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A project aimed at documenting the unique perspectives and experiences of Guam’s manaina (elders).

Writing women’s stories back into Guam’s history. Explore the profiles of the extraordinary women that have shaped the island.

Learn about the ancient Chamorros' different ways to decorate their bodies that were both temporary and permanent.

Explore the diversity of Guam’s community through its food. This section highlights original local dishes and dishes from around the world.

Of the different regional groups of the Pacific, the physical anthropology of the peoples of Micronesia is probably the least studied. Learn about the physical anthropology of the people of the Mariana Islands.

Explore the Music category with entries from the traditional instrument like the Belembaotuyan to the contemporary genre of Jazz.

HÅFA ÅDAI!
Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ for visiting Guampedia! Through local, regional, national and global partnerships, our site provides access to more than 1,500 fact-checked entries, about 4,000 images and extensive multimedia collections, resources and links.
Pathways
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.
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.
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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.

Aniti: Spirit
Aniti is the ancient CHamoru word which meant spirit. In its contemporary use, it has

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

Emmok: Revenge
The CHamoru expression inafa’ maolek (making it good for each other) expresses a core CHamoru
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