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A stamp of success for Cardinal Mailing and Presorting Services
As the youngest of three children growing up in the mailing business, Native Hawaiian business owner Malia Lageman recalls spending her long summer breaks sorting through mail. “My parents would bring home work for us in the summer time,” she says. “We would insert...
Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea celebrates the return of sovereignty to the Hawaiian Kingdom
Contributed by the Kamehameha Schools Ho‘okahua Cultural Vibrancy Group
Did you know that the Hawaiian Kingdom had its own national holidays that were celebrated with as much zeal and pride as the Fourth of July is by Americans and Bastille Day by the French?
Lā Ho‘iho‘i...
Ali‘i passed on lessons in pono leadership
Through purposeful mentorship and specialized training, Hawaiian youth are properly prepared for success in their designated endeavors. This is a Hawaiian cultural characteristic that has prevailed among all classes of society. Good leaders – good people – are influenced by those who teach and...
Audit reviews OHA event and community grants
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) appreciates that the state audit released June 1 recognizes that “the amount of grants that OHA budgets for each year is significant.” The more than $21.5 million in total OHA grants for the two fiscal years covered by...
The candlenut tree
In 1959, the Hawai‘i Legislature named the kukui (candlenut) tree the official emblem for Hawai‘i because of its numerous uses and symbolic value.
The kukui tree served a variety of functions in old Hawai‘i. Among those uses, the kukui provided an adhesive, fish bait, dyes...
Ho‘ohui ‘Ohana: Family Reunions | July 2018
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HUKIKU / KEULUA – The ‘ohana of Moke Hukiku & Kapali Keulua have family reunion activities planned July 21-28, 2018 on O‘ahu. The ‘ohana includes the descendants of James Moses, Mary Kiko, Annie Flores, Jack Moses, Joseph Kaahanui Moses, Frank Moke, Louise Larinaga, Kalei...
Visiting Mike Hodson of Waimea
Aloha nui kākou! As we continue our journey around Hawai‘i Island sharing stories of different kanaka, we head to Waimea to visit with Michael Lee Kahaeokalaniokapakipika Hodson. Mike, his sweetheart, Patricia Kainoa Hodson, and their ‘ohana have lived in Waimea for many years. Many...
So Where is the “Forensic” Audit Trustees Promised?
The most frequent question I am asked by beneficiaries is “Where is the forensic audit?” While the term “forensic” is just an informal nickname, we all know that we are talking about the independent audit for fraud, waste and abuse, which the Trustees authorized...
Oha releases checks to Native hawaiians impacted by april flood on Kaua‘i
Office of Hawaiian Affairs News Release
HANALEI, KAUA‘I – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) on June 20 distributed the first set of disaster relief checks to 58 Native Hawaiians households impacted by the April flood on Kaua‘i.
The checks were distributed at OHA’s Board meeting...
OHA directs disaster assistance to Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs on June 7 announced a relief package of $500,000 in aid for Native Hawaiians impacted by the natural disasters on Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.
“Our deepest aloha goes out to the people whose lives have been turned upside down by...
Senator demonstrated dedication to Hawaiians
In May, Hawai‘i paid tribute to the late Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka in public memorial ceremonies. OHA had an opportunity to give our aloha to Aunty Millie and their ‘ohana. In paying my final respects to Senator Akaka, I was overwhelmed with emotions as...
OHA Board Actions | July 2018
The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted online at https://www.oha.org/BOT.
Motion to authorize OHA Administration to assess the feasibility, timing, and...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | July 2018
Waikoloa Ahupua‘a, South Kohala, Island of Hawai‘i
ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) to support environmental permitting associated with the proposed development of TMKs: (3) 6-8-002:005, 006, 028, 029, and 030, located in Waikoloa Ahupua‘a, South Kohala, Island of Hawai‘i. This CIA...
Get informed before the primary election
Aloha mai kākou,
Hawai‘i voters will be electing five trustees to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board in 2018. OHA’s Board of Trustees administers a $370 million trust in the interest of Native Hawaiians, so it’s critical to be informed about the candidates and the...
HTA Offers Funding to Programs Supporting Hawaiian Culture, Hawai‘i’s Natural Resources and Community-Based Events in 2018
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has announced funding support will be provided to qualified applicants for programs in 2018 that perpetuate Hawaiian culture, preserve Hawai‘i’s natural resources and present community-based festivals and events.
Funding will be awarded through a request for proposals (RFPs) process for three...
2018 Hawai‘i Festival in D.C.
The OHA D.C. Office celebrated our Hawaiian culture during the Hawai‘i Festival at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. - Photos: Marilyn Farias
Mākeke: Marketplace | July 2018
2 Hawn Memorial plots for sale. Bayview II #56 near road. Side by side includes 2 vases, 2 vaults, 1 double marker, 1 opening closing. Worth $22K sell $15K. Ph: (808) 382-8063. Aloha.
47th Annual Kaumakapili Church Lū‘au. “He Hilina‘i I Ke Akua” to Trust...
Lawai‘a launches fishing gear enterprise
Entrepreneur Isaac Brumaghim first started fishing in his 20s. A “self-taught lawai‘a,” he was lured to the sport by the fun of it but knew he wasn’t interested in getting a boat. Instead a friend encouraged him to try fishing from a canoe as...