OUR MO‘OLELO
Guided by kuleana to our people, place, and purpose.
Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC) is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) dedicated to creating lasting social, cultural, and economic impact by reinvesting in Native Hawaiian communities. As the parent organization of LAUKOA, HNC provides stewardship, governance, and strategic direction to ensure its work remains rooted in Native Hawaiian values and guided by a long-term commitment to people, place, and purpose.
Founded in February 2004, HNC is managed primarily by Native Hawaiians and is federally certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO). NHOs are non-profit organizations authorized by the SBA to participate in the 8(a) Business Development program — with business activities that principally benefit Native Hawaiians.
Our Foundation
Our Vision
Communities shaped by people, place, and purpose through Native Hawaiian values that advance sustainable and thriving generations to come.
Our Mission
To serve the Native Hawaiian community by perpetuating cultural practices, protecting natural resources, supporting educational programs, and creating economic opportunities that honor the past, strengthen the present, and shape the future.
Our Values
LAU
Laulima
(Cooperation)
An interdependent
family
‘Āina
(Land)
Caring for that which sustains us
‘Umeke
(Bowl)
Where ideas and efforts come together
KOA
Kuleana
(Responsibility)
Fulfilling our responsibilities and doing what’s right
‘Ohana
(Family)
A foundation of family and community
Aloha
(Love)
Embodying humility, respect, and compassion for all
OUR ‘OHANA
HNC's portfolio companies, collectively known as LAUKOA, are the economic engines that fund HNC's community mission. LAUKOA delivers professional services to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies worldwide, generating revenue that flows back into Native Hawaiian community programs.
FROM DAWSON TO LAUKOA
For more than two decades, DAWSON has delivered trusted solutions rooted in Native Hawaiian values and community impact. Today, we move forward as LAUKOA, a new name inspired by the koa tree and grounded in resilience, stewardship, and growth. While our name has evolved, our mission, leadership, and commitment to excellence remain the same. LAUKOA represents the next chapter of our story, one that continues to honor our roots while building toward the future.
