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Five unique thrush species once graced the islands, two of them endemic to Kauaʻi, but only Puaiohi and the Hawaiʻi ʻŌmaʻo remain today. Kauaʻi’s thrushes (the other is the extinct Kāmaʻo) are known for their shy and inconspicuous nature, slender bills and round bodies. They forage on the ground and understory for native fruits and insects. Read Nā Manu Hoa | Our Bird Friends online at www.Kawaiola.news.

ʻŌhelo: Three Species of Vaccinium (left) Still-wet kapa dyed with ʻōhelo will dry to a livelier shade. Its dye is always a pink surprise. (top right) Fat globes of ‘ōhelo papa (Vaccinium reticulatum) sprawling in the open on ʻāina pōhaku and cinder lands. Itʻs the one most gathered for pies and jam – but be mindful that our increasing populations of nēnē also enjoy dining on the fruit. (middle right) Look carefully and you’ll find (Vaccinium dentatum) mixed in with mosses and small ferns on mossy tree trunks in rain forest. It also favors bogs, and other wet sites ma uka. Image shows a longish hua, and pale pua. (bottom) Hua of ʻōhelo kau lāʻau (Vaccinium calycinum) are an even-colored bright red and usually hide under and amongst bright green newly emerged lau. They are often placed up in crotches of trees, thus its inoa Hawaiʻi. The pua are often green, and are followed by bright red fruit, often as new leaves are appearing. Read Nā Meakanu ʻĀpaʻakuma o Hawaiʻi Nei | Endemic Plants of Hawaiʻi at kawaiola.news. #Ohelo #berry #pink #nenefood #HawaiianPlants #BotanicalBeauty #Endemic

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is considering advocacy options regarding possible drainage impacts to the Kāneiʻolouma Heiau and complex from the Kauanoe o Kōloa Project, a 280-unit luxury condominium subdivision, in Kōloa, Kauaʻi, due to concerns that the Kauaʻi Planning Commission approved the project’s master drainage plan (MDP) in December 2023 without fully considering recommendations from the project’s Ka Paʻakai Analysis and possible impacts to the heiau. Read more at https://lnkd.in/grG-3aVk

Ke Kahua o Kāneiʻolouma (Kāneiʻolouma Complex) is a 13-acre cultural site at Poʻipū, Kōloa, Kauaʻi. Dating back to the mid-1400s, the complex includes remnants of dwelling sites, fishponds, taro patches, above-ground aqueducts, irrigation ditches, as well as shrines, altars and platforms for idols. The largest section of the complex features an arena situated in a natural amphitheater where makahiki events were held. Hui Mālama o Kāneiʻolouma, led by founding directors Rupert Rowe and Billy Kaohelauliʻi, endeavor to “protect, restore, interpret and share Kāneiʻolouma as a cultural preserve and resource.” More at https://lnkd.in/eDKnfmYZ #HistoricSites #AncientHawaii #KauaiHistory #HawaiianCulture #CulturalPreservation #HawaiianHeritage #Kaneiolouma

Meet the Mālama Design Studio cohort 2! Continuing our huakaʻi through the paeʻāina and moving over to Maui with the founders of @nohoanafarm 🌿 Nohoʻana Farm grows kalo and a variety of canoe crops on their kuleana lands in Waikapū, Maui to enrich their community and support the lāhui in times of need. From restoring water to Nā Wai ʻEha to EAducating the next generation on traditional practices and perpetuating the language🌀 Hōkūao and Alana embody what we look for when building our cohort: a dedication to aloha ‘āina and perpetuation of ʻike kūpuna. Their dedication to aloha ‘āina and community upliftment through regenerative agriculture is truly inspiring.🌱 ➡️ Head to their page @nohoanafarm and give them a follow to keep up with them! 🎂 Shout out to Hōkūao and his ʻohana on 20 years of mahiʻai legacy in the Maui Community and beyond! We are proud to partner with @oha_hawaii to support incredible Native Hawaiian-run businesses. Together, we're building Hawaiʻi's sustainable economy.

KAUA‘I - Genealogy Workshop Mon. July 22, 6:00-8:00 pm Kamehameha Schools Kaua‘i Resource Center 3201 Akahi St. Lihu‘e FREE - register at 808 241 3390. OHA recognizes the importance of genealogy to Kānaka Maoli and works to empower the community with tools and resources to strengthen ancestral and cultural connections. OHA's Hale Noelo - Research and Technology Center provides genealogy technical assistance, focused on how to research genealogy, where to find specific documents, and what documents are needed to apply for the Kuleana Tax Exemption. https://lnkd.in/gzM2vt_T #OHAHawaii #Mookuauhau #Genealogy #TaxExemption #Scholarships #HaleNoelo #KanakaMaoli #AncestralConnections #CulturalHeritage

HI Now Daily recounted the festivities and sharing of cultural knowledge at FestPAC Hawai‘i 2024. Watch it on KHNL and KFVE: Saturday, July 13, 8-9pm KHNL Wednesday, July 17, 8-9pm KHNL Thursday, July 18, 7-8pm KFVE Thursday, July 18, 8-9pm KHNL Or watch it online https://lnkd.in/gcizAGm7 #FestPACHawaii @festpachawaii hinow

KAUA‘I OHA Community Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Kaua‘i Community College, Fine Arts Auditorium Agenda - https://lnkd.in/gPAibtmP KAUA‘I OHA Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Liliʻuokalani Trust – Kīpuka Kauaʻi Agenda - https://lnkd.in/gzybv9Ji TUNE IN LIVE! All meetings will be available at www.oha.org/livestream. www.oha.org

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Native Hawaiian business owners are invited to attend the Hawaiʻi AI & Cloud Innovation Summit on Wed., Aug. 21, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. This summit will be Hawaiʻi’s most extensive and comprehensive AI and Cloud conference to date. As a Native Hawaiian business owner, this is an exciting opportunity to learn more about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it can enhance your business. The summit will focus on AI and cloud challenges, opportunities, workforce development, and ways to enhance productivity and customer experience. Ethical issues related to AI in business will also be discussed. Register online at https://lnkd.in/gNmiMHH7 and use promo code “OHA.” Only a few spots remain so sign up today! The summit is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts via keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions/workshops, as well as to network with thought leaders from various business sectors. Keynote speakers include Natasha Nicola (Amazon Web Services) and John Larson (Booz Allen Hamilton) who will share their expertise on leveraging AI for digital transformation and exploring possibilities for Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiʻi AI & Cloud Innovation Summit is being organized by TRUE Initiative and free registration for Native Hawaiian business owners is supported by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), in partnership with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the City and County of Honolulu, and the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi. #AI #NativeHawaiian #BusinessandCommerce #Cloud #OHAHawaii