Tag: Wantok System
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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…