The Voices of Those Who Came Before by Natasha Charfauros

A California-born CHamoru woman’s personal journey discovering how CHamoru became endangered and how Guam’s island community was restoring the language. Show Notes: Interviews included Antoinette McDaniel, Aunt and Professor studying Chamoru culture; Mark Mendiola, Director of Institutional Advancement University of Guam; Michelle Chrisostomo, Founder of Guahan Sustainable Culture; Anna Marie Arceo, Founder of Chief Hurao Academy; Jesse Charfauros, Father and lifelong mentor(Not included in final episode)Jimmy Teria - CHamoru Language and Culture Specialist Guam Department of Education Research referenced in this episode.● National Park Service - Guam Study(https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/wapa/guam_study.pdf)● Bevacqua, M. L., & Cruz, M. L. (2020). The banality of American empire: The curiouscase of guam, usa. Journal of Transnational American Studies, 11(1), 127–149.https://doi.org/10.5070/t8111046995 ● Aguon, J. (2021). The Properties of Perpetual Light. University of Guam ISBN978-1-935198-36-9● Combs, S. (2022, January 26). In WWII, the Japanese invaded Guam. now they’rewelcomed as tourists. History.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/wwii-japan-invaded-guam-now-welcomed-touristsAudio Stories:● The Sunday Read: ‘The America That Americans Forget’:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbfkKeLKFZ0● PBS Guam - War For Guam:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBvsySdCHs&t=2124sAcknowledgments for any music you used (artist, song title).(Pacha Faro, Car Ride)(Cranberry House, Cruxis)(The Caravan, Waiting At Dawn)(Sketchbook, Contrarian)(Earthmover, The Melt)