Igniting Conversations,
Sparking Change in Guåhan
What are the humanities?
The humanities explore and enrich our understanding of human experience, history, and culture. This field includes studies in history, philosophy, languages, literature, archaeology, law, art history, ethics, religion, and certain social sciences. It's not just about learning these subjects; it's also about developing skills like critical reading and thinking, helping us analyze and appreciate these areas deeply.
Public Humanities play a key role in connecting academic knowledge with everyday life, making it relevant and accessible to everyone. They link the ideas and traditions of diverse communities with the insights of scholars, enhancing our understanding of cultural heritage at all levels - local, regional, and national.
Our Organization
Founded in 1991 by a dedicated group of citizens from Guåhan, Humanities Guåhan is a federally recognized non-profit organization affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), an independent federal agency. Our organization is committed to enhancing and promoting public humanities programming with the people of Guåhan, creating foundational support and educational assets for the island's people.
Our Mission
Humanities Guåhan's mission is to foster community engagement and dialogue, inspire critical thinking, celebrate diversity and enrich the quality of life for island residents through the power of the humanities. To achieve these aims, we organize and support a broad spectrum of public humanities programs. These include interpretative exhibitions, family literacy initiatives, a community grants program, community conversations, documentary screenings and dialogues, workshops for educators and students, literary and food democracy tours, as well as cultural workshops and performances.
Our Vision
Humanities Guåhan envisions a future where the rich historical, cultural, and social fabric of Guåhan, in particular, the Indigenous knowledge of CHamoru and Micronesian peoples, are celebrated and preserved for upcoming generations. We provide a platform for reflection, conversation, idea exchange, and ongoing learning on critical issues facing our community, all contributing to the enhancement of our island and its people.
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Make a donation
Join us in enriching Guåhan’s cultural landscape by contributing to Humanities Guåhan. To contribute to a specific program or project, please get in touch with our Administrative Coordinator & Program Assistant, Charissa Lynn Manibusan, at cmanibusan@humanitiesguahan.org. Every contribution helps us weave a richer tapestry of understanding and connection across our island. Together, let's shape a brighter future for our people!
