Traditional council Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui's Traditional Council emerged as the sole administrator of Rapa Nui National Park and its Marine Protected Area by 2018, marking a significant recovery from the loss of sovereignty in 1888. The study emphasizes genealogy as a critical framework for research, urging scientists to address questions of identity and origin ('who you are' and 'who brought you here'). It also highlights ongoing efforts to repatriate artefacts and human remains, reflecting an ethical imperative in scientific practice. This approach integrates indigenous governance with conservation, offering a model for balancing cultural heritage preservation with modern management.

Huke, H. (2025). Traditional council Rapa Nui. In iPlaces Gump Station. UC Berkeley Gump South Pacific Research Station. https://doi.org/10.60950/AD1B200D-5E01-4966-BCF1-839BF3CA770C