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Origins, Customs, Identity — English

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Title Page

Table of Contents

Introduction 2026, and Original Introduction 2004

Borrowed Words, Nanumean Words

List of Illustrations and Tables

CHAPTERS

1. The Island of Nanumea

2. Origins of Nanumea’s Chiefly Traditions

3. The Āhiga: Heart of the Community

4. Governance of the Island

5. Groups and their Work for the Community

6. Maintaining Harmony within Family and Community

7. Family Customs and Traditions

8. Community-Wide Customs and Traditions

9. Wealth of the Island

10. Fish and Fishing

11. The Nanumean Canoe

12. The Nanumean House

13. Commemorative Days and Celebrations

14. Nanumean Games and Entertainments

15. Counting Categories in Nanumea

16. The Nanumean Language

17. More Traditional Knowledge

APPENDICES

I. Laina Teuea’s Research Regarding his Chiefly Branch

II. Family History from Eseta Pelesese Kaifou

III. The First Fakaalofa: Origin of Nanumea’s Fakaalofa Custom

IV. Family History from Peue Molaulau

V. Family History from Tanelua Viliamu: Descendants of Lavega

VI. Information that Could Be Added to this Book in Future

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY, SOURCES USED