It is appropriate to address the topic of the oceania empire of the prehistoric tui manua and the extent to which this influence permeated the socialpolitical sphere of samoa and tonga at that time. Edited by malama meleisea and penny schoeffel meleisea, lagaga covers samoan history from early polynesian arrival through the missionary era, independence in 1962 and the first two decades of the state of western samoa. Augustin kramers account of his sojourn in the samoa islands from 1897 to 1899. This remote chain of islands 9 inhabited and two atolls is located 140 south of the equator near the international date line.
The united states began to interact with what is now samoa during the first half of the 19th century, when u. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. Archaeological excavations in western samoa revealed lapita pottery dating back to about 800 b. Tuna fishing and processing are the backbone of the private sector with processed fish products as the primary exports. Samoa officially the independent state of samoa and, until 4 july 1997, known as western.
Until the nineteenfiftie pacific histors y was a neglected backwater of colonial history concerned for the most part with the interests and policies of the colonial powers. Samoa realty ltd is a familyowned real estate company based in apia, samoa. It was almost more comfortable than the thin mats on the cold concrete floors of the fales in samoa. Ministry of natural resources and environment samoa matagaluega o punaoa faalenatura ma siosiomaga ua maitauina e le matagaluega le faatupulaia o le susunuina o otaota poo tafunai, e susunuina ai vao, pepa uga, ma isi otaota eseese, o lea e fautuaina ai le mamalu o le atunuu mo le silafia i vaega taua ua faailoa. Congress did not formally accept the deeds of cession until feb. It lies about 1,600 miles 2,600 km northeast of new zealand and 2,200 miles 3,500 km southwest of the u. With a mission of being simply the best, ssab has all your office and educational needs under one roof. Department of archaeology and ancient history, uppsala university. Kennedy to their excellencies, tupua tamesese meaole and malietoa tanumafili ii, head of state of western samoa. Chapter ten the independent state of western samoa. Samoa is one of the most majestic journeys you will ever embark on. Notable figures in samoan history included the tui manua line and queen. Tatau is a beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of samoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Justin maga, territorial librarian, feleti barstow public library, american samoa. American samoa remains an unincorporated territory of the united states. Samoa summary the united states began to interact with what is now samoa during the first half of the 19th century, when u. American samoa s a traditional polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned. Of particular importance to samoans are the original documents containing ceremonial greetings and genealogical pedigrees.
The samoan islands are virtually unique in that tattooing has been continuously practiced with indigenous techniques. The polynesian group of islands known as samoa consists of two main islands upolu and savaii and seven smaller islets. The nearest land masses of the two samoan jurisdictions are separated by 64 km of ocean. Mar 30, 2020 american samoa, officially territory of american samoa, unincorporated territory of the united states consisting of the eastern part of the samoan archipelago, located in the southcentral pacific ocean. Samoa introduction by professor don paterson preindependence before samoa, which was called western samoa until 1997, attained its independence on 1 january 1962 it had been a colony of germany 19001919, and then a league of nations mandate of new zealand 19191945, and finally a united nations trusteeship of new zealand 19451962. Discover stunning beaches, friendly people and a 3000 year old culture. Mr shaffer has done a remarkable job of presenting samoa s journey through time, melding historical figures and events with fictional characters and cultural legends to tell a story of a people who even today remain strong and proud in their age old. The first envisaged little change, and saw samoa s future. The independent state of samoa formerly known as western samoa is located south of the equator, in the polynesian region of the pacific ocean, about halfway between hawaii and new zealand. Therefore, it can be assumed that all of the samoan islands have been inhabited by people for over 2,500 years. Evidence from legends and from genealogies shows that the country had frequent contact with fiji and tonga from the midth century.
In the cook islands to the east, the tradition is that karika, or tui manua alia, came to the cook islands from manua. The government is described as being a constitutional monarchy, and samoan and english are the official languages. It is believed american samoas first residents migrated to the islands from fiji, tonga, vanuatu, and indonesia some time around 600 bc. King of manua and all of samoa tui manua empire of samoa. Samoan mythology and legends say they descended from the gods and heavens to inhabit these islands.
Samoa smo, officially the independent state of samoa samoan. Traditional oral literature of samoa and manua talks of a widespread polynesian network or confederacy or empire that was prehistorically. In july 1997 the constitution was amended to change the countrys name from western samoa to samoa. This book traces the clash between samoan and western notions of. The united states recognized the independence of the state of western samoa on january 1, 1962, when senator oren long delivered a congratulatory message from president john f. Our two countries are joined by our shared belief in democracy and freedom. Where we once belonged by sia figiel, coming of age in samoa.
