Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 3, 1 March 2004 — Hawaiian education [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Hawaiian education

The 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Education Association Convention, whieh will be held March 22 and 23 at Windward Community College, will feature crafts, educational exhibits, workshops and field trips. The NHEA, created in 1998, is a private, nonprofit organization that encourages a network of Hawaiian educators to address the various educational issues challenging the Hawaiian community. Modeled after the National Indian Education Association, the NHEA advocates an educational philosophy that acknowledges a Native Hawaiian perspective to teaching and learning. The theme of this year's convention is Mōhala A'e — a blooming flower or an emerging thought — representing educational progress achieved by Native Hawaiians. On the first day of the convention, a benefit concert will be held at WCC's Palikū Theater, featuring Raiatea Helm, Hālau Nā Pua Kukui and Nā Palapalai. Presale tickets are $35. The organization will also present an Educator of the Year award to two individuals who have displayed educational leadership within the Hawaiian community. Discounts are available for advance registration. Payment after March 15 ranges from $100-$175. Limited scholarships are also available. Registration and workshop applications ean be downloaded from www.nhea.net. For more information, eall the UH Conference Center at 956-8204.

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