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OHA: Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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Statement of Interim OHA Administrator and CEO Summer Sylva

The people of Hawaiʻi and in particular Native Hawaiians deserve a future that honors ʻāina, respects the law, and upholds genuine consultation with its communities.

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OHA Chair Kahele urges Congress to include Section 2831 in final FY 2026 NDAA

Section 2831 helps address the complex issues that the State of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Defense, OHA, and Native Hawaiians are facing, and can ensure that negotiations lead to timely decision-making while preventing indefinite delay.

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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.

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OHA Board Approves Action on Military Land Lease

HONOLULU (Nov 13, 2025) — 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. The plan calls for OHA to hold community…

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OHA and HNC Launch Nā ʻElele o Kahikina Congressional Fellows Program in Washington, D.C.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC) are proud to announce the launch of the Nā ʻElele o Kahikina Congressional Fellows Program, a unique opportunity to prepare the next generation of Native Hawaiian leaders for influential roles in government, policy, and advocacy.

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SCR 161 / HCR 193: Burial Site Protection

Support OHA’s Two Resolutions to Strengthen Burial Sites Protections

House and Senate Resolutions (HCR193HD1 & SCR 161) would create a working group to explore transferring the care, management and protection of iwi kūpuna from the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) to OHA.

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HB410 HD1: OHA Budget Bill

Support HB 410 HD1 Funding OHA’s Vital Programs and Services

Mahalo to everyone who has supported OHA’s budget bill so far – we are getting close to the end of session!

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HB410 HD1: OHA Budget Bill

Support OHA’s 2025 Budget Bill Before the Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee

Office of Hawaiian Affairs 2025 Budget Bill Before the Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee

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SB 268 SD1: Island Burial Council

Testify in support of SB 268 SD1!

Mahalo to everyone who has supported OHA’s priority iwi kūpuna bill so far this session.

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HB410: OHA Budget Bill

Support OHA’s 2025 Budget Before the House Finance Committee

The House will hear OHA’s budget bill this Wednesday, March  5, at 10:00 a.m.

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