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Cultural affairs requests focus on Mauna ʻAla stewardship, repatriation, language resources and a proposed OHA seal/flag
Summary
OHA cultural affairs staff asked trustees to fund site surveys and archival research (example: Mauna ʻAla), expand language and audiovisual resources, and support stewardship and repatriation work, while proposing a small staff expansion to implement the work.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ cultural affairs presenter described a portfolio of proposals aimed at strengthening language programs, cultural competency across the agency, stewardship and repatriation efforts and international indigenous partnerships.
Core aims and spending priorities: The cultural office said priorities for the biennium include expanded Hawaiian language and cultural programming for youth and families, development of cultural leadership and mentorship, stewardship planning for Mauna ʻAla and other sites, and expanded repatriation efforts for kupuna and artifacts. The presenter argued culture should “drive OHA strategies” and not be an…
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