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Hawaiian Population 1778-1896

The dramatic decrease in the Hawaiian population became the basis for governmental programs designed to save the dying race.

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Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

Living Conditions in the Early 1900s

Lālāmilo Offsite Water System

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Piʻikoi

Rehabilitation of the native Hawaiian people through a government-

sponsored homesteading program

The enactment of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) in

1921 set aside approximately 200,000 acres as Hawaiian home

lands

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920

• Lack of funding from the Federal government• Poor lands with no infrastructure or water (arid lands that large

landowners did not want – known as “available lands”)• Inalienability of the land (until mid-1980s) – no outside loans

available to beneficiaries

Homesteads from 1921 – 1959 (Prior to Statehood)

First Homesteaders

• The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) was created in 1960 by the state Legislature to implement the HHCA.

• DHHL is uniquely recognized both as a federally authorized trust and a state agency.

• DHHL is governed by the Hawaiian Homes Commission, which has “trust” responsibilities.

• DHHL is part of the Executive Branch of the State of Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Homes Overview

• DHHL obtains its power and authority through the Act

• The Act explains:– Department Officers and Staff– Land Inventory– Leases to Hawaiians– Conditions of Leases– Successorship and Cancellation– Funds & Accounts– Loans

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

• To manage the Hawaiian Home Lands trust effectively and to develop and deliver lands to native Hawaiians.

• We will partner with others towards developing self-sufficient and healthy communities.

Our Mission

Hawaiian Home Lands

Acreage by IslandKaua'i

20,564.94010% O'ahu

7,494.6264%

Moloka'i25,769.192

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Hawai'i117,550.149

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Hawaiian Home Lands

20,950 Residential Applications

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Hawaiian Home Lands

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Hawaiian Home Lands

10,027 Homestead Leases as of Dec. 31, 2010

• Alapaki Nahale-a, Chairman• Imaikalani Aiu, Kauaʻi• Mike Kahikina, Oʻahu• Renwick “Uncle Joe” Tassil,

Oʻahu• Kama Hopkins, Oʻahu• Henry Tancayo, Molokaʻi• Perry Artates, Maui• Ian Lee Loy, East Hawaiʻi• Leimana DaMate, West Hawaiʻi

Hawaiian Homes Commission

• DHHL’s authoritative body– Schedules contested case hearings– Ratification of loan approvals and

consent to mortgage– Homestead application transfers or

cancellations– Ratification of designation of

successor to applications and leases– Issuance of general leases, licenses,

revocable permits– Budget– Meets monthly

Hawaiian Homes Commission

• Project Schedule– Transmission Mains

• Construction began June 6, 2011

Hawaiian Home Lands Leadership Team

Alapaki Nahale-aChairman

Keaukaha Homestead

Michelle KaʻuhaneDeputy to the

ChairmanKau’pea

Homestead

Waiʻaleʻale Sarsona

Chief of StaffWaimanalo Homestead

Organizational Chart

• The Office of the Chairman (OCH) manages the daily operations of the Department, sets directions, and provides leadership support to all divisions internally

• Additionally, OCH is responsible for supporting the executive body, the Hawaiian Homes Commission

• The Chairman of the Commission also serves as the Director of the Department

Office of the Chairman

• The Planning Office (PO) is responsible for conducting research and planning studies which are required for the development of policies, programs and projects benefiting native Hawaiians, as defined under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended (HHCA)

• Additionally, the Planning Office defends the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust and advocates for the restoration of trust claims. The Native Hawaiian Development Program makes awards to non-profit organizations to support community self-determination, provide capacity building, and assist native Hawaiians in education and financial literacy

Planning Office

• The Information and Community Relations Office (ICRO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out public information and community relations programs and projects for the department

• It also provides advice and assistance to the Commission and staff on public relations and public information matters

Information & Community Relations

• The Administrative Services Office (ASO) provides support in the areas of personnel, budgeting, program evaluation, information and communication systems, risk management, facilities management, clerical services and other administrative services

• This office also provides support services in preparation of legislative proposals and testimonies, coordinates the preparation of reports to the Legislature and facilitates the rule-making process

Administrative Services Office

• The Fiscal Office (FO) is responsible for the maintenance of the accounting system that provides administration with timely financial information for evaluating past performance, making current decisions and planning future operations

Fiscal Office

• Land Management Division (LMD) generates revenues from the income-producing use of Hawaiian home lands to further the department’s goal of becoming financially self-sufficient in the future

• Through its three branches, Land Management, Technical Services and Income Property, the staff of LMD manages lands that are not utilized for homestead purposes

Land Management Division

• The Land Development Division (LDD) is charged with the responsibility of developing trust lands for homesteading purposes

• This is accomplished through the development of properties for residential, agricultural, and pastoral uses

Land Development Division

• The Homestead Services Division (HSD) is responsible for processing applications for homestead leases, managing programs and activities in leasing homestead lots for residential, agricultural and pastoral purposes and providing loans and other financial assistance to homestead lessees

Homestead Services Division

Home Ownership Assistance Program

Financial Financial LiteracyLiteracy

Job TrainingJob Training

Social Social ServicesServices

Residential Awards

• Four (4) types:

– Turnkey

– Undivided Interest

– Vacant Lots

– Rural

• Energy Policy– To enable native Hawaiians and

the broader community working together to lead Hawai‘i’s effort to achieve energy self-sufficiency and sustainability

Hoʻomaluō Energy Policy

• Recent Hawaiian Homes developments in the Ka Pua Initiative zone (Kapolei to Mākaha)– Waianae Coast– Kaupuni– Kānehili– Maluʻōhai– Kaupeʻa– Ka Makana Aliʻi Shopping Center– Kapolei Fire Station (partnership)

Ka Pua Initiative

• Recent Hawaiian Homes developments in the Ka Pua Initiative zone

• Kaupuni, Waiʻanae– 18 homes– Net-Zero Community– Solar water heaters, standard– Photovoltaic, optional– Solatube skylights– Dual-pane, low-E vinyl windows– Energy Star appliances– Foam insulation– Light-colored composite roof– Electric vehicle outlet

Kaupuni, Waiʻanae

Kaupuni, Waiʻanae

Kapolei

Kānehili, East Kapolei

• 403 homes

Kuleana as a Privilege and Responsibility...

• Team Approach• Open & Honest• Doing what is right no matter how

difficult• Treat beneficiaries as our customers

Our Leadership Philosophy

• Deliver diverse homesteading opportunities• Provide excellent service to beneficiaries• Secure the financial well-being of the Trust• Advance the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

The Overall Goals of this Administration

Questions and Answers

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