Håfa Guáguaha (Current Events)

January 11, 2022

The 2023 “Ti Atrasåsao!” Dinanña’ Put i Fino’ Taotao Tåno’ (“It’s Never Too Late!” Indigenous Language Summit) is scheduled for Fibreru/February 10-11, 2023 from 8:00-5:30pm on both days. Location to be announced.

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Field trip registrants will be transported to P. C. Lujan Elementary School to observe Chief Hurao Language Academy and Faneyåkan Sinipok classrooms.

FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE:
Day 1, 10:00AM Hinanao para Faneyåkan Sinipok Siha (Atgon Unu) Group 1
Day 1, 12:00PM Hinanao para Faneyåkan Sinipok Siha (Atgon Dos) Group 2

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All questions related to the event can be answered via phone at (671) 475-0139 or via email at kumisionchamoru@gmail.com.

Location TBA

December 6, 2022

KUMISIÓN I FINO’ CHAMORU SEEKS CHAMORU LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IMMERSION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Kumisión) is seeking CHamoru language teachers to join Cohort 3 of the ongoing “Nina’fitmen i Fina’nå’gue yan Ineyak i Fino’ CHamoru” program. The program is tailored for CHamoru language teachers or college and university students who aspire to become teachers of CHamoru language and culture and is fully funded by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans American Rescue Plan (ANA ARP). Participants will have the opportunity to receive Orthography Training and to enroll in the following four courses (one course per semester) at the Guam Community College (GCC):

  • I. Immersion Method for CHamoru Language Teaching I;
  • II. Best Practices for Literacy Instruction;
  • III. CHamoru Composition; and
  • IV. I Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Teaching CHamoru History and Culture).

Each course aims to build enhanced teacher capacity to teach CHamoru as language arts using immersion techniques and is focused on place-based curriculum with standardized content for instruction in CHamoru language, history, and culture. Participants will earn three (3) college credits per course, and credits may be applied towards CHamoru Language & Culture Teacher/Educator Certification. The application period for Cohort 3 is now open and will be accepted through December 12, 2022, complete with all GCC enrollment and registration requirements. Space is limited to 15 participants per cohort. Approved applicants must commit to begin at the start of the GCC Spring 2023 semester. See attached application form below. For more information, please email I Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru at kumisionchamoru@gmail.com.

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December 6, 2022

November 4, 2022

KUMISIÓN I FINO’ CHAMORU SEEKS CHAMORU LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IMMERSION TRAINING PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 4, 2022 – Hagåtña, Guam) – The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Kumisión) is seeking CHamoru language teachers to join Cohort 3 of the ongoing “Nina’fitmen i Fina’nå’gue yan Ineyak i Fino’ CHamoru” program. The program is tailored for CHamoru language teachers or college and university students who aspire to become teachers of CHamoru language and culture and is fully funded by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans American Rescue Plan (ANA ARP).

Participants will have the opportunity to receive Orthography Training and to enroll in the following four courses (one course per semester) at the Guam Community College (GCC):

  • I. Immersion Method for CHamoru Language Teaching I;
  • II. Best Practices for Literacy Instruction;
  • III. CHamoru Composition; and
  • IV. I Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Teaching CHamoru History and Culture).

Each course aims to build enhanced teacher capacity to teach CHamoru as language arts using immersion techniques and is focused on place-based curriculum with standardized content for instruction in CHamoru language, history, and culture.
Participants will earn three (3) college credits per course, and credits may be applied towards CHamoru Language & Culture Teacher/Educator Certification.
The application period for Cohort 3 is now open and will be accepted through December 12, 2022, complete with all GCC enrollment and registration requirements. Space is limited to 15 participants per cohort. Approved applicants must commit to begin at the start of the GCC Spring 2023 semester.
The application and GCC enrollment information are available at the Kumisión website at: kumisionchamoru.guam.gov.
For more information, please contact Selina Onedera-Salas at I Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru via email at sonederasalaskumision@gmail.com.

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November 4, 2022

KUMISIÓN I FINO’ CHAMORU SEEKS CHAMORU LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IMMERSION TRAINING PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 4, 2022 – Hagåtña, Guam) – The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Kumisión) is seeking CHamoru language teachers to join Cohort 3 of the ongoing “Nina’fitmen i Fina’nå’gue yan Ineyak i Fino’ CHamoru” program. The program is tailored for CHamoru language teachers or college and university students who aspire to become teachers of CHamoru language and culture and is fully funded by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans American Rescue Plan (ANA ARP).

