The search comes as the office fights a lawsuit from its current chief executive.

The kickoff of the three-day annual convention began with a gut check about the toll budget cuts and legal attacks could take on Native Hawaiian-serving programs.

“I believe OHA can play a stronger role in bringing organizations together, advocating for funding and policy changes, facilitating open dialogue and building partnerships that lead to real housing solutions.”

The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

A fight among trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will need to be resolved in court.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kuhi Lima is a growing initiative focused on creating hand signs rooted in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, cultural knowledge, and community practice.

The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs manages the agencyʻs trust and sets policy.

“OHA needs to get out of Kaka’ako Makai ASAP and receive fair compensation from the State of Hawai’i either in cash or through a land swap.”

“Funds should support cultural stewardship, environmental restoration, education, and Native Hawaiian-led science and training programs.”

“OHA and DHHL serve many of the same beneficiaries, and we need to create more opportunities to work together.”