AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTerritorial Arts: Artists from American Samoa and other U.S. territories are meeting in Guam to explore shared island histories and use art to spark conversations about self-determination. Population Outlook: Census projections show American Samoa could lose 61% of its population by 2100, driven by falling fertility and outmigration. Youth Pathways: Samoa Gridiron is building a school league and hopes football can help students earn U.S. university opportunities. Culture & Place: A new reflection on American Samoa pushes back against postcard images of “paradise,” describing everyday life and the close presence of ancestors. Seabed Mining: Guam activists plan a public film screening ahead of the Nov. 19 auction of 31.5 million acres of seabed leases off American Samoa, raising concerns about ocean health, cultural heritage and food security. Forest Stewardship: A $2.8 million regional partnership will place a forestry extension agent in American Samoa to support landowners and prepare for wildfires, drought and storms. Education Support: The Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donated $32,800 to two Catholic schools for digital media, furniture and doors. Veterans Day: American Samoa marked Nov. 11 as a public holiday honoring veterans and their families.
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