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.
Traditional Marshallese cultural leadership  and land-ownership for these islands belong to the Kabua family. According to Ato Langio, a Marshallese elder, the area just inside Enmaat – safeguarded by Enmaat, Anē-ruo, Nōl and Pikon-Nōl – is one of the most secure anchorage spots in the atoll. Early Marshallese cultures heavily depended on their proficient navigation skills, their expertise in constructing and sailing large (up to 100') ocean-going outrigger canoes known as Proa, and on the distinctive Marshall Islands stick chart for navigational documentation.