Requests the University of Hawaii to establish an Olelo Hawaii Pathway focusing on the Niihau dialect.

The bill requests the University of Hawaii to create an Olelo Hawaii Pathway specifically concentrating on the Niihau dialect. The Niihau community has maintained Olelo Niihau as their primary language, which has flourished as a distinct dialect separate from the Olelo Hawaii commonly taught in schools. The bill highlights the importance of preserving the Niihau dialect and preventing its attrition by external linguistic influences. It emphasizes the need for initiatives that consult with the Niihau community and recognize their unique linguistic heritage.

Requests the University of Hawaii to establish an Olelo Hawaii Pathway focusing on the Niihau dialect.

The bill requests the University of Hawaii to create an Olelo Hawaii Pathway specifically concentrating on the Niihau dialect. The Niihau community has maintained Olelo Niihau as their primary language, which has flourished as a distinct dialect separate from the Olelo Hawaii commonly taught in schools. The bill highlights the importance of preserving the Niihau dialect and preventing its attrition by external linguistic influences. It emphasizes the need for initiatives that consult with the Niihau community and recognize their unique linguistic heritage.