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Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research (view source)
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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.]] | ||
=== <u>How to Use This Guide:</u> === | ===<u>How to Use This Guide:</u>=== | ||
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. | ||
==='''<u>Pacific Island Nations and Cultural Research Methodology:</u>'''=== | |||
=== '''<u>Pacific Island Nations and Cultural Research Methodology:</u>''' === | |||
:[[Step 1. Write what you can from memory|Step 1. Write what you can from memory]]<br> | :[[Step 1. Write what you can from memory|Step 1. Write what you can from memory]]<br> | ||