The Kumisión recognizes and values the profound knowledge and traditional‭ ‬expertise of those who are fluent and proficient in the CHamoru language‭ ‬and/or are known for their knowledge and expertise in traditional cultural practices and the arts‭. ‬These partnerships are essential to inform and guide‭ ‬the work of the Kumisión and to elevate and celebrate the wisdom that has‭ been passed down through generations by our ancestors‭.‬