Jo Anne Van Tilburg of Rapa Nui's role in Polynesian seafaring history; Explore the natural environment of the Pacific Ocean and the ecology of Rapa Nui as part of that environment; Develop cultural exchanges with other Pacific islanders and continental peoples through the celebration of Rapa Nui maritime skills. Jo Anne Van Tilburg Jo Anne Van Tilburg is an American archaeologist best known for her research on the statues of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Her primary specialty is rock art. Van Tilburg was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1965, receiving her Ph.D. from the University of California
Rapa language the language is presented and supported. Due to Old Rapa being so highly under-documented, there is an increased chance for the language to transition to be deemed extinct. There are currently no audio or video recordings of the language, which further contributes to the challenges of the Rapa Iti community's efforts to both revitalize and sustain their heritage language. Rapa language Rapa (or "Rapan", autonym "Reo Rapa" or "Reo Oparo") is the language of Rapa, in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. It is an East Central Polynesian language, along with the Marquesic and Tahitic languages. There are three current