After more than 70 years of separation and loss of communications between members of a family born and raised on Taumako, a small reunion has occurred. Longtime VTP partner Commander Luke Vaikawi was in TORBA Province of north Vanuatu as an international monitor for their recent elections. There Luke found his great uncle Mr. Jimmy Jones, and Jimmy’s wife Mrs. Violate Jones. Left to right: Jimmy Jones, Luke Vaikawi, Violate Jones This was the first contact between family mem

Cyclone Pam has caused great destruction in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, including Temotu Province, where Vaka Taumako Project operates.  We are currently raising funds to help islanders in Temotu with inevitable food and medical costs. People who want to help buy food for this shipment can donate here or on the paypal link below. Donors can also mail a cheque written to: Pacific Traditions Society PO Box 189 Anahola, HI, 96703 USA Cyclone Pam March 13, 2015 Just to th