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Sharing news & opportunities that perpetuate Hawaiian culture, empower Hawaiians & strengthen all of Hawai'i.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Joined March 2010
Join @NaHHA for the Poi & Palaka Mele Series during Ho‘okipa Hawai‘i Weekend! Enjoy FREE live mele at Ka Lewa Lānai at Royal Hawaiian Center, featuring Hōlei and Hawaiian music legends like Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Karen Keawehawai‘i, the Jeff Rasmussen Trio, and Kawika Kahiapo!
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Summer Lee Haunani Sylva has been selected as the Chief of Staff for the OHA Board of Trustees. A respected attorney and Native Hawaiian advocate, Sylva brings a wealth of experience in governance, and cultural stewardship to her new role. Read more at
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Lise Vaughan-Sekona is OHA’s new Community Engagement Director, responsible for community outreach initiatives to inform, involve and engage the Native Hawaiian community, working closely with OHA’s advocacy, communications, and land divisions. More at
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Mahalo everyone who submitted testimony for the first hearing of HB 1358 on Feb 4 Relating to the PLT Working Group. This bill will be heard again Wed, Feb 12, at 2 pm by the JHA committee. Please submit testimony again by Tue, Feb 11, by 2 pm. MORE
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Ola Ka ʻĪ, an annual Hawaiian language event celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 2/8 Hilo, Prince Kūhiō Plaza & Hono., Kahala Mall 2/15 Maui, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center 2/22 ‘Ewa, Ka Makana Ali‘i 3/1 Kona, Keauhou Shopping Center & Kaua‘i/Ni‘ihau, Kukui Grove
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E Hoʻolauleʻa Kākou iā Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! Let’s All Celebrate Hawaiian Language Month with a special Bilingual Issue of Ka Wai Ola. E ola mau ka ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i! Read in English or ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at
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The House Committee on Water and Land will hear OHA's bill HB1358, to appropriate funds to audit and inventory the Public Land Trust (ceded lands) on Tues. Feb. 4 at 9 am. Ensure OHA receives its share of PLT revenues - submit testimony by 9:00 am, Mon, Feb 3. MORE www.oha. org
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In 2012, the State conveyed the Kaka‘ako Makai lands to OHA as settlement of $200,000,000 in unpaid revenues owed to OHA. The value was based on projected residential development of Kaka‘ako Makai lands, but that is currently banned. More on SB534 go to
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Support OHA’s 2025 Budget Bill, HB410 to be heard in the House on Jan. 31 at 2 pm. Submit Testimony by Thurs, Jan. 30, 2 pm. Visit for sample testimony and how to submit testimony.
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The Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs will be hearing two bills from OHA’s 2025 Legislative Package on Tues, Jan 28 at 1:00 pm: - SB 268 Relating to Island Burial Councils - SB269 Relating to the Budget of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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Two bills from OHA’s 2025 Legislative Package will be heard on Tues, Jan 28 at 1:00 pm: - SB 268 Relating to Island Burial Councils - SB269 Relating to the Budget of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Submit Testimony for each bill by Mon, Jan 27 at 1pm.
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SB534 is scheduled for Wed, Jan 29, 1pm, for a joint public hearing of Senate Committees: 1. Water and Land (WAL) 2. Hawaiian Affairs (HWN) 3. Housing (HOU) Submit Testimony by Tues, Jan 28 at 1pm to Sample Testimony:
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Under a Jarvis Moon tells the story of 130 young men from Hawaiʻi who were part of a clandestine mission by the U.S. federal government to occupy desert islands in the middle of the Pacific. @pbshawaii
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HDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite you to two public hearings where you can provide comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement of the Honoapiʻilani Highway Improvements Project. Visit to learn more.
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Investiture Ceremony will go live at 11am on Thursday, January 9, 2025 on Olelo TV channel 55, YouTube @ohahawaii and Facebook @officeofhawaiianaffairs.
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Join OHA Board of Trustees Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele and Trustee Keoni Souza for a community presentation to learn about OHA's legislative efforts for workforce housing and other future development plans for OHA's land parcels on Kakaʻako Makai. #OHAHawaii #KakaakoMakai #Housing
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OHA is currently recruiting executive leaders, managers and other professional staff to serve the lāhui. Visit and apply online, today!
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'Onipa'a Peace March Marking the 132nd Year Since the Illegal Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy Jan. 17, 2025, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm From Mauna‘ala to ‘Iolani Palace #Onipaa #17Jan1893 #QueenLiliuokalani
@HawaiiPeoplesFund @KaLāhuiHawaii @MenehuneWater
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OHA’s newly elected Hawai’i Island Trustee and Board of Trustees Chair, Kaialiʻi Kahele, shares his vision for OHA. Read it online at #NewsfortheLahui #OHAHawaii #OHAChair #KaialiiKahele
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