1. American Samoa Culture And History american samoa culture and History Guide picks. american samoa culture An excellentarticle on the culture and people of American Samoa, from Lonely Planet. http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/amsamoaculture/

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2. American Samoa Wants Moratorium On Tuna Vessels       American Samoa Henry Sesepasara, fisherman and advisor on american samoa culture, emphasized the need for this action due to concerns http://www.atuna.com/markt/News%20Articles/american_samoa_wants_moratorium_.htm

American Samoa Wants Moratorium On Tuna Vessels American Samoa, October 31, 01 The National Marine Fisheries Service should implement emergency regulations to stop new entry of U.S. longline vessels over 50 feet in length from fishing in American Samoa. This was recommended by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Thursday in Honolulu. Longline vessels which do not hold a longline permit and have not documented a catch prior to October 25, 2001, will not be able to fish in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) around American Samoa. This moratorium would remain in effect until a limited entry program is implemented. Henry Sesepasara, fisherman and advisor on American Samoa culture, emphasized the need for this action due to concerns about potential problems for the existing local longline fisheries, community and culture of American Samoa. Sesepasara noted that the American Samoa community eats a diverse range of seafood, and Samoan culture is critically dependant on a constant supply of fish.This demand has been met through the small boat fleet, but is now threatened by the rapid expansion of the large longline vessel fleet. The fishing effort increased from less than 500,000 hooks set during the first quarter of 2001, to over 1,700,000 hooks set during the third quarter. As the American Samoa EEZ is relatively small and surrounded on all sides by foreign EEZs, this expansion could deplete the local availability of tuna stocks.

3. Consisting Of 5 Volcanic Islands And 2 Coral Atolls, American Samoa Is Located A in Polynesia. american samoa culture and History A guide to the cultureand history of the people of American Samoa. American Samoa http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/americansamoa/

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5. MapZones.com : American Samoa Details of how to get to samoa, and how to travel around it once you've arrived. MAIN SECTIONS. samoan culture. Visiting samoa. Interactive Fa'a samoa, means the samoan Way. respect is taking its toll in modern samoa as the younger generation, which is invariably http://www.mapzones.com/world/pacific/american_samoa/index.php

Country Info American Samoa Introduction American Samoa General Data American Samoa Maps American Samoa Culture ... American Samoa Time and Date American Samoa Introduction Back to Top American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States, formed by a group of seven islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, comprising Tutuila, on which a US naval station is located; the Manua group, consisting of Tau, Olosega, and Ofu; Aunuu; Rose Island; and Swains Island. Privately owned Swains Island and uninhabited Rose Island are coral atolls; the other islands are mountainous and of volcanic formation. Tutuila is the largest island of the group, covering an area of about 143 sq km (55 sq mi) and with a 1990 population, including Aunuu, of 45,043. Pago Pago, on Tutuila (1990 population, 3,519), is the seat of government of American Samoa and has one of the finest harbours in the South Pacific. Area: 200 sq km (77 sq mi); in early 1990 the population was 46,773. Official Name- American Samoa Capital City- Pago Pago Languages- Samoan, English

6. Fa'asamoa Brief information of culture and history. http://www.samoa.co.uk/faasamoaintro.html

MAIN SECTIONS Samoan Culture Visiting Samoa Interactive POPULAR PAGES Home Samoan/s in the News Fale Tusi (Bookshop) Samoan Phone Directory ... Questions and Answers FREE E-MAIL Email Login Password New Users sign up! WHEREIS that IP? [ HOME ] Fa'asamoa Fa'a Samoa, means the Samoan Way. This is an all encompassing concept that dictates how Samoans are meant to behave. It refers to the obligations that a Samoan owes their family, community and church and the individuals sense of Samoan identity. The concept of respect is also very important. You must always respect you betters, this includes those older than you, matais, ministers, politicians doctors and teachers. This unquestioning demand for respect is taking its toll in modern Samoa as the younger generation, which is invariably better educated than its predecessors, constantly finds itself trying to balance the demands of a conservative Samoan society with its knowledge of the world, increasingly gathered from overseas education and experience. This has lead to one of the highest suicide rates in the world.

7. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination American Samoa | Culture Despite political and economic differences over the last hundred years, Americansamoa and independent samoa share a closely related traditional culture. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/american_samoa/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks American Samoa Culture Despite political and economic differences over the last hundred years, American Samoa and independent Samoa share a closely related traditional culture. Samoan culture dates back to the arrival of the Polynesian people in about 800 BC. Although most Samoans these days are Christian, their adherence to traditional life ( fa'a Samoa ) exceeds that of all other Polynesian people. Religion is a big part of Samoan life and the Sunday service is the most important event in the week. Absolute fealty to the church pastor and strict observance of the religious rules is a must. Many visitors have suggested that Christianity has become 'Samoanised', and this observation is borne out in the complex code of traditional ethics and behaviour mixing with distinctly Christian practises. Samoan culture is steeped in a complex set of social hierachies, courtesies and customs that regulate all aspects of public and private life. Samoan culture is based on the fa'amatai system of government, with a matai, (

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9. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination American Samoa | History american samoa might have come from Asia, but samoans, they say, come from samoa.They believe themselves to be the cradle of Polynesian culture, the race of http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/american_samoa/history.htm

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks American Samoa History There is still some debate about where the Polynesians who first colonised Samoa actually came from, though conventional wisdom suggests people arrived from the East Indies, the Malay peninsula or the Phillipines. The Samoans themselves are far from conventional on this issue however: other Polynesians might have come from Asia, but Samoans, they say, come from Samoa. They believe themselves to be the cradle of Polynesian culture, the race of people created by the god Tagaloa while he was cooking up the world. In fact the Samoan legend of the beginning of the world is startlingly similar to that told in the Bible; a fact that assisted the later transition to Christianity. Carbon testing on the remnants of a village on the island of 'Upolu (in independent Samoa) date the site from about 1000 BC. It's actually a testament to the Samoans' easy-going nature that the missionaries who arrived in the early 19th century, brandishing their Bibles and threats of everlasting hell and damnation, weren't killed immediately. Instead there were wholesale conversions, explained by the fact that Christianity and the old Samoan beliefs were not dissimilar and that the god Nafanua had - in a curious move by a deity - predicted the coming of a newer, better, stronger religion. The firepower and obvious wealth of the palagi (Europeans, or 'sky bursters' as they were known) was obvious and the enthusiastic embracing of Christianity may have had more to do with a pragmatic approach to the affairs of god and men than with blind faith.

10. National Park Of American Samoa (National Park Service) The National Park of american samoa, America's 50th National Park, is the only one south of the equator. This Park in the South Pacific is dedicated to preserving the samoan/Polynesian culture and landscape. http://www.nps.gov/npsa

National Park of American Samoa Located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, AS TRAVEL BASICS CAMPING LODGING ACTIVITIES FACILITIES FEES/PERMITS Ofu Underwater Doug Cuillard IN BRIEF Two rain forest preserves and a coral reef are home to unique tropical animals including the Flying Fox, Pacific Boa,sea turtles, and an array of birds and fish. The park contains paleotropical rain forests, pristine coral reefs, and magnificent white sand beaches. A new park visitor center is located in Pago Plaza office building located on the island of Tutuila. The park was authorized on October 31, 1988. Park lands are on three separate islands; Tutuila, Ofu and Tau, and total 9,000 acres. All of the lands are leased from the respective villages. more... Cultural Immersion in Paradise... QUICK LINKS Our Natural History Fish Inventory Freedom of Information Act park guide ... main http://www.nps.gov/npsa/index.htm Last Updated: Friday, 28-Mar-03 07:45:10

11. MapZones.com Culture american samoa, culture, Back to Top. Agriculture is a principal occupation,and tuna fishing and tourism are major industries. The http://www.mapzones.com/world/pacific/american_samoa/cultureindex.php

Country Info American Samoa Introduction American Samoa General Data American Samoa Maps American Samoa Culture ... American Samoa Time and Date American Samoa Culture Back to Top Agriculture is a principal occupation, and tuna fishing and tourism are major industries. The most important crops include taro, coconuts, bananas, oranges, pineapples, papayas, breadfruit, and yams. Additional food must be imported. Canned tuna as well as grass mats and other handicrafts are exported. The economy, however, remains largely dependent upon grants and appropriations by the Congress of the United States. Regular shipping services connect American Samoa with the mainland United States, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Countries Map or Maps Egypt Maps South Africa Maps England Maps France Maps ... mailto:info@mapzones.com?subject=Mail from HomePage

12. Atlas - American Samoa Map Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages. http://www.map.freegk.com/american_samoa/american_samoa.php

