Board of Trustees Archives - Page 2 of 9 - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

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OHA Delegation Concludes High-Level Washington, D.C. Engagement on Military-Leased Land

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), led by Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele and Interim Administrator/CEO Summer Sylva, has successfully concluded a three-day strategic delegation mission to Washington, D.C., engaging senior Department of Defense civilian leadership and key members of Congress on the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi.

Statement of OHA Board Chairperson Kaialiʻi Kahele on the passing of Governor George Ariyoshi

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs extends its deepest condolences to the ʻohana of former Governor George Ariyoshi and to all who were touched by his lifetime of public service.

OHA Launches Mahiʻai Micro Fund to Support Native Hawaiian Farmers

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has launched the Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program, an initiative providing direct, flexible financial support to Native Hawaiian farmers across Hawaiʻi to help offset rising operational costs and strengthen agricultural enterprises.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Activates $3.96 Million in Disaster Aid to Support Communities Impacted by Severe Rains and Floods

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees has approved the activation of approximately $3.96 million in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian households and communities impacted by the recent devastating floods and rains across the state.

OHA Statement on Governor’s Military Lease Advisory Committee Announcement

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs acknowledges the Governor’s announcement and appreciates the invitation for our Administrator to participate in the Military Lease Advisory Committee.

OHA Board Approves Action on Military Land Lease

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved a response to the ongoing military land-lease and funding negotiations between the state and federal governments.

Trustee John Waiheʻe IV to Chair OHA Budget and Finance Committee

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee John Waiheʻe IV has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the OHA Committee on Budget and Finance.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs to Convene Board Meetings at the 2025 Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention

In a historic and unprecedented move, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will convene its Standing Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as part of this year’s Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AOHCC) Convention.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Statement in Solidarity with Kamehameha Schools

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees stands in unwavering solidarity with Kamehameha Schools and its enduring mission to uplift Native Hawaiians through education grounded in Hawaiian values, identity, and ʻāina-based stewardship.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs begins fiscal year with new budget

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) biennium budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 takes effect today, marking a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to strengthening programs and services for Native Hawaiian communities, while also investing in its workforce.

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