Project
“Na Lachok I Fino Chamorro Gi Faneyakan”
Originally published by the Pacific Region TTA Center on www.anapacific.org.
The “Na Lachok I Fino Chamorro Gi Faneyakan” project will increase the level of language proficiency by engaging Chamorro elders and youth in the intergenerational transmission of traditional practices. Currently native children, youth, and young adults show only 2% speaking/usage of the Chamorro language with 5% comprehension. This project will increase the speaking, usage, and proficiency of non-speaking Chamorro youth and young adults enrolled in the “Faneyakan Sinipok” immersion program. This project will impact approximately ninety (90) youth and young adults (ages 7-35) by increasing Chamorro language resources and making them accessible to the community. Ultimately this project will address the loss of language and cultural values and increase community capacity to preserve Chamorro tradition.