Convention Chair- Lorna Akima
Sub-Committee Chair- Kuʻumealoha Gomes (email: 3vsystems01@gmail.com)
UPDATE- November 8, 2019
Please visit the agenda page on the website or convention app for the most updated time and location.
Every Pua Lokelani Has Thorns: Ho‘oponopono in Daily Life
This workshop will highlight elements of conflict resolution and ho‘oponopono and its daily application in our lives. If life were a bouquet of beautiful pua lokelani, thorns on conflict and hihia will exist. Some feel that ho‘oponopono is an out-of-reach practice and beyond their grasp of understanding. This workshop will allow participants to access tools to seek resolution for challenges they face.
Presenter: Kupuna Earl Kawa‘a, Ho‘oponopono practitioner, LMSW, cultural practitioner, and Living Treasure of Hawai‘i honoree.
LAUHALA WORKSHOP
Participants will learn how to prep lauhala and weave a haliʻa mat. Workshop also includes the protocol for the use of the Haliʻa Mat, including ʻoli and pule. Cost for supplies: $20
Presenter: ʻAnakē Lorna Pacheco, Lauhala weaving practitioner, accompanied by Kumu Hula Pueo Pata.
KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA: RESTORING FAMILIY TIES
This narrated slide show of historical and modern photographs tells some of the stories of how Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa has helped more than 800 descendants reconnect to their Kalaupapa ancestors. Plans for The Kalaupapa Memorial will also be shared. Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization established in 2003 at the request of the Kalaupapa community. The ‘Ohana includes Kalaupapa residents, family members and descendants, friends of the community and anyone who supports the preservation of this important history. If you think you had family at Kalaupapa, please stop by and the ‘Ohana will try to help you find more information.
Presenter: Valerie Monson, Ka ʻOhana o Kalaupapa
LAUHALA WORKSHOP
Participants will prep lauhala to weave a kupeʻe (bracelet); cost for supplies $10
Presenter: ʻAnakē Lorna Pacheco, Lauhala weaving practitioner, accompanied by Kumu Hula Pueo Pata
BE AKAMAI WITH ROBERT’S RULES
The AHCC has traditionally used Robert’s Rules in its proceedings, to the chagrin of its membership especially those who do not know how to use this valuable tool. This workshop, coordinated by AHCC’s Nationally Certified Parliamentarian, Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson makes the learning fun and powerful and shares insights for using Robertʻs Rules in ways that are easy to understand and use. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Presenter: Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson, Nationally Certified Parliamentarian and AHCC Parliamentarian
KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA: RESTORING FAMILIY TIES
This narrated slide show of historical and modern photographs tells some of the stories of how Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa has helped more than 800 descendants reconnect to their Kalaupapa ancestors. Plans for The Kalaupapa Memorial will also be shared. Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization established in 2003 at the request of the Kalaupapa community. The ‘Ohana includes Kalaupapa residents, family members and descendants, friends of the community and anyone who supports the preservation of this important history. If you think you had family at Kalaupapa, please stop by and the ‘Ohana will try to help you find more information.
Presenter: Valerie Monson, Ka ʻOhana o Kalaupapa
COMPUTER WORKSHOP: How to Use Whova App and Facebook Tutorial
This workshop will cover the download and use of the 2019 AOHCC Annual Convention event app hosted by Whova . Participants will review how to view the agenda, paperless documents, request a seat at the workshops, chat and share photos with others attending our event and more. Participants will also learn how to set up a Facebook page for club use, and will include setting up the account, to set up an event, posting pictures and updates and more. Contact Info: ahcc.enehana@gmail.com Bring laptop and cell phone.
Presenter: Cythia Heinjus, AHCC Kōmike ʻEnehana Chair
BE AKAMAI WITH ROBERT’S RULES
The AHCC has traditionally used Robert’s Rules in its proceedings, to the chagrin of its membership especially those who do not know how to use this valuable tool. This workshop, coordinated by AHCC’s Nationally Certified Parliamentarian, Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson makes the learning fun and powerful and shares insights for using Robertʻs Rules in ways that are easy to understand and use. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Presenter: Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson, Nationally Certified Parliamentarian and AHCC Parliamentarian
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Participate in this workshop that provides members on all islands with heads up on DOT projects being planned and an opportunity for you to provide feedback on your concerns for the protection and preservation of wahi pana. Your insights are valuable to the DOT planning process. This is an opportunity to hear from a panel of DOT administrators, managers, and island district engineers, and for them to hear from you.
