81. SIRIS Image Gallary You may browse the photographic images in the following culture Groups in CoastalMoro Coastal Moro, cook Islanders cook Islander, cook islands cook islands. http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/naaLot97oceaniaculture.htm

Photograph Collection ca. 1860-1960 You may browse the photographic images in the following Culture Groups in Oceania islands: Admiralty Islands Aeta Ajitas Ambon Ambrym Ata Atjehnese Australian Australian Australs Babylonians Bagobo Bahau Batak Batjan Bedouin Benguet Igorot Bisayan Bontok Borneo Buginese Makassar Buru Caroline Islands Carolinians Celebes Central Bisayan Central Mangyan Chamorro Coastal Coastal Moro Cook Islander Cook Islands Easter Island Easter Islanders Efate Ellice Fiji Fijians FijiansAlgeria French Polynesia French Polynesian Friendly Islands Gaddang Gilbert Islander Gilberts Gilyak Nivkh Guadalcanal Guam Guamanian Halmahera Hawaiian HawaiianPa'u HawaiianJapanese, Left HawaiianPortugese, Right Hawaiians Historical Western Polynesia Hopi Ibalao Ifaluk Ifugao Igorot Igorot-Bontok Ilocano Ilongot Incas Indonesia Javanese Kalinga Kusaie Kusaie Islander Kuyonon Kwoma Land Dyak Lukban Luki Majuro Malaita Malays Malekula Malita Mangyan Manobo Maori Marquesas Marshallese Marshalls Matupe Melanesians Mentawei Micronesians Mokil Moluccas Moro Motu Nailega Viti Levu Navaho Negritos New Caledonia New Georgia New Guinea New Guinea Negrito New Hebrides New Ireland New Zealand Niassans Noro Nukuoro Obi Ontong Java Orang Laboe Orang Laut Palau Pangasinan Papua Papuans Peruvian Indians Philippine Negritos Philippines Phillippines Phoenix Islands Polynesians Ponape Portugese Portuguese Samoa Santa Cruz Scots Sinhalese Society Islanders Society Islands Solomon Islands Spaniards Subanun Sumatra Sumatra Islander Tagakaolo Tagalog Tagbanua Tahiti Tai Ternate Tidore Timor Tinggian Tiruray Tonga Tongan Tongans Toradja Torres Straits Islands

82. Cook Islands @ 250000.com, Local Links And Information, Cook Islands Arts And En Heart of Polynesia The complete guide, it covers geography, history, culture, investment,government, religion and details of each of the cook's 15 islands. http://www.250000.com/global/Oceania/Cook_Islands/

Add a Site Advertise Feedback Feedback ... Advertise Oceania World Web Cook Islands: Maps News Shopping 10 Top Searches • Careers • Entertainment • Finance • Home ... • Travel Cook Islands • Find products related to Cook Islands @ Amazon.com • Search the web for Cook Islands web sites Home Oceania : Cook Islands Business and Economy Maps and Views News and Media Society and Culture ... Cook Islands: The Heart of Polynesia The complete guide, it covers geography, history, culture, investment, government, religion and details of each of the Cook's 15 islands. Bid for position The Cook Islands Bid for position UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Cook Islands Environmental information and statistics, including details for individual islands in the group. Bid for position • Find products related to Cook Islands @ Amazon.com • Search the web for Cook Islands web sites Cook Islands: Maps News Add a Site Advertise ... Feedback Africa: Algeria Egypt Kenya Libya ... more... Asia: Bangladesh China Georgia Hong Kong ... more... Caribbean: Bahamas Barbados Cuba Jamaica ... more... Europe: Belgium France Germany Greece ... more... North America: Bermuda Canada Mexico United States ... more...

83. Cook Islands: Report: Part II: Analytical Section: Cont.  3 6.5.2.2 Agriculture. Growing your own food is a basic feature of life inthe cook islands and a part of cook islands’ culture and heritage. http://www2.unesco.org/wef/countryreports/cook_islands/rapport_2_2.htm

The EFA 2000 Assessment: Country Reports Cook Islands Previous Page Next Page 6.5 TRAINING IN ESSENTIAL SKILLS 6.5.1 Coordination of Training An aim of the Education Sector Action Plan was coordination of human resource policy and planning across all sectors. Since 1995, coordination of human resource activities has been facilitated by the Public Service Commission with many programs involving inter-ministry cooperation and coordination with non-government organisations. The Cook Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations has coordinated training especially amongst NGOs since 1994. 6.5.1.1 The Public Service Commission COURSES ISLAND NUMBER OF COURSES PARTICIPANTS FEMALES Tourism Rarotonga Outer Islands Fishing Rarotonga Outer Islands Horticulture Rarotonga Outer Islands Basic Engine Maintenance Rarotonga Outer Islands Basic Computer Rarotonga Outer Islands Office Administration Rarotonga Outer Islands Media Skills Rarotonga Outer Islands Justice of the Peace Rarotonga Outer Islands Customer Services Rarotonga Outer Islands Music Workshop Rarotonga Outer Islands Carving Attachment Rarotonga Outer Islands TOTAL Rarotonga Outer Islands Source : Frances Topa-Apera, Training Program Coordinator, Public Service Commission

