#Collette Machado

OHA Leaders Issue Statement on Audit Suspension

The OHA chair and vice chair say that despite the news, they hope to work with the Legislature this session to ensure that programs and services to Native Hawaiians continue uninterrupted.

Machado Selected as New Chair of OHA Trustees

Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado was selected as the new chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees today.

Bill Recognizing Status of Native Hawaiians To Become Law

Senate Bill 1520, formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.

Akaka to Chair Indian Affairs Committee

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka will assume the Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Molokai Trustee Machado elected new OHA chair

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs moves forward under new leadership. Trustee Collette Machado was elected as the new Chair