Public Events Free Registration

The University of Guam and Humanities Guåhan in partnership with Guampedia, Guam Preservation Trust, the Northern Marianas Humanities Council, the Department of Chamorro Affairs, and the Guam Museum, invite you to the Seventh Marianas History Conference (MHC), August 29–31, 2025 at Unibetsedåt Guåhan (University of Guam), Mangilao.

Under the theme “One Archipelago, Many Stories: Weaving Stories of Land & Lineage,” the conference explores shared histories, cultural practices, and the interwoven connections across the Mariana Islands.

Three special sessions are free and open to the public. Please RSVP below to help us plan for seating and accessibility. Admission is free; entry is first-come, first-served and subject to venue capacity. All public events are recommended to be PG-13; attendees under the age of 18 should be accompanies by a parent / guardian. 

AFTERNOON FILM SCREENING - Saturday, Aug 30 - 4:40–6:00 PM 
Kuentusi I Tano’ (Speaking to Land) — Humanities Guåhan
UOG HSS Room 302

Kuentusi i Tano’ centers Indigenous Pacific Islander voices and deep cultural ties to land. This screening features “One Day Our Bodies Will Truly Be Free” (Arielle Taitano Lowe) and “In the Company of Butterflies” (Tina Taitano DeLisle).

EVENING THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE - Saturday, Aug 30 - 7:00–8:15 PM 
We Will Not Go Silent — Breaking Wave Theatre Company
UOG Fine Arts Theatre

An award-winning devised theatre piece interweaving ancestral knowledge, contemporary voices, and climate justice through Guåhan’s history—an invitation to remembrance, connection, and resistance.

AFTERNOON THEATRICAL STAGED READING - Sunday, Aug 31 - 4:00-4:45PM
Murder at To’to — UOG Theatre Program 
UOG Fine Arts Theatre

Adapted for the stage by Troy McVey from Carlos Madrid’s 2023 article, “A Murder in To’to: Local Responses Against Convict Violence in Guam,” bringing archival research and community memory to life.

Interested in attending the full conference? 

Full conference tickets: $40 General via GuamTime.net; Students FREE — email mhc@triton.uog.edu for your code.

Questions or accessibility requests?

Email mhc@triton.uog.edu or contact CJ Ochoco (Humanities Guåhan Executive Director and conference Co-Chair at 671-683-8011) 

This conference is also supported through grant funding made available by the Guam Economic Development Authority’s Series 7 Qualifying Certificate Community Contribution Program and the Guam Medical Regional Center.   

Liability & Assumption of Risk — 7th Marianas History Conference Public Programs

This waiver (“Agreement”) applies to the undersigned participant (“Participant”) attending the public programs of the 7th Marianas History Conference (the “Events”). “Organizers” means the University of Guam, Humanities Guåhan, Guampedia, Guam Preservation Trust, Northern Marianas Humanities Council, and each of their trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and venue hosts.

• Assumption of Risk. Participant understands that attending public Events involves inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, trips, falls, crowded spaces, loud sounds, low lighting, rapidly changing conditions, and other hazards associated with live performances and large gatherings. Participant voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown.
• Health & Safety. Participant agrees not to attend if experiencing symptoms of contagious illness or if otherwise advised not to attend by a medical professional. Participant will comply with all posted rules and any lawful instructions of Organizers and venue staff.
• Release & Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant releases and forever discharges the Organizers from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, or causes of action arising out of or related to participation in or attendance at the Events, including injury to person or property, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Organizers.
• Indemnification. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizers from any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Participant’s acts or omissions, violation of venue rules, or breach of this Agreement.
• Medical Consent. In the event of illness or injury, Participant consents to receive first aid and/or medical treatment deemed advisable, and accepts responsibility for any associated costs.
• Personal Property. Participant is solely responsible for personal belongings brought to the venue. Organizers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
• Minors. If Participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must consent and sign this Agreement on the minor’s behalf, and accompany or designate a responsible adult to accompany the minor as required by venue policy.
• Media Notice. Events may be documented by Organizers. Participant’s separate selection on this form (consent or opt-out) will govern use of Participant’s image, likeness, and voice for documentation and noncommercial promotional purposes. Organizers will make reasonable efforts to honor recorded opt-outs.
• Content Advisory. Some programs include discussions or artistic depictions related to historical violence, colonization, militarization, climate crisis, and similar themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
• Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of Guam. Any disputes shall be brought in the appropriate courts of Guam.
• Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.