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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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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, […]