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Rob & Tammy welcomed guests Lee Cataluna and Christine Boutros to their #TryThink: 'Ohana class at Halawa Correctional Facility. Lee shared her book "Ordinary 'Ohana" with the participants, which was a stimulus for our ongoing discussion about the unique meaning of 'ohana. We were also lucky enough to get to read one of the scenes from the play that is based on her book! The group ended by sharing our thoughts on who we would share this "kids" book with: my family, my kids, anyone who would want to listen, my hanai nephew, my future children, my brother, my grandkids, the Warden… everyone! Mahalo for joining us and engaging in the great conversation tonight, Lee & Christine!
In anticipation of this week's guest in our #TryThink class at Halawa, Lee Cataluna, we read an excerpt from her book, "Folks You Meet at Longs". The vignette prompted discussion around our topic of 'ohana, family relationships, how we treat those we consider 'ohana and…what happened to the cat!? Mahalo for the stimulus @leecat808! We can't wait for you to share "Ordinary 'Ohana" with us tomorrow night! #KaylaCampos #Myrtle #staytuned
Saying hello to our friends at @pacifichistoricparks as they work with local @girlscoutshi on their awards 👋🏼 see you at the National Humanities Conference in November!
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The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities Appoints Aiko Yamashiro as its New Executive Director
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities (HCH) is proud to announce the selection of Aiko Yamashiro as its new executive director. She officially began her new role on January 1, 2019. “Aiko brings an impressive set of talents and deep passion to HCH,” says …
New Humanities Program to Engage Prison Inmates with Sense of Community
HONOLULU—As part of our commitment to create opportunities for all citizens to gather, discuss and build community, we are pleased to announce the pilot series of Try Think, an innovative new discussion program for incarcerated individuals to reflect on current events and talk openly about their thoughts and feelings about the cultural, political and social issues that define our world today.
Mililani Student and Teacher Team Win Trip to Study D-Day in France
HONOLULU—A Mililani High School student-teacher team will visit Normandy, France, this summer with all expenses paid as part of the Normandy: Sacrifice for Freedom® Albert H. Small Student and Teacher Institute.
Hawai‘i History Day Call for Judges
HONOLULU—Do you love history? Want to be part of a fun and rewarding experience supporting dynamic historical projects created by students? Then we are looking for you!
Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities Awards Grants Totaling $60,405
HONOLULU—The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities recently awarded seven grants totaling $60,405 for development and production of public humanities projects throughout the state.
Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities Board of Directors Elects New Members and Officers
HONOLULU—The Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities (HCH) Board of Directors elected two new members at its December 10, 2016 meeting.
Bill of Rights Commemorative Exhibit Coming to Hawai‘i
HONOLULU—The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities has partnered with the National Archives and Records Administration along with the Federation of State Humanities Councils to provide a free pop-up exhibit observing the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights to 43 display sites in Hawai‘i.
Scott Clarke Named 2016 Hawai‘i History Teacher of the Year
HONOLULU—Scott Clarke, a social studies teacher at H.P. Baldwin High School, was officially recognized as the 2016 Hawaiʻi History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and facilitated locally by the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities (HCH), at the Schools of the Future Conference on October 21, 2016.
Give Aloha at Foodland to Help HCH Raise Funds
HONOLULU—This month the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program, which honors the popular, locally owned grocery retailer’s founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community.
Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities Board of Directors Elects New Members
HONOLULU—The Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities (HCH) Board of Directors elected five new members at its July 23, 2016 meeting. The new members are Amy Boehning, Colleen C. Furukawa, Joy Holland, Joseph Rothstein and Grant Yoshikami.
Tony Quagliano International Poetry Award 2016 Winner Announced
HONOLULU—Writer Warren Slesinger of Beaufort, South Carolina, was selected as the winner of the 2016 Tony Quagliano International Poetry Award…
Hawaiʻi History Day Students Bring Home Top Honors from National Competition
HONOLULU—Hawaiʻi History Day students continued the tradition of excellence for the 26th consecutive year by capturing top awards at the 2016 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest.