
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
CNHA is a national association of Native Hawaiian organizations. Operating an active Public Policy Center, Grants Training Institute, Community Development Consulting Services, and the Hawaiian Way Fund, we unify our members around solutions that embrace the strength of Native culture and knowledge in meeting community challenges. CNHA coordinates the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention in Honolulu every year to bring practitioners, community and policy makers together around issues important to Hawaiians.

June 9, 2006
Register Today!
CNHA’s 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention
September 25-29, 2006 – Hawai‘i Convention Center
Exchange ~ Strengthen ~ Inspire ~ Voice
This national Convention is the largest gathering of organizations, policy makers, legislative representatives and federal agencies in Native Hawaiian community development. Each year the convention features luncheons, banquets, keynote addresses and a variety of trainings on issues related to education, housing, economic development, land access, and self determination.
Some of the special events planned for this year’s Convention include:
o Film Festival
o Community Grants Forum
o Hawaiian GRAMMY® Awards Banquet
o Gubernatorial Candidates Luncheon
o Native Votes Luncheon
o Native Voices Concert
Come and celebrate our collective progress and find a common ground, as we work to overcome current and future challenges as a community. Join us in September to exchange knowledge and skills, strengthen relationships, be inspired and voice your interests.
For more information about how you may register for CNHA’s 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, download a registration form at www.hawaiiancouncil.org/docs/anhc/forms/5ANHCRegFormFin.pdf or contact CNHA via telephone at 808.521.5011, toll-free at 800.709.2642, via e-mail at mailto:events@hawaiiancouncil.org or visit our website at http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org.
Na Mamo Presents June Workshop
What: Long Beach, CA – Na Mamo Inc., the nonprofit Hawaiian organization will offer a cultural enriching and informative community workshop Saturday, June 10th, 2006 at the beautiful Westin Hotel in Long Beach from 9a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Two Workshops! The first workshop will feature Mike and Carol Wong of Makani Designs who will teach traditional arts and crafts that will include Ipu Hokiokio (nose flute), Oeoe (bull roarer), and Lei Hula (feather flower and miniature kahili). Makani Designs has been sharing their knowledge of Hawaiian crafts for decades in the Southern California region. They participate in the largest community events that include E Hula Mau, na Ho’olaulea (Alondra Park, Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada) and the Long Beach Sea Festival.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) will conduct the second workshop which will highlight the abundance of information that CNHA provides to the Hawaiian community and will share the vast resources available to the nonprofits. CNHA will also update the community on the current challenges and concerns that are relative to the Hawaiian community.
About Na Mamo: Na Mamo, Inc. is a nonprofit Hawaiian organization whose goals are to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through education. Contact them for more information at www.namamo.org/ehm or via telephone at 909.930.3994.
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day with the Barefoot Natives
What: Enjoy a musical journey and celebration of Native Hawaiians under the full moon on Kamehameha Day. The First Annual Barefoot Bash will be the first large-scale public performance of the Barefoot Natives, Willie K. and Eric Gilliom, following their May 23rd release of their first CD, Barefoot Natives. The Bash will add the musical depth of award-winning duo Hapa; the legendary Makaha Sons; Henry Kapono: and Gypsy Pacific – a blockbuster of local talent.
When: Sunday, June 11, 2006, from 4:00 to 10:00 pm
Where: Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 day of show
Purchase tickets for the Barefoot Bash at www.barefootbash.com; at Pa‘ia Wine Corner, Groove 2 Music Pa‘ia, Makawao Rodeo General Store, Café 808, Bounty Music, Requests Records, Kihei Beach Road Records, Hawaiian Village Coffee, Borders Books and Music Kahului, or Livewire Café Lahaina; plus all five Maui Tacos locations.
A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Hui O Wa‘a Kaulua, a Lahaina-based group that strives to perpetuate Hawaiian culture through the rediscovered traditions of Polynesian ocean voyaging. For more information about the Barefoot Natives or the Barefoot Bash, visit www.barefootbash.com or www.barefootnatives.com.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Announces the 2006 Keep It Hawaii Recognition Awards
Nomination Deadline: June 14, 2006
What: With a continuing emphasis on the Hawaiian culture and consistent with the Hawaii Tourism Strategic Plan (2005-2015), through the Keep It Hawaii Recognition Awards, the award will honor organizations, businesses and individuals for:
How to Apply: Complete a nomination/application form, provide a summary description of the project/program or person (outline in package), provide a letter of reference and authentication, and provide supporting photographs, video or other documentation of the programs. Submit two complete nomination or application sets to: Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Convention Center, Floor 1, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815.
