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Pasefika Roots Institute of Language & Cultural Arts, 911 W Eighth Avenue, Anchorage, AK (2026)

06/04/2026

🍲 DAY 3 COMPLETE: OUR YOUNG CULINARY LEADERS SHINED TODAY! ✨

What an incredible, hands-on Day 3 at the Mt. View Library Community Hall! Today, our Primary and Intermediate campers stepped up as camp leaders and took on an exciting culinary arts challenge: exploring local store shelves as expert shoppers! 🛒

🥦Our young leaders learned exactly how to hunt for the right traditional ingredients, navigating the aisles for:
Fresh taro leaves 🌿
Canned coconut milk 🥥
Fresh green bananas 🍌
Fresh taro 🥔

They didn't just shop, they learned the vital life skill of resourcefulness! Our campers practiced how to evaluate goods and find the perfect substitute spices and ingredients to ensure they could still create delicious, authentic, and traditional Samoan food.During their shopping exploration, our campers discovered a fascinating global trade reality: almost all of these traditional goods are imported to Anchorage, Alaska from far-off places like Fiji, Mexico, and China.

Learning this sparked an incredible spark of vision in our youth! Now, these young leaders aspire to grow up and be among the very first Samoans in Alaska to secure an official trade certificate to get goods and cultural foods imported directly from home in the Independent State of Samoa! 🇼🇸✈️

🌍 Fun Fact Our Campers Learned Today: Their big dream is backed by massive local power! Anchorage is a powerhouse on the global stage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is officially ranked as the #1 cargo airport in the United States and the #3 busiest cargo hub in the entire world! Our campers are standing right at the crossroads of global supply chains, ready to make history. The future of our village kitchens and global commerce is in amazing hands! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

🙏 FA'AFETAI TELE LAVA TO OUR VILLAGE
A massive thank you to our incredible parents, families, and volunteers who helped chaperone, transport, and guide our shoppers today. It takes a village to pull off a dynamic culinary class like this, and your continuous support makes these unforgettable experiences possible for our youth.

🚀 MOVING TO LOUSSAC LIBRARY FOR DAY 4!
We are moving back to where it all began for Day 4!
Please double-check your schedules as we shift locations for tomorrow's advanced cultural practice and portfolio work:
📍 WHERE: Loussac Library (3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK)
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are entering the home stretch before our big weekend finale! Let's keep this amazing momentum locked in, campers. Bring your workbook packets, your highest energy, and get ready for another fantastic day!

See you all tomorrow at Loussac! Malo lava ma fa'afetai tele lava!

06/03/2026

🎉 DAY 2 COMPLETE! WE HAVE MAGNIFICENT MASTERS IN THE MAKING! 🌟

What an absolutely spectacular, high-energy Day 2 at the Mt. View Library Community Hall! Our village was at full energy today, focus, and dedication from our campers was nothing short of inspiring.

Today’s big triumph was completing one of our most treasured Measina Samoa (cultural treasures), our campers successfully designed, crafted, and completed their very first Pale Fuiono (traditional headbands/crowns)! 👑✨

Seeing the children completely locked in, committing their focus to creating their own designs from scratch, and wearing their completed pieces with so much pride was a beautiful sight to behold.

From mastering the logical mechanics of weaving to splitting into our teams for the Siva Samoa and Fa'ataupati steps, our youth showed up ready to work and serve together today. Malo lava le fa’amalosi, campers!

🙏 FA'AFETAI TELE LAVA TO OUR VILLAGE
Our camp thrives because of the incredible community surrounding it. A massive thank you to:
Our Parents Club: For your unmatched coordination, driving support, and continuous hands-on help in the hall to make sure every child succeeded with their project.
Mom Taylor: For working her magic behind the lens once again! Thank you for capturing these beautiful, priceless pictures of our campers showcasing their handmade Pale Fuiono attached below. 📸❤️

🚀 COLLABORATION CONTINUES ON DAY 3!
Tomorrow, we are right back at the Mt. View Library Community Hall for Day 3! We will be expanding our counting vocabulary all the way to 100, finalizing more portfolio artwork, and diving deeper into our traditional dances.

