• May 12, 2013
    Native Hawaiian Presidential Appointees Project (NHPAP)
    The NHPAP is a new project under OHA created for the purpose of creating a greater voice for the Native Hawaiian community through civil engagement. There are over 5,000 full-time, part-time and volunteer presidential appointee positions. OHA is encouraging more Native Hawaiians to fill these positions to facilitate native Hawaiians having a greater "voice" in the federal government. Featured Guest: Kawika Riley, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Topics: Politics, Civil Service Engagement

    Na Hoku Hanohano Awards / Mele Mei
    Culture The month of May promises to be an exciting one with events leading up to the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25, 2013. Mele Mei the Hawaii Tourism initiative to promote Hawaiian Music as a differentiators and driver for tourism. Interested in having a say in the Hawaii music industry? Ever wondered how the music business is run? How important is radio airplay for your music? These topics and where to get the answers to these questions are discussed. Guests: Pali Ka'aihue, president of Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) and Kale Hannahs, member of HARA board of directors Topics: Music Education, Business Education, Tourism, Hawaiian Culture


  • May 5, 2013




  • April 28, 2013
    NATIVE ARTS & CULTURES FOUNDATION
    Call to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists for project funding of the 2014 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Artist Fellowships. This unique national $20,000 NACF award, honors six areas of focus including dance, film making, literature, music, traditional arts and visual. The program recognizes the creativity and expression of exceptional Native artists who have made an significant impact in the field. Guest: Lulani Arquette, president & CEO Topics: Grants, Fellowships, Indigenous, Dance, Film making, Literature, Music, Traditional Arts, Visual Arts

    MAMO WEARABLE ART FASHION SHOW
    Pa`i Foundation sponsors the MAMO Wearable Art Fashion where Hawaii Fashion Designers combine the culturally traditional with the contemporary designs that create wearable art expressing Hawaii or Kānaka Ma`oli. Featured Guest: Kanoe Cazimero Topics: Culture, Education; Cultural Fashion Design, non-profit fundraiser

    MAKANA
    Slack Key Master/Hawaii Recording Artist Makana has always bared the brunt of being the record company, recording himself, booking agent. This time he deployed a high tech "Kickstarter" crowd funding campaign to finance his latest project. Featured Guest: Makana Topics: Finance, education, technology, crowd funding, music production


  • April 21, 2013
    MĀLAMA LEARNING CENTER
    Mālama Learning Center works with local community groups, schools and individuals to educate and promote a variety of activities steeped in Hawaiian culture. Lead by Kalo farmer, Anthony Deluze, participants will learn the basics of growing lo'i and assist with the maintenance of Ka'onohi Lo'i in Pearl City, O'ahu. Featured Guest: Janice Staab, education coordinator at MĀlama Learning Center Topics: Agriculture, Education, Culture, Community & Family Stewardship

    MĀLAMA MĀNOA, Historic Mānoa Walking Tour
    MĀLAMA MĀNOA, Historic Mānoa Walking Tour Mālama Mānoa assists in the documentation, tracking and accessibility of private residences in the MĀnoa community. Local author, Francine Dieudonne, discusses one of the featured homes owned by Native Hawaiian architect, Theodore Vierra. Guest: Francine Dieudoone, Author Topics: National Historic Registry, Hawaiian Architecture, Education

    MĀLAMA O NA KEIKI
    Mālama o Na Keiki is an organization focused on supporting families with little babies born healthy, preemie or with health challenges. Membership consists of neo-natal nurses, community caregivers and supporters who work directly with newborns and infants. Families are supported in their transition from neo-natal care and NICU units to home or to hospice with an emphasis on cultural traditions practice by the family involved. Mālama o Na Keiki is represented in every major hospital and hospice center on O'ahu with expansion through the state to happen in the near future. Guest: Leilani Kupahu-Marino, founder of Mālama o Na Keiki Topics: Health, Health Education, Culture, Community & Family Stewardship


  • April 14, 2013
    American Diabetes Association
    Promote upcoming TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES (TCOYD): Conference and Health Fair. Learn about this debilitating disease that greatly affects the Native Hawaiian community and Hawaii community at large. Learn about the latest techniques for dealing with diabetes, prevention and the latest technologies. Featured Guests: Leslie Lam, Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association, Hawaii chapter; Dr. Laurie Tom, MD (Endocrinologist); Viola Genadio, RN (specialty in Diabetes education) Topics: Health, Health Education

