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5 of Our Favourite Samoan Actors

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5 of Our Favourite Samoan Actors

Samoans are highly talented people and can be found in all corners of the earth.  Measina shares the physical treasures that Samoans make. Some of the treasures Samoans share with the world can be seen on the television, at the cinemas and in the theatres.  Today we celebrate 5 of our Favourite Samoan actors. Dwayne Johnson (Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dwayne_Johnson_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival.jpg) He is one of the highest paid actors in the world and we are proud that he is Samoan.  Dwayne Johnson is talented, handsome, funny, and an all around bad ass.  Johnson moved from Football to Wrestling to the big screen...

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I Am Not My Skin

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I Am Not My Skin

I was a participant in the Our Community Our Rights Program organised by Women’s Health West. I initially signed up just to get out of the house and meet other Pacific Women.  I had no real expectations to begin with. Once we started I knew that this is exactly where I needed to be, this was how I could help make positive changes for Pacific people in my community. 'I Am Not My Skin' is a CD featuring Pacific Island Youth sharing their experiences with racial profiling in school and the community.  It will be used as a resourced for...

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What does Samoan look like?

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What does Samoan look like?

We often hear of the differences of opinion on what is Samoan and what is not Samoan.  Of course you will see the traditional Samoan cultural aspects and products and yes they are distinctly Samoan. Measina Treasures of Samoa as an entity would like to take this a little further and add that Samoan can be people.  Samoan can be what Samoans make, write, sing, rap, choreograph and design because it is made by a Samoan. May be these points will help you to decipher what does Samoan look like? Samoan looks like the young Samoan mother in New Zealand...

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5 Inspirational Samoan Business Women

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5 Inspirational Samoan Business Women

I attended the Women of the World Festival at the Footscray Community Arts Centre over the weekend. It was such an uplifting experience hearing the women’s inspirational talks as well as witnessing the beautiful dance and poetry from Women all over the world. The festival inspired me to think about whom my role models are and which women motivate me to be a better business woman. So here is a list of 5 inspiring Samoan Business women. Photo Credit Plantation House Samoa Facebook Page Marita Wendt My first inspiring Samoan business woman hooked me when I was attending Samoa College....

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5 Questions with Nomad

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5 Questions with Nomad

I recently attended a Matua Talanoa session as a part of my local council's efforts to address the enormous representation of Pacific Islander youth represented in Victoria's Juvenile detention centres.  ABC reported that Pacific Islander youth make up a total of 14 percent of youths who are sentenced and spend time in a Juvenile detention centre. This is a huge number.   During our parent discussions, we found that one reason for this discord causing issues in homes is intergenerational conflict and lack of communication.  With one area being the dreams and aspirations of our youth not being heard by parents...

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