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Office of Hawaiian Affairs
OHA has provided the grant, which funds the Cultural Trademark Study. Please visit OHA's web site to learn more about their mission and programs.
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PA'I Foundation
The PA'I Foundation acts as the fiscal sponsor for the Cultural Trademark Study; an amazing organization and cultural and community resource. PA'I is dedicated to the perpetuation, education and preservation in matters relating to the indigenous culture and natural environment of Hawai'i.They are also the sponsor of the Native Hawaiian Artist On-line Survey, funded by the Ford Foundation, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, that is a key component of the Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study.
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Hale Ku'ai Cooperative
Lead Sponsor & Supporter of the Cultural Trademark Study. As a Native Hawaiian cooperative, Hale Ku'ai encourages Hawaiian entrepreneurship to develop, produce and market quality products made by Native Hawaiians in the Hawaiian Islands. Hale Ku'ai also perpetuates Hawaiian values, self-sufficiency and self-determination for indigenous people, supports the nation building initiatives of Ka Lahui Hawai`i.
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Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i
Sponsor & Supporter of the Cultural Trademark Study.
The Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Store was founded by Maile Meyer, a Co-Chair of the Study. Na Mea Hawai’i—a store focused on things Hawaiian, understands the importance of supporting and protecting Hawaiian artists. Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii considers itself a Hawaiian place of business as well as a community resource. Na Mea Hawai’i models respect for Hawaiians and the Hawaiian culture, and offers venues to showcase Hawaiian made products and services.
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Kamakakuokalani
Sponsor & Supporter of the Cultural Trademark Study. Kamakakuokalani, Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa, has graciously provided meeting space and other resources to the study. The Center represents the first substantial commitment in the nearly 100 years of the university's existence to the coordinated study and preservation of Hawaiian culture, history, politics, and language.
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Volunteers
The Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study Board, would also like to thank the many organizations and individuals who have helped the Study host its meetings, both on O'ahu and on the outer islands. Without the tireless efforts of volunteers, the study would not have been able to move ahead.