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A Message from the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff

Aloha mai e nā pua o Poʻi Nā Nalu,

We hope that you and your ʻohana are safe and healthy, and are adjusting well to our new reality for the Spring semester. We are dedicated to supporting you through this challenging time, and will continue to do our best to keep you connected academically, professionally, and culturally.

Here are some important updates/reminders:

• Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center is closed for in-person and face-to-face activities. We will continue to provide services remotely via phone, e-mail, ZOOM, STAR Balance Advising, and MySuccess.
• All of our previously-scheduled events have been canceled, but some events may be rescheduled at a later time.
• Participate in our do-at-home activities! You can still fulfill your Poʻi Nā Nalu two-event requirement if you have not already. While we cannot take you on huakaʻi or hold workshops at this time, we will be sending you virtual activities that can be done at home through which you can receive participation credit. Have fun with the activities and share them with your ʻohana. 
• Continue to check your e-mails daily. We try to minimize the number of e-mails we send you, but we have lots of important information for you folks. Mahalo for bearing with us.
• Engage with us on Instagram! If you don't already, follow us at @poinanalu_nhctep and Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center at @hulilikekukui. We are leveling up our IG engagement and have begun posting fun activities you can participate in such as polls, IG story "challenges", and competitive giveaways!
• Visit our Poʻi Nā Nalu website. We are actively working to keep our website up-to-date.

Poʻi Nā Nalu: nanalu@hawaii.edu

Greg Kashigi: gkashigi@hawaii.edu

Kathy Ballesteros: ks@hawaii.edu

Kaʻanoʻi Akaka: arianaa@hawaii.edu

Please read on for valuable resources to help you and your ʻohana navigate through this time. We are here to support you and remain committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any of your needs. Most importantly, remember to stay safe and mālama each other.

E mālama pono,

Greg, Auntie Kathy, Noʻi

A Message from our ALU LIKE Sponsors

Aloha Poʻi Nā Nalu Students!

Our names are Mary Segura and Melissa Rietfors, and we work for ALU LIKE, Inc. Our role is to support your awesome Po‘i Nā Nalu staff with all the grant/reporting aspects, so in turn they can provide all the great activities, workshops, and learning supports to better serve YOU!

Po‘i Nā Nalu is part of the larger Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Consortium here at ALU LIKE, Inc., which currently consists of the following programs: Maritime Careers Exploration and Placement program at the Marimed Foundation, E Ola Pono at Castle High School, Ka ‘Ikaʻi Aʻo at Kauai Community College, Kūlia ma Kapiʻolani at Kapiʻolani Community College, and Ao Kahi at Windward Community College. 

ALU LIKE, Inc. also has a full range of services beyond just education to support you and your families. From employment and training assistance to kupuna meals and programming, ALU LIKE, Inc. is committed to kōkua Hawaiian Natives and help them achieve their potential for themselves, their families, and communities. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat. We are here to help!

Mary Segura: masegur@alulike.org   |   Melissa Rietfors merietf@alulike.org

Our Huaʻōlelo o ka Mahina series features a new Hawaiian word each month. We hope that you will utilize these terms in your everyday conversations by simply plugging them into your sentences. Before you know it, they will become a natural part of your vocabulary!

OLA

Definition: “Life, health, well-being, living, livelihood...”

Ola loa - Long life, longevity

Mauli ola - breath of life, power of healing

Ola can also be used in place of "bless you" when someone sneezes

(Pukui & Elbert, “Hawaiian Dictionary”)

Usage example: "Take care of all aspects of your ola to maintain physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental balance."

("Take care of all aspects of your life to maintain physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental balance.")

Review of previous words: 

• Pōmaikaʻi - blessing, prosperity, good fortune
• Haʻawina - lesson, assignment, task
• Kākoʻo - to support, uphold, assist
• Noke - to persist, continue, repeat, persevere
• Kuleana - responsibility, right, privilege

Click the button below to visit wehewehe.org, a wonderful online Hawaiian dictionary resource to learn more about ola!

Poʻi Nā Nalu Activities

Mid-Semester Check-In via Google Form

How Are You Doing? Fill Out Our Weekly Check-In Form

Kū I Ka Lama Cultural Activity

Worth 1 Participation Credit

Financial Literacy Activity

Worth 1 Participation Credit

Poʻi Nā Nalu's ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Bingo

Worth 1 Participation Credit

Poʻi Nā Nalu students - please check your e-mails for additional activities

that will be sent out this month!

Helpful Resources

March Events Recap

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Career Talk with Narrissa Spies

Mahalo nui to Kanaka Maoli biologist Narrissa Spies for offering her time and expertise with us! Attendees got to hear Narrissa speak passionately about the amazing work she does with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. She touched upon her academic and professional journey, and offered valuable insight for all college students exploring a future career. For anyone looking for a Federal job, Narrissa shared usajobs.gov, the official website for finding employment within the U.S. government. The site has a resumé builder and the option to make your resumé visible to recruiters!

Budget Basics Workshop

Mahalo nui to our very own Auntie Kathy for offering her Budget Basics Workshop again. Attendees played Kanu Ā Hoʻoaʻa (The Seed Game) to test their budget-ability with their allotted seed "income". Participants also got to take a look at a 12-month budget template and discussed real-life numbers and situations. One of the biggest take-aways was to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE, and to apply for SCHOLARSHIPS to ease financial stress! If you have any budget-related questions, contact Auntie Kathy at ks@hawaii.edu.

KILOHANA

Student of the Month

Casen Cluney

Tell us a little about yourself. 

Aloha mai kākou. My name is Casen and I am originally from Kāneʻohe but I moved to Kailua 10 years ago and currently reside there. I graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in 2018 and I am now in the Fire & Environmental Emergency Response Program here at Honolulu Community College.    

