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		Click on the month below to view the NewsClips headlines for that month. January \| February \| March \| April \| May \| June\| July \| August \| September \| October \| November \| December January January 4, 2006 Hui Malama Upholds Silence Judge picks engineers for Forbes Cave work Anahola Hawaiians travel to New York for tech training Civil rights panel sets briefing on Akaka bill Governor's economic panel gets mixed reviews Job Announcement - General Manager Position, Hawaiian Homestead Technology, Inc A tribal school expands Molokai grateful for selfless family's care Natives concerned about effects of herbicides Many unsure of span's purpose Congress reauthorizes anti-violence act State gets federal housing grants New internet site addresses sacred site destruction Federal government to end support for American Indian museums Audit says state fails to protect summit resources Read <more> of this NewsClip! January 11, 2006 Hui Malama Upholds Silence Judge picks engineers for Forbes Cave work Anahola Hawaiians travel to New York for tech training Civil rights panel sets briefing on Akaka bill Governor's economic panel gets mixed reviews Job Announcement - General Manager Position, Hawaiian Homestead Technology, Inc A tribal school expands Molokai grateful for selfless family's care Natives concerned about effects of herbicides Many unsure of span's purpose Congress reauthorizes anti-violence act State gets federal housing grants New internet site addresses sacred site destruction Federal government to end support for American Indian museums Audit says state fails to protect summit resources Read <more> of this NewsClip! January 18, 2006 Hawaiian Homes project seeks bids Hawaiian Homes lots at Leiali’i awarded Akaka Continues to Address Mental Health Concern over Returning Servicemembers Conference helps soften opposition to Akaka bill CNHA's Public Policy Center--Connecting Community to Decision-Makers Administration for Native Americans Grant Workshops in the Pacific Bold plan: Build 15,000 affordable homes HOAP Happens in Kaneohe Delegates go forth with new vision for Alaska Kamehameha Schools’ Preschool Program Application Deadline – January 31, 2006 Waimea Valley preserved County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Hawaii Life Sciences Council and Hawaii Technology Trade Association Combine to Form Hawaii Science and Technology Council Judge sets Ayau free to participate in talks Dispute delivers praise and scorn to Hui Malama School repairs to get top priority Harvard announces new initiative aimed at economic barriers to college Senator's aide named to House Psychiatric center keeps promise about kids IHS grant to fund diabetes risk and asthma 53 Take Trek to Taro Patch in Maunawili Activists oppose UH's patenting of taro plants Read <more> of this NewsClip! January 25, 2006 Case shakes up Democrats Akaka does not feel betrayed by Case Hooser to run for U.S. House Community Associations Partner to Open Technology Center Akaka bill put to test on civil rights USDOE Announces Availability of $9.5 Million in Competitive Grants Kamehameha Schools 76th Ho‘olaule‘a 53 Take Trek to Taro Patch in Maunawili Success stories show public testimony's clout Club Seeks Help on Canoe Work Agencies take services on road Mobile bank rolls on reservation Healthcare for more children is common goal Religious Freedom and Restoration Act tested 43% of 1st-timers buy homes with no cash Fort Bragg officials consult with Indian tribes Construction of homeless center to begin in February Six honored this year as Living Treasures She's an old-fashioned girl Catholic day of recognition for Mother Marianne Cope is Monday Bioprospecting stirs controversy Nene on Maui to be released Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> February February 1, 2006 State's offer to OHA: $15 million a year Akaka Announces Opposition to Alito Nomination NaHHA Holding Community Meetings on the Impact of Tourism Scholarships 'for everybody' Training gets Hawaiian homebuyers financially ready Door opens on a brighter future Kim bill faces dim future Statement of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka on the 2006 Presidential State of the Union Address Guardians of Nanakuli's history Akaka Urges the President to Make Veterans a Top Priority The fight for Kaho'olawe BBNC harbors salmon, ponders resource development Bernanke meets with Akaka Lung cancer plays favorites k NFL will help build Nanakuli center Bill would boost efforts to retain tribal language Are plants rooting out pollution? New Wildlife Viewing Guide Offers Unique Perspective on Watching and Protecting Hawai'i's Wildlife Read <more> of this NewsClip! February 8, 2006 Obama comes down on Akaka's side OHA trustees give go-ahead to proposed revenue deal Our need for oil can be reduced Business community votes on surplus USDOE Announces Workshops on How to Apply for $9.5 Million in Competitive Grants Hawaiian home-buyer training expanding as a founder departs Extension gives groups more time on development money Akaka critical of VA budget report Hooser first in race for House Kamaka Hawaii Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Ukes for Kids Benefit Concert Gifts to Cook come back to Pacific Dental dilemma As Tribal Leaders, Women Still Fight Old Views 'Most students speak non-standard English' Bill would license use of biodiversity Live-fire training at Makua not allowed Nurturing Makua Recognition catches up with Ledward Ka'apana The “Duke of Uke” plays with Mihana and Raiatea at the Hawai‘i Convention Center Beach reclaimed from homeless Read <more> of this NewsClip! February 15, 2006 ABA throws its support behind Akaka Bill Ceded lands deal advances in Senate Fortune smiles on HEI’s Lau Menor, Schatz file for U.S. House run Hawaiian Way Fund Invests in Cultural Knowledge to Enhance Social Services DHHL Markets Kapolei Commercial Site to Wall Street Ranch leases finally given Akaka Questions Former FEMA Director on Loss of Mitigation Funding Hawaiian grant training next week DLNR: Add 7 charter schools, expand environmental studies Educators discuss ways to help rural students adjust to urban campuses Judge rejects Hui Malama motion to dismiss lawsuit Indigenous cultural affair strengthens ties Wai'anae residents rally against ice Families Fight for Baby's Placenta Clinic for Indians faces cut in funds Army plans more burns at Makua Read <more> of this NewsClip! February 22, 2006 Court to rehear Kamehameha admissions case Letter