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Office of Hawaiian Affairs names two new executives

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today announced the appointment of two new members to its executive team.

OHA awards more than $2.8 million in grants to address Native Hawaiian health, culture, economic and homestead needs

Support for traditional healing practices, training for navigators involved in traditional Polynesian voyaging, business education for entrepreneurs, assistance for vulnerable populations and funding for neighborhood watch initiatives on homestead lands are just some of the projects that will be advanced thanks to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program.

Historic Lahaina Artifacts to be Available on OHA’s Papakilo Database

Release of the Historic Lahaina Photography Collection will go live on the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires

Photo: Kēhaulani Puʻu and Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun

OHA names two executives to key leadership positions

Kēhaulani Puʻu selected Chief Operating Officer and Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun named Director of Education and Culture-Based Learning

OHA awards more than $2.7 million in grants to community nonprofits

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.

OHA selects Hailama Farden as Senior Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs

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.

OHA to launch Kanaaho Grant for Lahaina and Kula residents affected by wildfires

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…

OHA celebrates Kalākaua’s legacy & advocacy at Merrie Monarch

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…

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

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.

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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