Notable figures in samoan history included the tui manua line and queen salamasina 15th century. Samoan islands history, polynesia history, books barnes. The idea of sleeping in someones office was the best idea i had had all year. The eastern samoan islands became territories of the united states and later became known as american samoa.
A short history of western samoa malama meleisea on. Eu announces services to assist samoa independent water schemes association siwsa for safety and management of water resources. Guided by the stars, the polynesian ancestors made their way across the pacific in oceanfaring canoes thousands of years ago. The emergence of the independent state of western samoa. Samoa, country in the central south pacific ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of polynesia according to legend, samoa is known as the cradle of polynesia because savaii island is said to be hawaiki, the polynesian homeland. Samoan culture is undoubtedly central to polynesian life, and its styles of music, dance, and visual art have gained renown throughout the. Chapter ten the independent state of western samoa 19621987 contributors. New zealand occupied the german protectorate of western samoa at the outbreak of world war i in 1914. Independent state of samoa synonyms, independent state of samoa pronunciation, independent state of samoa translation, english dictionary definition of independent state of samoa. By 1904 the eastern islands had all been ceded to the united states, although the u. Samoa had been known simply as samoa in the united nations since joining the organization in 1976.
The samoan islands were first settled some 3,500 years ago as part of the austronesian expansion. The national government of the independent state of samoa is made up of three branches. Mar 20, 2020 samoa, country in the central south pacific ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of polynesia. It was admitted to the united nations on 15 december 1976 as samoa. The independent state of samoa, known as western samoa until 1997, is made up of nine volcanic islands, two of which savaii and upolu make up more than 99% of the land.
Travel guidebooks, the internet and an entire air new zealand flight crew all agree. European exploration first reached the islands in the early 18th century. From 1962 to 1997, the nation was known as western samoa, until it dropped the title western from its name to become the independent state of samoa. Welcome to samoa pacific island holiday official guide. In the independent state of samoa malo saoloto tutoatasi o samoa.
A guide to the united states history of recognition, diplomatic, and consular relations, by country, since 1776. Malama meleisea penelope schoeffel meleisea the first ten years 19621972 western samoa became independent with two broad views of the future among her leaders. Navy 190051, american samoa became a strategic naval base, but the samoan leaders had little administrative power. History of samoa samoa has a long and fascinating history spanning more than 3,000 years. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the influences of. The western islands are now the independent state of samoa. All samoan language texts have been retained in this edition. The independent state of samoa, located in the southwest pacific ocean, comprises nine islands that are volcanic in origin. The proposed american samoan bill was criticized by independent samoas prime minister tofilau eti. The tui manua is one of the oldest samoan titles in samoa. The samoan islands were first settled some 3,500 years ago as part of the austronesian.
Samoan literature can be divided into oral precolonial and postcolonial and written literatures, in the samoan language and in english or english translation, and is from the samoa islands of independent samoa and american samoa, and samoan writers in diaspora. Chapter ten the independent state of western samoa 19621987. A history of american samoa is a high school level textbook initiated and completed by the amerika samoa humanities council. Showing results 120 of 52 for samoa, books, samoan islands history. Since 1971, the united states and the independent state of samoa have been close and enduring partners in the pacific. Samoa, formerly western samoa, officially independent state of samoa, constitutional monarchy 2015 est. This short history of western samoa is the work of twelve writers from western samoa who took part in a history writing project sponsored by the united nations development programme through the western samoa extension services centre of the university of the south pacific.
Media in category history of american samoa the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading samoa a historical novel. The samoan islands are an archipelago covering 3,030 km2 in the central south pacific, forming part of polynesia and the wider region of oceania. The first settlement was the eastern tutuila village of tula. The three rugs i had brought to cushion my back worked surprisingly well. Traditional authority and colonial administration in the history of western samoa. Samoa is the story of the islands and their people of ratu the ancient mariner, leading his people on a voyage of discovery. The legislative branch is parliament, comprised of the head of state and the legislative assembly. Welcome to samoa, the beautiful treasured islands of the south pacific. Its capital and main commercial centre is apia, on the island of upolu. A short history of western samoa by malama meleisea et al.
