{"id":2166,"date":"2025-02-20T00:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T00:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.idealguam.com\/kumision\/?page_id=2166"},"modified":"2025-03-07T00:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T00:03:42","slug":"sagan-inilao-put-hinayi-yan-rikuetdon-chamoru-genealogy-research-lab-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev2.idealguam.com\/kumision\/sagan-inilao-put-hinayi-yan-rikuetdon-chamoru-genealogy-research-lab-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Sagan Inilao Put Hinayi Yan Rikuetdon CHamoru (Genealogy Research Lab and Resources)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/dev2.idealguam.com\/kumision\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/genealogy.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px||40px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Helvetica Regular||on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Genealogy Research Lab and Resources<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Bebas Neue||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;50px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Sagan Inilao Put Hinayi Yan Rikuetdon CHamoru<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Knowing our family history is essential to our cultural identity as the First People of Gu\u00e5han. Our ancestral legacy is key to understanding our system of kinship, reciprocity, and obligation which informs CHamoru values and traditions. During these uncertain times when people feel isolated and alienated, the sense of belonging that comes from knowing your roots contributes to community wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Our Genealogy Research Lab provides a community space for accessing critical resources including the Kumisi\u00f3n\u2019s genealogical database and Family Tree Software. It also serves as a networking hub for those interested in conducting family history research. Guest users will be able to schedule appointments to visit the lab, build their family trees, and utilize available resources with the assistance of Kumisi\u00f3n staff.<\/p>\n<p>CHamoru family historians and local genealogy buffs have contributed their life-long research data to augment the foundation of our database acquired from Mr. Bernard Punzalan of CHamoru Roots. We look forward to growing our platform with rich resources from the community. To this end, we welcome the contributions of families who have already conducted genealogical research and have compiled their work in books, reunion pamphlets, or digital databases. 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Our ancestral legacy is key to understanding our system of kinship, reciprocity, and obligation which informs CHamoru values and traditions. During these uncertain times when people feel isolated and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(3,58,104,0.03) 0%|rgba(0,5,58,0.69) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https:\/\/kumisionchamoru.guam.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner1.jpg\" parallax=\"on\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"50px||50px||true|false\" filter_brightness=\"131%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"content\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Oswald|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" text_font_size=\"50px\" text_line_height=\"50px\" header_font=\"Montserrat|700|||||||\" header_text_align=\"center\" header_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" header_font_size=\"3rem\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Oswald|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#333333\" text_font_size=\"30px\" text_line_height=\"30px\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p>Atorid\u01fbt<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Cardo||on||||||\" text_text_color=\"#333333\" text_font_size=\"20px\" text_line_height=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"10px||20px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p>Scope of Authority<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#333333\" text_font_size=\"16px\" text_line_height=\"24px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p>Indigenous CHamoru place names contain cultural\u202d, \u202chistorical\u202d, \u202cand environmental information that reveal much about our people\u2019s relationship to place over time\u202d.