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2002 1st Annual Convention
September 10 - 14, 2002
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel

On September 10-14, 2002, CNHA held its first Annual Native Hawaiian Conference at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. More than 500 people representing over 150 organizations gathered around the theme Ke Kamaehu ma o ka Lokahi, Strength through Unity.

The 5-day event was packed with inspiring speakers, informative workshops, Native Hawaiian crafts and exhibits, luncheon presentations, a reception, a banquet and a concert.

Plenary presentations featured Congressional Delegates, representatives of Hawaii’s Ali‘i and Public Trust organizations, and panels on Native Hawaiian cultural preservation, economic development, and health.

One of the highlights of the conference was a gubernatorial candidates luncheon, featuring participants Ed Case, Mazie Hirono, Andy Anderson and Linda Lingle. Lingle, who went on to win the governorship, stated that whether or not she won the Native Hawaiian vote, she was committed to supporting federal recognition, addressing the issue of ceded lands, and opposing mandatory leasehold conversion.

A mainstay of the Annual Conference is a banquet honoring Native Hawaiian leaders. This year's event, Na Pualani, celebrated the lives, visions and courage of hanai sisters Queen Lili‘uokalani and Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Centers and Bishop Museum collaborated with CNHA to coordinate an evening filled with dance, mele, and stories from kupuna about these royal women.

This year’s Na Leo ‘Oiwi, or Native Voices Concert featured young and promising new bands Kilinahe and Kauha‘a.

A special mahalo to our sponsors that made it all possible: Bank of Hawaii, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, American Savings Bank, Community-Based Economic Development, First Hawaiian Bank, Princess Cruises and Tours, MacCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP, Queen’s Health Systems, Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, RM Towill, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, LGB & Associates, Bowhead Holding Company, and C-Port Services.

And to our scholarship providers, thank you for allowing so many people to attend the conference: Kamehameha Schools, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Alu Like, Inc., Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.