Migration & Settlement
of Polynesia
The migration to Hawaii,
Tahiti, and other Polynesian realms is a complex, fascinating story--combining
archaeological and linguistic study (the transmission and change of key words
from migrants' points of origin through migratory routes) as well as traditional
Polynesian legends and myths.
The sites below will take
you to organizations sponsoring the study of voyaging and settlement
patterns.
Maori
Migration
Excellent site on Maori settlement and Maaori history.
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Wayfinding
in the Middle of the Pacific
- Information on ancient Hawaiian navigation.
Ho'okahi
'Ohana, Ho'okahi Kai
- A gallery and virtual exhibit of Polynesian
voyaging canoes.
Introduction
to the Hawai`iloa Exhibit
- Another exhibit of voyaging canoes and the
recreation of voyaging technology.
-
Maui
Nui Culture Links - POLYNESIAN VOYAGING
- More on Polynesian migrations.
-
Hui
O Wa`a Kaulua
- An organization "seeking to encourage,
maintain, and perpetuate the building and sailing of authentic Hawaiian
sailing canoes."
-
Polynesian
Voyaging Society
- An excellent, comprehensive site, providing
legends, maps, image galleries, etc.
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The essays below, written by
Dennis Kawaharada, come from the above
"Polynesian Voyaging Society" site.
The
Settlement of Polynesia, Part1
The
Settlement of Polynesia, Part2