Community held its last community meeting relating to the Native Hawaiian Education and Cultural Center on August 7, 2023, at the Papakōlea Community Center.  At this meeting, Group70 provided a review of the final vision charettes reviewed and voted-on by community.  Group70 also provided an overview of the Environmental Process ahead, launched by the August 7th meeting.  Stay tuned for more updates.

Visioning meetings began in April 2021, and are now complete.  36 community members participated in these meetings, and provided valuable input.  Participants that attended the last meeting, voted on Option Two.  Mahalo to everyone that participated – we value your input!

The Native Hawaiian Education and Cultural Center is a priority identified by community, and included in the DHHL Papakōlea Regional Plan of 2009 and 2020.  These planning meetings are part of the Kupuaʻe Hawaiian Language Project.  Planning support has been provided by the U.S. Administration for Native Americans and the U.S. Native Hawaiian Education Program.  Should you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Ms. Lilia Kapuniai, PCDC Executive Director.