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Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. MO‘OLELO NUI | cover feature ¯ Ka Pouhana, NA PUKE/BOOKS Chief Executive Officer Kana‘iolowalu, strength in numbers page 10 Hawaiian Music Community Engagement By Garett Kamemoto Ke¯haunani Abad, Ph.D. Director The yearlong effort to register hundreds of thousands of and Musicians Page 14

Communications Native Hawaiians begins. Who’s signing up and why By Lynn Cook Garett Kamemoto Manager An expanded, revised edition, right, Lisa Asato This special issue is dedicated to Kana‘iolowalu, with articles on: of the 1979 classic by George S. Communications Specialist Kanahele hits stores this month John Matsuzaki Why it’s important to register, Communications Specialist Francine Murray by OHA CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe, page 4 Communications Specialist NA¯ HANANA | EVENTS Nelson Gaspar Q&A with Native Hawaiian Roll Communications Specialist Commission Chairman John Waihe‘e, page 5 Our must-see list includes slack key in Email/Websites [email protected] | www.OHA.org Helpful info on various registries, past and present, page 6 ‘Ewa and honoring Emma in Ko¯ke‘e Page 16 www.oha.org/kawaiola www.oha.org/kawaiola/loa/ Report from the continent, page 7 @oha_hawaii Why sovereignty matters, page 8 Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. /officeofhawaiianaffairs 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. /ohahawaii Clip and send: official Kana‘iolowalu form, page 9 Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Cir- culation: 58,000 copies, 51,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 7,000 through What self-determination will look like is as yet unknown. island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts A ka¯hea is going out to Hawaiians to register now — are provided by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an en- in a sense, to gather on the shore in preparation for the dorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is metaphorical voyage to come, page 12 published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2012 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. 4 ‘okakopa2012 message www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] from the ceo native hawaiian » news | features | events nation building E komo p¯u ka ma¯puna hoe! Put in your paddle, get involved, stay involved!

Aloha mai ka¯kou, e na¯ ‘o¯iwi a me OHA believes that the Kana‘iolowalu roll can assist all of the various Hawaiian self-governance efforts, because a na¯ hoaaloha mai ka hikina o ka la¯ i large registry would confirm that there is broad support for Hawaiian self-governance. There are not merely pockets Ha‘eha‘e a i ka welona o ka la¯ i ka mole of small groups who support one or another effort, but a mass of us calling for the formation of a Hawaiian o Lehua me na¯ kama o na¯ ‘a¯ina like ‘ole self-governing entity. What that entity will be is wide open for con- o ka honua a¯kea o Papa – aloha no¯. sideration. Kana‘iolowalu is not promoting any specific form of self-governance. I greet you today with much hope. For our lähui, our As for Kana‘iolowalu, its kuleana is people, and all those who stand with us, this is an era limited to establishing the roll of Native of opportunity – not because we are experiencing great Hawaiians. Once the enrollment process is prosperity and ease, but because it is a time of tremendous complete, the Native Hawaiian Roll Commis- challenge. sion will dissolve. There are attempts by some to erode the laws that are OHA’s kuleana will be to support the process of intended to preserve our traditional cultural practices. nation building. This OHA role will take the form of There are attempts to end federally funded programs providing information, as with this Ka Wai Ola edi- aimed at helping Native Hawaiians. And there soon will tion. And in future months, our kuleana will involve be deep, sustained federal funding cuts that will have a a series of educational forums that OHA we will be major impact on programs in our Hawaiian communities hosting. and throughout the state over the next several years. The purpose of the forums will be to convene a So we find ourselves in a time when we must do more wide array of Hawaiian leaders involved in self- than wait for others to help. It is a time requiring us to be pur- governance initiatives to share their perspectives and poseful and planful, to be coordinated and unified, but most proposals for gaining state, federal or internationally of all, to be informed and engaged. E komo pü ka mäpuna recognized sovereignty. hoe! Put in your paddle, get involved, stay involved! OHA’s role in the forums will not be to set the direction Our goal for Ka Wai Ola is to provide timely and or outcome of the various efforts but rather to facilitate thoughtful articles, commentaries and announcements that the dialogue so that we can all be better informed. With educate our community so that we can stay informed, take this education, we can then make clear decisions about action i mana ka leo, so our voice will be empowered. our individual roles. This slogan, I Mana ka Leo, is one that you may have OHA also commits to facilitating an eventual decision- seen on T-shirts that OHA is sharing. We are doing this making process that will allow our lähui to collectively to remind everyone of the power of our engaged voice, determine our course of action to exercise self-governance. whether at the voting polls or in any situation when we are As we do so, let us be inspired by the opportunities inspired to share our mana‘o and take action. ahead to shape a new Hawaiian world founded upon the To support and facilitate our empowered voices, this Ka ancestral traditions, practices and strength of our küpuna Wai Ola issue focuses on governance – from crucial self-de- and unlimited in the possibilities that will allow us to termination efforts to Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates’ incorporate all the best that the world has to offer. views on matters affecting our Hawaiian community. E kaupë aku nö i nä hoe, a kö pü mai, a pae ka wa‘a. Let This edition is particularly important because it explores us put forward our paddles and draw them back together Hawaiian self-governance, the issue that will have the larg- until we land. Let us stay involved and continue paddling est impact on our lähui and that may be the best means to together until we complete our journey. address our many challenges. Today, one of the most important initiatives forwarding self-governance is Kana‘iolowalu, a yearlong effort of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Its goal is to register Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Ph.D. a large body of Native Hawaiians, all of us who affirm Ka Pouhana, Chief Executive Officer our unrelinquished sovereignty and who are ready to be involved in the process of nation building. Photo: Arna Johnson ‘okakopa2012 5

Q&A: John Waihe‘e, Those who sign up will have the kuleana Take a hike! Native Hawaiian Roll of determining, Commission chairman among other things, rom the courtroom to the Capitol, what form of gov- nation building former Gov. John D. Waihe‘e III has been championing and sup- ernment to pursue. porting Native Hawaiian rights and initiatives for more than 35 years, Whether that is Fincluding his current role as chairman of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commis- federal recognition sion. We sat with the governor for some straight talk on questions surrounding or not is up to those Kana‘iolowalu, a yearlong project to register Native Hawaiians who will participate in who take a stand the organization of a governing entity. now and sign up to be on the roll. That Taking that rst step toward a healthier you is is why signing up right outside the door, and it’s free. Enjoy!

Q: Why is Kana‘iolowalu so is so important.” Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i important? Why this? Why now? A: All that we have accomplished form of self-governance. Gaining as a people in holding on to, protect- federal recognition through the ing and strengthening our Native new version of the Akaka bill will Hawaiian rights and status over the still require an action by those who past 120 years have been stepping are on the Kana‘iolowalu registry to stones for reclaiming our self-gover- organize in order to move forward nance. Pressures and attacks as well to pursue federal recognition. This as opportunities are upon us. We must revision to the Akaka bill means maintain this foothold and now use a that if the bill passes and those of political power to holo i mua (prog- us on the registry choose federal ress). This power will only come as recognition as our option for self- we unite as Hawaiians and have our A: There is nothing automatic governance, then that path is there collective voice be heard. That time about federal recognition. The for us to pursue. Simply put, the is right now. And that is the purpose purpose of the Kana‘iolowalu reg- Akaka bill opens up another option of Kana‘iolowalu – to reunify the istry is for Native Hawaiians to put for us to consider when those of us sovereign identity of Native Hawai- their names on a public roll, or list, on the roll convene. ians through self-recognition. Our of those who will be involved in Hawaiian nation exists today because moving towards self-governance. Q: What is your message to our Queen Lili‘uokalani, our küpuna Those who sign up will have the Hawaiians about signing up or not and all of us have refused to let it kuleana of determining, among signing up with Kana‘iolowalu? die. We never relinquished our sov- other things, what form of gov- A: Our nation remains. Our sov- ereignty. The Kana‘iolowalu petition ernment to pursue. Whether that ereignty remains. Now we need to and registry are public statements of is federal recognition or not is up act as a unified collective, commit- our collective self-recognition of to those who take a stand now and ted to working together to determine this unrelinquished sovereignty and sign up to be on the roll. That is why what our future as a nation is going our commitment to moving forward signing up is so important. to be. Whatever your view is about together. how to move forward or what form Q: What are the implications of of government to pursue – or even if Q: Act 195, which authorized the recent mark up of the Akaka you don’t have a really strong opin- the roll commission, mentions bill that now includes a direct ion at this point – do not give up the the state’s support of federal rec- reference to the Native Hawaiian opportunity to be involved and have ognition. Is Kana‘iolowalu going Roll Commission? your mana‘o be heard. Our Queen to automatically lead to federal A: Kana‘iolowalu does not auto- Lili‘uokalani would want all of us recognition? matically lead to any particular to be counted.  6 ‘okakopa2012 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events

nation building ward and identifying participants. A guide to Kana‘iolowalu Kana‘iolowalu is a yearlong effort to create the official public list of registries past Native Hawaiians. According to the law that calls for the creation of the list, if your name appears on the list: (1) You and your descendants Aloha Kau Inoa Registrants, and present will be acknowledged by the State of Hawai‘i as members of the indig- everal years ago, OHA launched Kau enous, aboriginal, maoli people of Inoa, an effort to gather the names of Hawaiian Registry Hawai‘i, and OHA’s Hawaiian Registry is (2) You will be eligible to par- By Breann Nu‘uhiwa Native Hawaiians interested in creating open to all Hawaiians who are lin- ticipate in a convention organized S OHA Chief Advocate a Hawaiian governing entity. OHA contracted eally descended from the aboriginal by the Native Hawaiian people (not with Hawai‘i Maoli to serve as a data processing peoples that inhabited the Hawaiian the state) where important decisions ver the last two Islands in 1778. In 2003, the state will be made about whether, when service and repository for the Kau Inoa decades, OHA has sup- enacted a law (HRS § 10-19) requir- and how to reorganize a Native applications. With the conclusion of Kau Inoa, ported three separate ing OHA to maintain a registry of Hawaiian governing entity. the data has been returned to OHA. initiatives to register all persons of Native Hawaiian Native Hawaiians. ancestry. The Connection Between OBelow is a description of those Today, the Hawaiian Registry has Operation ‘Ohana, the Last year, the Native Hawaiian Roll initiatives and how they connect more than 26,000 registrants with Hawaiian Registry, Kau Inoa and Kana‘iolowalu Commission (NHRC) was created by a State with Kana‘iolowalu – the ongo- verified Native Hawaiian ances- ing enrollment effort of the Native try. Registration applications are law that declared Native Hawaiians the only Hawaiian Roll Commission. accepted via mail, e-mail and walk- Native Hawaiians who have indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of in at any OHA office. had their ancestry verified through Operation ‘Ohana, the Hawaiian Hawai‘i. Registries at a glance

OHA Established Governance as On July 20, 2012, the NHRC launched Registry Duration Initiative by Law Primary Purpose Kana‘iolowalu to create an official list of Native Hawaiians who want to reorganize Operation ‘Ohana 1989 - 2001 a governing entity. We are contacting you because Kana‘iolowalu is the next step in self- Hawaiian Registry 2002 - present determination. Because you originally placed your name with Kau Inoa, we urge you to enroll Kau Inoa 2004 - 2012 with Kana‘iolowalu. Those who enroll will have an important role in shaping our future, and in Kana‘iolowalu 2012 - present designing a reorganized governing entity.

