<div dir="ltr">Dear Shweta Vandana,<div><br></div><div>Bula and Vinaka for sharing this information with us. I do have a question.Could PCO participate in this WASLI Oceania Interpreter Conference since we are using American Sign Language? </div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>Henry</div><div>? </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM Te Toa Matoa <<a href="mailto:tetoamatoak@gmail.com">tetoamatoak@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Thanks for sharing this opportunity with me. I will share it with our affiliate opds .<div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM Shweta Vandana <<a href="mailto:shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WASLI Oceania Interpreters Conference 2025 – Save the Date!</b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) Oceania</b> will host its
<b>regional conference</b> from <b>26–29 August 2025</b>, themed <b>"One Ocean, Many Cultures"</b>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This milestone event will bring together interpreters, Deaf leaders, trainers, and stakeholders from across the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, with the goal of
<b>strengthening interpreting capacity and promoting inclusion</b> across our region.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conference Highlights</b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Pre-conference workshop</b> (26–27 August) for Pacific Island interpreters – practical, face-to-face training by expert facilitators.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b>Main conference</b> (28–29 August) featuring international and regional presenters, including the WASLI President.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b>Graduation ceremony</b> for participants of the first 26-week Pacific interpreter training program.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Networking, professional development, and regional collaboration opportunities.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Steps toward <b>formally registering WASLI Oceania</b> as a legal regional entity for sustainable growth.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have attached the <b>Word version of the full Concept Note</b> to this email, which includes further details.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Why It Matters</b><br>
With no formal interpreter training programs in the Pacific Islands, this conference is a critical step in building skills, recognition, and support for interpreters, ensuring Deaf persons have equal access to information and services.<u></u><u></u></p>
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WASLI Oceania is seeking support to make this event a success. To learn more, contact:<br>
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