E mālama a e kahu i ka loina me ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi.
Protecting and advancing Native Hawaiian identity and culture.

Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation is a nonprofit public interest law firm representing Native Hawaiians to protect their pilina to ʻohana, lāhui, culture, and ʻāina.

2025 By The Numbers

560+

Matters Services

170+

Cases Managed

6,900+

Legal Service Hours Provided

Total Income

Program Expenses

Our Programs

NHLC operates 6 legal services programs to fulfill its mission to protect and advance Native Hawaiian identity and culture.

Need help? The fastest way to receive assistance is to call our office at (808) 521-2302 during business hours. You can also request help using the form at the button below.

Ola nā Iwi

Protecting pilina within healthy families.
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I Honua Ola

Protecting ʻohana homestead and family land rights.
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Mana ka Wai Ola

Protecting water, including streams, groundwater, and aquaculture.
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I Koe ke Kuleana

Protection of wahi pana and culturally significant places.
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Hoʻohua Hou

Protecting cultural and intellectual property.
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Kani Hou ka Iwi

Enabling ʻohana and communities to recover from disasters and build disaster resiliency.

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