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Changes in land use and settlement among the Yegaarticle 1966 • Dakeyne, R. B.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source is a study of the genesis and development of the so-called 'Yega Scheme' of agriculture undertaken by the Yega Orokaiva under the advisement of government agricultural officers. In essence, the 'scheme' involved the clearing of land and p...Co-operatives at Yegaarticle 1966 • Dakeyne, R. B.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This source describes the origin and development of the agricultural co-operative production and marketing movement, first introduced by the Anglican missionaries, among the Yega tribe at Gona, Popondetta Sub-district, in the Northern District of Pap...Village and town in New Guineabook chapter 1969 • Dakeyne, R. B.
Orokaiva • Oceania > Melanesia
This paper is a study of culture change among the Yega (Orokaiva) of the north coast of Papua, New Guinea (near Popondetta). The author presents a brief introductory sketch of selective aspects of traditional Yega ethnology -- social structure, kinsh...