House of Chiefs (Fiji)
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The term House of Chiefs is a collective term used to refer to the Fijian nobility, which consists of about seventy chiefs of various ranks. It is not a formal political body and should not be confused with the Great Council of Chiefs, which is a political body with a prescribed constitutional role. The membership of the two bodies does, however, overlap to a great extent.
[edit] The social hierarchy
Fijian society is traditionally very stratified. A hierarchy of chiefs presides over villages (koro), sub-districts (tikina vou), districts (tikina cokavata), and provinces (yasana). These administrative divisions generally correspond roughly with the social units of the extended family (tokatoka), clan (mataqali), tribe (yavusa), and land (vanua). Each mataqali is presided over by a chief, styled Ratu if male or Adi (pronounced Ahn-di) if female. Chiefs presiding over units above the mataqali have other, more prestigious titles, although they, too, are typically addressed and referred to as Ratu or Adi, although there are regional variations. In Rewa, Ro is used instead of Ratu and Adi, while in the Lau Islands Roko is used. In Kadavu and in the west of Fiji, Bulou substitutes for Adi. The method of appointing chiefs is not uniform, although the position is generally held for life (with some exceptions) and there is a hereditary element, although the son of a chief does not automatically succeed to the position on his father's death. A chief may hold more than one title, just as a peer may in the United Kingdom; the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, for example, was both Tui Nayau and Tui Lau.
[edit] Provinces and confederacies
For administrative purposes, Fiji is divided into fourteen provinces, each of which has a Provincial Council in which the chiefs from the province are represented, along with commoners. Each Provincial Council is headed by a Roko Tui, whose appointment must be approved by the Fijian Affairs Board, a government department, which must also approve all bylaws passed and taxes levied by the Councils. (Titles can be deceptive: not every chief styled Roko Tui heads a Provincial Council). The Provincial Councils are significant in that they not only administer communally owned land (more than 80 percent of Fiji's total land area), but also elect most of the representatives to the Great Council of Chiefs. Moreover, the Great Council of Chiefs, which is charged with choosing 14 of the 32 members of the Fijian Senate, the upper house of the Parliament, normally delegates that task to the fourteen Provincial Councils.
All of the chiefs also belong to one of three confederacies: Kubuna, Burebasaga, and Tovata. For the most part, the boundaries of the confederacies correspond to the boundaries of the provinces. An anomaly exists in the west of the country, where the provinces of Ba and Ra are split between the confederacies of Kubuna and Burebasaga. This does not affect administration, however, as the confederacies and the provinces fulfill different roles, the former being based on the relationship of chiefs and clans, and the latter being formal political entities.
The highest chiefly title of all, the Tui Viti (King of Fiji), has been vacant since 1874, when King Seru Epenisa Cakobau ceded the islands to the United Kingdom. But the Tui Viti title was relatively new; it was never a traditional kingly title of Fiji, but came into being after the death of Tanoa Visawaqa and the rise of his son Seru Epenisa Cakobau.
However the title has been recognised since that time and the British Monarch has filled a similar role since; even since Fiji became a republic in 1987, the Great Council of Chiefs has continued to recognize Elizabeth II as its most senior chief.
[edit] List of Fijian chiefly titles
The following table depicts Fiji's districts, sub-districts, and villages, with their chiefs. Each chief, if known, is named in italics under his or her full formal title, which is in bold. The majority of chiefs rule over a group of villages (koro) belonging to a Tikina Vou (sub-district); some Tikina Vou are subdivided into two or more groupings of villages, each with its own chief. In a few cases, two groups of villages, or even two sub-districts, share a single chief. This is more common in Naitasiri Province than elsewhere. In the table, this is indicated by backgrounding in the same colour the areas shared by a chief. The Lau Islands are an anomaly: unlike the other provinces, their districts are not subdivided into sub-districts.
The districts, sub-districts, and villages are arranged, not alphabetically, but in the order of precedence of their chiefs. This order is not without controversy, but protocol generally observes it.
