As indigenous people of Guåhan, the Marianas and the broader Micronesia, we believe that it is our responsibility to help to build for future generations — a world where our traditions, knowledge and connections to the land and ocean are valued and protected. Our model teaches stewardship of our islands and ocean through cultural ownership — that islander children protect and respect their home when they know, love, and feel a personal connection to it. This is our responsibility to our elders and to all of the generations that are to come.