Weekly chats with scholars, experts, and practitioners on humanities topics related to The Marianas - Saipan, Tinian, Rota and the Northern Islands - a U.S. commonwealth in Micronesia in the western Pacific.
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Exploring Latte of The Marianas - Leila Fleming Staffler
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29:48Producer and director Leila Fleming Staffler shares about the first three films in her series "Exploring Latte of The Marianas." 02.20.25By info3rp
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Snapshots of Marianas Court Cases - Robert O'Connor
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30:42Longtime attorney Robert O'Connor shares highlights of court cases from his law career in The Marianas spanning over four decades. 03.20.25By info3rp
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Reflective Conversations - Adam Davis, Jennifer Alkezweeny
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32:25Executive Director Adam Walsh and Program Director Jennifer Alkezweeny of Oregon Humanities share about the benefits of organizing reflective conversations in a community and their recent training in The Marianas. 03.13.25By info3rp
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2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee John S. Castro
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33:52John S. Castro, Jr., the 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Preservation of CNMI History, shares about his life of learning about and sharing Marianas history and culture.By info3rp
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Grace Christian Ministries - Rev. Raymond Kinsella, Rev. Michael Rodgers
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32:39Founding Chairman Rev. Raymond Kinsella and current Chairman Rev. Michael Rodgers of Grace Christian Ministries share highlights from the 40 year history of the organization in The Marianas. 02.27.25By info3rp
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Valentine's Day Special 2025 - Tony & Susan Satur
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30:52On this Valentine's Day Special Tony & Susan Satur share from their 40+ years of marriage. 02.13.25By info3rp
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Marianas Family Histories - Herman Tenorio Guerrero
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35:27Genealogist Herman "Jun Pan" Tenorio Guerrero shares about his work researching and documenting family histories in The Marianas. 01.30.25By info3rp
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Herman & Maria Deleon Guerrero - Jesus T. Deleon Guerrero, Herman T. Deleon Guerrero
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34:20Herman and Jesus Tenorio Deleon Guerrero share stories about their parents Herman and Maria "Marakita" Deleon Guerrero, early entrepreneurs in The Marianas following WWII and the founders of Saipan's longest running bakery, Herman's Modern Bakery. 02.20.25By info3rp
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Stories, Folktales & Legends: Japan - Motono Higuchi, Shigeki Okazaki Tenorio
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27:35Our Stories, Folktales, and Legends series features Motono Higuchi and Shigeki Okazaki Tenorio sharing culture and folktales from Japan. 01.23.25By info3rp
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2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee Jonas Barcinas
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31:422024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Outstanding Humanities Teacher in a Non-classroom Setting Jonas Barcinas shares about his work sharing the Chamorro culture through dance, language and more. 01.16.25By info3rp
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Marianas Journalism & the Newsroom - Mark Rabago
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29:33Longtime Marianas reporter and editor Mark Rabago shares from his experience about the unique aspects of journalism and the newsroom in The Marianas. 01 09 25By info3rp
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2025 CNMI State Teacher of the Year - Yeji Lee
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23:242025 CNMI State Teacher of the Year Yeji Lee shares her perspectives on teaching and inspiring students to learn. 01.02.25By info3rp
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2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee - Jonas Barcinas
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31:422024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Outstanding Humanities Teacher in a Non-classroom Setting Jonas Barcinas shares about his work sharing the Chamorro culture through dance, language and more. 01.16.24By info3rp
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Marianas Human Remains Rematriation - Leonard Leon, Martha Yiftheg
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27:37Executive Director Leonard Leon of the Northern Mariana Islands Museum of History & Culture and Historian Martha Yiftheg of the CNMI Historic Preservation Office share about the rematriation of human remains to The Marianas from California in November 2024. 12 26 24By info3rp
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In Search of Chamorro Place Names - Dr Thomas Stoltz, Dr Nataliya Levkovych
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35:33Linguists Dr. Thomas Stoltz and Dr. Nataliya Levkovych share about their study of the Chamorro language and the search for Chamorro place names in the Northern Islands of The Marianas.12 12 24By info3rp
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CNMI Green Growth Initiative - Tina Sablan, Patricia Coleman
