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Mākeke: Marketplace | August 2018

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**WAIOHULI, MAUI** DHHL HOME OWNERS. Are you looking to sell your 3 or 4 bedroom home in the near future? Let’s talk. Call me at 573-6490. Do you have the OLD Life Insurance or the NEW Life Insurance? Call Kamaka Jingao 808-286-0022 Hi Lic. 433187 GOT...

History shows power of the Hawaiian vote

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The period from the late-1990s to the mid-2000s was tumultuous for Native Hawaiians. Hawaiian programs and rights were under constant attack. Kamehameha Schools and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) battled lawsuits that challenged their core missions: their ability to serve Native Hawaiians. Meanwhile, Hawai‘i...

Ho‘ohui ‘Ohana: Family Reunions | August 2018

2018 Kanaloa-Kolii – The descendants of Moses Kanaloa Sr and Emma Keola Kolii(Kaili)will be gathering on Oahu at Nanakuli Ranch on September 15 and at Nanakuli Ranch on Saturday activities will begin at 8:30 am with late registration, check-ins, purchase and/or distribution of preordered T-Shirts...

Everyone can vote for oha

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OHA Constitutional Intent The Office of Hawaiians Affairs (OHA), as intended by delegates of the 1978 State Constitutional Convention, functions somewhat as a sovereign body politic independent of the State Legislature and Governor’s office. OHA’s fiduciary duty is to manage a set of Native Hawaiian...

OHA Needs a Clearer Vision!

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In 2015, a scientific research poll commissioned by OHA showed OHA had the lowest favorability rating among Hawaiian-serving institutions. Since then, state audits and public criticism have reinforced that perception. A former Hawai‘i governor is even on record calling for the abolishment of the...

Flooding highlights need for effective management of waterways

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In the aftermath of the torrential floods that took place on April 14th of this year, our community on Kaua‘i has become keenly aware of the importance of management of our watersheds and water systems. Many areas have been reshaped and we are forced...

OHA testifies on Moloka‘i Community Plan

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OHA Administration submitted testimony to the Maui County Council Planning Committee in support of advancing the Moloka‘i Community Plan Update draft to public hearing, and supporting the continued inclusion of the East End Policy Statement, West End Policy Statement, and provisions recognizing the importance...

Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | August 2018

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Cultural Impact Assessment - Pi‘ihonua Ahupua‘a, South Hilo, Island of Hawai‘i ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in advance of the proposed Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) Housing Expansion, State of Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety (PSD), Island of Hawai‘i. The current...

Poke Nūhou: News Briefs | August 2018

Honoring native american veterans Kūkaniloko Master Plan in final stages For the past two years, OHA has been working with a community working group and a team of consultants to develop a Master Plan for its 511 acres of land surrounding the Kūkaniloko Birthing Stones site. On...

E Alu Pū attendees mālama ‘āina in Waimānalo

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UH’s Waimānalo Research Station was a hub of hana lima on the eve of July’s Hawai‘i Conservation Conference, as members of the E Alu Pū network harvested ‘awa, rethatched a hale and built an above-ground imu. Other agricultural activities were underway in the ‘ulu orchard,...

ʻAlemanaka: Calendar | August 2018

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Ke Au Hawai‘i Festival Aug. 4, 5 to 10 p.m. The feature event for Ke Au Hawai‘i, “The age of the Hawaiian,” includes mele, mākeke, mea ‘ai and mana‘o. Entertainment will be provided by Ekolu, Sudden Rush and Mana Maoli and the mākeke vendors include artisans...

Prince Lot Hula and Festivities at ‘Iolani Palace

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Hālau o Kekuhi, Hālau Hula o Maiki and Nā Pualei o Likolehua were among the 20 hālau that shared hula at the two-day Prince Lot Hula Festival held at the ‘Iolani Palace on July 21 and 22. The two-day festival hosted by the Moanalua...

World of hula conference returns to Hilo

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The 5th Ka ‘Aha Hula O Hālauloa returned full circle to Hilo June 14-23 as more than 1,000 hula dancers, kumu and cultural experts practitioners gathered for a special 10-day conference. The world hula conference provided participants with in-depth learning opportunities through mo‘olelo, wahi pana...

Ka Wai Ola | Vol. 35 No. 08 | August 2018

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OHA candidates

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The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement held an Office of Hawaiian Affairs town hall in July to give voters a chance to hear from candidates vying for five seats on OHA’s Board of Trustees in the Aug. 11 primary election. The forum was recorded...

Lava-impacted residents can vote in Pāhoa

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Lower Puna voters forced to relocate because of the ongoing eruption in Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone will be able to vote in the primary election at the Pāhoa Community Center on Aug. 11. Initially, officials said voters in District Precincts 04-03 and 04-04 would vote...

Caring for our communities, empowering Hawaiians

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Aloha mai kākou, The flash floods that devastated communities along Kaua‘i’s north shore in April came fast and furious, but recovering and rebuilding is a slow process. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs responded soon after the flooding by donating fuel requested by beneficiaries leading the extensive...

Hālau from Maui win big at the 43rd annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition

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Paredes ‘ohana adds a third trophy to their collection Submitted by the Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society The 43rd Annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula competition, held in Honolulu, concluded July 21 after three exciting nights of hula. Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokala‘au‘ala‘iliahi walked off with first place finishes for...

OHA Board Actions | August 2018

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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 the OHA CeO to cease ongoing negotiations on...

E hui hālāwai kākou

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E nā hoa makamaka o neia nūpepa, Ka Wai Ola o OHA. Ua lohe anei ‘oukou e pili ana i kekahi hui ‘ekalesia ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i hou ma O‘ahu? Mai ka ho‘omaka ‘ana ā i ka pau ‘ana, ‘ōlelo makuahine wale nō nā hoahānau. ‘O...