to the Editor: Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl speaks about Native issues Tavares: Make 80% affordable House committee OKs revenue share from ceded lands Indian-specific reductions draw criticism Akaka Remains Concerned VA Budget Leaves Veterans to Struggle NaHHA Holding Community Meetings on the Impact of Tourism Census report offers insight into Native American life today Democrats back Akaka in race with Case Urban health program funding euthanized Mauna 'Ala showing its age Touching Spirit Bear - Cultural immersion Women's Fund awards grants Vandals desecrate Iolani Palace shrine Vandals strike Hawaiian altar at Mauna Kea summit Foundation helps three tribes fight poverty Museum tries to bridge culture gap Navajo President Joe Shirley, Jr., receives tribal leadership technology award at 20th RES 2006 U.N. negotiations on indigenous rights wrap up, for now Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> March March 1, 2006 Court gives hope to Kamehameha Schools Court decision gives Akaka Bill more time Community Meetings - Impact of Tourism on Native Hawaiians Ruling Underscores Role of Kamehameha A note to American journalists: More balance, please Court to Rule En Banc on Kamehameha Schools’ Admissions Preference for Native Hawaiians Prime Contractor and Native Hawaiian Enterprise Promote Small Business Contracting Charters await legislative help Mauna Kea climbers fight cold to fix altar Native-owned businesses celebrate 20 years of RES Indian-owned firm spreads its wings Texas firm to return to Copper River Basin well Diabetes prevention books gifted to students UH adds education degree Chamorro culture takes stage Plans move forward on cultural center Reducing barriers to health care A head for feathers How grass-roots efforts stopped a 'runaway train' Read <more> of this NewsClip! March 8, 2006 Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives Embark On Trade Mission Isle GOP hopefuls eye seat in Congress Hawaiian remains returned to the aina Elders celebrate new nursing home Akaka Statement on the PATRIOT ACT National American Indian Housing Council’s Annual Convention in Honolulu, HI Hawaiian Film wins Telly Award in Cultural Documentary Category Survey on planned solar telescope up for comment New bank to give 10% of profits to charity Inter Tribal Economic Alliance to Co-Sponsor RES 2007 Convention Secretary Chertoff Assures Akaka that Regional Office Structure Will Be Finalized Nā Lei Na‘auao presents the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Conference Sloan science grant bankrolls UA grad schools' Indian surge Language is on the agenda Akaka Cosponsors Bill to Better Prepare High School Graduates for College American Indians on the rise in law studies Manoa to discuss options for Paradise Park Group wants newfound lava tube artifacts shared Hokule'a's voyage to Tahiti a journey in time Mai'ohos feel drawn to royal burial site Native American Life, Firsthand 2 isle forests join 'experiment' Read <more> of this NewsClip! March 15, 2006 Statement by U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye on the Passing of His Wife, Maggie Inouye Kamehameha Schools’ Seeks Replacement for Trustee Constance Lau Beijing University Professor meets with Hawaiian Council on Indigenous Rights and Preservation UH, McClain take a step forward Chairman Elected to Head Intertribal Small Business Firm J.D. Colbert to head Native American Bank Hawaiian Way Fund Partner Recipient Making a Difference Kamehameha Schools’ turnaround Chilly studies Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives Embark on Trade Mission Akaka Introduces Legislation to Revise the Foreign Investments Review Process Interior Secretary Gale Norton Resigns Communications conference calls for more Native voice in media Kamehameha Schools Offers Distance Learning Opportunities for Hawai’i Students Senate backs Chamolinian project First Annual Chamorro Conference – I Finenena na Konferensian Chamorro APPA Hails Clean Renewable Energy Bond Program as IRS/Treasury Releases Details HAWAII: OHA Publishes Native Hawaiian Data Book Elder sets example for next generation Shirking sanitation Maoli arts Agency seeks fine against observatory Read <more> of this NewsClip! March 22, 2006 Priory-made dolls a big hit in Iraq Akaka Expresses Sympathy and Concern for Flood Victims CNHA Launches Native Votes Count Campaign Center for gifted Hawaiian children extends application deadline Hawaiians with HIV sought for conference Grants for Hawaiian Community Development 2 senators oppose Akaka Bill President of Native American Bank explores opening branch in Fort Hall Social Enterprise of Hawaiian Council Opens Third Tech Center Hawaiians get better chance to review proposed radio towers Bush picks Kempthorne for Interior Legislators consider allowing psychologists to prescribe drugs Alberty: Joining a national movement to improve child welfare Man charged in artifact trafficking Business and academia join to train visitor industry employees Fowler recieves lifetime achievement award Pioneer of UH Manoa Hawaiian Studies Program honored posthumously with Regents Medal of Distinction Tales to tell No answers yet in Nanakuli Lining up home loans HUD program strives to open doors for American Indian buyers Native Hawaiian curricula is now on-line Man'amko eyed as resource for the Chamolinian Project Tribal members make strides in the world of film Play explores challenges of Samoans in Maori land Read <more> of this NewsClip! March 29, 2006 Maggie Inouye, 'an ideal woman' CNHA Expands to Event Coordination Services Akaka and Dodd Reaffirm their Fight for Parents and Children SBA Program Helps Create New Generation of Native Business Leaders PILI project looking for solution to obesity Native Hawaiian groups forming own credit union Panel gets say for UH chancellor Kua'ana scholarships available for Native Hawaiians Shirley urges formation of urban chapters Birthplace of a Prince, grounds for celebration Alaska native village suffering meltdown Third Hawaiian tech center opens First conventional mortgage loan to be made on the Crow reservation Artifacts trafficker pleads guilty OHA may bid for Moanalua Valley Choctaw Chief to give Congressional testimony this week on HHS budgets Chamorro month comes to close Cultural gathering place to close Former lawmaker Binkley eyes return to office Hawaii Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission Calls on Public to Submit Themes/Narratives Rails, diamonds focus of talks Firm plans 1,000 space jobs at KSC