Ritati and Tau

Kanilupe Epati (Father's name: Tupua Leupena)
Other Tuvaluans living on Nikumaroro (late '50s):
- Pulekai Sogivalu (head teacher)
- Kaio? Male nurse. Deceased?
- Samuelu
1976 Kiribati & Tuvalu split
1978 Tuvalu independence
1979 Kiribati independence
Her brothers used to play in the wreck. Not sure if it was the boat or the plane. They now live
in the Solomons. In 2002, travel was still not recommended to the Solomons.
High Commissioner of Kiribati may have a Nikumaroro Documentary. They hope to persuade people to
resettle the island. Plans began in 1997-98. Title of the film: Rawaki ni ngabong?
Her father was the wireless operator on Niku.