Tag: Elder Wewo Kotokay
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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 as Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Wantok, which translates to “one talk” in Tok Pisin, refers to a system of reciprocal relationships based on language, culture, and…
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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. The constant hustle and bustle of modern life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and out of touch with the world around us. But amid the chaos, there is a…