Tension fills Wai'anae waters Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> April April 5, 2006 2-Day Educational Symposium on Native Citizenship Set for April Akaka Asks That More Be Done To Address Hawaii's Meth Crisis Hope for homeless gaining momentum Representatives from 43 States Demand Congress Protect Women's Health and Rights Abercrombie announces $9 million to Hawaii firm for Navy housing work 'Native Nation Building' Television Series to Premiere Nationally on DISH Network April 16 Molokai General joins cancer project U.S. Senate Passes Akaka Resolution Designating April as Financial Literacy Month Gap in women's safety net may get patch Kamehameha trust gains $600M Kamuela 'education exec' sought Tulalips want university on reservation Families leave harbor as cleanup continues Kamehameha buys Keauhou hotel New apartments slated for tribe's young adults Chamorro Conference exhibits cultural pride, not political activism Time short to return gift of sailing to Yap Drumming to draw cultural awareness NATIVE VOTES COUNT! - 2006 Elections Present 101 Seats for Voters to Decide USCCR to Examine Census 2010; Commission to Probe Legal and Policy Implications of New Racial Categories HEARING NOTICE: Hearings on the confirmations of DONALD S.M. CHANG and FRANCIS KAHOU LUM to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.” Read <more> of this NewsClip! April 12, 2006 2-Day Educational Symposium on Native Citizenship Set for April Kamehameha case on June 20 docket Flood-relief requests rise $20 million State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Fill & Train Ten Tech Jobs ITEA Announces In-Sourcing Jobs Achieved by Tribal 8(a) Firms Taxpayers Should File Their Returns Through IRS Web Site for Free, Says Akaka Indians want reality of sovereignty -- their own embassy Homegrown ideas sought to spur rural economies Canvas of a Community Keeping Salish Alive What Businesswomen Want – Affordable Health Care and Lower Energy Costs Web site about cancer goes multilingual Officials in Hawaii Prepare for Possible Flu Pandemic Health cuts concern Indian leaders Oglala president takes center stage on women's clinic OHA’s budget gains $1.6M as revenue rises INDN’s List Endorses Two OK Candidates Church shelters city park refugees Isle Guard to start work on Waimanalo reservoir Native arts institute names new president Read <more> of this NewsClip! April 19, 2006 New lease on life Native Hawaiian merchants polled Akaka Urges President to Declare Hawaii a Federal Disaster Area Inouye presses for quick road fix 'They were part of our 'ohana' Native Hawaiian organization receives funds from DHHL and NAHASDA 'Iolani Palace in financial straits Cruising for charity: goal revealed More doors close on state's homeless Financial education for service personnel Goals group told of tribes' economic impact Grant to help Nanakuli pupils Trust puts its trust in Crabbe Alaska Natives likely to be exposed to bird flu American Indian leaders seek new opportunities Federal Network Services and Alaska Native Technologies Form Strategic Alliance Hawaiians await bill on access to placenta Airing the meth crisis is courageous and needed War claims would cost $180M Kupunas teach Easter and culture at once MA'O Organic Farms offers youth programs Hapa Closes Mainland “Maui” Tour at The Hawai’i Convention Center Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> May May 5, 2006 In Oregon, a life of aloha NCAIED Applauds Successes & Urges Consultation on Tribal Business Development Program Council Extends Presence in Nation’s Capital Akaka bill may be heard by Senate Cec Heftel says he misspoke about Hawaiians' learning Akaka Introduces Legislation to Perpetuate Native American Languages Alaska Federation of Natives With enrollment up, need for public schools growing For gracious ladies of hula, age proves an asset Conference focuses on Natives and HIV/AIDS Waianae High takes journalism title $60M gift for Leeward O'ahu Native veterans hold ceremony for memorial's move Veterans Win Senate Support of $430 Million Addition to VA Hawaiians look for balance in paradise Native American teens learning about HIV, AIDS OHA suit dismissal affirmed President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Conducts Technical Assistance Conference in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Sustainable tourism proposals unveiled FEMA Must Be Restored as Independent Agency, Says Akaka OHA provides $50,000 for fishpond project Passing the Gift Waimea Valley names new director Canoes expand horizons of Maui public education Search for artifacts to resume Miss Aloha Hula "Talks Story" With Senator Akaka Young Lawyer of the Year has full docket Read <more> of this NewsClip! May 10, 2006 Akaka Undeterred by Commission's Decision against His Bill Maxwell won't resign from civil rights panel Akaka Makes Native Hawaiian Reorganization a Daily Issue in the Senate HTA funding supports Hawaiian culture Queen Lili`uokalani Children’s Center Adds Hawaiian Way Fund to Workplace Giving Options Aloha means goodbye for 7 legislators Kamehameha Schools Currently Accepting Nominations for Order of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Awards Bills deal with anthem, border tunnels Report shows Alaska Native contracting has outgrown SBA oversight Appeals court: Hawaiians’ claim to land deserves a closer look Association of ANCSA Regional Corporation Presidents/CEOs Democrats focus on values Craig- Akaka legislation seeks to create to five VA Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Centers Health bill reauthorization 'more important than ever' Raising their voices Palolo Elementary School teacher Joyce Luka wins Space Foundation's Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship Museum returns remains to Tonga 'Iolani Friends anticipate next year Alaskan Youth Demand Solutions to Global Warming OHA pursues Moanalua deal Akaka Secures $57.3 Million for Hawaii Military Projects New center will 'change lives' Army team defends rare plants Read <more> of this NewsClip! May 17, 2006 CNHA MESSAGE: Native Votes 2006 Campaign Senate schedules Akaka bill vote in June Rivals for Senate seat gird for battle Clayton Hee enters congressional race First Dedicated Hawaiian Cultural Center on the Mainland Opens in Utah Conference all about being kane Cultural summit offers celebration of diversity Na Mamo Presents June Workshop Native-plant growers supply big-box demand Native employment conference hits Tulsa OHA hails high court's rejection of Ohio case National group