To enroll with Kana‘iolowalu, please visit Operation ‘Ohana Kau Inoa Registry or Kau Inoa can use that www.oha.org/enrollment. Operation ‘Ohana began in 1989 Kau Inoa was a self-governance verification to prove ancestry when as a worldwide enrollment cam- initiative started by OHA and registering for Kana‘iolowalu. Mahalo, paign for “all Hawaiians to stand up administered by Hawai‘i Maoli. In addition, because Kau Inoa and be counted as Po‘e Hawai‘i, the Kau Inoa gave people an opportu- and Kana‘iolowalu collected The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian people.” By 2001, Opera- nity to declare their Native Hawaiian similar information for a similar tion ‘Ohana had approximately ancestry, their intent to participate purpose, Kau Inoa registrants can 29,000 registrants. in government reorganization, and have their information transferred In 2002, Operation ‘Ohana closed their desire to be included on an to Kana‘iolowalu through a shorter to make way for OHA’s Hawaiian official public list. registration process. Transfers will Registry, but Operation ‘Ohana files When Kau Inoa was created, it only happen at the registrant’s are still maintained by OHA and was not clear when or how the offi- request. Please see the letter to Kau used as reference at the request of cial public list would be formed, Inoa registrants on the left hand side individual registrants. but Kau Inoa played a key role in of this page for more information.  moving self-governance efforts for- Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ea ‘okakopa2012 7 governance Clubs’ annual convention, is lead- was grabbing it,” says Sarono. program, Mari Helenihi regis- nation building ing the registration campaign in the One of the main points she made tered all three children, Ashley, 12, Tacoma area. was the benefit to mo‘opuna (grand- Troy, 8, and Naomi, 2, with OHA’s Well known for her civic-mind- children) and future generations of Hawaiian Registry to ensure their edness, she registered soon after Native Hawaiians, who will witness eligibility for programs benefiting Kana‘iolowalu: the campaign was launched in July the birth and blessings of the long Native Hawaiians. Being counted 2012. While aware of potential hoped-for Native Hawaiian govern- as a Native Hawaiian is something resistance to the registry, Sarono ing entity. the Helenihi family takes seriously. A report from nonetheless understands its source. “They (the mo‘opuna) are the Mari’s husband, Aaron Helenihi, They’ve embraced Hawaiian reg- main ones of all (who will benefit),” a 1991 Kamehameha Schools istry programs, such as Kau Inoa, she said. “You’re not going to be graduate and board member of the before. Once their names were here. I’m not going to be here. But Vancouver, Washington, nonprofit the continent taken, they heard nothing more at least we left that portion for them. Ke Kukui Foundation, benefited about it. We left that open space for them.” from a Kamehameha Schools “People are tired,” she said. “They Having lived among the Native scholarship that supported his col- tired of doing all these things. But Americans of the Pacific North- lege education at the University of By Alice Milham you cannot give up. See, when you west for 43 years, Sarono saw Southern California. But those who have are sensing give up, we going be the losers. We the difference between the lives Mari Helenihi was surprised, nacted more than a year hope for future generations. Aunty need to keep at it.” of descendants of Native Ameri- after returning home to Vancouver, ago, many Native Hawai- Emma Sarono, hope pelekikena At its meeting in early Septem- cans who had registered as a tribal to hear about the Kana‘iolowalu ians on the continent are (vice president) of Moku‘äina ber, Sarono says the civic club’s member and those who hadn’t. registry, and says she would prob- as yet unfamiliar with the A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic members were initially “shocked” Concerns for the future of their ably have registered her family for State of Hawai‘i’s Act 195 Club in Washington state, sees to hear of the new registration cam- children were likewise a motivat- it as well had she known of it.  Eand the Native Hawaiian Roll Com- Kana‘iolowalu as a way to improve paign. She asked them to save their ing factor for the Helenihi ‘ohana mission. Even fewer have heard of the future for her mo‘opuna, her “gripe” until after she finished her of Vancouver, Washington. Mary Alice Kaiulani Milham, a “Kana‘iolowalu,” the name given to grandchildren. presentation. On a June visit to O‘ahu, for Portland, Oregon-based freelance the yearlong effort to enroll Native Sarono, who first heard about “Soon as I got through (the daughter Ashley’s attendance at journalist, is a former newspaper Hawaiians to have a voice in their Kana‘iolowalu during last year’s Kana‘iolowalu presentation), all the Kamehameha Schools’ Explo- reporter and columnist from Cali- self-governance. Association of Hawaiian Civic information that I had, everybody rations Ho‘olauna enrichment fornia’s Central Coast.

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HMM OHA ad.indd 1 9/4/12 11:29 AM 8 ‘okakopa2012 ea www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] governance native hawaiian » news | features | events abreast of global events, debated political issues of the day and read Why sovereignty? translations of literary works from around the world – some even It developed an educational before they were translated to Eng- system producing one of the most lish (e.g., 20,000 Leagues Under We would shape our laws, institutions literate populations in the world. the Sea). It was on the cutting edge of A multiethnic society emerged, as and priorities that would serve the technology, with hydro- our küpuna opened their electric power from hearts to people of all best interests of our la¯hui, that would By Ke¯haunani Abad Nu‘uanu Stream light- nation building races. Children of mixed encourage us to be Hawaiians, that would OHA Community Engagement Director ing Honolulu street ancestry were welcomed lamps and ‘Iolani Palace in ‘ohana, schools and bring to life the Hawaiian dream. sovereign nation exer- – years before the White communities. cises authority over an House was wired for Our Hawaiian nation area. With this power, a electricity. was ahead of its time. nation creates laws and At the same time, our But when the United institutions that embody nation was firmly rooted States illegally, unpro- Aits culture and forwards the best in cultural traditions. voked and with military >> 1.8 million acres of Hawaiian term impacts of our actions for interests of its people. Our people supported force, overthrew the crown and government lands – over generations to come. In the 1800s, Hawaiian leaders themselves following Hawaiian Kingdom, 43 percent of all lands in Hawai‘i – For more than a century, these established a government that did generations-old sus- tremendous damages were seized and controlled by the aspirations have not been at the core just that. tainable practices. Hula to our lähui (nation and new government, creating a stag- of our governance. Our language Its sovereign independence thrived, musical compositions people) ensued. gering economic and cultural loss. was excluded from everyday use was recognized worldwide, with abounded, mo‘olelo (histories, lit- >> Our Hawaiian Kingdom, >> A vital part of Native Hawai- in schools, government and com- treaties, legations and consulates erature, and traditions) were shared which forwarded the values, prac- ian tenant rights was ignored. merce. Water was diverted from extending to more than 90 nations and preserved in newspapers. tices and beliefs of our lähui, was Native Hawaiian tenants in the streams, taro patches and fish in the European, American, Asian Through the Hawaiian language no longer in charge. Others, with Kingdom could gain “a fee-simple spawning areas. Our küpuna were andBreastCancer2012 Pacific regions. KaWaiOla_Layout 1newspapers, 8/22/12 1:23 PM our Page küpuna 3 kept different ideals, were in power. title to one-third of the lands pos- evicted from their burial grounds. sessed and cultivated by them.” Our people have been so disenfran- The fee-simple title could be reified chised that they must focus only - “whenever” the monarch or native on daily survival in the system and E na wahine, tenant desired to enact the division are pulled away from their cultural (Dec. 18, 1847, Hawaiian Kingdom roots. If you are 40 or older, Privy Council). Yet in the midst of these strug- remember to get a We are still reeling from these gles, we still have a choice, a simple losses. For even 109 years later, but profound decision to choose our mammogram every year. our lähui has not fully assimilated journey. We can assimilate more into America. completely so our na‘au no longer American sovereignty makes aches when we think of what was possible its “American dream” – lost, imagining that it was all for the that every individual can achieve, best. We can accept the status quo, through hard work, ever greater hang on to our Hawaiian identity, prosperity. beliefs and practices, and bear the But the American dream is not strain of conflict with the system. the Hawaiian dream. That differ- Or we can strive for what three ence is a fundamental problem we decades of Hawaiian leaders sought face as Hawaiians. It is why we to achieve: restored Hawaiian sover- are in constant battles at the Leg- eignty – whether as an independent islature, in the courts, at hearings nation with complete authority over of government agencies. Being Hawai‘i or as a federally recognized Hawaiian under a government that nation with partial autonomy. is not Hawaiian is often a struggle. In either context, we could estab- A Hawaiian dream – one shared lish our nation on a strong cultural by many in Hawai‘i of all races foundation and integrate the best - - and creeds – would recognize our of what the world has to offer. We Malama kou kino. Malama intrinsic connection to the natural would shape our laws, institutions - world, honor our perpetual rela- and priorities that would serve the kou ‘ohana. Malama pono. tionship to our küpuna (ancestors) best interests of our lähui, that and mo‘opuna (descendants), seek would encourage us to be Hawai- collective success for ‘ohana and ians, that would bring to life the stay well | get well | find cures | fight back | cancer.org | 1.800.227.2345 communities, and consider long- Hawaiian dream.  Native Hawaiian Roll Commission

DECLARATION VERIFICATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN ANCESTRY ➤➤ I affi rm the unrelinquished sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people, and my intent to If you have already verifi ed your ancestry through another program, please participate in the process of self-governance. indicate this here. You do not need to provide the records again. Or, please ➤➤ attach a copy of your birth certifi cate, or documentation of any kind that says I have a signifi cant cultural, social or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community. Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian. Please do not submit original copies. ➤➤ I am a Native Hawaiian: a lineal descendant of the people who lived and exercised sovereignty in the Hawaiian islands prior to 1778, or a person who is eligible for the programs I verify my ancestry through the following: ( CHECK ALL THAT APPLY ) of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, or a direct lineal descendant of that person. Birth certifi cate Other certifi cate listing Hawaiian or Part-Hawaiian ( death, marriage, GENERAL INFORMATION ( PLEASE PRINT ) This section is information about the person who is registering to be a baptismal, etc ) part of the Kana‘iolowalu Registry. 1 through 7 must be completed. Attended The Kamehameha Schools, Class of ______, and attest to being Native Hawaiian 1. Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands Lessee FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME Kamehameha Schools Hoÿoulu Hawaiian Data Center Operation ÿOhana #

NAME ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE Hawaiian Registry at OHA # Kau Inoa (ancestry confi rmed) 2. FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME Other:

3. If “Hawaiian” or “part Hawaiian” is not on the birth certifi cate, or if no MAILING ADDRESS certifi cate is produced: Full name of the parent(s) who is/are Native Hawaiian as it appears on her/his birth certifi cate.

CITY STATE ZIP

4. 5. EMAIL ADDRESS DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER FIRST NAME ( please print ) MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME

6. 7. BIRTH DATE ( MM/DD/YYYY ) BIRTH PLACE DATE OF BIRTH ( MM/DD/YYYY ) PLACE OF BIRTH ( CITY, STATE )

8. FIRST NAME ( please print ) MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME MALE FEMALE (check box) ANCESTRAL HOME( S ) ( PLACE, ISLAND )

This is the area(s) your Hawaiian ancestors are from.

BIRTH DATE ( MM/DD/YYYY ) BIRTH PLACE

SIGNATURE Please sign, date and mail completed form to: ➤➤ I affi rm the Kanaÿiolowalu Declaration. Native Hawaiian Roll Commission ➤➤ I authorize the organization named or government agency such as the Department of Health to 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1150 release my information for the purposes of confi rming my ancestry for this registry. Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 ➤➤ I hereby declare that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If any of the statements are proven to be misleading or false my name may be removed from the offi cial list and other penalties may be imposed under law. If you have any questions call (808) 594-0088.

The form can also be fi lled in and submitted on-line at REGISTRANT / PERSON COMPLETING FORM ( PRINT ) SIGNATURE DATE ( MM/DD/YYYY ) www.kanaiolowalu.org/registernow.

