Revised Chamorro-English dictionary entries uploaded to local group’s website

April 15, 2024

Isidoro T. Cabrera, president of Inetnun Kutturan Natibun Marianas/Kkoor Aramasal Marianas, said they have begun uploading on their website natibunmarianas.org some of the revised Chamorro-English Dictionaries by Topping, Ogo and Dungca, 1975, as revised… Read More

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Local historian Don Farrell launches 12th book

March 20, 2024

Local historian Don A. Farrell launched his 12th book, “Seabees and Superforts at War — Tinian’s Critical Role in the Ultimate Defeat of Japan” at American Memorial Park’s Visitor Center on Friday. Farrell made a slide presentation about his 519-page book and shared some historical facts regarding… Read More

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Shape the future with your words!

March 19, 2024

Our stories commemorate the past, preserve our cultural identity, and entertain our family and friends! While we have a rich memory for stories from the past, and active imaginations to create fiction, the best way to ensure these stories live on in the future is to write them down! Read More

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A Battle of Saipan veteran’s son pilgrimage

March 15, 2024

Back in time. Alan Sonntag’s father participated in the Battle of Saipan. His wife Peggy’s father stormed Utah Beach (Normandy, France) on D-Day. The couple recently visited Saipan ona pilgrimage to have a virtual “Then & Now Father & Child Reunion” with… Read More

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Local historian to present 12th book on Friday at AMP

March 13, 2024

LOCAL historian Don A. Farrell will make a Power Point Presentation about his new and 12th book, “Seabees And Superforts At War — Tinian’s Critical Role in the Ultimate Defeat of Japan,” at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center on Friday, March 15, 2024,  at 6 p.m. Read More

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Humanities Council accepting entries to My Marianas Writing Contest

March 12, 2024

The Northern Marianas Humanities Council is now accepting submissions for its third annual My Marianas Writing Contest. According to the council’s website, the contest is open to all high school students in public and private CNMI high schools. It aims to… Read More

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All hands on deck as 500 Sails prepares for FestPac

March 8, 2024

500 Sails staff and volunteers are preparing their various ocean-going canoes ahead of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture or FestPac in Honolulu, Hawaii.  According to the festival’s website, the Wa’a Arrival Ceremony is set for Wednesday, June 5 at Kualoa Regional Park. Read More

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Saipan resident wants archaeologist’s help to solve Earhart mystery

February 21, 2024

Saipan resident Ernesto C. Arriola needs the help of an archaeologist in order to learn more about the “anomalies” buried behind the old Japanese jail in Garapan.  He said in February 2023, with the use of ground penetrating radar equipment, which he rented, he discovered a number… Read More

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Ware: Territories have common civil rights issues

February 20, 2024

Ahead of a panel discussion on U.S. territorial rights, Right to Democracy founder Neil Weare and the other panelists held a press conference on Monday at the Garapan Public Market. Ware said the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the CNMI and Guam have common civil rights issues.  These include… Read More

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Inafa’måolik-Tipiyeew Project deadline extended to Feb. 21

February 20, 2024

To accommodate more aspiring student participants, the Northern Marianas Humanities Council has extended the submission deadline for its Inafa’måolik-Tipiyeew Matters project to Feb. 21, 2024. The initiative, whose initial… Read More

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NMC, Right to Democracy to host talk on building solidarity in US territories

February 16, 2024

Northern Marianas College and Right to Democracy are set to host a conversation on democracy, equity, and self-determination in U.S. territories with legal experts from American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center Theater… Read More

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OPINION | Northern Marianas Humanities Council celebrates Black History Month

February 15, 2024

The Northern Marianas Humanities Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month in the spirit of inafa’måolik and tipiyeew. This celebration honors the pivotal role that Black Americans have played in shaping a more equitable and just society… Read More

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The Northern Marianas Humanities Council celebrates Black History Month

February 15, 2024

The Northern Marianas Humanities Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month in the spirit of inafa’måolik and tipiyeew. This celebration honors the pivotal role that Black Americans have played in shaping a more equitable and just society… Read More

Source: https://www.saipantribune.com/opinion/columnists/the-northern-marianas-humanities-council-celebrates-black-history-month/article_b76e0ce0-cb2c-11ee-8f65-5f3564eb5d19.html

Book launch celebrates Chamorro language and culture

January 22, 2024

“FINU’ Chamorro,” authored by Dr. Faye Untalan, was launched Friday at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library as a special collaborative project between Northern Marianas College’s Proa Publications and the University of Guam Press. The 450-page book, which is intended for post-secondary education classes, covers 24 units and includes… Read More

Source: https://www.mvariety.com/lifestyle/book-launch-celebrates-chamorro-language-and-culture/article_b2a6c280-b824-11ee-8ba4-871437f7cf41.html

Dr. Untalan discusses ‘Finu’ Chamorro’ in book launching

January 22, 2024

Book author Dr. Faye Untalan, whose newest book, Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners, had its book launch at the Northern Marianas College last Friday, said she was inspired to write the book when some Chamorros students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa asked her teach them their language when she was still teaching there. Inspired by that incident, Untalan used a 2013 grant… Read More

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‘Finu’ Chamorro book launch and panel discussion on Jan. 19

January 17, 2024

Doctor Faye Untalan, the author of a brand-new Chamorro language learning resource, said “Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners” has been a long time in the making. “I am so relieved and so excited,” Untalan said. “[I’m] looking forward to it being used by all Chamorros.”… Read More

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Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners to hold book launch

January 15, 2024

The University of Guam Press is launching Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners by Dr. Faye Untalan under their Proa Publications imprint at Northern Marianas College on Saipan. Finu’ Chamorro is a thorough and hands-on instructional guide with language exercises for… Read More

Source: https://www.saipantribune.com/news/local/finu-chamorro-for-beginners-to-hold-book-launch/article_38e4801e-b292-11ee-a2e2-4b054c04013d.html

Free canoe rides at Crowne Plaza

January 9, 2024

A collaboration between Crowne Plaza Resort and 500 Sails will bring Chamorro sailing canoes back to Garapan this month. Free canoe rides will be available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the resort’s beach side and will take place every Tuesday and Thursday until Jan. 30… Read more

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