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Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Micronesia
Micronesia, a region of small islands scattered across the western Pacific Ocean, is home to a diverse array of indigenous peoples and tribes with rich cultural traditions shaped by their seafaring heritage and intimate connection to the ocean. This region includes countries and territories such as the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau, the Marshall Islands, and several other island groups. The indigenous peoples of Micronesia, including the Chamorro of Guam, the Palauans, and the Marshallese, have historically relied on fishing, navigation, and inter-island voyaging for their livelihoods and cultural identity. The Chamorro, native to the Mariana Islands including Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, have a distinct cultural heritage…
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Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Oceania
Oceania, encompassing the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean and its islands, is home to a diverse array of indigenous peoples and tribes whose cultures, languages, and traditions have evolved over thousands of years in harmony with their unique environments. From the volcanic islands of Hawaii to the remote atolls of Kiribati and the lush forests of New Zealand, these communities have maintained strong connections to their ancestral lands and seas. In Polynesia, the Maori of New Zealand are one of the most well-known indigenous groups. The Maori people arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia around 800 years ago and have a rich cultural heritage that includes intricate wood carving…
