Administration for Native Americans Pacific Region

Rooted in Pearl City, Hawaii, the Administration for Native Americans Pacific Region operates as a dedicated resource committed to empowering Native peoples across the Pacific. This organization serves the Native communities of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI by providing training, technical assistance, and grant development support for community-based projects that strengthen cultural identity and self-determination. The team at this Pearl City location brings deep personal connections to the communities they serve, including practitioners of traditional Hawaiian healing and educators passionate about indigenous language preservation and cultural continuity. With more than 15 years of combined experience supporting Native nonprofit organizations, the staff understands the specific challenges and opportunities facing Pacific communities. The center's approach reflects a genuine commitment to fostering relationships and building trust with the organizations and people it serves. Staff members are invested in understanding the kuleana (responsibility) of Native communities to their land and culture, bringing both professional expertise and personal aloha to their work. The Administration for Native Americans Pacific Region represents a bridge between traditional indigenous knowledge and modern community development, helping Pacific Native organizations access the resources and guidance necessary to lead their own futures with dignity and self-determination.