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UPCOMING ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI COURSE

Businesses on Hawaiʻi Island can help bring Hawaiian language to life in everyday spaces—and get the tools and support to do it with confidence. Receive business-specific ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi curriculum, custom signage, learning tools, staff training, and opportunities to measure customer engagement and impact. Next cohort begins March 2026.

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Healthy partnership in philanthropy isn’t a buzzword—it’s a practice. explore the establishment and evolution of Native Hawaiian Philanthropy, what it means to bridge philanthropy with Native Hawaiian organizations, and how to build healthier, more accountable partnerships

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HONORING HAWAIIAN VALUES

Explore how Hawaiʻi can support small business success by aligning policy, funding, and technical assistance with Hawaiian values like pilina, kuleana, pono, and aloha ʻāina.

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 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!

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  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.

DISCOVER ZACHERE'S STORY
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MIKIʻALA  LIDSTONE       

Mikiʻala doesn’t create change from the outside in. She cultivates it from the roots up — where culture, community, and ʻāina meet.

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Bryson Hiro’s journey from quiet dreamer to ʻĀinapreneur changemaker is a story of perseverance, humility, and aloha.

  HIRO’S COOKIES                    

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   PRIORITIES WITH PURPOSE

  • Logo for 'Khamronomics' featuring a circular design with a purple border, geometric shapes, and the text 'Decolonizing Wealth' at the bottom.

    Kanakanomics empowers individuals in Native Hawaiian and underserved communities with financial knowledge and confidence. From budgeting to investing, this program builds real-world skills to navigate personal finance with clarity and purpose.

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  • Logo featuring a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk, and the word "Alphabene" in green text underneath, enclosed within a purple circle.

    ʻĀinapreneurs is a transformative program for small business leaders in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We offer culturally rooted training, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow thriving, resilient businesses.

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  • Digital artwork of a purple heart shape with stylized green, wavy ribbon featuring black pattern, and obscured text underneath.

    Philanthropono is a unique initiative supporting the social sector in Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities. We strengthen nonprofits with tailored training, resources, and guidance to help them grow sustainably and serve effectively.

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  • Logo with silhouettes of people, the text 'Karakai Mobi' in green, and a purple circular border.

    KanakaMob is a dynamic platform designed for local leaders in Indigenous and underserved communities. We connect people to essential resources and support, helping build a workforce that reflects the strength and diversity of our communities.

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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.

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