NHO Notifications
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protections for 10 Animal and 39 Plant Species in the State of Hawaii
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to add 49 species in Hawaii to the list of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The Service will not be designating Critical Habitat for these species at this time due to insufficient information.
Interior Department Proposes Pathway for Re-establishing a Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community (www.doi.gov)
Under the new proposal, the Native Hawaiian community — not the Federal government — would decide whether to reorganize a Native Hawaiian government, what form that government would take, and whether it would seek a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Welcomes 4th Grade Students Through Every Kid in a Park Initiative
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting today, fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.
DOINews: Publication of Proposed Hawaiian Home Land Rules Governing Land Exchanges and Amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
Washington, D.C. - The Department is seeking comments on proposed Federal rules that seek to clarify how we review land exchanges involving Hawaiian home lands and amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act proposed by the State of Hawai‘i.
Interior Considers Procedures to Reestablish a Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today a first step to consider reestablishing a government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community.
U.S. Census Bureau Interviews Hires for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey
The US Census Bureau needs to quickly hire interviewers in Hawai’i to work on the NHPI National Health Interview Survey. Most immediate is the need to hire in Hilo, Hawai’i and Oahu, but hiring will also be done on Maui and Kauai.
NAGPRA Notice of Inadvertent Discovery at James Campbell NWR
NAGPRA Notice of Inadvertent Discovery at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge near Kahuku, O`ahu.
State Department Consultation on Indigenous Peoples
Engage in consultation with the US Department of State on the topic of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples to be held at the United Nations in September 2014. The consultations are scheduled for May 9, 2014, in Washington, DC. RSVP by 4/24/2014.
Solicitation of NAGPRA Review Committee Nominations Due July 7, 2014
The Secretary of the Interior will appoint the member from nominations submitted by Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and traditional Native American religious leaders. The deadline for receipt of nominations is July 17, 2014.
FY14 NAGPRA Grant Guidelines and Application Now Available Online
If your tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or museum is considering a NAGPRA Grant in the coming year, now is the time to begin planning. Applications are due on March 7, 2014. Link to the application guidelines and forms, and see important dates.