HUOA Club
Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii
Promote, preserve, and perpetuate our Okinawan family heritage through education, research, and networking.
What is the Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaiʻi?
Affiliated to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, the society, also known as OGSH, offers genealogy services, delivers educational lectures to promote the rich Okinawan history and culture.
Events
This Sunday, March 8, 1 – 3 PM
Speical Presentation
@ Kaimukī Public Library; Open to public
Learn about what OGSH does in the community, their mission and history, as well as how those of Okinawan descent can reconnect with family members in Okinawa. Hear firsthand stories from members who have recently met family abroad.
Registration is recommended for this program, please sign up at the Library’s Reference desk or by phone at 808-733-8422.
3rd Saturday, 9 AM – 12 PM
Member Monthly Meeting
@ Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center; Hybrid
Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM
Weekly Meeting with Researchers
@ Hawaii Okinawa Center
Contact ogsh.rteam@gmail.com for online or in-person assistance, (appointment recommended)
Labor Day Weekend
Okinawan Festival
@ Convention Center
We host a booth to help festival visitors get to know more about our club and services.
3rd Saturday in November
Bonenkai
@ Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center
Our themed end-of-the-year celebration.
Discover and connect to your Okinawan family
Explore our genealogy resources, such as a step-by-step guideline on how to start your own genealogy research, and connect with our research team.
Want to get more involved?
View our events and become a member.