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Julian Aguon is an indigenous Chamoru activist, attorney, and author of three collections of essays including, most recently, What We Bury At Night: Disposable Humanity. His specialty area is international human rights and while his work is anchored in his home Guam, he actively works to promote the wellbeing of indigenous peoples of the larger Micronesian region and Oceania as a whole. He lives in Tumhom, Guam.
Guampedia Entries by Julian Aguon
Ålas: Turtle Shell Ornaments
Guinahan Famagu’on: Children’s Wealth
Karabao: Water Buffalo
Ko’lao yan Fattoigue: Custom of Bringing a Gift of Food
Nginge’: Showing Respect
Niyok: Coconut
Slingstones: Weapons