Introduction People History Culture ... Communications Legal system Organization Provinces Disputes American Samoa Introduction Back to Top American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States, formed by a group of seven islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, comprising Tutuila, on which a US naval station is located; the Manua group, consisting of Tau, Olosega, and Ofu; Aunuu; Rose Island; and Swains Island. Privately owned Swains Island and uninhabited Rose Island are coral atolls; the other islands are mountainous and of volcanic formation. Tutuila is the largest island of the group, covering an area of about 143 sq km (55 sq mi) and with a 1990 population, including Aunuu, of 45,043. Pago Pago, on Tutuila (1990 population, 3,519), is the seat of government of American Samoa and has one of the finest harbours in the South Pacific. Area: 200 sq km (77 sq mi); in early 1990 the population was 46,773. Official Name- American Samoa Capital City- Pago Pago Languages- Samoan, English Official Currency -US Dollar Religions- Christian, Catholic

13. Directory Vaionline: Siti_Mondiali/Regional/Oceania/American_Samoa/Society_and_C american samoa Talofa - the Sooalo/Mao Site. samoa Forums - Discussions about various topics including the samoa culture, http://directory.vaionline.it/Siti_Mondiali/Regional/Oceania/American_Samoa/Soci

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14. Lonely Planet World Guide - American Samoa Explore the geography and environment of these tropical islands in the South Pacific, and learn about their history and culture. http://redirect-west.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.looksmart.com/og/pr%3Dcdd%3B

15. American Samoa Site Offerings From The American Samoa Territory Of Polynesia This centennial edition looks back at the century of american involvement in the islands.Category Shopping Publications Books History Specific Titles...... of these artifacts have never been presented before in color tableaux that givesuch a rich insight into the material wealth and culture of american samoa. http://samoan.com/

Chris Yandall, Webmaster American and Western Samoa Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu 'The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert.' An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. ~Proverb The Islands The People The Book Links Webmaster Reserve a book as of today 7/20/00 BY J. ROBERT SHAFFER Approximately 3,500 years before Columbus came to America, ancestors of the earliest Polynesians discovered a group of islands that would someday be known as Samoa. In the ensuing 2,000 years their descendants created and established Samoa's culture and way of life. The Centennial Edition of American Samoa 100 Years Under the United States Flag looks back at the century of American involvement in these islands. Dozens of Samoan cultural artifacts have been placed on these pages, illustrating particular aspects of traditional Samoan life. Many of these artifacts have never been presented before in color tableaux that give such a rich insight into the material wealth and culture of American Samoa. LOOK !!! First Qualified 500 reservations for the book will pay $34.95 USD. The official press release for the book in October 2000 will list at $39.95 USD.

16. Stabilizing Indigenous Languages: American Samoa Language Arts Arizona University. american samoa Language Arts and culture ProgramBernadette Manase, Elisapeta Luaao, and Mataio Fiamalua (1). As http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/miscpubs/stabilize/additional/samoa.htm

G. Cantoni (Ed.) (1996), Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Flagstaff: Center for Excellence in Education, Northern Arizona University American Samoa Language Arts and Culture Program Bernadette Manase, Elisapeta Luaao, and Mataio Fiamalua As early as 1965, the Samoan Director of Education mandated Samoan be taught to levels 1-4 in public schools. The concern at that time was the apparent deterioration of some of the basic Samoan courtesies expected from students. It should have started in Early Childhood Education, but the thought was nevertheless important in later thought about the place of Samoan in the Department of Education's Language planning. At about this time, television was a medium of instruction in public schools, and it was a convenient method for the non-Samoans in particular. The course included reading and writing. During the 1970s, levels 7 and 8 were added. The high school program included Samoan as an elective. In the latter half of the 70s, the government of American Samoa through the Department of Education (DOE) launched a very aggressive bilingual program in public school s with federal funding. Much of the funding was used for developing instructional materials, training personnel, and providing workshops. Some of the workshops and fact finding missions were conducted in the independent state of Western Samoa, which at that time had a very strong program going in all public schools from kindergarten through high school. Toward the end of the 1970s, the Samoan Studies section of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) was developing a separate Samoan curriculum to be offered to Levels 1-12. By the mid-80s, the DCI began to shift its focus from bilingual programs to development of monolingual programs in Samoan for all levels. This section of the DCI has at this time changed its name to Samoan Studies. An ambiguity in the latter title as well as the nature of the instructional materials thus far developed are slowly giving preference to Samoan Language Arts and Culture (Gagana ma Aga a Samoa) as a more appropriate title.

