Cook Islander Mary Ama receives Museum Medal for contributions to Pacific arts and cultural preservation.
Cook Islander Mary Ama has been awarded a prestigious Museum Medal (Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum) for her contributions to Pacific arts and preserving cultural heritage. Founding 'Pacifica Mamas' in the 1980s and continuing through Moanaroa, the Pacific Arts Centre in West Auckland, her initiatives have provided an intergenerational exchange of traditional knowledge, drawing together over 32,000 members from 26 ethnic groups.
June 30, 2024
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