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Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Conservative campaigners are challenging a federal scholarship program for Native Hawaiian students, claiming it violates federal law and promotes racial discrimination.
Washington DC
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities face significant challenges and opportunities under the second Trump administration, impacting funding, policies, and cultural consultations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Navajo Nation: the fight for cultural survival photo essay

Virginia Brown, a 69-year-old elder, recalls her traumatic experience: 'I was forced into a boarding school when I was six years old. They cut off all our long hair and washed our mouths out with soap if they caught us speaking Navajo.'
Social justice
Portland food
fromKqed
1 week ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
#hawaii
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

Hawaii faces extensive damage from severe flooding, prompting evacuations and rescues, with costs potentially exceeding $1 million.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Hawaii's Storm Damage Is Deeply Rooted in the State's Plantation Past

Hawai'i's recent storm devastation highlights the impact of neglected infrastructure and socioeconomic inequality exacerbated by plantation capitalism.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

Hawaii faces extensive damage from severe flooding, prompting evacuations and rescues, with costs potentially exceeding $1 million.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago

Native Nations Fought in the American Revolution to Protect Their Ancestral Lands. After the War, Settlers Seized Their Territory Anyway

"Once the Declaration of Independence is issued by Congress, then it kind of changes the calculus. Then, both sides are putting pressure on Native people to join one side or the other."
History
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

Annual event on May 10, 2026, at Alameda County Fairgrounds with general admission priced at $25 and pre-sale at $20.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

California plots return of 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters to Indigenous tribes

When California became a state in 1850, officials signed 18 treaties setting aside millions of acres for tribal reservations. Congress killed the deals in secret after pressure from state leaders. Many tribes had already moved, trusting the promises. Now California wants to make good.
SF politics
#indigenous-land-reclamation
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Hawaii braces for new storm as it still recovers from the last

We're not expecting much in terms of winds, mainly just going to be flood potential. And thinking that the focus is going to be Oahu, Maui County and Big Island, with Kauai kind of being on the fringes of it versus, you know, all the Islands were impacted last time.
Environment
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

California commits 7.5 million acres to tribal stewardship, fulfilling a 170-year-old federal promise while restoring indigenous land management practices and ecosystem health.
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

20 Best Beaches on Maui for Sunbathing, Snorkeling, and Stunning Coastline Views

Maui's 120 miles of coastline offer diverse beaches from black-sand shores to postcard-perfect white-sand coves, each providing unique experiences for different vacation preferences.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Maui's Skyline Hawaii ziplines itself to island conservation

Skyline Hawaii combines ziplining tourism with environmental restoration, donating 1% of revenues to conservation while engaging visitors in planting native endemic plants on Maui.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

33 years after son went missing in Hawaii, father holds out hope

A 23-year-old hiker disappeared in 1993 after a state worker denied his helicopter rescue request in remote Molokai, leaving his family searching for answers 33 years later.
History
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How Montana tribes are using sovereignty to restore their waterways - High Country News

The 2015 CSKT-Montana Compact Water Rights settlement restores tribal water rights from the 1855 Hellgate Treaty while enabling river restoration and shared management of the Jocko River watershed.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why Hawaii can't rely on tourism alone

Hawaii's economy relies too heavily on tourism, which generates insufficient income growth compared to the U.S. average, forcing residents to relocate for better-paying jobs and lower living costs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

They found Indigenous ancestral remains on their property. They say doing the right thing shouldn't cost them | CBC News

A couple's property renovation in Ontario halted after discovering ancestral Indigenous remains, potentially costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses.
Agriculture
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Apply for the Cottage Industry Scholarship in Hawaii

The Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship supports 15 Hawai'i food entrepreneurs annually through a 12-week course covering licensing, kitchen operations, branding, and distribution to scale businesses using local ingredients.
#hula
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii locals fight back against proposed new hotel

"I think there's a general sense of the community that enough is enough and we need to protect what we love, and we love this place,"
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Spend a Sunday at HOME Because Lomi Lomi Is Better Than a Lie-In

