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All Aboard for a train ride from the past into the future.

The story of the USS Arizona encompasses far more than the milli-second BOOM! that split her hull and snuffed out the lives of 1177 men aboard her.

This program was produced for elders who may be experiencing abuse in their families and behind closed doors.
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This book tells the story of Life in Hawai'i during World War II. Hawai'i was both a home front and a war zone, the only American territory to have that distinction. Full of great illustrations with many rare "never before seen" images, this book is a wonderful collector's item.

From Europe to Hawaii, Siegfried Ramler's memoirs move from his childhood in Austria, escape from Nazi Germany via Kindertransport, life in London during the WWII Blitz, to interrogator and interpreter at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials and then to Hawaii and a long career in education including the founding of the International Center at Punahou School, Pres. Barack Obama's alma mater. A fascinating bio. Signed copies by author.
For parents, caregivers and adults interested in online enrichment courses on Hawaiian culture and language. Monthly courses offered ($25) by KS, free books, posters, DVD for those who complete courses, Sign up is year round.

This special recording is a compilation of His Holiness' conversations and symposiums during his visits to Hawaii (1994); intermixed with recordings of rare Tibetan folk music; Hawaiian chants by kumu hula, John Lake; and an introduction by the late Rev. Abraham Akaka. All proceeds benefit Hawaii's Sakyadhita organization of Tibetan nuns.

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center serves over 27,000 patients, with more than 139,000 visits annually through their six service sites.

The OHA Mālama Loan is a 5-year, 5% fixed rate up to $75,000 for eligible Native Hawaiian consumers and businesses. The loan can be used by consumers for home improvement or educational purposes and by businesses to grow their operations. Loan applications are available at First Hawaiian Bank.

A 60 min video program featuring a series of thirty video lessons on learning the Hawaiian language with Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier. An accompanying workbook is available for download and can be used with the lessons. DVD set can be purchased for $40.

For educators servicing Hawaiian learners, offering online professional development courses throughout the year

Resources available for free online, which includes Lo'i virtual field trip, He’eia virtual field trip, ‘Iolani Palace grounds virtual field trip, Hawaiian culture audio PowerPoints, writing resource site, video resources, and software tutorials

The ancient fishponds of Hawai'i were one of the most significant and successful aquacultural achievements in history. They were a major source of food, played an important role in the spiritual and cultural lives of the Hawaiians, and today they are a source of knowledge to the past. A virtual tour.
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