Self-Determination Struggle for Kanaky People: Decolonization in Pasifika

In this episode of Cooper UNion, Joshua Cooper speaks with Viro Xulue, human and Indigenous rights advisor to the Drehu Customary Council, about Indigenous rights, decolonization, and the ongoing journey toward self-determination in Kanaky/New Caledonia.

The conversation explores the history and present-day realities of the Kanak people’s struggle for recognition, justice, and cultural survival, including the importance of protecting Indigenous identity, strengthening youth leadership, and building peaceful dialogue during times of political transition and crisis.

Drawing connections across the Pacific and global Indigenous movements, Viro reflects on the role of international human rights mechanisms, solidarity among Indigenous Peoples, and the continued importance of ensuring that communities can shape their own futures.In this episode of Cooper UNion, Joshua Cooper speaks with Viro, human and Indigenous rights advisor to the Drehu Customary Council, about the ongoing struggle for self-determination in Kanaky/New Caledonia. The conversation explores colonization, Kanak rights, youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and global Indigenous solidarity.