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Hawaii Native Krystal Ka‘ai Tackles Equity And Anti-Asian Hate For Biden’s White House
President Joe Biden appointed Ka’ai to lead his initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. She sat down with Civil Beat this week to talk about her work.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Prominent Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Is Part Of New Federal Criminal Probe
Officials with the Dawson companies would only say they are cooperating with the federal investigation so it’s unclear what the case is about.
Naka Nathaniel/Civil Beat/2023
Naka Nathaniel: What We Can Learn From The Way Koaiʻa Trees Support Each Other
My hope for Native Hawaiians living on the mainland is that they get to be together in kipukas that raise majestic trees that survive and thrive.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiian Homes Commission Chooses Water Policy Expert As First Rep On East Maui Water Board
Monday’s vote marks one of the last steps in setting up the 11-member board that will help shape East Maui’s water future.
Naka Nathaniel: Native Hawaiians Debate A Question Of Identity
The difference between Hawaiians living on the mainland versus the islands was a key topic at the CNHA conference this week.
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Biden Panel On AAPI And Native Hawaiians Seeks Local Input
The advisory commission is coming to Honolulu in early July.
HNN/2023
Neal Milner: Will The Real Hawaii Please Stand Up
Hundreds of thousands of Hawaiians who have left the state are still part of Hawaii. Their cultural evolution should be embraced.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Naka Nathaniel: How To Rediscover Hawaii’s Soul? Here Are 4 Scenarios
A report issued at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement conference in Las Vegas summed it up using four birds as symbols.
Naka Nathaniel/Civil Beat/2023
Naka Nathaniel: Addressing The Elephant In The Ballroom: ‘Las Vegas Is Not The 9th Island!’
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement held its convention in Las Vegas this year because of the large Hawaiian population there.
Naka Nathaniel photo/2023
Naka Nathaniel: Is Las Vegas The End Of The Trail For Native Hawaiians?
The upcoming CNHA conference may be the moment when Native Hawaiians conceded that the future for Native Hawaiians isn’t going to be in Hawaii.