The paper discusses the settlement of the Pacific islands, which was the largest sea migration in history. The migration story could serve as a unifying "origin myth" for the people of the region. The paper acknowledges the lack of knowledge about this migration within the region itself. There are ongoing links and interactions between island groups in the Polynesian region and beyond, supported by archaeological, linguistic, and genetic evidence. The Lapita culture, which originated in the New Guinea region, has influenced the shared history and cultural practices of Pacific Islanders. The paper emphasizes the need to appreciate the shared history and cultural heritage of all Pacific Islanders.