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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
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Snapshots of the 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!

Friday, August 9, 2019

PIBBA Feature: Såát


Såát
Eghíllling Arawraw
Eghi Mamaaw
Ebwe Amalawagh
Ebwe Lugh
©Manny Orgarto

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

PIBBA Feature: Ocean Is Our Life

The ocean is our life.
She is the source of our livelihood;
She should be taken care of 
For our generations to benefit from.
©Tony M. Caberte

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Friday, August 2, 2019

PIBBA Feature: Guinaiya Tåsi

Bula guinaiya
Gi hålum tåsi
Nå’i respetu
Sa’ siempre bula suetti.

Åmot i hålum tåsi
Yanggin un ripåra
Siempri un agradesi
Sa’i tasi doktu guinaiya.
©Angie Cing Fitial

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

PIBBA Feature: Our Ocean


We live by it
We survive by it
We grow by it
We die by it.
©Dawn Maka

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

PIBBA Feature: Ripples of the Ocean

Calm and collected at the scene,
I see blue and green that reminds me of serene.
Grain of sands on my toes.
I love the feeling
The ripples of the water
Crashing on my body.
Oh the ocean,
How I cherish thee.
©J. Magofna

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

PIBBA Feature*: Tåsi, Tåsi


Tåsi, Tåsi
Håfa na campus geftao hao?
Tåsi, Tåsi
Kao ma’guf, osino tristi hao på’gu?
©Frances M. Sablan

English translation:

Ocean, Ocean
Why are you so giving?
Ocean, Ocean
Are you happy or sad today?


*Note:  Sablan attended the PIBBA workshop titled, "A Pacific Spoonful of Thoughts on the Ocean" presented by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.  Additional poems from the workshop will be featured here and may also be featured on the online Pacific anthologies, Guam Poets Club and Micronesian Poets Club.

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

2020 PIBBA Conference to be hosted in Chuuk, FSM


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