The 2022 PIBBA Conference has been POSTPONED.

FSM will host the PIBBA Conference - TBA.



39th Annual International PIBBA Conference


POSTPONED until June 2022

FSM


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.

Mark your calendar for the 39th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Pohnpei! Stay tuned for more details!


Snapshots of this year's 38th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Palau!














PIBBA 2018 CONFERENCE VIDEOS

Click on the videos below to view the 37th Annual International PIBBA Conference hosted in Saipan, CNMI


PIBBA 2018 - Part 1


PIBBA 2018 - Part 2


PIBBA 2017 Conference Video

Click on the video below to view the 36th Annual International PIBBA Conference hosted in Pohnpei


Click on the video to hear the PIBBA Song!

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Congratulations PIBBA Guam Officers!

PIBBA Guam held its election on December 30, 2017.  Congratulations to our newly-elected and re-elected PIBBA Guam Officers!

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Secretary; Joey Franquez, Historian; Mye Ganan-Flores, Treasurer; and Joey Leon Guerrero, Vice-President.  Not pictured is Rosa Salas Palomo, President.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~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)

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Enjoy this special holiday with your loved ones, and be sure to thank those who have touched your life and made a difference. May God bestow upon you abundant blessings on this day and always.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

PIBBA-IRA Networking: Annual Community Book Fair - Nov. 18



Join us for IRA's Annual Community Book Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017!

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Venue: Agana Shopping Center

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Condolences for the Sablan Family



The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former PIBBA member, Henry Sablan. He will always be remembered. God bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Saipan to host 37th PIBBA Conference June 25-29





Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 37th Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held June 25-29, 2018 in the beautiful island of Saipan, CNMI. We hope to see you there!

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





Please visit the PIBBA website later for more updates.


SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Congratulations Newly-Elected PIBBA International Officers!

Pictured front row L-R:  Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer, and Senator Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President.  Back row L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Alister Tolenoa, Secretary; Sepe, proxy for Frances Sablan, President; and Nelsin Iriarte, Historian.  

36th PIBBA Annual International Conference a Success!

The 36th Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference was a success! The conference theme, Our Pacific Voices, was highlighted in each of the conference days from June 26-29, 2017. It was natural to hear everyone singing the PIBBA song, which includes all the languages of the region, such as the following chorus: “Iokwe, Raan Annim, Kaselehlia, Alii, Aloha, Olomwaay, Hafa Dei, Tuwoh, Mogethin, Talofa.”

Among the entities that attended the conference are CNMI, Republic of Palau, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam. The mission of PIBBA is to bring these entities together to promote cultural and language activities by disseminating information, involving communities, and encouraging quality education programs through the western Pacific.


Deep gratitude goes out to all PIBBA Conference steering committee members, and all the entities that joined us to make the 37th Anuual PIBBA Conference a memorable event that will always be remembered! Kalahngan! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Mesulang! Kuloh!  Kinissow! Kommol! Kammagar!

Enjoy the following PIBBA Snapshots!