IMPORTANT


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

GINEN MEETING


GINEN I HILA MEETING:

TBA




Time: 7:00 p.m.

Storytelling




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Put Si Tata Storytelling Event Snapshots -


June 14, 2018 at Cali's Cafe, Mangilao

Prospective Master Storyteller

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 Application

Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association Membership Application




Mother's Day Storytelling at Chamorro Village


Mother's Day Storytelling on May 10, 2018 at Chamorro Village



Christmas Caroling

CHAMORRO MONTH CULTURAL STORIES & ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE HAGATNA PUBLIC LIBRARY




CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL









GINEN ELECTION

Congratulations to the Newly-Elected 2015-2016 Ginen i Hila of Officers!  

President:  Antonia Masga Calvo

Vice President: Frances Blanco

Secretary:  Ewy Taitano

Treasurer:   Patricia Ann Quichocho

Historian:  Benita Lizama

Sgt.-at-Arms:  Annie Pineda

Webmaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
Congratulations, Peter Robert Onedera, former Ginen/PIBBA International President, on being recognized as Sainan Minenhalom Sinangan Ginen I Hila’, or Master Storyteller, and the publication of your sixth book titled, “Tinige’ Hinasso."

Pictured L-R: Joseph Artero-Cameron, Department of Chamorro Affairs President; Onedera; Vincent Leon Guerrero, Chief Education Officer to Gov. Eddie Calvo; Senator BJ Cruz, Vice Speaker of the 33rd Guam Legislature; and Monica Okada Guzman, CAHA Board Chair.


Pictured L-R: Jacqueline Balbas, CAHA Program Coordinator; Onedera; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, FestPac Literary Arts-Publications Co-Chair & PIBBA/Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association Webmaster.

Literary Arts Workshop Snapshots

Snapshots from the Sept. 6 workshops conducted by the Guam Literary Arts Committee for the GUAM Festival of Pacific Arts 2016. The workshops were held at the University of Guam CLASS Lecture Hall and HSS. Presentations focused on Indigenous Language, Oratory (Storytelling), Fashion, History, Publications, and Theater.
MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS
STORYTELLING SLAM MEANINGFUL!

Ginen I Hila’ I Maga’taotao Siha Association's MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS storytelling slam held on May 5, 2014 at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center was filled with exciting stories and a chance to recruit new members. Enjoy the following video and snapshots taken during this special event!

MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS

Click on the video below to view Ginen i Hila' I Maga'taotao Siha Association's "MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS" on PhotoPeach.




MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS SNAPSHOTS

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop


CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop

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The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) and the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) in collaboration with the Literary Arts Group of the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts Festival and the Guam Preservation Trust invite writers, storytellers and educators to a Talk Story Workshop. The theme for the workshop is the FestPac theme: “" What We Own, What We Have, What We Share, United Voices of the Pacific - Hafa Iyo-ta, Hafa Guinaha-ta, Hafa Ta Patte, Dinanna' Sunidu Siha Giya Pasifiku".

Presenters and topics for the workshop include Terrie Perez – Timeline/Storyline Process; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera – Historical Value of the Stories to be written; PK Harmon – Publication Matters; Leiana Naholowaa – Developing Program Topic of Stories; Dr. Monique Carriveau Storie – Techniques; Louie Gombar – Oral Presentation; and Antonia Masga Salas – Storytelling. Some stories resulting from this project will be featured in a PREL publication.

The workshop is FREE and scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3 & 10, 2014 at AV#1, RFK Library, University of Guam in Mangilao. Interested parties may register with CAHA by submitting their name and contact information via telephone at 300-1204 to 300-1208 or via email at kaha1@guam.net. For further information contact Jackie Balbas, CAHA Program Coordinator at the numbers and email previously indicated.

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Snapshots

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Snapshots


Thank you to those who joined us in celebration of our 10th Anniversary.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

10th Anniversary Celebration - Friday the 13th Zombie Walk

FRIDAY, THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK

"FRIDAY THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK" SUCCESSFUL

In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, Ginen i Hila’ i Maga’taotao Siha Association hosted its first FRIDAY THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK on September 13, 2013. The event took place at the Paseo de Susana from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This event was free to the public, but donations were being accepted to benefit Rainbows for All Children - Guam.

Ginen i Hila'i Maga'taotao Siha Association was founded by Peter R. Onedera in 2003 and has been the literary arts delegation to the Festival of the Pacific Arts (FestPac) in Palau (2004); American Samoa (2008); and in the Solomon Islands (2012). The group is also preparing for its participation in Guam’s hosting of FestPac in 2016.

