Your Humanities Half-hour

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

Saipan Shoreline Monitoring - Mary Fem Urena, Kianna Reyes

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

Festival of Pacific Arts - Gloriana Teuira

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

Seebees and Superforts at War - Don Farrell

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

Commonwealth Cancer Association - Lynn Tenorio, Mercilia Teigita, Melvin Manahane, Lorraine Tenorio

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 Filmography - Baltazar Aguon, Rita Nauta

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