📍 WHERE: Mt. View Library – Community Hall
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Parents, please be sure to check our discussion board for real-time updates and keep letting your children "teach" you their daily vocabulary at home tonight! Let's keep this magnificent momentum locked in.

See you all tomorrow! Malo lava ma fa'afetai tele lava! 🌴

06/02/2026

📣 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CYCLE 3 STUDENTS! 🌟

What an absolutely incredible opening to our Fa'asamoa Village Life Summer Camp! In proud partnership with Anchorage Public Library and Native Samoan Corporation, Day 1 was a success for our Cycle 3 Students and Campers!

Our Cycle 3 students started the week exceptionally strong today, diving headfirst into their Foundations - Fa'avae assignments and activities with so much energy and focus. From mastering the Numera (numbers) to mapping out their traditional geometric art patterns, their dedication was beautiful to see.

A major highlight of Day 1 was the exciting start of crafting their very own Pale Fuiono Measina Samoa (traditional headbands/crowns). Our campers were so locked into their projects today, and while lunch was great, their hard work, cultural pride, and commitment to their activities were clearly the most fun and important things to them!

To top off a perfect first day, we spent our final 30 minutes together outdoors, soaking up a gorgeous, beautiful sunny day in Anchorage, Alaska right outside the Loussac Library! ☀️🏔️

🙏 SPECIAL FA'AFETAI TELE LAVA
It takes a village, and our village showed up beautifully today! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to:
Our Elders: Pastor Vili Amotai Asaivao and Chaplain Seleni Naiuli, for joining us, anchoring our space, and blessing the start of our camp week.
Our Parents Club Moms Taylor, Ashli, and Chelsea: For your continuous hands-on coordination and support to keep everything running smoothly.
Mom Taylor: For capturing these stunning, beautiful pictures from our Day 1! 📸✨

🚀 LOOKING FORWARD TO DAY 2: FULL HOUSE!
Get ready, because tomorrow we are moving to a brand-new location! We are looking forward to a full house on Day 2 as the rest of our registered campers officially join the village cohort.

📍 WHERE: Mt. View Library – Community Hall (120 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK)
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Let’s welcome our new campers tomorrow with the massive enthusiasm that is already in motion! Keep it locked in, campers, we have Siva, Fa'ataupati, and traditional mat weaving waiting for you! 💃🕺🌿

Malo lava! Fa'afetai! See you all tomorrow at Mt. View Library!

06/01/2026

FA’AFETAI TELE LAVA TO OUR COMMUNITY VILLAGE! ✨🎉

Registration is officially closed, and our hearts are absolutely full!

We want to extend a massive FA'AFETAI (thank you) to all the families who have trusted us and registered their children and youth for our growing village's Fa'asamoa Village Life Summer Camp, kicking off today, Monday, June 1st, 2026!

Our village has officially grown to 32 Accepted Students for this cohort! We are incredibly excited and looking forward to an amazing, successful week witnessing our youth thrive in their heritage, language, and traditional arts.

🏛️ WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS & COMMUNITY
While camper registration is fully locked in, our doors are not closed to the community! As noted on our poster, we are officially OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We warmly welcome elders, family members, and community supporters to come by, observe our village in action, and share in our students' cultural journey.

To ensure our environment remains a beautiful place of learning, we kindly ask all visitors to join us in upholding our core pillars:
1. Respect Our Rules: Please follow all guidance from our staff and cultural instructors to keep the daily workshops structured and running smoothly.
2. Keep Our Village Safe: The safety, security, and well-being of our 32 registered campers is our absolute top priority. Help us maintain a secure, protective space for them to learn.
3. Keep Our Village Prosperous: Let's keep our energy positive, uplifting, and encouraging so our youth feel confident stepping up as true cultural ambassadors.

📍 QUICK REMINDER FOR DAY 1:
📍 Location: Loussac Library – Beluga Room (3600 Denali St., Anchorage, Alaska)
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Please arrive promptly!)

🚗 Ride Assistance: If you coordinated a shared ride with our Parents Club, please ensure your child is ready for their designated pickup time!

Thank you again, parents, guardians, and families, for making this milestone cohort possible. Let's make this week unforgettable! See you all at 11:00 AM! Fa’afetai tele lava!

