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Trustees Working Together: From One Year to the Next!
Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! As 2024 begins, join me in reflecting upon some exciting accomplishments by OHA trustees in 2023.
January is Kalaupapa Month
Two years ago, Ka ʻOhana O Kalaupapa proposed designating January as “Kalaupapa Month” to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. The bill passed unanimously and then-Gov. David Ige signed the legislation into law.
Kalima Lawsuit Settlement Distributions
Settlement checks have now been mailed to approximately 1,300 living Class Members.
Lahaina “Fishing for Housing” Advocates Call for Change
In an effort to address the ongoing critical housing needs of residents displaced by the wildfires that ravaged Lahaina last August, the Lahaina Strong Hui, comprised of 38 West Maui organizations and businesses, launched the “Fishing For Dignified Housing” movement on November 10.
The Public is Invited to Attend Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha 2024
The UH Mānoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning (NHPoL) Advancement Office will be hosting “Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha 2024 Summit,” a free, three-day event Jan. 16-18, 2024.
Songs of Legacy: Weaving the Threads of Hawaiian Heritage
Hawaiian music, mele, and hula resonate within me, intertwining memories and cultural heritage.
A Purpose-Filled Life: Love, Service and Music
Honoring Fred Kamaka, Sr., Beloved Father, War Hero, and Famed ʻUkulele Maker
Embrace and Carry Forward the Themes of Makahiki
As we enter the final stretch of Makahiki season, a time traditionally marked by peace, festivity, and reflection, it’s pivotal for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to embrace these deep-rooted themes.
The Ah Sing Brothers are an Impactful Presence for Hawaiʻi in Japan
Maui is always on our minds – and I have been reminded that, though we have faced so many challenges, we are not alone.
Preserving Culture, Empowering Futures
Kula Kaiapuni dialogue calls for Federal Government funding in Native Hawaiian education.
ʻŌiwi Leaders Firmly Rebuke Deep Sea Mining
The skies were grey and the biting wind gusted and whirled, whipping the half-dozen or so Hae Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian flags) into an urgent, noisy frenzy.
Reconnecting to Hawaiian Roots Yields a Fruitful Life
As a young man, Umi Martin left his hometown of Kekaha to attend college in Missouri.
Take a Break From Your Pilikia
Pilikia is a part of everyday life. Problems drive our decisions and general outlook on life.