'Vala North'

Films on traditional practices premier

Gwala is life and Vala North tell the stories of two communities, one in Milne Bay and the other in New Ireland Province, highlighting traditional ways of supporting conservation.

While these communities differ in language, geography and culture, they share practices that govern how communities can more sustainably manage the environment around them. This includes limiting access to areas restricted from human activity such as gardening, hunting and fishing.