Hawaii Executive Collaborative

Congratulations to Dr. Kamana‘opono Crabbe who was recently appointed to President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders! Dr. Crabbe is a dedicated leader for Native Hawaiian rights, social equity, and community health through his roles with the Asian Pacific Islander Health Forum and the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative. His leadership on the Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul initiative has also helped build trusted relationships across diverse communities by fostering a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian practices and values.

Corbett Kalama, a leadership committee member of the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative, recently joined Spotlight Now to discuss the mission of Rediscovering Hawai'i's Soul in bringing together community leaders and building understanding. He also highlighted the importance of open dialogue between the Native Hawaiian community and the U.S. military, focusing on acknowledging past missteps, forgiveness, and finding a balanced path forward. Watch and listen to the full episode on Hawaii News Now: https://lnkd.in/g3NgtTxZ #RediscoveringHawaiisSoul #RHS #Hawaii #HawaiisFuture

We are grateful for the diverse individuals taking part in Rediscovering Hawaiʻi's Soul. From kumu hula to business leaders, the impact of RHS stems from varied experiences, perspectives, and a shared desire to find solutions. Māpuana De Silva reflects on the paired walk exercise that she took part in with Catherine Ngo and what it means to her to be a part of this movement dedicated to addressing Hawaiʻi’s most challenging issues. Watch and listen to the full episode on Hawaii News Now: https://lnkd.in/gUnuC5J4

The deadline for the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards has been extended to Friday, August 16! Climate Hawai'i is still accepting nominations to honor those making extraordinary strides in our clean energy and climate-resilient future. Self-nominations are encouraged. Submit your nominations by 5 p.m. HST by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/g6vPqhAs.

Today, as we mark one year since the Maui fires, we remember the 102 precious lives that were lost, and hold tight to the memories of our special places. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone here in Hawaiʻi, across the United States, and around the world for showing Maui your aloha. Together, we are finding our way forward to restore Lahaina and Upcountry Maui to their fullest potential. #MauiStrong

Today, we remember the precious lives lost and the Lahaina community that was forever changed one year ago. The grief is still heavy, and much uncertainty remains, but many on the ground are actively working towards rebuilding a Lahaina that serves the local community and honors its culture and history. Continuous acts of kindness are providing hope and resilience as residents continue to piece their lives back together. We are committed to being part of these efforts. 📷: Jarin Kobashigawa, aio Hawaiʻi – Kīpuni Aloha no Maui, Thomas Square Vigil, September 1, 2023.

On Monday, Hawai‘i lost one of its great leaders. Twinkle Borge, beloved village leader of Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae, dedicated her life to serving people and building community. She was a living embodiment Hawai‘i’s Soul. We had the honor of learning from her and working with her, as she was part of the first group of respected leaders that came together to develop the possible futures of Hawaiʻis Soul. It was the work of these individuals that helped to lay the foundation for the Rediscovering Hawaiʻi’s Soul initiative, demonstrating what can be accomplished when we come together. To us and so many others, she was ʻohana.    Our hearts are with all the people that she passionately served. We will continue to build on the firm foundation she created for Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae, honoring her legacy by living and leading with aloha, and by keeping the community at the heart of our work. 📷: Josiah Patterson

We are honored to share that the broadcast of the 'Kīpuni Aloha No Maui' live statewide, day-long vigil for Maui, won two Hometown Media Awards at this year’s annual Alliance for Community Media national conference in San Jose, California. This event, produced in partnership with Rediscovering Hawai'i's Soul and Public Access Television Stations in each county, included sunrise, noon, and sunset ceremonies that united our islands in a powerful display of resilience and aloha. A heartfelt mahalo to our partners and everyone who tuned in to support Maui.

We were honored to participate in the Hawaii Business Magazine Leadership Conference on July 19! It was an inspiring day as we discussed the Rediscovering Hawaiʻi’s Soul initiative, exploring the essence of Hawaiʻi through deep conversations about our values, history, and the collective efforts needed to preserve our island home. Mahalo to all who joined us in reimagining a thriving, inclusive future for our islands! 📸 Aaron Yoshino/Hawai‘i Business Magazine

Do you know an exceptional climate leader in Hawai‘i? Climate Hawai‘i is accepting nominations for the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards. Recognize the individuals and organizations that are making extraordinary strides in accelerating our clean energy and climate-resilient future. Categories include Individual Climate Hero, Business Climate Champion, Youth Climate Leader, and more. The deadline is August 2nd and self-nominations are welcomed. Click here to submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/g6vPqhAs.