#Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation

UH-Hilo to celebrate legacy of Hawaiian cultural icon and educator Edith Kanakaʻole

The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.

Hawai’i Land Trust Hires First Steward & Educator for Kūkūau Forest

Ulumauahi Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani has been hired by the Hawaiʻi Land Trust as the first steward and educator for Kūkūau Forest on the BIg Island.

Late Edith Kanakaʻole Among 5 Women to be Recognized on the 2023 U.S. Quarter

A Hawaiian cultural icon will be among five women honored on the U.S. quarter next year.

OHA Still Seeking Apps From Nonprofits to Provide Financial Assistance to Native Hawaiians

OHA is re-soliciting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income Native Hawaiians.

OHA Awards Over $1M in Grants to 6 Hawaiʻi Island Programs

Six Hawaiʻi Island programs will receive a total of $1,129,290. Hawaiʻi Island will also be served by two statewide grant awardees.