THE 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION

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1 THE 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION OCOTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 12, 2016 SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL & RESORT

2 ANHC 2016 Auamo Kuleana CONVENTION SNAPSHOT Top: CNHA volunteer and Kaupe a Homestead Leader, Iwalani McBrayer is all smiles as she manages the vendors in The Marketplace. Middle: Friends of Moku ula practitioners from Maui bring crafts, traditional nose flutes, and smiles to The Marketplace. Below: Aunty Kanani from Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders Association enjoying the company of her mo opuna (grandson). CONVENTION ATTENDEES 450 SCHOLARSHIPS DISBURSED 300 ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED 109 PARTNERS & SPONSORS 22 VENDORS & EXHIBITORS 38 DYNAMIC SPEAKERS 30+ BREAKOUT SESSIONS 15 CONVENTION AWARDS 12 POLICIES PRESENTED 24+

3 3 Above: An Ohe hano ihu (bamboo nose flute) is sampled at The Marketplace. Right: Aunty Betty Jenkins accepts her award from Papa Ola Lokahi. Top: The convention plenary sessions hosts speakers from various organizations sharing resources and updates on their programs. Left: Na Maka Kahiko sold earrings styled after ohe kapala or kapa stamping patterns. These are hand-carved into koa and ohe (bamboo).

4 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION Above: Michelle Kauhane, CNHA President, welcomes attendees to the 15th Annual Convention. Bellow: Kumu Niuli i Heine and Na Pualei o Likolehua perform during opening protocol with CNHA staff CONVENTION CAUCUSES Each year, over a three-day period, the Convention promises the delivery of informative events and sessions that appeal to a diverse range of community development practitioners traveling from across the Nation and Pacific, seeking collaboration and networking opportunities. Housing Policy Caucus Hawaiian Community Assets (Jeff Gilbreath, Executive Director) Homestead Policy Caucus Robin Danner (SCHHA Chairman) Small Business Caucus Holomua Consulting (Shannon Edie & Daphne Tong-Pave) Arts & Culture Policy Caucus The Pu uhonua Society (Noelle Kahanu for Maile Meyer) Native Hawaiian Education Caucas Kamehameha Schools, Aha Punana Leo & Native Hawaiian Education Council (Wai ale ale Sarsona, Namaka Rawlins & Sylvia Hussey) Healthcare Briefing & Policy Caucus Papa Ola Lokahi, Native Hawaiian Health Consortium and Queens Health (Sheri-Ann Daniels, Kealoha Fox, & Diane Paloma) 4

5 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION Next Gen Leaders Briefing & Policy Caucus Hawai inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge (Dr. Kaiwipuni Lipe, Dr. Willy Kauai & Ka omaka Aki) Above Left: Mayoral Candidates Blue Continent Caucus Payu-ta & National CAPACD (Sarah Thomas Nededog & Lisa Hasegawa) respond to questions during the Policy Day Luncheon. (L to R): Kumu Niulii Heine opens convention with the oli workshop. Art from Kupa a Hee is on display at The Marketplace. CNHA convention guests stop for photos between caucus sessions and workshops. 5 Caucus Resources can be found at

6 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION 2016 CONVENTION AWARDS Since the very first Convention, CNHA has partnered with corporate citizens and community-based organizations to honor outstanding individuals or organizations making significant contributions in their community. NATIVE HAWAIIAN NONPROFIT AWARD PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION AWARD PRESENTED BY KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS H. Ka umealani K. Walk NATIVE HAWAIIAN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD BY CNHA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND Anu Style NATIVE HAWAIIAN NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED BY HAWAIINUIĀKEA SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE Julie U ilani Au Undergraduate Student NATIVE HAWAIIAN NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED BY HAWAIINUIĀKEA SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE Emma Oto-Pale Graduate Student (Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work) NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVOCATE AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION Puanani Burgess COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AWARD PRESENTED BY COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT Kelly Sanders NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOUSING AWARD PRESENTED BY HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (Rural LISC) 6

7 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH AWARD P R ES EN TED BY PA PA O L A LOKAHI Betty Jenkins MO O AWARD P R ES EN TED BY N Ā M EA HAWAII Carl F.K. Pao Charlton Kupa a Hee COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD P R ES EN TED BY THE I M UA G ROUP AN D N A A A HUHI WA Richard Dickie Nelson III, Keli i Skippy Ioane, Sherilyn Adams Kaliko Chun James Akiona Charles Aipia 7

8 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION WHAT DID YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AT CONVENTION? I attended the next gen leadership caucus. I loved it in my group (health hui) we had the three different generations and we were able to communicate with each other our ideas, etc. of the panel. Marketplace was great to see local business - very refreshing in Waikiki! Ability to express mana o on issues and how concerns may be implemented 8

9 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION ATTENDING THE CONVENTION ATTENDED A PAST CONVENTION? 29% Community Member 40% 11% 51% Non-Profit Employee Business Owner Homesteader NO 4% 4% 2% Foundation Member Local Policy Maker National Policy Maker YES 7% Student In Percentage (%) Total Respondants: % 31% In Percentage (%) Total Respondants: 159 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND OTHERS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION? In Percentage (%) Total Respondants: % HOW DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION KNOW CNHA? Total Respondants: 144 Convention Sponsor or funder 8% Accessed CNHA products or services 24% CNHA partner 24% CNHA member organization 49% CNHA member organization Voting Member 22% CNHA member organization Non-voting Member 24% 9

10 COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT ABOUT CNHA CNHA STAFF CONTACT Founded in 2001, CNHA is a statewide and national network of over 100 Native Hawaiian Organizations. CNHA s mission is to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. CNHA achieves its mission through the administration of a Community Loan Fund, which includes the coordination of the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention. The organization is governed by a 21-member board of directors and employs an 8-member staff. Michelle Kauhane President & CEO Napali J.S. Woode Senior Vice President & CFO Geri Mendiola Program Manager Kehau Meyer Program Manager Jordyn Danner Program Manager Angie Aipoalani Project Accountant 2149 Lauwiliwili Street / Ste. 200 Kapolei, Hawaii Tel / FAX / info@hawaiiancouncil.org Paula Kaupu Administrative Assistant Terri Aweau Training Specialist