Tokelau Language Week - Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau
Mālo ni. Tokelauan Language Week - Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau celebrates the culture and language of the more than 8,676 people of Tokelauan heritage who live in New Zealand. According to the 2018 Census, 138 people of Tokelauan heritage reside in Christchurch.
Tokelau Language Week - Te vaiaho o te gagana Tokelau 2021 is on from Sunday 24 October – Saturday 30 October.
The theme for 2020 was:
Apoapo tau foe, i nā tāfea i te galutau. Ke mau mai, ke mau mai.
Never give up hope, even amidst chaos and much uncertainty. Stay united, stay strong.
This page highlights our resources about Tokelau and the Tokelauan language.
Tokelau resources
Tokelau general resources
Mālo ni. Here is a selection of Tokelauan resources that cover language, culture and protocols. Resources for children and adults.
Tokelau Language Week Craft - Taulima
Taulima are normally worn by both males and females during Tokelauan dance performances. Here is how to make your very own Taulima.
Find Tokelauan resources in our collection
More resources
- Bilingual Tokelauan-English dictionaries
- Tokelau in Britannnica Library Adults
- Tokelau in World Book Advanced
Tokelauan language and culture
- Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau Facebook page
- Tau Gagana Tokelau introductory Tokelau language and information
- Tokelau Language Week from Te Kete Ipurangi, including links to an online Tokelau dictionary
- 7 things you should know about Tokelau blog post from Te Papa Tongarewa
Census information
Statistics New Zealand, 2018 Census Tokelauan ethnic group
