Dokucas Naisseline

Dokucas Naisseline is the current chief of Guahma and high chief of Maré in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia.^[1] He acceded to the chieftaincy at the age of 33, following the abdication of his father Nidoïsh Naisseline on 6 June 2007.^[2] The Naisseline family has held the title of high chief since the 18th Century.^[2]

His official enthronement as high chief was attended by over 2,000 people. In the speech he delivered, he said: "I have not received any special preparation to take over my father, and I know it's a very heavy task laid upon me. My ambition today is to listen to people here and to be closer to their concerns."^[2]

Dokucas is a Kanak of the Nétché tribe.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Soszynski, H.. "Maré". Genealogical Gleanings. University of Queensland. http://uqconnect.net/~zzhsoszy/states/oceania/mare.html. Retrieved 2011-07-24. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Staff writers (7 June 2007). "Grand chef à 33 ans" (in French). Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/?url=http://www.info.lnc.nc/articles/article_70023_59024_2892.htm&title=%C2%AB%C2%A0Grand%20chef%20%C3%A0%2033%20ans%C2%A0%C2%BB%2C%20Nouvelles%20Cal%C3%A9doniennes%2C%2007%2F06%2F2007. Retrieved 2011-07-24. 

Further reading

• Faberon, J-Y; Garde, F. 101 mots pour comprendre les institutions de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, Nouméa, éditions Ile de lumière, 2002.

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