Meet Simione Sevudredre
ABOUT SIMIONE SEVUDREDRE
Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator and Advocacy
Simione Sevudredre founded the Sauvaka Consultancy in 2023 cementing decades of experience and expertise in the field of Fijian cultural advocacy and consultation.
The various roles and positions he has held in the South Pacific centres on his skill and passion in the mediation and representation of iTaukei traditional knowledge and culture.
His career has spanned various high profile roles including over a decade serving as the Principal Administrator on Culture & Language at the MInistry of iTaukei Affairs.
He is currently employed by the Auckland University of Technology as 'Health Culture Advisor'.
A decade of cross-cultural experience
Simione Sevudredre is renowned for his on-the-ground problem solving and the generation of iTaukei culturally mediated solutions.
Over his career Simione has served as the Principal Administrator on Culture & Language at the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as well as the 'Cultural Dialogue' programme facilitator at the Fiji Museum. He has worked in the production of indigenous Fijian documentaries for Fiji Television and for the online seminar planning committee with Japan's International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage for Asia Pacific (IRCI)
He has also served as the adjunct lecturer at the Centre for iTaukei Affairs at the University of Fiji and as the content expert and cultural advisor for the Pasifika Gallery at the Australian Museum in Sydney, Australia.
Work Experience - key positions held
Simione Sevudredre has a long and impressive career history advocating for iTaukei Fijian culture and heritage and creating tangible benefits for 'outsiders' wishing to engage with the iTaukei community. Over more than a decade he has worked with South Pacific Tourism Organisation, ADRA Fiji, the Centre for Pacific Languages, UNESCO and GIZ Pacific.
Principal Cultural Officer
iTaukei Institute of Language & Culture
2009 - 2022
Working for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs key responsibilities included community engagement , policy formulation and programme management.
Responsibility for research and operational work for the division.
Content Expert & Cultural Advisor
Australian Museum
Jan 2023 - 2024
Content contributor for the revamped Wansolmoana Gallery in the Australian Museum.
Programme Producer
Fiji Television
2006 - 2008
Design, plan, script, shoot and sub title a short documentary, Noda Gauna. This 30 minute documentary focuses on iTaukei intangible cultural heritage.
Culture Consultant
ADRA FIJI - Contract
Promoting sustainable practices within traditional frameworks, emphasising GEDSI - related empowerment and visibility within traditional governance and structure.
Vosa Vakaviti Translation & Peer Review
Centre for Pacific Languages
Auckland NZ
Creating community engagement strategies, content strategies, spoken english.
E learning Cultural Content Designer
South Pacific Tourism Organisation
Suva based, contract position.
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The Sauvaka Consultancy
11 Ritova Street
Suva
Fiji
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