ABOUT US
Te Toki Tupuna: Cook Islands Heritage and Arts Society was founded in July 2024.
It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to developing and growing the
Cook Islands cultural and creative sectors.
We spark connections, and encourage innovation to bring together people from all walks of life, across generations and borders, to learn and share in our beautiful culture and arts.
We believe that through the arts, in all its rich formats, we can make positive changes in the world.
Get on the vaka! Join us on our journey by becoming a member of Te Toki Tupuna.
Come visit us in person or get in touch via our contact page.
TO TATAU TŪ TANGATA
OUR VALUES
'AKA KORO'ANGA
Purpose
To work together to create an enabling environment.
TĀ OKO’TAI
Collaboration
Creating opportunities for collaboration to foster creativity and innovation.
TĀPOROPORO
Stewardship
Cultural heritage is unique and sacred. We share
with respect and integrity.
RŌ TAI’ANGA
Belonging
Acceptance of all peoples through the building of authentic relationships and connectedness.
NGĀKAU ARO'A
Kind Heart
We create a safe environment for the exploration of creativity.