Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 6, 1 June 2006 — 'Keep It Hawaiʻi' [ARTICLE]

'Keep It Hawaiʻi'

lune 16 is the deadline for nominations for "Keep It Hawai'i," the 15-year-old awards program acknowledging excellence in Hawaiian cultural application and portrayal. "Keep It Hawai'i" encourages organizaSee BRIEFS on pags 5

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Cūntinued fram page 4 tions, individuals and businesses to embrace Hawaiian culture with emphasis on authenticity, usage, uniqueness, educational value and longevity. This year, a group of Hawaiian cultural practitioners has refined the program, guided by the Hawaiian Cultural Program Advisory Council of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority. "Keep It Hawai'i" has both kama'āina and malihini as its focus, and is designed to enhanee the quality of life and unique sense of plaee in Hawai'i. For information on the application process, contact The Schiller Agency at 531-1800, or visit www.hawaii.gov/tourism.

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