The chapter by Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, published in the edited volume Researching the Pacific and Indigenous Peoples: Issues and Perspectives (2004), reflects on how Pacific Indigenous peoples have long shared their ocean, cultures, and knowledge, while also experiencing exploitation by outsiders. She emphasizes that Pacific pasts, presents, and futures are deeply interconnected and shaped by how communities safeguard their interests and development. The essay critiques research practices that silence Indigenous perspectives, urging instead a recognition of Pacific philosophies of knowledge grounded in ecology, spirituality, and relationships. Nabobo-Baba argues that research and writing should highlight these strengths rather than perpetuate silencing within academia.

Nabobo-Baba, Unaisi. 2004. “Research and Pacific Indigenous Peoples: Silenced Pasts and Challenged Futures.” In Researching Pacific and Indigenous Peoples: Issues and Perspectives; ed. by Baba, Tupeni L.; Okusitino Mahina; Nuhisifa Williams; Unaisi Nabobo-Baba: 17-32. Auckland: Centre for Pacific Studies, The University of Auckland.