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 23, 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.

 

Attend this year’s Convention with a friend! CNHA’s "Fund a Friend" special, is a two-for-one deal, available to all 2005 Convention attendees.  If you attended the Convention last year and pay for one full Convention Package registration this year, you can bring a friend for FREE! The “Fund a Friend” special does not apply to the evening banquets or the concert.

 

For more information about how you may register for CNHA’s 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, click here to download a registration form 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.

 

 

 

 

Census Bureau to Release Details About Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses

 

WHAT: The rate of growth for Native Hawaiian- and other Pacific Islander-owned businesses between 1997 and 2002 was more than three times faster than the national average. The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a news conference to discuss the details about these firms.

 

A new report gives the number, percent, sales and receipts of Native Hawaiian- and other Pacific Islander-owned businesses by subgroup. Other highlights include industry data, local data sets and firms with paid employees by type of business.

 

This information originates from the 2002 Economic Census, the Census Bureau's most detailed source of information about Native Hawaiian- and other Pacific Islander-owned businesses.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 28, 10 a.m. (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time)

 

WHO:

 

WHERE: Leiopapa a Kamehameha Building (State Office Tower), 235 South Beretania Street, Room 204, Honolulu, HI 96813

 

 

 

 

Hawai‘i Veterans Pu‘uhonua Project

 

WHAT: Meeting to form the NATIVE HAWAIIAN VETERANS COUNCIL

 

WHO: All Hawaiian military veterans

 

WHERE: Papa Ola Lokahi, 894 Queen St., Honolulu

 

WHEN: Tuesday, 11 July 2006, Noon to 2PM

 

The Hawai‘i Veterans Pu‘uhonua Project is a cooperative effort of Ka Maluhia Learning Center and Papa Ola Lokahi.  The purpose of the project is to determine ways that culture can be used to assist Hawaiian veterans to resolve the trauma of their time in the military.  As a part of this effort Hawaiian veterans are gathering to discuss formation of the Native Hawaiian Veterans Council, a veteran’s services organization which will address the specific needs of our community.  All veterans of Hawaiian descent, from all branches of US military service are invited to attend this foundational meeting.

 

For more information:  Please contact Bud Cook at: 808.935.9179 mailto:kamaluhia@hawaiiantel.net

 

 

 

 

Save the Date!

2006 Board Leadership Conference – October 10, 2006

 

What: Join the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) and the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools for a one-day forum for directors of nonprofit organizations and independent scool boards, designed to provide the latest and most important information available from experts in the fields of leadership and governance.  Hear from Dr. Richard Chait, internationally renowned governance scholar from Harvard Graduate School of Education, as he delivers the keynote address.  Participants will have access to morning and afternoon breakout sessions on topics of leadership and governance, and will receive HCF’s 2006 Nonprofit State of the Sector Report for Hawaii.

 

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2006

 

Where: Hawai‘i Convention Center

 

Cost: $75 per board member.  Limited travel scholarships will be available for neighbor island board members.  Continental breakfast and lunch is included in the fee.

 

For more information contact Hawai‘i Community Foundation at 808.973.1540 or via e-mail at boardleadership@hcf-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.

 

 

 

 

Save the Date!

Southwestern Regional Fatherhood & Families Institute

Tucson, Arizona – June 28, 2006

 

What: This one-day institute will be a great learning opportunity for parents both mothers and fathers, administrators, direct service staff, faith-based and grassroots organizations.  This is just one event of a series of events focused on promoting healthy family relationships and increasing the involvement of responsible fatherhood.

 

When: Thursday, June 28, 2006, 8:00 – 4:30 pm

 

Where: United Way complex at 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, Arizona

 

Cost: $85 – Membership Fee included; $75 – No Membership Fee included; $50 – AZFFC Members 

 

The Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition, Inc. (AZFFC) is a national coalition created in 1994, to promote healthy family relationships.  For more information about the institute or AZFFC, you may contact them at 602.495.8845 or toll-free at 800.603.9309, via e-mail at or visit www.azffc.org. 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

 

Prequalification Materials Due: July 14, 2006, 4:00 pm

Application Deadline: August 31, 2006, 4:00 pm

 

What: The City and County of Honolulu, through its Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (City), is requesting proposals from qualified private nonprofit agencies and governmental agencies of the City and County of Honolulu for funding from the City’s CDBG Program and its HOME Program for Fiscal Year 2008. 

