For those wanting to learn more about Chamoru traditions around the Nobenan Niñu as well as practice your Chamoru, then this is the perfect Fanachu episode for you, as it features as guest Siñora Teresita Concepcion Flores, a member of the Kumision I Fino’ CHamoru giya Guåhan, a techa and a longtime Chamoru language educator. This episode and other…

For this episode of the series "The Environment and You" with Tori Manley Speaking, she explores the kinships that interconnect us with the land. On "Awakening Our Kinship: Protecting Endemic Species and Natural Habitats" she talks to Tihu Lujan of the group "Tåsi, Tåno' yan Todu" about personal healing that further connects us to the land. This ep…

Do you remember the Hale’-ta series of books published by the Department of CHamoru Affairs? They featured essays and primary documents and biographies of important figures in Guam and Chamoru history. This series had a huge impact in terms of education and consciousness raising in the 1990s and early 2000s, but has not been active for more than a …

For this episode of Fanachu, Tori Manley Speaking sits down with Mike Manley, Trusted Car salesman, Father and Veteran. They discuss the most common mode of transportation, our expectation of well being and status through our cars. How we buy what we buy and how we can be at a constant disadvantage as Chamorro people. We end the episode with hopefu…

In this episode of "The Environment and Your," host Tori Manley Speaking discusses the most common modes of transportation, their obstacles, possible solutions and calls to action. Here's a message from Tori about this episode: "The main thing I want you to know about this episode is that you are trying your best with what you have, and I hope this…

"Imagine how good you feel when you help people; you feel grateful to be able to give to others. Your helpfulness brings joy, love, and hope. Being helpful can strengthen the best parts of you." - Tori Manley Speaking. Volunteering or helping is a part of Chamoru culture and in March we celebrate Pulan Chamoru or Chamoru month. For this March 2024 …

Hundreds of people gathered at the Bishop Museum on June 15th, 2024 for a ceremony around latte stones taken from the Mariana Islands in the 1920s and 1950s. For this episode of Fanachu some of those who organized and attended the event share their thoughts on the history of these latte and their hopes that they be brought home. This ceremony took …

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (Guam CAHA) has recognized dozens of cultural masters in recent decades who have all played important roles in teaching and perpetuating parts of Chamoru culture and heritage. At the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawai’i a handful of Guam delegates are the children or grandchildren o…

As thousands of delegates from Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia gather in Hawai'i this month for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture or FESTPAC, Fanachu interviews two West Papuan activists who are attending the event in hopes of bringing attention to their struggle against oppression and for liberation, and to assert their identity as…

How does the Pentagon and US military use words like strategic, steward or buildup to obscure the nature of their activities in our region? That’s one of the goals of the “Little Book of Pentagon Words in the Pacific” a booklet edited by Dr. Isa Arriola featuring definitions, images and on the ground voices from the Marianas meant to counter the fr…

From the special Fanachu's series, "The Environment and Us", enjoy a three part bite sized episode emphasizing on human and environmental rights worldwide. Our clothing choices are interlinked with the well-being of others, and is a direct reflection of our extractive, widespread, and colonized society. Series host Tori Manley Speaking invites you …

From the special Fanachu's series, "The Environment and Us", enjoy a three part bite sized episode emphasizing on human and environmental rights worldwide. Our clothing choices are interlinked with the well-being of others, and is a direct reflection of our extractive, widespread, and colonized society. Series host Tori Manley Speaking invites you …

Some of the names we use for places in Guam can be traced by centuries, others are more recent. Within each village there are areas and places that also bear names that go back into the history of the island, carrying with them memories, stories and sometimes wisdom. The Kumision I Fino’ CHamoru has been working on documenting and also restoring pl…

This episode of Fanachu featured updates from solidarity work being done across the Marianas by the group Marianas for Palestine. The group discussed the passage of a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza last year by the CNMI legislature, protests and demonstrations for peace and demilitarization both in Guam and the CNMI and the importance of…

