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OHA seeks nonprofit to administer $1.66 million emergency financial assistance program

HONOLULU (March 15, 2024) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has announced the availability of a new grant solicitation for a nonprofit organization to administer its emergency financial assistance program, the Pohala Mai – ʻOhana Experiencing Financial Hardship Grant….

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs fills four key executive positions

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the recent appointments of four lāhui leaders who will serve as directors on its executive leadership team.

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OHA trustees approve $1.5 million for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture to be hosted by Hawaiʻi in June

HONOLULU (March 6, 2024) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be noted as a major sponsor of the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders when Hawaiʻi hosts the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, commonly known as…

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OHA selects Niniau Kawaihae as Director of Community Engagement

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has named Hawaiʻi Island native Niniau Kawaihae as its new Director of Community Engagement.

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OHA releases $6.87 million in grant solicitations

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the release of 10 grant solicitations totaling $6.87 million intended to aid the Native Hawaiian community.

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OHA wins $2.2 million grant award for revitalization projects at its Wahiawā Lands

Reforestation, agroforestry, native seed orchard, education and agricultural workforce training projects planned with community partners

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OHA lawsuit seeks repeal of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority

On Jan. 17, 2024, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) filed a Circuit Court lawsuit challenging the legality and constitutionality of Act 255 which established the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (Authority).

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Keʻōpū Reelitz named Director of Advocacy at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced today that it has selected Keʻōpū Reelitz as its new director of Advocacy (chief advocate).

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OHA trustees approve $6 million in per pupil funding and facilities support for Hawaiian-focused public charter schools

Seventeen Hawaiian-focused public charter schools will be receiving a total of $6 million in support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) over the next two fiscal years.

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Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce and OHA launch Native Hawaiian Business Maui Wildfire Impact Survey

The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (MNHCOC) and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) are conducting a survey to assess the impact of the August 2023 Maui wildfires on the Native Hawaiian business community.

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