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“Ola Nā Iwi” i o nā Poʻe Hakulau Paikini Hawaiʻi

Ka Wai Ola
Aloha e nā makamaka o kēia kolamu nūpepa. Ma nā makahiki o nā 1990, ua paʻi ʻia ʻekolu puke inoa e OHA: Kū Mai Ka Poʻe Hula (1993), Ola Nā Iwi (1995), a me Nā Lima Mikioi (1997).

The “Bones Live” Through Hawaiian Fashion Designers

Ka Wai Ola
In the 1990s, OHA printed three directories: Kū Mai Ka Poʻe Hula (1993), Ola Nā Iwi (1995), and Nā Lima Mikioi (1997).

Sustainable Clothing Inspired by ʻĀina, Nature and Culture

Photo: Anna Kahalekulu and her daughter, Amaya
Most days, customers can find Anna Kahalekulu at her clothing store, Kūlua, located in Makawao, Maui, alternating between sewing, cutting, and working on fabric patterns.

OHA Awards $1.8 Million to 16 Native Hawaiian-Serving Nonprofits

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) Grants Program supports Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organizations that have projects, programs and initiatives that serve the lāhui in alignment with OHA’s strategic plan, which targets economic, health, housing, and education strategic directions.

A Reminder of What “Aloha” Looks Like

Photo: Wili Lei
NaHHA would like to share a feature from one of our Lamakū Hoʻokipa, our Beacons of Hospitality who are making a positive impact through the value of mālama and as a contributing member of the Native Hawaiian community.

Homestead Leaders Visit Community Partners in Maryland

Ka Wai Ola
A few months ago, four Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA) leaders went to Maryland for a Mid-Atlantic-Hawaiʻi Exchange with Enterprise Community Partners (aka Enterprise).

Lā Kūʻokoʻa

Ka Wai Ola
‘Auhea ʻoukou e nā puʻuwai aloha ʻāina mai ka lā puka i ka hikina kahi hoʻi i hoʻopē ʻia i ke ʻala o ka ʻōʻūholowai a hiki i Lehua ka moku hoʻi nona ka lima kāʻili lā.

Ka Wai Ola | Vol. 40 No. 11 | November 2023

Ka Wai Ola November 2023 Issue Cover
November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Nā Koloa o Imaikalani

Photo: Koloa
One of the great chiefs of Kaʻū was the warrior Imaikalani. He was a man of immeasurable strength and for many years he was undefeated in battle.

Mākeke | The Marketplace | November 2023

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Mākeke | The Marketplace | November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

Restoring Lahaina’s Economy: Time is of the Essence

Ka Wai Ola
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina, we are witnessing the heart-wrenching stories of individuals and ʻohana who are grappling with the task of recovering from their profound losses.

Family Reunions: November 2023

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Family Reunions - November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

Public Notice | November 2023

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Public Notice | November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

Kakoʻo ʻOihana ʻŌiwi – Supporting Native Hawaiian-owned Businesses

Kāko‘o ‘Oihana ‘Ōiwi: Supporting Native Hawaiian Businesses
Each year OHA gives Native Hawaiian owned businesses an opportunity to advertise their business in Ka Wai Ola.

A Spirit of Lōkahi

Photo: The Native Hawaiian Research Hui
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, Liliʻuokalani Trust, Papa Ola Lōkahi and The Queen's Health System form the Native Hawaiian Research Hui

Find a Need and Fill it

Photo: Paula
Paula Gushiken is a perfect example of the innovative entrepreneur who has the outlook and ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

Reclaiming Time and Space – Part 1

Ka Wai Ola
The Cultural Working Group (CWP) for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument recently held its quarterly in-person meeting in September.

Geothermal Development: Setting the Record Straight

Ka Wai Ola
On Aug. 23, 2023, the Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald published an article about geothermal sites being developed on DHHL property

Creating Custom Confections for the Community

Photo: Cymbree Kailiehu-Fevella at a recent party venue
Before becoming the mixer, baker, decorator, and creative force behind Cymz Sweet Kre8tionz, Cymbree Kailiehu-Fevella held a variety of different jobs including working at Macy’s, at a floral shop, and serving as a dental assistant.

Growing Pilina

Photo: Lehia Apana and Brad Bayless
It all started around 2011. I began learning about GMOs and Monsato. I wanted to know the mystery of what is in our food and what, exactly, we were eating.