The Modern Military Association of America is committed to education, advocacy, and support for military spouses and their families. The MMAA Military Spouse Scholarship is a key tool in its mission to support those who are often overlooked and under appreciated. The 2021 MMAA Military Spouse Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship proudly funded by Parsons, honors the life … Continue reading Application deadline: April 30 | 2021 MMAA Military Spouse Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship

The Try Think Community Discussions are moderated by staff of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, and the stimulus for this conversation is the short documentary, The Rogers of Samoa, produced and directed by Dean Hammer and Joe Wilson. Following the 16-minute film screening, attendees will connect with each other in community conversation; to share ideas, questions, … Continue reading Try Think: About Gender – Transition to Self

In this panel discussion presented by the UHM LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ+ professionals will share their stories about how they arrived at their current careers in Hawaii. With Anthony Bagnoli (HiClimb and Hawaii Business Magazine), Bryan Kapeckas (Hawaiian Airlines), Ian Tapu (Hawaii State Judiciary) and Gail M. Abrena Agas (Alexander & Baldwin). Registration is required: click … Continue reading LGBTQ+ In The Workforce

The Wāhine in Film Lab is open for submission to its 2021 program for wāhine filmmakers. The Lab runs from June to November, 2021, and operates as an incubator for the development of 10 short film ideas into viable projects. In its 1st annual edition, the Wāhine in Film Lab offers: • Workshops providing valuable … Continue reading Application deadline: April 30 | Wahine In Film Lab

The Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center's (HHHRC) #ProudNPrepped contest has been extended until Saturday, April 25th, so you still have time to win a $30 M.A.C. Cosmetics gift card. To participate: Post a photo or video of yourself on social media with a fun and fabulous makeover look (hair, outfit, makeup, etc.), Include the … Continue reading Extended to April 25: #ProudNPrepped Challenge

In a re-imagined 2021 Spring Showcase edition, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, is expanding their annual spring programming into a HIFF Showcase Series season--4 unique mini-festivals, each with a thematic focus, and presented monthly starting in April through July. HIFF Showcase Series's programmatic intention is to celebrate the broad spectrum of HIFF … Continue reading April 15 – 25: HIFF Indigenous Lens Showcase Series

For the first time ever, the Department of Land and Natural Resources’s State Parks Division will be focusing on how to better manage cultural and recreational interests as a part of the division’s regular, five-year reevaluation and updating of its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. According to Sierra Club of Hawaii, "As tourism continues to grow, our … Continue reading April 7 – 21: Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Community Meetings

Kanu Hawaii is launching Kōkua Exchange — their Hawai’i-focused Timebank to support community building, economic sustainability, and exchanges of Aloha —  with a series of online orientations. • Monday, April 19, 2021 – 4PM – 5PM HST Kōkua Exchange Orientation for Organizations  • Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – 5PM – 6PM HST Kōkua Exchange Orientation … Continue reading April 19 – 21: Kōkua Exchange Orientations

A virtual Green Room event with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and Indigenous Pacific Islander Poets as they read selections from When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through (W.W. Norton, 2020) and discuss the making of this anthology of native nations poets, edited by Harjo. Participating poets include ʻĪmaikalani Kalahele, … Continue reading The Green Room LIVE with Joy Harjo & Indigenous Pacific Islander Poets

Hawaii Doc Club aims to empower emerging documentary film producers with the tools to tell their own stories, and registration is now open for spring classes starting April 27 & 29. These live, online courses combine conceptual and practical filmmaking skills to help you understand the process of creating a documentary film from start to … Continue reading Registration open: Hawaii Doc Club Film Workshops