Bula! Our names are Peni and Natalie Tapaweluwelu. We are an American-Fijian family with three little warriors. We live in Northern California, and will soon be planting new roots in Viti Levu, Fiji. We are lovers of Jesus and his Kingdom, chasers of lakes, oceans, waterfalls, joy and good coffee. We love sports, culture and the arts (biased rugby lovers over here).
Peni and I met in Melbourne, Australia in YWAM while training with a Polynesian dance company and then got to travel together, performing even after getting married!
I (Natalie), am an artist, teacher, mother and musician.
Peni is a rugby player, coach, choreographer of traditional Fijian dance and referee of our 3 wild brilliant boys.
We’ve spent our lives mentoring youth, collaborating in cultural expression with Indigenous peoples worldwide, and sharing stories through our own art.
We are deeply committed to seeing mothers, fathers, and youth across Fiji walk in their true identities—finding health and healing as they encounter the abundant heart of their Heavenly Father.
Welcome to our journey!
Our vision is to steward creative safe havens, where those who are needing to heal from cycles of trauma, can encounter their Heavenly Father and be restored into beauty, courage, peace, joy, and wildly free expression! We want to see a nation of whole and healed artists, musicians and athletes creating a Holy Renaissance, putting the Kingdom of God on display across the nations!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
His praise from the ends of the earth,
You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
You islands, and all who live in them!
Isaiah 42:10
Our mission is to serve alongside Homes of Hope Fiji (who has worked to rescue and restore young women facing sexual exploitation in Fiji and to uncover the culture of silence surrounding it since 1996) to cultivate sacred spaces for creative expression and deep restoration for survivors of abuse and trafficking. Utilizing indigenous language, dance, art, and music, we facilitate environments where young women and children can encounter the healing presence of God, process trauma, and reclaim a healthy identity. Concurrently, we are dedicated to aiding the foundational cultural shift among Fijian and Pasifika men, actively working to break cycles of violence, addiction, and abuse to build beauty from ashes, where the restored become the restorers!
We are excited to announce Singing Feather Ministries is now establishing a presence in the Pacific Islands. Building on Singing Feather Ministries’ 17 years of commitment to indigenous peoples and First Nations communities, Singing Feather Pasifika aims to carry the same spirit through the Pacific Islands, serving, honoring, and empowering the Indigenous people of the region.
After visiting multiple times, our family truly feels the call of the Lord and have a renewed sense of purpose for this new chapter.
In addition, we’re excited to bring our love of worship through traditional music, art, and dance to collaborate with Fiji’s artists, carrying a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit to the cultural arts of the region. We believe there is a renaissance that will come from those who have been vulnerable, and as they step into their identity and freedom, choose fresh glorious praise of Father God through all art forms!
Together, we look forward to fostering collaborations that honor, bring hope, and release restoration among the diverse peoples we serve.
Join us in this journey as Singing Feather expands our commitment to serving the people of Turtle Island to the people of the Turtle Waters, empowering Indigenous Pacific communities.
For more information, contact us through the "Join the Tribe" form below.
Many hands make light work! We can make a greater impact in Fiji together, than we can alone. We appreciate your prayerful consideration in becoming one of our faithful monthly financial partners as we fulfill God's call on our lives, launching into full time ministry as a family.
Where we go, you go. Our fruit is your fruit!
We can only do this together, through generous donations and consistent monthly support.
Thank you for considering investing into what God is doing in the Pacific people!
We are now receiving donations of items like farming equipment (large and small), feminine products, women's and children's clothes, and art supplies for the people we serve in Fiji! Message us below in the "Join the Tribe" section, if you would like to donate items.
All giving is tax deductible!
If you are interested in monthly partnership or one- time donations, click the link below.
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