In June 2021, 2022 and 2024 ‬the Kumisión hosted summer interns from the Department of Youth Affairs‭ (‬DYA‭). ‬The engagement of youth in activities that expand their knowledge of the work of the Kumisión and its mission is integral to their develop‭ing the knowledge and skills that encourage and shape their future commitment to maintaining the CHamoru language‭, ‬cultural practices‭, ‬and values‭. ‬We are hopeful that we can engage interns this year and in the future‭.‬