Ua ka ua, ola ka nohona o ka ʻāina kula.

The rain pours, life comes to the plains.

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #2802

Aloha from Las Vegas!

We hope you all had a wonderful fall semester! As 2022 comes to a close, we wish you good health and great memories made with loved ones. May you end the year with a bang!

Here are a few announcements from the Poʻi Nā Nalu staff:

• PNN Staff Out of Office: The PNN staff is currently attending a conference. We will return to the office on Monday, December 5th. We can be reached via email.

• Hoʻomaikaʻi to HonCC Chancellor Karen Lee: We send our aloha to Karen Lee for her recent appointment as chancellor of HonCC! Read the UH News article here.

• Spring 2023: The Spring 2023 semester starts on January 9th. If you have not yet registered and need assistance, reach out to us.

Mele Kalikimaka a Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Aloha nō,

Greg, Auntie Kathy & Noʻi

Poʻi Nā Nalu Contact Information

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm | Bldg. 5, 2nd Floor Makai Wing

nanalu@hawaii.edu

Greg Kashigi (Program Coordinator): gkashigi@hawaii.edu | 808-844-2322

Kathy Ballesteros (Academic Support Specialist): ks@hawaii.edu | 808-844-2347

Kaʻanoʻi Akaka (Academic Support Specialist): arianaa@hawaii.edu | 808-844-2323

Workshops & Activities

VIRTUAL POʻI NĀ NALU ACTIVITIES

Click the button below to check out Ola Niuhelewai's December events:

• E Ola Kou Inoa! May Your Name Live On! Hawaiian naming practices, poetry & watercolor art with Maile Naehu | Dec. 1st, 5-6:30pm on Zoom

• Detours: A virtual guided tour of Red Hill by Kiaʻi Wai. Learn about the Oʻahu water crisis and what you can do to support the future of our natural water supply | Dec. 3rd, 9am

• Kiaʻi Chronicles: A workshop about Kiaʻi Loko (Fishpond Guardian) with Hanohano Naehu | Dec. 8th, 5-6:30pm on Zoom

Important Campus Dates

• Mon.-Fri. December 12-16 - Final Exam Week

• Friday, December 16 - Fall Semester Ends

• Monday, December 26 - Christmas Holiday (Federal & State Holiday)

Poʻi Nā Nalu Resources

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

FINANCIAL LITERACY

The holidays are a time of celebration, family time and gift giving - and the latter can sometimes overshadow the other aspects of the season. As you tally up the items on your children’s wish lists, you might also discover important lessons along the way to teach your kids about money.

Santa Has a Budget

Shannon McLay, the host of the podcast “Martinis and Your Money,” said on her show that she used to go overboard with gifts. Now, she uses Christmas as an opportunity to teach her son, Will, about budgeting. “I went the path of creating this crazy Christmas reality, and then when I started working on getting more financially healthy, we then started to change the conversation with Will,” she said. “We were like, ‘OK, you have a Christmas list, and it’s only five things on the list. That’s all Santa can carry on his sleigh.’ Then it became, ‘Your list has a budget because Santa has a budget.”

“The older he got, he would look things up, and we’d be like, ‘OK, this is Santa’s budget. Find the things that fit in the budget,” she said. “Why wouldn’t Santa have a budget? Everyone else has a budget!”

Experiences Can Be More Meaningful Than Physical Things

Stacy Allred, senior managing director of First Republic Investment Management has worked with parents who ask their kids to learn a new skill and show it to them on Christmas rather than having them buy gifts. “It’s everything from learning how to play the saxophone and performing a song, to learning video software and making a video,” she said. This teaches kids about the value of experiences to show there are many ways to give a gift to someone, she added.

It’s Important To Save

If your child doesn’t already have a savings account, consider opening one for them as a holiday gift. “Savings goals are a necessary component of any good financial plan,” John Durrant, president at Banking Solutions said. “Encourage your kids to start saving at the beginning of the year, allotting various buckets for different savings goals such as a holiday shopping fund. Beginning these conversations about financial literacy early on helps to set the foundation for success for your kids.”

Take Time To Reflect

Teaching kids about finances is an ongoing process. To help them learn, be there to guide them. “Watch the way that your kids make decisions around earning, saving and spending during the holidays,” Allred said. “Take time to reflect and make those lessons visible. I think, oftentimes with decision-making, we don’t take the time to really intentionally reflect on that experience.” Doing so can reveal other lessons, she said.

Have any personal finance questions?

Click here to schedule an appointment with Auntie Kathy: STAR BALANCE

Excerpts taken from: “Santa Has a Budget: This Christmas, Teach Your Kids To Live In the Real World,” Nov 4, 2022, by Gabrielle Olya, Santa's Budget.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Campus Resources

Student Services

Community Resources

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The 2023-24 app is now open. Apply here. Contact Financial Aid at honccfao@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9116 if you need assistance with your FAFSA.

• Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Foundation: Deadline is Friday, December 2nd. Apply here.

• Kamehameha Schools Nā Hoʻokama: Deadline is Friday, January 6th. Apply here.

• Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Deadline is Wednesday, February 15th. Apply here.

• UH Common Scholarship: Deadline is Wednesday, March 1st, 4PM HST. Apply here.

• ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship: For vocational and technical education majors. Application accepted year round. Apply here.

