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Our Mission

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.

Since 1974, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation has represented Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, families, and communities in legal matters impacting their ability to maintain pilina to the ʻāina, perpetuate Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, and protect the natural environment that Hawaiian culture depends upon.

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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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Meet Our Team

Our team of dedicated legal professionals are passionate about protecting Native Hawaiian rights to fulfill NHLC’s mission and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the lāhui.