    Kamakako`i
    Kamakako'i "The Cutting Edge" is the latest website/forum created by OHA for the purpose of informing and engaging those interested in Hawaiian issues. Featuring the latest topics affecting the Native Hawaiian community and Hawaii community at large and with the online tools you can quickly and easily share links with family and friends via social media outlets. Get Informed. Take Action. Spread the Word. Guests: Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez, Digital Media Manager and Keola Akana, Community Outreach Manager Topics: Education, Political Advocacy


  • April 7, 2013




  • March 31, 2013
    No Ke Ao Hula
    The first app about the Hawaiian Artform of Hula. They talk about putting this app together from a business standpoint of being just an idea, formation of a company, technical hurdles and making it available to the public. Featured Guests: Gabe Spencer and Kim Shibata Topics: Hawaiian Culture, Hawaiian Business, Digital Marketing

    Kupaoa
    The guests talk about the challenges facing the Hawaiian music industry. The business of Hawaiian music, the art of making and performing Hawaiian music and the importance of perpetuating Hawaiian language in Hawaiian music. Guests: Kellen Paik, Kalikolihau Hannahs Topics: Music business, Hawaiian music, Hawaiian language


  • March 24, 2013
    E Pulama Mau Benefit Concert in Memory of Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui
    E Pulama Mau brings together the best of the hula world in a benefit concert in memory of Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui as his dancers of Waimapuna and Keala o Ka Laua'e return to the Merrie Monarch stage during this 50th year anniversary. Guest artists/dancers include award winning kumu hula, past Miss Aloha Hula and Hawaiian music entertainers touched by the life of this great musician and iconic kumu hula known for his athletic dance style and complex stage formations. Featured Guests: Na Kumu Hula Chinky Mahoe & Puka Asing with Kekoa Yap of Waimapuna and Bobby Lynn Kupihea-Char of Keala o ka Laua'e Topics: Cultural Preservation, Cultural Education, Traditional Hawaiian Dance

    HA Productions
    The Dalire Ohana is well known in the hula world, especially in the Miss Aloha Hula Competition of the Merrie Monarch Festival. N? H?k? Hanohano Award Winner Mailani Makainai and Former Miss Aloha Hula Kaui Dalire have formed a company called HA Productions; and their first item of business is a documentary about this famed family of hula. Guest: Mailani Makainai, Kumu Hula Kaui Dalire and Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire Topics: Hawaiian Culture through Hula (traditional Dance), Evolution of Hula, Business, Documenting Hawaiian Culture on video.


  • March 17, 2013
    E Pulama Mau Benefit Concert in Memory of Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui
    March 30, 2013 benefit concert in memory of Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui as his dancers of Waimapuna and Keala o ka Laua'e return to the Merrie Monarch stage during this 50th year anniversary. Guest artists/dancers include award winning kumu hula, past Miss Aloha Hula and Hawaiian music entertainers touched by the life of this great musician and iconic kumu hula known for his athletic dance style and complex stage formations. Guests: Na Kumu Hula Chinky Mahoe & Puka Asing with Kekoa Yap of Waimapuna and Bobby Lynn Kupihea-Char of Keala o ka Laua'e Topics: Cultural Preservation, Cultural Education E Pulama Mau

    Hawaiian Civic Clubs Prince Kūhiō Celebration
    Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaole was not only a member of Hawaii's Ali'i during the Monarchy period of Hawaii history; but also became a leader of Hawaii in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy. He began the Hawaiian Civic Clubs, was a delegate in Congress for Hawaii in Washington D.C.. In March every year, Hawaii has a month long festival to celebrate Prince Kūhiō. This show goes thru the celebrations for Prince Kūhiō with special emphasis on the Prince Kūhiō Parade Guests: Cedric Duarte, Oahu Council Chairperson, Lu Ann Faborito, Chairperson - Prince Kuhio Parade Topics: health, Hawaiian culture, education, Ali'i History