[edit] Ba
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Ba | Nailaga | Nawaivituri na Marama na Tui Ba (Tiliva Bukuya) Nailaga, Votua, Nawaqarua, Matawalu, Nasolo, Koroqaqa |
| Bulu | Koronubu na Momo na Tui Ba (Tiliva Koronubu) Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka Sorokoba, Natalecake, Vadravadra, Sasa, Natunuku, Natu |
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| Magodro | Magodro | Naroyasi na Momo na Tui Magodro Bukuya, Nadevo, Navaga, Tabalei, Tabuquto, Nasivikoso |
| Naloto | Tabuatolu na Momo na Tui Naloto Toge, Balevuto, Nadrugu |
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| Nalotawa | Namaravulevu na Momo na Tui Yakete Nalotawa, Navilawa, Nanuku, Tukuraki, Yaloku |
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| Nadi | Nadi | Navatulevu na Momo na Tui Nadi Disputed between Ratu Kaliova Dawai and Ratu Napolioni Naulia Dawai [1] Narewa, Nakavu, Namotomoto, Navoci, Saunaka, Dratabu |
| Sikituru | Sikituru, Moala, Yavunsania, Korovuto | |
| Tavua | Tavua | Bila na Momo na Tui Tavua Ratu Ovini Bokini Tavualevu, Nabuna, Korovou, Vatuvui, Nadelei |
| Savatu | Tilivalevu na Momo na iTaukei Nubu Nagatagata, Waikubukubu, Vatucere (Nadala), Vunabuna, Tewa, Koro |
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| Qaliyatina | Na Momo na Tui Yalatina Navala, Nakoroboya |
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| Vuda | Vuda | Vunisei na Momo na Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda Veiseisei, Lauwaki, Lomolomo, Namara, Abaca |
| Sabeto | Erenavula na Momo na Tui Sabeto Ratu Kaliova Numuni Mataitoga Koroyaca, Narokorokoyawa, Natalau, Naboutini, Nadele (Korobebe) |
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| Vitogo | Sukanacagi na Momo na Tui Vitogo Ratu Viliame Sovasova Vitogo, Naviyago |
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| Momo na iTaukei Vidilo Namoli, Saru |
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| Momo na iTaukei Saqele Vakabuli |
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| Yasawa | Nacula | Nacula na Momo na Tui Drola Nacula, Malakati, Matacawalevu, Vuaki, Navotua, Naisilisili, Namatayalevu |
| Momo na Ratu Yaqeta |
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| Yasawa | Vatanitawake na Momo na Tui Yasawa Yasawa irara, Teci, Daloma, Tamusua, Bukama |
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| Naviti | Naviti | Neilesu na Momo na Tui Naviti Soso |
| Nadikalagi na Marama na Tui Marou Marou, Kese, Gunu, Somosomo, Muaira |
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| Waya | Nalotu na Momo na Tui Waya Yalobi, Natawa, Wayalevu, Naluwaki |
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| Viwa | Tui ViwaNalagi na Momo na Tui Viwa Natia, Naibalebale, Yakani |
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| Nawaka | Nawaka | Nalagi na Momo na Tui Nawaka Ratu Apisai Naevo Nawaka, Namulomulo, Vatutu, Evuna, Tubenasolo |
| Vaturu | Momo na Tui Yalatina Nagado, Natawa |
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| Rukuruku | Momo na Tui Nasesevia Vunamoli, Nawaqadamu, Uto |
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| Na Kai ni Yasa Rararua, Dreke |
[edit] Bua
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Bua | Bua | Cakaunitabua na Turaga na Tui Bua Bua, Navunievu, Koroinasolo, Tiliva, Nawailevu, Dalomo, Waitabu |
| Navakasiga | Turaga na Buli Navakasiga Naviqiri, Nasau, Naivaka |
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| Lekutu | Turaga na Buli Lekutu Votua, Namuavoivoi, Banikea, Kavula, Tavea, Galoa, Nasorowaqa, Yagaqa |
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| Wainunu | Wainunu | Turaga na Tui Wainunu Daria, Nakorotiki, Nakawakawa, Cogea, Navakasali, Nadua, Saolo |
| Solevu | Turaga na Ai Sualevu Nawaido, Makolei, Cavaga |
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| Nadi | Turaga na Buli Navere Nasavu, Nasolo, Nasawana, Sawani |
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| Vuya | Vuya | Vuya na Turaga Tui Vuya Navave, Vuya |
| Turaga na Buli Raviravi Nabouwalu, Wairiki, Yadua |
