Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 11, 1 November 2004 — Historic Preservation [ARTICLE]

Historic Preservation

The Native Hawaiian Historic

Preservation Council is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on its eouneil, whieh acts as an advisory body to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on issues pertaining to historic preservation and cultural conservation. The mission of the NHHPC is to improve the quality of life and ensure the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians by preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural and historic resources and empowering all Hawaiians to participate in the stewardship of these properties, traditions, practices and values. Members are chosen to assure a broad and balanced geographical representation of professional and cultural disciplines involved with historic preservation. Presently, there are vacancies for the following seats: At-large, Lāna'i, Maui, Moloka'i and West Hawai'i. To request an applieation or for more information, eall OHA's Native Rights division at 594-1997. Completed applications must be postmarked by Dec. 6, 2004.