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Periodically, CNHA sends out the latest information on resources and other opportunities available to Native Hawaiian community organizations. This complimentary service is another way CNHA advances Native Hawaiians through empowerment and informational initiatives. Join us for the Fourth Annual Native Hawaiian Conference, August 30 - September 2 2005, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. For more information about our training workshops and events, please visit us at www.hawaiiancouncil.org

 

 

June 12-30, 2005 Portland, Oregon

 

 

 

 

Celebrating CNHA’s Members…one at a time

 

CNHA’s Membership is made up of more than 130 organizations that are truly making a difference in our communities.   We are pleased to highlight one Member at a time, in celebration of the vital work they are doing.

 

Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo Hawaiian Immersion Public Charter School

 

Located in Keaukaha, Hawaii, Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo has operated as an immersion school for 17 years and as a charter school for 4 years. Its mission is I Ulu I ke Kuamo‘o, I Mana I ka ‘Oiwi, I Ka‘eo no ka Hanauna Hou!  Inspired by Our Past, Empowered by Our Identity, Prepared for Our Future!

 

Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo provides a well-rounded academic program as a culture-based, indigenous K-6 Hawaiian Language Immersion School, using Hawaiian language as the medium to transmit and give life to the foundation of knowledge.  Serving 126 students and their families, Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo promotes Hawaiian ways of knowing to strengthen and revitalize a Hawaiian identity and prepare its students to fully participate in, and contribute to its local and larger communities. 

 

For more information, please call 808-933-3482 or email kaumekekaeo@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

 

 

ANA REMINDER:  SEDS DEADLINE IS APRIL 19, 2005

 

How are your proposals coming?  REMINDER - THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (SEDS) GRANT DEADLINE IS APRIL 19, 2005!

 

Don’t forget, proposals must be RECEIVED by ANA in Washington D.C. by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.  From Honolulu, US Postal Priority Mail can take 8-10 days to deliver, and Federal Express can take 3-4 days to deliver, so we encourage you to send your proposals in early.

 

Before you ship your ANA proposal, please double check the final Federal Register dated February 3, 2005, to make sure you include all required documents and information.

 

Please contact us immediately should you have any questions or concerns, because we are here to help you!  Access FREE Technical Assistance by logging on to www.anapacific.org or calling us directly on Oahu at (808) 521-5011 or Toll Free at 1-800-709-2642.  In American Samoa, call our local line at 633-2642

 

                       

 

 

 

 

 

Doe v. Kamehameha Schools Update Meetings Scheduled

 

A message from the KS CEO: 

 

It has been nearly six months since the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held its hearing of the Doe v. Kamehameha Schools appeal on November 4, 2004. No ruling on this appeal has yet been handed down, but the Court could issue its decision at any time.

 

Many people are interested in the latest developments regarding this case, which is a very serious challenge to Kamehameha's policy of giving preference in admissions to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry. In response to this interest, a team from Kamehameha Schools will be visiting each of our islands (twice for Hawai'i) to provide a brief update on the Doe appeal and to respond to questions about the case.

 

If you are interested in joining in an update, please mark your calendar for the following dates, times and places:

 

Molokai            April 18            6 to 7:00pm       Kulana Oiwi Halau

Oahu                April 20            6 to 7:00pm       Kalama Dining Hall, Kapalama Campus

Maui                 April 25            6 to 7:00pm       Kuakini Middle School Dining Hall

West Hawaii     April 26            6 to 7:00pm       King Kamehameha Hotel

East Hawaii      April 27            6 to 7:00pm       Keawe Middle School Dining Hall

Kauai               May 5               6 to 7:00pm       Radisson Kaua'i Beach, Hibiscus/Orchid Room 

 

Light refreshments will be served.

 

The information in this presentation has already been shared with some Kamehameha Schools' faculty, staff and parent groups, and all others are welcome to attend the brief update sessions scheduled above. The update takes about 30 minutes to present, with discussion to follow.

 

Please pass the word about these meetings. Doe v. Kamehameha Schools is an important case for our school and for our community. Please attend one of the sessions listed above if you are interested in hearing the latest information regarding this issue.

 

 

 

 

 

Community Presentations on the Akaka Bill Continue throughout the State

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement presents informational presentations on the Akaka Bill and lawsuits threatening Native Hawaiian programs.

Become informed, get involved and decide for yourself about the Akaka Bill!

Supported by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, these FREE workshops are designed to enhance the ability of Native Hawaiians to participate in federal legislative initiatives and other public policies that affect them.

