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. For more information about our training workshops and events, please visit us at www.hawaiiancouncil.org

 

 

January 21, 2006

 

 

Native Hawaiian Education Program is Seeking Peer Reviewers

 

What:  The Native Hawaiian Education program is seeking qualified applicants to serve as peer reviewers for a possible FY 2006 grant competition. Applicants should be highly qualified in areas pertinent to the program and have a background in one or more of the following areas:

 

 

To apply to be a peer reviewer:  The peer review is tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2006 in Washington, DC. Interested applicants should contact the program office and submit a current resume that includes:

 

To submit your resume:  Resumes can be submitted by e-mail in word format at francisco.ramirez@ed.gov or fax at 202-260-8969. Please include “2006 NHEP Reviewer” in the subject line.

 

About the review process:  The Department of Education uses a panel of experts to evaluate each application submitted under this program. Each panel consists of three experts and includes persons who are not employees of the federal government. However, a reviewer cannot participate in the review process if a conflict of interest exists because:

 

1. The reviewer has agreed to serve as an employee or consultant on a project for which funding is being sought in an application under review, or has been offered the opportunity to do so and has not yet accepted or declined, based on whether a grant is awarded;

 

2. The reviewer’s personal financial interests will be affected by the outcome of the competition;

 

3. The reviewer helped prepare an application in the competition, even if the reviewer has no financial interest in the outcome of that application; or

 

4. The reviewer has a relationship with an entity or individual that has a financial interest in the outcome of the competition.

 

For more information:  For further questions or information, please contact Francisco Ramirez at (202) 260-1541. Thank you for your interest in the Native Hawaiian Education Program.

 

 

 

 

Test preparation workshops offered by ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i for those interested in Applying to law school

 

What:  ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i, The Hawaiian law student organization at the Richardson School of Law, is looking for Native Hawaiians eligible and interested in applying to law school.  ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i will be providing three sets of workshops for Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation. 
 
Qualifications:  For a person to be eligible to apply to law school they must "receive a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college of approved standing before they begin their work at the School of Law.” 
 
LSAT preparation is a vital part of the law school application process.  “The LSAT is a half-day standardized test measur[ing] acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills.”  ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i is providing LSAT preparation classes to eligible Hawaiian law school applicants at no cost. 
 
Dates: 

 

The ability of ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i to provide LSAT preparation to Hawaiians is made possible by a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.  Unfortunately, space availability in each workshop is limited.  Hawaiians interested in enrolling in these workshops are encouraged to reply to this notice as soon as possible.

 

For more information, please e-mail ‘Ahahui O Hawai‘i at ahahui@hawaii.edu or you may also call Derek Kauanoe (808) 383-6684.  For more information on the William S. Richardson School of Law, please visit www.hawaii.edu/law. 

 

 

 

 

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS

 

Ka‘iwakiloumoku and Ho‘okahua Present: Mana & Money A Success Story of Maori Cultural Tourism

 

Presented by:  Andrew Te Whaiti, CEO of Te Puia

 

What:  Te Puia, formerly known as the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, is located in Rotorua, Aotearoa (New Zealand). Uniquely situated in the thermal district of Whakarewarewa, the park is known for its geysers and nationally recognized school of whakairo, Maori wood carving and design. After years of financial set backs, a recommitment to culture set the organization on the road to recovery.

 

Location & Date:  11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

Hale Mauka 1st Floor – HR Training Room

 

Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during the informal presentation

 

For more information and to RSVP:  Please confirm your attendance by contacting Suzanne Zablan at 534-3801 or suzablan@ksbe.edu

 

 

 

 

BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show

 

What:  The 12th Annual Building Industry Association (BIA) Home Building and Remodeling Show will be held at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from Thursday, February 2, 2006 to Sunday, February 5, 2006. 

 

The Show hours are as follows:

Thursday, February 2, 2006                 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, February 3, 2006                      5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 4, 2006                  10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 5, 2006                    10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Come and join Honsador Lumber to view their Home Collection Packaged Home Kits; Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) for information about upcoming homebuyer Education Courses and lending information and the Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP) to learn about various services.

 

To contact Honsador visit their website at www.honsador.com or contact island consultants at the following contact numbers:

Oahu       Jocelyn Jacinto                                  808-682-2011

Maui       Delo-Santos and Rio Taylor               808-877-5045

Hilo         Fred Palea and Nolito Fudolig           808-961-6000

Kona       John Neubecker                                808-329-0738

Kauai      Macky DeSilva                                  808-246-2412

 

To contact Hawaii Community Lending call toll free at: 1-866-400-1116 or e-mail HCL at mkauhane@hclending.com.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

County of Hawai’i - Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission

Island-Wide Community Meetings


What:  Several informational meetings will be held to gather community suggestions to develop a prioritized list of lands for possible acquisition by the County for the following purposes:  

 

The public is encouraged to attend and provide suggestions at the following sites from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Jan. 18 (Wed.) Hisaoka Gym, N. Kohala
Jan. 19 (Thur.) Yano Hall, S. Kona
Jan. 20 (Fri.) Na‘alehu Clubhouse, Ka‘u
Jan. 23 (Mon.) Kona Mayor’s Office, N. Kona
Jan. 25 (Wed.) Waimea Community Center, S. Kohala
Jan. 25 (Wed.) Honoka‘a Gym Annex, Hamakua
Jan. 26 (Thur.) Hawai‘i County Council Room, S. Hilo
Jan. 27 (Fri.) HOVE Community Center, Ka‘u
Jan. 30 (Mon.) Kea‘au Community Center, Puna
Jan. 31 (Tue.) Pahoa Community Center, Puna
Feb. 2 (Thur.) Papa‘aloa Annex, N. Hilo


For further information contact: Cathy Minor at 961-8251

 

 

 

 

PIPES: Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science

 

Interested in the environment?  Need a summer job?  CHECK THIS OUT!

Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2006!

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 24, 2006 Applications are available on our website at: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhintern

 

About the University of Hawai'i Hawaiian Internship Program (UH-HIP): 

This is UH-HIP's 10th year! This program links kama'aina undergraduates, with an emphasis on those of Native Hawaiian ancestry, to 10-week paid internships with environmental host agencies and organizations throughout the state of Hawai'i.  Students will be responsible for completing a project that is defined by the host agency, while also participating in daily agency activities.  Housing is not provided, although efforts will be made to assign students to internships on their home islands or where they can make other housing arrangements.  This is a great opportunity for kama'aina students to find summer employment in Hawai'i, while gaining valuable skills and experience in fields of conservation, resource management or environmental education.

 

About the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU):

Tropical Conservation Biology This is a National Science Foundation funded 10-week research internship program based at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. Interns work on mentored independent research projects in tropical ecology, evolution and natural resources management with university and agency researchers. The goal of this program is to give those students who have limited or no research background the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the exciting field of conservation biology. These are stipend-based, credit-bearing internships. Housing and some travel are provided. Native Pacific Islanders and other students from under-represented groups in science are encouraged to apply.

 

About the Micronesia and American Samoa Student Internship Program (MASSIP):

Internships are potentially available to students from Kosrae, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and American Samoa.  For more information please contact Sharon Ziegler-Chong (ziegler@hawaii.edu).

 

To be eligible for the programs, students must be:

 

1.  Attending a college or university (anywhere in the United States);

2.  Pursuing, or intending to pursue, a bachelor's degree in science or agriculture;

3.  Full-time student in good academic standing; and

4.  Interested in preserving Hawaii's environment, conservation or Hawaii's natural resources, or teaching science in the future.

 

Selection is based on the application, academic record, skills, interests, successful interviews and how interests match with available internships. 

 

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and other kama'aina students are especially encouraged to apply!

