How Pacific chiefly systems are evolving to meet modern challenges
Description
For centuries, chiefly systems have been the backbone of governance and community leadership. While there can be similarities across the region, each country has their own uniquely designed system. They're ancient, sophisticated and complex.
Influenced and reshaped by Western colonial powers, they now face the complex realities of the modern world, including the expanding Pacific diaspora community across the globe.
So how do traditional systems work? And what can they teach us about the future of leadership?
Hear Pohnpeiian Senator Nahnapas Aisek Artui break down how his system works within the Federates States of Micronesia. Plus, Culture Compass' Executive Producer Faleagafulu Inga Stunzner flips the script with host Afamasaga Seiuli Salamasina von Reiche. Together, they dive into what their own titles mean and how the Samoan matai system continues to guide communities today.
Culture Compass was produced by Deadset Studios for ABC Radio Australia.
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