05/30/2026

We are officially on the countdown! This morning, we are dropping the ultimate master guide for our upcoming Fa'asamoa Village Life Summer Camp week!

Below you will find the complete breakdown of our daily locations, important participant reminders, and details on how to get ride assistance.

We have attached all 6 daily guide cards to this post! Please save these images directly to your phone so you have them handy all week long.

🗺️ THE 6-DAY LOCATION ROUTE
As proud partners with the Anchorage Public Library to accommodate our workshops and staging space, our drop-off and pick-up locations change depending on the day.

Please check this schedule carefully before heading out each morning:

🗓️ DAY 1: Monday, June 1st ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Loussac Library — Beluga Room (3600 Denali St.)

🗓️ DAY 2: Tuesday, June 2nd ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mt. View Library — Community Hall (120 Bragaw St.)

🗓️ DAY 3: Wednesday, June 3rd ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mt. View Library — Community Hall (120 Bragaw St.)

🗓️ DAY 4: Thursday, June 4th ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Loussac Library — Beluga Room (3600 Denali St.)

🗓️ DAY 5: Friday, June 5th ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mt. View Library — Community Hall (120 Bragaw St.)

🗓️ DAY 6: Saturday, June 6th (GRAND FINALE SUMMIT & GRADUATION!) ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mt. View Library — Community Hall (120 Bragaw St.)

🚗 💨 NEED A RIDE? OUR PARENTS CLUB HAS YOU COVERED!
A massive shoutout to our incredible Parents Club! To make sure transportation never stands in the way of our youth connecting with their roots, they are offering shared rides for camp participants who need drop-off or pick-up assistance throughout the week.

👉 How to request a ride:
Carpooling is available by request. Please call or text our team as early as possible at +1 (808) 381-4941 or send us a direct Facebook message with your child's name, address, and the days they need a ride so we can add them to the Parents Club route!

🎒 ESSENTIAL REMINDERS FOR CAMPERS & PARENTS

🍕 Daily Lunch: You don't need to pack a lunch! A free, nutritious meal is provided daily for all registered campers during session.

🕒 Punctuality: Please ensure students arrive right at 11:00 AM so we can maximize our cultural workshops, arts tracks, and performance practices.

⚠️ Chaperone Policy: For safety and supervision, a parent or guardian must remain physically present in the library room for the duration of the daily program with any participating children ages 5 and under.

Let’s work together as a village to make this an unforgettable, seamless, and powerful week of cultural immersion for our youth! If you have any questions, drop a comment below or reach out to us at +1 (808) 381-4941.

See you all Monday morning at Loussac Library! Fa’afetai tele lava! 🌴

05/30/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION! PORTAL CLOSES IN 24 HOURS! 🚨

Talofa lava Aiga, this is the absolute final countdown! Registration for the Fa'asamoa Village Life Summer Camp officially locks tomorrow, Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at 8:00 PM AKST!

As shown on our official poster, PRILCA Announcement Poster.png, we have already proudly accepted 20 Students into this cohort! Because we operate on a strict headcount to ensure enough food, shirts, and cultural art materials for everyone, we cannot accept any walk-ins once the deadline passes.

If your child is not registered by 8:00 PM tomorrow, they will miss out on this entirely FREE week of language mastery, traditional arts, and community leadership.

🎉 Special THANKS and SHOUTOUT to our Parents Club for offering rides to our participants. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS CAN REQUEST FOR RIDES TO AND FROM CAMP LOCATIONS!

⏳ SECURE A SPOT NOW:
Skip the paperwork and lock in your spot instantly online! Click the link below to fill out our official registration form:

👉 https://form.jotform.com/261470270439153 👈

⚠️ IMPORTANT: TRACK THE ROTATING LOCATIONS!
In proud partnership with the Anchorage Public Library, we are utilizing space across both the Loussac Library and the Mt. View Library to accommodate our workshop schedules. We are updating each individual Facebook Event page with specific daily location pins, but please save this rotating schedule to your phone:

🗓️ Monday, June 1st
📍 Loussac Library (Beluga Room) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🗓️ Tuesday, June 2nd & Wednesday, June 3rd
📍 Mt. View Library (Community Hall) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th
📍 Loussac Library (Beluga Room) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🗓️ Friday, June 5th & Saturday, June 6th (Grand Finale)
📍 Mt. View Library (Community Hall) | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Don't let the clock run out on your kids! Click the link above or message us directly, or call +1 (808) 381-4941 to lock in your spots before 8:00 PM tomorrow night!