(OFFICE USE) NUMBER ______RELATIONSHIP OF PERSON TO REGISTRANT CONTACT # OR EMAIL ( IF NOT REGISTRANT) DATE RECD ______DATA ENTRY ______10 ‘okakopa2012 MO‘OLELO NUI www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] COVER FEATURE native hawaiian » news | features | events nation building

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Paddles shown throughout this piece are from the collection of Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Chun and the collection of Ke¯haunani Abad. b y g a r e t t k a m e m o t o p h o t o b y s h a n e t e g a r d e n t a registration drive for Kana‘iolowalu in September, the mood was con- fident and determined. The Native Hawaiian Roll Commission’s yearlong effort to register Native Hawaiians to participate in the formation of a sovereign government is being rolled out at events around the state and on A the continent, and on the Internet and through social media channels. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2012 11

“Of course I’m registered,” said Iokepa Joseph Mahoe, occupied Hawai‘i,” Waihe‘e said. at an event in Keauhou in September. “Now it’s time for the young people to get involved. We have to reach the COMMUNITY ANXIETY young people. If you get registered, you get to have a Kana‘iolowalu has dredged up complex feelings in say in Hawai‘i’s future.” many families. Diana Suganuma, a self-employed notary from Auriel Maass of Moloka‘i said she’s torn because her Waimea, was confident. “I carry registration cards with mother is not Hawaiian and she wonders about the effect me wherever I go and get friends signed up. It’s going on her family. “I want to recognize my Hawaiian side,” to be word of mouth, but we’ll get it done.” said the Maui College, Moloka‘i student. “But I also Auriel Maass. - Kana‘iolowalu is a concrete step toward self-determi- want to recognize my Filipino side too. A program has Photo: Cheryl nation, said Colette Machado, chairwoman of the Office to include my diverse family.” Corbiell of Hawaiian Affairs. Waihe‘e said although the roll is restricted to Native “We need a Hawaiian entity,” Machado said. Hawaiians, the intent is to have as many voices par- “What does this mean for us in 20 years? We are hope- ticipate. He said that’s the reason the commission also ful. We are hopeful we will have our nation in place.” created a petition for non-Hawaiians who support the Gov. John Waihe‘e, the chairman of the roll com- effort. “It’s an invitation from the Native Hawaiian com- mission, believes one particularly daunting task is munity to participate,” he said. convincing those who would like to keep the status On Hawai‘i Island, non-Hawaiian Diane “Makaala” quo that their best chance lies in their participation in Kanealii was manning a table encouraging people to Kana‘iolowalu. sign up for the Kana‘iolowalu roll or petition. Kanealii Iokepa “The status quo includes … the existence of Hawaiian is married to a Native Hawaiian. “We’ve had a lot of Joseph institutions which are under challenge. For example, the people sign up who are not Native Hawaiian but are sup- Mahoe. - last two United States Supreme Court decisions regard- porters,” she said. “A lot of people understand what’s on Photo: Karin our plate and what we’re going through. I feel real good Stanton that so many people are supporting us.” But issues of self-determination have long been con- tentious in the community. Jerry Flowers, a homesteader from Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i, said: “I’m all for programs that preserve what we have as Native Hawaiians. How- ever, my concern is will Hawaiians end up fighting Hawaiians?” Uilani Colon from Maunaloa, Moloka‘i, said: “I would like to see our Hawaiians unified in order that strength we move forward in determining our own governance. Stop the hakakä (fighting) – practice ho‘oponopono, for we must come together.” The perennial argument is something Waihe‘e believes in to be unproductive. “The way we deal with these issues now is guaranteed not to have a resolution. We argue about it and that’s it. “People are fighting about the wrong thing,” he said. “What we should be fighting for is to clearly establish numbers that (political) base.” COMMUNITY HOPE For Kona resident Marion Keliikipi, the latest drive brings hope. “Everyone should register,” she said. “It’s Uilani Colon. - very important to bring our people together from all Photo: Cheryl ing Hawaiian issues have been very devastating to the over. We’ve been waiting too long. Too many people Corbiell institutions they affected,” Waihe‘e said. He cited rul- have died waiting for this.” ings that allowed non-Hawaiians to vote in Office of “What motivates us, at least me personally,” said Hawaiian Affairs elections and serve as trustees as well Waihe‘e, “is that as a result of this that life will get better as threats to ceded lands. for everybody. Not only for Native Hawaiians, but for “Why are they under threat? Well they are under all the people of Hawai‘i.” threat because people are challenging these institutions For Machado, the OHA chairwoman, the roll would as racial preferences,” Waihe‘e said. He said programs show the world how many Native Hawaiians are inter- for Native Hawaiians are coming under the same chal- ested in self-governance. “This would give us a sense lenges, noting nationally, programs to uplift minorities of who Native Hawaiians are. That’s why we want the have come under intense scrutiny. roll commission to succeed.”  “How do you establish that this is an issue of citi- Marion Keliikipi. zenship rather than race? It comes out of our history, Reporting was contributed by Karin Stanton on Hawai‘i - Photo: Karin it comes out of the fact that the United States illegally Island and Cheryl Corbiell on Moloka‘i. Stanton 12 ‘okakopa2012 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2012 13 native hawaiian » news | features | events nation building

By Ke¯haunani Abad includes the smallest range of opportunities. The larg- If the decision is to sail to the island of federal recogni- Voyaging to the pae ‘a¯ina OHA Community Engagement Director est island offers the largest range of opportunities but tion, Act 195 affirms that the state supports the federal requires the most work to settle. The island in between government’s recognition of a Hawaiian “nation-within-a- housands of years ago, our küpuna pushed the offers a middle ground. nation.” (Act 195 does not comment on an internationally of self-governance limits of ocean voyaging and established thriv- Although plans to sail toward this pae ‘äina have been recognized Hawaiian nation because it has no authority ing societies throughout the Pacific. One of their underway for many years, what makes this moment in to do so as a state within the United States.) longest and most difficult voyages was from time different are the many favorable winds that offer us A fourth favorable wind includes recent strides those Kahiki to the distant north seas. They braved the best chance of success. seeking independence have made at the United Nations theT journey, discovered the pae ‘äina (archipelago) of Kana‘iolowalu, the registration effort of the Native involving the protest and demand filed with and received Hawai‘i, and used their ancestral knowledge, ingenuity Hawaiian Roll Commission, is the wind beckoning us by the U.N. office of the president regarding the United and skills to create a uniquely Hawaiian world. to join in the journey and do our part to help. States’ illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Islands. For three decades now, a number of wa‘a captains, We can all kökua with braiding the cordage to holdfast A final wind pushing us toward our goal is OHA’s navigators and lead crew members have prepared for a the canoes. The roll of cordage that each wa‘a needs is commitment to facilitate a decision-making process that new journey, a metaphorical journey. our roll of names affirming that we are ready to voyage will allow all of us assembled on the beach to affect the They are all sailing toward self-governance. It’s a pae toward the pae ‘äina. sail and settlement plan choices that will eventually be ‘äina where Hawaiian values, beliefs and practices shape A second favorable wind blowing is a wind carrying made. OHA and Kana‘iolowalu have no predetermined the laws, institutions and initiatives of the nation – all for knowledge and insight to help us with our voyaging plans. Each island in the pae ‘äina could be a potential the betterment of our lähui (people). plans. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be hosting a destination. These captains, navigators and crew members have series of educational forums in the next year so everyone However, at this point, we have much to do before any been working toward reaching this pae ‘äina, each ulti- can hear from the various captains and navigators and – decisions are made. First, we must help to create the ‘aha, mately striving for similar goals. But in this metaphor with the information shared – make informed decisions the cord that will bind our wa‘a to sail strong and true – of islands, the models of governance are distinct. Some about our possible destinations. the cord entwining each of our names, the cord affirming navigators are aiming for a smaller island of state-recog- A third favorable wind is Act 195. It ensures that at that a determined lähui is engaged in plans to set sail. nized sovereignty, others for a larger island of federally a minimum, wa‘a can safely land on the smallest island With these winds blowing steadily in the direction recognized sovereignty and others for a still larger island of state-recognized sovereignty. It means the State of of our pae ‘äina of self-governance, we have a stronger of internationally recognized independence. Hawai‘i has committed to recognizing a Hawaiian “state- chance today than ever before of taking the voyage and Our ku¯puna often expressed themselves through Each island has its unique traits. The smallest island within-a-state,” should those on the roll choose to follow successfully landing.  requires the least work to establish a nation upon it but that course. metaphors that conveyed more than simple descriptions. A metaphor of voyaging helps us to see the context before us today as we progress steadily in exercising Hawaiian sovereignty. Books

14 ‘okakopa2012 na¯ puke www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] books native hawaiian » news | features | events Kanahele, he was known as a trusted friend who agreed to a partnership to create the second edi- tion of the 1979 classic Ka Mele Hawai‘i A Me Ka Po‘e Mele, Hawaiian Music and Musicians. The first edition was 100 percent Kanahele’s work. The revised and expanded edition was planned to be 90 percent Berger’s research, writing and editing – with 10 In searcH percent introductions, guid- ance on what would be added, and review for accuracy by of a Kanahele. As Berger tells it in the preface to the just released second edition, before he Kanahele and Kanahele started the By Lynn Cook real work, “he asked me two final critical questions – was Hawaiian Music I aware I would be doing at and Musicians least 90 percent of the work Edited by Dr. George S. Kanahele and would I give my word that Revised and updated by John Berger I would see the book through 976 pages plus 64 pages of photos. to completion no matter Mutual Publishing. $35. what?” Berger agreed, think- Berger ing Kanahele was checking to Available Oct. 7 wherever books are be sure his co-author wouldn’t sold in Hawai‘i and direct from the get tired of the project after the initial novelty publisher at mutualpublishing.com song wore off. Berger never imagined that he would or (808) 732-1709. need to carry the torch alone, for 12 years, to make good on his promise. Kanahele passed on, in the fall of 2000, John Berger book signings within months of their agreement. The New > 1 p.m. Oct. 6, Queen Emma Yorker magazine described him as “the spiritual Summer Palace, Pali Highway father of the Hawaiian Renaissance.” Fearing > 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Hawai‘i Theatre, the demise of Hawaiian music, Kanahele set Raiatea Helm concert about creating and spearheading the charge to create a “Hawaiian sense of place” in Waikïkï > 5 p.m. Nov. 2, Louis Pohl Gallery and Hawai‘i, and to revive appreciation for First Friday, Bethel Street Slack key guitarist Raymond Kane. - Photo: Paul Hawaiian music and musicians. > 1 p.m. Nov. 3, Barnes & Noble, Schraub; Courtesy: Dancing Cat Records Berger was respectful, letting some time Ala Moana Center pass. Then, when he did contact the Kanahele > 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Hawai‘i Theatre, family, they welcomed his commitment to Keola Beamer concert honor his promise. The moment of truth came > 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Hawai‘i Theatre, Helen Desha Beamer’s com- when Kanahele’s boxes of research and photos, Jake Shimabukuro concert positions would sometimes from 20-plus years earlier, could not be located. > 4 p.m. Nov. 25, Native Books/Nä come to her in dreams, The reality set in. All the research would need Mea Hawai‘i, Ward Warehouse causing her to wake up in to be done again, starting from the informa- > 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, Hawai‘i the middle of the night and tion in the first edition of the book. “Joanna Kanahele Kealoha, Dr. Kanahele’s daughter, Theatre, Brothers Cazimero concert go to her piano, where the words and music would Genoa Keawe, a legend in Hawaiian falsetto sing- was a resourceful and tenacious researcher – it ing, joined her church choir at age 12. - Courtesy: was due to her persistence that some of the most Also, tune in to AM 940 at noon on come to her. - Courtesy Gaye Beamer Genoa Keawe difficult ‘pukas’ were filled,” says Berger, using Oct. 5 when host Harry B. Soria Jr. the Hawaiian word for “hole.” interviews John Berger on “Territorial Berger’s full-time job at the Honolulu Airwaves” (repeats at 5 p.m. Oct. 7). Star-Bulletin (now Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Or, listen on demand at hawaiian man dressed in black haunts the clues. The reward? Nearly a thousand pages allowed research only after-hours. For an 105.com or am940hawaii.com. halls of the Hawai‘i State Archives. of personal stories, facts, names and dates that entertainment writer, covering music, theater He searches the stacks at the Hawai‘i illuminate the history of Hawaiian music. and events, after-hours often means well after Got suggestions for volume 3? Visit Public Library. His eyes scan the The man is John Berger, known to many midnight. Through the demise and rebirth of hawaiianmusicandmusicians.com. pages of early Hawaiian language as Hawai‘i’s foremost entertainment reporter. the daily paper, he kept on. “There were times,” Apublications, looking for names. Like Sherlock Some remember back in the day when he was a Berger says, “when no matter how many hours I Holmes, he reads death records, searching for morning show radio disc jockey. To Dr. George spent writing, I was overwhelmed with so much Claires

Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii mo‘olelo ‘okakopa2012 15 history An unheralded hero ing kalo on his land and how to irrigate his lo‘i for the best product and yield. The mahi ‘ai used all tillable land on his farm, planting the borders and marginal pieces as well. And, he toiled from before the sun rose through all the day- By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, light hours. The return (payment) Dr. PH., R.D. for his toil was full satisfaction for his successful efforts in serving his e need to help our gods, his chief and his family. keiki understand The mahi ‘ai communicated who Hawaiians constantly with the gods and was actually were. dedicated to them ... Lono, the god Think about it, of rain and harvest, and Käne-of- Wonly our ali‘i are highlighted and the-living-waters. The kino lau remembered. And, while their (plant embodiment, form) of accomplishments and contribu- Lono – the sweet potato, gourds The Royal Hawaiian Band with bandmaster Henri Berger, center, in the decade tions are extremely noteworthy and pigs – and kino lau (embodi- before the 1893 overthrow. - Courtesy: Bishop Museum and demonstrate cultural mores ment) of Käne – kalo, sugarcane more to do.” was sprung from a (customs), the ali‘i were a small and bamboo, were remembered The first edition carries less than Honolulu deten- percentage of the entire lähui in the mahi ‘ai’s prayers. Kü was a page of acknowledgments. The tion home by (nation, race). Furthermore, god of forest plants, and Kanaloa’s new edition has three jam-packed bandmaster almost no evidence of old com- kino lau was the banana. The mahi pages. “You know that saying about Henri Berger munities and rural life remains ‘ai invoked his gods in constant it takes a village? Well, 200 is a to go on the today. And, only the oldest of our prayers for success and abundance pretty good-sized village,” Berger Royal Hawai- küpuna actually saw community for those he served. says with a laugh, adding that more ian Band’s lo‘i (kalo patches) and mäla (gar- The mahi ‘ai lived in sparsely than 200 people helped him keep North Ameri- dens), before they were obliterated populated areas, usually with his his promise to complete the tome. can tour. Nape and replaced by cane and pineap- extended family dispersed on sur- Berger credits three keepers of wrote many ple fields, tract homes, apartment rounding farms. He shared and information, Aaron Mahi, Patrick songs, includ- buildings, golf courses, shopping gave his food products to others Hennessey and Puakea Nogelmeier ing Pua Mohala, malls, or roads, highways and and received different goods in for looking deep into their knowl- recorded many years industrial sites. Today’s Hawaiian return. The mahi ‘ai had a healthy edge banks for details, dates and later by Gabby Pahinui. youth have no idea ... really! sense of well-being. He enjoyed little-known facts. Regarding chal- The question is, who raised In the past, the real backbone of mutual and reciprocal affection- lenges, he says that Nogelmeier him, where and how did he learn, the community was the mahi ‘ai ate interdependence and simple “No Hawaiian singer was more popular in taught him how to search the early where did he live and where did he (farmer). We know that without pleasures. His diet was poi and the first decade of the 21st century, and 1900s newspaper pages, written in die?” his efforts, the lähui would not fresh seaweed, with sweet potato, none rose to local superstardom faster,” John Hawaiian. “When I found a name Years of writing were fraught with have survived, let alone flourish! banana, greens (lü‘au or palula) Berger writes of Keali‘i Reichel. - Courtesy that linked to my historic notes, he concerns over publishing. Berger The character and mindset, of and starchy puddings (wrapped Punahele Productions would translate the page.” Twice says when the Hawai‘i Book and the mahi ‘ai was unique. Pukui in ti), all steamed in the imu with the size of the first edition, this Music Festival mastermind, Roger and Handy explain that the mahi fish, chicken or pork. The food book allowed far more coverage of Jellinek, came on board as a book at Berger’s multiple Hawai‘i Theatre ‘ai was a practical, humble, self- was bland, soothing and filling, the Hawaiian musicians who went agent, things started to happen. First book signings. Fans and friends, sufficient man. He was a man of as well as ample and dietetically away to play in Germany, Holland they thought of self-publishing, but a Burton White, director of the theater, peace, concerned with food pro- complete. and France. The book covers con- thousand-page book seemed far too and singer Cathy Foy Mahi, wanted duction and natural resource use. The lives of our ali‘i were more temporary Hawaiian music and complicated. Then Bennett Hymer, to honor the author. White says, “To His heritage was a seasoned and colorful and politically important, more obscure performers like Irene head of Mutual Publishing, commit- buy an autographed copy, just look mature knowledge of botany, gar- so still garner much attention. West, born in Texas in 1882, who ted to be the publisher. for John’s name in lights on our dening, seasons, weather, water However, our inheritance comes toured across the U.S. and England The stunning, 64-page picture marquee!” Small praise, everyone and soil. He also inherited a fine, from all küpuna, and we must with her group, The Royal Hawai- section is music history in duo-tone. agrees, for a man who dedicated 12 strong, muscular body. He planted appreciate their equal persever- ians. Running from steel guitar master years to keep a promise.  the varieties of kalo, ‘uala, mai‘a ance and brilliance. Our küpuna Berger hopes that the book will Alan Akaka to slack-key guitarist and kö (taro, sweet potato, banana taught us that the ancestor of all spur on the search for dates and Yamauchi Yuuki, the section was Lynn Cook is a local freelance and sugarcane) especially adapted chiefs and people was Häloa (son details to be used in volume three. created by Mutual’s head designer, journalist sharing the arts and to the specific soil, moisture, ele- of Wäkea) thus, we all descend “As an example, we know that in Jane Hopkins. The images will be culture of Hawai‘i with a global vation and terrain of his locale. He from the same ancestor.  1883 the young boy David Nape presented in a continuous loop video audience. knew specific techniques for plant- 16 ‘okakopa2012 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] calendar native hawaiian » news | features | events ‘okakopa

Celebrate all things ‘awa at the Hawai‘i Pacific Islands Kava Festival. - ourtesy:C ‘Awa Development Council Bobby Moderow will perform at the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, Westside Style. - Courtesy

