Professional Development Training
Working with Hawaiʻi’s Populations
5
Estimated
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this course
Working with Hawaiʻi’s Populations
Serving Hawaiʻi’s diverse communities requires cultural awareness, humility, and a deep respect for history and place. What does it mean to show up in a way that is pono? This module offers space to learn about the unique strengths, challenges, and lived experiences of Hawaiʻi’s people—encouraging reflection and practices rooted in respect, relationship, and reciprocity.
This training is designed to support new staff and can be used as part of onboarding or orientation. It also encourages self-directed learning, allowing participants to set their own learning goals and revisit materials at their own pace.
Training Videos
1
Fentanyl Ka Make (Kills):
Mālama Your Naʻau (be kind to your mind)
Dr. Kimo Alameda – Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island Community Health Center
2
LGB&T Cultural Humility: Understanding Our Place
Kunane Dreier – Health Equity Manager, Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center
3
The Kumu Honua Mauli Ola:
Growing Up in Cultural Immersion – Part I
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane – Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
4
Supporting Micronesian Students & Families in Hawaiʻi
Paul Hadik – CEO/President, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Reading Materials
Please read all articles and web pages in their entirety to complete Part 2 of this course.
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Hawai’i is home to people of many places, backgrounds and cultures. This lesson includes strategies discussed throughout module 4 on working with diverse populations.
Office of Minority Health
This profile offers an overview of the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape the health of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population in the United States.
Institute of Education Sciences
This webinar explored ways to engage Micronesian migrant families in education and strengthen collaboration between families, schools, and communities.
Take the Quiz &
Get Certificate of Completion
Once you’ve watched all four videos and reviewed the reading materials, you’re ready to take the quiz! Complete the quiz to receive your certificate of completion.
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*These materials are not required to obtain your certificate of completion.