Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 36, Number 6, 1 June 2019 — 'lolani Palace announces He Mele Lāhui Hawai'i program [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

'lolani Palace announces He Mele Lāhui Hawai'i program

Hawaiian entertainer Ku'uipo Kumukahi in the Palace's lmprisonmenl Room. - Photo: īhe Friends of 'lolani Palaee

In an effort to convey the monarchy era splendor of this historic landmark to visitors from around the world, 'Iolani Palaee recently announced its new He Mele Lāhui Hawai'i program, featuring twice monthly pop-up performances by acclaimed Hawaiian entertainer Ku'uipo Kumukahi in the Palace's Imprisonment Room. He Mele

Lāhui Hawai'i is presented in partnership with the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Kumukahi is a professional Hawaiian music performer, songwriter and recording artist who has committed her life to the education, preservation, perpetuation and promotion of the

Hawaiian language through poetry and mele. She is currently the director of Hawaiian culture and community relations at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, where she serves as the live consciousness of Hawaiian heritage at Pualeilani. A firm believer in community collaboration, Kumukahi supports a variety of efforts to build and maintain community relationships. The following is the remaining 2019 schedule of He Mele Lāhui Hawai'i performances, whieh take plaee from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. All

dates are subject to change. > June 12 and 26 > July 10 and 24 > August 7 and 21 > September 4 and 18 > October 2 and 16 > November 6 and 20 > December 4 and 18 Entry to the Palaee is required for these performances. For more information about He Mele Lāhui Hawai'i, visit IolaniPalace.org or eall (808) 522-0822. A new Native Hawaiian career and technical education program at Windward CC 'Ao Kahi is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education project sponsored by Alu Like, ine. and funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The 'Ao Kahi project is expanding opportunities at Windward CC for Native Hawaiian students to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials and hands-on learning in

Information and Computer Science (ICS), specifically in cybersecurity. The project covers Windward CC student tuition to complete the Certificate of Competence in Information Security, a 40-hour internship on campus or with a business organization ($12.50/ hour stipend), and student support throughout the duration of the grant (scheduled for three years). 'Ao Kahi is for Native Hawaiian* students with a minimum 2.0. GPA" who will: • register and complete ICS 171, ICS 281, and ICS 282, as well as ICS 184 if needed • be able to attend ALL classes with a positive work habit and a positive attitude • be able to participate in all other required project activities (i.e, project feedback) Take three courses to earn a Certificate of Competence in Information Security: • ICS 171 - Introduction to Computer Security (3 credits) • ICS 281 - Ethical Hacking (3 credits) • ICS 282 - Computer Forensics (3 credits) Optional: • ICS 184 - Introduction to Networking (3 credits) (optional prerequisite based on math and computer experience) • ICS classes listed above are either online or hybrid • Career and internship advising begins upon registration • Internship and job plaeemenī assistance starts after eompleīion ofICS 171 • Coordinator supports students throughout the duration of the grant The 'Ao Kahi project is a great option for Native Hawaiian students interested in any major since these computer skills are valuable personally and professionally. We weleome students to start their ICS career pathway at Windward Community College, *Proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry ean be verified by birth certificate, Hawaiian registry card, or a verification letter from Kamehameha Schools, Department of SEE NEWS BRIEFS ON PAGE 21

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Continued from page 20 Hawaiian Home Lands, orHawai'i State Department of Health. " Minimum 2.0 GPA ean be from high school or community college. HCAP Low-lneome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help O'ohu households with their energy bills Honolulu Community Action Program, Ine. (HCAP) will be accepting applications for the Low-Ineome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting June 3, 2019, on O'ahu. LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to assist low-ineome households in meeting their home energy needs. Offered onee a year, LIHEAP provides income-eligible households with assistance in paying their electric or gas bills. In 2018, HCAP helped over 4,980 O'ahu families apply for energy assistance through LIHEAP. O'ahu residents who qualify ean apply for one of two programs available through LIHEAP in 2019. The first is "Gas or Electric Bill Payment Assistance," whereby an

energy credit is applied to the gas or electric accounts of households having difficulty paying these bills. The second is "Energy Crisis Intervention," whereby households whose electricity has been shut off in the past sixty days or is scheduled to be shut off within seven days are provided Hnaneial assistance. HCAP will be accepting applications at its five District Service Centers on O'ahu, starting June 3, 2019 and ending June 28, 2019. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday 9 am - 12 noon. Applicants must bring the following documents and information with them to apply: 1. Current original HECO eleetric bill or Hawai'i Gas bill 2. Proof of residence 3. Photo identification. 4. Social security numbers 5. Proof of age or disability 6. Proof of ineome 7. Proof of non-citizen status

Another option for applicants is to print and fill out fonns through the HCAP website at www. hcapweb.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap. Applicants must bring the forms with them to the application site. The forms cannot be submitted online or mailed. Interested applicants may eall any of the HCAP District Service Centers for more information on dates, times, and program requirements. For more information, visit our website at www.hcapweb.org or our social media accounts:@ HCAPhi. Mono Mele celebrotes music ond educotion in 3-in-l concert Mana Mele, the Hawaiian music and education nonprofit, is holding a 3-in-l benefit this month, bringing together Hawaiian immersion schools, charter schools, and musieal artists to ho'okani pila and to premiere their newest video. Confirmed performances by Kapena, Josh Tatofi, Paula Fuga, Shane & Caleb of Sudden Rush, students, and more. Check out manamele. org for more info. Sat„ June 29, 2019 (3-10pm, doors open at 2:30pm) at Victoria Ward Park (980 Auahi Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96814). ■

This program will help you pay your bills. - Photo: Nelson Gospor