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[[File:Pacific island scene.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Island scene, Saint-Joseph, Île des Pins, Nouméa, New Caledonia.]] | [[File:Pacific island scene.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Island scene, Saint-Joseph, Île des Pins, Nouméa, New Caledonia.]] | ||
==Introduction== | |||
Because Pacific Island family history is based largely on an oral tradition, it is important to apply indigenous methodologies to respectfully perform genealogy work. The methodology presented here is based on the successful genealogical experiences of other Pacific Islanders. Those who have shared their experiences are listed below in the [[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography|Bibliography.]] | Because Pacific Island family history is based largely on an oral tradition, it is important to apply indigenous methodologies to respectfully perform genealogy work. The methodology presented here is based on the successful genealogical experiences of other Pacific Islanders. Those who have shared their experiences are listed below in the [[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography|Bibliography.]] | ||
==How to Use This Guide== | |||
It is important to note the steps listed below are generalizations for getting started on the basics on Pacific Island research. Pages are currently being made to explain the cultural differences that are essential to understand when doing genealogy work in each Pacific nation and culture. | It is important to note the steps listed below are generalizations for getting started on the basics on Pacific Island research. Pages are currently being made to explain the cultural differences that are essential to understand when doing genealogy work in each Pacific nation and culture. | ||
Below the "Tips" section is a list of a major island groups, their nations, and links to research guides. | |||
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==Tips to Begin Genealogy Work== | |||
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*[[Create an objective|Tip 1: Create an objective]] | *[[Create an objective|Tip 1: Create an objective]] | ||
*[[Organize your research by creating a plan|Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan]] | *[[Organize your research by creating a plan|Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan]] | ||
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*[[Share Your Discoveries|Tip 8: Share your discoveries]] | *[[Share Your Discoveries|Tip 8: Share your discoveries]] | ||
[[Table of Pacific Island Names|Table of Pacific Island Na]]<nowiki/>mes | |||
== Table of Pacific Island Research Guides == | |||
=== Polynesia === | |||
:American Samoa | |||
:[[Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)|Cook Islands (Includes Rarotonga)]] | |||
:[[Easter Island|Easter Island (Rapa Nui)]] [[French Polynesia Genealogy|French Polynesia]] | |||
::[[Austral Islands|Austral Islands]] | |||
::[[Gambier Islands|Gambier Islands]] | |||
::[[Marquesas Islands|Marquesas Islands]] | |||
::[[Society Islands (includes Tahiti)|Society Islands]] | |||
::[[Tuamotu Islands|Tuamotu Islands]] [[Hawaii, United States Genealogy|Hawaii]] | |||
:* [[Hawaii Historical Background and Case Study in Family History Research|Hawaii background and case study]] | |||
:* [[Hawaii Research Helps|Hawaii research helps]] | |||
:[[New Zealand Maori cultural traits and historical background|New Zealand]] | |||
:* [[New Zealand Maori Research Ideas|New Zealand Maori research ideas]] | |||
:[[Niue Genealogy|Niue]] | |||
:Norfolk Island | |||
:Pitcairn Islands | |||
:[[Samoa (Western and American)|Samoa (Western and American)]] | |||
:[[Tokelau Genealogy|Tokelau]]<br>[[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tonga]] | |||
:* [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan customs and research ideas]] | |||
:* [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Tongan oral history]] | |||
:* [[Tonga (Pacific Island Guide)|Register of Tongan Oral Histories]] | |||
:[[Tuvalu (Ellice Islands)|Tuvalu (Ellice Islands)]] | |||
:[[Wallis and Futuna Islands|Wallis and Futuna Islands]] | |||
:Rotuma | |||
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=== Melanesia === | |||
[[Fiji timeline|Fiji]] | |||
[[New Caledonia Genealogy|New Caledonia]] | |||
[[Papua New Guinea Genealogy|Papua New Guinea]] | |||
[[Solomon Islands Genealogy|Solomon Islands]] | |||
[[Vanuatu Genealogy|Vanuatu]] | |||
=== Micronesia === | |||
[[Federated States of Micronesia (Guide)|Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)]] | |||
[[Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands|Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands]] | |||
[[Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)|Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)]] | |||
[[Marshall Islands Genealogy|Marshall Islands]] | |||
[[ | [[Nauru Genealogy|Nauru]] | ||
[[Palau (Pacific Island Guide)|Palau]] | |||
[[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography|Pacific Island Guide Bibliography]] | [[Pacific Island Guide Bibliography|Pacific Island Guide Bibliography]] | ||