Child of Aꞌuaꞌu, Returning Home: A Community-Led Repatriation Project to Mangaia, Cook Islands

Cameron D. Young; Charlotte L. King; Hallie R. Buckley; Keni Moeroa; Nooroa Ngatae; Timoti Timoti

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-04692-5_8

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Child of Aꞌuaꞌu, Returning Home: A Community-Led Repatriation Project to Mangaia, Cook Islands

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Child of Aꞌuaꞌu, Returning Home: A Community-Led Repatriation Project to Mangaia, Cook Islands

Cameron D. Young, Charlotte L. King, Hallie R. Buckley, Keni Moeroa, Nooroa Ngatae and Timoti Timoti

Applied Bioarchaeology: Making an Impact, pp.163-180

Bioarchaeology and Social Theory, Springer Nature, 1st ed.

01/01/2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04692-5_8

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Abstract

Ancestral remains

Community-led

Cook Islands

Relationships

Repatriation

Assisting in the repatriation of ancestral human remains is perhaps one of the most important ways that bioarchaeologists can partner with communities today. In this chapter we discuss the first repatriation of historically-excavated ancestral remains to the Cook Islands. Although bioarchaeological analysis was an important part of this repatriation, the work was led by the descendant community, and the biological analysis was undertaken in line with community beliefs and designed to answer community questions. This chapter has been co-written by bioarchaeologists and community members, and intends to highlight the importance of collaboration and the lessons learned on both sides.

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Record Identifier: 9926825577601891
Title: Child of Aꞌuaꞌu, Returning Home: A Community-Led Repatriation Project to Mangaia, Cook Islands
Creators: Cameron D. Young
Charlotte L. King
Hallie R. Buckley
Keni Moeroa
Nooroa Ngatae
Timoti Timoti
Contributors: Catriona J. McKenzie (Editor) - University of Exeter
Lorna Tilley (Editor)
Jennifer E. Mack (Editor) - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Laura H. Evis (Editor) - University of Exeter
Publication Details: Applied Bioarchaeology: Making an Impact, pp.163-180
Academic Unit: Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin; Anatomy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Grant note: Office of Pacific Development, University of Otago
Date published ; e-published: 01/01/2026
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