AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIsland Life: A new reflection pushes past the “paradise” image of American Samoa, describing Tutuila’s everyday life and the family graves that keep ancestors close to the present. Forest Stewardship: A $2.8 million University of Hawaiʻi–U.S. Forest Service partnership will place a junior extension agent in American Samoa to help communities protect forests and prepare for fires, drought and storms; applications open Nov. 9. Population & Representation: Census projections put American Samoa’s population at 41,190 in 2026 and forecast a 61% decline by 2100, driven by falling fertility and outmigration. Right to Democracy also warns proposed census changes could weaken territorial communities’ visibility in federal data and decisions. Samoan Foodways: Auckland chef Henry Onesemo brings Samoan hospitality and food traditions to fine dining, with guests finding memories of home in his cooking. Faith & Arts: The Pago Pago LDS Temple welcomes visitors for its free open house through Nov. 21, except Sundays. ASCC’s annual Ethnomusicology Forum also explored how SOLFA blends Samoan musical traditions with Western classical strings.
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