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We now feature three direct Pathways to educational resources, the cultural and historical landscapes of the Marianas archipelago, and our wider region of Micronesia in the Western Pacific ocean. Our Pathways invite you to take a deep dive into these rich histories from an islander-centered perspective.
Teachers, librarians, and parents searching for culturally and geographically relevant materials for learning about the Marianas, look no further.
Learn about the Mariana Islands first visited by people from Southeast Asia more than 3,500 years ago.
Take a journey and explore over 3,500 years of history and connections throughout Micronesia.
Guampedia’s Sections encompass the vast cultural landscapes of our islands’ more than 3,500 year human history. Not sure where to start? Each Section opens with an introduction to the subject (whether it’s Creative Expression, the Natural Environment, or entries on Marianas heritage and culture) and offers an array of relevant written entries, media, and pathways to more resources.
Our collections reflect the rich cultural landscapes of the 3,500 year human history of the Marianas and our sister islands throughout Micronesia. These collections feature islander centered resources. Each section offers a deeper dive into over 100 subject categories offering an array of written entries, relevant media and pathways to more resources.
Explore the breadth and depth of the people and the islands of the Western Pacific - MicrONEsia!
Creative Expressions
Traditional and contemporary arts and artisans.
Dive In
Learn about Our Heritage, discover inspiring e-publications, and explore our natural environments. Take a journey through indigenous lenses as we traverse the timeline, listen to voices of the past, and dive in to every resource made available to you on Guampedia.
Men’s Roles
Mens’ role in societies have always been that of protector and provider. In the Mariana
Folktale: Puntan and Fu’una: Gods of Creation
Puntan and Fu’una are the Chamorro/CHamoru creation gods. Puntan, a male, and Fu’una, a female,
Kantan Chamorita
Kantan Chamorita is the contemporary name given to traditional call-and-response, impromptu verse-making. Practitioners refer to
Fiestas
In the long ago past, there were no fiestas. What was practiced were gatherings of
Judy Flores
Judy Selk Flores, originally from Colorado, moved to Guam at age eleven when
Genevieve Perez Ploke Snow
First CHamoru Woman US Naval Officer. Genevieve Perez Ploke Snow (1941 -2011) was
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Jewelry: Manmade Accessories and Body Coverings
Body ornamentation. All human cultures practice some form of body ornamentation. Body ornamentation
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Pottery: Early Calcareous Ware
Of the different pottery forms produced in the Marianas, the lime-incised pottery from
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