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Consultants outline concept, programming and sustainability challenges for proposed Native Hawaiian Cultural Center

Office of Hawaiian Affairs — Committee on Investments and Land Management · April 2, 2026

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Summary

AEA Consulting told OHA trustees a Native Hawaiian Cultural Center could fill gaps in living-practice spaces, language and immersive storytelling; consultants warned about operating costs and the need for Hawaiian‑led governance and sustainable revenue streams.

Daniel Payne of AEA Consulting presented an interim feasibility update on April 1 that described a market assessment and stakeholder consultations exploring a potential Native Hawaiian Cultural Center.

AEA found local strengths — youth programming, makerspaces and workforce development — and gaps: limited dedicated living‑practice spaces for Native Hawaiian performance and immersive storytelling opportunities that prioritize Hawaiian…

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