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Native Hawaiian Organizations 8(a) Companies and Parent Non-Profits

Native Hawaiian Organizations 8(a) Companies and Parent Non-Profits . Presented to: National 8(a) Association Conference June 17-18, 2014. What is an NHO?. Any Community Service Organization serving Native Hawaiians in the State of Hawaii which:

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Native Hawaiian Organizations 8(a) Companies and Parent Non-Profits

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  1. Native Hawaiian Organizations 8(a) Companies and Parent Non-Profits Presented to: National 8(a) Association Conference June 17-18, 2014

  2. What is an NHO? • Any Community Service Organization serving Native Hawaiians in the State of Hawaii which: • Is a non-profit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; • Is controlled by Native Hawaiians; and, • Whose activities will principally benefit Native Hawaiians.

  3. Laulima – working together Kūpono – uncompromising integrity Po`okela – strive for excellence Ho`omau – perseverance and endurance Kuleana – responsibility as an honor and privilege Our Values

  4. Strategy Native Peoples face the same socio-economic challenges Share lessons learned on what programs work and which ones don’t Collaborate on joint programs tailored to meet specific needs Non-profit activities can lead to B2B relationships between Native Program Participants (NHOs, ANCs, and Indian Tribes)

  5. NHO Structure • State Non-Profit • Incorporated in Hawaii • Majority Owner of • For-Profit 8a Companies 51% owned by NHO 75% owned by NHO 100% owned by NHO

  6. What NHOs Do Extra-curricular STEM education programs for youth Mentorship & job training in high-tech and emerging industries Technical assistance for small and start-up businesses Legal advocacy Scholarships Curriculum development for STEM Native practices in farm and fish pond restoration Job training and placement Nutrition education for care givers of pre-school youth Free modeling and ADA compliance retrofitting of homes Mentoring and coaching for robotics Investment in Native film and media

  7. Foundation Overview • Non-profit 501(c)3 corporation • Activities benefit youth of Hawaii • Innovative programs combine leadership, science, technology, and environmental stewardship

  8. Alaka`ina Foundation Activities • Digital Bus Program • Offering state of the art mobile laboratories on Maui and Moloka`i—since 2005 • Placed based science projects to K-12 students that meet Hawaii DOE (HCPSII) standards; over 15,000 students reached • Educator professional development • Mentoring Program with UH Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program, Manu Kai and PMRF • Grants and Scholarships • Chaminade University Hogan Entrepreneur Program • Lua, Inc. • Kaumakapili Church • Waianae HS and Baldwin HS Robotics Programs

  9. Digital Bus Program

  10. Maui Economic Development Board Maui Economic Opportunity UH – Maui College Maui Coastal Land Trust Pacific Biodiesel First Wind Young Brothers Maui Electric Company Kamehameha Schools NOAA Digital Bus Partnerships • Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary • Ko`ie`ie Fishpond Association • Maui Nui Botanical Garden • Na PuaNo`eau • Kihei Youth Center • Hana Youth Center • PaeLoko • `ImiNaauao • The Nature Conservancy

  11. Maui Digital Bus • Maui Bus – Ka`a `Imi `Ike • “Vehicle for Seeking Knowledge” • Powered by Maui produced bio-diesel; telescoping wind-turbine and photo-voltaic panels on roof • Development and refinement of new K-12 curriculum with focus on sustainability and renewable energy technology

  12. Examples of Programs Offered • Flagship Curriculum • I Spy at the Beach – Kindergarten • Tide Pools – 2nd and 3rd Grade • Coral Critters – 3rd and 4th Grade • Ocean Pollution Solutions – 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade • My Watershed – 7th Grade • `Aina Curriculum • Lo`i Labs: Soil, H2O, and Stream Studies • Kai Curriculum • Algae Growth • Plankton ID Lab • Wai Curriculum • Stream Sense • What is a Watershed? • What is Water Stored?

  13. Moloka`i Digital Bus Maintenance of ahupua`a curriculum Expansion of programs beyond elementary, specifically targeting middle school Exploring new partnerships with Moloka`i Health Center and Moloka`i Community Services Center

  14. Moloka`i Digital Bus • 2013-14 Moloka`i Ho`ike Project • NOAA B-WET grant funded • 20 teachers and 300 students • Serving all 6 public schools on island • Goal – inspire keiki to take responsibility for their future and island home • Focused on protecting the environment, both ocean and land

  15. Native Values

  16. NHOs Vision • Purpose • Provide support for the Native Hawaiian community and Hawaii’s local economy • Building businesses and creating job opportunities • Mission • Serve as economic engines • Enable Native Hawaiians to serve and support their own communities economically, socially, and culturally

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