Snapshots of last year's 36th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Pohnpei

 

Madolenihmw High School to Host PIBBA Conference

We are pleased to announce that the 36th Annual International PIBBA Conference will be hosted at Madolenihmw High School, Home of Nan Madol, where the King resides.

PIBBA Discount on United Airlines Airfare

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount.  However, you must make the reservation at your local United Airlines office during the travel period of June 18, 2017 to July 8, 2017.  The travel must also be completed by July 8, 2017.  When making a reservation, mention reference code GC1705.  Click here to view details of the special United Airlines discount.

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36th Annual International PIBBA Conference to be held in Pohnpei, FSM

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36th Annual International PIBBA Conference

OUR PACIFIC VOICES! 

June 25-29, 2017
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:

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

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Click on the image above to view the 2017 PIBBA Conference invitation letter from President Shelten G. Neth.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2017 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – Chamorro
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean
Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese
Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese
Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan
Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese
Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog
Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian
Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean
Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese
Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Image source: howtolearn.com

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~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)

Guam Gathering with PIBBA International President Neth - Dec. 9