Can the Pacific Island Games be a Positive Influence to Bring Pacific Island Nations Together to Affect Positive Change Regionally?

Key Points

• Personal relationships centered on mutual respect and compassion are key to engagement within the Pacific Island Nations.
• It is possible to unify people in the achievement of a common goal while still respecting a nations individual culture, customs, and sovereignty.
• The unique culture of the Pacific Island Nations provides a blueprint for others to engage productively on highly sensitive issues.
• Sports and competition are the modern day expression of the Pacific Islander’s Warrior culture.