Committed to Renovating and Restoring Spirit Houses of Tens of Thousands of Melanesian Clans
Promoting our “Melanesian-Way Spirit-Led Conservation” for sustainability and climate resilience! across the archipelago.
The Map of Melanesian Storylines, from New Guinea to other parts of the South Pacific, according to the Stories of the Koteka Tribes, in the Highlands of New Guinea.
A passion for creating spaces for Spirit, Nature and Culture
Committing our being to restore, renovate and reinstate Melanesian Spirit Houses across the region to allow “Spirit, Nature and Culture” Interseep and Interact naturally and sustainably.
Confirming Storylines and Spirit Hot-Spots
It is a “Melanesian Way” to start the story of “Who we are” and “Who others are” in relation to time and place, in relation to each other.
Renovation and restoration of Spirit Houses
Experience the fusion of our inherited wisdom and modern touch as Architectural Solutions to our Spirit Houses across the region.
Continuous Balancing Act of Spirit Houses
Restoring Spirit Houses will help Clan Elders to continuously play their roles and functions as the intermediaries among communities of beings.
Continuous Consulting
Restoring the Spirit Houses will become the consulting point that will help the elders to continuously consult with each other round themselves, within the country and in the region.
Continue Celebrating
Through stories, rituals, ceremonies and festivals, Melanesian elders share knowledge, wisdom, experiences and visions.
Leadership of Customary Elders
From the Spirit Houses the Customary Elders or Chiefs will have the opportunity to guide their communities in understanding phenomena and dynamics in interaction with modernization with all complexities of activities and systems.
A Limited Company Owned by Melanesian Clan Elders for Restoring Melanesian Spirit Houses
Incorporated under Companies Act 1997
on 23 September 2025
Registration Number: 1-142998769
Certificate of Good Standing
Types of Activities:
- K. Real Estate, Renting and Business Service Activities.
- F. Construction.
- H. Hotels and Restaurants.
According to the purpose of the Wantok Heritage Limited, Construction of Spirit Houses includes spaces for rituals, festivals and ceremonies, depending on the arrangements available within each Tribe.
The Elders Involved as Founders and Supporters
- Wewo Kotokay: Founder and Director
- Aniel Gombo: Foudner and Secretary.
- Yance Yikwa: West Papua, Elder for Pigs and Spirit House in Goroka Base.
- Seru Willie: North Tanna, Vanuatu
- Soni Yossi: Papua New Guinea, Adviser to the Melanesian Spirit and Nature Inc.
- Lai Sakita: South Tanna, Vanuatu, Yeni of Chiefs of South Tanna Elders.
- Charlie Ulas: Santo Island, Vanuatu
- Michael Tename: Goroka, Papua New Guinea, General Coordinator (Eksen Man) of the Melanesian Spirit and Nature Inc.
- Rev. Matei Ibak, Lutheran Evangelical Church of Papua New Guinea.
- Tabunigwe, West Papua, Lamentation Song Leader
- Nggombogwe, West Papua, Elder for Pig and Personal Assistant to Director.
“Spirit House is the Hotspot where Clan Elders look after Balance in Life, to allow Harmony to reign.”
Elder Wewo Kotokay
Founder & CEO
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