Join us for the launch of A Borrowed Land by Peter Onedera

 

FestPac 2024 Indigenous Languages Boards

Biba Pacific languages! A heartfelt Biba to Master Storyteller Peter Onedera for his visionary leadership in spearheading the Indigenous Languages Boards at the 2024 FestPac in Hawaii. Alongside the remarkable efforts of Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Johanna Salinas, these boards served as a vital bridge, uniting and showcasing the richness of Pacific languages at FestPac. Biba for your invaluable contribution and for sharing this cultural heritage with our Pacific brothers and sisters!

2024 FestPac Guam Literary Arts Showcase and More!

Biba to Guahan's Literary Arts Delegates in the 13th FestPac in Hawaii, most especially our storytelling cadre members, Peter Onedera, Master Storyteller; Malia Ramirez; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera; and Johanna Salinas.

Guahan Literary Arts Delegates.  Pictured L-R: Dr. Michael Bevacqua; Malia Ramirez; Peter Onedera, Master Storyteller; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera; Siobhon McManus; Samantha Marley Barnett; Victoria Lola Leon Guerrero, and Johanna Salinas.

Peter Onedera, Master Storyteller

Malia Ramirez

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero

Johanna Salinas

Dr. Michael Bevacqua

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Hannah Sablan, Samantha Barnett, and Siobhon McManus

Johanna Salinas

Victoria Leon Guerrero

Peter Onedera, Master Storyteller

Malia Ramirez

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Guam Nikkei Association members attend the Literary Arts presentation

Guam Nikkei Association members visit the Guam Hut 

Taiwan participates in the Indigenous Languages Boards

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Filis Pasgua!

Sainan Minenhalom E’estoria

Håfa Adai Ginen I Hila’ Members:  

Based on today’s PDN coverage about the Master’s Program, it appears that this might be the year when nominations will happen for the Sainan Minenhalom E’estoria and the possible selection and bestowing of honors to nominees who deserve recognition of this significant honor.  There are definitely a number of you who merit a nomination and I’d like to encourage you to start preparing for this possibility but know, too, that the nominations will be open to the general public so bear this in mind when you think someone deserves recognition for nomination.  Please look at the ginenihila.blogspot.com on the specifics of the criteria for the Master of Storytelling honors.  As the criteria indicates, put together a portfolio (a binder) of warranted and proven storytelling events, programs, certificates, awards, and, most especially forms, photos, videos of your involvement.  You may also forward this email message to other non-members of Ginen i Hila’ from the community and storytellers who definitely must BE CHamoru.  Good luck and please proceed with getting your portfolios done so that you’ll be the first of submissions when the formal CAHA announcements become public.  Privately, Email me back at tinige.765@gmail.com to let me know if you have intentions and I’ll help you in every way I can.  I’ll take the lead in affixing my signature for your nomination.  My only caution is that I won’t be able to write you a letter of recommendation but, like I said, I’ll sign the nomination for your inclusion of consideration.  I hope to see an expansion of a cadre of honored and recognized storytellers.  Your nomination will be kept in the strictest of confidence and will not be disclosed until masters are declared publicly.

Ginen i Hila Gathering Memorable!

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to those who joined us for a special Ginen i Hila gathering on June 6, 2021 at Camp Tea', Talofofo! It was wonderful telling stories, singing, swimming, and spending time together!