 

For more information on these and other opportunities, see our web page

at:  http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhintern or contact the PIPES Office at uhintern@hawaii.edu or by phone at 933-0705.

 

 

 

 

Kamehameha Schools’ Preschool Program Application Deadline – January 31, 2006

 

What:  Just a reminder to the Kamehameha `Ohana that the deadline for applications for Kamehameha’s preschool program is Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2006 (for the 2006-2007 school year).

 

Deadline/Application Drop Off:  Applications must be received by January 31st to be considered “on-time”.  Applications can be dropped off at any one of the following locations:

 

·         Admissions Office (at Kapalama, Maui or Hawai`i campuses)

·         KS Educational Support Services Office at Kawaiaha`o Plaza (567 S. King Street, Suite 102, downtown Honolulu)

·         Any Kamehameha Neighbor Island Regional Resource Center (Kaua`i, Moloka`i, Hilo, Kona)

·         Kamehameha Community Learning Center at Nänäkuli (open until 8:30 p.m. on January 31, 2006)

 

To mail your application:  If you cannot get to one of these locations by January 31st, applications may be mailed.  However, the envelope MUST BE POSTMARKED by January 31st (or earlier) to be considered “on-time”.  Applications NOT delivered to one of the locations listed above, or post-marked AFTER January 31st will be considered “late.”

 

To request an application:  If you or someone you know would like to obtain an application, it’s not too late!  To request an application on-line contact them via email at:  admissions@ksbe.edu

 

Or contact them via telephone by calling 842-8800 (O`ahu), 572-3133 (Maui), 982-0100 (Hawai`i) or toll-free at 1-800-842-4682 x8800 (neighbor islands).

 

For more information about the admissions process:  www.ksbe.edu/admissions/

 

 

 

 

University of Hawaii at Manoa Public Administration Program – Building Public Service Leadership

 

What:  A degree or certificate in public administration provides you with the knowledge, skills, tools and connections to take on the challenging public issues facing our diverse communities.  Our graduates work in the public, non-profit and civic sectors and with private organizations, shaping the future of our communities and creating the foundations for the next generation. 

 

The Master’s Degree:

 

The Certificate: 

 

Both programs focus on issues especially relevant to people in public roles and are designed for working professionals as well as individuals wishing to begin a public service career. 

 

Application Deadline:  We begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2006.  Applications received after that date are considered on a space-available basis. 

 

For more information, write, visit the website or call: UH Public Administration Program, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders Hall 631, Honolulu, HI 96822.  Tel: 808-956-8260; Fax:  808-956-9571.   Website:  www.puba.hawaii.edu. 

 

 

 

 

Free Pre-Application Workshops

for Eligible Native Organizations

Sponsored by the Administration for Native Americans

Presented by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

 

ANA has announced three grant programs available to eligible organizations in the Pacific Region in 2006:

 

 

To learn how your organization can access grant funds to empower your community, attend one of the following ANA Proposal Development Workshops presented by CNHA, your Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance Provider:

 

 

In order to be eligible to apply for funding from ANA, an organization in the Pacific Region must have a governing board where a majority of its members are Native and be one of the following types of entities:

 

 

Space is limited!  Register today through one of our four easy methods.  Download a registration form and fax it back to us at 800.710.2642.  Complete our website online form.  Call CNHA at 521.5011 on Oahu or toll-free at 800.709.2642.  Send us an e-mail identifying which training you want to attend at info@anapacific.org.  For more information, give us a call, drop us an e-mail or visit our website at www.anapacific.org.

 

CNHA is a national, member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community development in Native communities.  For more information, please contact our offices or visit our website at www.hawaiiancouncil.org.