84. Cook Islands: Report: Part II: Analytical Section: Cont.  4 6.5.3.6.2 Religious and Community Groups. Religion is an integral partof cook islands’ culture and society. Many churches of different http://www2.unesco.org/wef/countryreports/cook_islands/rapport_2_2_0.html

The EFA 2000 Assessment: Country Reports Cook Islands Previous Page Next Page 6.5.3 Health, Environment and Social Issues As a signatory to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Convention for the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Government of the Cook Islands is committed to a number of goals including : To achieve universal access to quality education, with particular priority being given to primary and technical education and job training To promote non-formal education for young people To promote greater responsibility and awareness on the interrelationships between population and sustainable development; health issues, including reproductive health; and gender equity. Ensuring equal access to education Developing non-discriminatory education and training The significant progress being made towards these goals is reflected in the education, training and public awareness programs conducted by the ministries and non-government organisations that work towards social progress in the Cook Islands. 6.5.3.1 Population Education In Schools

85. Nations Online :: New Zealand Newsgroup of New Zealand soc.culture.newzealand. Dependent Areas cook islands Governmentof the cook islands Official information on cook islands cook islands http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/new_zealand.htm

This page is part of One World - Nations Online One World - Nations Online Countries and Nations keywords: new zealand, newspapers, tourist information for new zealand, new zealand tourism, new zealand map Note: Links will open in a new browser window. New Zealand - Aotearoa Country Code: nz Flag of New Zealand Background: The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand withdrew from a number of defense alliances during the 1970s and 1980s. In recent years the government has sought to address longstanding native Maori grievances. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: Australia United Kingdom Official Sites of New Zealand New Zealand Government Online Entrance to all New Zealand Government web sites Governor General of New Zealand Web site of The Right Honourable Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, the personal representative of the Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II of New Zealand. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet The New Zealand Parliament Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Embassy of New Zealand Washington D.C. - USA Capital City: Wellington The Capital of New Zealand Map Map of New Zealand Political Map of New Zealand Map of New Zealand Statistics Statistics New Zealand - Te Tari Tatau The major source of official New Zealand statistics New Zealand News Kiwinews NZ News The New Zealand Herald New Zealand Newspaper, national and international news

86. Page One - Index To Cook Islands News Online This Week Daily newspaper of the cook islands provides news, weather, business developments, feature articles, and event information. http://www.cinews.co.ck/

Front Page Last updated Wednesday 2 April 2003 Main Stories Other Events Sports Court Report ... Sir Geoffrey Henry's Column MAIN STORIES MP super bill to go through Avatiu Demos in disarray? Petition to be presented to Parliament Cook Islands National launched ... Sevens team quarantined in NZ OTHER EVENTS String band comp next month People power raises $34,000 Blocked fuel line causes power cut Tamanu dancers leave next week ... Red Concorde to land in Rarotonga? SPORT Former boxing great to arrive Tupapa cricket 1 The rest 0 No mongoose chase last week First game against Wales in HK ... Kids triathlon this month LETTERS 27 March: I say 27 March: Sad about motu 27 March: Say no to Norm 27 March: 10 hours not six ... 2 April: Stay beautiful FEATURES Making an impact South meets west in cultural gathering Edson Raff, military man, adventurer SMOKE SIGNALS ... WILD STATEMENTS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Ambala Gardens - luxury apartment Avana Lagoon Cottage Blue Lagoon Villa Seashells Apartments ... Maiana Guesthouse BUSINESSES FOR SALE Law Firm Rental Company Souvenir/Framing SUBSCRIBE Daily e-mail subscription to CI News - including

87. Kia Orana - Welcome To The Cook Islands Extensive tourist guide to the cook islands features details of natural attractions, travel and things to do. http://www.cook-islands.com/

88. Fiji Islands - Culture, South Pacific Internet Travel Specialists, (pacificnavig Fijian culture has managed to http://www.pacificnavigator.com/fiji/aboutfiji/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT FIJI The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in Fiji FIJI INFORMATION Photo Gallery Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts ... Fiji News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery Fijian culture has managed to remain largely intact despite European contact and the influence of Western culture. However, many of the customs and traditions have been scaled down somewhat. In pre-missionary contact years, rituals, elaborate ceremonies, strict observance of customs were part of the Fijian way of life. Some of these violent customs were stopped after the missionaries arrived in Fiji. These included rites, associated with cannibalism, such as the piling up of bodies (which were later cooked) for a chief’s installation. Human sacrifice was also a part of daily living then. For example, when the posts for a temple or chief’s house were being set up, live men were put in the holes where the posts were to go - "to hold them up". Thankfully such practices are a thing of the past. But Fijian tradition and culture still lives on. The Fiji society is a communal one - with values placed high on the family unit, the village and the vanua (land). People in villages and those in urban areas share the communal obligations and rewards of community life and are led by a hereditary chief.

