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OHA trustees back Honolulu resolution urging creation of Hawaiian language commission, propose amendments
Summary
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support Honolulu City Council Resolution 25-037 urging the state to create a Hawaiian language commission, and asked staff to amend the board—s testimony to (1) include OHA coordination and (2) replace references to "Hawaiian language" with "Olelo Hawaiʻi."
On Feb. 5, 2024, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted 9-0 to support Honolulu City Council Resolution 25-037, which urges the state of Hawaii to create a Hawaiian language commission. Trustees instructed staff to send a letter of support with proposed amendments, including naming OHA as a coordinating entity and replacing the phrase "Hawaiian language" with "Olelo Hawaiʻi."
The board—s action came after discussion during the Board's BAE committee item on the resolution, which Councilmember Andrew Tupala introduced to the Honolulu City Council. Trustee Galluteria moved to approve staff recommendations to support the resolution; Lena Allah, OHA staff, said the resolution "is urging the state of Hawaii to create a Hawaiian language commission" and noted the City Council would take the matter up in a…
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