Boulard, Florence, Lechene, Marine, and Kamblock, Lola (2025) Across the Tropical Pacific Ocean: Reflections on the Future of Kanaky-New Caledonia. Etropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics, 24 (1). pp. 280-303.

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Abstract

Imagination can be found in a range of human activities and the concept of envisioning the future has been a topic of discussion for centuries (Casey, 2000; Fuentes, 2017; Pelizzo, 2024;). Contemporary discussions on forecasting the future can often relate to climate change and geopolitical instability, as their profound impacts effect how societies must adapt. This paper draws attention to the imagined future of the often-overlooked Franco-Melanesian archipelago of Kanaky-New Caledonia in the South Pacific. As the local population faces growing uncertainties about their future, particularly since the riots of May 2024, it is timely to engage in such reflection. This study focuses on the narratives of the authors, three women from Kanaky-New Caledonia, who have migrated to Australia. As observers from across the ocean, we reflect on the challenges and possible futures of our island home; a place that remains deeply connected to our sense of identity. Here we draw from our experiences as women born across three different decades: the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. By sharing our voices, this paper aims to contribute to the broader discussions about the future of Kanaky-New Caledonia.

Item ID:	84895
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1448-2940
Copyright Information:	Creative Commons CC BY 4.0. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Date Deposited:	20 Mar 2025 01:32
FoR Codes:	45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4513 Pacific Peoples culture, language and history > 451309 Pacific Peoples land, culture and identity @ 100%
SEO Codes:	13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1399 Other culture and society > 139999 Other culture and society not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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