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Exhibits<\/p>\n
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I Kinalamten Para I Direchon I Taotao T\u00e5no\u2019<\/p>\n
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The Quest to CHamoru Self-Determination<\/p>\n
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This exhibit is designed to serve as a link to the movers and shakers, pivotal events, legal actions, and key primary sources which have propelled the journey of the CHamoru people in their Quest for Self-Determination. We realize that this exhibit represents a bird\u2019s-eye view. Much will need to be added in the future to fill in the missing pieces in our story. While our intention is to honor every key player in our quest, some significant people and events will be left out. We welcome information and photographs to preserve the full story we have begun here. This exhibit has been produced with the assistance of a working group including representatives from the Commission on Decolonization and the Guam Museum. Exhibit panels are sponsored by Senator Joseph and Mrs. Joanne San Agustin. The Quest for CHamoru Self-Determination which began in the 16th century when Gu\u00e5han became part of the Spanish colonial empire has surged, subsided and resurged over the centuries. Fearless community leaders have organized around pivotal events which have shaped the political destiny of Gu\u00e5han’s Taotao T\u00e5no\u2019 in their search of a status beyond colony.<\/p>\n
The land lust and greed of imperial nations seeking world domination and economic control of natural resources, which began over 500 years ago, led to empire-building. Such hunger for power has fueled world wars and conflicts around the globe. The United Nations, established with binding covenants on the heels of WWII committed to end colonization by the turn of the 20th century. The U.S., having become the world\u2019s most powerful nation, was a signatory to that commitment, which they have ignored in relationship to Guam and their other colonies. So, our David and Goliath struggle for self-determination continues in the face of powerful Asian-Pacific adversaries threatening American interests.<\/p>\n
In the \u201870s the quest for independence throughout the Pacific heightened as geopolitical rearrangements were being negotiated between colonial powers and their colonies. Many nation-states were able to exercise their rights of sovereignty. Tragically, American colonies have been conspicuously left out.<\/p>\n
A generation of postwar CHamorus became aware of a new world consciousness about indigeneity, decolonization, nation-building and the inalienable right to self-determination. CHamoru leaders, old and young, were fueled by the hope, possibilities and fervor of such movements across the globe. The Civil Rights Movement, Black and Brown power activism, the Independent and Nuclear-Free Pacific Movement, a growing environmental consciousness, and the Women\u2019s Movement inspired discourse, protests and political action. Elected politicians led the battle for a just resolution while grass-roots activists gave voice to this emerging consciousness. They spoke, wrote and taught about peoplehood, ancestral land rights, environmental and climate concerns, sovereignty, indigenous identity and the importance of our language.<\/p>\n
Politicians and community champions have propelled the movement forward along treacherous paths and through legal challenges. Many community-based groups have emerged in every generation to carry the torch and light the path. Their contributions deserve documentation.<\/p>\n
This exhibit is only a snapshot meant to inspire the next generation to become informed and build on the legacy and rich history which chronicles our march toward decolonization and authentic CHamoru self-determination.<\/p>\n
This exhibit is designed to serve as a link to the movers and shakers, pivotal events, legal actions, and key primary sources which have propelled the journey of the CHamoru people in their Quest for Self-Determination. We realize that this exhibit represents a bird\u2019s-eye view. Much will need to be added in the future to fill in the missing pieces in our story. While our intention is to honor every key player in our quest, some significant people and events will be left out. We welcome information and photographs to preserve the full story we have begun here. This exhibit has been produced with the assistance of a working group including representatives from the Commission on Decolonization and the Guam Museum.<\/p>\n
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CHamoru Kada Ha\u2019\u00e5ni<\/p>
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The vocabulary word is defined and a recording provides listeners with pronunciation guidance. This is a fun way to build vocabulary and promote the usage of CHamoru in conversation. Fino\u2019 i Ha\u2019\u00e5ni entries are posted on the Legislative Channel, in the Guam Daily Post, and other Kumisi\u00f3n social media platforms on a daily basis.<\/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\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Hinenggen CHamoru<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Cultural Vignettes<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> This video series of cultural vignettes was produced in 2018 to promote our indigenous p\u00e5\u2019a - a deeper knowledge and understanding of lina\u2019la\u2019 \u202c\u202d\u202cCHamoru\u202d. \u202cThe vignettes emphasize different CHamoru values and traditions such as In\u00e1fa\u2019maolek, Inageftao, Inarespeta and Inayudu. These short video clips are designed to be used as teaching tools by teachers and families\u202d.