President 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. 05.09.24

Coastal 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.  04.04.24

Executive 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 24

Author Don Farrell shares about his latest publication, Seebees and Superforts at War: Tinian's Critical Role in the Ultimate Defeat of Japan. 04.11.24

Interim 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. 05.02.24

Pacific 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. 03.28.24

Joanna Marie D. shares stories from America in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas.  03.21.24

CNMI 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. 03.14.24

Mili Saiki shares Peruvian stories and culture in this series on Stories, Folktales, and Legends of cultures in The Marianas community.

Dr. 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.

Guampedia Managing Director Rita Nauta shares about the non-profit's Culture of Connecting project, creating online educational resources about regional history and culture.

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.

Dr. Faye Untalan, author of Finu' Chamorro for Beginners, shares about this comprehensive Chamorro language resource book and instructional guide.

Lino Olopai and Cecilio Raiukiulipiy introduce "ailang." the matrilineal clan system of the indigenous Carolinians of The Marianas - and its significance for communal living.

Pacific 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.

In our Stories, Folktales & Legends series, Tatiana Ilmov shares culture and fairytales from Russia.

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities Donald B. Mendiola shares about the root of his work in traditional healing, Chamorro heritage studies in the classroom, and other traditional practices.

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Outstanding Humanities Teacher in the Classroom William Fife shares his approach to developing the critical thinking skills of students in The Marianas. 12.28.23

2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices Milton Coleman, Jr. shares about his work learning and preserving indigenous Pacific maritime traditions.