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LIVE NOW on Pulse of Polynesia “The Forgotten Wars of Tutuila”
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Before the signatures, before the flags — there was blood.
Tonight, we want to make something clear:
We are not historians. We are not experts.
But we are Polynesians who care deeply about the truths that were left out of the history books — especially when it comes to Tutuila.
This conversation is about highlighting hidden history, questioning silence, and honoring the voices of our ancestors that were pushed into the margins.
🔍 We’re asking:
• What really happened during the 1883 Mauga Civil Conflict?
• Why was the HMS Miranda called to mediate?
• Who were the warriors from Tutuila who fought in Upolu and Savai‘i — and why aren’t they honored?
• Did Tui Manu’a give up his kingdom… or was it taken from him?
• Why don’t we hear about the Tutuila Mau?
👣 These are the stories of our ancestors.
Their struggle. Their legacy. Our truth.
🧠 Don’t just take our word for it — do your own digging.
We invite you to explore Trove, a powerful digital archive from the National Library of Australia:
🔗 https://trove.nla.gov.au
Inside, you’ll find thousands of newspaper articles dating back to the 1800s, including stories about Samoa, our chiefs, foreign powers, and political events they never taught us in school.
Some of what you’ll find will confirm what our elders whispered…
Some of it will shock you…
But most of all — it will open your eyes.
This is where the unanswered questions live.
This is where you’ll begin to understand the layers behind our untold story.
📚 Read it. Save it. Share it. Most of all — question everything.
Reclaim our narrative. It starts here.
🔥 Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Chief Tasiaeafe — diving deep into the conflicts, conspiracies, and courage that helped shape Tutuila and the entire Samoan identity.
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🕯️ Let the voices of our past speak into our present.
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