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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announced today that it is committed to facilitating the next steps in a process that empowers Native Hawaiians to participate in building a governing entity. The announcement has prompted OHA to ask the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission to reopen its roll to allow Hawaiians who have not yet signed up […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, chaired by Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), amended the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011 (S. 675) by voice vote and favorably reported it to the Senate floor. Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii’s Native Hawaiian Roll Commission began developing a roll of Native Hawaiian […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Fonner Governor John D. Waihee III, Chair of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission announced effective January 1, 2012 the appointment of Clyde Namuo, former CEO, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as the executive director of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Waihee indicated that they were looking for someone who had experience in advancing […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced his appointments for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission (NHRC). Established in July when Governor Abercrombie signed Act 195, the NHRC starts the process that will eventually lead to federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.

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Abercrombie has 180 days to appoint five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission

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