ʻĀina, water justice focus of new conference series
The series will bring together esteemed community leaders to discuss advancing the protection of ʻāina (land) and wai through policy and law.
Native Hawaiian strategies presented at Vienna climate change conference
Audiences were captivated by recently published research based on regenerative practices that allowed Hawaiʻi’s Indigenous population to thrive for centuries.
ʻAhi recovery up, more fish caught thanks to no-fishing zones
The world’s largest no-fishing zone has increased the catch rate of yellowfin tuna by 54% in nearby waters.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kūpono
Kūpono—Upright, honest, decent, proper, appropriate, rightful, reliable, worth, merit, excellence.
UH alumna 1st Obama Foundation scholar from Hawaiʻi
Kealohakuʻualohakuʻupokiʻi Balaz is the first person from Hawaiʻi to be selected for the program since its inception in 2018.
8 nominees proposed for new Mauna Kea authority board
The new management body will be tasked with decision-making and stewardship relating to Maunakea.
Shining haumāna selected to lead Hawaiʻinuiākea graduates
Kamalani Oshiro and Kaneikoliakawahineikaʻiukapuomua Baker will guide the college’s graduates at commencement.
Hawaiian studies students urge U.N. to investigate Red Hill leaks, Indigenous rights
Five students participate in the annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.
Indigenous urban design earns award for architecture student
An architecture student received an award from the APA Hawaiʻi Chapter for her project that incorporates new urban typology in service to Indigenous design.
$1M for culturally relevant computer science education
Assistant Professor Dan Hoffman was awarded nearly a $1 million NSF grant to advance research and practice in culturally-relevant computing.