Presenters: Marshall Ando, Highway Administrator; Ken Tatsuguchi, Planning Program Manager; Larry Dill, Kauai District Engineer; George Acedede, Oʻahu District Engineer; Robin Shishido, Maui District Engineer; Harry Takiue, Hawaiʻi District Engineer.
CENSUS 2020 OUTREACH: LET’S GET COUNTED
Learn how the census count of Native Hawaiians is extremely important to federal funding for health, housing, and education. We as Native Hawaiian deserve to be supported for the continuation of programs that impact our Lāhui, and numbers are what makes the difference. Learn where the hard to count communities are and how your HCC may be able to access a grant to participate in outreach for the Census Count in 2020.
Presenters: Kūhiō Lewis, CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), and staff.
EA-DUCATON: YOUR VOICE, YOUR PRIORITIES AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Established by Congress in 1994 under the Native Hawaiian Education Act, the Native Hawaiian Education Council (NHEC) coordinates, assesses, reports and makes recommendations on the effectiveness of existing Native Hawaiian education programs to the U.S. Department of Education. Our community consultation process engages community feedback, insight and deeper discussion that helps us inform the DOE on funding priorities. We are seeking your input on what resources are needed now in order to solve our biggest challenges in our Native Hawaiian education and wider community.
Presenters: NHEC Council members: Niniau Simmons (DHHL), Waiʻaleʻale Sarsona, (Kamehemeha Schools), Elena Farden (NHEC)
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL AFFAIRS OF THE HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY (HTA)
The HTA is the state’s tourism agency responsible for strategically managing tourism to optimize benefits for Hawaii that integrates the interests of visitors, the community and the visitor industry. Importantly is the place of our Native Hawaiian community, our language, our people, out culture and traditions, in how visitors see, feel, touch, and ultimately remember our Hawaiʻi. In addtion, visitors to Hawaiʻi must understand that perpetuating Hawaiian culture and natural resources across HawaiʻI is a priority of our people.
Presenter: Kalani Kaʻanana, Director, HTA Hawaiian Cultural Affairs and staff
OLA I KA WAI: FIGHTING FOR WATER RIGHTS ON MAUI
In this workshop a penal of community leaders and residents speak about the issue of water rights and how challenging and costly it has been, while noting that the help of teams of experts skilled with challenging the Courts has helped as they are up against big monies and development. They share some of their successes, but note that the fight continues, and sends caution to all communities.
Presenters: Facilitator Jocelyn Doane, Senator Kai Kahele, Keeaumoku Kapu, Community leader and others.
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (NaHHA)
The mission of NaHHA is to promote Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions in the work place through consultation and education, and to provide opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community to shape the future of tourism. Through NaHHA our Native Hawaiian community is honored every day as the host culture. This workshop provides participants with an opportunity to give voice to the how tourism can honor our Native Hawaiian history and traditions.
DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS (DHHL)
The DHHL continues to be a resource that our people look to as a resource for land and housing. Hear what is current and get updates; also your opportunity to meet staff and get your questions answered.
HOUSING IN HAWAIʻI AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Housing issues that impact our Native Hawaiian community, including our kūpuna. Hear about projects of housing in Nānākuli, on Oʻahu. Also learn about important work that you could possibly become involved in in your own communities, to raise your voices in support of housing for those who are most in need.
Presenters: Pohai Ryan, Robin Danner, Kale Watson
HEʻEIA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE
Hear about the work that the Oʻahu’s Koʻolaupoko HCC has been involved in in protecting and preserving the valuable natural resources.
Presenters: Mahealani Cypher, Rocky Kaluhiwa, Kalani Kaluhiwa, and Donni Camvel
BE AKAMAI WITH ROBERT’S RULE
The AHCC has traditionally used Robert’s Rules in its proceedings, to the chagrin of its membership especially those who do not know how to use this valuable tool. This workshop, coordinated by AHCC’s Nationally Certified Parliamentarian, Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson makes the learning fun and powerful and shares insights for using Robertʻs Rules in ways that are easy to understand and use. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Presenter: Kamakaʻopiopiowiwiʻole Mahi-Gunderson, Nationally Certified Parliamentarian and AHCC Parliamentarian