Kupaa-Pacific Island Resources

02/19/2026

Perfect timing for a touch of Slack Key music in Chicago! Also THIS Saturday, 21, 2026. HOIA!

Please come out and bring your good vibes and spirit of aloha to the Masters of Hawaiian Music Tour - Spring 2026 at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Blessed with the return of George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, and Sonny Lim.

The Concert will take place in the Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall located at 4545 N Lincoln Avenue, 60625. The concert will begin at 8:00pm. You may purchase tickets by calling 773.728.6000, or online at the link below.

https://www.oldtownschool.org/.../02-21-2026-masters-of.../
https://youtu.be/XEUMtTNqyf8

12/01/2025

TODAY! Unwrap Holiday Specials from Bishop Museum—Membership Discounts & Press Deals!
Bishop Museum Press will be holding a Cyber Monday sale on Monday, December 1, 2025. For one day only, most items in our store will be discounted 10–75% off!
I’m excited to share that Bishop Museum is offering a special 50% off membership discount for those residing on the continent—perfect for gifting to family and friends near or far.
Use SECRET code: AlohaBishop
https://bishopmuseumpress.org/...
The Aloha Center Chicago ACC holds many of these literary resources in our Library at the Evanston Annex. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed seeing our Folklore, myths, and legends continue to thrive over time, re-imagined by up-and-coming authors, with some of the most fantastic artistry supporting our mo`olelo. I highly recommend taking a moment to browse; you will not regret it.

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10/31/2025

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Applications Now Open: Kūhiō Fellows Program (Cohort II)
E hoʻomaka kākou!
The Abigail Kawānanakoa Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of the Kūhiō Fellows Program — a leadership initiative empowering emerging Native Hawaiian voices in public service and advocacy.
The Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Fellows Program cultivates leaders and advocates for the Native Hawaiian community by placing fellows in the offices of Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. This immersive, year-long experience offers hands-on exposure to policymaking, public service, and advocacy, while fostering a deep understanding of how federal decisions affect Hawai‘i and Native Hawaiians.
We seek mature, grounded individuals—not only recent graduates but also those with real-life and professional experience—who are passionate about driving positive change. Whether you’re an emerging professional or a community leader looking to expand your advocacy, this fellowship provides the tools, network, and platform to make a difference.
📅 Applications open now
🔗 Learn more and apply: kawananakoafoundation.org/kuhio-fellows-program
📍 Deadline: January 26, 2026

Are you ready to make a lasting impact for Hawai‘i and our lāhui?
The Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Fellows Program cultivates leaders and advocates for the Native Hawaiian community by placing fellows in the offices of Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. This immersive, year-long experience offers hands-on exposure to policymaking, public service, and advocacy, while fostering a deep understanding of how federal decisions affect Hawai‘i and Native Hawaiians.
Who should apply?
-Native Hawaiian individuals with a passion for advocacy and service;
-Professionals and community members seeking to expand their policy experience;
-Students or graduates committed to Native Hawaiian advancement;
-Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by August 1, 2026.
The Timeline:
-Program Dates: August 2026 – July 2027
-Applications Open: October 27, 2025
-Application Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026, at 11:59PM HST
-Attend Orientation: August 2026
Program benefits:
-Work full-time in the office of a Hawai‘i senator or representative
-Gain practical experience in legislation, advocacy, and public policy;
-Receive mentorship from leaders in government and the Native Hawaiian community
-Build lifelong professional relationships in Washington, D.C. and Hawai‘i
-Contribute to meaningful impact on Native Hawaiian issues and communities
-Paid one-year immersion in Washington D.C., rent-free social housing at the Foundation’s home on Capitol Hill, and stipends for travel and student loan assistance
How should I apply?
Visit our website to learn more and request an application package:
kawananakoafoundation.org/kuhio-fellows-program
We are here to kokua. Hit the link! Allow yourself to be excited as you begin to view yourself as an advocate for the Lāhui.

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10/28/2025

Hana hou! SAVE-THE-DATE Saturday, November 1st! Cook Out Hawaiian kine!!! Keiki, the grown ones too:) Bring the `ohana, time for quality time hanging with the community! Our friends from both NU and UIC had talked about just this event. So even our islanders attending Colleges and Universities, we have been working with them for years. Time to get back in the game! Bring it! Be there...aloha:) Consider it the mid-term inning stretch. HA!

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10/26/2025

We have activated a new membership! With eleven in-person, four on Zoom, a total of 15 in attendance, of which 14 were Hawaiian and 1 Hawaiian at heart. We made Quorum! This is what the future looks like as we continue to grow! With a clear focus on our mission to uphold the Legacy of our Beloved Ke Ali`i Victoria Ka`iulani Hawaiian Civic Club-Chicago, motivated by a strong purpose to serve the Kanaka Maoli community in Chicago. HI, UT, NV, OH, and the Northeast region of IL are represented. We shared mo`olelo, mana`o, and a feast, with food provided by another Club member and the owners of AO Hawaiian Hideout. Māhalo that, Betty:) This is how we will continue to grow. `Onipa`a!

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10/23/2025

If you would like to stay informed on Hawaiian events and programs, please complete the Kūpa`a Newsletter. We would love to see you!
The Aloha Center Chicago ACC, as a Native Hawaiian organization, is here for our people. Kãnaka Maoli of Chicago-Midwest. And those who identify themselves as Hawaiians at heart. We are here to nurture the growth of the community as Chicago’s Kā Piko, a collective of Native Hawaiian organizations born of the second wave of Kānaka in Chicago since the mid-twentieth century, and represent Kānaka Maoli by standing firm in the values and traditions of Hawai`i.
As we continue to perpetuate, preserve, and protect traditional expressions of Hawai`i in Chicago, we are motivated to learn more about our growing Hawaiian communities in Chicago’s Metropolitan area and the Midwest region. To reconnect with those who have been here, to provide opportunities for more Hawaiians to gather, meet new friends of aloha, and share mo`oleleo (stories) of `ohana and of eating our favorite island foods. Today, 52% of Hawaiians now reside mostly on the Continent. And they are heading makāhikina (east)!
Kūpa`a i ka nohonā Hawai'i (Stand firm in the values and traditions of Hawai`i),
Aloha Center Chicago, Executive Director, Carole Lanialoha Lee

10/15/2025

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05/15/2025

Native Hawaiians, or Kānaka Maoli, have a history in Chicago that goes all the way back to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.

02/26/2025

This is another great opportunity for our Kānaka community. Please share this information with everyone you feel is up for the ultimate challenge that can pave the way forward for our future leaders. Please reach out to those who you know would be interested in applying. Princess Abigail is still giving back to the beneficiaries of Hawai`i nei. Blessings.

https://www.kawananakoafoundation.org/kuhio-fellows-program?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsgqxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT8LzXjUIGkFAI2N_37OCB4esBlhb0RERxi9Utw-tDoaLMsirPvkrqBltQ_aem__r0alY4jx8e6xUi5_Epk1A

Kūhiō Fellows 2025-2026 Kūhiō Fellows ProgramThe Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Fellows Program is a program that cultivates future leaders in the Native Hawaiian community by placing them in congressional offices. Program Overview Selection Process Requirements FAQs Program Overview The Fo...