Inter-Tribal Powwow Makahiki at Hale ‘Aha Hawai‘i Pacific Islands Mälie Foundation Awards Lü‘au Sat.-Sun., Oct. 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20, 6:30 a.m. procession, 8 a.m. games Kava Festival Sat., Nov. 3, 5-9 p.m. Dancers, singers and drummers from vari- registration Sat., Oct., 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and ous Native American nations join together at Makahiki, traditionally a season dedicated The Hawai‘i Pacific Islands Kava Festi- ‘ono food as the Mälie Foundation honors this celebration to honor their cultures. Come to the god Lono, was a time to set aside war val (aka the ‘Awa Festival) celebrates ‘awa individuals, groups and businesses that show for a day of family fun and enjoy dancing, in favor of sports and religious festivities. As as an important and fundamental aspect of a high standard of excellence in the promo- music, crafts, Native American food, edu- the season begins, Queen Lili‘uokalani Chil- the Hawaiian culture. Enjoy live local music, tion, preservation and perpetuation of the cational booths, children’s activities, local dren’s Center and Pä Ku‘i educational and cultural booths, ‘awa sam- Hawaiian culture on the island of Kaua‘i. Hawaiian vendors and more. Thomas A Lua are sponsor- pling, ‘awa plants, an ‘apu-making workshop, This year’s theme, “Year of Nä Kamali‘i Square. Free. (808) 783-7527 or ing a makahiki preparation demonstrations, pa‘i ‘ai pounding, – Future Generations,” acknowledges orga- (808) 392-4479 or honoluluinter A young woman food booths and evening movies. Local ‘awa nizations that support island children in life tribalpowwow.com. portrays Queen bars and cafes will also be serving the public. values. Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua. Emma in a University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa campus, McCa- $30 in advance; $40 at the gate. (808) 652- Eö e ‘Emalani procession at rthy Mall. Free. (808) 256-5605 or visit kava 4497 or maliefoundation.org. I Alaka‘i Kanaloa- festival.org. Sat., Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. huluhulu ‘Öiwi Film Festival Kaua‘i’s mountain forest Meadow Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Sat.-Wed., Nov. 10-14, times vary echoes with the sounds of on Kaua‘i. - Festival, Westside Style The first festival dedicated to the work of Hawaiian music and traditional Courtesy: Kay Sun., Oct. 28, noon-6 p.m. indigenous Hawaiian filmmakers returns this chants at the Hui o Laka: Köke‘e Koike Long a tradition in the isles, this annual fes- year with a lineup of new shorts and features Museum ‘Emalani Festival. Com- tival adds a new stop in the series: Hoalauna that promise to amaze. Each feature film will memorating Queen Emma’s 1871 Park in ‘Ewa Beach. More than 15 artists will be shown along with one short film. Tickets are journey to these upland forests, guests perform, including two of Japan’s top slack $10, available online or at the door, beginning will witness a traditional royal procession in Punalu‘u, O‘ahu. key musicians, and well-known Hawai‘i art- a half hour before each screening. An opening (arriving at noon) followed by performances Games, open to everyone ists Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, reception at 6 p.m. Saturday features food, by hälau hula from around the state. Proudly 5 and up, begin at 9. Also ahead, a maka- Brother Noland and John Cruz. Also, enjoy wine and beer available for purchase before sponsored by OHA, this daylong event also hiki at Kualoa Regional Park Nov. 24 offers ‘ono food, island crafts, guitar and ‘ukulele the 7:30 p.m. screening of The Hawaiian features live Hawaiian music, craft demon- games reserved for men and boys 16 and up exhibits, and sign up to win a Taylor Guitar Room. ($35). Don’t miss the ‘Öiwi Filmmak- strations, historical displays and snack sales and an option to camp overnight. ulupono1@ or a Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele. Free. (808) 226-2697 ers Talk Story Panel on Sunday at 4 p.m. ($5). (or bring your own picnic lunch). Köke‘e gmail.com or (808) 840-5510. (More on or slackkeyfestival.com. All films will be presented at the Honolulu State Park, Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Free. makahiki, including events, will be featured Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre. Dis- (808) 335-9975 or kokee.org. in the November issue.) counts apply for members. (808) 532-3033 or (808) 532-8794 or honolulumuseum.org.  Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii na¯ hanana ‘okakopa2012 17 events such a unique a l c h e m y Move over Sonoma, of intuitive connection, ranging from a hula line Wailea will host to isle-based genealogies. “We as Hawaiians Celebration of Aloha have a very strong know- ingness,” said Küpahu- By Kekoa Enomoto show. In 1999, Küpahu-Marino Marino, who invited the Brothers Cazimero to said she wrote AILEA, MAUI — perform at the second Celebration a research A trio of diverse, of Aloha in Sonoma. There, she met paper on compelling Native Lauwa‘e, whose husband is Roland “Indigenous Hawaiian women Cazimero. Intuitiveness presents the inau- Eventually Küpahu-Marino362012jp20_LIBERTY_KWO:382003km57_OH_GI 8/28/12 10:13 AM Page 1 – A Cultural Wgural Celebration of Aloha 2012 returned to Hawai‘i. In 2007, Knowingness.” – Sonoma to Wailea. The three- Lauwa‘e Cazimero invited her and Puamana Crabbe, left, Lauwa‘e Cazimero, Auntie Betty Jenkins and Leilani Ku¯pahu-Marino. - Courtesy: Blaine Fergerstrom Puamana, she day event offers a series of cultural Crabbe to join the world’s longest said, “works workshops and events showcasing hula line, where the three bonded. three- or four-hour meeting and Valley Isle kumu hula and record- with children (and has) a wonder- entertainment, fashion, food came to this (Celebration of ing star Keali‘i Reichel to perform ful intuitiveness of knowing how to and wine. Aloha),” recalled Crabbe, a at the 1998 celebration. “This is treat people ... and the importance “The idea is to empower our Celebration of Aloha 2012 – renowned fashion designer how she connects the dots, because of building that trusting relationship Hawaiian women and others to Sonoma to Wailea with an MBA degree. “We it was a first connection between with one another.” make a difference in the com- wrote it down on a napkin. Maui and California,” explained Ultimately, the Celebration of munity by being successful in > When: Oct. 26-28 A little event turned into a Cazimero, whose sister lives in Aloha 2012 – Sonoma to Wailea business and perpetuating our > Where: Grand Wailea Resort, Maui full event because Leilani Lahaina. honors mutual trust and goals. cultural traditions,” said Lei- > Features: Friday: opening ceremonies has a passion and com- Event proceeds will benefit the “We love each other, being lani Küpahu-Marino, founder followed by cultural workshops, 9 a.m.-4 mitment to see things to Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber together and contributing to some- of the 1998 Celebration of p.m. Workshop fees may apply. Presenters empower women. My thing of Commerce Foundation, and thing that’s much greater than us,” Aloha in Sonoma, California. include nä kumu hula Hökülani Holt and is to empower women and Mälama O Na Keiki – Caring for Crabbe said. “If I were with any Subsequently, she, Puamana ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes, Hui O Wa‘a children; I am an early- the Health of Hawai‘i’s Keiki to other group of girls, I would have Crabbe and Lauwa‘e Cazimero Kaulua and Hula Preservation Society. Kimo education teacher. It’s just Küpuna, a nonprofit arm of Ana- left, because we are all so busy. But formed Anahulu LLC, which Kahoano’s Aloha Friday Golf Tournament, 11 been a journey of one thing hulu LLC, according to Crabbe. when it comes to this event, there’s is producing the 2012 itera- a.m., $150. Tourney awards banquet, 6:30 after another. Three or four “I think the purpose of helping the purpose.”  tion of the event at the Grand months before the event, we community is a good thing,” Cazim- p.m., and kanikapila, 8 p.m., $40. Saturday: Wailea Resort on Maui. said, “Wow, how did we get ero said. “Basically it (organizing) Kekoa Enomoto is a retired copy “Now if that can empower Fashions With Aloha, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $40, here?’ ” is a lot of work, but the purpose at editor and staff writer with The Maui others through our professional presenting Puamana Crabbe Designs, Although the Anahulu the end is the good thing.” News and former Honolulu Star-Bul- and personal experiences, then Kilihune Ka‘aihue of Maui’s Hula Rock, LLC principals live on Many events may offer work- letin. we are fulfilling our responsi- Marlenea Salmu and Linda Timm. Haleakalä O‘ahu, the celebration shops and shows, but few stem from bility, or kuleana, from our Sunset Reception, 5 p.m., $250, featuring takes place on the Valley own mo‘okü‘auhau (geneal- isle cuisine and California wines. 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Signature ______Approval Date ______18 ‘okakopa2012 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news briefs native hawaiian » news | features | events OHA board heads to ‘Öiwi Press. Honoring 4 leaders on Founders’ Day ‘Aha Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i is spon- Hawai‘i Island sored by Kuleana ‘Öiwi Press, which received core funding for the The Office of Hawaiian Affairs conference from the Native Ameri- continues its series of 2012 Neigh- can Culture and Arts Foundation bor Island meetings with two through an Artist Networks and meetings this month in Waimea. Convenings Initiative grant. The public is invited to come For conference information and reg- and learn more about OHA’s pro- istration, visit ahamoolelohawaii.org. grams and activities. Both meetings will take place at the Kanu O Ka Children and Youth Day ‘Äina New Century Public Charter School. celebrates families >> Community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. The 19th annual Children and >> Board of Trustees meeting at Youth Day will be held Sunday, 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on For information, please call the grounds of the state Capitol and Dawn Tanimoto in OHA’s Kona the surrounding areas. office at (808) 327-9525. Last year, 50,000 children, teens and families attended the event, Kaleikini wins The Farrington High School Academy held its 10th annual Founders’ Day ceremony at Bishop Museum Aug. 23 in honor of the leg- now one of the largest community acy and values of four Hawaiian women who dedicate or have dedicated their lives to perpetuating Hawaiian language and culture. events in the state. The day features victory in rail case Honored were Queen Lili‘uokalani, Ma¯lia Craver, Mary Kawena Pukui and Lolena Nicholas, who are shown in the framed pictures car- hundreds of interactive, educational ried by students. OHA Trustee Haunani Apoliona spoke to the students about the legacy of Craver, a highly respected practitioner of and fun activities sponsored by The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ho‘oponopono, or traditional conflict resolution. The Farrington High School Academy is a two-year program aimed at preparing stu- community organizations, includ- ruled that the State Historic Pres- dents for post-secondary studies in their field of interest. Through field trips, class projects and mentoring, students gain the knowledge ing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and understanding needed to develop an appreciation of Hawaiian heritage, language and culture. Students in the program have the ervation Division didn’t follow its ¯ ¯ as well as six stages of entertain- own rules in approving Honolulu’s opportunity to join the Hawaiian Club (‘Ahua Hui Kupa Hawai‘i), Hawaiian Civic Club (Kuini Ti ‘Olani) and participate in community ser- ment and food vendors. Other rail project before an archaeological vice and enrichment activities. - Photo: Joe Ku¯hio¯ Lewis highlights include guided tours survey was completed for the entire of ‘Iolani Palace, the governor’s 20-mile rail route. Chaminade University to office and King Kamehameha V The unanimous Aug. 24 deci- tion grants created by the Higher led by published Native Hawaiian Judiciary History Center; dozens sion brings construction to a halt receive $2 million grant Education Act of 1965. This pro- writers, including Victoria Nalani of rides, bouncers and games, and and sends the case back to Circuit gram helps eligible institutions of Kneubuhl. Diverse topics to be youth football, tennis and basket- Court. Chaminade University, a higher education increase their self- addressed include mele Hawai‘i, ball clinics. Plaintiff Paulette Ka‘anohiokalani federally designated Native Hawai- sufficiency and their ability to serve new writing in Hawaiian, and oce- “For almost two decades, Children Kaleikini, who was concerned about ian-serving institution, will receive low-income students by providing anic theater, which will examine and Youth Day has become a won- protecting iwi, or Native Hawaiian $2 million from the U.S. Depart- funds to improve academic quality, theater as a form of mo‘olelo. derful and meaningful way for our burial remains, was represented ment of Education for the 2013 institutional management and fiscal Organizers say a critical mass community to honor Hawai‘i’s keiki by Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.’s fiscal year to help improve access stability, the school said in a news of contemporary Hawaiian writ- and ‘öpio,” said state Sen. Suzanne David Kimo Frankel and Ashley to higher education for low-income release. ers and contemporary Hawaiian Chun Oakland, the event chair. “This Obrey. students. More than 13 percent of literature has not only emerged, event is a great opportunity for fami- Obrey said they have since met The $2 million-a-year grant is Chaminade’s student body is part- but has matured and the time has lies to be together, enjoy each other’s with city officials and “they assured expected to continue through the Hawaiian, and more than 97 percent come to gather – to exchange ideas, company and learn together about us that construction was going to following fiscal year, netting a total of its day undergraduate students including best cultural practices, the community resources available stop.” However, work to ensure of $4 million for the school. receive financial aid. especially as they relate to indig- for the healthy development of our public safety, like backfilling Some $3.6 million will go enous knowledge, professional children and youth.” trenches, will be done, she said. toward the renovation of Tredtin Inaugural Hawaiian development and an exchange of Free parking will be available In its ruling, the state Supreme Hall starting in summer 2013 and knowledge and technical skills. at all neighboring state and county Court said, “It is undisputed that Hale Lokelani in summer 2014, writers’ conference “We want to start building a public parking lots and Central the rail project has a ‘high’ likeli- and include major upgrades to the community that knows each other Middle School. hood of having a potential effect on plumbing and electrical service in Hawaiian writers and scholars of and interacts, and secondly, for Children and Youth Day was archeological resources” in certain Hale Lokelani as well as the addi- Hawaiian literature are invited to people to be inspired and want to established by law in 1993 as the areas in the final phase of the rail tion of fire sprinkler systems in all attend the inaugural ‘Aha Mo‘olelo go home and want to do some- first Sunday of every October. The project, which runs between Middle three residence halls. The remaining Hawai‘i Hawaiian writers confer- thing immediately,” said Lurline event kicks off Children and Youth Street and Ala Moana Center and funds will support the expansion of ence, Oct. 18-20 at the University Wailana McGregor, a filmmaker Month, which was established by includes Kaka‘ako. co-curricular opportunities for pre- of Hawai‘i-Mänoa. and award-winning author who is law in 1997. For information, call health and nursing students. The event is free and includes organizing the conference with S. Chun Oakland’s office at (808) 586- The funds come from Title III panel presentations with Hawaiian Ku‘ualoha Ho‘omanawanui, presi- 6130, email [email protected], or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institu- scholars, and writing workshops dent and chief editor of Kuleana go to hawaiicyd.org.  ka leo kaia¯ulu ‘okakopa2012 19 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Exalted American women Successful family search many of times that I am the one that will carry on her work. It can get ho‘olaha lehulehu public NOTICES Ann Romney and Michelle When my grandma first showed overwhelming at times, but I know Obama gave their exemplary me Ka Wai Ola’s family-search sec- that my ancestors chose me to carry speeches of a lifetime at the Repub- tion, I was pleasantly surprised. I on this legacy and I take it as a great CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICES lican and Democratic conventions. have never read a newspaper that privilege. Women’s hardships, sacrifices, featured a section dedicated to A Hawaiian proverb describes a Honouliuli Ahupua‘a dedication and accomplishments family and genealogy. respected oldster who is well cared are reasons the concept of a national While reading through the for by his family: “Ola nä iwi. The Information requested by Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. (SCS) women’s movement should be in names, my grandma and I both got bones live.” My ‘ohana is the most on cultural resources or ongoing cultural activities on or near the pro- the forefront in Washington, D.C. excited when we saw the heading cherished part of my life and I want posed Solar Farm Project, Barbers Point, Honouliuli Ahupua‘a, ‘Ewa In addition, speeches by Maya “Waipi‘o Valley.” Before we even to thank Ka Wai Ola for enabling District, O‘ahu Island, Hawai‘i [TMK: (1)] 9-1-013:070]. Please Soetoro-Ng (the president’s half- read the names listed, we knew that families to find one another in respond within 30 days to Cathleen Dagher at (808) 597-1182. sister), Tammy Duckworth and this was our family. honor of our küpuna. Tulsi Gabbard did Hawai‘i and For these past couple of years, I Waiakahiula Ahupua‘a the nation proud. The backbone have been learning my genealogy Ta‘nia PohaiKealoha Pau‘ole of America’s women deserve the with my grandma. She has told me Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island Information requested by Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. of honor. cultural resources or ongoing cultural practices within the Pähoa Park Men should praise the women area, Waiakahiula Ahupua‘a, Puna District, Island of Hawai‘i, TMK: of our nation. In Hawai‘i, we Pehea kou mana‘o? (Any thoughts?) (3) 1-5-002: 020. (Note: the TMK published in the September 2012 have Queen Kapi‘olani, Queen issue was incorrect; this is the correct TMK.) Please respond within 30 Lili‘uokalani and Queen Emma to All letters must be typed, signed and not exceed days to Glenn Escott at (808) 938-0968. look up to. 200 words. Letters cannot be published unless Email letters to [email protected] they are signed and include a telephone contact or send by mail to: Ka Wai Ola, Cultural Resources for verification. OHA reserves the right to edit Michael P. Augusta 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, O‘ahu all letters for length, defamatory and libelous Special Olympics Hawai‘i (SOHI) was founded on the belief that material, and other objectionable content, and Honolulu, HI 96813 people with intellectual disabilities can benefit from participation in reserves the right not to print any submission. sports. With the support of more than 7,000 coaches and volunteers, SOHI serves over 2,700 children and adults in Hawai‘i throughout the year free of charge. SOHI has been an integral part of the Hawai‘i com- munity but does not have a facility of its own. They currently utilize rented space around O‘ahu to meet its administrative, warehouse, and training needs. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, recognizing the benefits SOHI provides to Hawaiians, extended the long-term land lease for 2.45 acres on TMK 9-1-017-110 in East Kapolei. SOHI is pro- posing to create a multi-purpose sports, education, fitness and wellness facility, with an emphasis on providing accessible facilities to persons Coming with intellectual disabilities. The facility will include approximately 15,600 square feet of indoor and 30,795 square feet of outdoor space. While the development of a center for those with intellectual disabilities is important, consideration of cultural resources is also important. If you have anything that you feel is relevant to share regarding the cul- tural resources associated with the project area, please contact Malia Soon... 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20 ‘okakopa2012 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events Editor’s note: Beginning in June, certain trustees’ columns will not appear in Ka Wai Ola. In accordance with an Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees policy based on state ethics guidelines, any trustee running for re-election is suspended from publishing his or her regular column until the elections are complete, except for those trustees running unopposed. Trustees Haunani Apoliona, Robert Lindsey and Hulu Lindsey have filed nomination papers for re-election and, as a result, their columns are suspended pending the outcome of the election. Hawaiian Civic Club Convention returns Hawaiian money is color-blind Board of Trustees rince Jonah Kühiö On April 18, 1959, the first fter decades of with health care, education, Kalaniana‘ole, convention of the Hawaiian flitting about in housing, employment, entre- Hawai‘i’s delegate civic clubs was held for one the shadows of preneurship, social services Colette Y. Machado to Congress from day at the Princess Ka‘iulani ignominious and economic development. Chairperson, Trustee, 1903 to 1921, Hotel in Honolulu, O‘ahu. irrelevance, the It’s been 37 years since Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i Pfounded the first Hawaiian This year, the Association of Apolitical and cultural rebirth those first days of the Renais- Tel: 808.594.1837 civic club. Hawaiian Civic Clubs will of Hawaiians was dramati- sance. The early years saw a Fax: 808.594.0212 According to “The His- Colette Y. hold its 53rd annual con- cally launched around Peter lot of support from the gen- Email: [email protected] tory of the Association of Machado vention at the JW Marriott 1975 with the Kaho‘olawe Apo eral public and politicians for ————— Hawaiian Civic Clubs” by in Washington, D.C., from issue. At the same time, Hawaiian causes. But we are Peter Apo Dot Uchima, “Prince Kühiö Chairperson, Oct. 14 to 21. The theme of the bar on Hawaiian cul- Vice Chair, now two generations removed Vice Chair, Trustee, O‘ahu believed that the future of Trustee Moloka‘i this year’s convention is “Kü tural pride and intellectual Trustee, O‘ahu from those initial years. Many Tel: 808.594.1854 the Hawaiian community and La-na‘i Käkou I Ke Pono Kü A Puni achievement was raised non-Hawaiians today have Fax: 808.594.1864 and its people could be pro- Ke Ao Mälamalama – Let to unprecedented heights little emotional connection Email: [email protected] tected and promoted only us all stand for justice, stand with Hawaiians surging to the Renaissance years and ————— through an organized effort across this brilliant world.” forward from every corner of the state to the Hawaiian agenda. Times have Rowena Akana by Hawaiian leadership. He believed It is anticipated that there will be over to, in some way, lend themselves changed. The average Hawai‘i family Trustee, At-large that Hawaiians should help their young 400 delegates who will be following in to further both causes. Mainstream is struggling to stay afloat. They are Tel: 808.594.1860 people secure an education that would the footsteps of Prince Kühiö, as they media went bananas for a number of not receptive, in their struggles, to Fax: 808.594.0209 enable them to compete successfully in convene in committee and meetings years with front-page coverage. From hear about how bad off we are. Partly Email: [email protected] the new cultural environment introduced and plenary sessions, to discuss, debate this push of the restart button, great this may be because they don’t see ————— to Hawai‘i in the 19th century. Thus the and reach consensus on resolutions and political and cultural strides were Hawaiians struggling any more than Haunani Apoliona, MSW Hawaiian Civic Club was formed with bills for an act, which are brought to the made. In 1978 OHA was created by they are. They see Hawaiians going Trustee, At-large the objective of providing scholarship floor of the delegates. state Constitution and in the same to college in unprecedented numbers. Tel: 808.594.1886 aid for the education of Hawaiian stu- All delegates participating in the state Constitutional Convention native They see us achieving prominence in Email: [email protected] dents; of preserving and promoting the convention will also have several rights became the law of the land. The executive and professional positions. ————— Hawaiian heritage, traditions, language opportunities to see various attrac- U.S. Congress blessed the return of They see Hawaiian companies thriv- Donald B. Cataluna and culture; of promoting and supporting tions around the Washington, D.C., Kaho‘olawe and a cessation to the ing. They also see the great wealth of Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau organizations interested in improving the area. They will have an opportunity bombing. The beleaguered Depart- the ali‘i trusts, OHA and DHHL, and Tel: 808.594.1881 conditions of the Hawaiian people and to paddle a double-hull canoe on the ment of Hawaiian Home Lands finally the range of government programs that Fax: 808.594.0211 community at large as well as legislation Potomac River. They will be able to got moved to the political front burner help only Hawaiians achieve greater Email: [email protected] beneficial to the Hawaiian community; tour Washington, D.C., monuments by for attention. A School of Hawaiian income, more housing stability, better ————— and of perpetuating the values that dig- day and also by night as they are illu- Studies was born at UH-Mänoa. A health outcomes and higher education. Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey nify all human life, which are the moral minated by lights. College of Hawaiian Language was At the same time, they hear Hawaiian Trustee, Maui and ethical foundation of our cultural Delegates will also get a chance to established at UH-Hilo. Hawaiians demands for more entitlement pro- Tel: 808.594.1858 expressions that comprise a unique, rich view significant historic sites of Ali‘i everywhere burst forth with expres- grams, and for our own nation. Fax: 808.594.1864 and enduring legacy of the first people Diplomatic Missions. Some of the sions of every form of our culture Many non-Hawaiians have lost Email: [email protected] of Hawai‘i nei.” highlights of the tour are the Apex – hula, visual arts, language, litera- patience with us and our demands. I ————— The first civic club was the Hawai- Building, across from the National ture, botany, traditional arts, voyaging. don’t have polls or surveys to tell me Robert K. Lindsey Jr. ian Civic Club of Honolulu, founded Archives, where Queen Lili‘uokalani Essentially, we dusted ourselves off, this, but I sense it. I sense it from my Trustee, Hawai‘i in 1918. Today there are more than 60 watched President McKinley’s inau- got up off the ground and began a long neighbors and I sense it in speaking to Tel: 808.594.1855 clubs located throughout the State of gural parade from the upper windows. stride toward the turn of the century. community leaders in casual conversa- Fax: 808.594.1883 Hawai‘i and in the states of Alaska, Another is the National Mall’s Arts and The cultural awakening was matched tion. I sensed it from more than a few Email: [email protected] California, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Industries Building, the original home by a resurgence of political activity state legislators while lobbying during ————— Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Utah, of the National Museum that was vis- that revolved around self-determi- the last session. What can we do to turn Oz Stender Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, ited by Princess Kapi‘olani and Queen nation, sovereignty, seeking a return this around? No question, we need the Trustee, At-large South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas. Lili‘uokalani. There will also be a tour to nationhood, and some form of a support of non-Hawaiian family mem- Tel: 808.594.1877 Today the Association of Hawaiian of the National Institutes of Health/ political governing entity that would bers, friends and allies if we are to Fax: 808.594.1853 Civic Clubs still continues with Kühiö’s National Library of Medicine, where give Hawaiians our own government. succeed. The first thing we can do is Email: [email protected] objectives and its vision is to remain a the “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Much of the newfound empowerment point out how when Hawaiians thrive, ————— recognized voice of the Native Hawaiian Concepts of Health and Illness” exhi- of the Hawaiian people came through everyone in Hawai‘i thrives. Every time John D. Waihe‘e IV people and make the organization self- bition is on display. This is the largest an aggressive pursuit of entitlement a Hawaiian organization spends a dollar Trustee, At-large sustaining. Its mission is to serve with Native Hawaiian health exhibit outside programs by Hawai‘i’s congressional in the state – for salaries, services, sup- Tel: 808.594.1876 pono in advocacy of culture, health, eco- the State of Hawai‘i. delegation. Thus, millions of dollars plies, consultants, labor – that dollar Fax: 808.594.0208 nomic development, education, social Best wishes to the organizers and par- have been put on the table to fund a touches all of the people of Hawai‘i. Email: [email protected] welfare and nationhood. ticipants for a successful convention.  plethora of federal programs dealing Hawaiian money is color-blind.  ‘okakopa2012 21

