🌺 Part 1: Understanding Fa'a Samoa

1. What does "Fa'a Samoa" mean to you? Write your understanding below:

2. Circle the core values that are part of Fa'a Samoa:

Respect (Fa'aaloalo)

Service (Tautua)

Love (Alofa)

Individualism

Family Unity (Feagaiga)

Humility

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 2: 'Aiga (Family) Values

3. Fill in the blanks about Samoan family structure:

The __________ is the head of the extended family and holds the family title. Family members show respect through __________ (service) and decisions are made for the benefit of the whole __________.

4. Describe a time when your family worked together for a common goal:

5. What is the role of children in a Samoan family? Choose the best answer:

To focus only on their own needs

To serve and respect elders while learning cultural values

To make all family decisions

To avoid family responsibilities

🙏 Part 3: Respect and Service

6. Match the Samoan concepts with their meanings:

1. Fa'aaloalo

2. Tautua

3. Alofa

4. Va fealoaloa'i

A. Love and compassion

B. Sacred relationships between people

C. Respect and reverence

D. Service and dedication

7. Give three examples of how you can show tautua (service) in your daily life:

🏛️ Part 4: Traditional Leadership and Community

8. What is a matai and what are their responsibilities?

9. True or False - Circle your answers:

T / F - Matai titles are inherited automatically by the eldest child

T / F - The fono (council) makes decisions for the village

T / F - Individual success is more important than community wellbeing

T / F - Consensus building is important in Samoan decision making

10. How does the concept of "va" (sacred space/relationships) influence Samoan behaviour?

🌊 Part 5: Cultural Practices and Values

11. Which of these are important Samoan cultural practices? (Check all that apply)

Fa'a Samoa protocols in ceremonies

Sharing resources with extended family

Speaking only English at home

Participating in church and community activities

Maintaining connections to Samoa

Avoiding traditional customs

12. Explain how Samoan values can be maintained while living in New Zealand:

🎨 Part 6: Reflection and Application

13. Draw or design a symbol that represents the most important Samoan value to you:

14. Write a short paragraph about how you will apply one Samoan cultural value in your life this week:

15. What questions do you still have about Samoan cultural values?

Samoan Cultural Values

Samoan Cultural Values

🌺 Part 1: Understanding Fa'a Samoa

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 2: 'Aiga (Family) Values

🙏 Part 3: Respect and Service

🏛️ Part 4: Traditional Leadership and Community

🌊 Part 5: Cultural Practices and Values

🎨 Part 6: Reflection and Application

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