Focus Hawaii Kamaki Kanahele Office of Hawaii Affairs
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Description
Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Kamaki Kanahele, Chief Administrator of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), in a candid and wide‑ranging discussion of Native Hawaiian identity, governance, and community challenges in Hawai‘i. Drawing on his background in education, federal arts administration in Washington, D.C., and cultural leadership, Kanahele explains the mission and structure of OHA, including its responsibility to improve the well‑being of both Native Hawaiians and Hawaiians through programs in health, education, economic development, culture, and land stewardship. He addresses pressing issues such as funding from ceded lands, political challenges, public trust and accountability, and the need to rebuild credibility within the Hawaiian community. Emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation, economic opportunity, and political awareness, Kanahele also reflects on Hawai‘i’s place in broader Pacific and global developments, advocating for stronger Native Hawaiian participation in decision‑making and a renewed recognition of the Hawaiian people’s historical contributions and ongoing needs. Note: this episode survives as audio only; no video recording is available.
Length of Video
00:29:00
File Size
171.2MB
Archives Call Number
22.FH
Air Date
6-1986
Keywords
Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Kamaki Kanahele, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, OHA, Native Hawaiian policy, Hawaiian governance, ceded lands trust, Hawaiian community issues, Native Hawaiian identity, Pacific politics, economic development Hawaii, Hawaiian culture preservation, education and health programs Hawaii, public administration Hawaii, indigenous rights Hawaii.
Disciplines
Educational Administration and Supervision | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Chase, Lance and Kanahele, Kamaki, "Focus Hawaii Kamaki Kanahele Office of Hawaii Affairs" (1986). Focus Hawaii. 19.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/19