The Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators, MATAI, was formed to provide a professional affiliation of individuals dedicated to advancement in the technical aspects of motor …

Men and women have equal rights to matai titles in Samoa, although the role of women in Samoan society means female matai comprise a relatively small percentage.

Matai is the Samoan word for leader, or chief, or even (in the poetic sense) father. Samoan society is organized by family, and each family has its own matai titles, which are connected to certain districts, …

There are two categories of matai: The Aliʻi who are the high chiefs of the county, village, and family. The Tulafale who are talking chiefs for the county, village, and/or his family.

Sep 21, 2025 · Matai traditionally refers to the chief or head of a Samoan family, who holds both familial and social authority within the Samoan community. The term embodies a central leadership role that …

Because of its apparently slow growth rate, matai will probably never be important as a species planted for timber. However, its timber qualities and ability to grow in shaded situations are such that it …

The meaning of MATAI is an evergreen tree (Prumnopitys taxifolia synonym Podocarpus spicatus synonym Dacrydium taxifolium) of New Zealand that has dark brown bark often exfoliating in circular …

Nov 14, 2024 · The word "Matai" has been translated to mean a conscribed person or leader of a family, village, or district. In Samoan society, a Matai is someone who has been set apart from his kin by the …

Oct 31, 2025 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Prumnopitys taxifolia (matai).

The matai was the family spokesman in the Council of Chiefs and orators meetings and generally led the family in the discharge of social obligations such as weddings, funerals and births of its members.