Centre for Samoan Studies

Mother’s Day Celebration at CSS

As part of the Mother’s Day celebration at CSS, a special breakfast was prepared and monetary envelopes were presented as a thoughtful gesture of appreciation for the women and mothers within the Centre, including those who were unable to attend the celebration.

A sincere thank you to the male staff for their time, effort, and thoughtful preparation in making the celebration meaningful and memorable.

The occasion served as a meaningful way to acknowledge the dedication, strength, and contributions of women both in the workplace and at home.

Wishing all mothers a joyful, blessed, and Happy Mother’s Day from the Centre for Samoan Studies.

📢 Call for Papers Deadline Extended!

Good news for researchers and contributors — the deadline for submissions to the Journal of Samoan Studies (JSS) has been extended!

🗓 New Deadline: April 24, 2026

We welcome submissions for our upcoming General Issue (Volume 16), including:
• Academic Articles
• Shorter Communications
• Research Reports
• Book & Media Reviews

If you were still polishing your work, now’s your chance to submit!

📧 Send your papers to: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://nus.edu.ws/journal-of-samoan-studies-jss/

We look forward to your contributions!

Call for Papers – Journal of Samoan Studies (JSS)

The Journal of Samoan Studies invites submissions for the next General Issue (Volume 16).

We welcome:
• Academic Articles
• Shorter Communications
• Research Reports
• Book & Media Reviews

🗓 Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

For more information visit: https://nus.edu.ws/journal-of-samoan-studies-jss/

We encourage researchers, scholars, and writers to contribute their work on topics related to Samoa.

Congratulations to our amazing CSS staff members, Loimata Poasa and Deacon Pua Ielome Ah Tong, on graduating yesterday from the National University of Samoa with their Master of Samoan Studies! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning are truly inspiring.

We are so proud to have you as part of our team and can’t wait to see the impact your knowledge and skills will continue to bring to our community. Fa’afetai tele lava and congratulations once again!

Late upload from Tuesday's Seminar with Tony Brunt

A packed session at the Museum with many external attendees.Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Don’t miss today’s CSS Seminar & Film Series with Tony Brunt on “Impossible Dream"

🗓️ Today, Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
📍 Ofaga Research Museum, Niule'a Building

See you there!

📢 Venue Update – CSS Seminar & Film Series

Please note there has been a change of venue for the upcoming CSS Seminar:

IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Frank Cornwall’s Ambitious Asau – Falelima Estate, 1880–1941
Presenter: Tony Brunt

🗓 31st March
📍 Ofaga Research Museum, Niule’a Building
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us for this fascinating seminar exploring the remarkable land purchases of Frank Cornwall and their impact on Savai'i’s history.

All are welcome!

Please see the updated flyer below and share with anyone who may be interested.

📢 Venue Update – CSS Seminar & Film Series

Please note there has been a change of venue for the upcoming CSS Seminar:

IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Frank Cornwall’s Ambitious Asau – Falelima Estate, 1880–1941
Presenter: Tony Brunt

🗓 31st March
📍 Ofaga Research Museum, Niule’a Building
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us for this fascinating seminar exploring the remarkable land purchases of Frank Cornwall and their impact on Savai'i’s history.

All are welcome!

Please see the updated flyer below and share with anyone who may be interested.

CSS Seminar & Film Series

Join us for a fascinating CSS Seminar exploring the dramatic story behind the ambitious land purchases of Scottish settler Frank Cornwall in the late 1800s. His claims to 54% of Savaiʻi created controversy, political tension, and one of the most debated land issues in the history of Samoa.

Presented by historical researcher Tony Brunt, this illustrated talk will uncover how these land deals happened and how the famous “Cornwall Block” was eventually resolved.

📅 31 March, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 CSS Seminar Room, Niuleʻa Building

All are welcome!
Bring a friend and discover a remarkable chapter of Samoan history.

Join us this Friday for Fun Friday at the Ōfaga o Sa‘ili‘iliga Museum!
Test your knowledge with our museum-themed crossword challenge and enjoy a free refreshing smoothie afterwards.

📅 Friday, 13th March 2026
⏰ 11AM – 1PM
📍 Ōfaga Museum, Niule’a Building

Everyone is welcome—come along and have some fun! 😊

📢Looking for something fun to do this Friday? Come join us at the museum for Fun Friday @ Ofaga Research Museum: Crossword Madness!

🌠Enjoy a fun, Museum-themed Crossword and a free smoothie

🔖Date: Friday, 13th March 2026
🔖Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
🔖Venue: Ofaga o Sailiiliga Research Museum, Niule’a Building, NUS Campus

👉We look forward to seeing you!

Call for Papers – Journal of Samoan Studies (JSS)

The Journal of Samoan Studies invites submissions for the next General Issue (Volume 16).

We welcome:
• Academic Articles
• Shorter Communications
• Research Reports
• Book & Media Reviews

🗓 Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

For more information visit: https://nus.edu.ws/journal-of-samoan-studies-jss/

We encourage researchers, scholars, and writers to contribute their work on topics related to Samoa.

Thank you to Dr. Ethan Cochrane for his interesting presentation today on "One thousands years of landscape change around Saoluafata, Falefa, and Falevao: An Archaeological Overview"

We appreciate everyone who attended the seminar today..

Stay tuned for more CSS Seminar & Film series.