Winners of the 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest - Jhaylin Cruz and Isabella Yiftheg - share their winning essays and writing experience. 09.05.24Af info3rp

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publications in the Humanities Ajani Burrell shares about his work as editor and contributor to “A Marianas Mosaic: Signs and Shifts in Contemporary Island Life." 08 29 24Af info3rp

Dr. Jennifer MicKinnon, Professor of History at East Carolina University, and marine archeologist Maddie Roth share about a research project with the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to better understanding Marianas heritage resources that could be impacted by potential offshore wind development. 08 22 24…

Honorary Marianas Tourism Ambassador Kyoko Nakayama and Yuya Azuma share about The Marianas in Japan, 08.08.24Af info3rp

Emerenciana Peter Palican shares her indigenous Carolinian "usos" (beadwork) spanning a lifetime of learning and improvisation. 08.01.24Af info3rp

Manny Flores Borja shares the history of Santa Lourdes Grotto in Saipan. 06 20 24Af info3rp

Northern Marianas Humanities Council Project Coordinator Leeani Saralu shares details of the Inafa'maolik-Tipiyeew Matters Project exploring values of the various cultural groups of The Marianas. 07 18 24Af info3rp

Venkatesawara Rao Potana shares stories from India in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 06 13 24Af info3rp

Isidore Metewalur and Robert Erailug of the island of Satawal share about aspects of "awoowoo" (respect) in traditional Carolinian culture. 07.11.24Af info3rp

Vicente Camacho Borja shares his journey delving deeper into his indigenous Chamorro culture -especially the "yupaktu" (sling) and slingstone - and his mission to inspire the younger generation. 04.25.24Af info3rp

Former Governor Juan N. Babauta of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shares about the publication Now for Then and the story of the Marianas Marine Scouts recruited by the U.S. Marines in Saipan during World War II. 06.06.24Af info3rp

Veisinia Tilisa Mafi of Tonga shares a pivotal story from the island nation's history and about the traditional way of life in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 06 27 24Af info3rp

Guam historian and Chamorro storyteller Malia Toni Ramirez shares stories about the sacred "promesa" (promise) novena vow, World War II, legend of Sirena, and more. 05 30 24Af info3rp

CNMI Chair Dr. Rita Sablan shares about the services of the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Guam-CNMI State Committee. 05.23.24Af info3rp

Indigenous Chamorro weaver James Bamba shares his journey in weaving coconut and pandanus leaves in both traditional and contemporary designs. 05.16.24Af info3rp

President Maureen Sebangiol and President-elect Tania David share how Soroptimist Int'l of the Northern Mariana Islands is working to uplift women and girls in The Marianas. 05.09.24Af info3rp

Coastal Planner Mary Fem Urena of the CNMI Div. of Coastal Resources Management and intern Kianna Reyes share about shoreline monitoring in Saipan, the impact of shoreline erosion, and mitigation considerations. 04.04.24Af info3rp

Executive Director Gloriana Teuira of the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Cultural shares about The Marianas delegation to the Festival of Pacific Arts in June 2024. 04 18 24Af info3rp

Author Don Farrell shares about his latest publication, Seebees and Superforts at War: Tinian's Critical Role in the Ultimate Defeat of Japan. 04.11.24Af info3rp

Interim Executive Director Lynn Tenorio and Client Services & Administrative Coordinator Mercilia Teigita of the Commonwealth Cancer Asso. and Team HOPE Co-captains Melvin Manahane and Lorraine Tenorio of the Marianas March Against Cancer share about their work to advocate for a cancer-free Marianas and provide support and advocacy for survivors. 0…

Pacific Islanders in Communications Vice President Baltazar Aguon and Board Member Rita Nauta share about the organization and Pacific Island films they've been involved with. 03.28.24Af info3rp

Joanna Marie D. shares stories from America in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 03.21.24Af info3rp

CNMI Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro shares about the history of the creation of the Northern Marianas Judiciary and its 35th anniversary activities in 2024, including its upcoming Covenant Day Konbetsasion. 03.14.24Af info3rp

Mili Saiki shares Peruvian stories and culture in this series on Stories, Folktales, and Legends of cultures in The Marianas community.Af info3rp

Dr. Carlos Madrid, Director of Research at the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center, offers a glimpse into the Spanish administration of The Marianas during the 1800s.Af info3rp

Guampedia Managing Director Rita Nauta shares about the non-profit's Culture of Connecting project, creating online educational resources about regional history and culture.Af info3rp

Baltazar Aguon shares about his DNA connection to ancient Chamorro human remains in The Marianas and his work through fine arts connecting others with Chamorro culture.Af info3rp

Dr. Faye Untalan, author of Finu' Chamorro for Beginners, shares about this comprehensive Chamorro language resource book and instructional guide.Af info3rp

Lino Olopai and Cecilio Raiukiulipiy introduce "ailang." the matrilineal clan system of the indigenous Carolinians of The Marianas - and its significance for communal living.Af info3rp

Pacific Room supervisor Ray Deleon Guerrero shares about books, artifacts, and other material that can be found in the Pacific Collection at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in The Marianas.Af info3rp

In our Stories, Folktales & Legends series, Tatiana Ilmov shares culture and fairytales from Russia.Af info3rp

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities Donald B. Mendiola shares about the root of his work in traditional healing, Chamorro heritage studies in the classroom, and other traditional practices.Af info3rp

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Outstanding Humanities Teacher in the Classroom William Fife shares his approach to developing the critical thinking skills of students in The Marianas. 12.28.23Af info3rp

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices Milton Coleman, Jr. shares about his work learning and preserving indigenous Pacific maritime traditions.Af info3rp