#NATIVE ACT

Kohala Center among groups to receive portions of $1 million in federal funding

“These grants are making sure Native Hawaiian organizations have federal resources to integrate Native Hawaiian culture into visitor experiences and drive sustainable tourism opportunities throughout the state,” said Sen. Schatz, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native American Tourism Act Becomes Law

The Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama this week.

U.S. Senate Passes NATIVE Act Co-Introduced by Schatz

Senator Schatz said he authored the bill because native communities in the U.S. are “unique and have histories and cultures that can only be shared in America.”