MU-BI is co-sponsoring the Pacific Islander Heritage Day on Friday, May 17, 2017, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site located on Hawaii Island to celebrate the traditional cultures of the Pacific Islands of Samoa, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Hawaii and others. The free event will have a variety of hands-on cultural demonstrations and activities including …
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College Day for Pacific Islanders in Hawaii
MU-BI has partnered with the Pacific Islander Student Center at University of Hawaii at Hilo to co-sponsor a College Day on Saturday, February 9, 2013 on the UH Hilo campus starting at 9:00 am, ending at 3:30 pm. The conference is aimed at motivating, inspiring, and informing students and parents about college opportunities and resources. While the focus is on …
Pacific Islander Higher Education Conference at UH Hilo
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo hosts a two-day Pacific Islander Higher Education Conference February 8 – 9 at the University’s Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Navigating the Success of Pacific Islanders in Higher Education brings together education, community and government leaders along with high school students and their families …
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. …
Board meetings open to public
How to File Discriminatory Practices
Tim Riera, the director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Council in Honolulu will give a talk to any interested Micronesians on the Big Island about proper ways to file cases of discriminatory practices. Open to the public. When: May 18, 2012 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Where: Church of the Holy Cross, Hilo
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, …