Thank you once again to all who joined us in this special event. For more information, please contact Peter R. Onedera at peteronedera@gmail.com or at 486-3210.

ABOUT US

This was the first group designated in an official capacity to represent the island as previous festivals normally consisted of visual artists, weavers, carvers, cultural singers and dancers. At the urging of J. Lawrence Cruz, former president of the Department of Chamorro Affairs and overall chairperson of Guam’s official delegation, Peter R. Onedera was contacted to form a group comprised of storytellers.



Thus, the following comprised the original members of the group:




Kevin James Camacho

+Peter John "Makahna" Duenas

David "Dave" De Leon Flores, Jr.

Leonila "Lila" Torres Gombar

Louis "Louie" Gombar

+Dorothea Zita "Doring" Jesus

+David Joseph "Dave" Lujan

Theodore Joseph "Ted" Tenorio Nededog

*Peter Robert Onedera, President

Rosa Salas Palomo

Theresa "Ewy" Gumataotao Taitano


Upon its return from Palau, a majority of the members decided to continue the group and has done so to the present. Others who have, at one time, been a member of the group as well as new ones are listed here:




Anthony J.P. Ada

Bernadita "Bennett" Lujan Aguon

Severina Atalig

Gloriette "Gena" Babauta

Felix Benavente

Lourdes Benavente

*Francisca Camacho Blanco, Vice President

Frank Lee Borja

*Anthony Lloyd Calvo

*Antonia Masga Calvo, President

Beverly Ann Borja Acfalle Cssas

Julius Cesar Sotomayor Cena

Grace Christman

Elisa Beam Cruz

Elizabeth Terlaje Cruz

+Dr. Jose Quinene Cruz

*Dr. Arlene Salas Diaz

Maria Borja Dooley

Jeff Emmanuel

Maria Esteves

Nickolas "Nick" Fegurgur

Terrie C. Flores

Julie T. Garcia

+David "Dave" Tedtaotao Gofigan

*Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Historian

Marianna Guzman

Mae Imaizumi

Peter Judicpa

Ronald Tenorio Laguana

Joseph David Leon Guerrero

Benita M. Lizama

John M. Lizama

Dawn Maka

Charissa Lynn Aguon Manibusan

+Cira T. McMillan

*Mae Cruz Mendiola, Secretary

Nikita Mendiola

Rufina Mendiola

Selina Onedera-Salas

Anna Maria Palacios

*Simeon Manibusan Palomo

Daniel J. Pangelinan

Jay Baza Pascua

*Juanita T. Peredo

*Annie Margarita Babauta Pineda

*Patricia Ann "Patti" Quichocho, Treasurer

Therese Ponteras Quichocho

+Rosa Mafnas Quidachay

*Toni "Malia" Ramirez

Elizabeth Reyes

Ju'ne Sablan-Hawkins

Carmen D. San Nicolas

Joseph T. San Nicolas

Joseph "Poping" Santos

Emily Sablan

Frances Sablan

Patria "Patti" Sablan

Dallas Taijeron

Maria Ana "Ann" Tenorio Rivera

*Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster

Dr. Marilyn "Mern" C. Salas

Vincent John "Vinnie" Salas

Steven Santos

Julia Henderson Shore

Sandy Marie Stilwell

Jovita Taimanao

Jerome Tomagan

+Victor Tuquero

*CURRENT MEMBERS

+MEMORIAM

Monday 16 January 2012

Condolences for Judge Ramon Diaz


The Ginen I Hila and PIBBA familia extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Judge Ramon V. "Pappy" Diaz, our Ginen I Hila and PIBBA friend and father-in-law of Ginen member and PIBBA Guam Chapter President-Elect Dr. Arlene Camacho Salas Diaz. Pappy left this earth on January 15, 2012.  He leaves behind "Mammy", his wife of 64 years, and 9 children, Marilu Martinez, Mariles Benevente, MariLen Artero, MariBel Chandler, MariAnn Carr, MariCar Davis, Tony, Vince and Ramon "Butch" Diaz. Pappy is now eternally joined with Carlos Diaz, his eldest son and the late husband of Dr. Arn Diaz. He retired from the Superior Court of Guam.  He served on the bench from 1980 until 1994. He was the first Filipino appointed to the Guam Judiciary. He was also a Catholic deacon. He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Masses are held nightly at the Agana Cathedral Basilica at 6:00 p.m., followed by the rosary at 6:30 p.m. 

Saturday 7 January 2012

Ginen I Hila First Meeting of the Year a Success!

Pictured above:  2012 Ginen I Hila President Peter Onedera conducts the meeting held January 5, 2011 at the Sinajana Community Center.  It was a successful gathering filled with cultural discussion and planning of various events.


