State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-268664-20

Northern Marianas Humanities Council (Saipan, MP 96950-4336)
Polly DLG Masga (Project Director: April 2019 to May 2020)
Robert T. Torres (Project Director: May 2020 to March 2021)
Theresa Arriola (Project Director: March 2021 to July 2021)
Tracy M. Guerrero (Project Director: July 2021 to May 2022)
Bobby James Cruz (Project Director: May 2022 to May 2024)
Gretchen A. Smith (Project Director: May 2024 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2020) $55,575.00
Supplement (2020) $605,292.00
Supplement (2021) $469,097.00
Supplement (2022) $430,409.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

Our mission is to foster awareness, understanding and appreciation of the humanities through support for educational programs that relate the humanities to the indigenous cultures and to the intellectual needs and interests of the people of the Commonwealth.

Associated Products

Exploring Latte in the Marianas: Pagan Island 2020 (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Exploring Latte in the Marianas: Pagan Island 2020
Writer: Leila Staffler
Director: Leila Staffler
Producer: Northern Marianas Humanities Council
Abstract: This video is about Exploring Latte in the Marianas with a focus on Pågan island.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: http://youtu.be/ApmuFynLq54
Format: Video

6th Marianas Ukulele Festival Video Documentary (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: 6th Marianas Ukulele Festival Video Documentary
Writer: Larry Lee
Director: Larry Lee
Producer: Marianas Ukulele Association
Abstract: TBD
Year: 2021
Format: Film

Friends of the Marianas Trench Monument Website (Web Resource)
Title: Friends of the Marianas Trench Monument Website
Author: Laurie Peterka
Abstract: A website that features activities, programs, and services provided/conducted by the Friends of the Mariana Trench Monument - an organization that strives to inspire and influence ocean stewardship in the region by providing opportunities for the world, our community, and especially the youth to learn about ocean conservation and the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: http://www.friendsmarianatrench.org

Digitized Books (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)
Title: Digitized Books
Author: Don Farrell
Abstract: Subrecipient and history book author, Don Farrell, used award funds to digitize and translate the following print publications: Tinian and the Bomb The Sacrifice: 1919-1943, Atomic Bomb Island The Americanization: 1898-1918 The Pictoral History of Guam: 1898-1918 (1st Ed.) The Pictoral History of Guam: Liberation-1944 Saipan, a Brief History
Year: 2020
Primary URL: http://www.micronesianpubs.com
Access Model: Subscription only

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