Native Hawaiian Rights
Native Hawaiian Rights
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Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing Native Hawaiian identity, culture, and rights. Through legal representation and advocacy, NHLC supports Native Hawaiian individuals, families, and communities in matters involving ancestral lands, water rights, traditional and customary practices, cultural preservation, and access to justice. Its work helps safeguard Native Hawaiian rights and cultural resources for future generations.
Mālama Mākua
Mālama Mākua is a Kanaka Maoli led nonprofit organization founded in 1996, dedicated to protecting sacred Mākua Valley on Oʻahu’s Waiʻanae Coast and advocating for its return from U.S. military control for culturally appropriate use. The organization works to preserve Mākua’s cultural and natural resources, protect significant Hawaiian sites, and restore community access to ancestral lands. Through cultural visits, education, and advocacy, Mālama Mākua promotes the protection of this sacred valley for future generations.