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A project aimed at documenting the unique perspectives and experiences of Guam’s manaina (elders).

Writing women’s stories back into Guam’s history. Explore the profiles of the extraordinary women that have shaped the island.

Learn about the ancient Chamorros' different ways to decorate their bodies that were both temporary and permanent.

Explore the diversity of Guam’s community through its food. This section highlights original local dishes and dishes from around the world.

Of the different regional groups of the Pacific, the physical anthropology of the peoples of Micronesia is probably the least studied. Learn about the physical anthropology of the people of the Mariana Islands.

Explore the Music category with entries from the traditional instrument like the Belembaotuyan to the contemporary genre of Jazz.

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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.
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.
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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.

Physical Anthropology of Ancient Guam and the Mariana Islands
Of the different regional groups of the Pacific, the physical anthropology of the peoples of

Laura Maud Thompson
Laura Maud Thompson (1905-2000), a distinguished sociocultural anthropologist who studied peoples and cultures around the

Latte’s Significance
The latte is a manmade construct carved from limestone or basalt that was used as

Låncho: Ranch
The word “låncho” comes from the word Spanish word “rancheria” and refers to Chamorro farms,

Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Jewelry: Manmade Accessories and Body Coverings
Body ornamentation. All human cultures practice some form of body ornamentation. Body ornamentation

Leonard Iriarte
Leonard Iriarte (Familian Yåyi) is an educator (fafa’nå’gue) and an oral historian for

Jump Start Your Art
Jump Start Your Art: Marketing, Resources, and Guides. The Guam Council on the
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