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		The 5th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention kicked off on Monday with the Aha Kupuna and Opio. Please join us for exciting convention activities below. Click here to see what we have planned for the entire week!
		Monday, September 25, 2006 ~ Special Meeting Space (9:00 - 5:00 pm) Available for Nonprofit Organizations ~ Kupuna and Opio Aha (9:00 - 5:30 pm) - The Aha is dedicated to the Kupuna and Opio of our community engaging generations of knowledge, wisdom, energy and hope that serves as one of our best touchstones in Setting the Pace and Charting Our Course. ~ Cultural Knowledge Demonstrations & Workshops (1:30 - 5:30 pm) ~ Film Festival (4:00 - 8:00 pm) by the Native Hawaiian Film Association Tuesday, September 26, 2006 ~ Oli Workshop (9:00 - 10:30 am) ~ Annual Membership Luncheon (12:30 - 1:45 pm) with Kamehameha Schools Chairman Robert Kihune. ~ CNHA Policy Roundtable (10:45 - 12:15 pm & 2:00 - 5:45 pm) - This Roundtable will review Policy Priorities and Set the Agenda for the 2006-2007year. The CNHA Policy Center and its Steering Committee will present policy issues currently underway, including federal recognition, reauthorization of Native Hawaiian programs, and protecting Small Business programming. Click here to download an event registration form. ~ Asian & Pacific Island Reception (6:00 - 8:30 pm) with National CAPACD Wednesday, September 27, 2006 ~ Convention Opening ~ Keynote & Plenary Speakers (9:00 - 11:45 am & 1:30 - 3:15 pm) ~ Hawaiian Way Fund Luncheon (11:45 - 1:15 pm) with Robbie Alm of HECO will highlight CNHA's philanthropic program benefiting Native Hawaiian nonprofits using indigenous knowledge, practices and culture to address today's community development challenges. Click here to download an event registration form. ~ Community Development Training Sessions (3:15 - 5:30) ~ Hawaiian GRAMMY® Awards Banquet (6:30 - 9:30 pm) - The Hawaiian community celebrates the Best Hawaiian Music Album Category at the GRAMMY^® Awards and honors each of the 2006 GRAMMY® nominees - Kapono Beamer, Raiatea Helm, Ledward Ka'apana, Sonny Lim, and Daniel Ho. Keynote messages by Charles Brotman, 2005 GRAMMY^® Award Winner, and Danny Akaka, Jr. Click here to download your event registration form. Thursday, September 28, 2006 ~ Keynote & Plenary Speakers (9:00 - 11:45 am & 1:45 - 3:15 pm) ~ Gubernatorial Luncheon with Democrat & Republican Candidates (11:45 - 1:30 pm) - This Forum is intended to provide an opportuntity for the Native Hawaiian community, organizations and insititutions an opportunity to get to know the candidates, what each candidate stands for, and where each candidate stands on issues important to them. Click here to download an event registration form. ~ Community Development Training (3:15 - 5:30 pm) ~ Bishop Museum Aloha Na Alii Exhibit & Banquet (5:30 - 8:30 pm) - The Banquet will honor the life of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. The evening begin with a rare exhibit of artifacts and a storytelling session by the Bishop Museum. Keynote messages by Charles Rose and Tony Sang. Click here to download an event registration form. Friday, September 29, 2006 ~ Keynote & Plenary Speakers (9:00 - 11:45 am) ~ 2006 Vote Luncheon: Sleeping Giant or Voting Block? (11:45 am - 1:30 pm) - Hawaiians represent 17% of the eligible voters in the state of Hawaii. This luncheon will feature community groups active in Voter Registration and prominent national leaders of Native American and Pacific Islander Voter Education Campaigns. Click here to download an event registration form. ~ Forum on Foundations (1:45 - 4:30 pm) ~ Rock the Hawaiian Vote Concert (6:00 - 8:30 pm) - Join Makana and the Barefoot Natives, Eric Gilliom and Willie K, for an exciting concert that will celebrate Native cultures and dance. All proceeds will be dedicated to the Hawaiian Way Fund and the 2006 Native Votes Count Campaign. Tickets are are available for $15 each at Hungry Ear in Kailua, Jelly's in Aiea, UH Campus Center, at the Convention Registration desk or by contacting CNHA at events@hawaiiancouncil.org.
		For more information contact: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement 33 South King Street, Suite 513, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Tel. 808.521.5011/800.709.2642 Fax. 808.521.4111/800.710.2642 events@hawaiiancouncil.org / www.hawaiiancouncil.org

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2006 5th Annual Convention : Schedule of Events at a Glance