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The Tusitala Collective
We are a new wave of Pacific storytellers—rooted in ancestral knowledge, fuelled by creativity, and ready to lead.
The Tusitala Collective is a creative movement for Pasifika youth aged 16–25 in Auckland who are passionate about using story—through writing, art, performance, media, and more—as a way to uplift community and inspire change.
Hosted by Tapasā, the collective offers monthly workshops with different guest facilitators to grow your creative practice, advice from established Pacific artists, and potential paid opportunities to tell Pasifika community stories that matter. You’ll build deep connections with other young creatives, develop cultural and creative confidence, and present your work at an end-of-year showcase with community and industry partners.
Let us start shaping a future where Pacific voices lead—with courage, creativity, and heart.
If you're interested in being apart of this collective, contact kayla.schwalger@tapasa.org
Our Steering Group.
Introducing our Tusitala Collective Steering Group.
A mix of established and upcoming Pacific creatives who have pout their hand up to support the strategy, planning and execution of the Tusitala program. To connect with them, click on their photos.
This steering group is open to join - if you are interested to support, please reach out.
Kayla Schwalger
Convenor for Tusitala
Sisifa Gigi Lui
Multidisciplinary Creative
Geoffrey Matautia
Photographer - Southsides
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Marcus Savelio
Director and Videographer
Gen Ilolahia
The Moanan
Grace Senio
Youth Worker Photographer
Taualofa Totua
Filemu Zine
Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson
Poet/Writer - Tagata Atamai
Content Creator
Trinitee Tuitama
Content Creator