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Pacific Island Nations Arts Academy
We believe our cultures are gifts from Almighty God. Through traditional arts, we honor our ancestors and equip future generations to carry these traditions forward with faith and excellence.
"One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts."
Psalm 145:4 (KJV)
Our Mission
To glorify Almighty God by preserving Pacific Island cultural heritage through faith-centered education, artistic excellence, historical preservation, and community engagement.
Our Vision
To become a leading center for Pacific Island arts, education, genealogy, and cultural preservation—inspiring future generations to embrace their heritage while using their gifts to serve God and their communities.
Our Academy welcomes students of every background who desire to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the diverse cultures of the Pacific.
Our Programs
Traditions Passed From Heart to Heart
Polynesian Dance
Traditional dances from across the Pacific—building confidence, discipline, and teamwork while honoring their history and symbolism.
Sewing & Fashion Design
Traditional attire, cultural garments, contemporary Pacific fashion, pattern making, and performance attire.
Storytelling & Oral Tradition
Preserving legends, historical accounts, and testimonies that celebrate faith, courage, perseverance, and community.
Traditional Music
Rhythms, songs, and musical traditions as a powerful expression of worship, celebration, and identity.
Language & Cultural Heritage
Learning Pacific Island languages, greetings, songs, and customs—fostering respect for elders and traditions.
Film, Photography & Media Arts
Photography, videography, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, and digital media to document and share Pacific stories.
Pacific Island Visual Arts
Siapo (tapa) inspired art, painting, drawing, graphic design, digital illustration, textile arts, and traditional patterns.
Genealogy & Family History
Researching, preserving, and documenting family stories, oral histories, photographs, and ancestral records.
Community Performances
Performances, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural celebrations that promote understanding and appreciation.
Honoring Many Islands
Cultures We Celebrate
Our dance and cultural programs may include traditions from across the Pacific.
- Samoa
- American Samoa
- Tonga
- Fiji
- Tahiti
- Aotearoa (New Zealand)
- Cook Islands
- Tokelau
- Niue
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
Learning Together
Family Participation
Families are encouraged to learn together. Parents, grandparents, children, and elders all play an important role in preserving traditions and passing cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (KJV)