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Health Consequences of Modern Diets on Guam
Our food choices. As with most communities, the necessity for food is interwoven with cultural and social needs. For the people of the Mariana Island, food is, and always has been, central to the cultural practices and traditions that have shaped daily life in the community.
Islan Dåno’: Cocos Island
Barrier reef off Malesso’. Located approximately 1.6 km southwest of Guam lies an uninhabited barrier island called Cocos Island, or Islan Dåno’ in CHamoru. Cocos Island is a 33.6-hectare atoll-like narrow island that spans a length of 1.93 km and a width of 0.15 km. The Island is situated within the barrier reef of Guam’s southwestern village of Malesso’, making it part of the village’s municipality. Additionally, Cocos Island separates the coral atoll of Cocos Lagoon from the open ocean in the south (Figure 1 and 2).
Coral Reefs in Apra Harbor
A well known coral reef ecosystem. Apra Harbor is one of the most well-known coral reef ecosystems found in Guam. The Harbor is adjacent to Guam’s US Navy base on the West coast of the island. During World War II, it was mainly used as a coal and petroleum fueling station, as well as a repair station for Japanese warships and submarines. During World War II, Guam was recaptured by the US from the Japanese and Apra Harbor has since been used by the US Navy to service and refuel ships.
Guam Community College
College established in 1977. Established in 1977, the Guam Community College (GCC) is public career and technical education institution located in the village of Mangilao. GGC’s mission states: “Guam Community College is a leader in career and technical workforce development, providing the highest quality, student-centered education and job training for Micronesia. As Guam’s only community college, GCC was established by Public Law 14-77 (and amended by Public Law 31-99 in 2011).
A 1974 Analysis of Social, Cultural and Historical Factors Bearing on the Political Status of Guam
The Guam Legislature’s Subcommittee on Social, Cultural and Historical Factors Relating to the Political Status of Guam under the direction of Senator Richard Taitano produced a report about Guam’s need for a change in political status in 1974.
3rd Marianas History Conference 2017
The third Marianas History Conference was held in Garapan, Saipan September 1-2, 2017. The conference, featuring 36 presentations on Marianas History, had originally been scheduled for September 4-6, 2015. Unfortunately, Typhoon Soudelor hit Saipan August 2 and the conference had to be postponed.
United Nations Role in Guam’s Decolonization
UN Charter for self-determination of all peoples. After World War II in 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, Calif. to form the United Nations, committing to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations and promote social progress, better living standards and human rights.
Mangroves: The Forest Between Land and Sea
What is a Mangrove? Mangroves belong to a group of special species of plant life that grow in salty, wet soils and are adapted to survive during immersions at high tides. The term “mangrove” refers to all species of plants and shrubs that are adapted to living in salty, wet soil in the intertidal zone.
Badlands in Southern Guam
What is a badland? Badlands are areas of land that cannot support plant growth due to severe erosion. They are barren patches of land that are commonly reddish-brown in color, but can sometimes be tan (Figure 1).
Hima: Conserving a Cultural Heritage
Basic biology. The giant clam is a member of the Phylum Mollusca and the Class Bivalvia. These clams have two shells (called “valves”) that are hinged on what is called an umbo. Their flesh or mantle is the mechanism that secretes the clam’s shell.