The PIBBA Conference has been POSTPONED.

FSM will host the next 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, June 30, 2018

Congratulations Newly-Elected PIBBA International Officers!

President - Janet Ebil Orrukem (Palau)
President-Elect - Chuuk Chapter
Secretary - Jenny Megofna (Saipan, CNMI)
Treasurer - Rosa Salas Palomo (Guam)
Historian - Jovie Taimanao (Rota, CNMI)
Webmaster - Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera (Guam)
Immediate Past President - Frances Sablan (Saipan, CNMI)





Thursday, June 28, 2018

37th PIBBA Annual International Conference a Success!

The 37th Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference was a success! The conference theme, Our Language & 
Culture are the Roots of Our Lives, was highlighted in each of the conference days from June 25-29, 2018. 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, Hawaii, 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!