Håfa Adai
Håya Cultural and Heritage Preservation Foundation
Reclaim and revitalize our Indigenous Healing Tradition
Established since 2004.
Celebrating 20 years of Service!
...it is vitally important for this knowledge to survive the centuries long journey of colonization on Guam as well as the uber-militarization of the island since 1944 that have placed indigenous knowledge and practices at risk of extinction in as few as two generations."
Yo'amte: A Deeper Type of Healing. Exploring the State of Traditional Healing Practice
- by Dr. Tricia A. Lizama
services
Meet I man Yo'åmte siha who practice and are working to revitalize our indigenous healing tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 4000 years.
our work
We strive to Protect, Preserve, Promote and Revitalize our Indigenous Healing Tradition through: Guma Yo'Åmte, Guam's First Traditional Healing Center! We also are engaging our community in our efforts to learn through Apprenticeships, Conferences, workshops, presentations, programs, publications and documentaries, Åmot Walks! We are working to protect our Hålom Tåno, to Save Plants that Save Lives, develop and implement our Food is Medicine Program and develop curriculum for our educational system.
contact us
Please support our effort and Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving with a donation! Come join the effort to ensure this tradition will continue for generations to come! Learn, Promote, and Give the Gift that keeps on Giving! Visit our Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving Page!