Empowering People.
Honoring Place.
Living Our Purpose.
FUELING CHANGE
UPCOMING ʻĀINAPRENEUR COURSES
ʻĀinapreneur courses blend ʻike kūpuna, practical tools, and mentorship. Join a movement where ʻāina, ʻōlelo, and business meet. The next two cohorts begin late September 2025.
NEW ON THE POD
Visioning the next five years — anchored in kuleana and pilina.
SEEDS OF THOUGHT
Fresh post: Indigenous economies aren’t relics — they’re models of resilience.
inspire action,
spark transformation
ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi champions economic equity and justice by empowering Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, and underserved communities. Through culturally grounded programs like ʻĀinapreneur, Kanakanomics, KanakaMob, and Philanthropono, we enhance small business growth, financial literacy, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity building. Join us in creating meaningful change and transforming lives!
BLAZIN’ SNOW
Zachere’s journey with Blazin’ Snow shows what happens when grit meets aloha. From mom to ʻāinapreneur, she’s carving her own path—one shave ice at a time.
MIKIʻALA LIDSTONE
Mikiʻala doesn’t create change from the outside in. She cultivates it from the roots up — where culture, community, and ʻāina meet.
Bryson Hiro’s journey from quiet dreamer to ʻĀinapreneur changemaker is a story of perseverance, humility, and aloha.
HIRO’S COOKIES
OUR PATHWAYS TO CHANGE
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Kanakanomics is designed to enhance the financial literacy of Native Hawaiian and underserved communities. This program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of personal finance and investment.
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ʻĀinapreneurs is a transformative program designed to empower Native Hawaiian and Indigenous entrepreneurs. It provides essential resources, including business training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, tailored to the unique cultural context of our communities.
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Philanthropono is a unique initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of nonprofit organizations within Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We provide tailored support, training, and resources to help nonprofits operate effectively and sustainably.
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KanakaMob is a dynamic platform that connects Indigenous and underserved communities with essential resources and support. Together, we can build a stronger workforce that reflects the diversity and resilience of our communities, ensuring that everyone has access to meaningful employment opportunities.
plant roots with us
Change begins in connection—with each other, with ʻāina, and with purpose. By becoming a member of ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi, you’re
joining a collective heartspace where ideas
grow, voices rise, and community leads.
Walk with us as we imagine and build
a thriving future, together.