39th Annual International PIBBA Conference to be held in Pohnpei, FSM

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39th Annual International PIBBA Conference

Language is Power!

UPDATE: The PIBBA Conference has been postponed until 2027. It was decided that, due to the severe damage inflicted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku on the island nations of Chuuk and the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, it was best to postpone the conference this year to allow our brothers and sisters affected by the storm to focus on recovery and rebuilding efforts as they return to pre-typhoon conditions. As the months progress, PIBBA President Shelten Neth will provide further details regarding the PIBBA International Conference 2027. The organization looks forward to welcoming everyone then and sincerely appreciates the continued support.  

PIBBA POHNPEI, 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.

PIBBA Conference Chair:

Shelten G. Neth, President, PIBBA International
. .... For information, e-mail Shelten at servant9453@gmail.com or pibba.international@gmail.com

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PIBBA Guam Story Time - Jan. 17

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to our incredible Featured Readers—Sen. Jovie M. Taimanao, Francisca C. Blanco, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera—for sharing meaningful cultural stories.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for PIBBA Guam Story Time on January 17, 2026. Your presence made the event truly memorable and helped us celebrate this important day with pride and purpose.  

Biba Guåhan! 🇬🇺🇺🇸🌴📚

Enjoy the following story time snapshots.

PIBBA Guam to Host Liberation Day Story Time - July 19

Join us for the PIBBA Guam Liberation Day Story Time on July 19, 2025, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/pibba_guam_story_time We look forward to seeing you there! 📚🇺🇸🇬🇺🎉

Pohnpei to Host 39th Annual International PIBBA Conference in 2026

FestPac 2024 Language Boards

Adventures in Bilingualism! Biba to former PIBBA President Peter Onedera for spearheading the language boards at the 2024 FestPac in Hawai‘i. These boards served as a powerful connection among Pacific languages during the festival. Shoutout to PIBBA webmasters Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Johanna Salinas for their valuable assistance with the project.

 

Filis Pasgua yan Biba Anu Nuebu!

 

Condolences for the Ramirez Family

Toni "Malia" Ramirez

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of PIBBA member Toni "Malia" Ramirez.  May Malia's family members be comforted with loving memories.  She will always be remembered. God Bless her and her family.  May she rest in peace. 🙏