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Two photos side by side: On the left, two people in traditional attire with text "my mom becoming a chief." On the right, the same woman with her daughter wearing traditional attire with text "passing her title down to me."

I Recently Became A Samoan Chief, And It Changed My Life Forever

The fa’amatai system is a long-standing tradition in the Samoan islands. And while there aren’t many women who hold matai (chief) titles, I’m happy to say I come from a family that respects the leadership of women.

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