Ka Wai Ola Loa - ‘Aukake 2010

Papahänaumokuäkea wins World Heritage status

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ABOVE: Omilu (bluefin trevally) in the shallows at Maro Reef. Photo: James Watt. On July 30th in Brasilia, Brazil, the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) voted to inscribe Papahänaumokuäkea Marine National Monument as one of 890 World Heritage mixed (natural and cultural) sites in the world. READ MORE »


		OHA welcomes HHC Akaka Bill support The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) said the unanimous vote by the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on July 26th, in support of the passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (NHGRA), is welcomed and important to a collective voice for Native Hawaiians. READ MORE »


		E Ö Mai Moloka‘i Once a year, OHA’s Board of Trustees hold community meetings and board meetings on each major island to inform the community of OHA’s programs and activities and listen to the concerns of our beneficiaries. The public is invited and encourage to attend. READ MORE »