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29:55Working group co-chairs Tina Sablan - Governor's Special Asst. for Climate Policy - and Patricia Coleman - Northern Marianas College Interim Dean of Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services - share about the CNMI Green Growth Initiative and its United Nations' 17 sustainable development being implemented in The Marianas.10 03 24…
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Owner Jim Arenovski of Island Training Solutions shares about the importance of emotional intelligence and ways to master it to strengthen interpersonal interactions, especially in the workplace. 09.26.24By info3rp
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CNMI Humanities Month 2024 - Naomi Tudela Lizama, Leeani Saralu
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27:19The humanities are in the spotlight as Program Manager Naomi Tudela Lizama shares about the Northern Marianas Humanities Council (NMHC) and Program Coordinator Leeani Saralu highlights activities planned for CNMI Humanities Month in October. 09.19.24By info3rp
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Marianas Marine Debris Removal - David Benavente
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28:59Marine biologist David Benavente of Mariana Islands Nature Alliance shares about their marine debris removal project and its impact on the community. 09.12.24By info3rp
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My Marianas Writing Contest - Jhaylin Cruz, Isabella Yiftheg
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24:04Winners of the 2024 My Marianas Writing Contest - Jhaylin Cruz and Isabella Yiftheg - share their winning essays and writing experience. 09.05.24By info3rp
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2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee - Ajani Burrell
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33:332023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publications in the Humanities Ajani Burrell shares about his work as editor and contributor to “A Marianas Mosaic: Signs and Shifts in Contemporary Island Life." 08 29 24By info3rp
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Marianas Maritime Heritage Research - Dr Jennifer McKinnon, Maddie Roth
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28:21Dr. Jennifer MicKinnon, Professor of History at East Carolina University, and marine archeologist Maddie Roth share about a research project with the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to better understanding Marianas heritage resources that could be impacted by potential offshore wind development. 08 22 24…
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Sharing The Marianas in Japan - Kyoko Nakayama, Yuya Azuma
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28:53Honorary Marianas Tourism Ambassador Kyoko Nakayama and Yuya Azuma share about The Marianas in Japan, 08.08.24By info3rp
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Carolinian "Usos" (Beadwork) - Emerenciana Peter Palican
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28:30Emerenciana Peter Palican shares her indigenous Carolinian "usos" (beadwork) spanning a lifetime of learning and improvisation. 08.01.24By info3rp
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Saipan Santa Lourdes Grotto - Manny Flores Borja
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30:57Manny Flores Borja shares the history of Santa Lourdes Grotto in Saipan. 06 20 24By info3rp
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Inafa'maolik Tipiyeew Matters Project - Leeani Saralu
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25:42Northern Marianas Humanities Council Project Coordinator Leeani Saralu shares details of the Inafa'maolik-Tipiyeew Matters Project exploring values of the various cultural groups of The Marianas. 07 18 24By info3rp
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Stories, Folktales & Legends India - Venkatesawara Rao Potana
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30:16Venkatesawara Rao Potana shares stories from India in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 06 13 24By info3rp
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"Awoowoo" (Respect) in Traditional Carolinian Culture - Isidore Metewalur, Robert Erailug
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34:47Isidore Metewalur and Robert Erailug of the island of Satawal share about aspects of "awoowoo" (respect) in traditional Carolinian culture. 07.11.24By info3rp
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Chamorro "Yupaktu" (Sling) - Vicente Camacho Borja
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31:13Vicente Camacho Borja shares his journey delving deeper into his indigenous Chamorro culture -especially the "yupaktu" (sling) and slingstone - and his mission to inspire the younger generation. 04.25.24By info3rp
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Former Governor Juan N. Babauta of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shares about the publication Now for Then and the story of the Marianas Marine Scouts recruited by the U.S. Marines in Saipan during World War II. 06.06.24By info3rp
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Stories, Folktales & Legends Tonga - Veisinia Tilisa Mafi
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31:14Veisinia Tilisa Mafi of Tonga shares a pivotal story from the island nation's history and about the traditional way of life in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 06 27 24By info3rp
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Chamorro Storytelling - Malia Toni Ramirez
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31:02Guam historian and Chamorro storyteller Malia Toni Ramirez shares stories about the sacred "promesa" (promise) novena vow, World War II, legend of Sirena, and more. 05 30 24By info3rp
