
Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima was a nurse, a teacher, a scholar, and a staunch advocate for health care rights to Guam’s most vulnerable populations, particularly those
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima was a nurse, a teacher, a scholar, and a staunch advocate for health care rights to Guam’s most vulnerable populations, particularly those
Dr. Olivia Torres Cruz (1934 – 2022) was the first CHamoru woman to become a medical doctor. She was a trailblazer who advocated for more
Richard Hugh Benson (1926 – 2021) was a judge for the Superior and Supreme Courts of Guam for over 40 years.
Pilar Cruz Lujan (1930 – 2022) was a CHamoru language advocate and leader, groundbreaking educator, and a six-term senator in the Guam Legislature.
Guam’s first CHamoru policewoman. She enlisted in 1946 and served for 29 years.
“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
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
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
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
Master Suruhåna Angela Santos Palacios has treated many individuals and is a well-known and well-sought suruhåna.