AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArts Policy: The CNMI House is set to consider a bill coordinating the Marianas Visitors Authority and Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture while protecting the council’s independence and setting artist-payment standards. Forest Stewardship: A $2.8 million University of Hawaiʻi–U.S. Forest Service partnership will place a forestry extension agent in the CNMI to support local land stewardship and prepare for wildfire, drought and storms. Applications open Nov. 9. Local Makers: PIC Saipan is hosting a weekend pop-up market in its lobby, giving local artists and small businesses a place to sell handmade crafts, jewelry, oils and coffee. Indigenous Knowledge: Refaluwasch researcher Gregorie Michael Towai has launched a journal to document and share Refaluwasch and broader Pacific histories, languages and cultural traditions. Maritime Heritage: 500 Sails is nearing completion of a renovated Saipan training center for traditional navigation, voyaging and canoe-building, alongside professional maritime courses.
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