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| Dama | Dama na Buli Dama Dama, Nasau, Nawaca, Tavuloma, Naruwai, Nagadoa, Driti |
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| Kubulau | Kubulau na Tui Kubulau Kiobo, Namalata, Raviravi, Navatu, Waisa, Nasasaivua, Natokalau, Nakorovou, Nadivakarua, Kilaka |
[edit] Cakaudrove
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Cakaudrove | Cakaudrove | Lalagavesi na Turaga na Tui Cakau na i Sokula Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Somosomo, Loa, Lovonivonu, Nakobo, Nabagasau, Nanuca, Nawi, Dakuniba, Tavuki |
| Navunisa na Tui Taveuni Welagi, Yacata |
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| Vuna | Na Turaga na Sau kei Vuna Kanacea, Nakorovou, Navakawau |
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| Wainikeli | Laucala | Turaga na Tui Laucala Dreketi, Kocoma, Naqelelevu, Toga, Yanuca |
| Wainikeli | Turaga na Tuwei
Ratu Talemo Ratakele |
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| Tunuloa | Tunuloa | Turaga na Tui Tunuloa Kanakana, Karoko, Koroivonu, Muana, Naqaravatu, Navetau, Salia, Wailevu, Nailou |
| Natewa | Sovatabua na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Viliame Gasagasa Natewa, Buca, Dawa, Tukavesi, Vusaratu, Vusasivo, Nadavaci |
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| Nasavusavu | Savusavu | Turaga na Tui Nasavusavu Yaroi, Naidi |
| Turaga na Tunisa Nagigi, Nacavanadi, Nacekoro, Nukubalavu, Savudrodro, Vivili, Waivunia |
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| Naweni | Turaga na Tui Naweni Tacilevu, Naweni, Dromuninuku |
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| Navatu | Turaga na Tui Navadra Viani, Nasinu Ratu i Navatu |
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| Vaturova | Vaturova | Turaga na Tui Vaturova
Ratu Wilisoni Rokotuibua |
| Koroalau | Turaga na Tui Koroalau Vuinadi, Bucalevu, Nakawaga, Nabua, Nukubolu, Vunidogoloa |
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| Wairiki | Turaga na Tui Wairiki Saweni, Navakuru, Satulaki, Matalolo |
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| Saqani | Saqani | Turaga na Tui Vanualevu Saqani, Lakeba, Malake, Biaugunu, Naboutini, Nadogo, Nacula, Natuvu, Navetau, Sese, Volivoli, Vuniwai, Cuku, Vela, Vanuami, Waivula, Naiyalayala |
| Tawake | Turaga na Vunivalu Tawake, Nagasauva, Vatu, Wainigadru, Wainiika, Yasawa |
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| Wailevu | Wailevu West | Turaga na Tui Wailevu Ratu Kinijoji Maivalili Valeni, Batiri, Nayarailagi, Naiqaqi, Vatuvonu, Dawara, Vunidawamou, Natuvu, Laucala |
| Wailevu East | Wailevu, Vakativa, Waisali, Buca, Nasawana, Nakasa, Natua, Vunivesi, Navatukawa, Vuadomo, Urata |
[edit] Kadavu
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Tavuki | Tavuki | Nacolase na Turaga na Tui Tavuki Ratu Ilitomasi Waqanivavalagi Tavuki, Baidamudamu, Nukunuku, Nagonedau, Solodamu, Natumua, Waisomo, Namuana, Namalata, Galoa, Cevai |
| Ravitaki | Namanusa na Turaga na Tui Ravitaki Wailevu, Mokoisa, Muani, Ravitaki, Solovola, Matanuku, Nasegai |
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| Nalovani na Roko Tui Drawe Nasegai |
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| Sanima | Nawaimalua Turaga na Tui Drue Drue, Navuatu, Naikorokoro, Naivakarauniniu, Namara, Mataso |
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| Nabukelevu | Nabukelevu | Valesasa na Turaga na Tui Nabukelevu Daviqele, Dagai, Talaulia, Lomati, Nabukelevura, Qalira, Nasau, Kabariki, Levuka, Muaninuku, Tabuya |
| Yawe | Valedeideiga Turaga na Tui Yawe Nalotu, Natokalau, Korovou, Yakita, Naqalotu, Tawava |
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| Naceva | Naceva | Koroisoso na Turaga na Tui Nacewa Soso, Vukavu, Kadavu, Jioma, Niudua, Nacomoto, Dravuwalu, Muanisolo, Vunisei, Daku, Yavitu |
| Yale | Naivibati na Turaga na Tui Yale Rakiraki, Gasele, Nauciwai, Levuka, Naioti |
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| Nakasaleka | Nakasaleka | Nabala na Turaga na Tui Nakasa Nakoronawa, Lomanikoro, Nakaunakoro, Nakaugasele, Kavala, Lawaki, Solotavui, Tiliva, Matasawalevu, Nukuvou, Vacalea |
