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Cook Islands Language Week 2023

Cook Islands Language Week 2023

Celebrate: Sunday 30 July – Saturday 5 August

This year’s theme for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week is 'Ātuitui’ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea, which means, "connect me to the traditions & culture of my homeland".

The 2023 theme is an extension of last year's theme of ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna, or "connect me to the soil of my ancestors".

Where last year's theme was an effort to bridge the 'disconnect' that many of our Cook Islands people are feeling, this year's theme focuses on deepening our people's connection to their culture, and ultimately, their language. It focuses on connecting Cook Islanders to the traditions, cultures and dialects of their many islands.

Setting the theme for Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani has never been about stringing together beautiful words. It has always been about intentionally deepening the bonds of our people to their language through their familial ties, through the cultural traditions of their enua/vaka, and the songs, dance, and pe’e’s of their family.

Together, these are the pillars that empower Cook Islanders to be proud in their culture, language and identity, ultimately reinforcing this year's theme of 'Ātuitui’ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea.

Watch this page for a calendar of activities and events to be held through Aotearoa to embrace and celebrate Cook Islands Language Week.

Stay connected online by visiting the official NZ Cook Islands Language Week Facebook page.

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Cook Islands Language Week resources

Cook Islands Language Week video clips presented by members of the Pacific Aotearoa Cook Islands Community for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week 2023.

Check them out on YouTube here

Official Cook Islands Language Week posters (PDF)

A4 poster
A4 poster - with crop marks

A3 poster
A3 poster - with crop marks

A3 poster templates - pdf containing 5 template variations

Email Signatures:

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Cook Islands Language Week Theme 2023:

'Ātuitui’ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea: Connect me to the traditions & culture of my homeland - (MP3) - Listen

Simple greetings and phrases:

  • Kia Orāna: Greetings / Hello - (MP3) - Listen
  • 'E no’o rā: Goodbye, I'm off now - (MP3) - Listen
  • Meitaki Maata: Thank you - (MP3) - Listen

Calendar of Events 2023

Date

Event

Time

Venue

Host

Sunday 30 July

National Anthem & String Band Song

11am - 12pm

Online

Pacific Media Network

Sunday 30 July

Official Opening Prayer Service

5pm

Atiu Community Hall, 7 Atiu Place, Favona, Auckland

CIDANZ & Cook Islands Religious Advisory Council

Monday 31 July

Porirua Cook Island Flag Raising Event 

8am - 9am

Peace Memorial, Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua

Poriruacity

Monday 31 July

Official Opening Ceremony

9:30am

MIT Pasifika Community Centre, 53 Ōtara Road, Ōtara, Auckland

CIDANZ & Cook Islands Teachers & Educators Collective NZ

Monday 31 July Flag Ceremony, National Anthem & Blessing 10am

Aurora Centre, 56 The Terrace, Wellington
Please report to Reception on Level 1

Niu Horizon - Ministry of Social Development
RSVP email: [email protected]

Monday 31 July National Anthem Song/Performance 11am - 12pm Online Pacific Media Network

Tuesday 1 August

String Band Song

11am - 12pm Online Pacific Media Network

Tuesday 1 August

Maani Rakei (Costume Making)

11:30am - 3pm Panmure Library, 7/13 Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland East Cook Islands Community Culture Group Incorp.

Wednesday 2 August

Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Workshops:
- 10am Ei Katu Making
- 12pm Tivaevae Presentation

10am & 12pm Aurora Centre, 56 The Terrace, Wellington
Please report to Reception on Level 1
Niu Horizon - Ministry of Social Development
RSVP email: [email protected]

Wednesday 2 August

Te Mekameka o te Pā Maunga Documentary Premiere 7pm Māngere Arts Centre
Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
 
Wednesday 2 August A Guide to te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani Slang with Tina Maro 11am - 12pm Online Pacific Media Network

Thursday 3 August

Cook Islands Intermediate School Speech Competition 9am - 11.30am Manurewa Intermediate, 76 Russell Road, Manurewa, Auckland Manurewa Intermediate

Thursday 3 August

Cook Island Fashion / Akuyanga Fashion 11am - 12pm Online Pacific Media Network

Thursday 3 August

Cook Islands Intermediate Dance Competition 12.30pm - 2.30pm Manurewa Intermediate, 76 Russell Road, Manurewa, Auckland Manurewa Intermediate

Thursday 3 August

Cook Islands Cultural Performance 6pm - 7pm Westfield Manukau City, Auckland Centre for Pacific Languages
Friday 4 August Matua Ola programme 9am - 2:30pm Pasifika Community Hall, 21 Havelock Ave, Palmerston North Kūki ‘Āirani o Manawatu Trust
Friday 4 August Share Lunch with Keynote Speaker Analiese Enoka-Robertson
Please bring a plate of food to share
11:30am - 1pm Aurora Centre, 56 The Terrace, Wellington
Please report to Reception on Level 1
Niu Horizon - Ministry of Social Development
RSVP email: [email protected]
Friday 4 August Cook Island Youth Drumming & Dancing 12pm - 2pm Online Pacific Media Network
Saturday 5 August Official Closing Ceremony 9:30am Tinwald War Memorial Hall, 10 Graham Street, Tinwald, Ashburton Ashburton Cook Islands Community
Saturday 5 August Te Tuareka O Manurewa Performance 11am - 12pm Online Pacific Media Network
Saturday 5 August Atuitui’ia au ki te au peu o Toku kainga Ipukarea

1:30pm
Assemble at entrance by 1.15pm for our traditional Turo

Crossroads, Cnr Cook & Church Street, Palmerston North

Kuki 'Airani o Manawatu Trust

Cook Islands Language Week Funding Recipients

Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Cook Islands Language Week preparations in 2022:

Organisation/Group Name

Location

Approved Amount

Language

Initiative focus

CIDANZ

Wellington

50,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language week: language learning through community awareness events, conversational classes, reading and writing, cultural and traditional practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and crafts, dance and music workshops 

Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Cook Islands Language Week preparations in 2021:

Organisation/Group Name

Location

 Approved Amount

Language

Initiative focus

CIDANZ

Wellington

50,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning classes for all levels and teach through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance, music and events

Cook Islands Society of Tokoroa

Hamilton

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, and storytelling

Te Vaka Cook Islands of Dunedin Inc

Dunedin

5,000.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, and church resources

Victoria University of Wellington Cook Islands Association

Wellington

1,930.00

Kuki ‘Āirani

Language learning through cultural practices, oratory, storytelling, arts and craft, dance, music and showcasing Cook Islands films