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Pre-
Convention
- Cultural workshops featuring cultural practitioners in a plethora of hana noʻeau and other engaging opportunities
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
1PM–3PM
1PM–3PM
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3PM–5PM
3PM–5PM
3PM–5PM
Honoring
our past
- Opening Ceremony
- Plenary Discussions featuring keynote speakers and panel discussions that will leave you inspired by our rich history and ready for the ʻŌiwi centered connections to come
- Huakaʻi (Excursions) that will traverse through the Tulalip Reservation, engage your senses, and provide meaningful opportunities for connection
- Breakout Sessions featuring hot topic discussions that are meant to seed conversations and kick start convention exchange
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
1PM–5PM
1PM–5PM
1PM–5PM
6PM–10PM
6PM–10PM
6PM–10PM
Uplifting
our present
- Huakaʻi (Excursions) that will take you off-site and spark ideas about how we engage our current challenges and ways to work together to support each other in the lāhui
- Breakout Sessions featuring speakers and topics based on the current events and current issues for Native Hawaiians
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
1PM–5PM
1PM–5PM
1PM–5PM
6PM–10PM
6PM–10PM
6PM–10PM
Advancing
our future
- Plenary Discussions about connecting our lāhui to culture, resources, and to each other
- Pa’ina Networking Lunch
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
9AM–12PM
HOME
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CONCERT
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Collaborate with your fellow convention goers in one of our curated tracks to learn more about the work that is being done in these specific areas, to connect with others at convention who are passionate about these areas, and to seed conversations that will grow far beyond the walls of our 2025 gathering.
EDUCATION &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
How are Native Hawaiians redefining success by building wealth, knowledge and opportunity?
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Non-Profit Capacity Buidling
In unprecedented times, we learn how to adapt. Hear directly from funders how to access capital, grow your organization, and continue doing the work.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
How do we bring ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi into our home, our community, and the future? Learn more about the efforts revitalizing Hawaiian language, history, and identity.
POLICY &
SELF-DETERMINATION
Can our voices drive the policies that will define the next generation of Native Hawaiians?
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Understanding Political Status and Pathways to Self-Determination
Unpack the complexities of national identity, explore the legacy of advocacy towards self-determination, and gain clarity on how other Native communities organize their government structures.
Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women, Girls, and Māhū
Far too many of our Native children go missing–one in four in Hawaiʻi. Hear from survivors, kiaʻi, researchers, and organizers as they hold space for truth-telling and trace pathways toward justice, care, and collective remembering.
TOURISM &
LAND STEWARDSHIP
What if the future of tourism was guided by Indigenous wisdom — and powered by local leadership?
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Community Stewardship Initiatives
As we advance towards a regenerative model of tourism, community stewardship can help protect and restore ʻāina, educate visitors, empower residents, and invest in a circular economy. Discover ongoing projects and how you can get involved.
The Next 100 Years of Hawaiian Home Lands
Talk with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as they outline new approaches to homestead leases, new developments, and long-term efforts to expand access and address barriers.
CULTURE
& ARTS
How does our culture become our greatest strength — not just to preserve, but to lead and transform?
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Hula
Learn from renowned kumu hula through a workshop that celebrates the beauty and diversity of our Hawaiʻi.
Lei-Making
Lei represents the ultimate expression of aloha that honors our ʻāina and the bonds between people. Practice your skills with Master Lei Maker Bill Char and leave with a lei kupeʻe!
‘ŌPIO
but took the lead right now?
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
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