Fa’afetai tele lava!🌴

05/28/2026

🌺🚨 ATTENTION PASEFIKA AIGA! THE VILLAGE IS CALLING! 🚨🌺

The Pasefika Roots Institute, in proud partnership with the Pasefika Afterschool & Afterwork Program, the Anchorage Public Library, and the Native Samoan Corporation, presents our highly anticipated, week-long cultural immersion experience:

🌿 FA'ASAMOA VILLAGE LIFE SUMMER CAMP 2026 🌿
Give your children the ultimate gift of identity, heritage, and connection. This jam-packed week is designed for ALL AGES to experience the beautiful heart of Samoan culture through hands-on learning, music, and community leadership.

📅 THE DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW
📍 WHERE: Mt. View Public Library | Community Hall (120 Bragaw St, Anchorage, Alaska)
🗓️ WHEN: Monday, June 1st through Saturday, June 6th, 2026
⏰ DAILY TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💰 COST: 100% FREE! (We warmly welcome love offerings/donations based on what your family can afford to help us keep these resources sustainable!)

🌟 WHAT THE KIDS WILL ACHIEVE
By the end of the week, every participant will unlock ultimate village bragging rights by mastering:

🎵 3 PESE (Samoan Language Songs)
💃 SIVA SAMOA (Traditional Dance — including the graceful Siva Samoa and the high-energy Fa'ataupati clap)
🎨 2 MEA TAULIMA (Handicrafts — including authentic Siapo bark cloth painting, Lalaga fine weaving, and crafting their own Pale headbands)

EVERY SINGLE DAY INCLUDES:
🍕 FREE LUNCH PROVIDED daily for all registered participants!
🥥 Culinary Arts Workshops (Learning to make and name traditional Samoan foods and cuisines like Sapa Sui, Vaisalo, and Fa'alifu)!
🗣️ Language Lessons (Mastering conversational phrases and counting in Samoan)!
🍍 Tons of snacks, active cultural games, and pure fun for the kids!

🎓 SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH: THE GRAND FINALE!
Don't miss our Youth Development Summit, Graduation Ceremony, and Exhibition on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Our students will proudly perform their 3 songs and dances live, and put their beautiful handmade art portfolios on display for the entire community.

⚠️ IMPORTANT CAMP RULES
Ages 5 and Under: A parent or legal guardian MUST remain physically present in the hall at all times to chaperone.

Volunteers & Leaders Welcome: Local community leaders, presenters, and volunteers are highly encouraged to join us and lend a hand to our youth!

🔗 REGISTRATION & DISCLAIMERS FORM BELOW
https://form.jotform.com/261470270439153
Space is limited! Please click on link, fill out, and submit the to lock in your child's spot and open for adults too (and secure their daily lunches!)

📞 FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
+1 (808) 381-4941 | [email protected]

Let's build the village together! Drop your questions below or message us directly to turn in your registration. See you on Monday, June 1st!🌴✨

05/01/2026

Honoring Trinity Noanoa Mulipola 🕊️

Yesterday, April 30th, our Pasefika Roots Intermediate Class gathered with heavy hearts but a unified purpose. Our lesson took on a profound meaning as we dedicated our voices and our learning to a beloved fellow student, ambassador, and dancer from our partner, Ladies of the Pacific Dance Academy: the beautiful Trinity Noanoa Mulipola.

In honor of her vibrant spirit, our students began their journey into the soulful world of traditional Samoan hymns, focusing on the timeless "Mulimuli Ia Iesu" (Hymn 119, Methodist).

