Tuesday, December 1, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

RHLT2

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Overview

Stream: Moana Oceania heritage

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Details

Lead: Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai & Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy A unique opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of what Samoan heritage is from Samoans in the diaspora and the homeland.
Ruby Satele, a Doctoral Candidate from the University of Vienna, will present a paper titled: Ancestors Un-Placed: Ramatriation and the Power of Memory Work. She will focus on her research around the return of Samoan ancestors from various European institutions.
Utufa‘asili Sharon Roma (Principal Museum Officer, Falemata‘aga Museum of Sāmoa. And Sāmoa based) and Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu (Co-Director of Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy, and Aotearoa based) will lead the talanoa on two projects: Falemata‘aga Museum of Samoa, Container Preservation Project (2025 – 2026); and Samoa mo Samoa exhibition.
Nirmala Devi Balram will contribute on the role she led with her knowledge and expertise as a Museum Conservator with a holistic Indigenous preservation approach. Facilitated by Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai.