Kanak people - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kanaks (French spelling until 1984: Canaque) are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific. Kanak peoples traditionally speak diverse Austronesian languages that belong to the New Caledonian branch of Oceanic.
New Caledonia - Melanesian, French, Kanak | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Their differing cultures have given rise to two distinct ways of life, known as kanak and caldoche; people of mixed descent tend to adhere to one or the other. The kanak identity is based on clan membership, a network of …
Kanak | New Caledonian culture | Britannica
WEBIn New Caledonia: People of New Caledonia …ways of life, known as kanak and caldoche; people of mixed descent tend to adhere to one or the other. The kanak identity is based on clan membership, a network of family alliances and specific land rights.
Kanak Cultural Heritage: New Caledonia’s Indigenous Traditions
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Through music, dance, and shared experiences, the Kanak people ensure that their vibrant traditions remain alive and relevant in an ever-changing world. Explore Kanak Cultural Heritage in New Caledonia, showcasing vibrant indigenous traditions, art, and customs that celebrate the island's rich history.
After 165 years of French colonisation, New Caledonia's Kanaks
WEBNew Caledonia's Indigenous population, the Kanaks, are the driving force behind Sunday's independence push, but not all are in favour of severing ties with the French.
Kanaky New Caledonia: French authorities must uphold rights of …
WEBMay 17, 2024 · In protest at the constitutional change, violent unrest erupted in the capital Nouméa leaving at least 5 people dead so far – three Indigenous Kanaky and two police officers. French president Emmanuel Macron declared a State of Emergency in the archipelago on Wednesday.
Land and Independence in New Caledonia | Cultural Survival
WEBMar 3, 2010 · In the early 1970s, when the Kanak-based Front Indépendantiste was being formed, sovereignty over the land and recognition of Kanak cultural identity were at the core of Kanak demands for autonomy. The inequality of land ownership in …
EXPLAINER: Why are Indigenous Kanak people protesting in New …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · The Kanak, the Indigenous Melanesian peoples of what would become Kanaky, have had a presence on the archipelago for thousands of years. Their lives there were disrupted by the arrival of James Cook in 1774.
Background paper on Kanak Culture - OCIES
WEBKanak people speak 28 distinct languages as well as eleven dialects and a creole, and use French as a common language of communication. No fewer than 13 of these Kanak languages are currently classed as endangered (Moseley, 2010).
Traditional Living of the Kanak People - Friendly Borders
WEBJul 28, 2020 · Understanding the People. The Kanak ethnic group is the largest indigenous population in New Caledonia. Their name is thought to be derived from the Hawaiian term kanake maoli, which means “true people.”. However, it is also thought that the name Kanak is derived from the French word canaque.
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