easing teacher shortfall UH seeks solution to taro patenting Bones discovered at Bellows to be reburied Tourism industry in search of aloha NCL steps up local recruiting Fair cooks up recipe for a healthy community HMSA grants help local health initiatives Funding for Indian clinics restored Powwow hits campusRecolonizing Kalihi Read <more> of this NewsClip! May 31, 2006 CNHA Message – Objectivity of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Questioned OHA Sponsors “Akaka Bill” Forum which will be rebroadcast on Monday, June 5, 2006 on KGMB at 7pm Fear not: Akaka bill can be beneficial to all Voter Registration Campaign On A Roll! Hawaiian Homestead Associations Call on Hawaii to Return Senator Akaka to the U.S. Senate Votes over Arctic oil crucial to Senate race Kerry, Johnson Push for Expanded Native American Small Business Development OHA, Lingle will lobby for Akaka bill Senator Dan Akaka Will Address the Nation Memorial Day Weekend Democrats urged to 'get back to our values' Na Mamo Presents June Workshop Tribal events, sites contribute to NM's tourist traffic Area tribe recognized for effort to save threatened fish Kanoho family dedicated to public service Schools reach out to kids who 'can't fit' Barefoot Bash: Celebrate King Kamehameha Day with the “Natives.” Kaumakapili Church 35th Annual Luau – Saturday, July 15th, 2006 Man pleads guilty in theft of artifacts House committee explores delivery of emerging medical technologies to Indian country Women break meth's grip HTA earmarks millions for environment OHA chips in $2M for museum restoration Waianae students go behind 'Break' scenes Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> June June 7, 2006 A Chance for Justice in Hawaii Akaka Debates for Justice and Fairness in Hawaii UH to give three patents for taro to Hawaiians Lab work on taro opposed Na Mamo Presents June Workshop. Kawaiahao Church mystery Conference-goers brainstorm Native health-care solutions Grant to help monitor Indians' pregnancies Hawaiian cultural programs get boost Immersion schools may help students At least 8 leaving Legislature, but power shift doubtful Tribes stress preserving culture at 3-day town hall Asserting Hawaiian ancestry Tribe told to balance old lifestyles with new Maui earmarks $7M in water-rights battle Letter backs award Old ways giving moi new life in fishpond Kamehameha Schools' band heading for China Intercultural education model on the rise in Latin America Hawaiian monk seals in crisis Read <more> of this NewsClip! June 14, 2006 Majority of U.S. Senate Support "Akaka Bill" Rally cry at lei draping: 'We are not deterred' Islands need the Akaka Bill Supreme Court rules in favor of OHA Inouye pitches new native bill ‘Aha Kāne 2006 - Inā pa’a ‘ole ka pohaku kihi, hāule ka paia Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike (Hana School Building Program) Scientists work with Alaska native hunters to look for bird flu Eating, breathing, teaching Hawai'i Only Hawai'i still honors a king Hawaiian groups raising funds for credit union Native home loan program enhanced Senator Akaka Returns from Weekend Trip to Iraq, Criticizes Fiscal Irresponsibility over the Cost of War Diocese says park's not for sale Barefoot Natives Rocked Norwegian Cruise Line's Largest Ship, The Pride Of Hawaii $17.5M payment to OHA signed NMSU extends distance education program to far-flung pueblos Waimanalo businesses ask for city, state help Native owned business aims to keep children out of harm’s way Hawai'i's last wild horses incur wrath of farmers Read <more> of this NewsClip! June 21, 2006 Native Hawaiians find their voice Akaka Bill Empowers Native Hawaiians Debate over recognition puts focus on Hawaiian aid programs Procedural vote stalls Akaka Bill in Senate Hear the Arguments and the Questions Posed by the Ninth Circuit Court Judges 15 judges to decide school's appeal CNHA Awarded Consulting Contract in Palau Akaka Calls for Cultural Sensitivity for NWHI Monument Designation Fishing in sanctuary divides Hawaiians Hawaiians also need protection Bush’s Gift to Case Home Ownership Available Statewide House to assess impact of set-asides on Alaskan firms The SBA Native 8(a) Program Brings Hope to American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Neighbor Islands Get Organized For Voter Registration New speakers of ancient tongues Norwegian Cruise Line and Its Pride of Hawaii Sails For Local Charities UH raises rates for Pacific Islanders California Session Connects Hawaiians Tribe opens $17 million clinic Native Hawaiian forum on Thursday Bethel will honor Vietnam War dead on Independence Day Kumu hula awarded highest U.S. folk arts honor Arizona Indian Town Hall helps preserve culture Museum fights Hui Malama in court Read <more> of this NewsClip! June 28, 2006 Advocate for Hawaii sovereignty dies, 86 Growth of Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander- Owned Businesses Over Three Times the National Average Pacific tide energizes commerce Hawai‘i Veterans Pu‘uhonua Project Help on way for Leeward parks Senate Approves Akaka-Collins Bill to Protect Whistleblowers New statistics show effect of enterprises Federal Workers' Rights Cannot Be Ignored, Akaka Says OHA now working toward nationhood Cultural sensitivity training is crucial for health care providers New director brings culture to Royal Hawaiian center Activists celebrate end of taro patents Anchorage's idea man sees solutions, not problems Akaka Calls for Phased Withdrawal from Iraq Radar peers into Creek Nation's past Adolescence biggest hurdle Searider Productions wins national award With UW assist, tribe to break ground today on housing project Secluded reservation community promotes healthy lifestyles Hawaii’s Healthy Traditions Reach a New Generation Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> July July 5, 2006 Native Hawaiian firms have billion-dollar clout Latest Census Report Confirms Growth of Minority Businesses Call For Nominations – 2006 Native Hawaiian Business Award Poll shows Akaka has edge in Senate race Educational Symposium on Native Citizenship & Governance Engages Participants Hawaiians win in land dispute "Akaka Bill" Key to Preserving Culture, Native Hawaiians Say Elections need federal watch? Hawai'i Poll: High marks for Hirono Indian vote affected if crucial act expires Lingle 'encouraged' by enormous early lead Department of the Treasury Names EyakTek 'Small Business Partner of the Year' 2 panels to advise mayor on Wai‘anae issues Students paint against meth OHA now holds title to Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore Dentists group OK with aides in villages PBS covers conflict over Mauna Kea Foundation donates to mausoleum Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $1,625,000 in Akaka Project Requests Sociologist: Indian women in prison need respect Feds freeze housing grants to Indian groups Keeping It Real Helping hands St Paul woman helps Indian adoptees find their way home Rural students getting a leg up on college life Read <more> of this NewsClip! July 12, 2006 Alu Like founder championed job benefits State: homeless emergency State is weighing 'Camp Hope' site for homeless shelter OHA reaches agreement on new cultural center Homestead awards end long wait for lucky few AFN looks to world for development ideas Hawaii Credit Unions Awarded Federal Funds Announces Akaka OHA won't buy KGMB after all Four Agencies Team up to Assess Hawaii’s Dependence on Oil, Akaka Announces HUD releases block grants for tribal housing Vietnam POW Coffee enters U.S. Senate race Rooted in Good Health UND: INMED loses federal funds Lawsuit challenges Hawaiian land rules Shuravloff continues to meet national housing challenges Strong support helps Kekaha school Yakamas want people to walk their way to better health Report looks at the power of Indian businesses Never-ending Voyage of Hokule'a Marsh transfer in holding pattern Drama in the classroom, a big boost in confidence for teens Restoring shine to our history The First Hawaiian Physician Read <more> of this NewsClip! July 19, 2006 Alu Like founder championed job benefits State: homeless emergency State is weighing 'Camp Hope' site for homeless shelter OHA reaches agreement on new cultural center Homestead awards end long wait for lucky few AFN looks to world for development ideas Hawaii Credit Unions Awarded Federal Funds Announces Akaka OHA won't buy KGMB after all Four Agencies Team up to Assess Hawaii’s Dependence on Oil, Akaka Announces HUD releases block grants for tribal housing Vietnam POW Coffee enters U.S. Senate race Rooted in Good Health UND: INMED loses federal funds Lawsuit challenges Hawaiian land rules Shuravloff continues to meet national housing challenges Strong support helps Kekaha school Yakamas want people to walk their way to better health Report looks at the power of Indian businesses Never-ending Voyage of Hokule'a Marsh transfer in holding pattern Drama in the classroom, a big boost in confidence for teens Restoring shine to our history The First Hawaiian Physician Read <more> of this NewsClip July 26, 2006 Convention Week Schedule of Events at a Glance - Hawaii Convention Center – September 25th – 29th, 2006 Call For Nominations – 2006 Native Hawaiian Business Award CNHA Announces Its First “Meet the Candidates” Event in 2006 Counseling project offers financial tools for Hawaiians Six high-profile candidates seek at-large OHA positions Crowded fields set stage for intriguing races Abercrombie sponsors Native Hawaiian housing bill 'Ewa rentals to aid families UH-West Oahu plan gets OK Community canvassing for "Native Votes Count" Senator Clinton Welcomes Restoration of Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Maui's first wind farm goes into service Senate Approves Akaka Provisions to Improve Dam Safety Whole Foods in a PR pickle LavaNet reinvents portal LGB & Associates, Inc. Recommended for ISO 9000:2001 Certification; CEO Cites Use of CENTRE Application for Achievement Reached in Record Time Museum's anthropology department busy Keaau grads prime proof Anuenue joins OIA football Arapaho elders learn to teach Big Isle teacher 'drained' after ordeal OHA buys Wao Kele forest land on Big Island OHA's offer for gardens rejected Akaka Joins Colleagues in Pushing For Solutions to Combat Global Warming Ethanol hui will boost Island industry Rates fall, but Native infant deaths still high Blind kids conqueror Haleakala Descendants of Hawaiian royalty join to discuss protocols Transforming jungle into a gem Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> August August 2, 2006 Convention Week Schedule of Events at a Glance - Hawaii Convention Center – September 25th – 29th, 2006 CNHA Message – Young Leaders, Mahalo! ~ by Robin Puanani Danner, CNHA President & CEO Revered kupuna 'Anakala Ka'anana “Meet the Candidates” Series Pounding poi for Uncle Eddie Call For Nominations – 2006 Native Hawaiian Business Award Profile of Aloha Congress candidates back Hawaiian entity Huaka’i, A Learning Experience Senate Committee Approves Akaka Measures to Strengthen Disaster Response House panel approves Native Hawaiian housing bill sponsored by Abercrombie Hawaiian artists call for cultural trademark HTA Announces 15th Annual Keep It Hawaii Recognition Awards First Native Hawaiian to Travel to Thailand with the East-West Center’s Women’s Leadership Program Independent Health Foundation and Seneca Nation Launch Health Initiative Hawaiian Law Now Permits Parents to Keep Placentas Congress urged to save native languages Hawaiian keiki receive school supplies in sevent country fair Tribes, Scientists Still Divided Over 'The Ancient One' City nabs Native Olympics Sovereignty group attempts to claim Kaho'olawe Read <more> of this NewsClip! August 9, 2006 Convention Week Schedule of Events at a Glance - Hawaii Convention Center – September 25th – 29th, 2006 Poor Voter Turnout Still the Norm in Islands Akaka Introduces Bill to Reduce Noise over Sacred Sites Gubernatorial & Congressional “Meet the Candidates” Event Tough issues, and plenty of candidates Veterans Bill Passes Senate with Akaka Provisions SCHHA Announces Statewide Native Votes Sign Waving We just want our beach back OHA Joins Governor's Effort to Find Solutions and Relief to Widespread Homelessness on Oahu’s Leeward Coast Small, Hawaiian-made shop plans big presence UH Manoa Native Hawaiian law center receives $1.2 million to advance new programs Gates Foundation adding to scholars fund Colo. lawyer nominated for Indian affairs post Wai'anae digital media team booming Moanalua Gardens dealing with private buyer Modern tool is utilized in the rebuilding of languages U.S. high court justice speaks on Guam Hawaii Judge Reverses Permit for More Mauna Kea Telescopes NOAA scientists name Alaska fish with Aleut words Koa beats grazing for steady land profits Poi-fectly Nutritious Tide turning in Wai'anae Paddlers set sights on reaching NW islands Read <more> of this NewsClip! August 16, 2006 Convention Week Schedule of Events at a Glance - Hawaii Convention Center – September 25th – 29th, 2006 Meet the Candidates Yields