Register now to attend any of the upcoming workshops that run from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.:

·         Oahu – April 21, 2005 Kapolei High School (REGISTRATION CLOSED – stay tuned…a future workshop will be scheduled for the Leeward Coast)

·         Oahu – May 3, 2005 Blanche Pope Elementary School Cafeteria (Waimanalo)

·         Hawaii – April 27, 2005 Kealakehe Elementary School Cafeteria (Kona)

·         Hawaii – April 28, 2005 Keaukaha Elementary School Cafeteria (Hilo)

·         Molokai – May 10, 2005 Mitchell Pauole Community Center

Click here to register.  Registered participants will receive comprehensive informational materials including the full text of the most recent version of the legislation.  For more information, please call CNHA at 521-5011, toll-free from the neighbor-islands at 1-800-709-2642 or visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org.

 

 

 

Presidential Freedom Scholarships

Apply now!

What:  The Presidential Freedom Scholarships are designed to promote student service and civic engagement. Students from every high school in the United States are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship through the program in honor of their outstanding service to the community.

The annual college scholarship program, which will award up to 7,800 scholarships, is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service's Learn and Serve America program.

Eligibility requirements:  Nominations are open to high school juniors or seniors during the 2004-2005 academic year. The scholarship program provides $500 of the award, which must be matched with at least $500 from a community organization, civic group, or business.

Students who complete at least 100 hours of community service, either through a school-based service-learning program or independently through service at a nonprofit or faith-based organization, are eligible to receive the scholarship.

Deadline to apply:  Final postmark deadline is July 1, 2005.

For more information and an application:  please visit the Corporation for National and Community Service website at:  http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/index.html; via Email:  info@studentservicescholarship.org; or via toll-free telephone:  866-291-7700

 

 

 

 

Project Aloha Scholarship Program

 

What:  The Construction Center of the Pacific, through a grant of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is offering scholarships for Native Hawaiians to train in the construction industry.  The program takes about two months to complete and classes are primarily held at night and on the weekends. 

 

Classes are only offered on Oahu; however enrollment in the program is open to anyone of Hawaiian ancestry.  If an individual from the neighbor islands would like to enroll, they must attend the classes held on Oahu. Graduates of Project Aloha will receive Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) with four national Certified Safety Training Certificates that will make them very employable upon graduation. 

 

For an application:  please contact Jo’el Williams of the Construction Training Center of the Pacific at (808) 847-4666, extension 208, OR email Customer Service at:  cs@bia-hawaii.com. 

 

For more information about the program:  visit the Building Industry Association website at:  http://www.bia-hawaii.com/ or contact Wendy Nakano, Director, Construction Training Center of the Pacific at:  info@constructionTraining.com, or via telephone:  (808) 847-4666 x 210. 

 

 

 

 

 

Job opening:  Friends of Moku‘ula and Maui Nei “Native Expeditions”

 

Friends of Moku‘ula and Maui Nei “Native Expeditions”  is looking for innovative, motivated dreamers with a desire to carry out their mission and make their vision a reality. 

 

Please apply for the following positions: 

 

Mea Papa Hana Program Coordinator - Full Time

Must have strong organizational and computer skills.  Should have at least two years experience as program coordinator and/or related field. Must be able to perform multiple tasks and assignments as needed, communicate well and be community oriented.  Excellent salary & benefit package.  

 

Kuhikuhina Tour Leaders - Contract

People oriented, motivates, articulate and flexible.  Must be willing to attend four training days/sessions and have the ability to retain and interpret information for variety of age groups of multi educational, social and cultural backgrounds. 

 

Mea Hula A Me Olioli Hula and Chant Practitioners - Contract

People oriented, motivated, articulate and flexible.  Only practitioners with prior training will be considered. 

 

A basic knowledge and understanding of the Hawaiian Language & Culture is a requirement for all positions. 

 

For more information:  Please fax (808) 661-1676 or e-mail your resume to friends@mokuula.com

 

 

 

 

 

Workshop:  An Overview of Section 106 and Native Hawaiian Organizations

Presented by:  the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

 

A look at Federal agency requirements to consult with Native Hawaiian organizations under the National Historic Preservation Act

 

What:  A one day presentation designed for Native Hawaiian organizations who want to develop an understanding of their opportunities to consult with Federal agencies and to influence Federal decision making.  Taught by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), this workshop explains the basic consultation requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which applies any time a Federal, federally assisted, or federally approved activity might affect a historic property of religious and cultural significance to a Native Hawaiian organization. 

 

This workshop features: 

 

Who should attend?  The workshop is geared toward members of Native Hawaiian organizations who are concerned about the effects of Federal projects on historic places of religious and cultural significance to them. 

 

Workshop location and date:  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2005 at the “Boardroom” of the Sheraton Moana  Surfrider, 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 

 

Cost:  This workshop is FREE, seats are available on a first-come, first served basis. 