HOME is located in a former Triyoga space, but with a very different vibe - less hardcore wellness, more grab a comfy seat, bring a book and accidentally lose the whole day. Phone calls aren't allowed, shoes have to be removed, as do earphones, and whether that's a sign of me getting old or not, those are exactly the kind of rules I like to have at HOME.
Wellness
fromKqed
2 months ago

Maidu Tribe Returns to Its Roots of Ancestral Fire | KQED

The Maidu tribe of Butte County-Berry Creek, Mechoopda, Mooretown, Enterprise and Konkow Valley, come together to conduct CAL-TREX prescribed burn training to relearn how to put helpful fire back on their native lands that have been devastated by recent catastrophic wildfires. Organizers say the training camp is designed to help restore fire-scarred lands and people. While other Northern California tribes have been reintroducing cultural fire for decades,
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori

I'm always amazed by the myopic drone that colonisation and everything that's happened in our country was all bad, said Seymour, who is leader of the right-wing ACT Party and a member of the Maori community. The truth is that very few things are completely bad, Seymour had said, according to local online news site Stuff.
World politics
#molokai
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

History
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 months ago

Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans

The British Museum exhibition showcases Hawai'i's vibrant material culture, revealing chiefs' regalia, gods' images, and historic ties with Britain including Kamehameha's diplomacy.
#washoe-tribe
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Visit Maui Responsibly After the Devastating 2023 Wildfires

Maui's dreamy landscape turned into a nightmare on Aug. 8, 2023. What began as a brush fire, fueled by dangerous winds, quickly engulfed the historic town of Lahaina and damaged other parts of the island. The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century claimed 102 lives, destroyed more than 2,200 structures, and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
Travel
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii residents and visitors clash on Road to Hana

Failure to follow local pullover etiquette on Maui's narrow Road to Hana led to a violent confrontation, property damage, and minor injuries.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

20 of the Best Things to Do on Oahu, According to Locals

From the famed Waikiki Beach in Honolulu and surf spots on the North Shore to the lush Manoa Valley, Oahu's beauty is legendary. Given its stunning landscapes, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, the island draws tourists from all over the world. This also means that, like many other Hawaiian islands, Oahu has experienced an influx of over-tourism. Travelers must be aware of their impact on both the environment and the people who call this exquisite place home.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The deadly Hawaii landmark haunted by murder and crime

On Oahu, along a hidden stretch of road in Nuuanu Valley, canopied by thick trees, there's a sharp U-shaped curve that locals know as Morgan's Corner. It's considered one of Hawaii 's most haunted spots, and the location carries a dark past. Over the past 100 years, it's been the scene of death, murder and misfortune, from deadly accidents to violent crime.
History
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

As Hawaii turtles rebound, Native Hawaiians seek harvest rights

Rising Hawaiian green sea turtle populations prompt Native Hawaiians to seek limited cultural harvest rights amid tourism and legal protections.
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

7 Places in Hawaii Where the Locals Love to Visit

Hawaii residents vacation to nearby mainland and Asia but often choose local stays for distinct island culture, cuisine, and dramatic natural sites like Haleakalā.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

'Blimey, never knew that': the British Museum's Hawai'i exhibition surprises

Candidly, most people visiting the British Museum's Hawaii exhibition probably walk in with a lot of stereotypical preconceptions about the island nation. And will walk out with a totally different understanding of it. Understandably, we probably think of it as not much more than the Pacific island nation that's part of the USA, home to Pearl Harbour and the long-running TV show Hawaii 5.0.
History
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The Hawaii destination eroding away in plain sight

Keahiakawelo on Lanai is a Martian-like landscape created by invasive animals and severe wind erosion, reachable only via rough dirt roads requiring four-wheel drive.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Beach In Hawaii Has Some of the Clearest Waters in the World-Plus Calm and Shallow Waters, Too

Lanikai Beach offers soft white sand, crystal-clear swimmer-friendly waters and scenic Nā Mokulua views, requiring respectful, early-arrival planning due to limited parking and amenities.
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