Last night's meeting, Jan. 5, 2011, was a good first meeting of the year.

The following were in attendance:
Acfalle, Beverly Ann
Calvo, Anthony Lloyd
Carlos, Vienh
Diaz, Dr. Arlene Salas
Lizama, Benita Mesngon
Lizama, John Mesngon
Onedera, Peter R.
Palomo, Simeon Manibusan
Peredo, Juanita Toves
Pineda, Annie Margarita
Rivera, Dr. Matilda Naputi
Salas, Antonia Masga
Shore, Julia Henderson
Tomagan, Jerome Lea Sunami

Guests and/or Prospective Members:
Rita Mae Diaz Pangelinan Nauta
Shannon Murphy
Patria Sablan
Kimberly Castro

The calendar year of activities was discussed. The Collectibles Festival has been cancelled indefinitely. A Chamorro Folktales scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the LIna'la' Cultural Park and a tentative March 31, 2012 Twenty-Five Women In Guam History with a proposed venue for the Latte of Freedom in Hagåtña have been added on as activities for Ginen I Hila'. Project chair for the Chamorro Folktales is Dr. Arlene Salas Diaz. As well, the group will also be doing and participating in the Maila' Tåtte Para Sumay activity that we began last year upon the invitation of Mayor Carol Tayama of Hågat. We don't have a date yet but the membership will be duly notified in plenty of time. Also, on all the February Saturdays of the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 10am to 11am will be Children's Storytelling at the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library in Hagåtña. Please contact Chairperson Patricia Ann Quichocho to schedule your storytelling.

We also had a nice social gathering as we celebrated the January birthdays and the impromptu speeches were effectively done by five members in the group. Those five went home with "Kostat Påppet" prizes.

2012 Ginen I Hila Calendar of Events


1.  Thursday, January 05, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, January 19, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center

2.  Thursday, February 02, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Chamorro Folktales at LI'na'la Cultural Park.
    *Children's Storytelling - Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library,
Hagatna, 10am to 11am----------every Saturday in the month of February
for one hour-------members will be divided into storytelling schedules
by project chair.

3.  Thursday, March 01, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
   
Saturday, March 31, 2012 (Tentative), Twenty-Five Women in Guam History at Latte of Freedom, Hagatna
 
4.  Thursday, April 12, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center (The
first Thursday in the month of April is Holy Thursday leading to
Easter Sunday)
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7pm, TBA arranged as this is the
Thursday before the weekend's Collectibles Festival
    **Antiques and Collectibles Festival - Top O' The Mar, Nimitz Hill

5.  Thursday, May 03, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center

6.  Please keep the month of June open as this is the month that we
will be preparing for FESTPAC.
    ***June 15-16-17-18 FESTPAC LITERARY ARTS DELEGATION FUNDRAISING

7.  July 1-14, 2012, FESTPAC, Honiara, Solomon Islands

8.  Thursday, August 02, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, August 16, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center

9.  Thursday, September 06, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    Thursday, September 20, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    ****September 13---2nd Miss Guahan Beauty Pageant, UOG Fieldhouse
(Project Chair needed)

10.  Thursday, October 04, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
      Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
    *****October 5-7--National Storytelling Festival;  Jonesboro, Tennessee
    ******October 6-Genealogy Festival (Project Chair needed)

11.  Thursday, November 01, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
      Thursday, November 15, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
(Election of New Officers for 2013)

12.  Thursday, December 06, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community Center
      Thursday, December 20, 2012, 7pm, Sinajana Community
Center--Awards Ceremony
      *******Church Choir Christmas Competition;  New Covenant Life
Church;  Tamuning, Guam, 6pm-10pm

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' 2011 Ginen I Hila Officers

Pictured above L-R: Antonia Salas, Historian; Patti Quichocho, Treasurer; Felix C. Benavente, President; Emily G. Sablan, Vice President; and Selina Onedera-Salas, Secretary.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to the outgoing 2011 Ginen I Hila officers, and congratulations to the following 2012 officers:

2012 Ginen I Hila Officers:
Peter Robert Onedera, President
Antonia Masga Salas, Vice President
Julia Henderson Shore, Secretary
Patricia Ann "Patti" Quichocho, Treasurer
Annie Margarita Babauta Pineda, Historian

Thursday 5 January 2012

Ginen I Hila Story Hour at the Hagatna Public Library

Ginen I Hila will be providing storytelling/arts and crafts on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Hagatna Public Library. The story hour is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join us for a culturally-enriched celebration of stories!

Monday 2 January 2012

Felis Anu Nuebu!





Felis Anu Nuebu!
 
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