Undergraduate Research Journal of Micronesia

Roldan, Rico; Oberiano, Kristin; Orino, Maimia; Matta, Archie; Sablan, Ashley (2017). "Undergraduate Research Journal of Micronesia". Undergraduate Research Journal of Micronesia. 1.

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Abstract: Includes "Navigating The seas: The Canoes of Yap" by Rico Roldan: "In the spring semester of 2016, Dr. William Jeffery of the University of Guam proposed a field study to his AN462: Advanced Research Methods in Archaeology class. Dr. Jeffery has conducted previous work in Yap for many years, researching the cultural significance and use of the Yapese fish weirs, called aech. His research provided the class with an opportunity to further explore and elaborate on his research question of how significant a role the rai (stone money), aech, and canoes factor within the Yapese discernment of their cultural identity. This paper focuses on the canoe-building and navigation portion of the study, elaborating on both the tangible and intangible heritage aspects." Key terms: Identity, tangible heritage, intangible heritage, Sennap, sawei