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Our History & MANAFesto

Our strength as a community is in the diversity of stories, experiences, and identities. As Fa’afafine, Māhū, Leitī, Vakasalewalewa and many other Pacific Islander identities, our very beings are by nature intersectional, and our work cannot help but be so as well.

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Mapu Maia Clinic

Mapu Maia Clinic is a place of refuge, aimed at providing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with quality health care in a space that honors them in all facets of their identities. Mapu Maia is a Samoan phrase that refers to inviting someone over to rest. 

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Primary Care

Access Mapu Maia Clinic doctors at no cost to you.

Sexual Health

Take control of your sexual health with a variety of support and care services available at our clinic.

Gender Affirming Care

We offer Hormone Replacement Therapy, Physician Referrals, Support Letters, and more!

Harm Reduction

Naloxone Access and a Needle Exchange service.

Care Work
Care work provides 1:1 case management, Resume Building, housing resources & more.
Electrolysis

We offer a safe and effective solution for those seeking permanent hair removal.

Sex Worker Empowerment

Working to create real safety for QTBIPOC, gender diverse, intersex sex workers.

MANA Arts & Culture

As stewards of culture we look to reclaim our narratives and bridge generational gaps through programs that offer cultural competency, language revitalization and decolonization practices. 

Youth Services

Committed to cultivating leadership and advocacy among QTBIPOC youth through a deep reconnection to Indigenous identity, cultural knowledge, and ancestral power.

Community Services

Whether you’re seeking resources, support, or a space to belong, you’ll find compassionate guidance and culturally grounded services here.

SPEaC Change:
Policy and Legislation

SPEaC Change works to advance the rights and well-being of the QTPI and 2SLGBTQIA+ community through civic engagement by actively challenging discriminatory policies and fostering inclusivity.

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If this is an emergency, please call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 866-4CRISIS (866-427-4747), The Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or the Washington Community Service line at 211.

Universal Support Request

Use our request form to inquire about general services as well as services at the Mapu Maia Clinic.

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Request a Workshop or Speaker

We are dedicated to uplifting communities by providing a range of workshops that cater to diverse needs and interests. Our mission is to create opportunities for learning, growth, and empowerment for individuals who might otherwise have limited access to such resources.

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Community Calendar

Catch up with upcoming community events! 

Miss Island Goddess™

The Miss Island Goddess Pageant is a vibrant celebration of beauty, talent, diversity and empowerment, uniting contestants from the queer, trans and gender diverse communities of color to showcase their brilliance and advocate for marginalized voices.

MANAFest™

MANAFest™ is not just a celebration; it is a manifestation of our commitment to creating ecosystems of care and safety for our communities through Black and Brown organizing, prioritizing land and bodily autonomy, and reclaiming our cultural narratives.

QTPI Camp

QTPI Camp is journey of unity, empowerment, and cultural celebration, this year’s camp promises an even more enriching experience.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring our events sends a powerful message of solidarity & support to our community and we invite you to consider joining us!

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Become a Member

Support autonomy and self-determination through active participation in events and gain confidence to influence policy.

Careers

Our dynamic team is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, innovative minds like yours to join us. Check out our open positions below!

Volunteering

Learn more about our current opportunities and how you can get involved. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a month, your contribution can make a real difference!

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Fofola Le Fala ma Talanoa Blog

We collect stories and musings from members of our community so we can connect, celebrate, remember and progress together!

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Fofola Le Fala ma Talanoa Blog

Welcome to the Fofola Le Fala Ma Talanoa Blog! There is something for everyone whether you’re looking for something fun, thought provoking, memorable, or historical. 

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April 25, 2025

“At the PEAK of Purpose”: A Heartfelt Talanoa with Kristian Fanene Schmidt

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March 29, 2025

Redefining Boundaries with Vaelupe Ma’aele-Gonzales

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December 2, 2024

One Storyteller’s Journey to Align to Her Calling

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September 30, 2024

A Woman For All Seasons: An Intimate Conversation with Dakota Sofa

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May 31, 2024

A Place for Us to Live Our Dreams: The Story of Bhimcee

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April 16, 2024

Stepping down with tremendous grace – The story of Paris Mae Mackie Yandall

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January 12, 2024

Levi Reese: A Trailblazing Civil Servant in American Samoa

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November 30, 2023

For the Love of the Game: Memoirs of Jaiyah Saelua a Journey Destined for Greatness 

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September 26, 2023

Superstar: The Story of Cindy of Samoa

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September 1, 2023

Fierce & Dangerous: The Legend of the Notorious, Delilah

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June 21, 2023

The Vow: The Journey of a Love Story to Fulfill One Last Promise

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May 15, 2023

Mavis, the One and Only: A fa’afafine Memoir 

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May 4, 2023

Boss Lady: The Story of Samoa’s Successful Fa’afafine Businesswoman

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March 29, 2023

The Heart & Soul of Tomasina: Born to white parents, raised by a Sāmoan family

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February 15, 2023

Whatever happened to her? The Glory and Pain of a Forgotten Pageant Queen

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January 5, 2023

Shiki, Behind the Fashion & Makeup: The Story of a Faʻafafine Trailblazer

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November 28, 2022

A dream is never impossible: the story of social media phenomenon, Dedreck Mose

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September 21, 2022

Like Water into Sand: Reflections on Living and Dying

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September 1, 2022

Hear Me Roar: The Story of Princess Tiger

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August 23, 2022

Unsung Sheroes: A Love Letter in Honor of the Faʻafafine Community

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July 30, 2022

Is Virtual Learning the Future of Education? Our Educators Weigh the Pros and Cons

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July 12, 2022

Breaking the Stigma: Fa’afafine Women are Worthy and Deserving of Love

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June 29, 2022

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Story of Survival and Resilience

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June 14, 2022

60 Years of Fa’afafine History: A Timeline of Herstory Makers & Events surrounding Them in American Samoa

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May 24, 2022

This Too, Shall Pass’: A Samoan Nurse recalls the Horrors of working through the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic  

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May 10, 2022

Searching for Nafanua: The story of beauty queen Janice Baice

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April 27, 2022

The show must go on: remembering a Las Vegas safe haven for trans women.

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March 31, 2022

Families’ Ordeal: Survivors of COVID-19 Remembering their Loved Ones

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March 18, 2022

Madame Secretary:  Samoa’s first transgender Executive to the Governor

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February 22, 2022

I would never wish it on my worst enemy: A survivor’s ordeal with battling COVID-19

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February 15, 2022

“God did not create us to be perfect, but to be faithful: Stories of love and being loved”

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January 18, 2022

Queer Pacific Islander Woman: A Memoir

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January 5, 2022

The Virtuous Mother: Coping with grief and the loss of a mother during the COVID-19 pandemic

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December 17, 2021

Forever Young: Revisiting the Life & Death of Shalimar Seiuli

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November 30, 2021

Remembering Alana Kela…nearly 30 years later her murder remains a mystery

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November 10, 2021

Victor Rodger: Storyteller of our stories on stage and screen

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October 12, 2021

On my own: Memoirs of a Leitī

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September 28, 2021

Fa’afafine Pioneer: the story of Dr. Vena Sele

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August 31, 2021

I’m still here: trials, lessons and triumphs of a lifelong champion.

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August 4, 2021

My father calls me Tiare. My mother calls me Benjamin.

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July 20, 2021

Miss Sina Sison

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July 6, 2021

Showgirl to Pioneer: The story of Samoa’s Legendary Fa’afafine Trailblazer.

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July 6, 2021

Fofola le Fala ma Talanoa Blog

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