Link: A History of Slavery and the Origin of the Bislama Language

Bislama, the creole language blend of French and English and native words, is one of Vanuatu's widely spoken national languages.

It has a dark history, originating at a time of blackbirding, when NiVan people were enslaved and brought to Australia for labor.

Read this article that focuses on Tanna island's experience with the history of blackbirding.