Brief history of the samoan islands archaeological excavations in western samoa revealed lapita pottery dating back to about 800 b. View the new experience and read this book on fulcrum. It is divided into two political entities, the us territory of american samoa and the neighboring independent country of samoa, formerly known as. Polynesians, possibly from tonga, first settled in the samoan islands about b. A guide to the united states history of recognition, diplomatic, and consular relations in samoa summary. Our attention will be focused, too, on literacy services. Economic activity is strongly linked to the us with which american samoa conducts most of its commerce. It was called samoa realty investments ltd and in 2001 it officially became samoa realty ltd, when new ownership took over. Samoan parents are overprotective about their daughters i agreed w them they have lots of reason to do so, well heres a tiktok from our admin virgina brebner funny but true. Other comparative studies based on my hypothesis will appear in a final and complete compilation of theories and ideas in a new book called, samoan minoans from ancient crete, to be produced in. Independent state of samoa article about independent state. Samoa was explored by dutch and french traders in the 18th century. Providing general information to the people on how their government works and to serve as a working guide to the public service in improving its support services to cabinet. Support for the american samoa library cooperative, which is the territorial library consortium that shares the destiny online catalog, will continue and strengthen.
Constitution of the independent state of samoa 1960. American samoa, officially territory of american samoa, unincorporated territory of the united states consisting of the eastern part of the samoan archipelago, located in the southcentral pacific ocean. Independent state of western samoa, malo saaloto tutoatasi o samoa i sisifo, western. We continue to provide care for all patients who need it, and are prepared to provide care for those who may become infected with covid19. A psychological study of primitive youth for western civilisatio. Samoa, officially the independent state of samoa, is a country governing the western part of the samoan islands archipelago in the south pacific ocean. Samoa, chain of volcanic islands in the south pacific, comprising the independent nation of samoa samoa, formerly western samoa, officially independent state of samoa, constitutional monarchy 2015 est. Samoa constitution of the independent state of samoa arrangement of provisions part i the independent state of samoa and its supreme law 1. Samoa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Samoas early and more current history is strongly connected with the histories of tonga and fiji, which are in the same region, and with whom it shares historical, genealogical, and cultural traditions.
Previous names were samoa from 1900 to 1919, and western samoa from 1914 to 1997. Destination samoa, a virtual guide to the islands of samoa. In 1962, samoa became an independent state, after over half a century of. Samoa seems, on archaeological evidence, to have been inhabited at least as far back as bce by austronesian speaking people. Constitution of the independent state of samoa 4 through the chosen representatives of the people wherein should be secured to all the people their fundamental rights wherein the impartial administration of justice should be fully maintained and wherein the integrity of samoa, its independence, and all its rights should be safeguarded. Explore these interesting new york facts to explore its wild promise. New zealand, however, who at the time held control of the independent state of samoa, did not enforce a quarantine. Founded in the 1970s, vup now has a backlist of over 200 books in print and issues. New york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Her first book of poetry wild dogs under my skirt was published by victoria university press in 2004. Founded in 2008 in response to increasing demand from the samoan public for valuedriven pricing on stationery and associated supplies, ssab has become synonymous with quality consumer goods and great service. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first polynesian nation to reestablish independence in. American samoa institute of museum and library services.
Continue reading download 277kb cabinet handbook 2011. Chapter ten the independent state of western samoa 19621982. Books about samoa or set in samoa nonfiction and fiction welcome score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Toward the end of the 19th century, conflicting interests of the u. Books about samoa or set in samoa nonfiction and fiction welcome score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. American samoas strong faamatai chief system is said to originate from two early female chiefs, nafanua and salamasina. The population of the samoan islands is approximately 250,000, sharing the common samoan language. The united states exploring expedition under charles wil.
States, and project what some of them would be like in the case of independence. Samoa gained its independence from new zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the commonwealth. Australia oceania american samoa the world factbook. Independent state of samoa definition of independent state. The lapita people discovered and settled the samoan. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Her first book of poetry wild dogs under my skirt was published by victoria. Such a beautiful and gripping account of the history of samoa, it eloquently captures the essence of tradition and change in our rich culture from varying and seemingly conflicting points of perspective. Samoa a historical novel kindle edition by shaffer, j. The content detailed in the book ranges from the migration, discovery, and inhabitation of the western pacific and specifically samoa, today known as a territory just over a hundred years old. Schiff report video blog jan 18th 2010 for more on the minimum wage see my two previous video blogs. Administratively, the archipelago comprises all of the independent state of samoa and most of american samoa.
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