Native Hawaiian convention set for October 10-12, 2016

KAPOLEI, HI—The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is set to host the 15th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention from Oct. 10 to 12, 2016, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort in Honolulu.

The event is one of the largest statewide and national gatherings of Native Hawaiian organizations, leaders, cultural practitioners, policy makers, and community members. Hosting guests from Hawaii and across the country, the 2015 convention welcomed over 500 attendees during its three days of events and forums featuring discussions on health, housing, Hawaiian Homes, philanthropy, education and more. In its 15th year, CNHA aims to continue its success of convening the voices and priorities of the Hawaiian community while celebrating its milestone of 15 years of service to the Hawaiian community.

In addition to policy caucuses, workshops and breakout sessions on a variety of topics, the convention also features the popular Marketplace, highlighting Native Hawaiian practitioners, artists, crafters, and designers with local products for sale. Vendors this year will enjoy sharing their products with convention attendees and the Sheraton Hotel guests occupying the more than 1,600 rooms.

“As we prepare for this year’s convention, I am reflecting on CNHA’s journey over the last 15 years. Workshops, grant trainings, policy advocacy, leadership development – there has been so much growth within the Hawaiian community over the last 15 years”, shared Michelle Kauhane, CNHA president and CEO.

CNHA is preparing to welcome attendees and is looking forward to celebrating 15 amazing years of progress.

Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities for this year’s convention, partnership packages are available at http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/our-programs/convention/ . Registration for the event will be announced later in the year. For more information on the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, please email info@hawaiiancouncil.org

CNHA is a national network of Native Hawaiian Organizations, providing assistance in accessing capital and technical resources, and is a policy voice on issues important to Native Hawaiian communities. Its mission is to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. For more information about CNHA please contact us at 808.596.8155, toll-free at 1.800.709.2642, by e-mail at info@hawaiiancouncil.org, or at www.hawaiiancouncil.org.