Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 7, 1 July 2010 — poke nūhou news briefs [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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OHA launches 201 1 Community Grants program The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Grants program begins July 1, 2010, for the 2011 fiscal year. "In the midst of tough eeonomie times, OHA is pleased that it is still able to continue to financially support the community through its grants program," said OHA Chief Executive Officer Clyde Nāmu'o. "OHA's 2010-2016 Strategic Plan will help us focus our efforts to get the maximum impact from the monies we expend in our quest to serve Native Hawaiians." For the past decade, OHA has provided the community with millions of dollars through its various grant programs. These programs have been a part of OHA's unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of Native Hawaiians. "We look forward to another year of supporting community organizations statewide that are committed to making a difference in the lives of Native Hawaiians," said OHA Chairperson S. Haunani Apoliona. "Collaborations and partnerships with the various nonprofit groups around the state are vital to our mission of building a stronger Hawaiian community." Programs that will address immediate community needs and lay foundations for long-term eapaeity building of organizations are

encouraged to apply for funding. OHA's 2010-2016 Strategic Plan will be the guide for applicants to develop activities, events, projects and programs that are directly linked to strategic priorities and results. Information and training sessions will be conducted statewide to assist applicants on how to apply for funding. For information on workshops or to obtain an application, visit www.oha.org or eall 594-1961.

Comments sought on Ka'ena Point management The management of the Mokulē'ia portion of Ka'ena Point State Park will be discussed at the North Shore Neighborhood Board meeting on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Hale'iwa Elementary School cafeteria, 66-505 Hale'iwa Road in Hale'iwa, O'ahu. The Ka'ena Point Advisory Group (KPAG) will present management recommendations and welcomes puhlie comment. Onee finalized, KPAG will present its recommendations to the Board of Fand and Natural Resources, whieh will adopt a management plant for the area that will be implemented by the state Department of Fand and Natural Resources. Community members have complained about increasing offroad activity resulting in severe erosion and damage to sand dunes, cultural resources and endangered plant habitat. Crime in the area and inappropriate park uses,

including illegal bonfires and rave parties, have led to a degradation of natural, cultural and historical resources. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a member of KPAG, whieh also includes conservationists, cultural practitioners, fishermen, Friends of Ka'ena Point, the North Shore Neighborhood Board, O'ahu Burial Council, Wai'anae Neighborhood Board and YMCA Camp Erdman. The advisory board was formed by DFNR to work with the puhlie on forming recommendations for a Ka'ena Point Management Plan. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting and by e-mail at KPAGcomments@gmail. eom. Speakers at the upcoming meeting are encouraged to keep their comments under three minutes. For information, visit hawaii. gov/dlnr/kpsa. Forums to be held on Native Hawaiian Education Act With the Native Hawaiian Edu-

cation Act facing reauthorization this year in Congress, the puhlie is invited to participate in a series of Puwalu (all together) discussions to share input and express eommunity support for the federal law and the funding it provides to grantee organizations. Participation is recommended for cultural practitioners, eommu-nity-based organizations, charter schools, educators and members of the Native Hawaiian Education Council, according to Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement's Native Hawaiian Policy Center, whieh is organizing the forums through July. The remaining two-hour sessions start at 6 p.m. at the following dates and locations: Kaua'i • Wednesday, July 7, Wilcox Elementary School • Thursday, July 8, Kapa'a Elementary School Hawai'i Island • Tuesday, July 13, Hilo High School cafeteria O'ahu • Wednesday, July 14, King Intermediate cafeteria • Wednesday, July 21, Kapolei Middle School To attend, RSVP to 5968155 or email policy@hawaiian council.org. French delegates visit Hawai'i for Pacific Exchange A bilateral 2009 agreement between the National Oeeanie and Atmospheric Association's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the French Marine Protected Areas Agency has led to increased efforts in regional cooperation between Pacific Islands. On June 12, the first of 10 delegates from French Polynesia and France arrived in Hawai'i for three weeks to participate in a cruise to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, tour cultural and natural sites and meet with researchers, cultural practitioners, loeal, state

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and federal marine managers and staff from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Pacific Islands Region. A Memorandum of Agreement signed in November 2009 between the U.S. and France focuses on a Pacific Exchange of technical information, scientific data and practical experiences. It also calls for the development of methods for natural and cultural resource protection in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the development, coordination and evaluation of research, monitoring, outreach, education and enforcement programs. Ultimately the exchange will further the development of sister sanctuary relationships in the Pacific and in the Caribbean. Besides sharing information, such as new tools and techniques, 'Aulani Wilhelm, NOAA Superintendent for Papahānaumokuākea Marine

National Monument, said the international group will "share experiences with efforts to demonstrate the inextricable link between natural

and cultural heritage and improve integration of cultural values and knowledge into marine management."Adelegation

from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monu^

ment and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Pacific Islands Region is

expected to travel to French Polynesia within the next year. (hurch lū'au fundraisers Support two O'ahu community churches at their lū'au fundraisers, where kōkua by church members and families make the food unbeat-

able. On Saturday, July 17, Kaumakapili Church in Kalihi will be selling $17 take-out boxes

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at 5 p.m will offer a $25 all-you-can-

eat sitting, whieh includes Hawaiian entertainment

^ and 'ono kālua pig, ehieken long rice andlomi salmon. For tickets, eall 845-0908. Lili'uokalani Church

in Haleiwa will hold its

annual fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m Entertainers include Amy Hanaiali'i and the Kamehameha Schools Glee Club conducted by Aaron Mahi, and will be serving dishes such as squid lū'au. Tickets are $17. Call Barbara Hubbardat 638-7300. ■

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