13th annual native hawaiian convention : report

13th annual native hawaiian convention : report

13TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION : REPORT
C OUNC I L F OR NAT IVE H AWAIIAN ADVAN CE ME N T
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 02, 2014
HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER WAIKIKI, OAHU, HAWAII
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Convention Snapshot
529
CONVENTION AT TENDEES
184
85+
COMMUNITY-BASED
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DYNAMIC SPEAKERS
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3
50+
ORGANIZATIONS
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MAOLI ART COLLECTOR’S
2
RECEPTIONS
LUNCHEONS
WE ARE MANY - WE ARE ONE
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
EXHIBIT
53
VENDORS & EXHIBITORS
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501
STATE & FEDERAL POLICY
SCHOLARSHIPS DISBURSED
PRIORITIES ADOPTED
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NATIVE HAWAIIAN
CONVENTION AWARDS
MALUNA
Waimanalo Community Leaders share a
laugh with Hawaii Island Mayor Billy Kenoi
at the Hawaiian Way Fund Luncheon. The
Hawaiian Way Fund supports capacity
building and fundraising options for Native
Hawaiian organizations through a donor
designation program.
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‘AKAU Uncle Joe Tassill of Waimanalo
Convention Events
shares a poem with the Plenary guests
on stage. Local Hawaiian vendors
promote their hand-made products
Each year, over a three-day period, the Convention promises the delivery of informative events and sessions
that appeal to a diverse range of community development practitioners traveling from across the Nation and
Pacific, seeking collaboration and networking opportunities.
at The Marketplace during the three
days of convention events. Lauhala
demonstrations were hosted by
traditional practitioners in the Maoli Art
Exhibit Space.
MALALO Two convention attendees,
Homestead Briefing & Caucus
Kamaki Kanahele and Patti Barbee, stop
by Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands &
Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly
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for a conversation between scheduled
sessions at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Small Business & Economic Development
Briefing & Caucus
by Native Hawaiian Economic Alliance and Office of
Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund
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Healthcare Briefing and Caucus
by Papa Ola Lokahi & Native Hawaiian Health Consortium
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Affordable Housing Briefing & Caucus
by Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) & Hawaiian
Community Development Board
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Education Briefing & Caucus
by ‘Aha Punana Leo, Kamehameha Schools, & Native
Hawaiian Education Council
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Blue Continent Caucus
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by Pacific Island Philanthropy Connection
Native Arts and Cultural Practitioner Caucus
by Na Mea Hawaii & ‘Ahahui Siwila Hawai‘i o Kapolei
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2014 - 2015 Policy Priorities Roundtable
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by CHNA
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2014 Convention Awards
Since the very first Convention, CNHA has partnered with corporate citizens and community-based
organizations to honor outstanding individuals or organizations making significant contributions in their
community. The 2014 Convention Awardees are:
Maika’i Spencer, teacher at Waianae
Middle School, was presented with
the Native Hawaiian Education
Award by KS CEO Jack Wong and KS
Trustee Lance Wilhelm.
Native Hawaiian
Small Business Award
Native Hawaiian Nonproft Award
Native Hawaiian Health Award
Community Leadership Award
Presented by Bank of Hawai‘i
Presented by Papa Ola Lokahi
Presented by I Mua Group
Ma‘o Farms
Loretta Defries Hussey
Trustee Oswald Stender
Community Empowerment Award
Native Hawaiian Housing Award
Mo‘o Award
2014 Joe Tassil Award of Courage
Presented by Hawaiian Way Fund
Presented by Hawaiian Community Assets
Presented by Na Mea Hawaii
Presented by Soverign Councils of the Hawaiian
Homelands Assembly
Kiran Ahuja
Nanakuli
Village Center CDC
‘Imaikalani Kalahele
Cory Taum
Ian Lee Loy
Native Hawaiian
Next Generation Leadership Award
Native Hawaiian
Next Generation Leadership Award
Native Hawaiian
Community Advocate Award
2014 Ipu Ka’eo/ Native Hawaiian
Education Award
Presented by Hawai’inuiakea School of Hawaiian
Knowledge & the Consuelo Foundation
Presented by Hawai’inuiakea School of Hawaiian
Knowledge & the Consuelo Foundation
Presented by Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
Presented by Kamehameha Schools
Summer Puanani
Maunakea
Jacob Hau‘oli
Ikaika Po‘okela Elarco
The Honorable
Walter Meheula Heen
Maika’i Spencer
Presented by American Savings Bank
Star Protection Agency
Executive Director for the White House
Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders (AAPIs)
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Convention Highlights
‘AKAU Representing the very first Arts and
Culture Caucus, Josh Tengan and Noelle Kahanu
share their priorites at the Policy Roundtable.
