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Hawai‘i) announced that the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and Papa Ola Lokahi, which coordinates health … care programs and services for Native Hawaiians, will receive nearly $25 million in federal funding from
Republic of Korea: “The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is the fastest growing minority community
Lappert’s Ice Cream; The Orchid Lei Company; Hawaiian Chip Company; Maui Gold; and the University of Hawaii
request to avoid cuts to the Native Hawaiian Education Program, the department today officially began the process … federal dollars.” The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education Program fully funded for current grant recipients
comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data … capture the diverse experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander children, we can work to close
forest researchers and communities who need it." “Native Hawaiians teach that our forests are essential to all life
National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. The resolution recognizes the importance … around mental healthcare. “With suicide rates among Native Hawaiians in Hawaii being close to double the national average
community engagement and input, especially from the Native Hawaiian community,” said Senator Hirono. “Secretary Driscoll, you previously committed … Hawaii Island—is culturally significant to the Native Hawaiian community and therefore requires, in addition to good faith
disturbing incident involving an attack on a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai … educate the public on the need to protect Hawaiian monk seals, one of the most endangered seal species
that the department avoid cuts to the Native Hawaiian Education Program. In response, McMahon agreed to keep … children under 5, workforce development for parents, and Hawaiian language immersion programs. The federally funded programs serve more
practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture,” said Senator Schatz, a senior member of the Senate
relationship between the federal government and the Native Hawaiian community. I’m grateful to have known Colleen
training requirements while respectfully engaging with the Native Hawaiian community as they negotiate upcoming land lease renewals
Senate floor to celebrate Mahina Olelo Hawaii, Hawaiian Language Month. Ahead of the nation’s 250thanniversary, Hirono celebrated … Senator Hirono said. February marks Mahina Olelo Hawaii, Hawaiian Language month, and celebrates the cultural importance of Hawaiian
celebrating Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai‘i, also known as Hawaiian Language Month. “This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai … programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture,”said Senator Schatz, vice chairman
include tribally-owned, Alaska Native-owned, and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses
Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving institutions (ANNHSIs). MSIs enroll over 5 million students … Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Native American
support families, and develop new early childhood education Hawaiian language materials, such as books and videos, to help … This new earmark funding will help revitalize the Hawaiian language while making sure more kids have the resources
dollarsfor Hawai‘i to support clean energy, Native Hawaiian arts and culture, and protect wildlife, among other things … continue. FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS FOR HAWAI‘I INCLUDE: Native Hawaiian Health – $27 million.Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, as part
million in new earmark funding to support Native Hawaiians and communities across Hawai‘i in critical areas, including … used to develop new early childhood education Hawaiian language materials, such as books and videos, based on literacy
SNAP customers. Senator Hirono then visited Lin’s Hawaiian Snacks, a local family-owned candy and snack shop
clean energy and disaster preparedness, and promote Native Hawaiian arts and culture. We’re not done … dollars.” FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS FOR HAWAI‘I INCLUDE: Native Hawaiian Culture and Art – $1.3 million.Senator Schatz secured funding
lands. (Schatz, Tokuda, Hirono joint request) Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (O‘ahu) – $1 million The funding will … geothermal research in partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. (Schatz, Hirono joint request) Hawai‘i State
Counsel’srecently-released opinionquestioning the constitutionality of Native Hawaiian- and other Minority-Serving Institution programs: “Earlier today … were with respect to programs impacting the Native Hawaiian community. Let us be clear. The United States
culture and unlock federal funding for Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs). The bipartisan Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act provides … technical fix to the Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts grant program to ensure NHOs