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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.
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.
CHamoru/Chamorro Sidereal Direction Terminology
In 1817 Adelbert von Chamisso recorded the CHamoru terms for what he assumed were cardinal
Techa: Traditional Prayer Leader
In the Mariana Islands, the techa is the traditional prayer leader who directs and recites
Guam Women in Art
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 5 December 2012, Latte of Freedom
Folktale: Dinague Laolao
Back in the ancient days, giants with supernatural strength inhabited the Mariana Islands.
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Pottery: Early Calcareous Ware
Of the different pottery forms produced in the Marianas, the lime-incised pottery from
Joaquin F. Lujan
Joaquin Flores Lujan (1920-2015), commonly known as “Tun Jack” and “Kin Bitud” to
CHamoru/Chamorro Comic Strip: Juan Malimanga
“Juan Malimanga” is the first comic strip in local print news that is
CHamoru/Chamorro Dance
Native dance of the CHamoru people was only vaguely described by early visitors
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