We do this by incorporating it into our traditional novena,” says Ruth Mendiola, professor of Chamorro language. In some Chamorro households, nine nights of novena, “prayer,” is done at the ...

As ancient Chamorro jewelry makes a comeback, San Nicolas learns the art of carving from his father, Frank “Ko’” San Nicolas, who is also a Chamorro traditional healer.

Marine Corps Activity Guam invited Chamorro traditional healers, or suruhanu and suruhana, to harvest medicinal plants and collect species for transplantation.

Marine Corps Activity Guam invited Chamorro traditional healers, or suruhanu and suruhana, to harvest medicinal plants and collect species for transplantation.

Marine Corps Activity Guam invited Chamorro traditional healers, or suruhanu and suruhana, to harvest medicinal plants and collect species for transplantation.

As ancient Chamorro jewelry makes a comeback, San Nicolas learns the art of carving from his father, Frank “Ko’” San Nicolas, who is also a Chamorro traditional healer.