The Wantok System is a Traditional Social Network that Holds Great Significance in Conservation Efforts Across Melanesia
by Elder Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservation Elders Inc. The Wantok system is a traditional social network that holds great significance in Melanesia, encompassing countries such
Gardening is Good for Human Emotion: It Brings Home Our Wandering or Lost Souls
by Elder Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservation Elders Inc. In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from ourselves, nature, and our surroundings.
Wantok System and Storylines by Clan Elders to be Integrated in Melanesian Conservation Efforts
by Elder Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservation Elders, Inc. The Melanesian Wantok System and Storylines are ingrained in the culture of the region, playing a crucial
Explaining the “Spirit-Led Conservation” across Melanesia, organised by MSN
Introduction The Melanesian Spirit and Nature Foundation (henceforth MSN) has been campaigning for a new approach to global conservation work based on Melanesian Way Conservation.
Restore Stories House for Elders Responsible for Conservation
Restore Stories House Melanesians believe in and treat stories as the core of life. The stories are told in a particular way, at certain time
One Tribe – One Business Entity for Economic and Business activities
Whereas the Customary Business Entity is established to carry out daily business activities within the tribal customary boundaries and among members of the tribe.
One Tribe – One NGO for Legal and Socio-Cultural Affaris
Confederacy of Clans Foundation of the Tribe The Constitution of the Tribe stipules all things about the tribe, therefore, a Clans Confederacy Foundation and a
Culture: Codified Customary Laws
Culture: Codified Customary Laws Customary laws are codified, legalized and formalized Laws and Lores of Nature, as understood, lived and regarded useful by the clans.