For this episode of Fanachu, meet some of the team that produced and provided voice-acting from the the wonderful "Legends of Guam Podcast Play Series" from Breaking Wave Theatre back in 2022. The stories they have re-imagined included Puntan and Fu'una, the Legend of the Trongkon Niyok (Coconut Tree) and the women who saved Guam from the giant fis…

On this episode of Fanachu! Annie Fay Camacho sits down with Pairourou Navigators Larry Raigetal and Melissa Taitano and students in their traditional navigation class to talk about canoe house building, community, and traditional learning! Students interviewed are Nolan Flores, Mikayla Blas and Isa Flores This episode premiered on Facebook and You…

Pulani Peredo is the daughter of difunto Joseph Blas Peredo, a Chamoru teacher and activist, who also wrote memorable songs such as “Hagu Islan Guåhan” and “Ayuda I Famagu’on-ta.” She is in her early 20s and was taught the Chamoru language by her parents and wants to help future generations to learn the language by becoming a Chamoru language teach…

‘The Environment and You’ Episode 2: "From Earth To Body" This is part of a special series of Fanachu hosted by Tori Manley Speaking. This episode focuses on how we can holistically inform our bodies to heal with the information about the food we consume. We talk about the importance of diversity from an economic and environmental aspect and what i…

The first episode of "The Environment and You" from Tori Manley Speaking is now live! This episode is titled "Barriers to Climate Change & Sustainable Living" and here is Tori's description for the episode: "Let's expand our consciousness, shift our awareness of barriers, reflect about how we interact with the world and navigate simple solutions fo…

Jerrold Dwayne Castro is a Chamoru Fine Artist who currently works as an adjunct professor at the University of Guam. He incorporates themes of culture, history and identity into his work drawing out the complexities of the Chamoru experience and context. Learn more about the way he explores the concept of inafa’maolek in this episode. This episode…

Every June, Guam celebrates the sacrifices and stories of Chamoru war survivors. This commemoration is often highlighted by activities organized by the Guam War Survivors Memorial Foundation, especially their Sentimental Journey concert series.بقلم KUAM Podcast Network

Dr. Michael Bevacqua hosts a special podcast conversation with Clarissa Mendiola and Nichole Quintanilla, two poets who shared their talents, their words, their thoughts, and their voices at this year's Na'La'La Volume 5 - Songs of Freedom concert. They talk about the art of being a wordsmith and the power of expression. It's a great, revealing dis…

Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua discusses the huge success of the Nala'la - Songs of Freedom Volume 5 concert, and how the universal language of music is used as an effective vehicle not to force hands, but to open minds and reach hearts. In this episode, Doc chats with Micro Child, and explains the message behind their mesmerizing harmonies.…

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Decolonization Conversation: Independence 101 Part Two by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

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#96 Organic Act Teach-In by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

#95 Ed Alvarez and Miget Discuss the Organic Act and United Nations by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

#94 Q&A with Miget and Pulan from Pulan Speaks by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

Tapaau Dr. Dan Aga shares his experiences being from American Samoa and how they navigate through their political status as an unincorporated, unorganized US territory.بقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

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#92 Fanhita yan Fanachu: Mililani Trask and Sandra Creamer by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

#90 Fanohge: Continuing the Conversation w/Dave Lotz by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

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#88 Fata'chong para i Fanohge March by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

#87 Microchild: Music of Micronesia by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

Our guest for this episode is former Executive Director for the Commission on Decolonization, Ed Alvarez. We hear his reflections on the appeal of the Davis vs Guam case regarding Guahan's self-determination plebiscite.بقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

Our guest for this episode is Arman Sablan who is a CHamoru from Guahan. He has served in two branches of the military and currently resides in China. Listen to the episode to hear his perspective after living in China and having travelled to other parts of the world.بقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

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#65 Sustainability: Navigating Through Climate Change with Master Navigator Larry Raigetal by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force

#63 H-2B Dilemma, I Manhoben Discussion by Independent Guahan Task Forceبقلم Independent Guahan Task Force