Tōloa Rising: Reconnecting Through Sāmoan Wayfinding

Discover the basics of Oceanic wayfinding as we chart a celestial course from Utah to the heart of the Pacific. Tōloa Rising: Reconnecting Through Sāmoan Wayfinding The Sāmoan Star Compass will illuminate the dome of the Clark Planetarium—marking a historic return to ancestral skies, stories, and navigation. Guided by Sāmoan wayfinders Tuloutele Celeste Manuia Haʻo (Hōkūleʻa, apprentice navigator) and Steven Tausinga (Polynesian Voyaging Society, crew), Tōloa Rising invites you to discover the basics of Oceanic wayfinding as we chart a celestial course from Utah to the heart of the Pacific—retracing pathways that unite our islands, cultures, and shared ancestral memory. Parking Instructions Convenient underground parking, with two direct entrances to Clark Planetarium (on Levels 0 and -1), is available in the Gateway’s South Parking Garage. The most convenient parking entrance for Clark Planetarium is off of 100 South between 400 West and Rio Grande Street (450 W). Discount validations are available for patrons at the ticketing desk and Planet Fun Gift Shop. For More Information on Parking: https://atthegateway.com/visit-explore/getting-here/ Note About Early Arrival & Check-In Check-In begins at 5:30 pm. Please ensure that you arrive early; once the theatre doors are closed, we will not allow late arrivals as the theatre dome must remain dark for the duration of the presentation. Utah Wayfinding Week has been made possible by our wonderful partners. Fa'afetai tele lava!