  • International Waikiki Hula Conference
    Education and the passing on of Hawaiian cultural practices including lei-making, costumes, songs, music and implement making. Monarch Festival. Guests: Marnie Weeks, Event Coordinator and Ku`uipo Kumukahi, instructor. Topics: Education, Hawaiian Culture, Traditional Hawaiian Dance

    Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes
    The Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes is an annual event encouraging a healthier active lifestyle with free activities, a health fair, health screenings and entertainment. Open to all Hawaii residents. Participating walkers raise funds to continue the organization's efforts to stop diabetes through prevention, education and research and development. Find out about a simple test that can tell you if you are at risk, warning signs to recognize and how you can prevent or slow the effects of this debilitating disease. Guest: Leslie Lam, Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association - Hawaii Topics: Education, Health


  • Hawaiian Civic Club Prince Kūhiō Ho'olaule'a
    Kapolei Prince Kūhiō Ho'olaule'a is celebrating it's 20th year with an imu workshops, local entertainment, food and Hawaiian craft demonstrations and makahiki games, onsite Health screening for diabetes and high blood pressure. Guest: Melissa Lyman, Chairperson, Kapolei Prince Kūhiō Ho'olaule'a
    Topics: health, education, cultural education, hawaiian placename reintegration
    Honolulu Festival
    Honolulu Festival is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural event put on every year that exudes the positive ramifications of "Social Harmony" between different peoples. Honolulu Festival held a Mikoshi designing contest for high school students on the island of Maui; winners had their Mikoshi's made and got to come to the Honolulu as a prize to the event; we talk with the winning teacher from Maui. Guests: Lenny Andrew, Honolulu Festival; Jared Mateaki, Japanese Culture/Language Teacher-Kamehameha Schools-Maui Campus
    Topics: education, cultural exchange, tourism
    Chaminade University
    Dr. Karasuda continues the legacy of her mentor, the late Uncle Henry Gomes, in creating lasting relationships with outside organizations to assist Native Hawaiians in obtaining quality higher education degrees in various disciplines at Chaminade University. Focus is on Education and the financial well-being of Native Hawaiians coming through the university with the ultimate goal of graduates who can enter the workforce debt free. Guest: Dr. Keahiolalo-Karasuda, Director Office of Native Hawaiian Partnerships & Kapono Ryan, Director of Communications
    Topics: Continuing Education


  • February 24, 2013
    HI-PTAC
    HI-PTAC helps Native Hawaiian small-business owners, minorities, veterans and other small businesses navigate the procurement process to enable them to do business, sell their products and services on the federal, state and local levels. And also about the tools to assist Veterans and Small Business’ in the upcoming Forum and Expo. Featured Guest: Lisa Haggerty, Program Manager
    Topics: Business
    Kamehameha Schools Chief Executive Officer
    Kamehameha Schools relies on Hawaiian communities mana‘o, diverse experiences and knowledge to shape their work, ideas and results. There are public meetings a dedicated planning website committed to educational excellence to alumni, parents and haum?na who have exemplified Kamehameha’s proud legacy. Featured Guest: Dee Jay Mailer Topic: Education, KS Strategic Planning


  • February 18, 2013
    Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
    Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation develops new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry through Kamehameha Schools Alumni Support, Endowed Scholarships, Early Childhood Education and Literacy, Charter School Support, Land Stewardship and Advancing the Hawaiian Language. The importance of continuing education. Featured Guest: Keawe Liu, Executive Director, Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation
    Topics: Education, Scholarships for most degrees, law, medicine, seminary etc.
    Kamehameha Schools Ho'olaulea
    How the KS Ho'olaulea began. It is one of Hawaii?s single largest cultural events that combines entertainment, education, business, community & family services and education. Class of 2015 parents & Co-Chairs for KS Ho'olaule'a. Featured Guests: David Wise, PR Communications and Mervlyn Kitashima, Overall Chairperson KS Ho'olaule'a.
    Topics: Education, Culture


