Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna was established in 2020 by the founders of CIC Ocean Research to demonstrate their commitment to support Cook Islands’ cultural arts and communities. Te Rito provides funding and resources to local initiatives approved by a Cook Islands advisory group which focuses on the preservation and celebration of Cook Islands’ cultural heritage.
Kia rangatira, kia ngāteitei, kia
ngāevaeva te Peu Tarai `ē te Peu Tupuna ā te Kūki `Āirani; Kia rī-piri`ia, `iri`iri`ia ki roto i te ka`ukura tūmanava
`ō te `iti tangata, `ē rau te au uki `ā
muri mai.
Ōrama
Our Vision
To see Cook Islands Traditional Arts and Culture honoured, valued and thriving, woven into the fabric of our people for generations to come.
Tāpa`o Tarero
Kia riro Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna i te turu ma te `akaūtoa i te au tangata tātakita`i, te au putuputu`anga, e pērā katoa te au tarero tei `akaepaepa i te `akaora`anga ma te `ākono i te Peu Tupuna, Peu Tarai `ā te Kuki `Āirani.
Our Misson
To support and empower individuals, entities, and projects that enhance the preservation of Cook Islands culture and traditional arts.
OUR VALUES
MONI 'AKAPAPA
FUNDING
TAKI'ANGA TURANGA
CAPACITY BUILDING
'AKARARANGI
ELEVATION
Highlights from our project funding
and community initiatives
Te Maeva Nui 2024 Sponsorship Agreement signing with Vania and Emile.