In the minds of most Micronesians, land is a family possession. The government may make its laws, regulate traffic, impose taxes, but it has no right to dictate how individuals or families should use their land. At least that's the feeling among most Micronesians today. This video holds this belief up to the light. In the first of …
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Land: Investing in Our Future
Land has always had a mystical meaning for Micronesians. In the past it was more a link with one's roots and a source of identity than it was a commodity. It is only during recent years that land has come to be regarded as a possession. As the small island nations in the Pacific strive for economic …
Beyond the Spoken Word: Insuring the Legacy of Our Land
Land has long meant security, identity and status for the people of the Marshall Islands. Before these islands knew Western civilization, land was handed down orally, through stories, songs and legends. In every village people knew the owners of the lands and the boundaries that divided them, and this knowledge was stored safely in their …
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