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Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations' monthly Big Island meeting tonight : Big Island Now

Kohala Center among groups to receive portions of $1 million in federal funding : Big Island Now

“These grants are making sure Native Hawaiian organizations have federal resources to integrate Native Hawaiian culture into visitor experiences and drive sustainable tourism opportunities throughout the state,” said Sen. Schatz, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Thanks to policy change, Hawaiian Home Lands loan program now available to farmers

Thanks to policy change, Hawaiian Home Lands loan program now available to farmers Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (Source: Hawaii News Now/file) By HNN Staff | April 23, 2021 at 4:09 PM HST - Updated April 23 at 4:23 PM HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian Home Lands loan program previously only available for residential properties has been made available to farmers for the first time. The first loan to a Native Hawaiian farmer was recently issued. Officials with the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Association said that since the program was enacted by Congress 20 years ago, mortgages were only distributed for residential purposes. But in 2019, a farmer contacted the SCHHA ombudsman to seek help in applying for a trust land mortgage for farming.

Hawaiian Homes Beneficiaries Weigh in on Kapolei Casino Proposal

Hawaiian Homes Beneficiaries Weigh In on Kapolei Casino Proposal The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, a state agency responsible for leasing homestead lots to Native Hawaiians, is proposing a casino resort in Kapolei. Randy Akau, President of the Kānehili Hawaiian Homestead Association in Kapolei, says this was the first he’s heard of it.   “My concern is that beneficiaries need to be at the table,” says Akau, “I know gaming can bring in a lot of things that are good and not good. One of the bright spots is jobs. I noticed that first opportunities will be given to Native Hawaiians. But we have to look at the social impact itʻll have.”