\u202c As place names are forgotten or replaced\u202d, \u202cimportant historical knowledge that can support our efforts to reclaim and reinforce the CHamoru heritage are lost forever\u202d. \u202cIn order to advance the cause of CHamoru revitalization and cultural self-determination\u202d,\u202c the Kumisi\u00f3n has for many years made a concerted effort to advocate for the per\u202dpetuation of indigenous place names\u202d. \u202cWhen the Gu\u00e5han Legislature enacted Public\u202d \u202cLaw 33-236\u202d, \u202cthe Kumisi\u00f3n i Fino\u2019 CHamoru was also charged with serving as the Kumisi\u00f3n i Na\u2019an Lug\u01fbt\u202d (\u202cGuam Place Name Commission\u202d).\u202c<br \/>\u202c<br \/>The duties and responsibilities outlined in the Guam Code Annotated Section 88105\u202d (\u202cl\u202d)\u202c and\u202d (\u202cm\u202d) \u202cprovide legal support to the efforts of the Kumisi\u00f3n to revive\u202d, \u202creinforce\u202d, \u202cand perpetuate the CHamoru language and culture through place naming\u202d. \u202cThe Kumisi\u00f3n oversees and approves all of the proposed changes, alterations\u202d, \u202cor renaming of place names in Gu\u00e5han through it\u2019s <br \/>Kumit\u00e9han\u202d Na\u2019an Lug\u01fbt\u202d. \u202c<\/p><p>While the Kumisi\u00f3n has been charged with the restoration of indigenous place names\u202d,\u202c there are limits to our jurisdiction. \u202cWe have no formal role in deciding the names of roads\u202d, \u202cschools\u202d, \u202cvillages\u202d, \u202cor the boundaries between municipalities\u202d. \u202cPublic facilities or named areas like parks are usually designated by the Guam Legislature\u202d. The Kumisi\u00f3n does, however, have jurisdiction over the naming of rivers and streams\u202d, \u202csummits\u202d, \u202carea\u202d\/\u202clocale\u202d, \u202csprings\/water basins\u202d, \u202cbeaches\u202d, \u202cbays\u202d, \u202cvalleys\u202d, \u202ccapes\/points\u202d, \u202cplanned unit\u202d \u202cdevelopments\u202d, \u202cand commonly-used names\u202d. \u202cThis is consistent with the use of the term \u201c\u202cgeographical features\u201d as used by the Board of Geographic Names\u202d (\u202cBGN\u202d) \u202cof the\u202d \u202cUS\u202d \u202cGeological\u202d \u202cSurvey\u202d. \u202c<\/p><p>Political jurisdictions like the municipalities\u202d (\u202cor villages\u202d) \u202cor the island itself\u202d (\u202cGuam\u202d, \u202cnot Gu\u00e5han\u202d) \u202cwill only change if accompanied by legal action from the Government of Guam\u202d. \u202cThe recent changes to five village names have been submitted in accordance with Guam Public Law\u202d. \u202cThe name change to Hag\u00e5t\u00f1a will automatically change to Hag\u00e5t\u00f1a River\u202d, \u202cbut will not affect Agana Heights\u202d. \u202cThe river is a geograph\u202dical feature whereas the latter is a political jurisdiction\u202d.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"Oswald|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#333333\" text_font_size=\"30px\" text_line_height=\"30px\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" 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Government\u202d. \u202cThe BGN is under the United States Geological Survey\u202d, \u202cDepartment of Interior\u202d. \u202cIn carrying out its functions\u202d, \u202cthe Geographic Names Information System\u202d (\u202cGNIS\u202d) \u202cmaintains the list of geographic names\u202d. \u202cGeographic names generally apply to rivers\u202d, \u202ccoastlines\u202d, \u202ctraditional places\u202d,\u202c mountains\u202d, \u202cand other geographic features\u202d. \u202cThey do not apply to political jurisdictions unless there is specific political action via legislation\u202d. \u202cGeographic names do not apply to official designations for buildings\u202d, \u202cparks\u202d, \u202cor facilities\u202d.<\/p><p>\u202cAs agreed in a meeting on July 27\u202d, \u202c2022\u202d, \u202cthe Kumisi\u00f3n i Fino\u2019 CHamoru is now officially recognized as the body from which the BGN will receive information regarding geographic names for Guam\u202d. \u202cHistorically\u202d, \u202cthey received input from a\u202d \u202cvariety of sources including the Department of Defense and the Department of Interior\u202d. \u202cAny information regarding official changes and future geographic changes will be accepted by the BGN Census Bureau\u202d \/ \u202cCivil Division if they come from the Kumisi\u00f3n\u202d.\u202c<\/p><p>Future federal government maps and information as listed in the GNIS will follow the decisions of the Kumisi\u00f3n if the Kumisi\u00f3n proceeds in accordance with its own processes as required by Guam Public Law\u202d. \u202cInternet mapping will likely follow the\u202d \u202clead of the Kumisi\u00f3n as\u202d \u202creflected in the 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