In 2013 Guampedia launched a new section that included twenty new entries and a slew of historical documents that highlighted the major issues, challenges and accomplishments related to Guam’s political history. Initially given the generic title “Guam Governance,” the section eventually was renamed “CHamoru Quest for Self Determination.”
Fanohge CHamoru Put I Tano-ta: Charting Our Collective Future Read Post »
Culture clashes. In the years following the end of WWII in Guam, the naval administration, followed by a civilian administration in 1950, took on the great endeavor of building the government departments and agencies that served the island. Among the numerous challenges that this effort required was restructuring the island’s education system. One of the paramount issues in this was staffing schools with accredited teachers.
Contract Teachers in the Classroom Read Post »
Held February 2021 and themed “Navigating 500 Years of Cross Cultural Contact”
5th Marianas History Conference Read Post »
Since 2008, Guampedia.com has been recognized as a valuable community resource for and about the Mariana Islands. With a small managing team and a network of scholars and community partners, we serve a diverse audience of visitors from Guam and around the world who are interested in learning about our islands, our history and our people. Over the years we have continually developed new content to add to our collection of entries on a wide range of topics on Guam/Marianas history, environment, society, arts and culture. Our educational mission compels us to seek opportunities to engage with our audiences and ensure that we meet needs and expectations of the people who use our content
CHamoru Migration Survey 2021 Read Post »
This list was provided by the War in the Pacific National Park Service and the Guam War Survivors Memorial Foundation. The list provided is as it appears on the Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall. There may be names missing and some misspelled.
WWII List of CHamoru Deaths and Survivors in Guam Read Post »
Founder and voice of Guam talk radio. Jon Alan Anderson (1942 – 2019) was best known as the host of The Breakfast Show on K-57 radio from the 1980s to the early 2000s.
Guampedia Advisor. Father Francis Xavier Hezel is former director of Micronesian Seminar. He lived and worked in Micronesia for more than 50 years. He founded and directed the Micronesian Seminar, a church-sponsored research institute that engaged in a broad public education program for the islands.
Father Fran X. Hezel Read Post »
The fourth Marianas History Conference, “Commemorating Our Histories,” was held at the University of Guam from Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 1, 2019.
4th Marianas History Conference Read Post »
Former Guampedia Editor. Eric V. Thomas has lived on Guam and worked in Guam, Micronesia, and Oceania since 1990.
Eric Vincent Thomas Read Post »
What is a coral? Corals are small invertebrate animals that create the foundation of an ecosystem that supports thousands of other organisms, including humans. Corals are in a group of organisms called Cnidarians, and are closely related to jellyfish, anemones, and hydroids.
Coral Reefs: Essential Ecosystems on Guam Read Post »
