Fijians (Fijian: iTaukei, lit. 'Owners [of the land]') are a nation and ethnic group native to Fiji, who speak Fijian and English and share a common history and culture. Fijians, or iTaukei, [8] are the major indigenous people of the Fiji Islands of Melanesia.

Nov 11, 2024 · The ethnic group called “iTaukei” or the “Fijians” are considered the native people of Fiji. Their history on the islands has been shaped over 3,500 years with influences by Polynesian , Melanesian and Micronesian explorers and settlers.

Fiji is a diverse society comprised mostly of iTaukei –the major group of indigenous people who are an admixture of Melanesian and Polynesian. There are also indigenous Polynesians, who inhabit the island of Rotuma, a Polynesian outlier that is part of the Fiji archipelago.

Mar 8, 2025 · Indigenous Fijians make up more than half the population; about another two-fifths are people of Indian descent, most of whom are descendants of indentured labourers brought to work in the sugar industry.

The Republic of the Fiji Islands is a multicultural island nation with cultural traditions of Oceanic, European, South Asian, and East Asian origins. Immigrants have accepted several aspects of the indigenous culture, but a national culture has not evolved.

Nov 29, 2024 · Fiji, a stunning island nation in the South Pacific, is home to a fascinating indigenous culture steeped in history, spirituality, and unique customs. The Fijian people are proud and resilient, their history and culture interwoven with the islands’ natural beauty.

Aug 20, 2019 · Rotuma ethnic group are indigenous to Rotuma Island, which is a constituent part of Fiji. The island is referred to as a cultural melting pot because it is at the crossroad of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia.

Nov 6, 2024 · Understanding the Indigenous people of Fiji is to understand the very essence of the nation. Their culture, history, and traditions are the foundation on which Fiji stands, a testament to their perseverance and their profound connection to the land and their ancestors.

Jan 29, 2025 · Fiji's population has a strong cultural diversity. Fijian people include native iTaukei, Indian Fijians, Chinese and Europeans.

Want to know about the Fiji native or indigenous Fijians? Explore the history here leading back to their inter-tribal cannibalistic days. For the complete overview of people in Fiji, start at our Fiji People page.