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  • Call for medical interns and residents for Guam Memorial Hospital: The hospital is in desperate need of medical interns and residents to fulfill their grant program and avoid losing their funding. See the Guam Medical Residency Program announcement for details.
  • Famoksaiyan Conference: Summit on Native Self-Determination and Decolonization: Last year's conference Famoksaiyan: Decolonizing Chamorro Histories, Identities and Futures was a great success down in San Diego. The conference this year will be held April 20-22, 2007 in Berkeley and Oakland, California. This year we are interested in strengthening existing networks, building new ones, and more importantly, giving those interested the skills to promote the work of decolonization and cultural and historical revitalization in their politics, their creative work and everyday interactions. The conference is open to the public, and there is no fee to attend. Click here to see the weekend's schedule of events.
  • Kutturan Marianas Concert in Las Vegas Nevada POSTPONED: This spring concert is postponed pending a new time slot. Read the letter from Steve Blas for details.
  • Attention all Mount Carmel School Supporters and Former Students: Help save Mount Carmel School! Help support tradition, heritage, spirit and pride by attending a special alumni mass and reception at Mount Carmel School, March 25, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. For more information on the Mass, click here.
    • For more information on the school's closure, click here. Click here to watch Mount Carmel School students and alumni on Youtube, to see how you can help.
  • Save the Saipan Grotto!!!: One of the favorite spots in all the Marianas for generations of locals and visitors alike is threatened by ridiculous plans to put in a monorail. If someone is not fit enough to climb the stairs, why are they being transported to the diving entrance? What will a monorail platform in the Grotto look like? Does everything have to be commercialized and ruined? Visit the Save the Grotto Website and sign the petition. Better yet, get on the phone or write a letter before the beautiful Grotto is ruined!
  • Chamorro language competition: Get ready for the 4th annual CHamoru Language Competition to be held at the University of Guam's Charter Day celebration on Tuesday, March 13th. Details here.
  • Kutturan Marianas Concert in Las Vegas Nevada RESCHEDULED: The bad news is the concert has been rescheduled for May 26th (was March 31 and April 1). The good news is the special "buy now" pricing has also been extended. The Kutturan Marianas Concernt features artists Daniel De Leon Guerrero, Joe McCarrel, K.G. De Leon Guerrero, Boya Quichocho, Daniel Pocaigue, John Afcalle, Bill Perez, Dan Pocaigue, The Marianas Homegrown Band and the Mangachong Band. Details here.
  • A Letter from the CNMI: The CNMI is in serious trouble, but this letter from Saipan reminds us that it's up to us to fix our community. Read A Call for Action.
  • The Insular Empire: America's Pacific Frontier: The creators of this important documentary film about the history and relationship between the United States and the Marianas need your support. Here's how you can help.
  • Benefit Concert in Gardena, California: Come hear Chamorro artists "Quenga" of Chord Brown, 56 Hope, and Dedicated Minds at a February 10 concert benefiting the Kutturan Chamoru Performers.
  • Help Wanted!: Chamorro.com is looking for volunteers to help out with the web site. We're open to any and all ideas from individuals or groups who are passionate about Chamorro history, culture and community and are interested in taking over part or all of the web site. Please email pete@chamorro.com with your ideas or proposals.
  • Famoksaiyan Meeting in Long Beach, CA: Learn about Famoksaiyan, the exciting new group that is bringing Chamorros together to work on critical issues, and hear first-hand what happened at the United Nations meeting from Famoksaiyan members who attended. Details here.
  • Education Conference in Long Beach: The National Pacific Islander Educator Network (NPIEN) announces its Fifth Annual NPIEN Education Conference to be held November 18, 2006.
  • 21st Annual Santa Barbara Fiesta: The Chamorro Cultural Club of Sacramento invites you to join them immediately after Mass for dining, dancing and entertainment in Elk Grove, CA, November 25. Details here.
  • Dinner and Dancing Fundraiser in Milpitas, CA: RSVP by October 11 to join the Santa Maria Kamalen Group on Saturday, October 21. Details here.
  • St. Jude Fiesta - El Cajon, CA: Mass starts at 3pm, followed by dinner, entertainment, music and dancing. Join the The Sinajana-St. Jude Fiesta Organization of San Diego on October 21 for their 22nd annual fiesta. Details here.
  • Kutturan Chamoru Performers Fundraiser: Celebrate 13 years of cultural preservation at the 14th annual dance recital fundraiser in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, October 21. Details here.
  • D.U.B. Live on Tour in Texas: See Guam's "Da Udda Band" in Coppeeras Cove Civic Center in Texas, October 22 during their US Mainland tour. Details here. Information on other cities is here.
  • Pacific Islanders Festival - San Diego: Come out and support the Kutturan Chamoru Performers as they celebrate their 6th year performing in the "Pacific Islander Festival" in San Diego on Sept. 23. Details here.
  • Cal-islanders Annual Picnic: The Cal-islanders Humanitarian Association's 10th annual picnic is on for September 17th in Garden Grove, CA. Click here for details.
  • Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Our Lady of Camarin Fiesta Committee is putting on a "Tournament of Champions" golf competition on September 2nd. Proceeds go to the "Our Lady of Camarin Fiesta" in December. Deadline to sign up is August 25 so hurry! Click here for details.
  • New book out on the Battle of Saipan: Rainbow Over Hell is the true story of a young civilian named Saburo Arakaki who stood on Suicide Cliff during the Battle of Saipan
  • The San Diego Chamorro Cultural Center presents an exclusive screening of the work of Chamorro filmmaker Alex Muñoz: Click here for details.
  • URGENT!!!: The University of Hawaii is voting on June 15th on an plan to increase tuition to students from Micronesia by 50%. The students need our help! Click here for details.
  • Correction - Retraction - Oops!: We posted the Santos Family Reunion scheduled for July in the Bay Area by mistake. The event is a private family reunion by invitation only. Please excuse our error - Webmaster
  • Underwood and Aguon coming to the Bay Area: Join Robert Underwood and Frank Aguon in Fremont, CA on Friday, June 30 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Click here for details
  • 10th Annual Corpus Christi Celebration: Click here for details on this Sunday's event in Oceanside, CA
  • Marianas High School Class of 1986 Reunion: Come celebrate with the old gang this June on Saipan! Activities include a luau at the Chamolinian Village and picnic at Micro Beach. Details here.
  • Marianas High Schools Reunion: Classes of 1960's and 1970's are gathering on Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Tacoma Washington. Details and registration form are available on the Reunion Web Site.
  • Help a new Chamorro cultural group get started: The Chamoru Cultural Development and Research Institute (CCDRI), a new IRS 501c3 non-profit, seeks seeks donations. Read the announcement to learn more about this group and how you can help.
  • New Books in Chamorro: "Håfa Un A'Atan?, Despensa Amigu, I Kandet Gi Langet, and Kåo Siña Håo...?" by Dolores Ichihara Marciano ("Mama Ling") are beautifully illustrated children's books in English and Chamorro. Read a book online!
  • Famoksaiyan Session II: Following on the heals of the first meeting of Famoksaiyan in Southern California, you're invited to round two in the San Francisco Bay area on May 20-21. Click here for meeting agenda and location.
  • Memorial Day Picnic: Come celebrate with Washington D.C. based Guam Society of America on May 27th. Details here.
  • Family of Frank Pangelinan Cruz located: After human remains were found along with ID, a search for the family of Frank Pangelinan Cruz has turned up his family. Click here to read the San Francisco Chronicle story. The original missing persons story is here.
  • St. Joseph Promesa celebration raffel winners: The Bay Area Women's Social Club announces the 2006 Raffle Winners.
  • Ricardo Oro online!: "Preserving the Chamorro language and culture through a unique art form." Take a good fun look at Oroteguam.com.
  • Win tickets for two on Continental Airlines: Attend the 8th Annual Tan Chong Padula Humanitarian Awards Dinner, enjoy great Chamoru music and entertainment, and you may win the door prize compliments of Continental Airlines. Proceeds benefit the Tan Chong Padula Scholarship Program.
  • gMon and the Latte Stones "Pacific Sounds" CD: Get a sneak preview of the songs at purevolume.com under the name "gmonmarianas". The album, to be released April 25, will be on available at amazon.com, guamgifts.com or contact gmon at lutamasmaulegyahoo.com
  • Celebrate the Guam Flag with Grupun Minagof: The Tacoma, Washington Chamorro group "Grupun Minagof" is celebrating the adoption of the Guam flag at their annual fundraiser dinner dance on April 28, 2006. More....
  • State of i Nasion: Read the Nasion Chamoru State of the Nation address by activist Julian Aguon.
  • 2006 Tan Chong Padula Scholarships: There's still time for Chamorro students living in Southern California to get their applications in for the Guam Communications Network's Tan Chong Padula Scholarships. The deadline for submission of the scholarship application is April 28, 2006. Read the announcement for details and application form.
  • Kanton Tasi Club Reunion: Past members of this well-known Vallejo, California club are invited to an April 8, 2006 reunion put together by United Chamorro of Vallejo. Details here.
  • Migration Survey: Chamorros from Guam or the CNMI (past or present), please take a moment to answer a short online survey on the subject of Chamorro migration trends. More...
  • FAMOKSAIYAN - Upcoming Chamorro Conference this spring in San Diego, CA: YOU CAN HELP to make this momentous event a success!
  • I Finenena na Konferensian Chamorro: The first time ever, Chamorros from all the inhabited islands and off-island as well will meet for a three day conference to discuss Chamorro issues and concerns affecting us all. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend. The conference is slated for March 29-31 on Guam. Visit their website often for updates and announcements.

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  • Island students awarded scholarships: Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) announces awards to students pursuing college degrees in media and/or communications. Read the press release and the scholarship awardee biographies.
  • Call for Presentations: Participate in Famoksaiyan, a Chamorro gathering to take place at the Sons and Daughters of Guam Club in San Diego, April 14 and 15, 2006 by making a presentation on critical Chamorro issues. Submit your presentation proposal now.
 
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