How Pacific women are reclaiming their rightful place as chiefs

When ancient customs meet modern politics, who holds the power?In certain parts of the Pacific, it's always been the women. They're called matrilineal chiefly societies — where women inherit the land, titles and responsibilities.But those systems were disrupted by the patriarchal structures that followed colonisation and Christianity. Now, women chiefs are navigating their way back to a rightful place in leadership.You'll hear from three women pushing for progress: Janet Sios from New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea, Motari Amua Doreen Le'ona from Pentecost Island in Vanuatu, and NBC reporter Louiseanne Laris from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.Listen to this episode of Culture Compass with host Afamasaga Seiuli Salamasina von Reiche on ABC Radio Australia.Culture Compass was produced by Deadset Studios for ABC Radio Australia.