Literature related to the concept and practice of Tauhi Va

Dr. Inez Fainga'a-Manusione, Dr. Ruth Faleolo, and Cathleen Hafu-Fetokai each highlight tauhi vā—the Tongan practice of nurturing relational spaces—as central to their work in research, education, and community engagement. Dr. Fainga'a-Manusione focuses on how tauhi vā creates positive, reciprocal relationships that enhance equitable inclusion for Pasifika peoples, especially in higher education and community settings. Dr. Faleolo emphasizes tauhi vā as a guiding framework that maintains and honors Indigenous relational values, particularly in diasporic and academic contexts. Cathleen Hafu-Fetokai discusses tauhi vā in relation to reshaping spaces to foster harmony and wellbeing, encouraging Pacific individuals to critically engage with the environments they occupy.

For PARC, embracing tauhi vā is vital because it shapes culturally responsive approaches that nurture trust, reciprocity, and connection among Pacific learners, educators, researchers, and community participants. Integrating tauhi vā in PARC’s work ensures that education and research are not only academically rigorous but also culturally grounded—supporting the holistic progress and empowerment of Pacific peoples.

Enari, D. (2021). Methodology marriage: Merging Western and Pacific research design. Pacific Dynamics: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 5(1), 61-73.

Enari, D., & Matapo, J. (2021). Negotiating the relational vā in the University. Journal of Global Indigeneity, 5(1), 1-19.

Fainga'a-Manusione, I., Faleolo, R., & Hafu-Fetokai, C. (2024a). Finding harmony between decolonization and Christianity in academia. Art/Research International, 8(2), 519-546.

Faleolo, R. L. (2020). Tongan Collective Mobilities: Familial Intergenerational Connections Before, During, and Post COVID‐19. Oceania, 90