For more information contact Martin Schiller, The Schiller Agency, via telephone at 808.227.6002, 808.531.1800 or via e-mail at mschiller@tsg-hawaii.com.
‘Aha Kane 2006 – Native Hawaiian Men’s Health Conference
NOTE: Please discard any early registration forms and use only those now online at http://www.ahakane.org.
When: June 23-25, 2006
Where: Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus, Oahu
What: The goal of ‘Aha Kane 2006 is to address the issues of Native Hawaiian male leadership and community involvement by focusing on the cultural history and the roles of Native Hawaiian men in the past, present and future. ‘Aha Kane 2006 offers a diverse venue of support services, educational programs, health presentation and cultural workshops to increase awareness and empower Native Hawaiian kane to fulfill the roles and responsibilities self development, as well as within families and respective communities.
This important event is brought to you through a collaborative partnership with Hawaii Community Foundation, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Kamehameha Schools Health, Wellness, Family, & Education Dept., and Papa Ola Lōkahi, with the support of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. For registration information, contact Papa Ola Lokahi at 808-597-6550 ext. 815 or e-mail info@ahakane.org. Registration forms are available at www.ahakane.org.
Please discard any early registration forms and use only those now online at http://www.ahakane.org
HANO Offers Budgeting Techniques for Nonprofits
What: Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO) is pleased to offer “Budgeting Techniques for Nonprofits: A Hands-On Training,” a new, half-day workshop geared to nonprofit organizations that don’t’ have a financial professional on staff. This workshop is for board members, staff and executive directors who develop or review budgets. Each participant receives hands-on practice completing a sample budget using Microsoft Excel. Presented by Allen Arakaki, principal of Allen M. Arakaki, CPA, Inc.
When: Friday, June 23, 2006, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Where: Honolulu Community College, Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training, 874 Dillingham Blvd., Building 2, Room 505
Cost: $85 for HANO members and United Way partner agencies: $125 for non-members. Materials and morning refreshments are included.
For more information and to register today, contact Sandy Ley at 808.529.0455 or sal@hano-hawaii.org.
Call for Presenters, Papers & Panels
2006 Conference on Hawaiian Indigenous Education, Research, and Well-being
About the Conference: Planning for Kamehameha Schools’ annual research conference has begun. They invite teachers, curriculum developers, researchers, service providers, community leaders, parents, and grass-roots organizers to present their mana‘o and findings about Hawaiian Indigenous Education, Research, and Well-being. This year’s conference will showcase multidisciplinary research and emerging perspectives about Hawaiian well-being. A major focus of the conference will be Nä Lau Lama, a statewide collaboration to improve outcomes for Hawaiian students.
When: November 15–16 (Wed. & Thurs.)—not in October, as previously announced
Where: Hawai‘i Convention Center
Cost/Registration: Information on cost, registration, and scholarships to follow.
Food: Meals will be provided and are included in the registration fee.
Conference schedule/program: TBD (keynote speakers, panels, presentations and workshops).
The conference theme is Holomua: Research to Action. Kamehameha Schools is currently accepting proposals for panels and presentations of applied research, scholarly papers, posters, field studies, and collaborative projects that address this theme. Topics may include education, health, family, economics, mälama ‘äina, leadership, and cultural/spiritual knowledge and practice.
This year’s conference is sponsored by Kamehameha Schools, the Hawai‘i Department of Education, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. For more information, send an email to mailto:researchconf@ksbe.edu or call Blossom Chang at (808) 534-3974.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs – Native Hawaiian Business Directory Update
What: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is currently updating the Directory of Native Hawaiian-owned Business. The Directory profiles Native Hawaiian-Owned Businesses statewide which have contributed to the growth and diversification of our island economy. The Directory provides the public with an appreciation of the size and scope of the Hawaiian business community and encourage interaction between Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian businesses.
In order to update your business information, or get your business listed in the OHA Native Hawaiian Business Directory, visit http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/docs/e-products/forms/OHA_Businessform.pdf
to fill out a simple one page form.
For more information: please email susanm@oha.org; or call 594-1752.
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15, 2006
What: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee serve as a direct link between the agricultural community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is important for all farmers and ranchers with large or small operations to participate in this nomination and election process, helping to deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers and ranchers who serve on committees help with the decisions necessary to administer the programs their counties offer making sure they meet the needs of local producers.
Timeline:
Who Can Vote: Agricultural producers of legal voting age can vote if they participate or cooperate in any FSA program.
How To Become a Nominee: Eligible individuals must sign nomination form FSA-669A and submit to the local USDA Service Center postmarked or received by August 1, 2006.
For more information about FSA County Committees, visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/publications/elections on the World Wide Web or your local USDA Service Center.