| Ono | Vabea vua na Gone Turaga na Tui Ono Bulou Salote Waisomo,Vabea, Narikoso, Naqara, Nabouwalu, Buliya, Dravuni |
[edit] Lau
| Tikina (District) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Lakeba | Vuanirewa na Turaga na Tui Nayau Tubou, Nasaqalau, Vakano, Yadrana, Nukunuku, Waitabu, Waciwaci, Levuka |
| Oneata | Bukatatanoa na Turaga na Tui Oneata Waiqori, Dakuiloa |
| Moce | Delaimakotu na Turaga na Ramasi Nasau, Korotolu |
| Vulaga | Vanuaseu na Turaga na Tui Vulaga Muanaira, Muanaicake, Naividamu, Ogea |
| Ono | Naduruvesi, na Turaga na Tui Ono Nukuni, Lovoni, Matokana, Doi, Vatoa |
| Kabara | Turaga na Tui Kabara Naikeleyaga, Tokalau, Lomaji, Udu, Namuka, Komo |
| Totoya | Narocake na Turaga na Roko Sau Tovu, Ketei, Dravuwalu, Udu, Vanuavatu |
| Moala | Nai Vucu ni Masi na Turaga na Tui Nasau/Yavusa Turagalevu na Turaga na Tui Moala Naroi, Nasoki, Keteira, Vunuku, Cakova, Vadra, Maloku, Muaikacuni |
| Matuku | Burotukula na Turaga na Tui Matuku Yaroi, Nakabati, Qalikarua, Levukaidaku, Makadru, Raviravi, Lomaji |
| Nayau | Na Vaka i Tuinayau Salia, Liku, Narocivo |
| Lomaloma | Turaga na Rasau Turaga Na Ravunisa Lomaloma,Sawana, Susui, Narocivo, Namalata, Uruone, Levukana, Dakuiloma, Tuvuca |
| Mualevu | Sau kei Mualevu, na Turaga na Tui Mavana Ratu Josefa Basulu Mualevu, Mavana, Daliconi, Malaka, Muamua, Boitaci, Cikobia, Yavea |
| Cicia | Naveretabu na Turaga na Tui Cicia Tarukua, Natokalau, Lomaji, Mabula, Naceva |
[edit] Lomaiviti
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Ovalau | Levuka | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Levuka Ratu Kolinio Rokotuinaceva Levuka, Vagadaci, Waitovu, Vuma, Toki, Vatukalo, Nawowo, Yaravudi, Taviya, Rukuruku |
| Nasinu | Rokotuibau na Rokotakala Nasinu, Naikorokoro, Tokou, Natokalau, Draiba |
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| Lovoni | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu Lovoni, Nacobo, Nukutocia, Visoto, Vuniivisavu |
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| Bureta | Turaga na Vunivalu Naiviteitei, Nasoga, Navuloa |
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| Moturiki | Turaga na Ratu Niubasaga, Nasesara, Navuti, Nasauvuki, Naicabecabe, Yanuca, Daku, Uluibau, Sovuna, Wawa, Nasauraki |
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| Batiki | Batiki | Turaga Tora ni Bau Yavu, Mua, Manuku, Naigani |
| Koro | Mudu | Gone Turaga na Mata ni Mudu Mudu, Tuatua, Nagaidamu, Sinuvaca, Nasau, Nacamaki, Nakodu, Namacu |
| Cawa | Gone Turaga na Tui Naigani Nabasovi, Vatulele, Nabuna, Tavua, Navaga, Kade |
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| Nairai | Nairai | Kubuna i Wai na Turaga na Tui Nairai Natauloa, Tovulailai, Lawaki, Vutuna, Waitoga |
| Gau | Sawaieke | Nadawa na Turaga na Takalai-Gau Ratu Marika Uluinadawa Lewanavanua Sawaieke, Somosomo, Nawaikama, Nukuloa, Levukaigau, Lovu, Vadravadra, Yadua |
| Navukailagi | Naiviqeleqele na Turaga na Ratu Navukailagi, Baravi, Vione, Qarani |
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| Vanuaso | Turagalewena na Turaga na Tui Vanuaso na Vunivalu Vanuaso, Lekanai, Nacavanadi, Malawai, Lamiti |
[edit] Macuata
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Macuata | Macuata | Caumatalevu na Turaga na Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere Macuataiwai, Ligau, Nakalou, Namama, Navouono, Nabukadogo, Naduri, Naqumu, Nasuva, Navidamu, Daku, Niurua, Ravuravu, Yaro, Vatuboroboro, Buavou |
| Mali | 'Turaga na Tui Mali Apenisa Bogiso Nakawaga, Ligaulevu, Matailabasa, Vesi |
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| Dreketi | Uluitoga na Vunivalu Turaga na Tui Dreketi Ratu Maculeku Rokocegu Nabavatu, Nakanacagi, Nabiti, Nasigasiga, Vunisea, Nasea, Lutukina |
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| Cikobia | Cikobia | Turaga na Tui Cikobia Vatulele, Nautovatu, Vuninuku, Nalele |
| Dogotuki | Namuka | Namuka vua na Qaqa Visoqo, Lakeba, Nabubu, Nasovivi, Naua, Gevo, Naisamuwaqa, Cawadevo, Qelewara, Nasovi, Solevukoso, Delaivadra, Ravuka |