Insights Groups Seek to Increase Native Hawaiian Voter Rolls Rock the Hawaiian Vote with CNHA and Barefoot Natives Oahu Council, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Sponsors Candidate Forums for Federal Primary Election Native American Bank approaches profitability through SBA designation Statewide Sign Waving Hawaiian get-out-vote efforts build Projects hike affordables inventory Judge dismisses lawsuit against OHA spending Museums Establish Guidelines for Treatment of Sacred Objects E-mail misleading, Case says Canoe trip around Maui holds lessons on culture Homegrown doctors hope to give back to community Kamehameha trustee is sought to complete term of new HEI chief Two named to panels on Mauna Kea oversight Tribes have energy potential Taking Isles back from alien plants Oneida culture gets Head Start Immersion program makes connections meaningful Youth center to open Museum gets Zero's ruins Electricity without fossil fuels in plan for county’s future Ruling a slight setback for 'biopharm' growers Read <more> of this NewsClip! August 23, 2006 Celebrate Our Culture, Strengths and Traditions at One of These Exciting Convention Special Events! DHHL making move to Kapolei The Native Votes Count Canvassing Series Federal office seeks to identify Native Hawaiian organizations U.S. Education Department Grants Provide Over $11.6 Million for 23 Native Hawaiian Education Programs First-time hopefuls set sights on House MANA MAOLI CONCERT – Saturday, August 26, 2006 Statehood celebration at palace gets heated Federal Register: Nominations for NAGPRA panel Hawaiian Home Lands kicks off Kapolei project Grandma’s house Dame Te Ata, 75, Maori Queen and Promoter of Their Culture, Dies Philanthropy -- Giving is a tradition with the Dakota Keeping Moloka'i Moloka'i Aboriginal gap prompts call for new 'paternalism' Whole Foods held up by concerns over iwi Yulista opens hangar at Meridianville airport Poor isle schools lose best teachers Tribes taking varying paths in war on meth Anthropologist dates Maui heiau to early 13th century Museum groundbreaking begin of cultural growth Wampanoag Pushing Ahead To Gain Federal Housing Funds Reporter's Notebook: Revival of Black Mouth Society shows value of culture City removing wiliwili trees destroyed by wasp Read <more> of this NewsClip! August 30, 2006 Learn from 80+ Dynamic Speakers in One Place! Who will rise above the pack? First Wedding Registry for Hawaiian Way Fund Analysis: Census finds more uninsured Native Hawaiians challenge Census population data 24,000 more sign up to vote in primary 16 legislators and UHPA support Akaka for Senate US Treasury Awards $4.3 Million to Organizations Serving Economically Distressed Native American Communities Marketplace at Kapolei up for sale at $26M Great strides taken for Hawaiian homes Home Lands project plants roots in Kapolei Who owns the past? Akaka announces $1,784,150 in federal funds to go toward Native Hawaiian education programs Program assists Navajo elders Tribe opens wallet to fight disease Quarter for your thoughts High-tech language lessons from tribe State's tribes devote resources to preserving their languages Back to life From Alaska to S.A.: Defense contractor boasts diverse skills and missions Just a click away from home Hawaiians to care for ancient Big Isle village 'Little boat' builderBy Alexandra Perloe Boar killed on campus serves as culture lesson Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> September September 6, 2006 20 Workshops Tailored for Your Interests! Special “Native Hawaiian Convention Rates” Still Available at the Ala Moana Hotel Akaka re-election still wisest choice for Isles Paths leading to primary unchanged after debate Immediate focus is on issue of age Charter school seeking home Charter schools gain acceptance, but still misunderstood New Mexico charter school caters to urban educational needs What are the benefits of Land Trusts? Council mulling price controls for affordable housing – again Buried Hawaiian Artifacts Recovered Blackfeet ruling clears way for lawsuits over tribal housing Ho'okeles recognize community leaders FNB Makes 1,000th American Indian Loan Southern Oklahoma tribe works to get out vote OHA looks at a new KGMB deal East Maui water diversion protested Brother and sister find strength in family Waianae's homeless on beaches: up to 850 "Consulted Parties" say MPL ignored alternatives to Laau Hands sought for Manoa harvest Read <more> of this NewsClip! September 13, 2006 CNHA President’s Message – Public Policy & Hawaiian Communities Candidates - all 12 of them - make their case Akaka Introduces Bills Aimed At Economic and Financial Education for All Americans 14,000 early ballots received for Sept. 23 primary Hawaiian Council Elects Board Members Hanalei Aipoalani: Candidate Profile Aila says he's working-class candidate Native Hawaiian Organization to Purchase Alaska Company Aloha Tower adviser sought Position available on Kamehameha board Help for homeless: 300 beds, 400 units Hawaiians preview state’s Kapolei project Native students find power of higher ed Federal grant helps Cherokee buy translation computers Charter schools criticize ouster OHA Restructures Loan Fund – Puts New Loan Applications on Hold during Upgrade Process Health care concerns voiced Defense bill allots $470 million to state Hawaiians react to artifacts reports Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Selects 2007 Native Arts Program Participants Horizon Services Group and Chenega Federal Systems, LLC Launch Chenega Logistics, LLC Draft EIS for Maui telescope cites snag Moi harvest highlights Heeia pond traditions Read <more> of this NewsClip! September 20, 2006 Native Hawaiians Gather at Convention Center Akaka still ahead, poll finds Lawmaker courts supporters with a gentle, personal touch Ex-governor questions Case's honor, motives Akaka Calls On President to Appoint a Democrat to the Federal Labor Relations Position Candidates for No. 2 job known for their activism Despite nationwide drop, Native women still beaten UH Awarded Grant to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women, Akaka Announces Convention to spotlight self-determination, vote OHA board awards $1.8 Million in community grants OHA revamps loan program Tulalips paddle to fight cancer Eighth National Indian Tourism Conference opens Stryker opponents cite risks to heiau Language immersion schooling can restore ‘confidence in learning' Kakaako project gets OK on bones FEC to investigate calls for Case Sacred stone to come home Scoops of 