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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.
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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.
Hineksa’ Nina’i: Gift of Rice
Rice was an important ceremonial food during ancient times in the Mariana Islands. At a
Hilitai: Monitor Lizard
The hilitai or monitor lizard (Varanus tsukamotoi) was introduced to the island before European contact
Hale’ta: CHamoru Cultural Traditions
In CHamoru society, events that celebrate life from beginning to end are interwoven into the
Passion for Pugua
Betel nut use. Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Pottery: Early Calcareous Ware
Of the different pottery forms produced in the Marianas, the lime-incised pottery from
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Cave Art
Dating as far back as the Upper Paleolithic (around 10,000 to 40,000 years
Floren Paulino
Floren Meno Paulino (1925 – 2022) was a traditional master weaver, specializing in
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