Nakem 2025
The 20th Nakem International Conference
Academic Host: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Ilokano Program
Host Organizer: NAKEM Hawaii
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honoulu, Hawaii, USA
Conference Dates: November 19 - 21, 2025
Gala NIght: November 22, 2025
Organized by: The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Ilokano Program, NAKEM International, NAKEM California,
NAKEM Philippines, NAKEM Without Borders, NAKEM Canada, & NAKEM Hawai'i
>> CALL FOR PAPERS <<
Click on the link above for more details about the conference.
Information about the theme, possible topics to present about, and how to submit abstracts are all included on that document (pdf).
>> REGISTRATION FORM <<
Fill out this form once your paper has been accepted.
Please send the registration form and payment (or receipt of payment) to designated email contacts.
>> ADVISORY 01 <<
Information needed when applying for visa interview.
>> ADVISORY 02 <<
Scheduling an interview for the required visa for travel.
>> ADVISORY 03 <<
Payment of registration fee.
>> ADVISORY 04 <<
Fees to be paid.
>> ADVISORY 05 <<
Board and lodging information.
1st NAKEM International Conference (2006)
“Imagination and Critical Consciousness in Ilokano Language, Culture, and Politics”
9-12 November 2006. UH Manoa Ilokano Language and Literature Program, Honolulu, HI, USA
2nd NAKEM International Conference (2007)
“Panagpanaw ken Panagindeg: Exile and Settling in Amianan History and Culture“
22-25 May 2007, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Philippines
3rd NAKEM International Conference (2008)
“Panagkakannayon: Cultural ang Linguistic Diversity in the Imagined Amianan and Ilokano Nation“
28-30 May 2008, St. Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
4th NAKEM International Conference (2009)
“Dap-ayan: Sharing and Understanding Linguistic Worlds Towards Cultural Pluralism”
11-14 November 2009, UH Manoa Ilokano Language and Literature Program, Honolulu, HI USA
5th NAKEM International Conference (2010)
“Adal ken Sirib: Education in Cultural Diversity and Linguistic Democracy”
16-18 November 2010, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Philippines (Venue: Caoayan Heritage Resort)
6th NAKEM International Conference (2011)
“Sursuro: Mother Language and Cultural Nationalism”
23-25 May 2011, Ifugao State University, Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines (Venue: Banaue Hotel)
7th NAKEM International Conference (2012)
“Panagtagikua: Our Right to Our Language, Our Right to Education that Emancipates”
23-25 May 2012, Department of Education Region I, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines (Venue: Regional Educational Learning Center)
8th NAKEM International Conference (2013)
“The Center from the Margin: Accounting All Philippine and Peripheralized Languages for Critical Education”
14-16 November 2013, UH Manoa Ilokano Language and Literature Program, Honolulu, HI USA
9th NAKEM International Conference (2014)
“Panagpapatang (Maipapan) iti Ilokano ken Panangitag-ay iti Diskurso nga Ilokano. Conference on Ilokano and the Elevation of Ilokano Discourse”
23-25 October 2014, University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines (Venue: Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza)
10th NAKEM International Conference (2015)
“Revaluations: Diversity, Critical Education, and Cultural Nationalism”
21-23 May 2015, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Philippines (Venue: Northview Hotel, Laoag City)
11th NAKEM International Conference (2016)
“Revisiting the Gains and Prospects of the MTB-MLE Initiative in the Philippines”
21-23 May 2016, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Philippines (Venue: Pangil Beach Resort, Currimao)
12th NAKEM International Conference (2017)
“Linguistic Diversity and the Future of Nations and States”
16-18 November 2017, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (Venue: the University of Hawaii at Manoa)
13th NAKEM International Conference (2018)
”Studies on Things Philippine, Ilokano, and Amianan & Second International Congress on the Ilokano Language”
24-26 May 2018, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines (Venue: SLU Center for Culture and the Arts, Saint Louis University, Baguio)
14th NAKEM International Conference (2019)
“Diversity and Inclusion in Multilingual Education”
7-9 June 2019, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines (Venue: PUP Santa Mesa Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila)
15th NAKEM International Conference (2020)
“Inclusion & Critical Engagement in Education in the Time of Covid 19”
[1st Global Virtual Conference]
17-19 December 2020, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mariano Marcos State University, and Saint Louis University
16th NAKEM International Conference (2021)
“Indigenous Communities & Languages, and Engaged Inclusion for Civics and Citizenship“
[2nd Global Virtual Conference]
9-11 December 2021, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet
17th NAKEM International Conference (2022)
“Mythologies of the Nation: Mother Language, Native Culture, and Education in Freedom“
16-18 June 2022, PanPacific University, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines
18th NAKEM International Conference (2023)
"‘Herstories’ And ‘Histories’ of Diversity: Narrating (Im)Migrant and Multiple Lives and Engaging the Community from the Margins"
26-28 July 2023, Mission College, Santa Clara, California, United States of America
19th NAKEM International Conference (2024)
"Reframing Indigeneity and Affirming Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity"
17-19 July 2024, ASSCAT, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines
20th NAKEM International Conference (2025)
"Coming Full Circle: Back to Our Languages, Cultures, Histories, and Memories"
November 2025, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (Venue: TBD)
Documents from all Nakem Conferences Hosted by the University of Hawai'i Ilokano Program:
12th Nakem Conference
8th Nakem Conference
4th Nakem Conference
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