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Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve - Dr. Rita Sablan
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30:15CNMI Chair Dr. Rita Sablan shares about the services of the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Guam-CNMI State Committee. 05.23.24By info3rp
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Indigenous Chamorro weaver James Bamba shares his journey in weaving coconut and pandanus leaves in both traditional and contemporary designs. 05.16.24By info3rp
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Soroptimist Int'l of the NM - Maureen Sebangiol, Tania David
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31:47President Maureen Sebangiol and President-elect Tania David share how Soroptimist Int'l of the Northern Mariana Islands is working to uplift women and girls in The Marianas. 05.09.24By info3rp
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Saipan Shoreline Monitoring - Mary Fem Urena, Kianna Reyes
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35:17Coastal Planner Mary Fem Urena of the CNMI Div. of Coastal Resources Management and intern Kianna Reyes share about shoreline monitoring in Saipan, the impact of shoreline erosion, and mitigation considerations. 04.04.24By info3rp
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Festival of Pacific Arts - Gloriana Teuira
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33:48Executive Director Gloriana Teuira of the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Cultural shares about The Marianas delegation to the Festival of Pacific Arts in June 2024. 04 18 24By info3rp
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Seebees and Superforts at War - Don Farrell
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31:57Author Don Farrell shares about his latest publication, Seebees and Superforts at War: Tinian's Critical Role in the Ultimate Defeat of Japan. 04.11.24By info3rp
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Commonwealth Cancer Association - Lynn Tenorio, Mercilia Teigita, Melvin Manahane, Lorraine Tenorio
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36:55Interim Executive Director Lynn Tenorio and Client Services & Administrative Coordinator Mercilia Teigita of the Commonwealth Cancer Asso. and Team HOPE Co-captains Melvin Manahane and Lorraine Tenorio of the Marianas March Against Cancer share about their work to advocate for a cancer-free Marianas and provide support and advocacy for survivors. 0…
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Pacific Islanders Filmography - Baltazar Aguon, Rita Nauta
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33:46Pacific Islanders in Communications Vice President Baltazar Aguon and Board Member Rita Nauta share about the organization and Pacific Island films they've been involved with. 03.28.24By info3rp
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Stories, Folktales & Legends: America - Joanna Marie D.
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32:50Joanna Marie D. shares stories from America in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 03.21.24By info3rp
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CNMI Judiciary 35th Anniversary - CNMI Chief Justice Alexadro C. Castro
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33:48CNMI Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro shares about the history of the creation of the Northern Marianas Judiciary and its 35th anniversary activities in 2024, including its upcoming Covenant Day Konbetsasion. 03.14.24By info3rp
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Stories, Folktales & Legends: Peru - Mili Saiki
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30:35Mili Saiki shares Peruvian stories and culture in this series on Stories, Folktales, and Legends of cultures in The Marianas community.By info3rp
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Snapshots of 1800s Marianas - Dr. Carlos Madrid
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36:28Dr. Carlos Madrid, Director of Research at the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center, offers a glimpse into the Spanish administration of The Marianas during the 1800s.By info3rp
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Guampedia Managing Director Rita Nauta shares about the non-profit's Culture of Connecting project, creating online educational resources about regional history and culture.By info3rp
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Baltazar Aguon shares about his DNA connection to ancient Chamorro human remains in The Marianas and his work through fine arts connecting others with Chamorro culture.By info3rp
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Finu' Chamorro for Beginners - Dr. Faye Untalan
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30:02Dr. Faye Untalan, author of Finu' Chamorro for Beginners, shares about this comprehensive Chamorro language resource book and instructional guide.By info3rp
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Carolinian "Ailang" (Clan) - Lino Olopai, Cecilio Raikiulipiy
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32:36Lino Olopai and Cecilio Raiukiulipiy introduce "ailang." the matrilineal clan system of the indigenous Carolinians of The Marianas - and its significance for communal living.By info3rp
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Pacific Collection - Ray Junior Deleon Guerrero
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30:01Pacific Room supervisor Ray Deleon Guerrero shares about books, artifacts, and other material that can be found in the Pacific Collection at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in The Marianas.By info3rp
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