• OHA Scholarship List: See a complete list of Native Hawaiian scholarships here.

CAREER RESOURCES

• Hawaiʻi is Hiring: A resource for Hawaiʻi jobs, training, and internships. Access here.

• Hawaiʻi Career Pathways: A career pathway explorer tool. Access here.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

• SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Get more info and apply here.

• Hawaiʻi Foodbank: Find a food distribution site near you here.

HOUSING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Federal Student Relief: Do you qualify for federal student loan debt relief? Find out and apply here.

• CNHA Oʻahu Homeowner Assistance Fund: See if you are eligible here.

• CNHA Rent Relief: See if you are eligible for CNHA's rental relief program here.

• OHA's Emergency Financial Assistance Program: Access financial assistance here.

• HCAP: Access services in employment, education, tax assistance and more here.

• Hawaiʻi Community Assets: Access housing and financial counseling, tax & FAFSA preparation assistance, and technical assistance here.

HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESOURCES

• Wehewehe Wikiwiki: A Hawaiian language dictionary website & app. Visit here.

• Duolingo: Learn ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi on the Duolingo app.

• Kaniʻāina: Digital Hawaiian language audio recordings of native speakers here.

• ʻŌiwi TV: Hawaiian- and community-based multimedia content here.

• Kaʻiwakīloumoku: Hawaiian & Pacific moʻolelo, mele, recipes, videos here.

• Kanaeokana: Hawaiian educational resources here.

• Ulukau: A Hawaiian electronic library. Access here.

WELLNESS RESOURCES

• HonCC Campus Security: 808-284-1270

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

• Domestic Violence Action Center: Call 808-531-3771, text 605-956-5680, or chat at domesticviolenceactioncenter.org.

• Aloha United Way: Call 211 for confidential assistance or visit auw211.org.

• Hurt/Neglected Child Support: 808-832-5300 or 1-800-494-3991.

• Parent Support: Call 808-526-1222 or 1-800-816-1222.

• Trafficking: Call 808-832-1999 or 1-888-398-1188.

• TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7366

• ULifeline - Mental Health Resources for College Students: http://www.ulifeline.org/

• Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi: http://mentalhealthhawaii.org/get-connected/

• Kaiser Permanente Tips to Beat Stress: Read here.

• Free Apps to De-Stress:

  • Headspace https://www.headspace.com/

  • Calm https://www.calm.com

  • Kokua Life https://kokualife.org/

  • VA App Store https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health

Student Spotlights

Kilohana Student of the Month

Keʻala Angay

Major: Occupational & Environmental Safety Management (OESM)

 Tell us about yourself.

Aloha! ʻO Keʻala Hauanio Angay koʻu inoa. No Kapālama a me Kunia mai au. Noho au ma Kapolei me kaʻu ʻohana. ʻO Kehau Angay kaʻu kāne a me kaʻu mau kaikamahine ʻekolu, 

ʻo Kalokoʻokamaile, Makanaaloha, and me Kilinahe. Noho ko lākou kaikunāne ʻo Ioane ma Makakilo me kāna wahine 'O Shaylyn Whitney-Kaaiai.
 

I am currently in the Occupational & Environmental Safety Management (OESM) program and have recently joined the Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply as a Safety Specialist. My academic journey at HonCC is to complete the OESM program followed by completing safety credentials through BCSP, Board of Certified Safety Professionals.  

What are your future plans?

Upon completion of an entrepreneurship program with Poʻi Nā Nalu (mahalo nui), Ka Ihu Waʻa, I am truly inspired to focus on pursuing an Environmental, Health, & Safety Consulting Service that is focused on building an overall environmentally compliant

safety program that reduces health hazards and risks with training and guidance.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

 I see myself as Safety Manager and/or Emergency Preparedness Administrator as well as a Safety Consultant within both the General and/or Construction Industry.

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

I have received support through membership fees for ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) and Phi Theta Kappa organizations. I am truly grateful for being part of Ka Ihu Waʻa, an entrepreneurship program that really inspired me to see if I could really be my own luna. If there were a million ways to show my gratitude for all the support that Poʻi Nā Nalu has given me, I would shout it from the rooftops - come see how Poʻi Nā Nalu can help you! I can also continue to help send OESM or Native Hawaiian students to Poʻi Nā Nalu!

Alumnus Highlight

Koa Flagg

Mahalo to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Alakaʻina Foundation for featuring HonCC & Poʻi Nā Nalu graduate Koa Flagg on a recent Instagram post!

Graphic courtesy of @hawaiiancouncil on IG

Ka Ihu Waʻa Entrepreneurship Program Recap

This semester, four PNN students participated in our Ka Ihu Waʻa Entrepreneurship Program with Auntie Kathy. Through the 10-week program, students took their business ideas and developed a business plan, which they presented to a panel of business professionals on November 18th.

Hoʻomaikaʻi to Camille, Karissa, Tiana, and Akamu!

Fall 2022 Poʻi Nā Nalu Graduates

Eric Allen

Kaʻimipono Drumright

Ku Kawelo

Hoʻomaikaʻi, e nā haumāna!

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Find previous issues of ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter on our website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/poinanalu

Poʻi Nā Nalu is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program funded through a Native Hawaiian Education Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education.