'Imaginary Silence' to Alohaland, CTY tours Hawaii Sept. 29th - Oct. 18th Symbols on skin connect hearts to history Alaska History's home Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> October October 4, 2006 The Fifth Annual Native Hawaiian Convention: Setting the Pace, Charting Our Course Lingle, Iwase address Hawaiian issues Alaskan honored for helping Hawaiians Native Hawaiian program receives federal aid from U.S. Dept. of Ed. Cruise marketers to visit Isles for awareness training Native Hawaiian biz wins high honors OHA plans private school aid Scholarly conference highlights federal recognition, sovereignty Cola Bill for Veterans Compensation Passes Both Chambers of Congress You can still register to vote in Nov. 7 election 8 more Leeward shelters planned Fighting for a good cause Native homeownership rate on the rise Ewa plain to get huge mall Looking toward Makua's future Pueblo hosts its first-ever housing fair Grant to document Native languages awarded Tapping into 'power' of aloha Native languages bill moves closer to House vote Elliot Kalauawa brings detailed devotion to his work Park Service opposes new scope on Haleakala State wants opinion on sandbar rules Read <more> of this NewsClip! October 11, 2006 Mahalo to the 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention Sponsors! Lingle, Iwase Face Off In TV Debate Mobilizing the Hawaiian vote New, fresh voices needed at OHA's helm NCAI pushes get-out-the-vote message $5.8M in fed grants awarded to Hawaii OHA Awards $515,627 in Grants Bringing Fy-07 Total to $2.3 Million Molokai hospital wins diabetes recognition Stryker base here is found illegal Neighborhood Place expanding its reach Grant benefits Hawaiian students Educational Eden Native youth seek roots, self through leadership camp Billionaire envisions low-rent Kahala homes Landless Natives organize nonprofit Credit group helps Hopis obtain loans 8th Annual Kauai Pow Wow, Oct. 13 through 15, 2006 at Kapaa Beach Park Psychologist Jill Oliveira finds her calling on Molokai Trial starts in Alaska school funding lawsuit Aloha Ambassadors Students of Molokai’s Hawaiian Language Program Need Help NCAI convention sees donations, youth programs African wasp destroying wiliwili trees on Haleakala Read <more> of this NewsClip! October 18, 2006 Quakes damaged palace's structure, contents President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Issues Support for the State of Hawaii Akaka to keep pushing for FEMA 'Individual Assistance' Federal recognition at forefront for OHA races What the candidates say about a primary issue facing OHA Hear from the candidates on ‘Olelo, Focus (channel) 49 Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Seeks Controller A Soldier Comes Home to Alaska, Too Early and Yet Too Late Wai'anae's homeless just can't afford to rent Puaoi Takes On Nonprofit Consulting and Training Center Voter project works to educate Strykers keep rolling along, despite ruling Hawaiian Organization Receives National Outstanding Contractor Award in DC American Indians Most Likely to Feel Health Care Discrimination Uncle Jimmy's Paniolo program conditions a new generation in cowboy heritage Partners In Success CTY ‘Imaginary Silence’ Hawaii Tour a Hit Engineered to educate Some poor Alaska villages reject oil aid from Venezuela for reasons of patriotism Tribe receives tourism grant 'Holoholo Science' Kava making comeback in Isles Read <more> of this NewsClip! October 25, 2006 350 Leases Awarded in Largest Hawaiian Homes Project in History Health neglect strains main medical facility Music and prayer herald center's groundbreaking Sierra Club set to back Akaka Join CNHA for Administration for Native Americans Grant Pre-Application Workshops! General election gains additional 7,000 voters Palace is battered but spirit is unbroken Public schools leader gets an S Mayoral candidates get it on record in debate Kanahele's response on governance Hawaiian Organization Receives National Outstanding Contractor Award in DC Marketplace, forum are highlights of AFN activities Housing relief coming to Waianae, but slowly Native Hawaiian in His Element at Navy Split decision Some voting machines will speak Navajo this election Honsador Lumber Supports Hawaiian Nonprofits Northern Cheyenne face decision of economy or environment Losing the Native tongue Many remain gripped by addiction Regulation of Haleakala tours sought Molokai museum will celebrate paniolo Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> November November 1, 2006 Three finalists selected for Kamehameha Schools Board Home Loans for Lana'i families Kyl disputes claims he's anti-Native Join CNHA for Administration for Native Americans Grant Pre-Application Workshops! 86 families selected for Waiehu homes Micmac woman appointed to NAGPRA review panel Honolulu Star Bulletin General Election 2006: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Asian American and Pacific Islanders Across the Nation Prepare to Vote Senator Akaka Receives 100% Grade in 2006 National Environmental Scorecard Despite dropoff, Akaka still has more cash than rival OHA board election will fill 5 seats Hula Pose Causes Major Controversy Alaska Federation of Natives' Subsistence Forum Molokai groups stage protest Get Out the Native Vote Tribes mobilize for election Hawaiian leaders: Give us more say Delegate pressure fells tradition Better Business Bureau appoints CEO Film urges Native women to embrace breast health Court halts all Stryker activities Indian Museum Director Stepping Down in 2007 To Hokualaka'i voyaging to Hilo: 'Let sails be full' Read <more> of this NewsClip! November 8, 2006 Isle delegation gets ready for larger role in a House now controlled by Democrats Victorious Akaka says Iraq is his first priority 4 OHA trustees winning re-election bids, while 1 trails OHA OKs $75M biennium budget Join CNHA for Administration for Native Americans Grant Pre-Application Workshops! Kamehameha Schools finalists have wide experience Wai'anae college options to grow Bank of Hawaii Launches New Mortgage Loan Program For Native Hawaiian Community Need is great, but challenges remain Financial development movement comes of age Family oriented school on Moloka'i even makes house calls Bush Says Rumsfeld Is Stepping Down Rising Violence Against Native Women Has ‘Colonial Roots’ Needed health career programs on life support Both sides weigh in on hula photo case Bishop Museum chief leaving Minutes sought on charter school firing Park Entrance Free on Veterans Day for