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I Fuetsan I Fino’ Mañaina-ta: Exploring Fino’ CHamoru Native Speaker–New Learner Relationships in Guåhan

"This thesis examines the state of native speaker–new learner relationships in the Fino’ CHamoru language community in Guåhan. This thesis assesses the complex dynamic of these relationships, identifies insights these relationships lend to broader…

Resetting the Margins: Centering Nasión CHamoru in Guam History

"This thesis examines the treatment and representation of Nasión CHamoru in Guam’s canonical historiography—arguing that despite their significant influence on Guam’s socio-political landscape, Nasion CHamoru has been largely overlooked in the…

Antigo

A magazine composed of series of articles written and produced by the students of Inarajan Junior High school. These articles are composed of interviews done by the students, in order to better understand their history and the Antigo way. The…

Farming in the Sand at Inarajan

The Antigo students meet with a unique famer who has learned how to farm on sand. Despite the many challenges he faces to maintain his farm, the famer shares some of his bountiful harvest with the kids.

Segment also featured in Antigo 1975.

Students Learn Ropemaking

Antigo students, along with their Teacher Corps Interns, the Community Coordinator, and Team leader; all visit Juan San Nicolas (Tun Juan), of Inarajan, to teach them how to make rope from natural fibers found on Guam.

Segment also featured in…

Bonelos Dagu

James Nanguata and Vivian Jean Perez learn how to make bonelos dagu from Mrs. Gogue, who lives in Merizo. This section is a photo essay of what they learned.

Felis Noche Buena

A descriptive essay about the Christmas Eve and Christmas festivities on Guam, based on the childhood memories of Rita Barcinas.

Measuring the Antigo Way

Inarajan resident, Pedro Mantanona, explains to the students of Antigo how he built his home and several other buildings using his fingers and arms for units of measurements. Though the units of measurements have Spanish names, the CHamoru words for…

Mr. Barcinas Weaves a Basket

Enigo Barcinas, of Merizo, gave two students a firsthand demonstration on how to weave a basket out of coconut leaves. A detailed instructional article, with pictures provided as a guide.

Segment also featured in Antigo 1975.

Mr. Concepcion Demonstrates Home Utensils

Jeff Chargualaf and Benny Crisostomo interview Merizo resident, Tomas Concepcion, about his knowledge or traditional home utensils and how he makes them.

The list of utensils Mr. Concepcion creates as, as follows:

Cheop (basket)
Metati Yan Mano…