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10th Annual NHEA Convention
March 24 & 25, 2009
Maui Community College

In celebration of the 10th year anniversary of the NHEA, this year's Annual Convention returns to the site where it all began: Maui Community College.

2009 Theme & Mana'o: "Hānau ka Pākuikui noho i kai kīa'i ia e ka lā'au kukui noho i uka."

Born is the Pākuikui (surgeonfish) residing in the sea. Protected by the Kukui tree residing in the uplands. This demonstrates the dualistic nature of our genesis and the balance that exist in our environment.

This years theme - Kumu Pa‘a: These symbols are befitting of energies we must use to be persistent in our endeavor to strive for higher (learning) education. To begin from the sea (bottom) of the ahupua‘a and to ascend to the uplands (top) becoming enlightened by experiencing the journey moving towards that symbolic shape of the mountain, back to our foundation, our start, to our Kumu, and make us Pa‘a - firm all of these experienced things.

To push ourselves to the brink and be industrious as the Pākuikui fish by doing the work - to become the elegant Kukui tree, poised and experienced

UPDATE: Student feedback from the 2009 Na Lau Lama forum (pdf file)

Downloadable Forms: (these are all PDF Files that require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view/print)

• 2009 Registration Form
• 2009 Workshop Presenter Proposal Form - Deadline to apply to present a workshop has been extended to March 13, 2009.
• 2009 Vendors Form
• 2009 Exhibitors Form

Schedule:

March 24 / Day One

March 25 / Day Two

Huaka'i Sites: Paeloko, Waihe'e, Kaheawa Wind Power, Iao Valley, Ko'ie'ie Fishpond, Places of Maui (Singing Tour)

Workshop & Huaka'i Descriptions

Accomodations:

• Attendees have the opportunity and an option, to stay at the Kulanaa‘o - MCC Student Housing/Apartments. The website is www.kulanaao.com
• The rate to stay in the apartment is $122.56 per night, and can accommodate 4 people.
  2Bdrm/2bath with small living room. Includes bedding, towels, refrigerator, microwave.
• Reservation Deadline is March 18, 2009.
• You will need to directly contact: Matt Bush, Property Manager at (808) 856-2900,
  Toll - free number 1-877-856-2111
  or email: mbush@campusapts.com
• Must mention you are attending the NHEA Convention. Limited Apartments. Accept purchase orders, credit cards and checks (there is a $16.00 processing fee for the use of debit/credit cards). Contact Matt for more information and reservation.

Scholarships: A limited supply of scholarships are available. For scholarship requests, please contact Wendy Mow-Taira at mowtaira@hawaii.edu and include your name, address, phone number, school/organization and job title. Scholarships will be available until March 20. Pre-Registration must be received by March 20, after that, registration is available onsite.

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Last Updated: 05/21/09