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Schatz (D-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
museums and universities to promptly repatriate Native ancestral remains and cultural items to the communities they belong … meet their obligations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The renewed call follows efforts
senator’s request to avoid cuts to the Native Hawaiian Education Program, the department today officially began … federal dollars.” The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education Program fully funded for current grant recipients
more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data … collections capture the diverse experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander children, we can work
Ocean are home to forests with hundreds of native species found nowhere else in our country … developed solutions to address some of our native forests’ most pressing threats, such as Rapid Ohia Death,” said
Congress since 2022. This legislation would help restore native forests in Hawaii by enabling federal agencies – including
marking May 10, 2026 as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health … awareness around mental healthcare. “With suicide rates among Native Hawaiians in Hawaii being close to double the national
meaningful community engagement and input, especially from the Native Hawaiian community,” said Senator Hirono. “Secretary Driscoll, you previously … Hawaii Island—is culturally significant to the Native Hawaiian community and therefore requires, in addition to good faith
Maui to practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture,” said Senator Schatz, a senior member
request that the department avoid cuts to the Native Hawaiian Education Program. In response, McMahon agreed to keep … young kids develop learning skills and gives Native Hawaiian families more affordable child care options,” said Senator Schatz
Natural Resources Committee, designating April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month.” This resolution recognizes the critical role native … culture,”said Senator Hirono.“Across the country, native plants highlight the uniqueness of the places they call home
trust relationship between the federal government and the Native Hawaiian community. I’m grateful to have known Colleen
necessary training requirements while respectfully engaging with the Native Hawaiian community as they negotiate upcoming land lease renewals
Ahead of the nation’s 250thanniversary, Hirono celebrated Native language revitalization, highlighting the importance of Native communities … Hirono stressed the critical role diverse communities, including Native Hawaiians, have played in shaping America. In her speech
example of the strength and resilience of the Native Hawaiian Community.” “Mahina Olelo Hawaii, Hawaiian Language month, serves … testament to the resilience of the Native Hawaiian community and the importance of Hawaiian history and culture,”said
increase the representation and financial resources available to Native American-owned businesses, which include tribally-owned, Alaska Native … owned, and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses
federally recognized MSIs, including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs … Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving institutions
million in new earmark funding to support Native Hawaiians and communities across Hawai‘i in critical areas, including
dollarsfor Hawai‘i to support clean energy, Native Hawaiian arts and culture, and protect wildlife, among other things … enforcement continue. FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS FOR HAWAI‘I INCLUDE: Native Hawaiian Health – $27 million.Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems
support clean energy and disaster preparedness, and promote Native Hawaiian arts and culture. We’re not done … federal dollars.” FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS FOR HAWAI‘I INCLUDE: Native Hawaiian Culture and Art – $1.3 million.Senator Schatz secured funding
Pupuka wetlands to protect Hawaiian waterbirds and other native wildlife and maintain the ecosystem for subsistence fishing. (Schatz … help prevent the extinction of Hawai‘i’s native forest birds by reducing invasive mosquito populations that spread
Legal Counsel’srecently-released opinionquestioning the constitutionality of Native Hawaiian- and other Minority-Serving Institution programs: “Earlier today … they were with respect to programs impacting the Native Hawaiian community. Let us be clear. The United States
especially those who come from low-income, rural, Native, migrant, and federally-impacted communities. “From Day One, President