Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
| Formation | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kawaipuna Prejean |
| Headquarters | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Executive director | Makalika Naholowaʻa |
| Website | nativehawaiianlegalcorp |
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and public interest law firm dedicated to representing Native Hawaiians in legal disputes over land rights, use of natural resources, sovereignty, and other such issues in Hawaii.
NHLC was founded in 1974 by Kawaipuna Prejean, in the midst of the Second Hawaiian Renaissance, as the Hawaiian Coalition of Native Claims.[1] It is the only legal organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and advancement of Native Hawaiian rights.[2]
NHLC is funded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and works in conjunction with them and other legal organizations.[3]
Its current executive director, as of January 14, 2022, is Makalika Naholowaʻa.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Righting a Wrong". Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Native Hawaiian Legal Corp - Executive Director". National Legal Aid & Defender Association. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ Apo, Peter (2016-01-21). "Peter Apo: Don't Misunderstand The Office of Hawaiian Affairs". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ "Makalika Naholowaa". Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
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