Tokelau Tikopia ; South Pacific Ocean

Historical origins Atafu - Tokelau

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[peacebuntou]

FYI below are some of the Samoic-outlier languages outside Polynesia: Kapingamarangi (Micronesia) Nukumanu (PNG) Nukuoro (Micronesia) Nukuria (PNG) Ontong Java (Solomon Islands) Sikaiana (Solomon Islands) Takuu (PNG) Anuta (Solomon Islands) Emae (Vanuatu) Futuna, East (Wallis and Futuna) Futuna-Aniwa (Vanuatu) Mele-Fila (Vanuatu) Rennell-Bellona (Solomon Islands) Tikopia (Solomon Islands) Uvean, West (New Caledonia) Vaeakau-Taumako (Solomon Islands)

[tulano]

@peacebuntou hi peace, thanks for the comment. The area of linguistics is somewhat contentious and varies from website to website etc Anuta as you note is actually part of the Tongic branch. What you noted is actually known as the traditional classification branch and now described as flawed. That is changing to using more accurate data rather than using linguistic alone, using DNA genetic Polymorphism to identify the Pacific migration which makes more sense.

[tulano]

@ ceciliasuka,,,Atafu's external relations are reaffirmed with collections from archeological work by Best, S and Addison, D. as recently in 2008.

In light of the meaning of what it means ongoing research is being carried out but 2 are notable..Historically sacrifices were offered to the the sun and 2nd solstice bearing with the sun in conjunction with wind compass...connection to Vava'u via stopping ports in Samoa (Malie/Aleipata) & area around Leone in Am Samoa & Manu'a.

[tulano]

please note that the link here with Tikopia was part of a history with the original inhabitants from Atafu, later settled by my ancestors from Nukunonu and Fakaofo and transferring of title to Tui Tokelau on Fakaofo. The lineage of Kava to Fafie (also known as Wahie on other Islands) to Tonuia was a family consisting of navigators. Its extension included Luaniua Ontong Java, Nukumanu, south to Tonga and westward to Pukapuka

[MartinaBC19]

Great news! If more donations are needed for medicines and other medical supply, I`d become a regular supporter. Can`t donate much for I don´t have much, but I would do it on a monthly base and try to find more supporters. :-)

[tulano]

@MartinaBC19 thanks for you help, as you know any contribution is always very helpful and I have posted pictures of Klaus voyage on a chartered boat with German doctors to help out the community on both Tikopia and Anuta. I have posted pics on my facebook page Tulano Toloa, add me should you wish to view them. Thanks again.

[MartinaBC19]

@niguaeli Then maybe we can communicate. Kiel is not far from Hamburg. I will write you a private message with my email address and telephone number.

[niguaeli]

@MartinaBC19 Hi there, Am Solomon Islander, previuosly lived in Kiel, now residing in Hamburg. I came across your comments to Tulano regarding Solomon Islands outer islands, Tikopia and Anuta.I will follow up on the development of your Interest with others. I have friends living on those two Islands mentioned, though, myself from another part of the Solomon Islands. Will check facebook soon!

[ceciliasuka]

what does Atafu mean? I'm from the village of Atu'u in Tutuila and that is the slang name for our village that i've always heard while growing up

[MartinaBC19]

@tulano I found you on Facebook. And foudn already 3 more supporters here in Germany, among my friends. Will look out for more. Many greetings!

Martina