Pacific Knowledge: Pacific languages

Pacific languages are a key cornerstone for the health and wellbeing of Pacific people. History shows us that a loss of language leads to a loss of culture and identity.

Fāgogo is an oral account told at night after a day’s chores; it was something special to look forward to as a Samoan child.

We are the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, we bring the Pacific voice, perspective and understanding to policy, tools and initiatives.

Understanding models of community language revitalisation for Pacific languages in Aotearoa New Zealand - a literature review.

The Lalanga Fou Languages and High Tech Fono was held over two days (26-27 November 2019), and brought together key stakeholders in the areas of both technology and language.
In attendance were Pacific and non-Pacific scientists, technology and innovation business leaders and academics, language experts, community groups, government officials, and broader stakeholders