Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 5, 1 May 1990 — Paglinawan named to NHCAP [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Paglinawan named to NHCAP

Lynette K. Paglinawan is the new executive director of the Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program (NHCAP) at Bishop Museum. Prior to the appointment, Paglinawan was unit manager at the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center supervising and training social work professionals. She was responsible for the administration and operations of the agency's programs and services to orphaned Hawaiian children and their families from the Punalu'u office on the windward side of O'ahu. She brings with her wide experiences in the educational and human services fields, with a strong commitment to preserving the Hawaiian heritage. She is married to Richard Paglinawan, administrator for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. NHCAP is dedicated to perpetuating traditional Native Hawaiian culture and values through research, educational programs and support to indigenous artists and culture experts. NHCAP was established by the passage of the American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act. Housed at Bishop Museum, the program is guided by a 13-member appointed board of trustees.

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