Mana‘o Nui – Mana‘o Nui is a nonprofit NHO advancing modern-day maritime industry in Hawai‘i.

Mana‘o Nui, Inc. is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization with a vision of long term sustainability and educational success for the Native Hawaiian community. Our rich history and ties to the ocean help in perpetuating our Native Hawaiian culture and values.

OUR STORY

Manaʻo Nui Inc. is a non-profit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) founded in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi in 2005. As participants of the 8(a) Business Development program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that is aimed towards assisting small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or groups, we are positioned to compete nationally to create opportunities for other Native Hawaiians. Manaʻo Nui is Native Hawaiian owned. Our for-profit small businesses allow us to capture sole-source federal contracts. This revenue in turn supports; local businesses, community programs, and our scholarship program, which all aim to benefit Native Hawaiians.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to support students of Native Hawaiian ancestry pursuing an education in the modern-day maritime industry, ocean-related careers, and other facets of the Hawaiian community.

Manaʻo Nui awards merit-based scholarships for Native Hawaiian students navigating towards their education and career goals. With a preferred emphasis on education and training for skilled positions in the industry, we hope to support any Native Hawaiian actively seeking opportunity to rise in any field.

OUR VALUES

Manaʻo Nui's purpose is to create opportunity for Native Hawaiians to remain on the ocean. In today's modern society of computers and instruments, there is still a place for native intelligences to be applied. Glancing and drawing inspiration from the lessons of the past lessons, we merge established concepts with modern learning and apply it today. Pushing ever forward as a community, however big or small, we aim to make the next horizon attainable for the future.