NEWS RELEASE: 32nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference

 

The 32nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference will be held Sunday-Wednesday, July 21-24, 2013 at John F. Kennedy High School. The theme is "Indigenous Rights: Sacred and Secret – Direchon i Taotao Siha: Sagråda yan Sikretu.” The Call for Presentations is due on May 31, 2013. and Early Bird Registration ends on June 28, 2013. Individuals and/or organizations are invited to exhibit their wares for a nominal fee or donation to the Silent Auction. You can also earn three (3) ED894 graduate credits or CEUs. You must register for the conference before you register for the graduate credits at the Professional International Programs Office, 2nd floor, MARC/Computer Center/PIP Building, Room #217, phone # 735-2601. A Photo Art Contest from May 22-June 8, 2013 is on-going to produce a 2-year calendar promiting pride in cultures and languages of the Pacific region. Interested contestants may submit up to 3 photos. All PIBBA Conference information and forms are available online at http://pibbainternational.blogspot.com. If you have any questions, email or call Peter R. Onedera at 477-4234, peteronedera@gmail.com, PIBBA International President or Rosa Salas Palomo at 735-2193/1, kailee.rosapalomo@hotmail.com or pibba.international@gmail.com, PIBBA, Guam Chapter President and Conference Chair.

Micronesia Island Fair a Success!

 Hafa Adai!  The Guam Micronesia Island Fair is scheduled for May 17-19, 2013.   It is the annual signature cultural event of the Guam Visitors Bureau with presentations of the vibrant cultures of Micronesia. 

Participants were able to experience the culture and arts of Micronesia.  A special fireworks display was also a highlight of the event.  Delegations from the Federated States of Micronesia, Rota, Saipan and Tinian and the republics of Kiribati, Nauru, the Marshall Islands and Palau, gathered on Guam to commemorate the region’s largest cultural event. They had the opportunity to meet Micronesia’s master carvers, blacksmiths, traditional fishing experts, jewelers, weavers, dancers, musicians and chefs. 

Guam Council IRA May 2013 Newsletter

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ASL Training - Basic Sign Language Class

Thursday,April 25, 2013 5:30pm ~ 6:30pm Special Education Offices Chief Brodie Elementary School, Rm. 2 For more information please contact Parent Services at 300-1321 or lktaisipic@gdoe.net

Guam Council IRA April 2013 Newsletter

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North Korea Threats

There have been threats from North Korea directed to South Korea and the U.S. It is important that residents remain calm, as the U.S. Armed Forces are prepared to protect the freedom of its people in the U.S. territories and its allies. *PEACE BE WITH YOU*

32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference Form Links

Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held July 21-24, 2013 in the beautiful island of Guam. The theme is "Indigenous Rights - Sacred and Secret ~ Direchon i Taotao Siha - Sagrada yan Sikretu." We hope to see you there, and please stay tuned for more information.

Download Call for Proposals Form
 

Download Registration Form
 

Download Exhibit Form
  Download 2012 Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet* *2012 TOY recipients will also be recognized during the ceremony.  

Download 2013 Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet
 

Download 2012 Pioneer of the Year Packet* *2012 POY recipients will also be recognized during the ceremony.  

Download 2013 Pioneer of the Year Packet