Va'hine Lei

was created to connect with the older generation of the Pasifika Rainbow community, offering a safe and affirming space to relax, share food, and engage in deep talanoa. The name Va'hine Lei carries deep meaning: Va speaks to keeping the sacred and respectful space between us as a group, Hine honors women and femininity across the moana, and Lei represents flowers, symbolizing our members as gifts, the flowers we are to nature and to the world. 

Meeting once a month, the group nurtures belonging for those who may often feel isolated as the only Pasifika Rainbow representation in their workplaces or fields. Members come from diverse backgrounds across health and youth sectors, bringing their experiences, wisdom, and voices into a space where they can be uplifted, affirmed, and surrounded by like-minded community.