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Convention educates and inspires
The 27th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, was held at the Prince Waikīkī on October 8 through October 10. With a reduced registration fee, a record number of people – more than 650 – were able to...
OHA hires new chief operating officer
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) on Oct. 3 announced the selection of Sylvia Hussey, Ed.D., as the agency’s new Ka Pou Nui (Chief Operating Officer). Her responsibilities will include helping to oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and the execution of its strategic plan...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu: Public Notice | November 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE
All persons having information concerning an unmarked burial present within TMK: (3) 1-4-028:033, a 2-acre parcel in Wa‘awa‘a Ahupua‘a, Puna District, Island of Hawai‘i are hereby requested to contact Jordan Calpito, Burial Sites Specialist, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, 40 Po‘okela...
Poke Nūhou: News Briefs | November 2018
OHA and DLNR meet with Miloli‘i residents
At the request of Trustee Bob Lindsey and Miloli‘i resident, William Kaupiko, an informal meeting with the CEO, Kamana‘o Crabbe was held at the pavilion in Miloli‘i. Representatives from the DLNR were also requested to attend and hear...
Nov. 6 ballot includes Hawai‘i’s top offices
The 2018 general election is days away and the results will determine the state’s top leadership for the next four years.
Every vote matters – Hawai‘i’s voter turnout was the lowest in the nation in 2016. While the number of ballots cast during the 2018...
UH’s proposed rules fall short of ensuring appropriate stewardship of Mauna Kea
Nearly 500 people submitted testimony and feedback on the University of Hawai‘i’s proposed administrative rules for Mauna Kea in September, prompting the UH Board of Regents to approve revision of the rules at its October meeting. More public hearings will be scheduled for the...
Opening doors to economic advancement
Aloha mai kākou,
It’s not easy to make it financially in Hawai‘i, where the cost of living is high and affordable housing is scarce. Some of our beneficiaries find having a full-time job isn’t enough – they need two, or sometimes three jobs to make...
OHA now accepting applications for its Kūlia Grants Program
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has launched a $500,000 pilot grants program that will provide smaller, one-year grant awards for projects that benefit the Native Hawaiian community and align with the agency’s broad strategic priority areas.
OHA’s Kūlia Grants Program is intended to provide financial...
Leading them home
Anuhea and Doug Josue say their ‘ohana’s journey to a better life became real five years ago. With just one household income to support them and their two young keiki, they struggled to make ends meet. The Josues found themselves living out of their...
OHA receives 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) received the 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award at the 17th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) at the Waikīkī Prince Hotel in October. OHA was recognized for its long-term commitment to...
OHA grants support job opportunities, secure housing
One of the most critical needs facing the Hawaiian community, and Hawai‘i at large, is affordable housing. Recognizing this, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has invested more than $40 million over the past eight years to help build homes, offer emergency financial assistance and...
Mo‘olelo Educate and Amuse
In 2018, Hawaiian ocean navigation skills and mastery at reading the stars, skies and weather are recognized.
Early Hawaiians knew stars reappeared annually, and watched their seasonal paths in the sky. They even named the stars. Our kūpuna were confident in their knowledge when they...
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu named Native Hawaiian Community Educator of the Year
In recognition of her work in educating and uplifting Native Hawaiians over the past two-plus decades, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu was honored with the Kamehameha Schools 2018 Native Hawaiian Community Educator of the Year award at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s (CNHA) Native Hawaiian Convention...