Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

“Papakōlea has a long history of a presence of families who can cook, who cater parties,” said Aunty Puni Kekauoha. “But they always had a hard time finding a commercial kitchen.” That search now becomes a little easier with the Sept. 13 blessing of the new Papakōlea Commercial Kitchen, nestled in the community center of ...
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In the first visit of an organized group from one of the Hawaiian Royal Societies, the women of ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, 58-strong, paid a visit to Hale Kalanianaʻole, today. The tour, led by Richard Paglinawan and his wife, started at Bishop Museum, stopped at Hawaiian Home Lands, and was slated to tour Kapolei homesteads before heading ...
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The Hawaiian Homes Commission has scheduled a community meeting at Papakōlea Community Center on September 19, at 6:00 p.m. Download the flier with complete information here Visit the Hawaiian Homes Commission meetings page The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Notice of Annual Hawaiian Homes Commission Regular Meeting On Monday, September 19, 2011 At 10:00 a.m. ...
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Keaukaha-Pana’ewa farmers celebrate new market HILO — With hula, song, plenty of food and homegrown products, the  Keaukaha-Pana’ewa Farmers Association celebrated the opening of its Pana’ewa Hawaiian Market on Saturday, September, 10, in Hilo. The market, located on land leased from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands along Railroad Avenue across of Home Depot, opened ...
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced his appointments for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Established in July when Governor Abercrombie signed Act 195, the NHRC starts the process that will eventually lead to federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.