State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-258650-18

Amerika Samoa Humanities Council (Pago Pago, AS 96799-5800)
Faiivae Alexander Godinet (Project Director: June 2017 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2018) $86,000.00
Supplement (2018) $281,450.00
Supplement (2019) $382,600.00
Supplement (2020) $634,867.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

The Amerika Samoa Humanities Council (ASHC) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, that was established in 1995 for the first time in American Samoa, a U.S. Territory. The Council is made up of 8 sitting Board Members, although in its' By-Laws, a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 12 members are allowed. The Council's strategic programs each year are implemented to support the mission of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 1) To increase and advance knowledge and understanding of the humanities, and 2) to increase public awarenss, access to, and appreciation of the humanities at the national and local level. Thus, we have a competitive grant program to make funding available to local non-profit organizations and ad-hoc groups. The Council also initiates its own projects tailored to local interest and educational needs in any discipline of the humanities.

Associated Products

Faatufugaga o le Faamatala Tala (Book)
Title: Faatufugaga o le Faamatala Tala
Author: Keseta Okenaisa Fauolo-Manila
Author: Rev. Alapi Eti
Author: Sally Opele
Author: Puia'i Lemalu
Author: Teuila Eti
Author: Faumuina Lauvi Lautaimi
Author: Alofatunoa T. Lemalu
Editor: Keseta Okenaisa Fauolo-Manila
Abstract: Combination of Stories originated from each author's personal family history using various methods of writing and storytelling.
Year: 2021
Publisher: ASCC Samoan Studies Institute
Type: Multi-author monograph
ISBN: 978-0998486758
Copy sent to NEH?: No

Mulumulugaveve a Tupulaga (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Mulumulugaveve a Tupulaga
Author: Intersection
Abstract: A history of the Fire Knife Dancing, and students research on Samoa Phonetic Transliterations.
Year: 2021
Audience: General Public

Fala o Futa (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Fala o Futa
Writer: Mina Saifoloi
Director: Mina Saifoloi
Producer: Amaluia CCCAS Mafutaga Tina
Abstract: The Journey of the Fine Mat. Originally called "Fata o Futa", and later on called "Ie Toga".
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Sq4qFUV4e5HWOcQosbgddc58T1wnZju/view?usp=sharing
Secondary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Sq4qFUV4e5HWOcQosbgddc58T1wnZju/view?usp=sharing
Format: Digital File

The Jean P. Haydon Museum of American Samoa Website (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)
Title: The Jean P. Haydon Museum of American Samoa Website
Author: Clara Reid
Author: James Himphill
Author: Erica Radewagen
Abstract: First ever website The Jean P. Haydon Museum of American Samoa.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://haydonmuseumamericansamoa.org/

Mulumulugaveve a Tupulaga (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Mulumulugaveve a Tupulaga
Writer: Intersections
Director: Tauiliili Moelili'a Aulagiainuuese Seui
Producer: KVZK-TV
Abstract: Closing Ceremony for the Project
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HP7dHtTayo
Format: Web

Leafaitulagi Production Program (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)
Title: Leafaitulagi Production Program
Author: Taupou Manaia
Abstract: Program about their performers and members
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://online.fliphtml5.com/tljlk/onya/?1609301482093&fbclid=IwAR31HbDnYMJf863SCiRDBp2YvK-Kz7WOnEiE6eKAK957SHSgojE0SwN7AYM#p=1

Ualesi Mosooi Podcast (Radio/Audio Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Ualesi Mosooi Podcast
Writer: Fiafia Sunia
Writer: Fofo Sunia
Director: Fiafia Sunia
Producer: Fiafia Sunia
Abstract: Collection of Podcast about Traditional and Cultural Stories, also on Awareness on Suicide Prevention and Health.
Date: 10/22/2020
Primary URL: https://ualesimosooi.libsyn.com/
Format: Web

Research and Comparing of Samoa Traditional Music to Modern Style of Music in Worship (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Research and Comparing of Samoa Traditional Music to Modern Style of Music in Worship
Writer: Rev. Koloseta Leuta Masoe
Director: Amio Mavaega Luvu
Abstract: Research and Comparing of Samoa Traditional Music to Modern Style of Music in Worship Closing Ceremony and Presentation by the Scholar
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz-btY9Wr_E&t=312s
Format: Web

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