| Dogotuki | Marama na Tui Vuna Rauriko, Lagi, Namukalau, Kedra, Vitina, Nabourewa, Nabuna, Qaranivai, Vugalei, Nayaroyaro |
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| Udu | Vua na Sauvou Vunikodi, Nukusa, Cawaro, Nabouono, Nukudamu |
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| Sasa | Sasa | Turaga na Taukei Sasa Sasa, Korotubu, Namakomako, Nasealevu, Navakasobu, Korovuli, Tabia, Vuiraqilai |
| Seaqaqa | Turaga na Masi e Seaqaqa Naravuka, Nanenivuda, Batiri, Nacaurokovi, Nacereyaga, Natua, Saivou, Nayarailagi, Vesidrua, Lomaloma |
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| Labasa | Labasa | Wasavulu na Turaga na Tui Labasa Adi Salanieta Ritova Nasekula, Nakorowiri, Batinikama, Vunimoli, Dreketilailai, Namoli, Vunivau, Vuo, Mataniwai, Bulileka, Nubuniyavula, Qelemumu, Raranibulubulu, Nacula, Naqai, Waikisi |
| Nadogo | Turaga na Tui Nadogo Ratu Viliame Rovabokola Vunivutu, Kavewa, Nabutubutu, Nasasa |
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| Turaga na Tui Nubu Nubu, Mouta, Nakelikoso, Navakebuli, Sogobiau, Caurokorika |
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| Wailevu | Turaga na Tui Wailevu Ratu Rokodewala Niumataiwalu Wailevu, Nakama, Vatulovona, Vuinakawakawa, Savusavutaga, Wakanilato, Nasaqa, Yaudigi, Dogocu |
[edit] Nadroga-Navosa
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Cuvu | Cuvu | Nakuruvakarua i Louvatu na Ka Levu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu Cuvu, Nayevuyevu, Tore, Yadua, Rukurukulevu, Hanahana, Sila |
| Tuva | Leweniyarayara na Taukei Vunawi Vouwa, Nadroumai, Togovere, Semo, Nabau, Kamisi, Emuri, Niu Yoka |
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| Sigatoka | Nasigatoka | Louvatu na Tui Nadroga Nasigatoka, Yavulo, Nasama, Vunavutu, Volivoli |
| Tui Madudu Nayawa, Laselase |
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| Nokonoko | Turaga na Tui Tabanivonoicake Naduri, Lawai, Nakabuto, Nakalavo, Vunatuvau, Kilivalevu, Qereqere |
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| Waicoba | Turaga na Tui Nasesevia Narewa, Vagadra, Narata |
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| Malomalo | Malomalo | Turaga na Tui Nasosowaqa Malomalo |
| Taukei Nasoqo Nadivi |
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| Tui Nasoni Nalele, Sanasana, Vusama, Navisabasaba, Batiri, Togobula |
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| Raviravi | Turaga na Tui Tabanivoniwai Momi, Yako, Nabila |
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| Wai | Nalolo na Turaga na Tui Nabolo Lomawai, Kubuna, Nakorokula, Navutu, Tau, Bavu |
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| Baravi | Conua | Nabili Turaga na Tui Conua Sikeli Tawake Vatukarasa, Malevu, Korotogo, Naroro, Nawamagi, Nalaca, Nadrala |
| Komave | Vusu na Turaga na Tui Vusu Komave, Namatakula, Biausevu, Navola |
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| Korolevuiwai | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i wai Votua, Votualailai, Tagaqe, Namada |
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| Koroinasau | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i vanua Balenabelo, Vunayayawa, Saru, Sauvi |
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| Ruwailevu | Mavua | Turaga na Qali Mavua Raiwaqa, Mavua, Tubeirata |
| Naqalimare | Turga na Tui Qalimare Koroisagana, Sautabu, Natawatawadi, Toga, Vunaqoru, Raveyaga, Korona, Rarabasaga |
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| Bemana | Raralevu na Tui Davutukia Tuvu, Korotuluve, Vulinagerua, Nailebaleba |
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| Nasikawa | Nasikawa na Tui Nasikawa Nawairabe, Korovou, Matokana |
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| Navosa | Namataku | Turaga na Tui Nasaunivalu Keiyasi, Nasaucoko, Draiba |
| Turaga na Tui Namataku Sawene, Wauosi, Nausori, Navula, Edrau |
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| Noikoro | Koroivabeka na Turaga na Tui Noikoro Ratu Tomasi Latianara Korolevu, Namoli, Nukuilau, Vatubalavu, Nubuyanitu, Draubuta, Noikoro, Viti Levu, Wema |