Why the Hymn? 🇼🇸🇦🇸
Beyond the melody, learning these historical hymns is a vital pillar of Samoan Language acquisition and the preservation of Fa’asamoa.
• Linguistic Depth: These compositions utilize a formal and poetic register of the Samoan language, helping our students master complex vocabulary and pronunciation.
• Cultural Significance: Hymns like these are woven into the social fabric of the islands. Understanding their structure and cadence provides our students with the cultural literacy needed to navigate traditional ceremonies and community gatherings with respect and confidence.

We choose to honor Trinity’s legacy by strengthening our connection to the roots she loved so dearly. As our voices rose together, we carried her memory in every note.

Disclaimer: Pasefika Roots Institute is a non-religious and non-faith-based organization. We study these hymns strictly as linguistic and historical texts to further our mission of Samoan language preservation and cultural education.

04/28/2026

🌴 Fa’asamoa Cultural Arts Workshop: Session 2 🌺

🇼🇸🇦🇸 Master the Arts and Build the Village!

The journey continues! The Pasefika Roots Institute of Language and Cultural Arts is proud to present Session 2 of our Saturday Workshop series. We are returning to the Anchorage Museum to dive deeper into the heartbeat of Samoan heritage.

This is more than a class—it’s a community gathering where our youth and families come together to "Master the Arts and Build the Village."

✨ Special Featured Presentation:
We are honored to announce that the Ladies of the Pacific Academy will be our featured presentation for this session! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by their incredible dedication to Pacific cultural excellence.

✨ Workshop Highlights:
• Cultural Mastery: Continued hands-on instruction in traditional songs, Siva (dance), and the intricate heritage arts of Siapo and Laupaogo weaving.
• Academic Excellence: Integrated Samoan-English literacy achievement designed to empower our ASD ELL and ELP students.
• Intergenerational Connection: A welcoming space for all ages to learn, share, and preserve our Pasefika roots.

📍 Logistics & Location:
• DATE: Saturday, May 2nd
• TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• LOCATION: The Anchorage Museum | The Reynold’s Room (Education Hallway)
• COST: FREE ENTRY

🎟️ How to Join:
• RESERVATION REQUIRED: To ensure we have enough materials for everyone, please reserve your spot here: https://form.jotform.com/261117606935054
• WHO: Open to all ages! Families are encouraged to attend together.

We are honored to host this session in partnership with the Anchorage Museum and the Ladies of the Pacific. Let’s keep the momentum of Cycle 3 going!

Fa’afetai tele lava, see you at the Museum!

12/20/2025

🤗 Talofa Lava! 🌺✨

New Year, New Roots! 🌳 We are keeping the momentum going into January 2026 with a fresh lineup of Saturday Fa’aSamoa Cultural Arts Workshops. Whether you are returning to continue your journey or joining our circle for the very first time, we invite you to come learn, celebrate, and connect with our heritage.

Check out our upcoming schedule—please note that locations vary this month! 📍👇

End-of-Year 2025 - January 2026 Event Schedule

🗓️ Dec 27: Samoan Storytelling Seminar II
⏰ Time: Starts at 6:00pm
🎉 Cost: FREE & Bring the whole family!
📍 Location: Native Samoan Corporation Headquarters (911 W 8th Ave, Ste 101, Anchorage, AK 99501)

🗓️ Jan 3: Pese, Siva Ma Fa’afiafiaga Samoan Musical
⏰ Time: Starts at 6:00pm
🎉 Activity: Explore the culture through new songs and dance for FREE!
📍 Location: Spenard Recreation Center (2020 W 48th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517)

🗓️ Jan 10: Samoan Culinary Arts Sesh II Workshop
⏰ Time: Starts at 6:00pm
🎉 Activity: Perfect for all ages to explore the beautiful culture of the Samoan Islands!
📍 Location: Native Samoan Corporation Headquarters (911 W 8th Ave, Ste 101, Anchorage, AK 99501)

🗓️ Jan 17: Cycle 2 Graduation Ceremony
⏰ Time: Starts at 5:30pm
ℹ️ Details: Enjoy Samoan food and make memories with your Aiga. Guests are welcome ($5).
📍 Location: TBA (Stay tuned for the reveal!)

Need more info?
📞 Call: +1(907)309-1852
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let’s start 2026 strong by honoring our past and building our future together. See you there! 🇼🇸🇦🇸🙌

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