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Hundreds to participate in protest against Aloha Poke Company

CHICAGO (August 9, 2018) – Native Hawaiians from across the nation will participate in a series of protests over the next week against Aloha Poke Company’s aggressive efforts to assert ownership over the Native Hawaiian word “aloha”. The “Aloha Not For Sale” campaign will include three peaceful rallies, a march and an educational workshop beginning Friday, August 10, and continuing through Wednesday, August 15. (See schedule below.) The protests are being coordinated by a coalition of Native Hawaiian organizations from Chicago, Hawaiʻi and Alaska. The coalition is led by Lanialoha Lee of the Aloha Center Chicago, a multi-media resource cultural…

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Miloliʻi Lawai’a ʻOhana Camp

Through a series of meaningful science-based outdoor experiences at this 4 day camp, families from South Kona will expand their knowledge, environmental literacy, and practice of traditional Hawaiian and contemporary marine and coastal science and ahupuaʻa stewardship approaches. Participants will meet at Miloliʻi Park on June 12 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Kaimi at 808-937-1310.

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The Alana Hawaiian Culture Program at the 2018 Hawai’i Book & Music Festival

As part of the Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival, the Alana Hawaiian Culture Program will highlight recently published books by Hawaiian authors through presentations, panel discussions, and audience Q&A. For a full schedule of presentations visit: http://hawaiibookandmusicfestival.com/. This event is sponsored through OHA's ʻAhahui Grant.

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26th Annual East Maui Taro Festival

A community event aiming to educate attendees about the intergral role kalo/taro plays in traditional Hawaiian culture. The event will offer food vendors incorporating kalo in dishes, hula performances and cultural hands-on activities.

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OHA releases book on mana

HONOLULU (Nov. 20, 2017) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today released a book that explores mana, a foundation of Hawaiian culture and identity that is often referred to as supernatural power but, as the new publication reveals, is far more fluid and complex. The 300-page Mana Lāhui Kānaka is a multidimensional study of mana: what it is, how to articulate it, and how to access and cultivate it. The book, which is available free to the public online, was co-authored by OHA Ka Pouhana and Chief Executive Officer Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, Ph.D, Dr. Kealoha Fox and Holly Coleman. “We…

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Cultural Village Hala

Accomplished multi-media artist, Piʻilani Akana, will demonstrate the process of lauhala weaving for baskets and jewelry. Additionally, Piʻilani will work with participants in creating their own lauhala "rubbah slippa" cover. Please register, there are only 30 seats available. Bring your own rubbah slippa and spray bottle. To register or for more information, contact OHAʻs Maui office.

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OHA’s statement on Trump’s Executive Order to review National Monument designations or expansions

  OHA’s statement on President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Order calling for the review of National Monument designations or expansions under the Antiquities Act since 1996, which  includes the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument “OHA stands behind the countless Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practitioners, navigators, scientists, conservationists, and others who called for the 2006 creation and the 2016 expansion of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and urged OHA to join them in supporting the protection of this ‘āina akua.  Papahānaumokuākea is a unique contiguous cultural seascape that holds tremendous historic, cultural, and scientific value for Native Hawaiians and all Americans.  We believe…

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Hoʻi I Ke Ēwe ʻĀina Kūpuna

This huakaʻi into Waipiʻo Valley is designed to reconnect INPEACE's community-based educators & staff with their ancestral land, cultural practices, beliefs & perspectives, strengthening their sense of place with the goal of empowering them with 'ike & skills to be more effective at work in the Native Hawaiian community.

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Waipi‘o Kalo Festival

The event will honor Waipi'o; our eldest brother Haloa; multi-generational Kalo farmers, musicians, cultural practitioners & families who have genealogical ties to Waipi'o Valley; & those who perpetuate Hawaiian Culture in Waipi'o Valley.  The event intends to share this with the wider community.

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Malia Craver Hula Kahiko Competition

An event established to provide Hawai’i’s secondary school students with a venue to showcase their achievements in ancient hula & chant. The competition also provides students with the opportunity to compete among their peers while learning about the culture, dance, & traditions of old Hawai’i.

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