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Aloha mai ka ¯kou, On July 6, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law a bill formally recognizing Native Hawaiians as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawai‘i. This historic action by the state is a significant step forward for Native Hawaiians in the nation-building process. The new law serves as a catalyst for creating a Native Hawaiian governing entity as we continue to move toward federal recognition. At the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, we see this new law as a complement to our efforts to enable Native Hawaiians to create a better future for themselves. And we stand ready to assist the five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission, whose members will be appointed by the Governor, and whose responsibility will be to prepare and maintain a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will fund the commission and it will be attached to OHA for administrative purposes only.
Native Hawaiian Roll Commission and the Hawaiian community in moving this effort forward. We encourage all Hawaiians to get involved in the state recognition process. Though our long-term goal is to achieve federal recognition for Native Hawaiians, state recognition will help to prepare us for that. Qualified Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian organizations can take part right now by nominating individuals to serve on the commission. We urge your participation in the nomination process. The commission will be composed of one person from each county and one at-large. To nominate an individual, please visit the Boards and Commissions section on the Governor’s web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov. Nominations are due by Aug. 5. Let your voices be heard. Me ka ‘oia‘i‘o,
In addition to working with OHA, the commission will work with Hawaiian organizations throughout the state and the Nation. In 2004, OHA established Kau Inoa, “to place your name.” The establishment of a roll was viewed by the community as the critical first step in the nation-building process. Act 195 makes reference to OHA’s previous efforts to begin the self-determination process. We are committed to work with the
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‘Aukake | August 2011 | Vol. 28, No. 8 Ku¯LIA I KA NU‘U | NATIVE HAWAIIANS AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME
MO‘OLELO NUI | COVER FEATURE
Denise Iseri-Matsubara Community Relations Director
¯mu‘o Clyde W. Na Chief Executive Officer
HO‘ONA‘AUAO | EDUCATION
The Achieving the Dream initiative is surpassing its goals Page 5 By Kekoa Enomoto
The community-colleges program excels in providing access to higher education for Native Hawaiians MORE EDUCATION COVERAGE:
Leadership with aloha page 16 By TREENA SHAPIRO
A former finalist for Kamehameha Schools Trustee, Keali‘i Lopez opted to serve in Photo: Treena Shapiro the Abercrombie administration to make a difference for all people of Hawai‘i
MO‘OMEHEU | CULTURE
Pacific voyagers sail across cultures Page 21 By Lynn Cook
7 canoes bring brave explorers to Hawai‘i shores from distant island nations
OHA scholarships for nontraditional students, page 6 | How Hawaiians are helping Race to the Top succeed, page 7 | Q&A: Kauanoe Kamana¯, page 13
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