Fākatalofa atu! Tuvalu Language Week celebrates the culture and language of the more than 3,500 people of Tuvaluan heritage who live in New Zealand.1 Of these 3,500 people about 45 or so live in Christchurch.2 This page highlights resources about Tuvalu and the Tuvaluan language. 2019 Tuvalu Language Week is on from Sunday 29 September to Saturday 5 October.
The theme for this year is: Lakei Mo Te Manuia Ataeao, which means Striving for a prosperous future.
Tuvalu Language Week Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu library events 2019
Island Time Pasifika craft session Saturday 28 September 2pm to 3.30pm
Bring the entire family to learn how to make Tuvalu woven stars.
Free, no bookings required. Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga.
Family Makerspace Saturday 5 October 11am to 12.30pm
Join us in learning how to weave and decorate a fan the Tuvaluan way as we celebrate Tuvalu Language Week.
Free, no bookings required. Aranui Library.
Family Makerspace Saturday 5 October 2.30pm to 4pm
Join us in learning how to weave and decorate a fan the Tuvaluan way as we celebrate Tuvalu Language Week.
Free, no bookings required. Creative Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1
Resources about Tuvalu
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Resources about Tuvalu in our collection - Tuvalu in Britannnica Library Adults
- Eight things you should know about Tuvalu from Te Papa's blog
Tuvaluan language
- Read Pasifika salutations on the Pacific Languages Week webpage, Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
- Tuvalu Language Week from Te Kete Ipurangi, including a link to the Tuvaluan National Anthem, as well as to a variety of learning resources
Footnotes
1. Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census ethnic group profiles:Tuvaluan, accessed 10 September 2015
2. Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census ethnic group profiles:Tuvaluan - Population and geography, accessed 10 September 2015
