Sāmoan Language Week w/ Rina from UASSA and Jacoba Matapo: 30 May, 2023

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa - Happy Sāmoan Language Week.

To understand deeper what Sāmoan Language Week is about, and how University of Auckland students are celebrating, Wire producer Rosetta Stone spoke to the University of Auckland Sāmoan Students Association (UASSA) public relations officer Rina.

Jacoba Matapo is the first ever appointed Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific at AUT, and has specialised in Pacific early childhood and education. Rosetta spoke to Jacoba about preserving Sāmoan culture amongst younger generations and challenges facing Sāmoan language today.