 

For more information:  call (808) 922-3111. 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Researchers’ Cancer Control Training Program

June 12-30, 2005 Portland, Oregon

 

What:  The Native Researchers’ Cancer Control Training Program is designed to help develop research skills for implementation and evaluation of cancer control programs in Native communities.  Under funding from the National Cancer Institute, this program is aimed primarily at increasing the number of Native people involved in cancer control activities. 

 

The training program is will include the following course subjects:  Epidemiological methods, design and implementation of cancer intervention studies, data management and data analysis, grant and manuscript preparation, questionnaire design, use of Medline and other software for library searches and much more. 

 

Dates and location:  June 12-20, 2005, at the Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. 

 

Cost:  FREE – The Native Researchers’ Cancer Control training program will be offered as an all-expenses-paid scholarship to qualified candidates.  This includes airfare, ground transportation to and from the airport, hotel, books and per diem meal allowance during the three weeks of training. 

 

Who should apply?  Anyone in the health care, academic or research field, those interested in cancer research, and/or those who are in a position to implement cancer research or intervention programs in a Native community.  Applications from American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, American Samoans and other U.S. associated Pacific-Islanders are encouraged. 

 

Application deadline:  April 30, 2005.

 

For more information and an application:  Please contact Keely Moriarty, Oregon Health and Science University via telephone: (503) 494-1126, fax:  (503) 494-7536, or via Email:  moriarty@ohsu.edu

 

 

 

 

 

Embracing Our Traditions, Values, and Teachings:  Native Peoples of North America HIV/AIDS Conference, Anchorage Alaska May 3-6, 2006

 

What are the goals of this conference?

 

Why is this conference being held?  Historically, Native peoples - including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, First Nations, and Pacific Islanders - have been medically underserved, disproportionately affected by a variety of diseases and other debilitating health conditions, and have had limited access to information on HIV/AIDS. 

 

Conference location and dates:  The conference is scheduled to be held May 3-6, 2006 in Anchorage, Alaska. 

 

Who should attend?  Health care and service providers and administrators; HIV/AIDS researchers from the Sovereign Nations, United States and Canada; Tribal and Spiritual leaders; Traditional healers’ Native people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers; and other interested and involved individuals. 

 

For more information:  please contact the conference secretariat by e-mail at:  embracingourtraditions@s-3.com, or by calling - (800) 749-9620.

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Planet Youth!

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/planet/index.html

 

What:  Planet Youth connects American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian youth to people, cultural resources and fun using the internet.  Parents, researchers, and teachers will find the site an important and useful resource for providing opportunities for Native and non-Native youth and their families with access to a base of knowledge about American Indian history, facts and culture.

 

Features:  the Planet Youth website has many great resources including –

 

About HUD:  HUD's Office of Native American Programs works with tribes and Native organizations to make sure affordable housing is available to Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian families. The Office of Native American Programs sponsors Planet Youth.

 

Visit the Planet Youth website today!  http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/planet/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOAP Orientation Sessions and Homebuyer Education Courses – Sign Up now!

HOAP Orientation Sessions

The Orientation Sessions are intended to provide participants with a free introduction to HOAP and the homeownership process. These sessions will include an overview of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act which guides the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ mission and policies, inform participants about the homestead application process, provide updates on DHHL’s development schedule statewide, include an overview of the homebuyer education and case management services that are available, and introduce participants to local Providers in the state.

Schedule of Sessions: Listed below are the dates and locations that have been confirmed. CNHA is currently in the process of coordinating more sessions.  Please continue to check the website for updated information, and contact the HOAP Information Call Center with any questions.

All Orientation Sessions are scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

To register for an Orientation Session, visit http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/HOAP.htm.

 

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSES

 

The Homebuyer Education Courses are intended to provide individuals and families with homebuyer and financial literacy courses to build skills and help prepare for homeownership and loan prequalification.  Multiple local Providers deliver course sessions that include the following topics: 1) Understanding Credit & Obtaining a Mortgage Loan, 2) Personal Financial Management (budgeting, savings, etc), and 3) Credit Ratings, Credit Repair, Debt Reduction and Debt Restructuring.  Typically, a complete session entails a total of 10 hours delivered in 2-4 hour sessions over 2-4 days.  Participants are able to attend components of a complete series on a variety of dates throughout the year. 

Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) is a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of low-income communities and individuals in Hawaii to achieve economic self-sufficiency, with particular focus on Native Hawaiians.  HCA provides homebuyer education services statewide.  A schedule of their sessions in your community are as follows:

Maui

April 29, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Money Management, Budgeting, Understanding Credit

April 30, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms, Inspection and Maintenance, Financial Crisis, Charts and Forms

 

Oahu

April 29, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Money Management, Budgeting, Understanding Credit

April 30, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms, Inspection and Maintenance, Financial Crisis, Charts and Forms

 

Maui

May 6, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Money Management, Budgeting, Understanding Credit

May7, 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms, Inspection and Maintenance, Financial Crisis, Charts and Forms

 

To register for a Homebuyer Education Session from Hawaiian Community Assets visit http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/hca_workshops.htm or contact them directly by phone at 808.760.5100 or via e-mail at kahuawaiwai@hawaii.rr.com.

