Traditional Knowledge and Wisdom

Themes from the Pacific Islands

1. Worldviews
Valenivanua: A Communal Cultural Space, the Pinnacle of Indigenous Values, Peace, and Mana view
The Political Wisdom of Our Forefathers view
Preserving Traditional Place Names in Palau view
The Art of Communication in Yap, FSM: Traditional Forms of Respectful Interactions view
Verata Traditional Envoys and the Importance of Representation view
Traditional Knowledge and Sung Tales in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea view
Customary Law Is a Living Law view
Heliaki: The Symbolic Depiction of Life and Living in Tonga view
Sakau: Gift of Gods and Root of Pohnpei view