Lamepa Pathways

Lamepa Pathways draws inspiration from the Samoan word Lamepa, meaning lamp or candlelight, symbolizing the light, love and acceptance brought to the many Pasifika journeys of families navigating the pathway of raising and supporting their Rainbow+ child or family member. 

In 2014, Village Collective released The Clearing Pathways booklet, providing a resource to support Pasifika families on their journey. Building on this foundation, Rainbow Fale envisioned a "Part 2" in the form of a docuseries, making these stories more accessible online for Pasifika young people and their families.

Lamepa Pathways features five Pasifika families from across Auckland and Hamilton, capturing the richness and diversity of their cultures, identities, and experiences in raising and supporting their Rainbow+ loved ones. Snippets of these families are already available on the Village Collective and Rainbow Fale instagram pages, with the full docuseries set to be released in the near future. The series illuminates these unique journeys, offering both affirmation and guidance for families navigating similar pathways.