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Tourism and Gaming Working Group Session 4 Examines Tribal Gaming and Infrastructure in Hawaiʻi Context
The fourth session of the Tourism & Gaming Working Group was held on March 12, 2026 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The session focused on how gaming has functioned in established jurisdictions and how infrastructure can influence visitor activity.
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Nation of Hawaiʻi Establishes Official Film Commission
Advancing a Hawaiian-Led Screen Economy and Protecting Hawaiʻi’s Cultural and Creative Sovereignty
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Nation of Hawai‘i Film Commission: Film, Television & Digital Production in Hawai‘i
The Nation of Hawai‘i Film Commission serves as an advisory body supporting film, television, documentary, and digital media production aligned with Hawaiian cultural stewardship and long-term economic development.
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Rooted in ʻĀina, Rising in Enterprise: Puʻuhonua Mākeke Flourishes at Puʻuhonua O Waimānalo
On the sovereign landbase of Puʻuhonua O Waimānalo, beneath the Koʻolau and grounded in cultivated ʻāina, Puʻuhonua Mākeke continues to grow as a powerful expression of cultural resurgence and community-driven enterprise. Recently featured by HiNowDaily, the marketplace was highlighted as a space rooted in culture and connection — a gathering that reflects both the entrepreneurial […]
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Nation of Hawaiʻi Emphasizes Governance and Cultural Safeguards in Gaming Discussions
The February Tourism & Gaming Working Group held its third session at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, focusing on how gaming policy should be evaluated in the context of Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural and institutional landscape.
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Nation of Hawai‘i Calls for Deliberate Process in Gaming Testimony Before Legislature
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI — The Nation of Hawai‘i today testified before the Hawaiʻi State Legislature regarding two measures: HB2570 (Relating to Sports Wagering) and HB1945 (Relating to Gaming on Cruise Ships). Vice President Brandon Makaʻawaʻawa, who serves on the State’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group, delivered testimony grounded in the Nation’s broader position: governance first, listening […]
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The Dream of Economic Rebirth
An Editorial by President Pu‘uhonua Dennis Bumpy Kanahele A Vision for Hawai‘i’s Future There comes a time in the life of a people when a simple truth becomes impossible to ignore. For Native Hawaiians, that truth is this: being poor in our own homeland is no longer acceptable. Our awakening did not come from anger. […]
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Native Hawaiian Convention Panel — Gaming: Reclaiming Wealth and Restoring the Lāhui
At the Native Hawaiian Convention 2025, presented by the Hawaiian Council, a breakout panel brought together leaders to explore how gaming — led by Hawaiians, for Hawaiians — can serve as a tool for restoration and reconciliation. Hosted in the Youth Center in Tulalip WA, the discussion featured Brie Coyle Jones, Brandon Makaʻawaʻawa, Ryan Miller, […]
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La Hoʻi Hoʻi Ea: The Enduring Sovereignty of the Hawaiian People
On July 31st, we celebrate La Hoʻi Hoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, a powerful reminder of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s resilience and the restoration of its independence in 1843 after a brief British occupation. This day is not just a historical milestone but a living symbol of the sovereignty that continues to thrive within the Hawaiian […]
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When Culture Becomes Currency: A Hawaiian Response to Las Vegas Marketing Tactics
By the Nation of Hawai‘i News Agency A recent article published by CDC Gaming Reports titled “A Boost in Hawaiian Visitation to Las Vegas Could Help Boyd During F1 Weekend” attempts to spotlight economic optimism—but instead reveals a deeper, more disturbing truth: Native Hawaiian culture continues to be exploited as a marketing tool to drive […]
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Peace and Friendship Treaty Forges Collaboration Between ECO-6, Vanuatu, and Nation of Hawai’i
In a historic move towards global collaboration and economic development, the Independent & Sovereign Nation State of Hawai’i has entered into a comprehensive peace and friendship treaty with the Economic Community of States, Nations, Territories, and Realms of the African Diaspora Sixth Region (ECO-6), the Republic of Vanuatu (represented by the Vanuatu Trade Commission – Ghana), and the World Indigenous Bank
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Aloha First and Nation of Hawai‘i Unite Communities for Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief
Pu’uhonua O Waimanalo, ‘Oahu – In response to the devastating wildfire that has swept through Lāhainā, Aloha First, the non-profit arm of the and the Nation of Hawai‘i is working to bring direct disaster relief efforts to affected communities and Maui ’Ohana. The relief efforts aim to provide immediate assistance and support for those affected […]