Project to promote Chuukese writings and literature

CRM supports the project spearheaded by Pohnpeian poet Emelihter Kihleng and her UOG colleague Dr. Evelyn Flores to publish an Anthology of Micronesian Writing. In an email sent to CRM, Ms. Kihleng explains the project and how Chuukese writers can get involved… We’re looking for writing from indigenous Micronesians whether it be short stories, poetry, [...]

Operation Hailstones: Was Chuuk liberated or dominated?

This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.Today, February 17th marks the anniversary of Operation Hailstone. This day in 1944 the United States began its naval air, surface, and submarine attack on Chuuk against the Japanese occupation. Today, we should pause to honor [...]