Hoʻōla Maui participates in the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) Convention on Maui
This week, Hoʻōla Maui member organizations were proud to support their partner, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), at their 22nd annual Native Hawaiian Convention at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului. An estimated 1,800 attendees participated in important workshops, training sessions, and discussions around culture, economic development, health, education, housing, and community development, with a special focus on the people, history and future of Maui.
Hoʻōla Maui participated in the job fair to share information and connect with local job seekers.
A key part of the convention was the Job & Resource Fair, which spanned all four days of the event. Ho’ōla Maui was honored to be involved in the fair, and met with local job seekers to connect them with employment opportunities to support the successful clean-up for areas impacted by the August wildfires. Hoʻōla Maui also shared community resources and information about the project.
Hoʻōla Maui member organizations celebrated the accomplishments of Maui participants in the Hawaiian Trades Academy graduation ceremony on November 16. The ceremony recognized graduates of the Kākoʻo Maui Workforce Development Program–many of whom have been hired by Hoʻōla Maui member organizations in recent weeks. These Hoʻōla Maui crew members were relieved from their field work duties for the day so they could participate in their graduation ceremony; Ho’ōla Maui member organizations’ leadership gave lei and expressed their appreciation for all the graduates, who have shown such dedication to rebuilding their community and restoring the ʻāina.
Congratulations to Hoʻōla Maui team members who graduated from CNHA’s Hawaiian Trades Academy.
Graduates had earned their workforce certifications in OSHA safety, HAZMAT awareness and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Of all employers actively hiring Maui Trades Academy graduates, DAWSON and fellow Hoʻōla Maui members have hired the largest percentage to date. Hoʻōla Maui employers are proud to partner with CNHA to support local workforce development and training that will lead to Mauiʻs long-term revitalization.
On Thursday night, Hoʻōla Maui participated in a public community meeting about the fire debris removal program, hosted by CNHA. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), Maui County, and ʻĀina Archaeology shared information and answered questions from the community about the debris removal program and the right of entry process. More information about the consolidated debris removal program is available at www.mauirecovers.org/debrisremoval.
Hoʻōla Maui remains committed to ensuring the clean-up of Mauiʻs burn zones is efficient, thorough and in the best interests of the community and Hawaiian cultural resources. For project updates about our work, please visit our website.
