Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 12, 1 December 2001 — Council vacancies [ARTICLE]

Council vacancies

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Council (NHHPC) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on this eouneil whieh serves as an advisory body to the OHA Board of Trustees on issues pertaining to historic preservation and cultural conservation. The mission of the NHHPC is to improve the quality of life and ensure the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians by preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural and historic resources, and empowering all Hawaiians to participate in the stewardship of these properties, traditions, practices and values. Members are chosen to assure a broad and balanced geographical representation of professional and cultural disciplines involved with historic preservation. Presently, there are several vacancies for the island of O'ahu; however, applicants from the other islands will be considered. To request a NHHPC application or for further information, please eall OHA's Hawaiian Rights Division at 594-1970. Completed applications must be postmarked by Jan. 5.