Aloha! Hawai'i Council for the Humanities strives to promote a better understanding of and appreciation for the humanities among the general public in Hawai'i by supporting historical, philosophical, and cultural programs that encourage people to exchange ideas and engage in civic dialogue.

Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities is proud to announce the publication of a new anthology titled "We Go Jam: Celebrating Our Music, Our Soundscape, Our Hawai‘i." The collection, edited by veteran journalist Susan Yim, celebrates the rich and diverse musical heritage of Hawai‘i through the "voices" of many of the islands' leading writers and musicians.

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Grants
HCH’s Grants Program provides funding to individuals as well as nonprofit organizations and public institutions for public programs that promote a better understanding and appreciation of the humanities among the general public in Hawai‘i.
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Hawai‘i History Day
Hawai‘i History Day, an affiliate of National History Day (NHD), is a year-long history education program that invigorates the teaching and learning of history in grades 4-12.  It promotes a theme-based, research-centered model for history and civics education.
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Motheread/Fatheread®
Motheread/Fatheread® Hawai‘i is a nationally acclaimed family literacy program aimed at promoting literacy and increasing communication within families.  It improves reading skills-so children can be more successful in school-and also strengthens ties between parent and child.
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Partnerships
The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities has used We the People grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Teaching American History Grant in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, and other grants to facilitate partnerships and collaborations.
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