The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Hale Noelo, is a forward thinking resource promoting the preservation and access Hawaiian knowledge in a digital form. Located at Nā Lama Kukui, this research and technology center, or “Library of the Future,” provides the following services to the research and archiving community, on an appointment basis:
Hale Noelo is open to the general public via an appointment based system. Though its priorities are to service OHA staff members and the research and archiving community, as it expands, it will be able to serve more individuals and groups.
To empower and educate Native Hawaiians and researchers by providing access to Hawaiian ‘ike and assisting in the digital preservation of historical and contemporary collections, presentations, and other forms of Hawaiian research.
OHA recognizes the importance of digital collections, both public and private, that preserve knowledge for future generations to access. To address this, Hale Noelo offers training in and access to digitization equipment and preservation services for organizations and individuals who have collections that pertain to this ʻike Hawaiʻi.
OHA recognizes the importance of genealogy to Kanaka Maoli. Hale Noelo provides genealogy technical assistance, focusing on how to research genealogy, where to find specific genealogical documents, and what documents are needed to apply for the Kuleana Tax Exemption. In doing so, OHA empowers Native Hawaiians to learn about and research their ancestors. Proper genealogical research will better prepare Native Hawaiians to participate in social, cultural, and political systems, through an improved understanding of ancestral and cultural connections.
OHA Genealogy Resources Info Sheet
OHA Genealogy Resources Presentation October 6, 2025
Papakilo Database – Genealogy Search
Family Echo – Online Family Tree Maker
National Genealogical Society Four Generation Fillable Chart
OHA recognizes the importance of providing access to information from and about Hawaiʻi In order to advance the knowledge base of Hawaiʻi’s researchers, Hale Noelo provides access to online subscription based resources focusing on genealogy, newspaper, journals, and other publications.
Contact info: halenoelo@oha.org
560 N. Nimitz Hwy Suite 117C
Honolulu, HI 96817
