Letila Mitchell

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

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
  1. "Letila Mitchell". www.rotuma.net. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  2. News, Fijituwawa (2008-07-09). "Tuwawa Profile: MEET LETILA MITCHELL, DIRECTOR OF FIJI ARTS COUNCIL". Tuwawa Profile. 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.


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