The PÅ«ko‘a Council is dedicated to increasing the number of Native Hawaiian students, faculty, staff, and administrators in the university system to 23%, which mirrors the percentage of Hawaiians in Hawai‘i’s general population.Ìý We, the KÄ�naka Maoli within the University of Hawai‘i system, are the Native people of this land, unique by virtue of our ancestral ties to the ‘Ä�ina, our history, language, culture, knowledge and spirituality.Ìý The PÅ«ko‘a Council envisions a University of Hawai‘i that is committed to the empowerment, advancement and self-determination of KÄ�naka Maoli, through distinctly Hawaiian instruction, research, and service.Ìý Therefore, PÅ«ko‘a promotes the superior development of all aspects of KÄ�naka Maoli identity, including a pono spiritual, intellectual, cultural, economic, and social well-being.
The Mission of Pūko‘a Council is to:
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a.Increase the number of Native Hawaiian students, faculty, staff and administration in the university system to 23%, which mirrors the percentage of Hawaiians in Hawai‘i’s general population.
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b.Promote a high standard of excellence in the study of Hawaiian language and culture.
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c.Advocate for parity for Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian serving programs
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d.Insure integrity in the use of funds designated for Native Hawaiians.
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e.Assist the university in leveraging appropriate funding for Native Hawaiian programs.
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f.Increase collaboration and partnerships between the University of Hawai‘i campuses.
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g.Create a Pu‘uhonua, a Native Hawaiian educational sanctuary, which enriches the community through Hawaiian cultural values.



