#Native Hawaiian community
Maunakea: 1st telescope decommissioning complete
The decommissioning of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory was completed in May.
Department of the Interior releases new guidance to honor, elevate Hawaiian language
The new guidance was developed collaboratively and informed by ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi practitioners, instructors and advocates.
Biden’s Investing in America Agenda announces $20 Million to bolster climate resilience for Native Hawaiian community
The new Kapapahuliau Climate Resilience Program will help enhance climate change mitigation efforts for Native Hawaiian Community.
U.S. Interior Department investing $16 million to prevent extinction of Hawaiian forest birds
The U.S. Department of the Interior has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds.
Native Hawaiian farmers meet with Schatz to discuss Farm Bill priorities
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill, modifies several Department of Agriculture programs.
‘Aha Pūnana Leo receives grant from Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The purpose of Noiʻi OHA grants is to increase the Hawaiian language fluency of ʻohana in homes throughout the state.
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 Accepting Apps for Events Grants Program
Organizations in need of financial assistance to hold community events may apply for funding from OHA’s ‘Ahahui Grants Program beginning Aug. 5, 2019.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit to Administer $1.66 M Emergency Assistance Grant
OHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income Native Hawaiians.
OHA Appoints Interim CEO
The OHA Board appointed OHA Chief Operating Officer Sylvia Hussey, Ed.D., as the agency’s interim chief executive officer until a new CEO is hired.
OHA: ‘There is No Place for Violence in Our Community’
OHA released a statement in response to a press conference today, called by Native Hawaiian leaders regarding the events that occurred at OHA’s office last week.
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with OHA
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs declare that they stand in support of and in solidarity with their community members at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Leaders Condemn OHA Attack
A prominent group of leaders in the Native Hawaiian community are calling for a greater level of accountability in relation to the events that unfolded at OHA.
