Release of the Historic Lahaina Photography Collection will go live on the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will release the first of five digitized historic Lahaina collections on its Papakilo Database tomorrow, the result…
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Kēhaulani Puʻu selected Chief Operating Officer and Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun named Director of Education and Culture-Based Learning HONOLULU – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has filled two more important positions on its executive leadership team. Kēhaulani Puʻu began her new…
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Projects designed to strengthen Hawaiian cultural identity, support instruction in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, encourage ʻāina stewardship, prepare students for career readiness and help reintegrate those emerging from the justice system will be receiving a boost from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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HONOLULU (April 1, 2024) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced today that veteran educator and Native Hawaiian community leader Hailama Farden has been named Senior Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs. The newly created position will be responsible for…
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LAHAINA, KULA — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has announced the upcoming launch of the OHA Kanaaho Grant, providing critical support to homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. This grant aims to assist…
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Nā Hanana o OHA cultural workshops, panel discussions and parade float planned HILO (March 21, 2024) —During the week of the 61st Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will present Nā Hanana o OHA community engagement…
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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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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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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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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has named Hawaiʻi Island native Niniau Kawaihae as its new Director of Community Engagement.
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