17. American Samoa Council On Culture, Arts, And Humanities american samoa COUNCIL ON culture, ARTS AND HUMANITIES PO Box 1540 Office of theGovernor Pago Pago, AS 96799 Tel 684633-4347 Fax 684-633-2059 Executive http://www.nasaa-arts.org/aoa/as.shtml

AMERICAN SAMOA COUNCIL ON CULTURE, ARTS AND HUMANITIES PO Box 1540 Office of the Governor Pago Pago, AS 96799 Tel: 684-633-4347 Fax: 684-633-2059 Executive Director: Ms. Le'ala E. Pili Chair: Mr. Simone Lauti Public Information: Ms. Le'ala E. Pili , executive director State Spotlight Arts Over America Artworks News from NASAA ... E-mail NASAA State arts agency projects and programs Member directory/links, other links and resources Topics: Cultural Tourism and Global Arts News and legislative updates Publications list and order form Information for state arts agencies Mission statement and staff directory Site map Search the NASAA site NASAA home page

18. Pacific Service Region - American Samoa, U.S. Territory culture The samoan culture is strong and intact. Land in american samoa is communallyowned; therefore, it is up to the matai of the family to distribute the http://www.prel.org/pacserv/samoa.asp

Educational Technology Health Professional Development School Reform ... [ close ] Pacific Service Region American Samoa American Samoa , a group of islands in the mid-South Pacific, is located about 2,300 miles from Honolulu. American Samoa has a land area of 76 square miles and approximately 57,291 residents (est. 2000, U.S. Census Bureau), most of whom live on Tutuila. Since American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the U.S., its people are U.S. nationals who freely enter the U.S. An estimated 65,000 Samoans have migrated to the West Coast and some 20,000 live in Hawaii. The territory has an important tuna processing industry, and its capital, Pago Pago, has a great natural harbor with dry dock and port facilities. The local government is the biggest employer in American Samoa. Culture The Samoan culture is strong and intact. The Fa'asamoa (Samoan way of life) is centered on the "aiga" (family), which consists of the immediate family and extended family members (maternal and paternal) such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. The family name holds special value in the hearts of Samoans and every opportunity is taken to keep that name in good standing within the community. The "matai" (chief) is the head of the family and has the final say on decisions that are made for the family and their land. Land in American Samoa is communally owned; therefore, it is up to the matai of the family to distribute the land among family members. Community hospitality is ingrained into the Samoan way of life with families commonly inviting guests into their homes.

19. American Samoa - South Pacific Internet Travel Specialists, (PacificNavigator.co Destinations, http://www.pacificnavigator.com/a_samoa/abouta_samoa/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT AMERICAN SAMOA The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in American Samoa AMERICAN SAMOA INFORMATION Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts Links ... American Samoa News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery The Samoan way of life, Fa'a Samoa, is unique in the Pacific and is a tradition that is proudly upheld by the people. It's a way of life that that binds the community together with important activities that include traditional ceremonies, oratory, singing, dancing, the telling of legends, the drinking of kava and the practice of tattooing. It is not unusual for men and women alike to be heavily tattooed in traditional patterns with boar teeth needles dipped in soot-based ink. Tattoing is done from breast to knee, where it is not usually seen by the public. With the missionary heritage still strong, Samoans dress modestly. While young women may opt for western clothing, most women will have their shoulders covered and wear long loose dresses or knee-length pieces of material worn as wraparound skirts known as lavalava. Men are usually more comfortable in lavalava at home, though trousers are common for work in town. Church clothes are very formal. The special matai language, spoken only by selected people, is kept for oratory and ceremonial occasions and is considered an art.

20. American Samoa - South Pacific Internet Travel Specialists, (PacificNavigator.co National and Maritime Parks The american samoa National Park protects rainforestsand reefs nearby which welcome visitors and are eager to share their culture. http://www.pacificnavigator.com/a_samoa/abouta_samoa/places.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT AMERICAN SAMOA The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in American Samoa AMERICAN SAMOA INFORMATION Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts Links ... American Samoa News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery American Samoa is in the initial stages of tourism development, so visitors can discover its beauty and character without rubbing shoulders with hundreds of others. While the range of activities may not be as extensive as other Pacific Islands, there is still much to do, much to see and much to experience. The main attraction may be the sand, sun, coral and sea, but there is also hiking, fishing and relaxing. However, most visitors find that their lasting memories are of the people CAPITAL CITY Pago Pago is the political, administrative and commercial centre of the territory. The city is set on the beautiful harbour and surrounded by high, forested mountains. Pago Pago Pago Pago was the setting for Somerset Maugham's well-known short story, 'Rain'. Set on a magnificent harbour and surrounded by densely forested mountains, the city has a character of its own; the market is the best place to start to capture that character - and the Fa'a Samoa.

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