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Nestled deep in Hālawa Valley, past the Menehune Water Company and the Pepsi Bottling Group; near acres of hillside which have been excavated to harvest rock and rubble for cement; neighboring an ancient heiau for birthing, which nearly became the site of a major...

By Kamaile Maldanado On July 2, 2019, Governor Ige signed into law the broadest criminal justice reform measure Hawai‘i has seen in recent history. Realizing years of work by experts and stakeholders, including OHA, Act 179 puts our corrections system on a path towards a...

Aha Kāne, a foundation focusing on the health and vitality of Native Hawaiian men, has been leading a multi-year effort to revive the traditional practice of ho‘oponopono. ‘Aha Kāne selected nearly 200 people to participate in Kapahikaua, a program that is developing the next generation...

U.H. Mānoa’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the world premiere of ‘Au‘a ‘la: Holding On, September 27, 28, and October 4, 5, at 7:30 p.m., and on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Theatre. ‘Au‘a ‘la: Holding On is an account...

By ‘Umi Perkins Native Hawaiian filmmaker Ciara Lacey has produced a remarkable record of some of those who struggle among us. Prisoners are often ignored and forgotten – “locked up” – the point of which is to get them off the street. Incarceration rates are...

Hawai‘i Supreme Court affirms constitutional framer’s intent to revive ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i By Amy Kalili In a 4-to-1 decision, the state Supreme Court ruled that Article X, section 4 of the State Constitution which provides for a Hawaiian education program in the public schools “was adopted for...

Ka ‘ike a ka makua he hei na ke keiki. ‘Ōlelo No‘eau # 1397 (The knowledge of the parent is (unconsciously) absorbed by the child.) Sharing family mo‘olelo (stories)...family history and names, is a tradition that enriches the lives of our children and grandchildren. Family stories...

For the last 40 years, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has produced the Ka Wai Ola newspaper, dedicated to covering the stories, people and events in our Native Hawaiian community and sharing the work OHA does in service to the Lāhui. OHA is excited...

Pa‘akai from Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i is a treasured gift that is valued throughout the pae ‘āina o Hawai‘i and has been shared with family and friends around the world. From time immemorial salt makers have prepared the salt beds and harvested salt in this wahi pana...