"Marking Indigeneity: The Tongan Art of Sociospatial Relations" by Tēvita O Ka‘ili (Review) By Maggie Wander

https://www.academia.edu/98230177/_Marking_Indigeneity_The_Tongan_Art_of_Sociospatial_Relations_by_T%C4%93vita_O_Ka_ili_Review_?nav_from=0a9db480-344e-4808-8d5e-b4491f7d5ee6 The paper explores the Tongan art of sociospatial relations, emphasizing the concept of tauhi vā, which is the harmonious maintenance of social duties through reciprocal actions in community life. It highlights how Tongans in Maui navigate the conflicts between work and cultural practices by reconfiguring time-space, ensuring that social relations are prioritized. Through detailed examples such as food sharing and celebration practices, the work illustrates how these cultural activities mark and sustain Tongan indigeneity in a migratory context. ...