Inetnon Pasifika

Inetnon Pasifika is a cultural celebration and single-session, information-sharing event that brings together Pacific Islander leaders, organizers, artists, and families from across Oceania who reside in the Bay Area. The gathering is rooted in the Chamoru value of inafa’maolek—restoring harmony through right relationship. Guest speakers include Carolyn Kualii, Kanaka Maoli organizer, co-founder and chief creative director of Kua'Āina Associates, Angela Carrier, CHamoru organizer and artist, founder/creator of Pulan Collective, Loa Niumeitolu, Tongan organizer and activist, co-founder of Planting Oceania, Tracy Wihongi Panek, director of Māori Mo Ake Tonu (Māori Forever), a San Francisco Bay Area-based kapa haka group, Michaela Ruiz Chaco, CHamoru educator and executive director of Inafa'maolek, Gaynorann Siataga, Samoan activist, founder of S.A.L.T. and lead organizer for creating San Francisco's Pacific Islander Cultural District. Organized by Lehua Taitano, artist, writer, and founder of Pasifika Moves. Open to the public, all ages. Lunch provided by Minnie Bell's Soul Movement.