 

Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) provides education, information, and support to create successful first-time homeowners. By addressing barriers and increasing rates of homeownership, HHOC aims to build stronger families and communities on Oahu and Kauai. A schedule of their sessions in your community is as follows:

 

Oahu

April 23rd, 8:00 – 10:00 am – Getting a Mortgage Loan

April 23rd, 10:00 – 12:00 pm – Shopping for a Home

May 4th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Managing Your Money

May 18th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Understanding Credit

May 21st, 8:00 – 10:00 am – Getting a Mortgage Loan

May 21st, 10:00 – 12:00 pm – Shopping for a Home

 

More sessions are scheduled through August. Please check www.dhhlhoap.org for details.

 

Kauai

May 21st, 8:00 – 10:00 am – Managing Your Money

May 21st, 10:00 – 12:00 pm – Understanding Credit

 

More sessions are scheduled through August. Please check www.dhhlhoap.org for details.

 

To participate in the above Hawaii HomeOwnership Center sessions, you must first register to attend one of the Orientation Sessions listed below:

 

Oahu

April 28th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

May 2nd, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

May 14th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

May 26th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

 

More sessions are scheduled through August. Please check www.dhhlhoap.org for details.

 

Kauai

May 13th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

June 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Introduction to the Homeownership Process

 

More sessions are scheduled through August. Please check www.dhhlhoap.org for details.

To register for an Orientation Session from Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, contact them directly by phone at 808.523.9500 or via e-mail at info@hihomeownership.org.


Contact the HOAP Information Call Center today for more information and assistance:  Direct Tel:  791.3403; Direct Fax:  791.3405; Toll-Free Tel:  866.897.4384; Toll-Free Fax:  866.897.4385; E-mail:  info@dhhlhoap.org;   Website:  www.dhhlhoap.org

 

 

 

 

 

12 Million Available for Training and Technical Assistance for National service

 

What:  The Corporation for National and Community Service announced the availability of more than $12 million in funds to support national providers of training and technical assistance for COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.

 

The Corporation expects to make the grants, under cooperative agreements, in 16 areas of training and technical assistance. There is the possibility of more than one award for some categories.

 

Funding amounts:  Range from approximately $100,000 to $1,540,000 annually for cooperative agreements of up to three years. Information and application instructions are available at http://www.nationalservice.gov/funding_initiatives/tta/index.html

 

Activities:  The selected grantees will provide training and technical assistance and clearing house services, supporting the Corporation in building the capacity of local program and organizations that use service and volunteering to meet community needs, including service-learning. Providers will use the awards to deliver training and technical assistance in specified areas to the Corporation¹s grantees and subgrantees.

 

Eligible applicants:  The grant competition is open to state and local government entities, non-profit organizations, including faith- and community-based organizations, higher education institutions, Indian tribes, and commercial entities. Organizations that operate or intend to operate Corporation supported programs are also eligible to apply.

 

Deadline:  The deadline for eGrants submissions is 5 p.m. Eastern Time, May 20, 2005.

 

For more information:  visit http://www.nationalservice.gov http://www.nationalservice.gov/ under “Funding and Initiatives” to review the complete notice, which includes an application, or contact Gina Fulbright-Powell at (202) 606-5000, ext. 414, email TTANOFA@cns.gov.

 

 

 

 

Other Federal Funding Opportunities

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

 

Office of Procurement and Grant Management

Women's Business Sustainability Program

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/SBA/OPGM/OPGM/OWBO-2005-023/listing.html

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Procurement and Grants Office Capacity Building Assistance to Improve the Delivery and Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Interventions for High-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Subpopulations Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/CDC/PGO/CDC-RFA-05051/listing.html

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Center for Mental Health Services Minority Fellowship Program Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/SAMHSA/CMHS/SM-05-018/listing.html

 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Procurement and Grants Office Intervention for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Transitioning Science for community Projects Grant

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/CDC/PGO/CDC-RFA-DD05-079/listing.html

 

 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

 

Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight

Administration Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA) Youthbuild

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HUD/ODGMO/AT/FR-4950-N-03E/listing.html

 

Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight Administration

Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA) McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HUD/ODGMO/AT/FR-4950-N-03G-REPOST/listing.html

 

 

 

 

 

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

33 South King Street, Suite 513

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone: 808.521.5011 Fax: 808.521.4111

 

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