MINISTRY NEWS 13/12/2011 - The Traditional Knowledge and Expression of Culture (TK & EC) database was the first of its kind in Fiji and probably in the Pacific Read More 08/11/2011 - Masters Degree with a Difference Read More 08/11/2011 - Ministry of iTaukei Affairs committed to Safeguarding and Promotion of iTaukei Language & Culture Read More 03/11/2011 - Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has embarked on a project of making a documentary of Kaveni Tamani, the only surviving traditional nose flutist in Fiji Read More 22/10/2011 - Applications are invited from qualified iTaukei and Rotumans for scholarships tenable at local institutions in 2012 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses Read More     iTAUKEI CULTURAL PHOTO GALLERY

NATURE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs will continue to ensure that the Government will develop, maintain and promote policies that will provide for the continued good governance and welfare of the iTaukei now and into the future. Rebuilding confidence for Stability Strengthening good governance. Implementing Affirmative actions. Rebuilding confidence for Growth Structural reforms to promote competition & efficiency. Rural and Outer Island Development Ministry's To provide a leadership role in the development of sound policies that will contribute to improving the social and economic well being of the iTaukei and is responsive to their aspirations to participate fully in all facets of life in Fiji. To establish and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. To promote focused tertiary training and education opportunities for the iTaukei at all levels of society. To develop and coordinate policies and strategies in the culture and heritage sector. To maintain and protect cultural values and the iTaukei identity. To ensure the conduct of best management practice in the organization of the business of the Ministry. Vakatokayaca In the iTaukei custom, every transitional stage in a child’s life is celebrated. In particular the changes in a firstborn child are celebrated. Part of this is the naming of the child. In Nabobuco, Naitaisiri, they practice a traditional child naming ceremony called Kinikinibua, which is still practiced today. Download Report (pdf format) Sales of the iTaukei Monolingual Dictionary The dictionary is unique for it has iTaukei entry words with iTaukei definitions, unlike most iTaukei dictionaries which are bi-lingual in nature. Read More "iTAUKEI" now replaces "Fijian" and "Indigenous Fijian" The cabinet approves the Fijian Affairs [Amendment] Decree 2010. Read More Meda qai nanuma Vula Vakaviti Vula Lelevu Wiliwili Vakaviti

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