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OHA: Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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OHA supports Sioux in water fight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2016 THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE Statement Attributable to Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Ka Pouhana (CEO) Office of Hawaiian…

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OHA named Papahānaumokuākea co-trustee

  By Treena Shapiro Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will be become the world’s largest marine protected area, according to an announcement from the White House. Encompassing the marine area of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, home to more than 7,000 marine…

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OHA applauds PMNM expansion

HONOLULU (Aug. 25, 2016) — In response to the release made by the White House Press Office to elevate the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to a monument Co-Trustee and expand the boundaries of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, OHA…

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OHA grant helps Hawaiians reach full potential

An OHA grant is helping Native Hawaiian beneficiaries achieve economic self-sufficiency through tuition assistance, career advancement coaching and smart money management tips.

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OHA statement on Papahānaumokuākea

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees has voted to conditionally support the proposed boundary expansion of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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OHA chairperson rejoins board

HONOLULU (July 6, 2016) – Chairperson Robert K. Lindsey Jr. has returned to the top post on the OHA Board of Trustees after taking a three-month medical leave of absence. In his first board meeting back on June 30th, he mentioned looking “forward…

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OHA statement on Sen. Schatz’s proposal on Papahānaumokuākea

Statement of Office of Hawaiian Affairs Ka Pouhana (CEO) Kamana‘opono Crabbe on Sen. Brian Schatz’s proposal on Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument: “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs thanks Sen. Schatz for supporting the elevation of OHA as co-trustee of the Papahānaumokuākea…

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OHA to enforce illegal camping restrictions in Wahiawā

HONOLULU (June 8, 2016) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be enforcing its restrictions on trespassing and illegal camping on its 511-acre property in Wahiawā on June 15, 2016. OHA believes this is a health and safety issue with…

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OHA Grantee Helps Hawaiians with Housing

Hawaiian Community Assets is an award-winning housing program that helps Hawaiians with financial literacy counseling with the end goal of securing stable housing. This OHA Grantee has helped 770 ʻohana statewide. Studies have found that stable housing is one of…

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OHA statement on Papahānaumokuākea

Honolulu (April 14, 2016) – Statement of Office of Hawaiian Affairs Ka Pouhana (CEO) Kamana‘opono Crabbe on Sen. Brian Schatz’s statement on Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument: “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs thanks Sen. Schatz for advocating to elevate the role…

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