IF YOU LIVE ON Kakaako Makai properties sidelined HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS As promised, here is my original column that was censored from the August Ka Wai Ola YOU QUALIFY FOR THE no‘ai kakou … They include: As reported in the 1) The trustees BEST DEAL IN TOWN! Pacific Business had less than one Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan | News (PBN) on week to review No Service Contract Required | No Landline Limited July 11, 2012, the the preliminary Bundle Required | No Credit Check Required ‘AGentry Pacific Design Center is due diligence and Time being sold to OHA. The sale of Rowena never got to see the Offer the 185,787-square-foot center Akana final due-diligence at 560 N. Nimitz Highway is report until after Unlimited scheduled to close in August. Trustee, At-large the purchase was Talk, Text & Data The article did not disclose the made. A Mobi PCS sales price, but it reported that the 2) The Gentry wireless program building and its three parcels were Center is 80 years old and could $ .99 assessed for about $28.8 million. have problematic lead paint and exclusively for residents of 24 (See “Office of Hawaiian Affairs to asbestos. buy Gentry Pacific Design Center,” 3) There are several areas that Hawaiian Home / MONTH by Duane Shimogawa in the July need to be made ADA accessible. Lands (DHHL) 11, 2012, issue of Pacific Business 4) The electrical system needs to For participating locations visit mobipcs.com/ News.) be updated. pookelalocations. Non-DHHL plan options available. I am dismayed at the trustees 5) The cost and resulting dis- See website for details. This Po‘okela offer is available exclusively for DHHL residents. Verifi cation of residency required. Only available at participating locations. who authorized OHA to make this ruption of relocating OHA to the Plans are subject to the Mobi PCS Terms & Conditions of service at mobipcs.com/terms. Phone availability may vary. Offer good while supplies purchase. Trustee Oswald Stender Gentry Design Center. last. For a limited time. Cannot be combined with any other specials or offers. Prices exclude taxes & fees. first brought the proposal before 6) The cost of retrofitting the the board almost a year ago and it Gentry Design Center as an office was quickly dropped because OHA building. had to move into the building for Given these unknowns, I person- it to make financial sense. None of ally felt very uncomfortable with the other trustees wanted to move the purchase. During the commu- our headquarters there. I thought nity meetings regarding OHA’s the deal was dead, but it came back Kakaako Makai settlement proper- before the board on May 17, 2012. ties, we explained to the community The proposal failed again because that Kakaako would be a good Trustee Haunani Apoliona cited place for economic development a conflict of interest because she and a permanent home for OHA’s was on the board of directors of the headquarters. bank being considered to finance Now OHA is spending a great the purchase. OHA’s board coun- deal of money to renovate an sel agreed and recommended that 80-year-old building instead of she not vote. using the same amount of money Then, on June 7, 2012, the board to build a brand new one. It makes counsel opined that Trustee Apo- absolutely no sense. liona, miraculously, no longer had a Even though the purchase seems conflict of interest because the fiscal to be a done deal, at least four committee chairman took out any trustees continue to have serious references to Trustee Apoliona’s concerns about how the building bank within the proposal. She was was purchased. I personally believe allowed to vote and together with that purchasing the Gentry Design Trustees Apo, Machado, Stender Center was not a fiscally prudent and Waihee, authorized the CEO to investment under trust law.  make an offer to Gentry Pacific. Trustees Hulu Lindsey, Robert Interested in Hawaiian issues Lindsey and I voted against. Trustee and OHA? Please visit my web- Cataluna abstained. The four of us site at www.rowenaakana.org for had serious concerns about the more information or email me at conditions under which OHA was [email protected]. required to make the purchase. 22 ‘okakopa2011 ho‘ohui ‘ohana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] family reunions native hawaiian » news | features | events E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa!

