Read HAC’s full report on the 2026 Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Convention, submitted by Leimomi Khan. The report covers the election of new Party Chair Makai Freitas, key committee actions (including a significant Rules Committee amendment on midterm vacancy recusal), resolutions of interest to the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, and a recap of HAC’s convention workshop, “Understanding the Political Relationship of Native Hawaiians.” It also includes a draft resolution on federal recognition and next steps for protecting Native Hawaiian programs.

HAC Report on DPH 2026 Convention

The Policy & Planning Special Committee (“Committee”) respectfully submits the proposed 2026 General Revision of the Bylaws (“2026 General Revision”) of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus (“HAC”) of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and recommends that the Executive Committee approve the proposed 2026 General Revision for submission to the HAC General Membership for consideration and ratification.

The current bylaws (“2018 Bylaws”) were amended by the HAC General Membership on February 15, 2018 and ratified by the State Central Committee on March 24, 2018.

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THE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI‘I
PRESENTS A TWO-DAY EDUCATIONAL FORUM on NATIONHOOD

(Honolulu, Hawaii, 24 Nov. 2021). Hawaiians are the only indigenous group in the United States that does not have political sovereignty. Are Hawaiians capable of self-governance? And if so, what kind of Hawaiian Nation is feasible for Native Hawaiians?

Prominent Hawaiians, expert in “Nationhoodʻ for Hawaiians will speak on this very important subject affecting both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian residents of Hawaii and the U.S.

This virtual event, sponsored by the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, Democratic Party of Hawaii, will take place on Wed. December 1 at 6 pm, and Thur., December 2 at 6 pm.

Federal Recognition / Nation Within a Nation

December 1st at 6 pm

REGISTER HERE

FEATURING:

Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa, Ph.D.-Professor Kamakakūokalani Ctr for Hawaiian Studies

Robin Danner, Chair of the Sovereignty Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations

QUESTIONS FROM VIEWERS

Independent Hawaiian Nation

December 2nd, 6 pm

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Keanu Sai, Ph.D. Founding member of the Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics

Edmund Keliʻi Paki-Silva Jr. – Federal judge for the Aniyvwiya Cherokee Nation

QUESTIONS FROM THE VIEWERS

MODERATED BY Juanita Kawamoto Brown, HAC CHAIR

With An Introduction by Melodie Aduja

Commentators: Lei Kihoi, Esq. and Mona Bernardino, Esq.

This event will be streamed LIVE via the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Facebook Group Page (link) and Youtube Page (link) (speakers subject to change)

Brought to you by the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus,
Juanita Mahiʻenaʻena Brown Kawamoto, Chair

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Educational Forum,
HB499 – Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00PM

THE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAI‘I

PRESENTS AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM on HB 499,
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND

The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus and many Native Hawaiian organizations are opposed to this bill.

Hoʻoholo a i ʻole Hoʻopunipuni

“Progress or Pretense”

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6pm

Video Archive:

REGISTER ON ZOOM (link)

FEATURING:

HISTORICAL INFO ON THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST: MELODY MACKENZIE

NATIVE HAWAIIAN PANEL OPPOSING HB499:  GOVERNOR JOHN WAIHEE

SUMMER SYLVA – NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

SPEAKERS IN SUPPORT OF HB499:  
REPRESENTATIVE DAVID A. TARNAS AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:  NATIVE HAWAIIAN PANEL OPPOSING HB499

MODERATED BY MONA BERNARDINO, HAC LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

To read HB499, click this link.

This event will be streamed live via the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Facebook Group Page (link).

Call or write Governor Ige requesting that he veto this bill:  Phone 586-0034 or click on Seal below or use the link: https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/comments-on-legislation/

INVITES YOU TO A PRESENTATION ON

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:
EMPOWERING YOURVOICE!

February 1, Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

GUEST SPEAKER:VIRGINIA BECK
PUBLIC ACCESS COORDINATOR
PUBLIC ACCESS ROOM
HAWAI`I STATE LEGISLATURE

Click to download a PDF of the flier

The Presentation will cover such topics ashow to get a committee chair to hear abill, find bills, track them, and writetestimony. Ms. Beck will also cover the”Measure Tracking List,” an excellentresource. The scheduled 1.5 hours allowfor the presentation and questions andanswers. Feel free to invite others.

• Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89470371489
• Recording of the Zoom meeting

Here is high-resolution videoo, ‘Ho‘okuikahi – Unity – Celebrating O‘ahu’s Democratic Candidates Unite Together’ shown at today’s Zoom event.

https://vimeo.com/445731811