the community stands in full support of the passage of Senate Bill 2907 Truth and Healing Commission

I think it is a further reflection of the lack of respect that this profession has, and I would stand against that.

I think online learning was a total disaster.

I think it is 100 percent of the schools having an increase in mental health challenges.

The Federal Government has a trust responsibility to Native Hawaiians, just like it does with American Indians and Alaska Natives.

we are very much appreciative the work, Senator Schatz, that you have done, in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee

Aligned to your lead, and Hawai`i's collective Congressional Delegation's swift actions to defuel and close the RHBFT, funding environmental assessments and cleanups of sacred lands polluted and contaminated by the U.S. military, evidences…

DHHL is grateful to Chairman Schatz for securing $22.3 million in the current fiscal year for Native Hawaiian housing.

Nothing about me without me. That rings especially true here.

Your prioritization of this field hearing, and physical presence in our homeland, reassures the Native Hawaiian people...

Mahalo again to you, Senator Schatz, for introducing that bill with strong support from Senator Murkowski.

E Hawaii lahui, e hoolilo i hana na kakou pakahi, ka imi ana aku i na hana e hoomau ia aku ai ka kakou olelo lahui.

Thank you again for your work and commitment to improving Native Hawaiian health and to honoring the Federal trust responsibility owed to Native Hawaiians.

Unfortunately, despite these efforts, our programs and keiki (children) are still at risk.

We are particularly grateful for your continuing efforts to ensure that Native Hawaiians are eligible for and gain access to federal Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) relief.

the legislation that this Committee passed and that become law, the Native American Languages Act of 1990, is the historic moment in which the United States government reversed its practice of discrimination against the use and promotion…

Your efforts to secure pandemic relief and support for Native Hawaiian health in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021... have bolstered access to services for all Native Hawaiians across the State.

the work of Senator Schatz to inquire with CMS was deeply appreciated

We thank you, Chairman Schatz, for the recognition of need and funding to strengthen high-speed Internet access in Native Hawaiian communities and across Hawai'i.

OHA affirms its concerns, shared by our beneficiaries and communities, and thanks you, Chairman Schatz, for your swift actions to appropriate funding to defuel and close the tanks.

we very much appreciate the work that you, Senator Schatz, and the Senate Indian Affairs Committee have put into the bill to establish Native American Language Resource Centers.

OHA stands ready to assist the Committee and Congress in accomplishing this most important work, both now and in the future.

the trust responsibility should be the guiding light of this Committee's work.

We delivered the biggest Federal investment in American history, more than $270 million in direct funding for Native Hawaiians.

We must prioritize the health and well-being of our tribal nations.