Nihi Indigenous Media announces 4-episode show

HAGATNA, Guam—Nihi Indigenous Media announces the release of their newest series, Marianas Cousins: a 4-episode show that features a child from each of the southern sister islands of b, as they take you through their daily lives, capturing the simple joys and timeless beauty of homeland and the village.

The trailer was released last Oct. 4 and the Guåhan episode released the following week.

It was followed by the Luta episode, which comes out today. Tånom (Guåhan), Isaiah (Luta), Celeste (Tinian), and Ina (Saipan) are the stars of this season.

Director Cara Flores states, “Our land connections begin in childhood with simple joys: the tree that we planted with our nåna, our grandpa’s farm, the beach that dad taught us to fish at, the swimming spot where we first jumped into the ocean with our friends. This series celebrates those connections to the land and to each other, across our islands.”

In addition to filming in Guåhan where the production house is based out of, the Nihi Indigenous film crew also spent three weeks filming in the Northern Mariana Islands with five intense days of filming in each island.

“We want to express our gratitude to each of our sister islands for welcoming us so graciously and for allowing us to capture these special places. We couldn’t have asked for better host families who let us into their homes, clans, and villages,” said Flores.

Co-producer Siobhon McManus states, “This series is a reminder that our people across the islands are beautiful, thriving, and kind. There’s nothing more special than belonging to the Marianas.”

To watch Marianas Cousins, subscribe to the Nihi Indigenous Media YouTube channel or follow @nihiindigenousmedia on instagram. Nihi Indigenous Media productions may also be viewed across the stations of KUAM Communications (TV8 and TV11) on broadcast and cable (GTA and Docomo) in Guam and over (Docomo) cable TV in the CNMI.

You can also catch the programs streaming on the KUAM local channel on Peacock, the streaming service from NBC available in Guam and the CNMI.

Nihi Indigenous Media is a Guåhan-based, grassroots CHamoru production house. Our core mission as a non-profit with activist roots is to equip the next generation of protectors. They’re an indigenous-led, creative team that deeply believes in their obligation to future generations, to our community, and to our region. We amplify indigenous knowledge, issues, and stories in Guåhan, the Mariånas, and across Micronesia, working to inspire a deep love for our land, ocean and communities.

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Marianas Cousins Behind the Scenes/Teaser: https://youtu.be/NNVmO1oge4U?si=Phbz6NVK0KKnQBOa

Guåhan episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGniy67g3Uw (PR)

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