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Homestead Hawaiians Request Legislation on Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

The Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA) is partnering with the Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands (AHHL-Waitlist), both beneficiary organizations registered with the United States Department of Interior. These statewide homestead associations will work with the Hawaiʻi State Legislature in an effort to enact two administrative amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920.

Homestead leaders elect new governing council chair

The Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA) elected KipuKai Kualii, a waitlist native Hawaiian from Kauaʻi to chair the SCHHA Governing Council.  The council expressed aloha and gratitude to its departing chairperson of the last eight years, Robin Puanani Danner.

Hawaiian Homestead nonprofit purchases apartments to maintain affordability

A Hawaiian homestead nonprofit governed by enrolled members of the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead purchased a 6-unit apartment property in downtown Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi. 

First HUD 184 Mortgage Loan Prequalification Issued to a Farmer on Hawaiian Home Lands

“It’s the first time ever, that a loan prequalification has been issued to a farmer, since the Congress created HUD184a, something that our farmers and ranchers have been denied to even apply for, for more than 20 years,” said Robin Puanani Danner, chairwoman for the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations.

Conference to Mark 150th Birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole

The Maui Centennial Puwalu (conference) at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26 marks the 150th birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. The virtual event also salutes the centennial of the 1921 Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

Perez-Wendt Named to Native Hawaiian Roll Commission

The Commission was established to start the process aimed at establishing federal recognition for Native Hawaiians. Perez Wendt is the Maui representative, who resides in Wailuanui.

Maui Businessman Gives Gift to Help Hawaiian Practitioners

Ponchos Solar Service, a Native Hawaiian owned small business presented a $10,000 check to the Hawaiian Way Fund