| Description Summary | Mary Ama, the founder of the Pacifica Arts Centre and the Pacifica Mamas and Papas, describes her childhood and youth in Rarotonga, her academic success and career, her wider family, her heritage and her daughters. She explains her philosophies of equality, hard work, positivity, humour, creativity and passion and her wish to share and ensure understanding of Pacific Island Culture. She describes the origins of the Pacifica Mamas and Papas, the establishment and development of the Centre, the struggles of the group and their successes. |