What are your future plans? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Firefighting is something I am very passionate about and that's why I am fully invested into becoming one and serving my community here in Hawaiʻi. But first, I am focused on graduating and taking all that I learned into the fire service and passing on the knowledge to others. 

In 10 years, I hope to be someone that our kānaka can look up to and look towards for any type of help or assistance while still perpetuating my culture and honoring my kūpuna every step of the way.

How has Poʻi Nā Nalu helped you through your academic journey at HonCC?

Poʻi Nā Nalu has truly been family to me and they have helped me to pursue my dream job and also understanding my roots. They have supported me financially, mentally and culturally in my path to becoming a firefighter. It has been such an honor to be a part of this amazing program. 

Student Recognitions

Kainani Wills

Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Officer

HOʻOMAIKAʻI to our very own Poʻi Nā Nalu Peer Mentor and former Poʻi Nā Nalu participant Kainani Wills who received special accolades on March 7th at the annual Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Pacific Region Convention. Kainani was recognized as a Regional Officer and was a honored with a Distinguished Chapter Officer Award. In addition, the HonCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter received a Five Star Chapter Award as well as a Distinguished Honors in Action Theme Award for their project entitled "Until the Last Aloha ʻĀina: How is this System of Belief Transforming Communities Around Hawaiʻi?" Poʻi Nā Nalu sponsored Kainani along with former PNN participant Keola Iseri as they represented HonCC at the PTK International Honors Institute in San Diego in June 2019, which inspired the aforementioned Honors in Action research project.

HonCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Spring 2020 Poʻi Nā Nalu Inductees

HOʻOMAIKAʻI to Poʻi Nā Nalu's five newest members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society! Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Spring 2020 Induction Ceremony was canceled, however, these students will be recognized at HonCC's Fall 2020 Induction Ceremony.

Cedric (Kawohikūkahi) Adversalo

Makaio Lorenzo

Damon (Kai) Magdirila

Shadden Ogasawara-Tabelisma

Taryn Tabelisma Haʻi

We are proud of your hard work and academic achievements! E holomua!

Internship Opportunities

Are you an active participant of Poʻi Nā Nalu and interested in doing a paid internship in your area of interest? Are you looking to get your feet wet in your future career field? We can help pair you with an appropriate site, or if you have a site in mind, let us know!

Poʻi Nā Nalu's Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program is designed to offer Poʻi Nā Nalu participants an invaluable internship opportunity to network within their future professional community. Through hands-on training and professional mentoring, student interns receive relevant and rigorous educational experience in preparation for their aspiring careers.

Below are a few examples of internships available in the community. 

If you are interested in any of the following internships, please first contact Noʻi before applying. 

Keep in mind that COVID-19 could affect the operations and timing of the following organizations/programs.

Contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu.

Bishop Museum

Bishop Museum is looking for interns/volunteers in the following areas: Community Coordination, Print Publishing, Web Media, Registration, Botany, Entomology, Malacology, Pacific Center of Molecular Biodiversity, Invertebrate Zoology. 

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

KUPU Conservation Leadership Development Program

KUPU is looking for individuals interested in a career in conservation. Members will be matched with an appropriate site and will work either a 6-month term (seasonal position) or 11-month term (year-long position) at an average of 40 hours a week.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2020

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

Student Conservation Association

The Student Conservation Association is looking for Botany & Wildlife Management interns to work at Haleakalā National Park on Maui. 

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

Bank of Hawaii

Bank of Hawaii is looking for a 2020 Summer Intern.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

Servco

Servco is currently searching for interns interested in Accounting and the Hui Car Share program.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi

Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi is searching for interns in the following areas: Program Services, Wish Assist, Communications Art, Copywriting, Development and Corporate Relations, Events, Database Management, Finance, Medical Outreach.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure firm whose projects are based around transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy, and the environment. Here in Hawaiʻi, AECOM is currently seeking interns interested in Civil Engineering, Environmental work, and Planning.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

(Please contact Noʻi before applying)

Scholarship Opportunities

Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Reminder: You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for most need-based scholarships.  Apply early to get a better chance of receiving funds. Contact Financial Aid or Counseling if you need assistance with your FAFSA.

ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship

"The Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP) provides financial assistance to students participating in a vocational or technical education program for occupations that can provide a “living wage.” This need-based scholarship is available to students in vocational programs that lead to a specific segment of employment. This scholarship gives financial assistance toward tuition and fees, books and other required tools or uniforms for a vocational program. Students pursuing a major in Liberal Arts or are taking only pre-requisite courses are encouraged to select a major of study in order to qualify for additional services."

Due Date: Ongoing Through Academic Year

The OHA Scholarship site offers links to numerous scholarships for Native Hawaiians. 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarships

Are you a Phi Theta Kappa member? PTK offers a wide range of scholarships including specifc ones for Career-Tech students like most of you. There are separate deadlines for the Spring and Fall semesters.

Due Dates: May 15, 2020 (5pm CT) & Dec. 1, 2020 (5pm CT)

Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship

"The Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club offers aid annually to post-secondary students living in the Kāneʻohe-Kualoa area. In keeping with the mission, by-laws, and spirit of the Civic Club, there are two significant considerations of importance: completed volunteer community service and commitment to the preservation, cultivation, and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture. Preference is given to student so Hawaiian ancestry, however, we welcome applicants who have a dedication to the Hawaiian community and culture. Recipients are expected to complete an additional 12 hours minimum of volunteer service in the 12 months following their award."

Due Date: April 15, 2020

Paubox Kahikina Scholarship

The Paubox Kahikina Scholarship encourages Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in computer science and software development. It is a recurring scholarship which means recipients receive $1,000 per year until graduation (max. 5 years).

Due Date: May 31, 2020

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