Your Humanities Half-hour

Inafa'maolik Tipiyeew Matters Project - Leeani Saralu

Northern 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 24

Stories, Folktales & Legends India - Venkatesawara Rao Potana

Venkatesawara Rao Potana shares stories from India in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas.  06 13 24

"Awoowoo" (Respect) in Traditional Carolinian Culture - Isidore Metewalur, Robert Erailug

Isidore Metewalur and Robert Erailug of the island of Satawal share about aspects of "awoowoo" (respect) in traditional Carolinian culture. 07.11.24

Chamorro "Yupaktu" (Sling) - Vicente Camacho Borja

Vicente 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.  04.25.24

Marianas Marine Scouts - Juan N. Babauta

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. 06.06.24

Stories, Folktales & Legends Tonga - Veisinia Tilisa Mafi

Veisinia 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 24

Chamorro Storytelling - Malia Toni Ramirez

Guam 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 24

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve - Dr. Rita Sablan

CNMI Chair Dr. Rita Sablan shares about the services of the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Guam-CNMI State Committee. 05.23.24

Chamorro Weaving - James Bamba

Indigenous Chamorro weaver James Bamba shares his journey in weaving coconut and pandanus leaves in both traditional and contemporary designs. 05.16.24

Soroptimist Int'l of the NM - Maureen Sebangiol, Tania David

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