Letila Mitchell

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Letila Mitchell is a Rotuman performing artist from Fiji. She is the former director of the Fiji Arts Council and the founder of the Pacific Arts Alliance.[1][2][3]

Life[edit]

Mitchell studied sociology and psychology at the University of the South Pacific, graduating with a bachelor's degree. She also completed a postgraduate qualification at the university in cultural management.[1]

Mitchell has worked with a number of Rotuman cultural groups, including Rako Pasefika which visited New Zealand in 2018 to connect the young people of the dance group with elderly Rotumans living in Auckland.[4][5] The dance group also performed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Letila Mitchell". www.rotuma.net. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  2. ^ "Tuwawa Profile: MEET LETILA MITCHELL, DIRECTOR OF FIJI ARTS COUNCIL". Tuwawa Profile. 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  3. ^ "WCC Creative Skills workshops come to the Pacific - Visiting Arts". Visiting Arts. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  4. ^ "Rotuma group looks to build connections through NZ". Radio New Zealand. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  5. ^ "CLOAKS OF PROTECTION - A Pacific Dance of Experienced Feeling". www.theatreview.org.nz. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  6. ^ Release, Press (2018-06-25). "Rotuman Dance Company Debut In Aotearoa - Samoa Planet". Samoa Planet. Retrieved 2018-07-24.