Examines aspects of life in the Pacific Islands. Each family has its own field usually on one of the more fertile islands. Teheilau and his family take a boat trip to attend to their plot where they grow taro and tumeric. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505476
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pacific Islanders
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social sciences
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)