HIVA & HEARTBEATS BOOK
Hiva & Heartbeats follows Epi, a Tokelau girl navigating school, family, and first crushes in 1990s Aotearoa, New Zelaand.
Through garage hiva practices, sister-cousin secrets, and a whole lot of slow jams, Epi discovers that staying true to your roots is the real glow-up.
With laugh-out-loud drama, heartfelt cultural moments, and nods to 90s R&B classics, Hiva & Heartbeats is a coming-of-age story for every young person dancing between worlds to find their own rhythm.
A perfect read for middle grade readers (9-12+) ready to explore identity, legacy, and the power of knowing exactly where you come from.
Kupega Affect
WEAVING TOKELAU IDENTITY THROUGH CULTURE, MOVEMENT & STORY
KUPEGA, meaning “net” in Tokelau, symbolizes both cultural connection and preservation. The brand serves as a digital net, drawing people back to their Tokelau heritage through movement, music, and memory. At its core is AFFECT, the emotional and spiritual impact of reconnection, turning cultural education into a deep, lived experience.
How we deliver our Training
It doesn’t matter your level of expertise, whether you are a
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Our Framework
OUR frame-work was developed by Kupega Affect during the Pasifika Neurodiverse Adults and their families sessions
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Learn from the best
We pride ourselves on working with local professionals, government officials, and people in the medical and spiritual field to ensure we deliver the best for our participants.
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Our Values
- Alowha
- Fakamākeke
- Tautua
- Vā
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