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| Nadrau | Turaga na Tui Nadrau Nadrau, Nabawaqa, Qalinasau, Naga (Vanua Levu) |
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| Navatusila | Turaga na Tui Navatusila Nabutautau, Sauvakarua, Nanuku, Tuvavatu |
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| Vatulele | Vatulele | Vunisalevu na Tui Ekubu Ekubu, Taunovo, Lomanikaya, Bouwaqa |
| Malolo | Malolo | Turaga na Tui Lawa Solevu, Yaro, Tavua, Yanuca |
[edit] Naitasiri
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Naitasiri | Naitasiri | Matanikutu na Turaga na Qaranivalu Ratu Inoke Takiveikata Navuso, Tamavua, Kalabu, Vuniniudrovu, Kasavu, Nacokaika, Naganivatu, Nakini, Natowaika, Deladamanu, Waitolu, Drekeiwaila |
| Vuna | Roko tui Vuna na Turaga na Vunivalu Ro Alipate Macanawai Raicebe Sawani, Navatuvula, Colo-i-Suva |
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| Lomaivuna | Viria | Nakorolevu na Turaga na Vunivalu Viria, Naqali, Namuamua, Gusuisuva, Navolau, Natavea, Nataveaira |
| Navuakece | Navuakece na Turaga na Vunivalu Navutu, Nawaqabena, Korovou, Vatuili, Delaiwaimale, Waisa |
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| Rara | Naqaranikula na Turaga na Vunivalu Naluwai, Waidracia, Nasavu |
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| Nabaitavo | Burenitu na Turaga na Vunivalu Nabaitavo, Navoka |
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| Waimaro | Waidina | Waimaro na Marama na Roko Tui Waimaro Adi Pateresio Vonokula Nabukaluka, Nadakuni, Lomai, Vanuakula, Nauluvatu, Navurevure, Wainawaqa, Nasirotu, Nasele, Naseuvou, Delailasakau |
| Soloira | Waimaro na Turaga na Roko Tui Waimaro Waikalou, Navatukia, Vunidawa |
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| Matailobau | Matailobau | Siko i Nabena na i Taukei ni Waluvu Nairukuruku, Navuniyasi, Taulevu, Delaitoga, Nabena |
| Turaga na Vunivalu Matailobau |
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| Waima | Siko Koroqele na Turaga na Vunivalu Nakorovatu, Naqara, Vusiga |
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| Lutu | Lutu na Turaga na Tui Lutu Lutu, Navuiyaro, Nukuloa |
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| Nagonenicolo | Waimaro, Delai na Ulucavu na Turaga na Vunivalu Nakorosule, Waibalavu, Nawaisomo, Wairuarua, Nasalia, Laselevu, Udu |
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| Wainimala | Noimalu | Railevu na Tui Nakurukuruvakatini Nakorokoroyawa, Korovou, Matawailevu, Nasava, Nasauvere, Tubarua |
| Muaira | Navunitivi na Turaga na Vunivalu Lutu, Matainasau, Waibasaga, Botenaulu, Sawanikula, Nabukunivatu, Bulibulinakuro, Nadovu |
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| Nadaravakawalu | Navatusila na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Vereimi Rovitivau Rinakama Naivucini, Saumakia, Naitauvoli, Nuku |
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| Nabobuco | Bureca Turaga na Tui Nabobuco Naqelewai, Rewasau, Nasiriti, Nasoqo, Roma |
[edit] Namosi
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Namosi | Namosi | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua Namosi, Navunibau, Navuniyasitu, Narukunibua, Waivaka, Naduruyasi |
| Wainikoroiluva | Wainikoroiluva | Namuamua Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Namuamua, Nukusere, Nakavika, Navunikabi, Saliyadrau |
| Veinuqa | Nasoqo, Wainilotulevu, Korovou, Wainiyavu, Burotu, Vunidovu | |
| Naqarawai | Gone Turaga na Tui Namosi Naqarawai, Wainimakutu, Naraiyawa |
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| Veitavatuloa | Veitavatuloa | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Veivatuloa, Mau, Nabukavesi, Qilai, Navunisoco, Lobau, Namelimeli, Nakavu |
[edit] Ra
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Saivou | Naroko | Turaga na Leweivatudamu Rewasa, Vatukacevaceva |
| Tui Yavulevu Nokonoko, Vaidoko, Narara, Danivau, Naboutolu |
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| Tokaimalo | Navunivau na Turaga na Vunivalu Nayaulevu, Mataveikai, Nabalebale, Vunisea, Vuniyaumunu, Nailwa, Naraviravi, Naivutu, Navarai |
