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“Ola Nā Iwi” i o nā Poʻe Hakulau Paikini Hawaiʻi
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Nā Koloa o Imaikalani
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
Mākeke | The Marketplace | November 2023 Issue of Ka Wai Ola
Restoring Lahaina’s Economy: Time is of the Essence
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.
Kakoʻo ʻOihana ʻŌiwi – Supporting Native Hawaiian-owned Businesses
Each year OHA gives Native Hawaiian owned businesses an opportunity to advertise their business in Ka Wai Ola.
A Spirit of Lōkahi
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
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
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
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
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
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.