 

The CDBG program allows communities to develop flexible, locally designed comprehensive community development strategies in order to develop viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income.  $10 million is available for FY 2008.

 

The HOME program was created to develop and support affordable rental housing and homeownership affordability.  $4 million is available for FY 2008.

 

Amount of Award: No minimum or maximum funding thresholds.

 

This program is administered by the City and County of Honolulu.  For more information about these programs contact Eric Stoetzer via telephone at 527.5676 or visit their website at http://www.honolulu.gov/dcs/grantsforms.htm#homeintroduction.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunity: Press Secretary for Congressman Neil Abercrombie

 

Congressman Abercrombie (D-HI) seeks an energetic, experienced, and pro-active Press Secretary to manage day to day press outreach for a busy Capitol Hill office.

 

Responsibilities include reaching out to press (electronic and print), managing website content and web-based outreach, producing direct mail and e-mail, and working with legislative staff to draft press releases and OP-ED pieces.  Additionally, applicant must have the ability to manage several media requests simultaneously while pitching original ideas to the local and national media.  Candidate must have significant Capitol Hill or Hawaii political experience, take a creative approach to pitching press ideas, have a team-player attitude, utilize the latest technology, and possess top-notch writing skills.

 

Please contact Amy Asselbaye at 541-2570 for more information or to submit resume.

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunities - Office of Hawaiian Affairs

 

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

Minimum requirements: A degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health, human services, public administration, public health, urban planning, or related field. A Master’s degree in any one of the above fields is preferred. 10 years of progressively responsible work experience is required in the design and implementation of strategies focused on the implementation of health, human services and housing programs that impact Native Hawaiian communities. This experience shall have included the management of programs and projects with a focus on diverse populations from the perspective of a County or State administrative level; demonstrated skill in the design and delivery of health, human services and housing programs and projects; community development projects; grant writing and administration; advanced research; and ability to direct work teams.

 

DIRECTOR OF HAWAIIAN GOVERNANCE

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. At least 8 years of specialized experience in the design, management and delivery of stakeholders or beneficiary programs or services and the ability to direct work teams. Knowledge of issues facing the Native Hawaiian community; management practices and principles; team building techniques; Hawaiian based community development organizations and practices; Hawaiian culture, history, and current events. Ability to influence others towards achieving outcomes; analyze Hawaiian Governance issues and recommend solutions; prepare and deliver oral and written reports and presentations; manage the design and delivery of advocacy and community development programs and services.

 

PLANNING SPECIALIST

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, finance, economics or related field. At least 4 years experience and demonstrated skill in project management and/or program development which include the creation of strategic and tactical planning, reporting documents and planning software. At least two years of experience planning in a public or non-profit environment. Experience should demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with other OHA staff, the ability to recognize impediments to efficient processing and the willingness to identify and recommend processes for improvement. Ability to coordinate, plan, execute and follow-up on large-scale projects and initiatives.

 

Please send resume and cover letter with salary history and requirements to:

 

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

711 Kapi`olani Boulevard, Suite 500

Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813

Attention: Human Resources

Continuous Recruitment Until Needs Are Met.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunity: Kamehameha Schools Investment Reporting Analyst

 

Position Description:  Responsible for reporting of total return of the Endowment Fund assets which consist primarily of Hawaii real estate, marketable equity and fixed income securities sand alternative investments in venture and private equity, absolute return, energy and other and mainland real estate.

 

*Total Return Analysis and Reporting: Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of total return of the Endowment Fund assets, including Hawaii real estate, marketable securities and alternative investments. Develop and maintain policies and procedures within areas of responsibility. Identify, create and prepare return schedules to monitor various investment strategies. Prepare summary schedules of all investment related expenses.

 

*Hedge Fund Analysis: Responsible for performing operational due diligence of target managers and on-going monitoring procedures for existing managers. Includes in-depth analysis of managers internal control environment, audited financial statements and monthly valuations. Build relationships with manager personnel.

