The Guam Museum is honored to welcome Jimmy Teria, Co-chairperson of the CHamoru Heritage Commission, or I Kumision i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’någuen i Historia yan i Lina’la i Taotao Tåno (The Commission on CHamoru Language and the Teaching of History and Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam). Having been reestablished for a year, the Kumision continues its mandate of developing the CHamoru orthography, while now additionally advising on historical accuracies within Chamoru history and culture. Teria will share a brief history of the Kumision and the importance of the CHamoru orthography, and speak more about their current projects and work surrounding CHamoru language practices and indigenous language strategies.
Events
ENJOY THESE EVENTS AS THEY HAPPEN ACROSS MICRONESIA!
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Boonie Stomp - Manunu
- Boonie Stomp
- Saturday, March 17, 2018
Mar 17 Manunu Difficult 4 hours for 3 miles
We journey to a remote area in southwestern Guam and explore the ridges, plateaus, ocean vistas, and possibly some of the falls. Bring: 3 quarts water, sturdy hiking shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, walking in water, little shade, and a long hike.
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Chongka’ Games
- Cultural Events
- Sunday, March 4, 2018, Sunday, March 11, 2018, Sunday, March 18, 2018, Sunday, March 25, 2018
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Ha’ånen Familia — CHamoru Pottery
- Cultural Events
- Saturday, March 10, 2018
Learn about ancient CHamoru pre-latte’ and latte’ pottery shapes, purposes and designs. The Guam Museum welcomes artist, Taliea Guerrero-Stromeyer (Colour Guam) for clay shaping and an activity in replicating the ancient containers of I Manaotao Tåno’. Materials are limited. Call 989-4455 to reserve a space.
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Boonie Stomp - Mt. Lamlam North
- Boonie Stomp
- Saturday, March 10, 2018
Mar 10 Mt. Lamlam North Difficult 4 hours for 3 miles
We climb straight up to the false summit of Mt. Lamlam, traverse to the true summit (the highest point on Guam), then continue on to the cave and the maze. Bring: 3 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, hiking over rough sharp rocks, and steep slopes up and down..
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Movies at the Museum
- Film
- Friday, March 9, 2018, Friday, March 23, 2018
The Pacific Daily News, Guam Museum Foundation, and Guam Museum present “Movies at the Museum,” featuring “Megamind” on Friday, March 9th and “Trolls” on March 23rd. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy a family movie at the Guam Museum outdoor theater against the backdrop of Skinner Plaza. Concessions will be sold by the Guam Museum Foundation.
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Chongka’ Games
- Cultural Events
- Sunday, March 4, 2018, Sunday, March 11, 2018, Sunday, March 18, 2018, Sunday, March 25, 2018
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Boonie Stomp -Tarzan Falls
- Boonie Stomp
- Saturday, March 3, 2018
Mar 03 Tarzan Falls Medium 3 hours for 2 miles
We journey to a series of three cooling waterfalls in central Guam, with jumping and swimming. The more adventurous will then hike to Lower Sigua Falls. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, swimsuit, sun screen, lunch, insect repellent, and camera. Special Conditions: very long hike, long steep hills, sword grass, river walking, little shade.