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Simånan Åmut Natibu/ Sumwóólal Sáfeyal Falúw/Native Medicinal Week – Åmut Demonstrations & Tasting 1B

September 20, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Free

As part of the Indigenous Affairs Office’s long-term commitment to assist Inetnun Åmut yan Kutturan Natibu/Mwiischil Safey me Kkoor Aramasal Faluw, a CNMI-wide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the practice of traditional healing arts, a series of Åmut Demonstrations are being held throughout September.

Åmut is the Chamorro word for medicine. These Åmut Demonstrations provide a rare opportunity for members of the community, of all ages and cultural backgrounds, to engage in the preparation processes and applications of traditional Chamorro and Carolinian medicine. Participants will observe, interact with and learn from some of the foremost practitioners of these healing arts–fading art forms that are highly in need of preservation for future generations.

Key dates are as follows:

Sept 18 & 20, 4pm – 5:30pm presentation and tasting sponsored by Indigenous Affairs Office. Location of event will be at the Indigenous Affairs Office on Capitol Hill.

Sept 22, 12pm – 4pm presented by Inetnun Åmut yan Kutturan Natibu sponsored by Indigenous Affairs Office. Location will be at the Indigenous Affairs Office on Capitol Hill.

Details

Date:
September 20, 2018
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Indigenous Affairs Office
Capitol Hill
Saipan, MP 96950 Northern Mariana Islands
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Phone
(670) 664-2664

Organizers

Indigenous Affairs Office
Inetnun Åmut yan Kutturan Natibu
Marianas Visitors Authority – Saipan | Tinian | Rota