Participants will have the opportunity to receive Orthography Training and to enroll in the following four courses (one course per semester) at the Guam Community College (GCC):

  • I. Immersion Method for CHamoru Language Teaching I;
  • II. Best Practices for Literacy Instruction;
  • III. CHamoru Composition; and
  • IV. I Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Teaching CHamoru History and Culture).

Each course aims to build enhanced teacher capacity to teach CHamoru as language arts using immersion techniques and is focused on place-based curriculum with standardized content for instruction in CHamoru language, history, and culture.
Participants will earn three (3) college credits per course, and credits may be applied towards CHamoru Language & Culture Teacher/Educator Certification.
The application period for Cohort 3 is now open and will be accepted through December 12, 2022, complete with all GCC enrollment and registration requirements. Space is limited to 15 participants per cohort. Approved applicants must commit to begin at the start of the GCC Spring 2023 semester.
The application and GCC enrollment information are available at the Kumisión website at: kumisionchamoru.guam.gov.
For more information, please contact Selina Onedera-Salas at I Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru via email at sonederasalaskumision@gmail.com.

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October 19, 2022

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP & EXHIBIT
Come and join us for this exciting event!

Family Clan Exhibit

October 19, 2022

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

JA- Multimedia Technician I for Kumision 2022

JA- Administrative Officer for Kumision 2022

JA- Office Aide for Kumision 2022

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September 25, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) has postponed its meeting originally scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2022. It will hold its next official meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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September 2, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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August 12, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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July 15, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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July 1, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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June 20, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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April 30, 2022

Publishing of Ginen i Hila’ i Mañaina-ta: Rinikohen Tiningo’ yan Sinangan Siha Vol. 1

The links for the digital copy of the dictionary, the book launch and the language classes are all available under our “Guinaha (Resources)” tab!

Ginen i Hila’ i Mañaina-ta: Rinikohen Tiningo’ yan Sinangan Siha (CHamoru Cultural Dictionary) Link

May 6, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting Hosts 2nd Virtual Networking Event

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will host its second virtual networking event on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 9:00-11am via Zoom.

April 8, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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March 18, 2022

Ginen i Hila Flyer

March 4, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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February 4, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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January 14, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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January 7, 2022

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom. The meeting scheduled for Friday, January 7th, 2022 was postponed.

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December 1, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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October 1, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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September 3, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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August 13, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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July 29, 2021

The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ (Commission on CHamoru Language and the Teaching of the History and Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam) is seeking proposals from researchers, content editors, and graphic artists to develop entries and create illustrations for a CHamoru cultural dictionary, Ginen i Matan i Mañaina-ta: Rinikohen yan Sinangan Siha. This project, supported by a Humanities Guåhan grant, provides an in-depth critical analysis of CHamoru words and sayings.

  • Researcher SOW
  • Editor/Translator SOW
  • Graphic Artist SOW

Put fabot, note that submissions received by August 01, 2021 to kumisionchamoru@gmail.co​m will receive first consideration by the Board of Directors. For more information, contact Erica A. Pangelinan, Special Project Coordinator, at Erica.Pangelinan@KFCHamoru.guam.gov or (671)487-3372.

July 15, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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June 21, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, July 02, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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June 21, 2021

Call Out For CHamoru Language Resources

The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan i Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ is looking to acquire CHamoru language resources to expand its CHamoru Archive and Resource Library.

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May 21, 2021

Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) Meeting

The Guam Indigenous Heritage Alliance (GIHA) will hold its next official meeting on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2 P.M. via Zoom.

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May 12, 2021

I Na’an Lugåt (Guam Place Names) Hearing

I Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan i Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ and I Na’an Lugåt announces the second of three public hearings to be held at community centers around the island to review the names of villages.

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March 22, 2021

CHamoru Kada Ha’åni

The Guam Commission on Decolonization and the Department of CHamoru Affairs present “CHamoru Kada Ha’åni,” a curated showcase of local creative works that highlights our rich culture and the many talents of our people.

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