Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 9, 1 September 2013 — OHA to holel Island Burial Council application workshops [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OHA to holel Island Burial Council application workshops

OHA will be hosting workshops across the state to assist individuals interested in serving on their Island Burial Councils with the application process. To assist the Island Burial Councils in upholding their important kuleana of protecting iwi kupuna, OHA is placing greater focus on nominating candidates to help to fill current and future vacancies. At the application workshops, we will discuss: • The requirements and kuleana of Island Burial Council members; • The OHA applieahon and nomination process; • The appointment and confirmation process. The workshops will be held on eaeh island as follows. For more information, contact kamailem@oha.org.

> Kaua'i Tuesday, Sept. 17, 5-7 p.m. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kaua'i Office 4405 Kukui Grove St., Suite 103 Lihu'e, Hl 96766 RSVP: (808) 241-3390 > Moloka'i Wednesday, Sept. 18, 3-4:30 p.m. 0HA/DHHL Conference Room 600 Kulana 'Ūiwi, Building D Kaunakakai, Hl 96748 RSVP: (808) 560-3611, sarahn@oha.org

> O'ahu Tuesday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 0ffice of Hawaiian Affairs, Board Room 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hl 96813 RSVP: (808) 594-1759, kamailem@oha.org > Maui Wednesday, 0ct. 2, 5-7 p.m. J. WalterCameron Center Auditorium 95 Mahalani St. Wailuku, Hl 96793 RSVP: (808) 873-3364, royn@oha.org

> Lāna'i TBA Contact kamailem@oha.org for more information. > West Hawai'i Tuesday, 0ct. 8, 5-7 p.m. West Hawai'i Civic Center — CommunityHale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building G Kailua-Kona, Hl 96740 RSVP: (808) 327-9525 > East Hawai'i Wednesday, 0ct. 9, 6-8 p.m. Keaukaha Elementary School cafeteria 240 Desha Ave. Hilo, Hl 96720 RSVP: (808) 920-6418

Burial Council Representatives Map shows the current term status of the Burial Council regional seats. For more information, please see the August KWO.

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