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| Saivou | Turaga na Ratu ni Natauiya Nanukuloa, Barotu, Naiserelagi, Tokio, Rokoroko |
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| Nailuva | Turaga na Tui Korosovaulevu Nailuva, Nararavou, Balasere, Naqelecibi, Namasia |
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| Nalaba | Tokineke na Turaga na Leweitokineke Burelevu, Nativi, Namara |
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| Rakiraki | Rakiraki | Turaga na Tunavitilevu Ratu Meli Bolobolo Navatulevu, Vatusekiyasawa, Navuavua, Vitawa, Malake |
| Raviravi | Raviravi na Turaga Tunavatu Nadrauniivi, Togavere, Vunitogoloa, Naivunivuni, Narewa, Narabuli, Naseyani, Nananu |
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| Navolau | Turaga na Ratu ni Natokea Navolau No.1, Namuaimada, Navolau No.2 |
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| Nakorotubu | Nakorotubu | Turaga na Gonesau Namarai, Naocobau, Verevere, Saioko, Nadavacia |
| Bureiwai | Burenitu na Turaga na Tui Dama Delaiyadua, Nadogoloa, Matainananu, Naivoco |
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| Kavula | Turaga na Gonesau Nabukadra, Nayavutoka |
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| Bureivanua | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu Sowa, Balekinaga, Nalidi, Matuku |
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| Nakuilava | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu Bucalevu, Toki, Draunaleka, Tobu, Savulotu, Dama |
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| Mataso | Nakorovou, Natikoso | |
| Navitilevu | Turaga na Tui Navitilevu Nayavuira, Navuniivi, Nasau, Veidrala |
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| Nalawa | Lawaki | Nakorovou, Nawairuku, Namara, Sawenivo |
| Nasau | Nasau na Turaga na Tui Nasau Nadawa, Ovalau, Vanuakula, Nubumakita, Nukulau, Nasukamai, Nauria |
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| Nalawa | Nacobicibici na Turaga na Tui Nalawa Matawailevu, Nausori, Burenitu |
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| Nababa | Nababa na Turaga na Ratu Rokovuaka, Navitilevu, Nalalawa |
[edit] Rewa
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Rewa | Rewa | Burebasaga na Gone Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi na Vunivalu Ro Teimumu Vuikaba Tuisawau-Kepa(Roko Tui Dreketi) and Ro Joni Mataitini (Vunivalu) Lomanikoro, Nasigatoka, Nukutubu, Nabua, Nasilai, Drekena, Vunuku, Tavuya, Nukui, Narocivo, Lokia |
| Vutia | Turaga na Tunidau Muanaicake, Muanaira, Laucala |
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| Toga | Vunisalevu na Turaga na Tui Toga Ratu Meli Todua Navatuyaba, Vunisei, Muana |
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| Noco | Noco | Vunisa na Turaga na Tui Noco Nabudrau, Nakuruwai, Nacuru, Taci, Nakauwaru, Navaka, Matanimoli, Naqarani, Naivilaca, Narocake |
| Burebasaga | Gone Turaga na Roko Tuni Burebasaga, Waivou, Naivikasara, Suva Lailai |
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| Dreketi | Turaga na Roko Tui Nadugaca Vunisinu, Nalase, Nabuli, Nadoria, Nakorovou |
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| Suva | Suva | Turaga na Tui Suva Ratu Epeli Kanakana Suvavou, Waiqanake, Muaivuso, Togalevu, Lami, Nabaka, Wainawa, Naivikinikini |
| Beqa | Sawau | Nacurumoce na Turaga na Tui Sawau Ratu Timoci Matanitobua Dakuibeqa, Dakuni, Soliyaga, Naceva, Rukua |
| Raviravi | Turaga na Tui Raviravi Ratu Kevueli Tavainavesi Raviravi, Nawaisomo, Lalati |
[edit] Serua
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Serua | Serua | Korolevu na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Peni Latianara Serua, Navatulevu, Nabukelevu, Nabotini, Namaqumaqua, Vunaniu, Korovisilou, Yanuca, Culanuka |
| Deuba | Dravuni na Turaga Tui Dravuni Sadro, Nasavu, Saniveiuto, Vunibau |
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| Nuku | Nuku | Sayake na Turaga na Tanisayake Nuku, Waibogi, Wainadiro, Masi, Naimasimasi, Sabata |
| Batiwai | Vusu na Turaga na Tani Vusu Galoa, Nakorovou, Dranikula, Wainiyabia, Qarasarau |
[edit] Tailevu
