Pacific Islands Humanities Network created to strengthen regional ties

(June 11, 2024)

Kuam News

The Northern Marianas Humanities Council and Humanities Guahan officially inked an MOU with the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council and Hawai’i Council for the Humanities, forming the Pacific Islands Humanities Network at a regional meeting amid the 13th FestPAC in Hawai’i.

Shelly Lowe is the Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“We are just really excited to be able to provide new funding to these councils for convenings and technical assistance, and to create a regional cultural network and forum,” said Lowe.