What's Being Discussed
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees is holding a community meeting on Hawaiʻi Island on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting takes place in person at the Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at UH Hilo, and is also available to watch or join online and by phone.

Hawaiʻi Island and OHA updates — a general status report on OHA's current work in the community
County of Hawaiʻi update — presented by Mayor Kimo Alameda
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo update — the Chancellor and other UH Hilo leaders will share news from the university
Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani Hawaiian Language College update — the college's director and a faculty coordinator will provide an overview of the college's programs and progress
Formal agreement signing — OHA and Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani will sign an official agreement reaffirming OHA's legal commitment to support the Hawaiian language college, as required by state law
OHA insurance renewals — a discussion about renewing OHA's insurance coverage for the coming year
Community concerns and celebrations — an open opportunity for the public to raise topics beyond the formal agenda

Decisions Expected

The board may vote to approve OHA's insurance policy renewals for December 2026 through December 2027
Trustees will formally sign a partnership agreement with UH Hilo's Hawaiian language college

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiians and community members on Hawaiʻi Island
Students, faculty, and supporters of Hawaiian language education
Anyone interested in OHA's role in supporting Hawaiian culture and language programs