Ana LG Sablan
Guam’s first CHamoru policewoman. She enlisted in 1946 and served for 29 years.
Historic Eras of Guam, Justice, Modern Guam Rises, People, People and Places, Post WWII Era, Women in Guam History
Women in Guam History
Business Pioneers: Economics, Civic Society, Economics and Commercial Development, Guamanian Era, Guamanian Era: Economics, Historic Eras of Guam, Modern Guam Rises, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History
Rita Guevara Sablan
Rita Guevara Sablan (1926-2003) was a wife and mother of 10 children, an active member of her community, and businesswoman who left a legacy – Sablan Enterprises.
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Civic Society, Contemporary Guam Era, Contemporary Guam: Education, Education, Historic Eras of Guam, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History
Gloria Borja Nelson
Educator and Public Servant. Gloria Borja Nelson (1935-2012) was a former Guam Department of Education director and a vocal advocate for retirees and senior citizens’ rights. She dedicated her life to public service, education and social reform, particularly for teachers, and for the rights and enhanced government services for the island’s senior citizens.
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Contemporary Guam Era, Historic Eras of Guam, Natural Environment, Natural Resources, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History
Clair Lynn Raulerson
Curator and professor of biology. University of Guam (UOG) professor, Dr. Lynn Raulerson (1937-2012), was a driving force in documenting the flora of Guam and worked as a biology professor for 40 years.
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Catholic, Chamorro Culture, Civic Society, Contemporary Guam: Religion, Gender Roles, Interpretive Essays, Our Heritage, People, People and Places, Religion, Women in Guam History, Women's Roles
Women and Religion in CHamoru Society
This video was presented at Guampedia’s CHamoru Heritage Series, 5 December 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Chamorro Culture, Gender Roles, Indigenous Lenses, Interpretive Essays, Our Heritage, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History, Women's Roles
Women in Guam History: A Critical Reflection
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s CHamoru Heritage Series, 24 October 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Women in Politics
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 7 November 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
Civic Society, Economics and Commercial Development, Interpretive Essays, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History
Women of Inspiration in Guam History
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 27 November 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Guam Women in Art
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 5 December 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
Chamorro Culture, Gender Roles, Indigenous Lenses, Matrilineal Systems, Our Heritage, People, People and Places, Women in Guam History, Women's Roles
Fo’na
Mother of the Chamorro people. Fo’na is the female protagonist of the Chamorro/CHamoru creation myth. In the story, Fo’na (also spelled Fu’una) along with her brother Puntan (also spelled Pontan) devise a plan to use their bodies and spirit to create and bring life to earth and mankind.