Ben De Guzman of NQAPIA listens in on their
recommendations.
MALUNA (H-A) Monica Morris
and Namaka Rawlins accept
the Joe Tassil Award of Courage
on behalf of their brother, Ian
MALUNA The U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka
Lee Loy. The very first Mo’o
(Ret.) delivers closing remarks on the third
Award, presented to ‘Imai
day of the 13th Annual Native Hawaiian
Kalahele and Cory Taum,
Convention.
celebrates multigenerational
mentorship in Native Hawaiian
HEMA CNHA’s Michelle Kauhane presents
arts. Star Protection Agency
the White House Initiative for Asian
owners, Robin Medeiros and
American and Pacific Islander’s Executive
Anderson Hee, accept the
Director, Kiran Ahuja, with the very first
Native Hawaiian Small Business
Community Empowerment Award.
Award.
MALUNA ‘AKAU Convention attendees
HEMA The Policy Roundtable
pose for a quick shot during convention
hosts caucus leaders and
activities. MALALO ‘AKAU DeMont Conner
community voices as they
of Waianae was the lucky winner of the
share priorities drafted during
Princess Cruises Grand Prize drawing, a
the caucus sessions for the
free trip with Princess Cruises in 2015!
Native Hawaiian Policy Center
to adopt in 2015.
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Opening Ceremony - SCHHA / Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Maoli Art in Real Time
About CNHA
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Soverign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
CNHA Staff
Founded in 2001, CNHA is a statewide and national network of over
Michelle Kauhane
Angie Aipoalani
President & CEO
Project Accountant
160 Native Hawaiian Organizations. CNHA’s mission is to enhance the
Have you attended past CNHA
Conventions?
Keynote Speaker - Mayor Billy Kenoi
Napali J.S. Woode
Maria Gray
cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native
Senior VP & CFO
Project Accountant
Hawaiians. CNHA achieves its mission through the administration of
Geri Mendiola
Brett Nakoa
Program Manager
Loan Fund Officer
Kehau Meyer
Terri Lemmer
Hawaiian Way Fund, which includes the coordination of the Annual
Program Manager
Administrative Assistant
Native Hawaiian Convention. The organization is governed by a
Maricris C. Abad
a Community Loan Fund, the Native Hawaiian Policy Center, and the
Senior Project Accountant
21-member board of directors and employs 9 staff. The membership
30.4%
NO
69.6%
YES
network is representative of Native Hawaiian community development
organizations, small businesses and trust entities, working in every facet
of business, community service and policy advocacy.
Total Attendance: 529
Workshops
Attendance
Relation with CNHA
I am attending the convention as a:
How do you know CNHA?
Community Member
52.3
Member Organization
50.8
Homesteader
35.5
Non-Voting Member
27.5
Non-Profit Employee
23.7
Partner
23.6
Foundation Member
5.6
Voting Member
17.8
Student
5.6
Used Services / Products 13.8
Business Owner
5.4
Sponsor / Funder
National Policy Maker
1.5
Local Policy Maker
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13TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION : REPORT
C OUNC I L F OR NAT IVE H AWAIIAN ADVAN CE ME N T
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