May 1, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Turtle biologist Rachel Silverman of Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center will “talk story” about honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, at the center’s next Turtle Talk event on Thursday, May 14. During the talk, attendees will learn about different types of turtles that can be found in Hawai‘i, their importance to the ecosystem, the threats they face, and how individuals can do their part in protecting them. » Read more
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April 26, 2015 (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)—(Excerpt) In a similar vein, Hawaiian-language newspapers and other documents published from 1835 to 1920 will be discussed in a panel at the festival. Panelists include Kamana Beamer, author of “No Makou ka Mana: Liberating the Nation,” recipient of the 2015 Samuel M. Kamakau Book of the Year Award from the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association. He is [president and chief executive officer] of Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Center, whose mission includes environmental education and stewardship of such natural areas as the Puu Pili rainforest in Kohala.
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April 23, 2015—Following the 2015 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Awards, Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer sat down with the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association to talk about his latest book, No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating The Nation, for which he won the Samuel M. Kamakau Award. His book explores the wisdom and creative political sophistication of Hawai‘i’s leaders.
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April 9, 2015 (Edible Hawaiian Islands)—The Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative is honored to be voted one of Edible Hawaiian Islands “Local Heros.” We are proud to have the opportunity to work with an island-wide network of small farmers, gardeners and interested community members who are dedicated to creating and sharing a source of locally adapted seeds for our diverse island microclimates. » Read more
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March 1, 2015 (Hawaii 24/7)—FoodCorps is currently recruiting service members throughout Hawai‘i who are passionate about teaching children what healthy food is, where it comes from, and expanding hands-on nutrition education programs. » Read more
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February 2, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Turtle biologist Rachel Silverman will be talking all about the Hawaiian honu, or green sea turtle, at the Kahalu‘u Beach Park in Kona on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Silverman will outline the different types of turtles found in Hawai‘i, how they support local ecosystems, what currently threatens them, and how the public can help protect them. » Read more
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January 28, 2015 (Hawaii 24/7)—In its first year, the FoodCorps Hawai‘i program served 1793 school children in West O‘ahu and on Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i islands, working to change their attitudes about eating healthy food by creating classroom and school garden activities combined with culinary and marketing experience. » Read more
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January 28, 2015 (Philanthropy News Digest)—Founded in 2000, The Kohala Center in Kamuela, Hawai‘i, is an independent community-based center dedicated to research, conservation, and education. The center is accepting applications from scholars for its Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the 2015-16 academic year. » Read more
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January 22, 2015 (Big Island Now)—FoodCorps, a national organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is recruiting service members throughout Hawai‘i who are passionate about teaching children about healthy food and where it comes from, as well as expanding hands-on nutrition education programs. » Read more
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January 21, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Applications are now being accepted for the Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program which began in 2008, is entering its eighth year. The Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was first established for Native Hawaiian scholars early in their academic careers and others who are committed to the advancement of knowledge about the Hawaiian natural and cultural environment, Hawaiian history, politics, and society. » Read more
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Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center’s Turtle Talk
/in KBEC News, News /by adminMay 1, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Turtle biologist Rachel Silverman of Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center will “talk story” about honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, at the center’s next Turtle Talk event on Thursday, May 14. During the talk, attendees will learn about different types of turtles that can be found in Hawai‘i, their importance to the ecosystem, the threats they face, and how individuals can do their part in protecting them.
» Read more
Storied landscapes: An understanding of place defines this year’s Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival
/in Frontpage Article, Mellon News, News /by liamApril 26, 2015 (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)—(Excerpt) In a similar vein, Hawaiian-language newspapers and other documents published from 1835 to 1920 will be discussed in a panel at the festival. Panelists include Kamana Beamer, author of “No Makou ka Mana: Liberating the Nation,” recipient of the 2015 Samuel M. Kamakau Book of the Year Award from the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association. He is [president and chief executive officer] of Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Center, whose mission includes environmental education and stewardship of such natural areas as the Puu Pili rainforest in Kohala.
»Read more
VIDEO: Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer — No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating The Nation
/in Frontpage Article, Mellon News, News /by liamApril 23, 2015—Following the 2015 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Awards, Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer sat down with the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association to talk about his latest book, No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating The Nation, for which he won the Samuel M. Kamakau Award. His book explores the wisdom and creative political sophistication of Hawai‘i’s leaders.
Edible Hawaiian Islands’ 2015 Local Hero Awards
/in HPSI News, News /by adminApril 9, 2015 (Edible Hawaiian Islands)—The Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative is honored to be voted one of Edible Hawaiian Islands “Local Heros.” We are proud to have the opportunity to work with an island-wide network of small farmers, gardeners and interested community members who are dedicated to creating and sharing a source of locally adapted seeds for our diverse island microclimates.
» Read more
FoodCorps Hawai‘i seeks applicants for 2015–2016
/in HISGN News, News /by adminMarch 1, 2015 (Hawaii 24/7)—FoodCorps is currently recruiting service members throughout Hawai‘i who are passionate about teaching children what healthy food is, where it comes from, and expanding hands-on nutrition education programs.
» Read more
Learn all about the honu at Kahalu‘u Bay on Feb. 10
/in KBEC News, News /by adminFebruary 2, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Turtle biologist Rachel Silverman will be talking all about the Hawaiian honu, or green sea turtle, at the Kahalu‘u Beach Park in Kona on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Silverman will outline the different types of turtles found in Hawai‘i, how they support local ecosystems, what currently threatens them, and how the public can help protect them.
» Read more
FoodCorps Hawai‘i connects children with fresh, healthy food
/in HISGN News, News /by adminJanuary 28, 2015 (Hawaii 24/7)—In its first year, the FoodCorps Hawai‘i program served 1793 school children in West O‘ahu and on Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i islands, working to change their attitudes about eating healthy food by creating classroom and school garden activities combined with culinary and marketing experience.
» Read more
The Kohala Center invites applications for Native Hawaiian academic fellowships
/in Mellon News, News /by adminJanuary 28, 2015 (Philanthropy News Digest)—Founded in 2000, The Kohala Center in Kamuela, Hawai‘i, is an independent community-based center dedicated to research, conservation, and education. The center is accepting applications from scholars for its Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the 2015-16 academic year.
» Read more
FoodCorps recruiting service members for local initiatives
/in HISGN News, News /by adminJanuary 22, 2015 (Big Island Now)—FoodCorps, a national organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is recruiting service members throughout Hawai‘i who are passionate about teaching children about healthy food and where it comes from, as well as expanding hands-on nutrition education programs.
» Read more
Applications sought for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship
/in Mellon News, News /by adminJanuary 21, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Applications are now being accepted for the Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program which began in 2008, is entering its eighth year. The Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was first established for Native Hawaiian scholars early in their academic careers and others who are committed to the advancement of knowledge about the Hawaiian natural and cultural environment, Hawaiian history, politics, and society.
» Read more