Traditional Marshallese cultural leadership  and land-ownership for these islands resides with the Kabua family. According to Ato Langio, a Marshallese elder, the area just inside Enmaat – protected by Enmaat, Anē-ruo, Nōl and Pikon-Nōl – is one of the most protected canoe anchorages in the atoll. Early Marshallese cultures relied heavily on their expert navigation skills, their skill in building and sailing the large (up to 100') ocean-going outrigger canoes  known as Proa and on the unique Marshall Islands stick chart as a means of navigational documentation.
The Kabua family holds traditional cultural leadership and land ownership for these islands. Ato Langio, a Marshallese elder, states that the area just inside Enmaat – protected by Enmaat, Anē-ruo, Nōl, and Pikon-Nōl – is one of the most secure anchorage spots in the atoll. Early Marshallese cultures heavily relied on their navigation skills, their construction and sailing of large (up to 100') ocean-going outrigger canoes known as Proa, and on the unique Marshall Islands stick chart for navigational documentation.