ArchivedLegislative
2026 Legislative Session
Coalition priorities on language access, education equity, worker protections, and inclusion — session closed sine die.
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Our work advances immigrant justice by connecting community education, leadership development, research, organizing, and policy advocacy — season after season.
ArchivedConference
HIIC 2026 — Hawaiʻi Immigration & Inclusion Conference
200 attendees and 70+ organizations in one room, September 30 — the first statewide conference for immigrant inclusion. The full record: speakers, breakouts, and the network.
Open the conference record →
ArchivedTrainings
SODA 2026 — Summer of Democracy
Rights, Power, and Collective Action — five virtual sessions, June 24 to Aug 26, 2026. The season report keeps every session’s record.
Read the season report →
ArchivedLegislative
Lobby Day 2026
March 19, 2026 — coalition partners filled the Capitol, meeting lawmakers face to face. Watch the recap right here.
Video in English
ArchivedOrganizing
Spring Days of Action
Statewide mobilizations in support of due process and family unity.
ArchivedYouth
Young Leaders Advocacy Program
Hands-on training in advocacy, storytelling, public speaking, and legislative engagement.
ArchivedClimate
Keep Cool Oʻahu
With the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability & Resiliency.
ArchivedLanguage Access
Language Access Summit
A statewide gathering to name barriers, share practice, and build collaboration.
The archive grows as work wraps — each entry keeps its records, materials, and mahalo list.
NowLeadership★︎ Featured
Fellowship Program
A self-directed, project-based fellowship — mentorship, advocacy, and real-world impact. Meet the current fellow.
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FOAM — Fall of Action & Movement
Know the Law. Know Your Rights. Build the Movement. Five fall webinars — Sept 23 to Nov 25 — preparing the 2027 legislative agenda.
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NowLegislative
Campaign for Immigrant Justice 2026
Six bills signed into law — and the work continues: a town hall roadshow across the islands is next.
Open program page →
NowResearch
Lahaina & Maui Fires
Documenting the impacts of the fires on immigrant and migrant communities — read the findings in our presentation briefing.
Read the report — Hoʻomau Ke Aloha ↗︎NowResearch
Disaster Preparedness
Mapping the gaps between disaster response, social services, and the people they miss.
NowClimate
Climate Displaced Leaders
Leadership development for climate-displaced communities, with NPNA.
NowOrganizing
Resource Fairs & Days of Action
Connecting families to services — and mobilizing statewide when it counts.
SoonLanguage Access
2nd Language Access Summit
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — one working day to build the Hawaiʻi Language Access Response Playbook. Free, by registration; 50 seats.
Open program page →
SoonConference
HIIC 2027
The Hawaiʻi Immigration & Inclusion Conference returns. September 22, 2027 · West Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
Visit thehiic.org ↗︎
PlanningTrainings
SODA 2027
Rights, Power, and Collective Action — the Summer of Democracy returns in summer 2027.
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2027 Session Priorities
Member convenings this fall will set the coalition’s next legislative agenda.
PlanningDigital
Member Platform
This website’s next life: a living archive, current-work hub, and member space with event links and resources.
PlanningCommunity
Your Idea Here
The coalition’s agenda is set by its members. Bring a project — we’ll help it fly.
Roadmap items are set with members and refined each season.
Resources
Take it with you
Tools made to travel — free to download, print, and share across your community.
FreeKnow Your Rights
Know Your Rights cards
Pocket cards with your constitutional rights — each one bilingual: English plus the language listed. Print them, carry them, hand them out at trainings, fairs, and hui gatherings.
How do I print the cards?
Print double-sided (flip on the long edge) — eight cards per sheet, cut along the dashed lines. On a computer the card downloads instantly; on your phone it opens in a new tab — use the share button there to save or print.
Can you bring a training to my community?
Yes — HCIR runs Know Your Rights trainings across the islands.
Reach out and we’ll find a date. Talk to us →
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One ZIP · every language + print guide · 4.3 MB
