Moana
Light
Light from Langi/Rangi, connects the moana, islands, shorelines and sand from above and below. As an instrument of illumination, the practitioner and their organisation can encompass a multi-layered view of a Pasifika young person’s context, inviting them to explore more deeply different transformational pathways. Light highlights depths within waves – reminding us to acknowledge and encourage the strength, capacity and the resources of the Pasifika young person and aiga/kainga/anau/families/whānau. Practitioners can help Pasifika young people seek out and connect with various light sources in their worlds, such as peers, whānau, and other people, places, things, culture, and values that are resources for them.
Apply Light in your Practice
- Recognise and create actions that generate opportunities for transformation.
- Gain a deeper understanding.
- Be an expert in your field, be trustworthy and show integrity.
- Value the privilege of walking alongside aiga/kainga/anau/families/whānau as they navigate non-Pasifika systems
Reflection Questions
How am I supporting Pasifika anau to recognise and celebrate ‘transformations’ in their youth?
How am I creating responsive connections that help build understanding?
What qualities do I need when building trust?
How am I communicating integrity within relationships?
How can I be available and supportive of Pasifika young people in navigating and standing strong in their cultural identity?
How do I represent Pasifika youth without compromising their cultural identity?
Dive deeper and see a Samoan perspective on values related to Light
Leadership - Taitaiga: Being a role model for talavou.
Reciprocity- Feosia’i: Recognising roles and responsibilities of both parties in the relationship and using yourself, your knowledge and skill to offer support.
