AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRugby & Youth Pathways: Samoa is part of a new AU$250m, 10-year Pacific Rugby League Partnership signed in Brisbane, aiming to grow grassroots sport, strengthen pathways, and improve health and education outcomes for Pacific youth. Coaching & National Pride: Lemalu Tusiata Pisi has been appointed new head coach of Manu Samoa as the team heads toward key test matches and the Pacific Nations Cup. Culture on Screen: Catherine Laga’aia reflects on how Moana helped her feel seen, while creatives and musicians behind the live-action film stress authentic Polynesian language, dance, and storytelling. Community Support for Families: The Samoa Otisi Society is launching in August to improve awareness and access to support for autistic and neurodivergent people, using a culturally grounded Samoan term for autism. Education & Language: FAGASA’s conference in Samoa brings together bilingual teachers and education leaders to strengthen teaching of Gagana Samoa in Aotearoa. Local Heritage Festival: Ne’i Galo Lou Aganu’u returns this Saturday in Falealili District, spotlighting traditional song and dance with live, traditional sounds. Conservation: Samoa Conservation Society has joined BirdLife International as a partner to boost protection work for the Manumea and wider biodiversity. Child Welfare & Adoption: Samoa and New Zealand are in talks to improve processes for intercountry adoptions, including lifting a temporary suspension affecting automatic citizenship for adopted children.
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