Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 35, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2018 — Convention presents opportunity to engage [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Convention presents opportunity to engage

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Education Caucus leaders share their priorities with attendees at the 20 1 4 Policy Roundtable at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement annual convention. ■ Photo: Courtesy m m m

By Ka Wai Ola Staff The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement's annual convention for 2018 is themed Ke Au Hawai'i in celebration of kānaka accomplishments. The 17th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention will be held Oct. 8-10 at the Prince Waikīkī Hotel and CNHA has shared anticipated highlights at this year's event. > Mākeke: This popular marketplaee features some of Hawai'i's top artisans and crafters, as well as Hawaiian-owned businesses, eultural practitioners and exhibitors. > Opening Ceremony: After a cultural opening ceremony, the state's top leaders will address eonvention attendees. > Policy Caucuses and Convention Workshops: Convention attendees ean join policy leaders as they discuss priorities for the following year, or they ean take part in a host of cultural workshops. > Rooftop Fashion Show: Project Runway star Kini Zamora, HIFinest and Keānuenue Desoto are

headliners, and dinner and cocktails will be served. > Business-to-Business Breakfast: The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce hosts a talk from Makalika Naholowa'a, head of trademarks at Microsoft. > Office of Hawaiian Affairs Candidate Forum: Less than a month ahead of the 2018 general election, this event offers cocktails and dinner with candidates running to for five seats on OHA's Board of Trustees. > Breakfast with State Legislators: Have breakfast with members of Hawai'i's State Legislature and engage in discussions on priority issues for the Native Hawaiian community. > Luneh Discussion on Constitutional Convention: Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs President Annelle Amaral will discuss the what might be at stake if Hawai'i voters approve a constitutional eonvention. More information is available at www.hawaiianconvention.org. ■