PIBBA CNMI Chapter announces its conference theme

PIBBA Luta/CNMI announced the following as its conference theme: I Lingguåhi, I Kuttura, I Haligi I Taotao-ta (The Language, The Culture, The Pillars of Our People).  The Carolinian translation is forthcoming.  Stay tuned for more PIBBA Conference information.

PIBBA Guam Conducts Story Hour at Nieves M. Flores Hagatna Library

In celebration of CHamoru Month and World Poetry Day, the PIBBA Guam Chapter conducted the Saturday Story Hour at the Nieves M. Flores Hagatna Public Library on March 22, 2014.  The children were treated with cultural stories and poems.  Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!

PIBBA Guam officers and members take a pose with Guam Public Library System staff and Saturday Story Hour participants on March 22, 2014.  PIBBA Guam shared cultural stories and poems in celebration of CHamoru Month and World Poetry Day.  Pictured back (standing) L-R:  Lois Taitano Gumataotao, PIBBA member; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; Antonia "Toni" Salas, PIBBA Guam Vice President; Beauty Letewasiyal, UOG TESOL candidate; Benita "Benit" Lizama, Ginen I Hila; and Frank Aflague, GPLS Staff/Saturday Story Hour Coordinator.  Pictured in the front are the story hour children and their parents.

 

PIBBA VP Toni Salas reads her CHamoru tasi story to the children.

PIBBA member Lois Taitano Gumataotao recites her CHamoru poem on fishing that she co-wrote with Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA webmaster.

 

Beauty Letewasiyal, UOG TESOL candidate and future PIBBA member, shares her food story during the Read Aloud time.

Pictured above is the PIBBA sign that was posted at the entrance of the Hagatna Public Library.

 

PIBBA Guam Donates to I'na'chaigen Fino' Chamoru

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to the PIBBA Guam members who volunteered their time and gave a food donation for the I'na'chaigen Fino' Chamoru event held March 10, 2014 at the University of Guam.  Kudos to all involved!  Enjoy the following pictures!

PIBBA Guam members donate their time during the I'n'chaigen Fino' Chamoru.  Pictured sitting:  Barbara Manibusan.  Standing L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; Liz Reyes, PIBBA PIO; Dr. Arlene Camacho Salas Diaz, PIBBA Guam Chapter President; and Mye Ganan-Flores.  Not pictured are Lois Gumataotao, Rosa Salas Palomo, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz. 

PIBBA Guam members meet with the Chamorro Studies Division representatives during the I'n'chaigen Fino' Chamoru.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; Barbara Manibusan; Jimmy Teria, Chamorro Studies; Dr. Arlene Camacho Salas Diaz, PIBBA Guam Chapter President; Liz Reyes, PIBBA PIO; and Mye Ganan-Flores.  Not pictured are Lois Gumataotao, Rosa Salas Palomo, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz. 

PIBBA Officers Present at 43rd NABE Conference

NABE Conference Presentation:  The Asian-Pacific Islander Special Interest Group (SIG) Institute was held February 14, 2014 at the 43rd Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference hosted in San Diego, California.  Pictured L-R:  Rosa Salas Palomo, API SIG Chair and Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International Treasurer; Bianca Koshiba, Republic of Palau; Emily McCue, Idaho; Nancy U. Renguul, Republic of Palau; Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Presenter-Guam Education Board Chairperson and PIBBA Guam Chapter Historian; Theresa Ililau, Republic of Palau; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Presenter-University of Guam, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and PIBBA International Webmaster; and Chief Janet Ebil Orrukem, Republic of Palau.

Dr. Jose Q. Cruz presents at the 43rd Annual NABE Conference.

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera presents at the 43rd Annual NABE Conference.

Guam Delegation:  Pictured L-R:  Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA International Treasurer; Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, PIBBA Guam Chapter Treasurer; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster.

Gathering:  Pictured L-R:  Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA International Treasurer; Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, PIBBA Guam Chapter Treasurer; Angel Palomo; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster.

                                                                 

Congratulations to the PIBBA Officers who presented at the 43rd Annual National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference held in San Diego, California February 12-15, 2014! The theme was Sailing into the 21st Century:  Multiple Languages, Multiple Paths, Lifelong Advantages.  Dr. Jose Cruz, PIBBA Guam Chapter Historian, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster, had the honor of presenting culturally-relevant papers at the conference.  Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA International Treasurer, served as the Chair during our Asian Pacific Islanders Special Interest Group session.  In particular, Dr. Cruz's presentation was titled Student Achievement: Bi-literate Magic in Core Subjects for Lifelong Advantages.  Dr. Rivera's presentations were titled  Sailing to an Innovative Way of Reaching Out to Pacific Islanders and Alii World: Palau Language Commission Has Arrived at the Digitalized World of the Internet.

Pictured above:  Dr. Rivera received a "I Support the Seal of Biliteracy" sticker as part of her participation in the NABE - CABE Pre-Institute.

Breaking News: Luta (Rota) to host 33rd PIBBA Conference

CNMI Senator Jovie Taimanao and PIBBA International Historian Frances Sablan have reported that Rota will be hosting the 33rd Annual International PIBBA Conference this year. Congratulations CNMI!

PIBBA Networking: Guam Council IRA February 2014 Newsletter

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Congratulations, PIBBA Guam Officers!

Congratulations to the newly-elected PIBBA Guam Officers who are committed to serve in the organization for the next two years!  They were officially sworn in by Past President PIBBA Ewy Taitano on February 1, 2014 at Wendy's in Barrigada, Guam. Afterwards, they enjoyed delicious Asiago, chili, and raspberry tea!

They are as follows:

President - Dr. Arlene Camacho Salas Diaz 

Vice President - Antonia "Toni" Salas 

Secretary - (TBA via special election) 

Treasurer - (TBA via special election) 

Historian - Dr. Jose Q. Cruz 

PIO - Elizabeth "Liz" Reyes 

 

Webmaster - Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

PIBBA Induction Ceremony:  Pictured L-R sitting:  Dr. Arlene "Arn" Diaz, President and Frances Blanco, PIBBA member.  Back row L-R:  Ewy G. Taitano, Past PIBBA President; Antonia "Toni" Salas, Vice President; Tony Calvo, PIBBA member; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Elizabeth "Liz" Reyes, PIO; and Dee Aguon, PIBBA member.  Not pictured is Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, PIBBA Historian.

PIBBA Officers take oath during Induction Ceremony.

PIBBA Oath in action!

PIBBA Guam Pact:  Officers put their hands together in commitment to service for two years!

PIBBA Guam Pact 2!  We can do it!