 

Provided with support from: 

 

                  

 

 

 

 

Traditions of the Pacific Program presentation featuring Hawaiian birds and feathers at Bishop Museum

 

Date& Location: January 26, 2006 - 06:00 PM, Bishop Museum

 

URL: <http://www.bishopmuseum.org>

 

What:  Bishop Museum's Traditions of the Pacific features Hawaiian birds and feathers with Paulette Kahalepuna and Dr. Sheila Conant. Traditions of the Pacific continues with a 2-day presentation and workshop focusing on Hawai‘i’s native birds and lei hulu, the ancient Hawaiian practice of feather lei making and feather artistry.  On day one, master feather lei maker Paulette Kahalepuna and her mother Aunty Mary Lou Kekuewa will discuss various types of feather pieces, while Dr. Sheila Conant, Chair of the Zoology Department at the University of Hawai‘i - Manoa, will discuss the various birds used during pre- and post-contact.  Special items from the Museum’s collection will be brought out for participants to view after the presentation.

 

Traditions of the Pacific is a quarterly program that highlights the cultural heritage of Hawai‘i, Asia, and the Pacific through stories, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops.

 

Cost & to make reservations:  Day one presentation fee is $5 general admission and free for Bishop Museum members. For reservations or more information, call 848-4189. 

 

For more information:  please visit www.bishopmuseum.org for the latest on workshops and programming at Bishop Museum.

 

 

 

 

Traditions of the Pacific Program featuring a Kahili Workshop at Bishop Museum

 

Date & Location: January 28, 2006 - 09:00 AM, Bishop Museum

URL: <http://www.bishopmuseum.org>

 

What:  Bishop Museum's Traditions of the Pacific features Hawaiian birds and feathers with Paulette Kahalepuna and Dr. Sheila Conant. Traditions of the Pacific continues with a 2-day presentation and workshop focusing on Hawai‘i’s native birds and lei hulu, the ancient Hawaiian practice of feather lei making and feather artistry. 

 

For day two, Kahalepuna will lead a feather art workshop where participants will learn how to create a 2-foot hand-held kahili. 

 

Cost:  Day two workshop fee is $45 for members/$60 for non-members and includes all supplies.  Seating is limited and reservations are required for both sessions. 

 

For reservations or more information, call 848-4189. Visit www.bishopmuseum.org for the latest on workshops and programming at Bishop Museum.

 

 

 

 

BOARD ALIVE! – Workshop offered by the Hawaii Community Services Council

 

Title:  Best Practices for Nonprofit Board Governance

 

This half-day workshop will:

 

You will learn:

 

Date: January 31, 2006

 

Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; registration at 8:00 am.

 

Location: YMCA – Metropolitan Office, 1441 Pali Hwy., Atherton Board Room

What’s Included: Material and morning refreshments; lunch is not included.

 

Cost: $60 for HCSC/HANO members and United Way agencies; $90 for Nonmembers

Registration Deadline: January 23, 2006

 

Presenters:  Lily Bloom Domingo, Director of Training & Consulting Services at HCSC, and

Jennifer Cornish Creed, Training Specialist, have conducted numerous workshops in proposal writing, board governance and outcomes design, and provided consulting services to nonprofit and state government agencies in strategic planning and outcomes implementation.

 

For more information and an application:  please contact:  (808) 529-0455, or visit - http://www.hcsc-hawaii.org/downloads/board2006_0131.pdf

 

 

 

 

Job Announcement

 

General Manager Position

 

Hawaiian Homestead Technology, Inc

 

Hawaiian Homestead Technology (HHT) is seeking to fill the position of General Manager at its Honolulu Headquarters.  This position reports directly to a five-member HHT Board of Directors and represents the top management position of this small but growing information technology company.

 

HHT is a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in 2003 by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), a Hawaii nonprofit focused on community and economic development.  HHT’s mission is to sustain a viable technology industry in Hawaiian homestead communities and build local economic capacities and partnerships.

 

With two sites on two islands employing 18 individuals, HHT’s information technology focus is in document conversion technologies servicing private and government sector clients.  Unique as a for-profit company with its status as a social enterprise, HHT is driven by client customer service, profitability, job creation and capacity building in Hawaiian homestead communities.

