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This is an interview with Mr. Alle Sorimle who has been a teacher with Kwajalein Public Schools for 39 years. This interview discusses one of the infamous Marshallese proverbs, Jitdram Kapeel, through his perspective. He outlines how this way of...

This interview discusses one of the infamous Marshallese proverbs, Jitdram Kapeel, from Mr. Joel Jeik's perspective as someone who works closely with Iroojlaplap Michael Mañiñi Kabua.

The interviewee is Rita Harugudoh(74), and I am Priscilla Lemalweg (48). She is the former Principal of our elementary school and my aunty. We discussed about the different attires worn by Ulithian women by different age groups.

Helen Mangefel (83) talks with her daughter Martina Mangefel (53) about her experiences as a teacher back in the 1950s and what they taught at the public schools. Helen also talks about what she feels should be taught in the...

My name is Rexlina Lairegmeng. I interviewed my uncle Thomas Sefairal.

Celena Fanapin (24) interviews Ignacia Garnog (62) about local dances and chants of Yap specifically in Gilman, Yap. Local dances are an important learning part of our history and entertainment passed down from generation to generation. It usually talks about...

Lilliana (39) interviewed Josephine Leethin (80) about the importance of local medicine in Yap that students can learn at school. Yapese local medicines are passed down from elders by teaching their kids the names of plants, trees, herbs, flowers, ferns,...

This is Francisco P. Bandag who is 63 years old. he is my father-in-law. He told an ancient story that happened in one of the villages (Talgow) in Yap many years ago. The story is about a single mother with...

Cyprian Manmaw talks about the value of respect in our culture and how it is important to continue to teach our children about it.

Uncle Ramon was sharing how importance of teaching respect to our elders. He encouraged me to pass this on to our new generation. It would be nice to encourage our school system to have it in the classroom as part...

I interviewed Mr. Fidelis Thiyer-Fanoway about the importance of Yapese names. A Yapese name is like a Yapese Identification Card. Just by your name, a person can identify where you're from and your family lineage. It also has a meaning...

This is an activity that take place in the evening where the family gathered under their cooking house to eat and the elders will take turn sharing information on topics like family relations on island and to other islands. Share...

This is Francisco P. Bandag who is 63 years old. he is my father-in-law. He told an ancient story that happened in one of the villages (Talgow) in Yap many years ago. The story is about a single mother with...

Irving Fishman, 90, is interviewed by his nephew Stephen Cassell, 45 about some funny stories from his early life and time served in the military.

My name is Romanes Yarofaichie. I interview Callistus Hachibmai.