  • Na Mea Hawaii
    Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii and NativeBooksHawaii.com are community resources. Places of pride in and respect for Hawaiians and the Hawaiian culture. The sales and distribution of books and educational materials focused primarily on Hawaii, Hawaiian culture & education. Featured Guest: Maile Meyer – Owner Na Mea Hawaii
    Topic: Business, Education, Culture
    Kamehameha Schools Explorations Program
    Mana Maoli is a collective of educators, musicians, cultural practitioners, community organizers, and families, who share a common vision of community education & empowerment, and sustainability. Ho`okumu (Build grounding and foundation), Ho’okele (Forge direction and connections), Ho’omana (Provide sustenance and empowerment). The Mana Maoli helps raise funds for Hawaii’s 14 Charter schools. Featured Guests: Pumehana Howard, Kapali Billeu, Nohea Miller Hawaii Charter School students
    Topic: Education, Hawaiian Culture, Community Involvement, Sustainability



  • February 3, 2013
    Waimea Valley
    Waimea Valley preserves and perpetuates the human, cultural and natural resources of Waimea for generations through education and stewardship. The ahupua’a is rich with interesting activities, events and people. Topics: Native Hawaiian Flora and Fauna (some species exclusive to Hawaii), responsibility of protecting our land based culture through the aina. Featured Guests: Richard Pezzulo - Executive Director, Josie Ho - Botanical Group Manager, Alon Diamond - Cultural Program Manager
    Kamehameha Schools Explorations Program
    The Kamehameha Schools "Explorations" program Ho?om?ka?ika?i, Ho?olauna, K?lia I Ka Pono and Ipukukui and its expansion from 5th grade to 10th grade students. How to register your child for these State wide programs. Featured Guest: Kuahiwi Moniz – Hawaiian Resources Co-Ordinator
    Topic: Education


  • January 27, 2013
    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly
    The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Offer IRS-certified volunteers to provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. Featured Guests: Brent Kakesako, Chief Operating Officer (HACBED) Hawaii Alliance for Community Based Economic Based Development Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Edwina Minglana Office of Hawaiian Affairs
    Topic: Financial education, volunteer and free tax help for low/mid income families.
    Hawaii Community Foundation
    Scholarships available for students pursuing education beyond high school; HCF is a non-profit organization that operates about 600 funds by private donors; donors that are trying to make an impactful presence thru education. HCF can match students with many of the scholarships in their field of interest and provide assistance in obtaining scholarships. Featured Guest: Jaedine Ehia from the Hawaii Community Foundation
    Topic: Education


  • January 20, 2013
    Hawaiian Historical Society
    The Hawaiian Historical Society is dedicated to preserving historical materials relating to Hawai‘i and to publishing scholarly research on Hawaiian history. Featured Guest: Ron Williams
    Topic: Education, Hawaiian History
    Communication
    How Kamehameha Schools is funded, Importance or writing in business today, communication skills needed in addition to cultural heritage and knowledge. Royal Hawaiian Center events and how it benefits tourism and Hawaii residents. Song writing and inspirations. Featured Guest: Manu Boyd Cultural Advisor Royal Hawaiian Center
    Topic: Education, Hawaiian Culture


  • January 13, 2013
    Kanaioluwalu – Native Hawaiian Role Call
    GUESTS: Naalehu Anthony (Vice Chair, Native Hawaiian Role Commission), Governor John Waihe'e (Chair, Native Hawaiian Role Commission) recorded
    TOPICS: Government, 120th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. What is the Native Hawaiian Role Call, What is un-relinquished sovereignty and why is it important to Hawaiians. Nation within a nation.


  • January 6, 2013
    Dan Ahuna OHA - Trustee Maui / Makahiki Kuilima
    TOPICS: Background, experience in Maui public schools system. His goals, priorities and plans as an OHA trustee. Pohaku & Ann Stone, 2nd Annual Makahiki Kuilima Education & Health. Native Hawaiian Historical and Cultural Practices and protocols passed on to educate children. Traditional Hawaiian games, Hula & dance, food entertainment, health screenings.


  • December 30, 2012
    Kulana Hawaii
    Kulana Hawaii is a weight loss management program under I Ola Lahui. It is a free service to eligible participants. The focus of I Ola Lahui is the physical, mental and behavioral health issues in the Native Hawaiian community.Guest: Dr. Aukahi Austin, Exec Dir. at I Ola Lahui
    Topic: Health
    Energy in Hawaii
    Energy Efficiency in Homes, renewable energy resources, transportation, economic impact of clean energy on Hawaii’s economy. Featured Guest: Mark Glick – Hawaii State Energy Administrator
    Topic: Energy, Hawaii State Energy Plan


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