Hawaiian convention to hold opening ceremonies on Oct. 12

The opening ceremony of the 9th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention begins with a traditional oli session with kumu Leina`ala Kalama Heine of Na Pualei o Likolehua.  The welcoming address will be presented by Maile Meyer, Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii, and Michael Nahoopii, Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. It will be at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.

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Convention Week Agenda Outline

Friday - Sunday, Oct. 8-10 - Benefit Basketball Tournament
Participate in the Hawaiian Way Fund Benefit Basketball Tournament.
All proceeds support Native Hawaiian cultural and community development nonprofits.
Click here for Tournament Information.

Monday, Oct. 11 – Pre-Convention Events
Next Generation Leaders Forum Chaired by UH Hawaiian Studies
Environmental Protection Agency Youth Meeting
CNHA Board of Directors & Members Meeting
Story of Keaomelemele by Na Pualei O Likolehua
I MUA Group & NHLDEF Hawaiian Leadership Reception

Tuesday, Oct. 12 – Sovereignty In Action 
Convention Marketplace
Oli Workshop with Kumu Leina'ala Kalama Heine
Convention Opening Ceremony
Sovereignty in Action Forum
Annual Report Luncheon
Maoli Art Collectors Reception

Wednesday, Oct. 13 – Grants Forum & Business Summit
Convention Marketplace
Grants Forum by OHA, DBEDT & NOAA
Business Summit by NACA & NHOA
HCA Housing Luncheon
Grant Training Sessions
Bishop Museum Banquet

Thursday, Oct. 14 –  Pacific Islanders Policy Forum
Convention Marketplace
Pacific Islanders Policy Forum with White House Initiative on AAPI
Gubernatorial Candidates Luncheon