E SUA LE ‘AVA AE TOTO ONA ATA: Afonotele Youth blend tradition and resilience
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Afonotele Tupulaga Manuia Program wrapped up a dynamic five-week summer initiative on Saturday, August 22, 2026 that engaged over 80 youth participants in c

![The Afonotele Tupulaga Manuia Program focused heavily on environmental stewardship, viewing the environment, or siosiomaga, as a globally treasured blessing. [courtesy photo] Afonotele Tupulaga Manuia Program](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/afonotele_youth.png?itok=WjYYCd_c)

![Waves crash over the bow of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer as the vessel moves through waters of the Cook Islands during the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise. [photo: NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration] WAVES OVER THE BOW OF Okeanos Explorer](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/waves-over-bow.jpg?itok=tRNL7i7x)
![Dr. Taufete’e highlighted the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE)’s unwavering dedication to supporting student-athletes. [SN file photo] Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufete’e](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/mary_taufetee_img_1010_0.jpg?itok=qx_WaJCV)