 

The General Manager position at HHT requires an individual with strong management and business skills, active and results-oriented organizational skills and collaborative   approaches to achieving goals. Candidates should have some experience working and partnering with community organizations and a background in computer technology, software processes and systems.

 

HHT is seeking an individual with a high energy, interest for business operations and a passion for its social mission.  Interested individuals may submit resumes via fax, mail or email to:

 

Hawaiian Homestead Technology

Attention: Human Resources

33 South King Street, Suite 520

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Website: http://www.hhtech.net

Ph:  808.523.6447       Fax: 808.521.4111

Email: info@hhtech.net

 

 

 

 

Funding Opportunity – State of Hawaii Agricultural Development Program

 

What:  NRCS is requesting proposals for the State of Hawaii Agricultural Development Program, for the Counties of Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Molokai. This program is to support community-based and community-driven projects that promote agricultural development. The $891,000 Agricultural Development grant will improve and sustain soil and water conservation and enhance the capabilities of local farmers, ranchers and land owners.

 

Successful applicants from the private sector will be able to receive federal funding under this program, which the successful grantee will administer, for costs associated with projects that relate to the following:

 

 

AVAILABLE FUNDING

Multiple Grants will be awarded for the designated counties on a fiscal year basis. The total Agricultural Development Program grant limit for 2006 is $891000, which will be allocated for the following Counties:

 

Hawaii ADP $178,000 Oahu ADP $178,000 Kauai ADP $178,000 Maui ADP $178,000 Molokai ADP $179,000

 

The available funding for subsequent years is not fixed and may vary considerably. Amendments may be developed upon NRCS appropriations and fiscal allocations in the following years.

 

For a link to the full announcement:  visit - http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7585

 

For more information, or if you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:  Shirley Yamaguchi Contract Specialist Phone (808) 541-2600 shirley.yamaguchi@hi.usda.gov

 

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR EACH OF THE DESIGNATED COUNTIES - HAWAII, OAHU, KAUAI, MAUI AND MOLOKAI. SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SELECTION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES.

 

 

 

 

 

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?

 

HOAP & HHCA Orientation Sessions

To date, 16 HOAP Orientation Sessions helped over 1,000 Native Hawaiians throughout the state of Hawaii navigate their way to homeownership.  Attend a session in your community to learn about 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 them to statewide local Providers.

 

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

 

 

To register for an Orientation Session, visit http://www.dhhlhoap.org/docs/HOAPOrient.htm

 

Homebuyer Education Courses

Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) and Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) conduct statewide Homebuyer Education Courses 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.  Providers offer these courses in 1 to 4 day sessions where participants are able to attend sessions on a variety of dates throughout the year with one of the above HOAP Providers. 

 

For more information about Hawaii Community Lending, Hawaiian Community Assets, Hawaii HomeOwnership Center or other HOAP Providers, visit us at www.dhhlhoap.org/index.php?topic=providers. Homebuyer Education Courses are happening statewide all the time.

 

For more information about HOAP Orientation Sessions, Homebuyer Education Courses or any other HOAP services please contact the HOAP Call Center today:  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

 

 

 

 

Other Federal Funding Opportunities

 

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Administration for Children and Families Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Modification1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7610

 

Administration for Children and Families Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Modification1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7611

 

 

Department of Education (ED)

 

Assistance for Homeless Youth Program Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7601

 

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)--Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7560

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

CSREES

Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7597

 

Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7581

 

Hawaii State Office

State of Hawaii Agricultural Development Program Grant Agreement Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7585

 

 

Department of the Interior (DOI)

 

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7615

 

 

 

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http://dhhlhoap.org

 

Full Service Document Digitization

http://hhtech.net

 

Supporting 2,000 Years of Good Ideas!

http://hawaiianwayfund.org

 

Annual Native Hawaiian Conference

http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/Conference

 

 

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