\u202c<\/p> The Kumisi\u00f3n developed the vignettes with the support of educators and students from the University of Guam\u2019s CHamoru Studies Program and the Guam Department of Education\u2019s CHamoru Studies and Special Projects Division. 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global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Listan Pal\u00e5bra<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Word Search App<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> The Kumisi\u00f3n\u2019s enabling legislation directs us to provide requisite updates to the CHamoru-English Dictionary. \u202cAs there are two modern CHamoru dictionaries that are readily available for public use, the Kumisi\u00f3n has opted to execute this mandate through a digital Word-Finder feature on our website based on an online CHamoru dictionary program developed by Dr. David Ruskin.<\/p> A team of CHamoru Experts has been engaged to assist the Kumisi\u00f3n in building a comprehensive database of terms drawn from Tan Ana Garcia\u2019s original compendium entitled\u202d, \u202cListan Pal\u00e5bra\u202d; \u202cthe Topping\/Dungca\/Ogo Chamorro-English Dictionary published in 1975 by the University of Hawaii Press\u202d; \u202cand\u202d, \u202cthe\u202d \u202cOfficial Chamorro-English Dictionary\u202d \u202ccompiled by Dr\u202d. \u202cKatherine Aguon\u202d \u202cwith a team of educators and published in 2009 by the Department of\u202d CHamoru Affairs\u202d.\u202c<\/p> The database features CHamoru root words and their most popular affixed forms. \u202cEach entry is defined. \u202cExamples of usage are also provided. \u202cAs new words are added to the CHamoru lexicon, they will be incorporated into the database as a community resource. \u202cAll words in the Listan Pal\u00e5bra Word-Finder database are orthographically aligned using the\u202d \u202cUtugrafihan\u202d \u202cCHamoru\u202d, \u202cGu\u00e5han\u202d.\u202c<\/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\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Nina\u2019fitmen Ineyak CHamoru<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> CHamoru Immersion Teacher Certificate Program<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Through an Administration for Native Americans (ANA) grant, The Kumisi\u00f3n developed a certificate program to strengthen the teaching of CHamoru as a second language through immersion techniques. \u202cThe certificate program consisted of 12-credit hours of coursework in direct response to professional development needs identified by our partners Chief Hurao Academy\u202d, \u202cUniversity of Guam (UOG)\u202d, \u202cGuam Community College\u202d (GCC), and \u202cGuam Department of Education\u2019s (GDOE) CSSP\u202d\/ \u202cFaney\u00e5kan. Classes were held at GCC. The grant funded 60 scholarships for four cohorts of teachers. Additional funding is being sought to continue and expand the certificate program.<\/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\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Nubena yan K\u00e5nta Siha<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Novena and Songs<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> CHamoru prayers and songs comprise the most comprehensive collection of written CHamoru in the historical record\u202d. \u202cMany of these prayers and songs\u202d \u202cwere documented by Spanish priests\u202d, \u202camong them P\u00e5le\u2019 Roman de Vera in the early 1900s\u202d. \u202cThey used the Spanish language spelling canons of the\u202d \u202cperiod\u202d. \u202cNonetheless, novenas and songs are priceless forms of literature containing rich metaphors and\u202d \u202csamples of the most sophisticated and eloquent forms of CHamoru language use\u202d. The Kumisi\u00f3n has initiated a long-term project to collect and ortho\u202dgraphically align existing songs and prayers as language-learning tools. This collection will be housed in the Kumisi\u00f3n\u2019s archive and will be made available to the public through our website.<\/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\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Rinikohen Tiningo\u2019 Fino\u2019 Manaotao T\u00e5no\u2019<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> CHamoru Fluency and Proficiency Assessment Tools<\/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\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Reliable information regarding the number, fluency, and proficiency of CHamoru language speakers is critical for planning revitalization projects and activities. In order to maintain and perpetuate our indigenous language for future generations, we as a community must understand our current status. We need to know how many speakers we have representing different generations so that we can target our efforts strategically.<\/p> \u202cAs there are no standardized assessment tools currently in use\u202d to measure community fluency and proficiency, \u202cthe Kumisi\u00f3n sought funding from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to develop a Fluency and Proficiency Assessment tool for different age cohorts, across the language domains and for each of five levels of language capacity. 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