 

*Fair Value Analysis: Responsible for ensuring fair values of illiquid investments are appropriate for both GAAP and total return purposes. Review methodologies and assumptions utilized for reasonableness, including qualitative information provided by managers. Analyze whether investments meet criteria for underperforming or watch list classification.

 

*Hawaii Real Estate Analysis: Responsible for the coordination of fair values and respective income for reporting and analysis. Develop and maintain processes for interfacing values and transactions from various sources to custodial system. Analyze whether investments meet criteria for underperforming or watch list classification.

 

*Global Custodian System: Responsible for managing global custodian investment reporting system and related relationships with vendor supporting the system.

 

Position Requirements:

 

For more information:  please visit the Kamehameha Schools’ website:  http://www.ks.isg2.com/

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunity: Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) Program Manager

 

What:  CFED is seeking a Program Manager/Senior Program Manager who will manage and strengthen CFED’s asset building and entrepreneurship development projects serving Native communities.  This position will report to CFED’s Field Development Director and work with the entire field development team on a range of projects.

 

Nature of the Work:  This position will focus in the following areas of CFED’s work:

Expanding Native Opportunity:  Native IDA Initiative is a comprehensive training and technical assistance program to help Native communities design and implement Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).  CFED and its partners, First Nations Development Institute and First Nations Oweesta Corporation, jointly manage the initiative, which is fully funded by the CDFI Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

 

Native entrepreneurship development:  CFED Native entrepreneurship work is in its early stages of development, and to date, has focused on conducting research on the state of Native entrepreneurial activity and supports nationwide.  Over the next few years, CFED, through strategic partnerships with the Northwest Area Foundation, First Nations OWEESTA Corporation, and others will work to promote entrepreneurship development in Native communities through training, technical assistance and sharing of effective practices. 

 

Applicant Attributes, Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

A successful candidate will be: 

 

Applications are due by June 30th.

 

Please direct questions to: Debby Manley, PHR; HR Manager; CFED; 777 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 800; Washington, DC 20002; (202) 408-9793 fax; mailto:dmanley@cfed.org.

 

About CFED:  A 20-year-old private, nonprofit economic development organization that fosters widely shared and sustainable economic well-being by promoting asset-building and economic opportunity strategies, primarily in low-income and distressed communities, that bring together community practice, public policy, and private markets in new and effective ways.

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunity:  Program and Operations Manager – Honor the Earth

 

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:  Honor the Earth supports frontline Indigenous environmental and community struggles to protect land, water, and our Mother Earth. Honor also builds bridges to other movements to collectively create a sustainable society. Since 1993, Honor the Earth has moved a broad agenda of environmental justice in Native America by carrying out over 75 concerts and granting over $1 million to frontline Native environmental groups. Honor has been a project of the Tides Center since 1998.

 

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for program and operations management in accordance with the policies and procedures of our fiscal sponsor, the Tides Center. Grant management, publications production and distribution, and intern and volunteer supervision are primary duties of the position. The Program and Operations Manager (POM) will support Honor the Earth's Executive and Associate Directors in other tasks and projects as directed. The POM reports directly to the Associate Director.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experience:

 

Salary range: $30,000 - $35,000 per year.  Excellent benefits package provided.

 

For more information, including full job description: www.honorearth.org

 

Deadline for applications:  June 29th at 5 p.m. CST, Preferred start date:  No later than July 17th

 

To apply, send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and names of three references to:  Honor the Earth Attn: Hiring Committee, 2104 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

 

Email applications accepted: honorearth@earthlink.net

 

 

 

 

 

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?

 

HOAP & HHCA Orientation Sessions and Homebuyer Education Courses

 

To date, 20 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.

Mahalo for taking the time to become engaged in the program. We are no longer offering further HOAP Orientation Sessions; however, we encourage you and your ohana to continue utilizing HOAP, its services and access to relevant information. Please feel free to 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 Commerce (DOC)

 

Prescott – Hawaii Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10032

 

 

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

 

Fair Housing Initiatives Program

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8378

 

Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA) Modification 4

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8371

 

Rural Housing and Economic Development Modification 2

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8403

 

 

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Rural Research to Diverse Audiences

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10007

 

Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health (R01) Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9881

 

Community Services Block Grant Training and Technical Assistance Program: Special State Technical Assistance Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9868

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

Small Minority Producer Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9926

 

 

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Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP)

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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Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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