Siobhon McManus explained

Siobhon Rumurang McManus
Nationality:Palauan
Citizenship:Guam, USA
Occupation:Teacher, writer, activist

Siobhon Rumurang McManus is a Palauan-Chamorro teacher and peace activist based in Guam.[1] [2] [3] [4]

In 2017 she led opposition to the construction of a new missile defence system by the US government.[2] When speaking about the 2017 protests against American militarism, McManus stated that it also enabled the indigenous people of Guam to be heard on a global stage.[5] She also represented the group Prutehi Litekyan, who campaigned against construction of a defence facility on ancient burial grounds and limestone forest.[6] She also has been outspoken about the fact that citizens of Guam do not have full voting rights United States elections.[3]

In 2018 she contributed to the anthology Kinalamten Gi Pasifiku, which features writers who focus "on narratives of colonised Pasifika".[7] Her uncle is the poet Valentine Sengebau.[8]

References

  1. Web site: Raymundo. Shawn. Amid North Korean crisis, Guam residents rally for peace. 2022-01-24. USA TODAY. en-US.
  2. News: 2021-03-18. Under threat from China, the Pentagon wants to build a new missile defence base in the Pacific. en-AU. ABC News. 2022-01-24.
  3. News: 2020-11-01. Guam residents can't vote in the US election — but they have predicted the winner almost every time. en-AU. ABC News. 2022-01-24.
  4. Web site: David. Hosted by Dr Vivian Dames and produced by. 2017-08-31. Military Testing & Training in the Marianas: Three Views from Guam. 2022-01-24. pactimes. en.
  5. Web site: News. Pacific Daily News Shawn Raymundo, Pacific Daily. Guam residents rally for peace amid North Korean missile crisis. 2022-01-24. guampdn.com. en.
  6. Web site: Ridgell. Clynt. 2017-08-28. Prutehi Litekyan protests military firing range at Governor's office. 2022-01-24. PNC News First. en-US.
  7. Web site: Babauta. Chloe. New book features poems, art by Pacific Islanders. 2022-01-24. Las Cruces Sun-News. en-US.
  8. Web site: News. Pacific Daily News Anumita Kaur, Pacific Daily. 'Music that speaks to me': Microchild serenades crowd with music by and for Micronesians. 2022-01-24. guampdn.com. en.

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