AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoArts & Culture Funding: US Regional Arts Organizations announced “Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color,” awarding $3.34 million to 96 recipients; Delaware’s grants include Lenape beadwork and Cuban social dance, highlighting how folklife support can strengthen community teaching and preservation. Local Health Grants: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata says HHS awarded American Samoa $33,200 for HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center and $86,554 for the Emergency Medical Services for Children program at LBJ. Youth & Sports: The American Samoa National Football Federation launches a two-day Talent ID Combine and Flag Football Camp (June 24–25) at Veterans Memorial Stadium, led by the Women’s National Flag Football Team. Community Care Online: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula launched the HCBS website (hcbs.as.gov) to help elders, people with disabilities, families, and providers find home-and-community care options. Samoan Language Call: The Samoan Language Commissioner urged public support to reverse declining use among children and youth, stressing it takes the whole community to keep the language alive. Culture Event: The Customs House Museum invites the public to a free “Celebrating Samoa” cultural experience on June 27 in the museum lobby and courtyard. Regional Fisheries & Tradition: The Westpac Council meeting opened in American Samoa with an ‘ava ceremony, tying regional fishery decisions to Samoan values and stewardship. Domestic Violence Court News: Two separate cases reported at Fagatogo Police Station include alleged threats and assaults tied to family conflict, with suspects arrested and charged. Education Spotlight: Manhattan Day School students earned top national honors at National History Day, with an American Samoa affiliate among international competitors. Miss American Samoa: Tilomai Tauiliili won the Miss American Samoa Crown at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium.
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