#Huamakahikina

Historic $1 Billion secured for Native Hawaiian projects and initiatives

The Native Hawaiian Legislative Caucus’ priorities included addressing the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist, settling the Kalima Case, and planning the Mauna Kea Stewardship and oversight authority.

Center for Hula and Associated Arts proposed in Wailuku Arts District on Maui

Mayor Michael Victorino announced that a group of Maui Kumu Hula and the County of Maui are in early planning stages to establish a cultural center called “Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art,” to be located in Wailuku, Maui.

Historic “Huamakahikina Declaration” Ratified on the Integrity, Stewardship, and Protection of Hula

Hundreds of Kumu Hula came together in recent months to create and ratify the “Huamakahikina Declaration,” a historic document on the integrity, stewardship, and protection of hula.