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Bau | Bau | Kubuna na Tui Kaba na Vunivalu Bau, Soso, Lasakau, Namuka, Nakoroivau, Natila, Cautata, Dromuna, Ovea, Vatanni, Vatoa, Viwa, Waicoka |
| Natena na Roko Tui Kiuva Kiuva, Muanaira, Naqeledamu, Logani, Natila |
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| Namara | Turaga na Roko Tui Veikau Naisausau, Nakorolevu, Matamaivere, Tubalevu, Naikawaga, Nakalawaca |
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| Nausori | Na Turaga na Ratu Ratu Peni Rokotuibau Nausori, Vunimono, Nadali, Verata-Wailevu, Naduru, Molituva, Namono |
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| Dravo | Navitomi na Turaga na Tudrau Dravo, Naisogovau, Naila, Mokani, Maumi |
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| Namata | Nacobua na Turaga na Roko Tui Namata Ratu Peni Tagive Raralevu, Namata |
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| Verata | Verata | Burelevu i Naisanokonoko na Turaga na Ratu Ratu Ivereimi Ravoka Ucunivanua, Naivuruvuru, Navunimono, Naloto, Sawa, Kumi, Naigani, Uluiloli |
| Namalata | Waimarolevulevu na Turaga na Ratu Matacaucau, Matacula, Nailega, Nakorovou, Veinuqa, Naitutu, Navunisole, Nakalawaca, Delasui, Nayawasara, Davetalevu |
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| Tai | Turaga na Roko Tui Tai Dravuni, Naisaumua, Naiborebore |
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| Vugalei | Vunisalevu na Tui Vugalei Natobuniqio, Namulomulo, Nadaro, Sote, Visa, Savu, Naimasimasi, Naqeledamu, Logani |
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| Taivugalei | Burerua na Turaga na Vunivalu Natuva, Nameka, Vatukarasa, Tonia |
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| Sawakasa | Sawakasa | Nadereivalu na Turaga na Ratu Sawakasa No.1, Sawakasa No. 2, Burerua, Dakuinuku, Lodoni, Vorovoro |
| Namena | Nawainovo na Tui Wainovo Nburenivalu, Nananu, Bureevu, Lawaki, Qoma, Qelekuro, Nabualau, Delaikuku, Nadrano |
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| Dawasamu | Dawasamu na Turaga na Ratu Driti, Delakado, Luvunavuaka, Nataleira, Silana, Nasinu, Nabualau, Delasui, Natadrave |
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| Nakelo | Nakelo | Rara o Nakelo na Turaga na Tui Nakelo Nauluvatu, Namuka-Vakali, Visama, Tumavia, Muana, Naluna, Vutuvo, Waikete, Naimalovau, Vaturua, Nasilai, Nakualevu, Anitioki, Kelili, Nukulau, Vunivaivai, Vadrai |
| Nuku | Turaga na Tui Nabou Natogadravu, Naselai, Natoveya |
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| Tokatoka | Naceruku na Turaga na Tora Dreketi Ratu Apenisa Tagivetaua Nabitu, Vuci, Draubuta, Lomainasau, Vanuadina, Nakaile, Vanualevu |
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| Buretu | Naibati na Turaga na Tora Naibati Ratu Nailovolovo Buretu, Matainoco, Nabouciwa, Naivakacau, Daku |
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| Wainibuka | Naloto | Naloto na Turaga na Tui Naloto Naivicula, Naveicovatu, Nasau |
| Wailotua | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu Wailotua No. 2, Nalabe, Natokalau, Wailotua No. 1 |
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| Nasautoka | Turaga Sau na Vunivalu Ratu Seru Seruvakula Nasautoka, Nabouva |
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| Nayavu | Bau na Roko Tui Bau Nayavu, Naqia, Naseibitu, Namoka, Naveiveiwali, Natuvatuvavatu |
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| Nailega | Naduadua na Turaga na Vunivalu Naibita, Nailega, Wailevu, Nabulini, Manu |
[edit] References
- Bula Vakavanua, by Semi B Seruvakula - 2000 - Ethnology (Fiji); Fijians (Social life and customs) reference to chart composition
- Fiji and the Fijians by Thomas Williams, James Calvert reference to Tui Viti title Chapter 2 Pages 33-34, also good reference for social structure and villages and titles
- The World of Talk on a Fijian Island: An Ethnography of Law and Communicative Causation - Page 64, by Andrew Arno - 1993, reference on social structures such as Yavusa, Matagali and Tokatoka along with other aspects
[edit] External links
- Ai Cavuti
- web article listing women Chiefs refer briefly to House of Chiefs as some were members
