Tōloa Rising: Reconnecting Through Sāmoan Wayfinding

ALL AGES

For the first time ever, the Sāmoan Star Compass will illuminate the dome of the Clark Planetarium—marking a historic return to ancestral sk

By Samoana Integrated Learning Initiative

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 6:30 - 8:30pm MDT. Doors at 6pm

Location

Clark Planetarium

110 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

For the first time ever, the Sāmoan Star Compass will illuminate the dome of the Clark Planetarium—marking a historic return to ancestral skies, stories, and navigation. Guided by Sāmoan wayfinders Tuloutele Celeste Manuia Haʻo (Hōkūleʻa, apprentice navigator) and Fealofani Bruun (Samoan Voyaging Society, Captain), Tōloa Rising invites you to discover the basics of Oceanic wayfinding as we chart a celestial course from Utah to the heart of the Pacific—retracing pathways that unite our islands, cultures, and shared ancestral memory.

Parking Instructions

Convenient underground parking, with two direct entrances to Clark Planetarium (on Levels 0 and -1), is available in the Gateway’s South Parking Garage. The most convenient parking entrance for Clark Planetarium is off of 100 South between 400 West and Rio Grande Street (450 W). Discount validations are available for patrons at the ticketing desk and Planet Fun Gift Shop. For More Information on Parking: https://atthegateway.com/visit-explore/getting-here/

Utah Wayfinding Week has been made possible by our wonderful partners. Fa'afetai tele lava!

Organized by

Samoana Integrated Learning Initiative

SAILI (“to seek knowledge”) is a community-driven movement that promotes Samoan language as a vehicle for culture and arts by integrating language learning with cultural practice for all learners.

Free