
Josefa Cruz Certeza
“Gof Metgot I Mana’amte Yan I Amot Siha”—a solemn and profound message recently conveyed at a family gathering by Mrs. Josefa Cruz Certeza, known affectionately

Juan Cepeda
As a child, Juan Cepeda was exposed to traditional healing methods as he assisted his mother Francisca Quitano Cepeda, a suruhåna with the picking of

Genaro Saralu
As a child growing up in Saipan, it was a common sight for young Genaro Saralu, to see his mother, a local healer treating her

Regina Mafnas and Jesus Salas Terlaje
Master Suruhåna Tan Regina and Master Suruhånu Tun Jesus Terlaje have treated hundreds of individuals from throughout the island who have sought healing through a

Angela Santos Palacios
Master Suruhåna Angela Santos Palacios has treated many individuals and is a well-known and well-sought suruhåna.

CHamoru Seagrass Fishing Nets
The CHamorus often made their fishing nets out of the vascular bundles of fibers from Lo’u, a common seagrass. This seagrass is frequently called turtle

CHamoru Migration Survey 2021
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

Health Consequences of Modern Diets on Guam
Our food choices. As with most communities, the necessity for food is interwoven with cultural and social needs. For the people of the Mariana Island,

Hima: Conserving a Cultural Heritage
Basic biology. The giant clam is a member of the Phylum Mollusca and the Class Bivalvia. These clams have two shells (called “valves”) that are