“Making Sense of Micronesia…” – Talk by Francis X. Hezel, SJ

MU-BI is co-sponsoring with the East-West Center and the Pacific Islander Student Center at UH Hilo the public lectures / discussions led by Fr. Francis X. Hezel, SJ – Jesuit scholar, author, historian on Micronesia, and Adjunct Senior Fellow at the East-West Center at UH Manoa. The visiting expert on Micronesia will conduct two free public lectures / discussions (see …

Court Interpreters Needed – Info Session

Help our people in the court system by serving as a court interpreter. If you are bilingual, 18 years or older, eligible to work in the U.S., need additional income, and want to help your community, then you may want to join a free informational session on how to become a State Court Interpreter. When: Thursday, January 16, 2014 Time: …

Micronesians Continue to Struggle Globally and in Hawaii

Lost in the midst of the news of the US federal government shut down and the highly controversial speeches by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other heads of states to the UN General Assembly were the speeches of the presidents of the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The only article remotely …

MU-BI’s Annual Meeting 2013 – Rescheduled

The public is invited to the annual meeting of the Micronesians United – Big Island organization to get the latest updates, upcoming initiatives, and the elections of new board members. Potluck lunch served. Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Place: United Community Church (1110 Kino’ole St, corner of Mouhouli) Please note that the annual meeting …

Know Your Employment Rights Workshop – Understand Form I-9

ATTENTION: MICRONESIANS & HISPANIC MIGRANTS FREE Information Workshop on FORM I-9 YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS VERY IMPORTANT SESSION! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYMENT! Have you ever been turned down for a job because you did not have these documents? Form I-94 and Passport Did you know that this is illegal to do by the Employers? Or were you ever …

Micronesian Economic Empowerment Workshop II

A Workshop by Micronesians for Micronesians“ “We can not control the wind, but we can always adjust the sail.”  Join us for a day of community work and fun as we bring our Micronesian community together to find solutions and reach for more economic opportunities for our community today and for our children tomorrow. Speakers, Panels, Cultural Demonstrations, Resource Tables. …

A Benefit for Ohana Ho’opakele

MU-BI supports the efforts of Ohana Ho’pakele which is an alternative to prison. Anyone interested can join their upcoming fundraiser. Date: May 26, 2012 Time: 10 am – 5 pm Where: Maku’u Farmers Market Ticket: $10 donation Food: Meat and Vegetarian Stew & Rice (included with ticket) Music provided by: Keli’i “Skippy” Ioane, Kaliko Guys, Diana Aki, Ben Kaili & Friends, …