Empowering the #NextWave of Pacific Islander & Native Hawaiian Creatives

The To'omalatai Family at NRL in Vegas 2025

Our Mission

The To’omalatai Family Foundation is a registered non-profit organization committed to supporting the Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities by providing resources and opportunities to explore careers in Sport and Storytelling industries. Through internship programs, workshops, and more, we aim to foster success and empowerment for the next generation—The Next Wave. The foundation was established in 2022 by the Director and Executive Producer of Pacific Roots: Our Football Legacy, and Founder of Tusitala Productions, Talia To'omalatai-Thompson.

I’m grateful for this internship program because of the hope that if offers young Polynesians and the opportunities that it can provide.

Qitana Sapiga

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Our Programs

We empower Pacific Islander communities through internships, fellowships, workshops, and educational initiatives.