Policy Center

Advocating for public policies to promote Native Hawaiian self-determination

The CNHA Advocacy Center

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) advocates for public policies that promote Native Hawaiian self-determination through enhanced social, cultural, economic, political, and community development at all levels of government. To achieve this, the CNHA Advocacy Center will focus on empowering our members and the lāhui with access to policy.

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Latest News from the Advocacy Center

Statement attributable to Kūhiō Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) has been the target of an ongoing coordinated media attack. A news article yesterday is the latest effort to discredit our organization and the community we serve.

Statement attributable to Kūhiō Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) has been the target of an ongoing coordinated media attack. A news article yesterday is the latest effort to discredit our organization and the community we serve.

Statement attributable to Kūhiō Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) has been the target of an ongoing coordinated media attack. A news article yesterday is the latest effort to discredit our organization and the community we serve.

Statement attributable to Kūhiō Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) has been the target of an ongoing coordinated media attack. A news article yesterday is the latest effort to discredit our organization and the community we serve.

ADVOCACY CENTER SPOTLIGHT

A statement regarding Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks decision by CNHA CEO Kūhiō Lewis

“The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) appreciates that the Department of Defense has heeded the longstanding and unified calls of the community and agreed to permanently shut down the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility,” said Kuhio Lewis, CNHA CEO. 

“This is a long-overdue and major step towards addressing this crisis that currently threatens the aquifer that supplies fresh drinking water to nearly half of Oʻahu’s residents.”

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Rent & Mortgage Relief

We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.

Rent & Mortgage Relief

We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.

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