Rotuma
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta
Rotuman Language
Week celebration:
Sunday 12 – Saturday 18 May 2024
2024 The 2024 theme for Rotuman Language Week is ‘Vetḁkia ‘os Fäega ma Ag fak hanua -
which means: Sustaining our Language and Culture.’
This theme comes from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, 'Sustainability'. This aligns with the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous Languages and the long-term vision in the Pacific Languages Strategy.
More resources for Rotuman Language Week provided by MPP here.
Introducing yourself in Rotuman Language
Pacific Kids' Learning
Common Rotuman Phrases
Pacific Kids' Learning
More useful phrases
My name is...
Learning activity to guide learners close viewing of video on Rotuman children's book.
Rotuman Language Week Resource for 2024 from our RTLB Cluster 12. Fạiȧkseˈea to the Fetū o le Moana team!
Te Huinga Raukura ki Manurewa - RTLB Cluster 12
Sopapelu Samisoni is a Rotuman far from home. This is a great resource to watch, pause and carry out discussions with our young people about how their own family/cultural practices are being kept alive and useful today.
Short Rotuman Film. Suggested audience: senior high school.
Captures so well the reality for many young people. A powerful reminder to treasure our heritage language and cultural champions present in our homes and communities.
Rotuman language images to print
First children's book in Rotuma language. The Rotuma language, is rare and endangered, on the brink of hopeful revival, with efforts underway to create captivating children's literature for its speakers.
Rotuman Song for young children
I can sing a rainbow
Action song in both english and Rotuman language.
Rotuman Anthem
Part 1 or 3. Journey of Ngaire Fuata a Kiwi Rotuman woman who journeys to Rotuma, her father's home. Great watch for our teenagers.
Part 1: mainly NZ story Part 2 and 3 are in Rotuma.