On behalf of the Board, it is indeed a great pleasure, that I announce the appointment of Fesaitu Solomone to the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Centre for Pacific Languages (CPL) – Sina Wendt (ONZM).

It has been a busy month of Pacific Language week celebrations and as we reach the end of another successful series and in honour of the 2023 Pacific Language Week celebrations, we are excited to announce the first edition release of the Centre for Pacific Languages – Speak Pacific App.

This year’s theme for Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau is “Ke Olatia ko ia Tokelau i tana Fakavae – Tokelau to Prosper Within its Foundation”. The theme for Tokelau Language Week 2023 builds upon the 2022 focus, ‘Halahala ki vavau kae ke mau ki pale o Tokelau.’ The overarching message is clear: understanding the past is crucial for planning the future.

As part of the celebrations, the Centre for Pacific Languages, sent its roving photographer, Mary Aue to capture some of the special moments.

This year’s theme for Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week is Fakatūleva e Vagahau Niue mo e Tau Aga Fakamotu ma e Tau Atuhau, which means – Sustain Niue Language and Culture for Future Generations.

A Samoan lecturer at Auckland University says ChatGPT can’t do “face to face” sessions needed in language teaching.

As part of the celebrations, the Centre for Pacific Languages, sent its roving photographer, Mary Aue to capture some of the special moments.

The Fiji Language Week started, from Sunday 8th October to Saturday 14 October 2023. This year’s theme for Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week is Me vakabulabulataki, vakamareqeti, ka vakaqaqacotaki na vosa vakaviti, which means, Nurture, Preserve and Sustain the Fijian language.

The annual commemorations of Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu provide a reminder to all who identify as Tuvaluan to ‘preserve’, ‘embrace’ and ‘safeguard’ their language.

‘Preserving’ the Tuvalu language is a call to action to maintain the vibrant language. To ‘embrace’ Tuvalu language is to cherish its value. To ‘safeguard’ the language means that it is protected to ensure it can be used for generations. The Tuvalu ‘heritage identities’ are about the important ancestral heirlooms, and culture, which can be passed on through the language.

This year’s theme for Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week is Fakatumau kae fakaakoi tau ‘gana ke mautu a iloga o ‘ta tuā

Fakatumau kae fakaakoi tau ‘gana ke mautu a iloga o ‘ta tuā means ‘preserve and embrace your language to safeguard our heritage identities’.