2012 2013 together a fun event. We are working on hous- ried Mary Kalani Ka‘alele, also born in South of the same name. I am trying to put a face to ing. Shirts and genealogy books are available Kona, on April 6, 1907. Mary Ka‘alele’s father, his online remembrance page (www.buildthe AKO – A family reunion for all descendants of KINIMAKA – A July 5-7, 2013, family reunion for presale and donations are also being accept- William Kalani Kaalele, born around 1883 center.org) and also at the Education Center at James Ako aka “Kopo,” (born Aug. 11, 1882, at in Honolulu is being planned for Kinimaka ed. Please call 1-808-281-0040 if you are inter- married Annie Waikulani Burns, born June 12, the Wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Honoköhau), will be held Oct. 26-28, 2012, at descendants, and descendants of Hanakeola and ested and want to come or email me at lpahu- 1883. Seeking additional information for Annie D.C. This is a nationwide project to extend the Mäkole‘a Beach (The Old Kona Lagoon Hotel David Leleo Kinimaka. Kinimaka and his first [email protected] or my mailing address is Waikulani Burns’ father, John Teewale Burns, legacy of the men and women of that war. I’m area) on Hawai‘i Island. If you plan on attending, wife, Ha‘aheo Kaniu, were the mäkua hänai of 1885 Launiupoko Place, Wailuku, HI 96793. born around 1856 in the South Pacific Islands. also helping George Apo, a Puhi descendant on forward your mailing/contact information to: King Kaläkaua. In 1844, Kinimaka married again Please make checks payable to Pahukoa ‘Ohana Would like to have a family reunion in the near his grandmother’s side, search for his Puhi rel- Mercy Kauahi-Jackson at michaelagma@yahoo. to Pai and from this union they had one daughter Reunion Fund. Order forms are being mailed future in Kona. Contact Kimo Medeiros Jr. @ atives. We think there could be a family con- com; Rose Pelekane at (808) 990-9047 or rose. and two sons. Their son David Leleo Kinimaka out and we have been sending out newsletters. [email protected]. nection between Daniel Puhi and Marine Lance [email protected]; or Nohokula Kahananui (hänai brother of King Kaläkaua) rose to the If you haven’t gotten one, please call me so that Cpl. Keith Jon Puhi, a war casualty in December at (808) 987-2243 or kahananun001@hawaii. rank of colonel and became the commander of I can add you to the mailing list. Aloha and we NE¯ULA – My name is Kelena Kamamalahoe ‘o 1969. Both men are interred at the veterans’ cem- rr.com. Or, you can also reply and join us on the King’s Guard at ‘Iolani Palace. David mar- hope to see all of our ‘ohana there. There is Kamehameha Këpo‘o ‘o Kalani Nëula, and I am etery in Hilo. Any assistance and/or leads will be Facebook at Ako family reunion under Groups. ried Hanakeola in 1874 and their children were: also a website at www.pahukoa.ning.com and trying to locate family members on my father’s truly appreciated. To see the Puhi remembrance Mary Ha‘aheo Kinimaka (m) John Atcherley; Facebook at Thomas and Marianna Pahukoa. side. My dad’s name is Glenn “Keik” Ho‘ohuli- pages, visit www.buildthecenter.org, click on KAPULE – To the descendants of Aene Alice Kehaulani Kinimaka (m) Samuel Mahuka Nëula, and my grandfather’s name was William Kapule – Kapule, Kealoha, Kaahanui, Kalauao, “Search the wall,” then click “Start your search.” Spencer; Rebecca Kekiionohi Kinimaka (m) RENKEN – The descendants of Ernest “Tuheitia” Nëula who’s from Takapuna, New Scroll to the bottom and select Hawai‘i from the Kamai, Keo‘ole, Kaahanuili‘ili‘i and Mahi – Arthur Akina Apana; Fannie Kahale uki-o-Lili- Valentine Holbron Renken and Elizabeth Zealand, one of the highest chiefs in rank. My planning is underway for the next Kapule list of states. Blossom T. Sullivan, tel: (910) 844- ha Kinimaka (m) Joseph Kunewa, and Mathias Kapeka Kaleilokeokaha‘i Cummins Merseberg grandmother’s name is Queen Ella Kapa‘ona- 6184, [email protected]. ‘Ohana Reunion Nov. 9-11, 2012, at Pä‘ia Percival Ho‘olulu Kinimaka (m) Virginia Keawe. Kekahio Reunion has been postponed till next Nëula, who is from North Kohala, Hawai‘i. If Community Center. It’s been more than 20 Descendants of John Ka‘elemakule Sr. (grand- year September 2013. Place TBA. However, anyone has information on my ‘ohana or are RAYMOND – Harriet Ulihala Raymond years since our last reunion, so plan to attend. son of Kinimaka), descendants of Samuel Leleo we’re still looking for our relatives who are my relatives, please write to me, Kelena “Kelei” (Aug. 4, 1910-Feb. 11, 1939) was born in North We’re looking forward to updating our genea- and descendants of Matilda Leleo-Kauwe are all closely related to Ernest and Kapeka. Find Nëula. I’m currently locked up in Arizona due Kohala on Hawai‘i Island. She was my mater- logical connections, so please spread the word! cousins invited to attend this family gathering. A us on Facebook “Ke Lei Hulu O Ka Ohana to Hawai‘i’s overcrowded system. Please write: nal grandmother. I am looking for any artifacts Information and registration forms are avail- highlight of the family gathering will be a guid- Renken” Group. For information, contact Jan 1250 E. Arica Rd., Eloy, AZ 85131. that belonged to her and/or any photos of her. She able at: www.kapuleohana.com. Watch for reg- ed tour of ‘Iolani Palace and a family lü‘au on K N DeRego at [email protected] or Jojo died when my mother was 6 years old. My mother ular updates to be posted as planning continues. the palace grounds. Mainland and overseas trav- Chaves at [email protected]. OWENS/KAINAPAU – The Hawaiian was told that a trunk containing her mother’s pos- Email [email protected], follow us on elers are urged to book air reservations early. Music Hall of Fame (HMHF) is searching sessions was given to someone from Kona with Facebook @ Kapule ‘Ohana, or contact Lui at For detailed reunion information, please visit the ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search for the ‘ohana of Harry Owens and George the last name of Kanakanui. I’m looking for info (808) 281-7562 or Leni at (808) 357-5950. Kinimaka website at Kinimaka.com. Kainapau to honor these two gentlemen. Harry that can lead to finding any mementos of Harriet EWALIKO/GRUBE – I am trying to locate Owens was the music director at the Royal MAIO – The Maio ‘Ohana Reunion will Ulihala Raymond. Please email Bernadette K. KUPAHU – The descendants of Henry I family members on my mother’s side. Mom’s Hawaiian Hotel and is credited with writing Newcomb at [email protected]. be held Oct. 27, 2012, at Kunia Okinawan Kupahu Sr. and the committee board mem- name was Harriet Kaehukaiopuaena (Ewaliko) 300 hapa haole songs, including Sweet Leilani; Center. Deadline for all pre-registration dues bers will host The 2013 Reunion on Maui Nö Grube, married Edward Michael Grube Jr. Hawaiian Hospitality; Hawai‘i Calls; To You, RODRIGUES – Searching for the descen- is Oct. 6. Contact email: bertamaio1@yahoo. Ka ‘Oi (Kapalua). The event is scheduled for and had five sisters (Ethel, Aileen aka Bess, Sweetheart, Aloha; and Sing me a Song of the dants of Mary, Oliver and Emma Rodrigues, com (Berta). Looking for committee volun- Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30, 31-Sept. 1, 2013). Lilinoe aka Noe, Kuualoha aka Peachie and Islands. George Kainapau was a noted falsetto, who are the children of Alfred Rodrigues, teers for the following: hospitality greeters and Fourth Generation, your monthly dues of $25 Kaui) and five brothers (William Jr., Otto aka and his Island Serenaders opened the Ale Ale born 1889 in Puerto Rico, and Mary Isabella Keiki Korner, JAM session and door/game priz- per person must be paid on or before all sched- Eddie, Valentine, Herbert, and David aka Boots Kai Room at the Kaiser Hawaiian Village Hotel Medeiros Pacheco, born 1886 in Päpa‘ikou. es. Contact [email protected] (Cynthia), uled monthly meetings. Make checks payable aka Sonny Boy). Mom’s father was William in 1956. The next year, Kainapau was on the Alfred and Mary married in Hälawa, Kohala, [email protected] (Nani Willing). Imua to Emilyn Santella or Kaulana Obatay and mail Lonomakua Ewaliko Sr., husband of Elizabeth mainland performing and appearing in a number where their three children were born. Emma was käkou ‘ohana nui. Aloha means love. to: Kupahu ‘Ohana Maui Reunion 2013, c/o: Kekumano and was born in Hilo, Hawai‘i. I of Hollywood’s Hawaiian-themed films, where born in 1911, and Alfred died in Honolulu short- Kaulana Obatay, P.O. Box 10124, Lahaina, HI believe that his father and mother were John – Charles Thompson, son he brought falsetto singing to a worldwide audi- ly after that. Mary married a serviceman, Grover THOMPSON 96761. ‘Ohanas, check for updates and sched- Ewaliko and Kaanaana Ewaliko and siblings of Lillian Eckart Thompson and Charles ence. If you have any information on the ‘ohana Runyan, in 1913, and after having two children uled monthly meetings on Facebook via Kupahu David, George, Kalei (w), Emily and James Edward Kealakekua Thompson, along with of Harry Owens or George Kainapau, call Ann in Hawai‘i, they moved to San Diego in 1917, ‘Ohana Maui Reunion 2013 site; if you are Ewaliko. They lived on Amaulu Road in Hilo. wife Momilani Thompson and ‘ohana will be of HMHF at (808) 392-3649. leaving Mary’s three children behind. Grover not a member yet, please feel free to join. For I believe that George married Lizzie, and holding a Thompson family reunion on Maui and Mary had five children: Victoria, Albert, information, contact Kincaid Sr. at kingndar82 had four daughters (Ruth, Virginia, Mary and PIO/KEPIO – We are looking for descendants for the descendants of (Papa) Charles Edward Saul, Arline and Adeline(?). The 1910 Hawai‘i @gmail.com or cell (808) 281-3885. As a Elizabeth), a son and grandson named John and of Victoria Nakoaelua Pio (Kepio), born about Kealakekua Thompson this Dec. 14-16, 2012. census places Alfred, Mary, Oliver and Emma reminder, this is a camping reunion to reflect on moved to Anahola, Kaua‘i. Kalei married Rufus 1867 in Kaupö, Maui, and died May 15, 1928, Papa Charles was married four times and in Kohala, where Alfred worked at the Kohala our küpuna (Ua hala mai poina – Gone, but not Lyman, had three children (Rebecca, Francis in Kaupö, Maui. Her father is Kepio aka Kelii we would be happy to see all of his chil- Sugar Co. The 1920 Hawai‘i census places forgotten) who left all of us the value and lega- and Clarence) as of 1930 and stayed in Hilo. Pio aka Kaawalauole Pio and mother is Keoahu. dren and children’s children attend. With his all three children at the Kalihi Orphanage in cy of being a Kupahu. Mahalo nui loa, e mälama David married Julia and had two daughters She married: 1) Hale Kunihi and 2) Kahaleauki. first wife, Annie Akuini, he had 11 children: Honolulu, aka St. Anthony’s. Oliver left Hawai‘i pono, Kincaid and Darlene Kupahu Sr. (Margaret and Marjory) and lived in Hilo. We Her children were Kalahiki; Lusiana Helela Edward Ku‘ulei, Lena, William, Matilda, Mina, for California in 1927, where he took the name met a Marjory at our mom’s funeral in 2001. Kunihi Pio born about 1890, died about 1902 Oliver Hamlin. Emma also moved to California Violet, Emma, Frank, Alexander Gay, Otto and NAKAGAWA/AH PUCK/LAU KONG/ Any information is appreciated. Contact Ede in Honolulu, Hawai‘i; and Nakoa, who married Herbert. With his second wife, Amoe Ahio, and married a man named Pena. After Pena died, THOMAS – Descendants of the Nakagawa, Fukumoto at [email protected]. Henry Stuart. She is buried at St. Joseph Church Emma married Pena’s brother. After the second he had two children, Judith and Mary Ann. Ah Puck, Thomas and Lau Kong families cemetery in Kaupö, Maui, under the name With his third wife, Isabelle Namau‘u, he had Pena’s death, she married Archie Young and is of Waipi‘o Valley will be having a family KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA – Has Mrs. V. N. Kahaleauki. We are the descendants listed as Emma Hamlin. Both Emma and Oliver four children: Charles, Sherman, Isabelle and reunion July 26 and 27, 2013, on Hawai‘i records and resources that could provide you of Victoria’s siblings: Kahaleuahi (k), Malaea Pikake. With his fourth wife, Lillian Eckart, lived in San Diego. Mary is purported to have Island. Contact Yoko Lindsey (granddaughter with information about any ancestors you might (w), Kaukani (k), Ipoaloha (w), Kaleohano (k). lived on Maui. Contact: Clarence A. Medeiros he had 11 children: Charlene, Germaine, of Rachel K. Ah Puck and Charles P. Thomas.) have had at Kalaupapa. Contact us by e-mail Please contact Mo‘i Peters at (808) 590-7186 or Gerard and Theresa, including adopted chil- Jr., [email protected], (808) 328-2074 for more information. Email, lindsey.ohana@ ([email protected]), mail (Ka ‘Ohana [email protected]. (home), (808) 960-0179 (mobile). dren Mary Elizabeth, Robert, Francis, Ann, gmail.com; phone, (808) 989-0854; mailing O Kalaupapa, P.O. Box 1111, Kalaupapa, HI Joseph, Charles and Adrienne Low. Contact address, P.O. Box 463 Kamuela, HI 96743. 96742) or phone (Coordinator Valerie Monson PUHI – Looking for Puhi family members or TONG – Aloha, I’m looking for any infor- Charles or Momi at 572-9079 or at P.O. Box at 808-573-2746). There is no charge for our friends of Army Cpl. Daniel Kimokeo Puhi, mation regarding Agnes Kokai Tong, the moth- 790534 Pä‘ia, HI 96779. Or, email them at PAHUKOA – The descendants of Thomas research. All descendants are also welcome to fallen Vietnam veteran, who might have a pho- er of my grandmother, Elizabeth Kaehukui [email protected]. and Marianna Pahukoa are having a fam- become part of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa. tograph of him. According to his military pro- (Keaukai?) Akana. She was born approximate- ily reunion July 4-7, 2013, at the Ke‘anae file, Daniel was born in 1939, and a war casu- ly in 1867 in, we believe, Hilo and died approx- Peninsula on the island of Maui, Hawai‘i. We MEDEIROS – Doing ‘ohana research on alty in December 1967. He is mentioned in imately in 1907. Call (808) 870-7740 or email have a committee of ‘ohana that are putting Alfred B. Medeiros Sr. from South Kona, mar- the book Days of Valor and also in the movie [email protected].

