The Maintenance of traditional knowledge – NOW Supports Niue delegation at 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC)
The Ocean and the Land is part of our livelihoods as Niuean’s, its our identity. At the Festival of Pacific Arts and Cultural Festival (FestPAC) We were fortunate to capture a few of Niue’s prominent cultural Traditional knowledge holders – explaining why it is important to maintain traditional practices. These practices are valuable knowledge that carry stories through Performing arts Vagahau Niue (Niuean Language) Weaving, Education. Supporting the maintenance of traditional knowledge is one of the key value drivers embedded in the metrics of the NOW Trust and Ocean Conservation Commitments (OCCs). Traditional knowledge have been passed down from generations carrying stories of the Niue people, their survival and adaptation to change. We strive to maintain these local Taoaga- our national treasures and cultural verified science.
Maintenance of Traditional Knowledge through Weaving (Arts & Crafts) Inagaro Vakaafi – Young Niue Traditional Knowledge Holder – Weaver
Maintenance of Traditional Knowledge through Performing Arts (Songs & Dances) Ben Tanaki – Niue Traditional Knowledge Holder Composer/Tutor
NOW Trust holds its first Inaugural meeting
Together, with our key valued partners and representatives, Niue & Ocean Wide Trust held its inaugural meeting today at Scenic Matavai Resort. All members of the board of trustees were present locally and remotely. An awesome start to 2024 highlighting updates and the progress of the NOW Trust and Ocean Conservation Commitment initiatives, developments and forecasted rollout moving forward.
NOW Trust – Board of Trustees
-Hon. Dalton Tagelagi (Premier of Niue)
-Coral Pasisi (President of Tofia Niue & Director of Climate Change SPC)
-Hon. Mona Ainu’u (Niue’s Minister for Natural Resources)
-Avi Rubin (Vice President of Tofia Niue and Private Sector Rep)
-Gaylene Tasmania (Deputy Secretary of Government of Niue)
– Etaena Piohega -(Makefu VC Chair)
Empowering Sustainable Fisheries: Niue Ocean Wide’s Impact
Niue’s Department of forestry and fisheries (DAFF) together with Ministry of Natural Resources recently hosted a National Fisheries Development Stakeholder Consultation, highlighting the island’s dedication to sustainable fishing. Teaming up with partners like the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Niue is actively involved in fisheries initiatives at various levels.
Under the leadership of Hon. Mona Ainu, the consultation stressed the importance of collective efforts for sustainable fisheries management. Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen of FFA lauded Niue’s partnership, paving the way for a crucial High-Level Fisheries National Consultation Summit.
This summit marks a turning point for discussing sustainable fisheries in Niue and the wider Pacific region. Niue Ocean Wide’s initiatives, including the Ocean Conservation Commitment, are reshaping commercial fishing practices towards sustainability, ensuring a thriving future for our precious marine resources.
Meet some of our amazing Ocean Stewards! Supporting the OCC initiative
Witness the incredible locals taking ownership , showing leadership, and expressing immense interest in the OCC initiative. They are not just participants but passionate ocean stewards and guardians of Niue Moana Mahu , dedicated and committed to protecting our marine ecosystems leading the way towards a sustainable future for our oceans and people.