fino’ håya
We create language learning spaces, resources, and creative projects.
We see our language as a precious gift that embodies the teachings of our ancestors.
Our work places special emphasis on understanding and utilizing the indigenous grammar, vocabulary, and ways of thinking often referred to as Fino’ Håya.
Current Work by the Team
Manetnon Hit • the Single!
iLalai • our chant learning app
Kétungo i Manetnon Hit na Linalai • Learn the Manetnon Hit chant
Examples of Past Projects by the Core Team
Chamorro as a Written Official Language in the Mariana Islands Co-authored by Jeremy Cepeda & Dr. Carlos Madrid
a musical album featuring lyrics in fino' håya co-written by Jeremy Cepeda and Dakota Camacho
Correcting misunderstandings of CHamoru Direction Terminology co-authored by Jeremy Cepeda, Leonard Z. Iriarte, & Lawrence J. Cunningham