Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 39, Number 2, 1 February 2022 — lmportant Work for Our Youth [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

lmportant Work for Our Youth

By the Native Hawaiian Chamber of v Commerce

Greetings to all, from Hawai'i Island to Ni'ihau. There

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īhe Hawan State Legislature recently convened it's 2022 Regular Session on Jan. 19, 2022. This marks the beginning of what many of us refer to as the "Legislative Session." This legislative session, we, at the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce are working together with various organizations to promote the work going on at the legislature and to encourage people to heeome civically engaged, primarily focusing on our opio. Ka Leo O Nā 'Ōpio (KONO) is our main partner in these efforts to elevate the voice of the next generation. We strive to provide opportunities for opio to engage with one another (and with the community) to prepare them to assume leadership roles in the future. In the coming months, we will also be planning various events that will be focused on what is going on at the Capitol. Through these events, the opio (and our chamber members) will be able to engage directly with government leaders and others in leadership position. These events also offer the opportunity for opio to share their thoughts and express their voices on various issues. If you are interested in supporting or engaging in these activities, please reach out to KONO via email at info@kaleoonaopio.org. ■ The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce ( NHCC ) works on behalf ofits members and the Native Hawaiian business community to advocate for and promote a vibrant eeonomie environment, build relationships, and improve the quality oflifefor Native Hawaiians in business. Tojoin NHCC go to https://www.nativehawaiianchamberofcommerce.org.