Culture
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the birthday of the U.S. Army Reserve, founded April 23, 1908, in celebration of 118 years of the Army Reserve’s dedicated service to the nation, including American Samoa’s part in their mission.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, Maryland.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women’s History Month, which includes International Women’s Day (March 8), in honor of the women of American Samoa.
“Women’s History Month is a wonderful opportunity to remember with admiration the historic women of American Samoa’s past and highlight the many women who are making a difference in American Samoa right now,” said Aumua Amata.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement honoring the life and public service of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga.
“I am saddened by the passing of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. He was a strong and decisive leader. Even more importantly, he was a man of faith.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Presidents’ Day:
“Happy Presidents Day! This year’s federal holiday is during America’s 250th year and honors a heritage spanning 47 U.S. presidents. Under federal law, the holiday is officially designated George Washington’s Birthday, giving special honor to the first President of the United States for his importance to the establishment of the new nation in the late 1700’s.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the February 6th birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan, and recalling his historic video message sent to American Samoa and the South Pacific Conference, which was hosted in American Samoa that year by Uifa’atali Governor Peter Coleman.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
“Martin Luther King Jr. gave our nation a lasting example of moral courage rooted in faith, love of neighbor, and respect for human dignity. His leadership demonstrated that meaningful change is achieved not through division or force, but through persuasion, perseverance, and peaceful action.