UPCOMING EVENTS
March 20th @ 9am | Legislative Briefing
The 2026 Legislative Session is officially underway, and decisions at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will have lasting impacts on our communities and environment. This briefing will provide updates on key bills moving through the House and Senate and highlight priorities. We will also discuss opportunities for engagement and ensure our collective voice is heard as the session progresses.
April 10 @ 6pm | Free Film Screening at Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Experience a free screening of the Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi documentary by local filmmaker Eleni Avendaño, exploring the history and living practice of Buddhism in the Native Hawaiian community. A panel discussion with featured voices will follow, along with light pūpū. We hope to see you there!
This event is co-hosted by Nā Lei Aloha Foundation.
April 16th @ 12pm | Year of the Ocean
Second call in our Year of the Ocean Learning Series:
Leading Together: Community, Philanthropy, and Policy in Large Marine Protected Areas
Meaningful marine conservation begins with the people most connected to these places—Indigenous and local communities. Creating and sustaining large marine protected areas takes time, strong relationships, and collaboration among community leaders, policymakers, and funders committed to long-term protection.
Our guests will explore these ideas and share their perspectives.
Speakers:
• Sheila Raha Sarhangi, Executive Director, Papahānaumokuākea
• Grace Reville, Program Officer, Blue Nature Alliance
• Dr. Kekuewa Kikiloi, Co-Chair, Papahānaumokuākea Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group, Associate Professor Center for Hawaiian Studies UHM
Do you want to convene a learning call?
Please note that some events and programming are limited to funders only, while others are open to the community. To participate in a funder-based working group, please contact us at aloha@funderhui.org.
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