Culture & Arts

Hawaiian culture, language, and heritage are recognized in state law and protected through dedicated institutions. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs advocates for Native Hawaiian communities and manages assets held in trust. The State Historic Preservation Division reviews projects that may affect cultural sites and burial grounds. Language revitalization programs are funded through the state budget. Decisions about land use, development approvals, and cultural education funding directly affect the preservation of practices and places that define Hawaii's identity.

Upcoming Meetings (14)

The Committee on Beneficiary Advocacy and Empowerment

OHA Beneficiary Advocacy and Empowerment

Wed, Apr 1 · 9:00 AM Remote Meeting by Interactive Conference Technology Viewable at https://www.oha.org/livestream OR Listen by phone: (213) 338-8477 Webinar ID: 871 6369 7826

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Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027)

Wed, Apr 1 · 9:00 AM Online via Teams: http://tinyurl.com/BFED-Committee Remote oral testimony is also available online via the same Teams link. In-person testimony and viewing: Council Chamber, Kalana O Maui Building, 8th Flr., 200 South High St., Wailuku, Hawai‘i

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OHA Investments and Land Management Committee

OHA Beneficiary Advocacy and Empowerment

Wed, Apr 1 · 10:00 AM Virtual Meeting and at Nā Lama Kukui 560 N. Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

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OHA Committee on Budget and Finance (BF)

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Budget & Finance Committee

Wed, Apr 1 · 11:00 AM Remote Meeting by Interactive Conference Technology and In-person Meeting at OHA Mauli Ola Boardroom Nā Lama Kukui 560 N. Nimitz Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96817 viewable at https://www.oha.org/livestream OR Listen by phone: (213) 338-8477 Webinar ID: 879 8435 9331

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Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027)

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:00 PM In-Person Only: Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Social Hall 91 Pukalani Street Pukalani, Hawaiʻi

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University of Hawaii Board of Regents Committee on Kuleana Meeting

Board of Regents

Thu, Apr 2 · 8:30 AM University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Bachman Hall 1st Floor Conference Room 106A/B 2444 Dole Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822

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Meeting of the Board of Trustees - Office of Hawaiian Affairs

OHA Board of Trustees

Thu, Apr 2 · 9:00 AM virtual meeting can be viewed and observed via livestream on OHA’s website at www.oha.org/livestream or in-person at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817.

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Hawai‘i Island Nā Ala Hele Advisory Council Meeting

Hawaii Island Na Ala Hele Advisory Council

Thu, Apr 2 · 6:00 PM DOFAW Hilo Baseyard, 19 E. Kawili St., Hilo, HI and via ZOOM

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Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027)

Thu, Apr 2 · 6:00 PM In-Person Only: Pāʻia Community Center, Social Hall 252 Hana Highway Pāʻia, Hawaiʻi

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Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027)

Mon, Apr 6 · 6:00 PM In-Person Only: Helene Hall, Social Hall 150 Keawa Place Hāna, Hawaiʻi

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Maui Lānaʻi Island Burial Council

Island Burial Councils

Wed, Apr 8 · 9:00 AM Department of Land and Natural Resources Maui District Office Complex Conference Room 130 Mahalani Street Wailuku, HI 96793; Via Teams

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