Job Opportunities: YWCA of Oahu
Description: Lead the innovative approach to helping women gain employment! YWCA seeks a self-starting professional to coordinate and implement a program that provides professional attire and confidence boosts to job-seeking women. The position is responsible for all aspects of the program, including: volunteer recruitment/management; client recruitment/support; and marketing.
Qualifications and Hours: This position is part time: 25 hrs/wk. Candidate must have the ability to relate to, work with, and motivate women with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Must demonstrate high-level proficiency in budget management. BA/BS in Human Services, Social Science, Business Management or related experience required. Retail and merchandising experience preferred.
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to Human Resources Dept., YWCA, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu HI 96813, fax 531-8541 or email to mailto:bpence@ywcaoahu.org. EOE/AA M/F/V/D
Description: Use business skills to help disadvantaged women in this challenging position. YWCA of Oahu seeks a self-starting professional to supervise its 42-room transitional housing facility. The position is responsible for: business and general management; customer service; marketing; and budget management.
Qualifications and Hours: Full time, salaried, with some evening and weekend duties. The successful candidate will have: excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; BA/BS in Business Management, Hospitality Services, Human Services, or related experience equivalent; and 2 to 5 years of proven management experience within housing and/or similar residential facilities, including dormitories/hostels/hotels/motels. Knowledge of the affordable housing/real estate industry is preferred.
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to Human Resources Dept., YWCA, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu HI 96813, fax 531-8541 or email to mailto:bpence@ywcaoahu.org.
FREE 6-Day UCLA Residential Summer Program for HS Seniors, Grads, and Community College Students
What: The UCLA Tribal Learning Community and Educational Exchange (TLCEE) [www.tlcee.ucla.edu] would like to inform Native High School Seniors, High School Graduates, & Community College Students about an EXCITING and FREE summer program held at UCLA.
The UCLA Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Program (SITE) is currently accepting applications for Summer 2006. Students have the option of attending either:
This program gives students step by step information on what to do to transfer to a university (mainly to the UC System). Students will stay in the dorms for one week, attend informative (fun!) workshops, meet with counselors, and make life long new friends from diverse backgrounds. This is not a Native-only program, but students will have an opportunity to meet with UCLA American Indian Studies Professors, Staff, and Students. Please consider reviewing the forms attached or apply on the SITE program website: http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/cccp/site.htm Applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
For more information or questions: Please contact Santi Bernal, Director of the SITE Program (sbernal@college.ucla.edu), or Jennifer Leal, TLCEE Outreach Coordinator (leal@law.ucla.edu).
Celebrate Hawai'i Volcanoes' 26th Annual Cultural Festival
What: Hawai'i Volcanoes' 26th annual cultural festival is set for Saturday, July 15, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Kahuku Unit is located in Ka'u between the 70 and 71 mile marker on Highway 11.
The festival theme is Ka Nani A'o Ka'u, the beauty that is Ka'u.
Activities: Participants will enjoy the sweet sounds of Hawaiian music by Demitrius Olivera and Leka Gravela, The Ka'u Seniors, Pandanus, Pomaikalani, Mark Yamanaka, The Hilo Serenaders, and Diane Aki and Friends.
Learn Hawaiian crafts from the masters. Join in and make a lei, feather kahili, and ball and loop game. You can weave a coconut basket and lauhala bracelet, play musical implements and Hawaiian games, and taste traditional foods such as kalua pig, taro, sweet potato, sugar cane, and breadfruit.
Watch skilled practitioners demonstrate their arts. Learn how to fish, throw net, build canoe, craft drums, do lomilomi massage, beat kapa, carve wood, use plants as medicine, make ti leaf cape and sandals, stamp with bamboo, craft a Hawaiian sled, decorate gourds, make a lauhala hat and feather lei, create a native plant garden, and plant dryland taro.
Participants will be able to buy locally-made Hawaiian crafts from the cultural demonstrators. Food, drinks, and festival t-shirts will also be available for purchase.
The free event is cosponsored by the County of Hawai'i Department of Research and Development, Hawai`i Tourism Authority, Hawai`i Natural History Association, Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, and Kilauea Military Camp.
Assets for Independence: Federal Grant for Individual Development Accounts
Application Deadline: July 18, 2006
What: The Assets for Independence (AFI) program provides five-year grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, and government agencies, that empower low-income families to be economically self-sufficient for the long-term. Grantees provide financial education training on money management issues, and they assist participants with saving earned income in special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Participants use the IDAs to accumulate funds with the goal of acquiring a first home, post-secondary education, or a small business.
Amount of Award: $300,000 for a five year period. The maximum grant amount is $1,000,000.
