To improve the health status and wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and others by advocating for, initiating and maintaining culturally appropriate strategic actions aimed at improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana (families) and empowering them to determine their own destinies.

Events & Happenings

Conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings.

Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, the 6th Gathering
September 3-10, 2010
Hawai`i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawai`i
Hosted by Papa Ola Lokahi

May 14, 2009
4th Annual Mental Health Mahalo Awards Luncheon
Japanese Cultural Center

May 19, 2009
The Legacy of Lunalilo
Queen Emma Summer Palace

July 18, 2009
Father Damien Legacy Dinner
Sheraton Waikiki

August 25-27, 2009
8th Annual Native Hawaii Convention
Hawaii Convention Center

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Papa Ola Lōkahi is a clearinghouse for data and timely information associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians.  We collect, compile and freely share these resources with Hawaiians, their families and those who serve them.

POL Publications, News, Media

• Niu Maka Newsletters >> Summer 2005 • Spring 2005 • Read more >>
  
• Latest News Releases >> OHA supports kupuna healing councils • OHA funds capacity building efforts in health systems • Read more >>
• Papa Ola Lokahi 2007-2011 Strategic Plan

Opportunities

• Funding Opportunities >> grants, competitions, other resources
• Scholarships >> resources for Native Hawaiian Students
• Training Opportunities >> internships, volunteer positions
• Employment Opportunities

Health Resources

• POL programs & projects >> 'Imi Hale • Pacific Diabetes Education Program • Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
• Native Hawaiian Data >> 2001 Census Report • 1998 Native Hawaiian Data Book
• Federal Resources >> NHHC Program • Medicare
• National Resources >> Kaiser Family Foundation
• State Resources >> Hawaii State Dept. of Health

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