U.S. Veterans, Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Their Families Read <more> of this NewsClip! November 15, 2006 Revered kumu hula inspired thousands Native soldiers have long been unsung heroes Native Hawaiian students bloom in charter schools Join CNHA for Administration for Native Americans Grant Pre-Application Workshops! Census survey shows need for assistance to Hawaiians Senators could play greater role in state's future Majority power gives new hope for Akaka Bill Election renews hope for Akaka bill's passage Navigators among 'stars' honored World Town Planning Day conference names Eric Enos "Planner Who Has Made a Difference" Civic Club Awards Scholarships to Students Hawaiian education conference nears APIA candidates do well nationally Helping Hawaiians to buy homes Leadership style based on Hawaiian values Hawaiian Community Assets Opens New Office on Kauai Board minutes show most voted to fire Shon Akaka Focused On Working Towards A Change In Course In Iraq Following Rumsfeld’s Resignation Poverty still grips Hawaiians Diabetes on the rise in young Native Americans Too few Native women toss their beaded headgear into ring Navy team to explode Kahoolawe ordnance Hokule'a sets new voyage of aloha Read <more> of this NewsClip! November 22, 2006 Free Grant Workshops by the Administration for Native Americans Anger, mistrust simmering at charter schools Students to help publicize Hulihee quake repair fund School boards make room for tribal leaders UH Manoa awarded $3.8 million in grants to improve Native Hawaiian educational outcomes Alaska Company Hires Native Hawaiian Firm for Environmental Work Alaskan Thanksgiving Feast: Whale Meat Hawaiian culture seen as key attraction Deserted park buoys hope on Wai'anae Coast Kawamoto picks first family for rental Reid Statement for National American Indian Heritage Month Leadership corner: Beadie Kanahele Dawson Keali'i Reichel, Borders donate $30K to Red Cross Native Hawaiian group wins award New York's Pacifika film festival invites submissions Kawamoto invites comments on Kahala plan Native revenues dominate Restrictions on lay gill nets approved Read <more> of this NewsClip! November 29, 2006 Free Grant Workshops by the Administration for Native Americans Home loans to Native Hawaiians nearly overtake Indian mortgages Kamehameha trustee hopefuls vow fight on native-only issue UH Manoa given B grade for access New Benefit for CNHA Members: Free Notary Services Nature park shines in Kalihi Moloka'i school has to meet all needs Minnesota tribes set to explore business opportunities Grant bolsters Hawaiian education Portland clinic reaches far to Native women Births to unwed mothers jump Tribal communities, colleges awarded grants Stranded Maui town counts life's blessings Alaska Natives urged to learn family history OHA push for Akaka bill topped $2M Giving thanks for protectors of sacred places National CAPACD Assists with Preservation of Affordable Housing in Hawaii Heiau keeper rejects quake repairs Young sailing crew training in ancient ways Hidden Garden High School student gets her just desserts in book Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top> December December 6, 2006 Kamehameha allowed to stay 'Hawaiians first' Akaka: Ruling bodes well for recognition Free Grant Workshops by the Administration for Native Americans Kids in the hands of Kupuna For 1,000 or More Homeless in Hawaii, Beaches Are the Best Option Agua Fund Supports Hawaiian Culture UH School of Social Work gets $360,000 grant $55M military center planned on Big Island Ocean Pointe drainage plan under attack Landmark Exhibition Explores Lost Connections Between China and the Pacific It's 'back to the drawing board' as transfer of Ha`iku Stairs is rejected Resort's focus will be on Native Hawaiian culture and the Molokai lifestyle Why are some schools successful? Alaskana: Education first Saving the Serrano tongue Temporary span frees Kipahulu Fishpond's revival launches park Coalition Announces $300,000 for Public Awareness Campaign Targeting Methamphetamine Abuse in Indian Country Tribal leaders plan meeting on global warming \ Read <more> of this NewsClip! December 13, 2006 Free Grant Workshops by the Administration for Native Americans CNHA Report to Members A day of prayers for Kamehameha Schools faithful Divided court upholds Native school admissions policy $34M to house homeless From Palolo to 3-star general Apoliona: Unity key to recognition Molokai protest focuses on OHA Native language act ready for Bush's signature Diversifying tribes take a global view Hawaiian Grammy nominees announced Alaska Native charter school gets go-ahead Navy Astronauts Set for Mission EWC's APLP Looking for a Few Good Leaders Check Out Sovereign Clothing – Available Now at www.sovereign1893.com! Retrieval of cave artifacts settled Read <more> of this NewsClip! December 20, 2006 Happy Holidays from Santa’s Elves at CNHA The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Announces the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Grant Writing Workshop UH Students Unveil Creative Designs for New Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Facility Don't fence them in Groups OK some Stryker training Native leaders, industry work to bring jobs to rural Alaska Hawaiian Council Engages DC Connections Sun will power school on Niihau Keaukaha school community-focused New headmaster for Kamehameha Schools on Maui Native language preservation bill becomes law State missteps worsen homeless crisis Denver-based bank expanding operations Kamehameha's investments soar Column: Native conference teaches and inspires for balance, wellness Molokai Ranch draft EIS ready for public review 'Subsistence' still a fit for community of Kodiak Gratitude floats Mau's canoe Na Mele O Maui Read <more> of this NewsClip! December 27, 2006 CNHA Announces the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Grant Writing Workshop Transit approved Gallery allowed to show portrait Bishop Museum seeks new CEO Kona project details unveiled Alaska villages may proceed with foster care lawsuit Lingle's schools budget called too small $3.8M in grants for UH equity office Domestic violence continues to be a problem for Native communities Charter school's bold move Hawaiian Radio Station Goes Global Language revitalization efforts bloomed in 2006 Wai'anae shelter opens soon, but who'll run it? Anchorage classrooms grow more colorful 'Trail of Tears' named 'Best Documentary' Read <more> of this NewsClip! <Back to the top>

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