This program is administered by the Office of Community Services (OCS), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The OCS is hosting free conference calls for prospective grantees. For more information about this program contact the OCS via telephone at 202.401.4626, via e-mail at AFIProgram@acf.hhs.gov or visit their website at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding.
President's Solar America Initiative (SAI) Technical Exchange Meetings and Request for Information
What: The Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technology Program (SETP) is convening two (2) Technology Acceptance: Technical Exchange Meetings to facilitate inputs to the President's Solar America Initiative (SAI).
Technology Acceptance encompasses the key non-research and development (non-R&D) activities of SAI. The overall mission of SAI is to achieve cost-competitiveness of solar energy technologies by 2015 across all market sectors. The mission of the Technology Acceptance side of SAI is to reduce market barriers and promote market expansion of solar energy technologies through non-R&D activities.
The Department of Energy is holding two meetings in order to accommodate more participants. Although they will be held on different dates and in different cities, the two meetings will have the same structure and objectives. The Technology Acceptance: Technical Exchange Meetings are open to participation by all external organizations. Registrants may choose to participate at either or both of the following dates and locations:
Monday, June 12, 2006
National Association of Home Builders Conference Center
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
*Friday, June 23, 2006
Moscone Center
Moscone West Exhibit Hall
800 Howard Street - 3rd Floor
San Francisco, California 94103
*Held in conjunction with the 2006 Pacific Coast Builders Conference;
These will be one-day meetings, starting at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Final agendas will be distributed to all registrants.
For more information, visit:
http://www.sentech.org/SolarTATEM2006/
Click on the Registration link in the above page to register, or just click here: http://www.sentech.org/SolarTATEM2006/registration.html
Federal Funding Opportunities from the Administration for Children and Families
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Community Access Program, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2006-ACF-OFA-FR-0144
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), announces the availability of competitive grant funds to support the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Community Access (FCA) Program. These grants (in the form of cooperative agreements) are for innovative, well-designed projects that promote the objectives of the ACF Fatherhood Initiative.
National Fatherhood Capacity-Building Initiative, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2006-ACF-OFA-FB-0138
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA) announces the availability of funds for a National Responsible Fatherhood Capacity-Building Initiative (NRFCBI) authorized under section 403(a)(2) (Grants for Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Public Law (P.L.) 109-171.
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2006-ACF-OFA-FR-0130
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), announces the availability of competitive grant funds to support Responsible Fatherhood activities. These grants are for innovative, well-designed projects that promote the objectives of the ACF Fatherhood Initiative.
Healthy Marriage Demonstration, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2006-ACF-OFA-FE-0033
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), announces the availability of funds for Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grants. These grants will support innovative, projects designed to strengthen existing marriages and to prepare unmarried couples for successful healthy marriages. Under this grant program, ACF will fund healthy marriage education and enrichment activities, public awareness and education campaigns that promote the benefits and elements of healthy marriage, and teen programs that explore positive relationship models and that teach the core skills necessary for healthy marriages.

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?
HOAP & HHCA Orientation Sessions and Homebuyer Education Courses
To date, 19 HOAP Orientation Sessions helped over 1,000 Native Hawaiians throughout the state of Hawaii navigate their way to homeownership. HOAP Orientation Sessions cover topics including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act which guides the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ mission and policies, the homestead application process, updates on DHHL’s development schedule statewide, an overview of the homebuyer education and case management services that are available, and statewide local Providers.
The LAST Orientation Session is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at the following date and location:
*The HOAP Orientation was relocated from Blanche Pope Elementary School Cafeteria to the Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Community Center due to school renovations. Sorry for the inconvenience and please contact the HOAP Call Center with any questions.
Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) and Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) conduct 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.
Click on the following links for more information on
Hawaii Community Lending: http://www.dhhlhoap.org/article.php?story=20050725171445638
Hawaiian Community Assets: http://www.dhhlhoap.org/article.php?story=20050310151633109
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center:
http://www.dhhlhoap.org/article.php?story=20050316101225123
or any other HOAP Providers at this link: http://www.dhhlhoap.org/index.php?topic=providers
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 Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing HOPE VI Revitalization Grant Program Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8973
ROSS-Family Homeownership Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8404
Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8433
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Children's Safety Network National Resource Center Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9765
Research On The Reduction And Prevention Of Suicidality (R01) Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9768
Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9587
Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9698
Community Awareness and Outreach Campaign Projects for the Prevention of Family Violence Modification 4
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9421
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Demonstration Program
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9622
Department of Education (ED)
DRRP -- Reducing Obesity and Obesity-Related Secondary Conditions in Adolescents and Adults with Disabilities (84.133A-16) Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9774
National Minority Aging Organizations Technical Assistance Centers Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9788
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