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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.
Origin of CHamoru/Chamorro as an Ethnic Identifier
First used in the 16th Century. Inscribed on the Great Seal of Guam are the
CHamoru/Chamorro Surnames
Traditionally, CHamorus didn’t have surnames. Each person was known by a first name and was
CHamoru/Chamorro Sidereal Direction Terminology
In 1817 Adelbert von Chamisso recorded the CHamoru terms for what he assumed were cardinal
CHamoru/Chamorro Nicknames
The “Better Known As” system. CHamorus have developed a way of identifying people other than
Floren Paulino
Floren Meno Paulino (1925 – 2022) was a traditional master weaver, specializing in
Elena C. Benavente
Traditional weaver. Although weaving was once a practice in which nearly all CHamorus
Clotilde “Ding” Castro Gould
Clotilde “Ding” Castro Gould (1930-2002) was a beloved storyteller, educator and advocate for
Maria Yatar McDonald
Maria Yatar McDonald (1955 – ) is a multi-talented musician, traditional tattoo and
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