33rd Annual International PIBBA Conference Invitation

PIBBA 2013 Conference Video

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Immediate Past PIBBA Guam President Receives Outstanding Award

Rosa Salas Palomo
Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

Congratulations to Immediate Past PIBBA Guam President and PIBBA International Treasurer, Rosa Salas Palomo, for receiving the Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in part-time teaching during a special award ceremony held May 16, 2014 at the University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Lecture Hall.  Keep up the instrumental work!

PIBBA 2014 Conference Forms Now Available

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Download Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet

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Condolences for Onedera Family

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former PIBBA International President, Peter Robert Onedera, on the passing of his brother. He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

FESTPAC - May 22-June 4, 2016

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) and the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) in collaboration with the Literary Arts Group of the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts Festival and the Guam Preservation Trust invite writers, storytellers and educators to a Talk Story Workshop. The theme for the workshop is the FestPac theme: “" What We Own, What We Have, What We Share, United Voices of the Pacific - Hafa Iyo-ta, Hafa Guinaha-ta, Hafa Ta Patte, Dinanna' Sunidu Siha Giya Pasifiku".

Presenters and topics for the workshop include Terrie Perez – Timeline/Storyline Process; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera – Historical Value of the Stories to be written; PK Harmon – Publication Matters; Leiana Naholowaa – Developing Program Topic of Stories; Dr. Monique Carriveau Storie – Techniques; Louie Gombar – Oral Presentation; and Antonia Masga Salas – Storytelling. Some stories resulting from this project will be featured in a PREL publication.

The workshop is FREE and scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3 & 10, 2014 at AV#1, RFK Library, University of Guam in Mangilao. Interested parties may register with CAHA by submitting their name and contact information via telephone at 300-1204 to 300-1208 or via email at kaha1@guam.net. For further information contact Jackie Balbas, CAHA Program Coordinator at the numbers and email previously indicated.

UOG Theater's Production of Pagat

University Theater closes its 2013-2014 season with the play Pågat, written by local writers Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua and Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero, directed by Michelle Blas, and featuring choreography by Vince Reyes of Inetnon Gef På’go. Pågat explores the complexities of cultural identity and change through the lives of four modern young adults and the memories of a cast of spirits, who share key moments in the history of the Chamoru people. The play is set in a latte site in the jungles of Pågat. The play also conveys the essence of the word Pågat, which means to advise or give counsel, as both the modern characters and the ancient spirits help each other work through personal struggles with identity, culture, and destiny.

DATES: April 24-26 and May 1-3

TIMES: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Play starts at 7 p.m.

PLACE: University of Guam Fine Arts Theater

ADMISSION: $10.00 general admission, $7.50 students and seniors and FREE for all UOG and GCC students with student ID or schedule. Tickets can be purchased at the UOG box office on performance nights.

33rd Annual International PIBBA Conference

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33rd Annual International PIBBA Conference

June 22-26, 2014

Luta (Rota), CNMI

I Lingguåhi, I Kuttura, I Haligi I Taotao-ta

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Mwaliyasch, Kkoosch, Alleghul Aramasasch

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The Language, The Culture, The Pillars of Our People

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Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and CNMI Chapter .
Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 33rd Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held June 22-26, 2014 in the beautiful island of Luta (Rota), CNMI. We hope to see you there, and please stay tuned for more information. .
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.

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount. However, you must make the reservation at your local United Airlines office on or before at least 3 days prior to departure. Travel is to commence on or after June 14, 2014. The travel must be completed on or before July 2, 2014. When making a reservation, mention reference code GC1408. Click here to view details of the special United Airlines discount.