What’s on the Agenda?

Monday, June 19, 2023

Monday’s agenda will focus on the perpetuation of our moʻomeheu (Hawaiian culture). Our kūpuna developed these sacred traditions over millennia and carefully passed them down through the generations to a handful of keepers who today guard and maintain them for the future of our Lāhui (nation). Renowned experts will host workshops focusing on mele (songs), oli (chants) and hula (dance). Monday is considered pre-convention, allowing those ‘eleu (diligent) guests who get situated in Vegas early to attend bonus activities.

• Pop-Up Mākeke (Marketplace)
• 2 Hula Workshops
• 2 Oli Workshops
• 1 Genealogy Workshop
• 1 Moʻolelo Workshop
• 2 Mele Hawaiʻi Workshops
• Not included in the registration fee: In the evening enjoy a special opening event featuring Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awardees (ticketed and not included in registration)

Additional information will be announced soon

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Day Two officially kicks off the inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention with an Opening Ceremony and cultural protocol. Plenary activities include keynote speech and panel discussions about the new geographical boundaries of our Lāhui, while understanding that our kulāiwi is still what connects us as a people and calls all of us home. The afternoon will include breakout discussions on critical policy issues. The day closes with an evening hula showcase.

• Pop-Up Mākeke (Marketplace)
• Opening Ceremony
• General Session
• 10 Breakout Sessions
• Business Mixer
• Mele and Hula Evening Show

Additional information will be announced soon

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Day Three’s plenary agenda will include a keynote speech and panel discussions with national and local thought leaders and government officials as they tackle the most pressing policy issues facing our community in Hawaiʻi and across the nation. The afternoon will include breakout discussions to identify and develop Native Hawaiian policy priorities.  The day closes with another hula showcase.

• Pop-Up Mākeke (Marketplace)
• General Session
• 10 Breakout Sessions
• Policy Roundtable
• Mele and Hula Evening Show

Additional information will be announced soon

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Day Four will feature a half-day of plenary activities to close out the inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention. Keynote and panel discussions will focus on economic development opportunities for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs. The agenda will end with cultural protocol and closing remarks.

• Closing Ceremony
• Paʻina Lunch

Additional information will be announced soon