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MISSION: Practice, Promote, Preserve, Perpetuate the Indigenous Languanges and Cultures of CNMI

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Guma Higai

Experience the Guma Higai, traditional Chamorro huts located at Civic Center Beach. Great way to spend the day by the beach.

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Outreach

The Indigenous Affairs Office is involved in various Community Projects to promote the Chamorro and Carolinian culture.

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Hall of Fame

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About IAO

The CNMI Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO) was established in June 1985 through the 2nd Constitutional Convention.

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ABOUT US

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About Indigenous Affairs Office

The CNMI Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO) was established in June 1985 through the 2nd Constitutional Convention. Article III Section 23 of the CNMI Constitution tasked the Resident Executive with the responsibility to:

- coordinate the development, distribution, adoption, and translation of a comprehensive history of the Marianas.

- ensure local participation in executive managerial decisionmaking in the government and private sector.

- assist and promote local entrepreneurial development.

- establish a community foundation for the advancement of the indigenous people.

- coordinate the translation and distribution of such official documents as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Covenant and the analyses thereof.

- plan for the establishment of the Indigenous Cultural Center and the Indigenous Hall of Fame.

- coordinate an annual cultural festival.

- develop and implement a longrange plan to assist and promote the entry of the indigenous people into professional and technical institutions of higher education.

- serve as an advocate of positions taken by indigenous people on issues brought before them.

CNMI Indigenous Affairs Office

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Guma Higai

Outreach

Hall of Fame

About IAO

ABOUT US

About Indigenous Affairs Office

The CNMI Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO) was established in June 1985 through the 2nd Constitutional Convention. Article III Section 23 of the CNMI Constitution tasked the Resident Executive with the responsibility to:

coordinate the development, distribution, adoption, and translation of a comprehensive history of the Marianas.

ensure local participation in executive managerial decisionmaking in the government and private sector.

assist and promote local entrepreneurial development.

establish a community foundation for the advancement of the indigenous people.

coordinate the translation and distribution of such official documents as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Covenant and the analyses thereof.

plan for the establishment of the Indigenous Cultural Center and the Indigenous Hall of Fame.

coordinate an annual cultural festival.

develop and implement a longrange plan to assist and promote the entry of the indigenous people into professional and technical institutions of higher education.

serve as an advocate of positions taken by indigenous people on issues brought before them.

Meet the Team

Our team

Luella I. Marciano

Melani Mae T. Wennio

Edward I. Blas, Jr.

Blanche Ashley K. Chlarson

Centric Report

CENTRIC REPORT

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Indigenous Affairs Office
Caller Box 10007
1213 Capitol Hill Road
(670) 664-4263

Guma Higai

Outreach

Hall of Fame

About IAO

About Indigenous Affairs Office

The CNMI Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO) was established in June 1985 through the 2nd Constitutional Convention. Article III Section 23 of the CNMI Constitution tasked the Resident Executive with the responsibility to:

coordinate the development, distribution, adoption, and translation of a comprehensive history of the Marianas.

ensure local participation in executive managerial decisionmaking in the government and private sector.

assist and promote local entrepreneurial development.

establish a community foundation for the advancement of the indigenous people.

coordinate the translation and distribution of such official documents as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Covenant and the analyses thereof.

plan for the establishment of the Indigenous Cultural Center and the Indigenous Hall of Fame.

coordinate an annual cultural festival.

develop and implement a longrange plan to assist and promote the entry of the indigenous people into professional and technical institutions of higher education.

serve as an advocate of positions taken by indigenous people on issues brought before them.

Our team

Luella I. Marciano

Melani Mae T. Wennio

Edward I. Blas, Jr.

Blanche Ashley K. Chlarson

CENTRIC REPORT

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Indigenous Affairs OfficeCaller Box 100071213 Capitol Hill Road(670) 664-4263

Indigenous Affairs Office
Caller Box 10007
1213 Capitol Hill Road
(670) 664-4263