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Welcome to the Web Site of the Worldwide Chamorro Community!
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- Call to urge the U.S. Senate to take action on H.R. 44, the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. This is an important bill for the civilian people who suffered under the Japanese occupation of Guam. H.R. 44 calls for the U.S. to make good its promise to the Chamorro people after the war. If H.R.44 passes, the War reparations owed to the people of Guam will finally be paid and a long-standing injustice will finally be addressed. Read how you can help.
- Our Sea of Words - Poetry from Oceania and Beyond Monday, July 13, 2009: 7:30 pm at Pegasus Books Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck Ave. at Durant). This event will feature poetry by Maile Arvin, Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu, Loa Niumeitolu, Craig Santos Perez and Caroline Sinavaiana. Click this link for more details..
- Reclaim Guahan: Chule' Tatte Guahan The people of Guam have been watching in silence as the future of our island drastically changes before our eyes. Due to our political status and current leadership, we have had little-to-no say in plans for our future. A collective of youth and grassroots organizations have come together to organize a rally for change entitled “Reclaim Guåhan: Chule’ Tatte Guåhan.” The collective aims to break the silence and empower people to express what they envision for our island. The rally will take place May 23, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Skinner’s Plaza and will feature honored speakers, poetry, local bands, art, film showings, carabao rides and much more. The rally will end with a candle light vigil at 7: 30 p.m. . Click here for details..
- Voices from Guam & Saipan, "THE INSULAR EMPIRE: AMERICA IN THE MARIANAS" documentary screening. A work-in-progress screening of a new PBA documentary by Vanessa Warheit. Presented as part of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The documentary featuring the late Carlos P. Taitano and other voices from our island communities addresses the question of what it is like to be a colonial subject of the greatest democracy on Earth. Wednesday, MAY 13, 2009 ~ 6:00 PM - 8:OO PM, Cal State East Bay (Hayward), Old University Union-Room 102. Suggested donation $10-$20, no one turned away. * FREE PARKING IN LOT-B * Click here for details..
- Farewell to Guam's Elder Statesman, Carlos Pangelinan Taitano: A genuine Chamorro hero, Carlos Taitano stood up to the United States and won citizenship for the Chamorro people. Take a moment to recognize his tremendous contributions by reading his story in Guampedia. Si Yu'us Ma'ase Tun Carlos - you will be missed!
- Guampedia website is now online!: After three years of planning and three years of software and content development, Guampedia.com is online! Guampedia is a Guam Humanities Council community project to create a comprehensive online encyclopedic resource about the history, culture and contemporary issues of Guam. Click here to visit the site..
- Maga'haga': Guam's Women Leaders Say No to the Military Buildup: By 2014, the United States plans to spend $10 billion to move 8,000 Marines and their 9,000 dependents from Okinawa to Guam, increasing its presence there by more than three fold. The small island of Guam, where only 172,000 people live, will be flooded with the burden of 40,000 more people associated with the military build-up. On August 13, 2007, in a meeting with U.S. Congressional representatives, a group of Guam's maga'haga raised their hands and voices against the movement of thousands of marines, sailors and airmen, and more nuclear submarines and bombers to their island home. In Ancient times, "maga'haga" were the eldest daughters of a clan, who shared the responsibilities of running the clan's affairs and governing its resources with the "maga'lahi," or the eldest sons. Today, the term refers to a strong female leader.Maga'haga, a short film that documents the meeting, shows how the decision to increase the U.S. military presence on Guam is being made without the consent of Guam's people. The film also illustrates the unwavering strength and determination of the island's women. Maga'haga (the film) can be viewed on youtube in two parts. Here are the links: Part 1, Part 2.
- Stay Informed About the Planned Military Build-Up on Guam: Click the following link to download documents regarding the military build-up on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the relocation of thousands of US Marines from Okinawa to Guam, and the general realignment of United States military forces in the Pacific. Click Here to Download the Documents
- Decolonize Guam Blog: Guam, as the “tip of America’s spear” and its “unsinkable aircraft carrier” is making more and more national and international headlines, because of the increased recognition of its strategic importance in maintaining American military power in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the next ten years, we will see a drastic and dramatic increase in the amount of military personnel and infrastructure in Guam, as United States military forces in South Korea and Okinawa are transferred there. While some say that these buildups will make Guam’s economic dreams come true, others say that these perceived benefits will either be for a slim privileged group only, or will cause widespread cultural, economic, environmental, social and political damage to the island. For a collection of news articles on this buildup and other issues affecting Guam, please check out: the Decolonize Guam Blog.
- Weekly Saipan Commentary: Get the real story on news and events in the Northern Marianas. On My Mind, by Saipan's Ruth L. Tighe.
- New Minagahet e-zine: Check out the latest issue of Minagahet e-zine. Minagahet is published bi monthly by the Chamorro Information Activists. This is where you'll find well-written articles and intelligent discussion on contemporary Chamorro issues.
- Previous "Spotlight" items...
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What's Happening on Guam - Headlines from KUAM.com
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What's Happening in the CNMI - Headlines from The Saipan Tribune
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- $1B casino among largest in region
Neo Gold Wings Paradise's estimated $1 billion casino hotel and resort project on Tinian broke ground yesterday, with Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, NGP chair Hyun Myung and other dignitaries touting it as among the largest attractions in the region.
- Muña is 2009 Liberation Day Queen
Sixteen-year-old Isabel Castro Muña was crowned Miss Liberation Queen 2009 Thursday night and she will be leading her royal court in today's Liberation Day parade, where thousands of spectators and guests are expected to participate.
- Ex-judge secretly transferred $1.37M to Arriola-lawyer
Former estate administrator Luis Kaipat Pelisamen has accused former judge Timothy H. Bellas of secretly setting up a bank account as his then counsel, then improperly transferring $1.37 million of the estate's account to lawyer Joseph A. Arriola's.
- Kilili cautions vs 'false' promotion of NMI in Korea
Delegate Gregorio “Kilili” C. Sablan has warned against the “false” promotion of the CNMI in Korea, saying an investor status in the CNMI will not automatically grant any foreign businessman the same status in the United States.
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