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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




March 10, 2005




Celebrating CNHA’s Members…one at a time

CNHA’s Member base is made up of more than 135 organizations that are truly making a difference in our communities. We are pleased to highlight our Members one at a time, in celebration of the vital work they are doing.


Papa Ola Lokahi was created in 1988 to help improve the health status of Native Hawaiians living in Hawaii. Currently, Papa Ola Lokahi advocates for initiatives aimed at improving the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of Native Hawaiians. As a result, Papa Ola Lokahi thrusts Native Hawaiian health issues to the forefront of public policy agendas. Several of their current projects include: Pacific Diabetes Today Resource Center, `Imi Hale (Cancer project), Native Hawaiian Health Institutional Review Board, Pacific Health Project, Native Hawaiian Health Website, Census Informational Center, and the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program. For more information on Papa Ola Lokahi, please call (808) 597-6550.





Testify on S. 147, the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act of 2005 – deadline is March 15th

The record is still open for those who would like to submit testimony on S. 147, the Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act, otherwise known as the Akaka Bill. Written testimony should be addressed to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and emailed to testimony@indian.senate.gov or faxed to (202) 224-5429. Click here to review the statements of those that participated in the hearing, including Governor Lingle, Senator Akaka, Congressman Ed Case, Congressman Eni Faleomavaega, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the National Congress of American Indians.





3-Day Proposal Development and 1-Day Refresher Workshops for the Administration for Native Americans Grant Programs

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is conducting free training workshops on applying for funding from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. ANA is committed to funding social development, economic development, and language preservation projects that promote self-sufficiency in Native communities in the Pacific Region. Grants are flexible and range from $25,000 to $500,000.

3-Day Proposal Development Workshop will run from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on the following date:



1-Day Refresher Workshops will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on the following dates:


To register, visit http://www.anapacific.org/events.htm


For more information, contact CNHA at: 808.521.5011 from Oahu, 633-2642 from American Samoa, 800.709.2642 toll free, or info@anapacific.org.


Provided with support from:


 





New publications posted on Native Hawaiian well-being

Kamehameha Schools’ Policy Analysis & Systems Evaluations (PASE) division has recently added the following publications to its website:


Hulili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-being

This new journal on the social and educational well-being of Native Hawaiians from Pauahi Publications is now available online. Check it out at: http://www.ksbe.edu/pase/Hulili.php


Kau Li‘ili‘i: Characteristics of Native Hawaiians in Hawaii and the Continental United States

In what ways are Kanaka Maoli in the state of Hawaii and on the continent similar or different? Find out more at: http://www.ksbe.edu/pase/pdf/Reports/Demography_Well-being/04_05_24.pdf


Ka‘akalai Ku Kanaka: A Call for Strengths-based Approaches from a Native Hawaiian Perspective

A call to action for building on strengths, not deficits, and critically examining pathways to greater Native Hawaiian well-being (published in Educational Researcher).


For other reports related to Native Hawaiian well-being, please visit their website at www.ksbe.edu/pase/





Nanakuli Housing Corporation to giveaway appliances to eligible Families and Nonprofits

Nanakuli Housing Corporation (NHC), in cooperation with the U. S. Department of the Air Force, Actus Lend Lease LLC, and Hickam Community Housing LLC, has been provided access to appliances in homes being renovated on Hickam Air Force Base. Gently used refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers will be available beginning Saturday, March 12 at NHC’s Kalaeloa facility at the former Barber’s Point Air Station.


Non profit organizations and low to moderate income families will be provided one appliance of their choosing at no cost. The appliance must be picked up from NHC’s Kalaeloa Facility, ideally on March 12, or by appointment.


We ask that non profit organizations provide NHC a list of low to moderate income families and the type of appliance they would like to receive. The appliances will be in lots and recipients provided a particular time to select and pick up their appliances. Items may be reserved by faxing Nanakuli Housing at (808) 842 0780 or calling us at (808) 842 0770.


NHC will notify each recipient of their pick up time and provide directions to our Kalaeloa facility.





Learn Traditional Hawaiian Laau Lapaau

Kamehameha Schools’ presents a series of sessions to learn traditional Hawaiian laau lapaau from Alapa‘i Kahu‘ena. Learn protocol and how to identify and prepare simple laau lapaau to care for your ohana. Information will be presented in a lecture format with hands-on presentations. Learners will be given homework assignments which will include gathering plants and materials.


Wednesdays - March 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 20, 27

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Participants must attend all six sessions)


Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus


$30/person


For more information, please call 842-8519.




Notice Inviting Applications for the Native Hawaiian Education Grants Program

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Native Hawaiian Education program is to support innovative projects that enhance the educational services provided to Native Hawaiian children and adults. These projects may include those activities authorized under section 7205(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.362A.


Eligible Applicants: Native Hawaiian educational organizations; Native Hawaiian community-based organizations; public and private nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction in the Native Hawaiian language, and consortia of the previously mentioned organizations, agencies, and institutions.


Due Date: April 14, 2005

Link to Full Announcement: 


Native Hawaiian Education Program. Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2005.





Job Opening at Kamehameha Schools

Kamehameha Schools is looking for a full-time Cultural Resource Coordinator to be responsible for providing Hawaiian cultural resource assistance to the Distance Learning Department for development, coordination, and/or delivery of Distance Learning courses/programs. The position will be based out of the Kapalama Campus. For more information, please visit www.ksbe.edu and click on “Employment Opportunities.”





The Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers

The Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers was established by the Space Foundation on January 14, 2005, to create special professional development opportunities for teachers of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry, or teachers working with students of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry.


About the Scholarship: The Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship for Teachers provides for the selected teacher to travel to Colorado Springs and participate in the Space Foundation’s annual Summer Institute program. The scholarship provides a travel allowance, meal and lodging expenses, and full tuition and fees for the selected teacher to attend any one of the five week-long in-residence courses that comprise the Summer Institute. The courses cover topics ranging from rocketry and robotics to astronomy and living and working in space, and are designed to help teachers use space themes in their classrooms to enable improved student performance in literacy, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other subject areas. The teacher may elect to receive continuing education or graduate academic credit for the course, and graduate credit may be applied toward one of several Master’s Degrees offered by the Foundation and partner universities.


How to Apply: Visit www.spacefoundation.org for more information.


Selection and Notification: Applications must be received no later than April 15, 2005.





Combined Federal Campaign offers workshops for interested agencies

The 2005 Combined Federal Campaign will conduct workshops for all 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations interested in participating in this annual fundraising drive. Employees of federal agencies and members of the military have supported more than 1,700 local, national and international charities through the CFC.

The campaign will hold two workshops at the YMCA’s Castle Room, 1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu, to acquaint nonprofits with the application process, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 4, and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11. Since parking is limited, workshop attendees are asked to carpool if possible.

The CFC application is available at http://www.honolulu-pacific.feb.gov and the application period is March 14 to April 15. For more information about the application process, supporting documents and eligibility criteria, call (808) 541-2637.






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