89. Cook Islands Art And Handicarfts cook islands Art and Handicrafts. cook islands Art The cook Islanders are fineartisans. Black pearls are the latest fashion items in the cook islands. http://www.the-cook-islands.com/arts.html

90. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Kia Orana,. Welcome to the new official web site of the cook islands TourismCorporation. The cook islands! your recipe for true paradise, http://www.cook-islands.com/main.php

The Cook Islands Culture Visitor Information Activities ... Search Kia Orana, Welcome to the new official web site of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. Within these pages we have assembled all the ingredients you will need for your perfect Cook Islands holiday. Learn of our cherished past blending harmoniously with a relaxed and modern lifestyle Meet our people- the spice of life- the heart of our flavoursome Cook Islands Cocktail. Move to the rhythmic songs and chants, sway with our dancers and feel your heart pound to the sounds of our Polynesian drums. Do you hunger for exploration or total relaxation? Discover Rarotonga- the vibrant capital of the Cook Islands or visit the outer islands, jewels of a tropical paradise which offer a blend of adventure and relaxation. Visit the Island of Aitutaki and experience the breathtaking allure of the crystal clear turquoise waters and the sparkling white sand beaches. Quench your desire with the ultimate South Pacific getaway.

91. Cook Islands cook islands (Introduction). The cook islands are becoming a popularholiday destination in the Pacific. Yet not crowded or having http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/cook_islands/cook_islands.htm

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News Member of Cook Islands (Introduction) The Cook Islands are becoming a popular holiday destination in the Pacific. Yet not crowded or having mass-tourism, there are good tourist facilities, landscapes are very attractive and prices are very reasonable. The population is Polynesian in origin, so there is typical South Seas hula and flower-lei traditions. Rarotonga is the largest island lying at the southern end of the group. The capital, Avarua is a thriving administrative and shopping centre with restaurants, hotels, banking and other facilities including the international airport. There are first class resorts, reef protected bays in which to snorkel, swim and sail and local bus transport which encircles the island every 45 minutes. From Rarotonga you can visit other Cook Island destinations such as Aitutaki, a 50 minute flight by Air Rarotonga; Atiu, north east of Rarotonga which offers untouched beaches and coral reefs riddled with caves; Mangaia, south east of Rarotonga surrounded by a narrHow fringing reef backed by the formidable cliffs of Makatea which reach heights of up to 60 metres; Mauke, with its fine caves located in the cliffs of the coral reef; Mitiaro which has a large swampy interior; Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Rakahanga, Manihiki, Nassau, Palmerston, and Suwarrow which has no permanent residents, only a caretaker. For more general information

92. Cook Islands Slide Show and some nightclubs. This night entertainment is not to be missed.more about cook Island Dancing. HOME www.islandsTravel.com. http://www.cook.islands-travel.com/Travel/culture01.html

Cook Island Dancing - 1 of 8 next The Cook Islanders are renowned in the Pacific for their eenchanting dancing and upbeat drumming. Several professional dance troupes perform for the public at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and some nightclubs. This night entertainment is not to be missed. more about ... Cook Island Dancing or click above for picture HOME www.Islands-Travel.com

93. Marshall Islands - EMaxia.com www.rmiembassyus.org/ami.html 87% Marshall islands culture The site provides indepthinformation on the culture of the Pacific island nation of the Marshall http://www.emaxia.com/searchaction_directory_country.cfm?Country=Marshall Island

94. Scoop: Cook Islands A “goldmine Of Inspiration” cook islands a “goldmine of inspiration” Thursday, 13 March 2003, 818 am PressRelease Creative New Zealand. cook islands a “goldmine of inspiration” http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/CU0303/S00071.htm

News Features My Scoop About Scoop ... General Cook Islands a “goldmine of inspiration” Thursday, 13 March 2003, 8:18 am Press Release: Creative New Zealand Cook Islands a “goldmine of inspiration” Pacific Arts Committee seeks applications to Cook Islands Artist’s Residency Applications to the 2003 Cook Islands Artist’s Residency, offered by the Pacific Arts Committee of Creative New Zealand, close on Friday 28 March. The annual three-month residency, awarded last year to senior Pacific artist Fatu Feu’u, is open to all visual artists of Pacific Islands heritage living, working and exhibiting in New Zealand. “Although the population is small, there is a lot of creative energy being generated in the Cook Islands,” Fatu Feu’u says. “It is a goldmine of inspiration.” The Pacific Arts Committee administers the residency, covers the costs of the airfares and materials, and provides a $3000 a month stipend. The Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development provides accommodation, studio space and other support while the artist is in the Cook Islands. The aims of the residency are two-fold. It provides the selected artist with an opportunity to work on a body of work in a new environment. The artist is also expected to work with local artists and students.

95. Pacific Islands Drug use and drug selling has become a popular peer group culture in the country, the officer said. Subscribe Now! Pacific Magazine and islands Business http://www.pacificislands.cc/pm122001/pinadefault.cfm?pinaid=7081

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