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32nd Annual PIBBA Conference


Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held July 21-24, 2013 in the beautiful island of Guam. The theme is "Indigenous Rights - Sacred and Secret ~ Direchon i Taotao Siha - Sagrada yan Sikretu." We hope to see you there, and please stay tuned for more information.



CONFERENCE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO OKKODO HIGH SCHOOL


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*2012 TOY recipients will also be recognized during the ceremony.


*2012 POY recipients will also be recognized during the ceremony.


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We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount of 10% on the lowest published fare or 5% on the applicable resident fare. However, travel period for this offer is July 14-July 28, 2013. When making the reservation, simply mention the reservation code *GC1309*. Click here to view details of the special United Airlines discount.


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Congratulations on PIBBA's successful 31st Annual International Conference in Pohnpei, FSM held June 25-29, 2012 at Nett Elementary School!


PACIFIC LANGUAGES AND CULTURES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

MASHEN OH TIAK EN PACIFIC: AIO, RAHN WET, OH LAKAPW!

Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and Pohnpei Chapter

The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

31st Annual International PIBBA Conference Snapshots .

Pohnpei cultural presentation during the PIBBA Conference
PIBBA morning gathering prior to the Keynote speech
L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Elcid Joseph, Rickson Higgins, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.
L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Zander Refilong, Senator Shelten G. Neth, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.
PIBBA participants gear up for the conference
Dr. David Hough, PIBBA Keynote Speaker
PIBBA participants gather together after the evening keynote speech by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.
Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Front row L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer; and Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President. Back row L-R: Illuminanda "Lumi" Bermudes, Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President-Elect. Not pictured is Peter Onedera, PIBBA International President.
Rosario family gathering with Dr. Rivera, Clara Rosario, and Dr. Greg Tainatongo.
Pohnpei passes the key to Guam for PIBBA's next Conference in 2013. L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz and Joseph Villazon, Director of Pohnpei Department of Education.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas!



Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)
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