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Q&A statements from: office of hawaiian affairs federal state candidates candidates candidates page 4 page 11 page 12

Don’t forget to register & vote! Registration deadline: monday, october 8 • general election: I Mana ka leo Empower your voice tuesday, november 6 Aloha,

My name is Kirk Caldwell. I was born in Waipahu, back when it was a plantation town. When Honolulu became too crowded to suit my father, we moved to Hilo where he continued his service as a plantation doctor. It is in the FDQH¿HOGVRI+LORWKDW,OHDUQHGWKHEHQH¿WDQGORYHRI working hard, side by side with others, and swimming and VXU¿QJZKLFK,FDQQRWJRDZHHNZLWKRXW

My service in politics came late in life – just ten years ago – after clerking for Chief Justice Richardson, work in Senator ,QRX\H¶VRI¿FHOHJDOZRUNDQGUDLVLQJDIDPLO\ZLWKP\ZLIHDQGSDUWQHU Donna Tanoue. I believe that politics is a means to change and support better conditions for how we can live now and in the future.

As a Hawaiian or as someone who is concerned about Native Hawaiian issues, you may not be focusing on the Honolulu Mayoral Election. I urge you to spend a moment to consider:

O The City can and should be an important player in affordable housing; O The City can do more in community services than the State; O The City can and should focus more on our forgotten communities, not only “doing more” but more importantly “doing with”; O The property tax exemption for Hawaiian Home Lands is a City issue and must be vigorously defended in the face of the legal attacks; O The Mayor should join with all leaders in Hawai‘i in support of the culture, rights, and empowerment of Native Hawaiians.

For these reasons and many more, my family and I ask for your consideration. This is an election that is important for all of our communities.

Mahalo nui – me ka ha‘aha‘a,

Kirk Caldwell

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hen Hawai‘i voters go Among the new challenges for to the polls on Nov. 6, trustees in the coming years is Wa familiar name will be the ownership and management missing from the ballot. With U.S. of mostly waterfront lands in Sen. Daniel Akaka’s retirement, Kaka‘ako, which the state trans- and U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono vacat- ferred to OHA earlier this year to ing her seat to run for Senate, half settle a long-standing debt. of the state’s four seats on Capitol In addition to asset management, Hill are up for grabs. OHA is also an advocate for Na- This comes at a time when federal tive Hawaiians. And in the months I Mana ka leo money for Hawaiian programs are leading up to the primary and gen- being threatened and Hawaiian en- eral elections, OHA has undertak- titlement programs are challenged en a voter-registration campaign Empower your voice by some federal elected officials as to encourage more young people being race based. For Native Ha- to exercise their right to vote. The waiians, this makes a candidate’s Hawaiian Voice, Hawaiian Vote support for Hawaiian issues and campaign took to the radio, TV and funding at the federal level even web in an effort to register Native more crucial. Hawaiian voters. If you haven’t In the islands, meanwhile, 27 signed up to vote, there’s still time. candidates are vying for four seats You can register by Oct. 8, and reg- on the OHA Board of Trustees. istration forms are available at oha. On Kaua‘i, 11 candidates are run- org/vote. ning for the seat held since 2000 by If you vote, you have a say. Let Trustee Donald Cataluna, who de- your voice be heard in the 2012 cided not to seek re-election. election.

OHA Candidate Forums with Moderator: Jalna Keala, Chair of the AHCC Government Relations Committee will be on ‘Ōlelo chan- nels 49 and 52 in October. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn where the candidates stand presented by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.

Voter registration deadline: OHA Trustee Candidates OHA Trustee Candidates OHA Trustee Candidates OHA Trustee Candidates At-Large Island of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Maui Monday, October 8 Channel 49 Channel 49 Visit Olelo.org for date and time Visit Olelo.org for date and time Tues., Oct 16 at 8 p.m. Mon., Oct 10 at 8 p.m. Dan Ahuna Johanna Ku‘ulei Shin Absentee ballot by mail Channel 52 Channel 52 Keola Alalem Worthington Amorin (must be received by 4:30 p.m.) Wed., Oct 17, at 8 p.m. Tues., Oct 15, at 8 p.m. Liberta Hussey Albao Glenn G. Au Sun., Oct 21at 3 p.m. Sat., Oct 20at 3 p.m. Jackie Kaho‘okele Burke Rose Duey Thursday, October 30 Sat., Nov 3 at 3 p.m. Sun., Nov 4 at 3 p.m. Kanani Kagawa Fu Doreen Pua Gomes Keli‘i Akina Robert K. Lindsey Haunani Pacheco Dain Pomaika‘i Kane Haunani Apoliona William Meyers Sharon A. Pomroy Ke‘eaumoku Kapu General Election Cal Lee Edwin L. P. Miranda Ronson K. Sahut Lancelot Haili Lincoln Carmen Hulu Lindsey Tuesday, November 6 D. Kaliko Santos Keali‘i J. Makekau 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Billy Kealamaikahiki Swain Walter Ritte Leland K. (Radar) Yadao Download voter registration form at OHA.org. For candidates views OHA.org or www.olelo.org/vote. When our voice thrives, so does our community. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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Trustee candidates trustee, kaua‘i Dan Ahuna Keola Worthington Liberta Albao Candidates Carmen Lindsey Ke'eaumoku Kapu candidates trustee, at-large Keli‘i Akina Haunani Apoliona

Jackie Burke Kanani Kagawa Fu Haunani Pacheco Dain Kane

Cal Lee Kealii Makekau

candidates trustee, hawai‘i Ronson Sahut Kaliko Santos Billy Swain Leland Yadao Robert Lindsey

Walter Ritte

1) Native Hawaiian culture lives and thrives on the traditional practices 2) How would you manage OHA’s assets – such as its that tie us to the ‘a¯ina (land), its resources and to each other. OHA is investment portfolio and landholdings, including the principal public agency responsible for advocacy efforts for Native Kaka‘ako Makai and legacy lands such as Waimea Hawaiians. What would you do to advocate for continued access for Valley and Wao Kele o Puna – to ensure maximum Native Hawaiians to the ‘a¯ina, wai (water) and other natural resources? benefit for the agency’s beneficiaries?

including sustainable and self-sufficient energy. We stricted trust board in the state, and it exercises this 2018 plan, there are two that require accelerated and managed individual portfolio managers, but Candidate - trustee AT-LARGE must have the foresight to plan for change so it does role with the least amount of accountability required attention by administration with defined “initia- trustees’ financial/investment expertise lacked. Keli‘i Akina not overwhelm us with its inevitability. As an OHA by law in comparison to other state agencies. OHA tives” and action plans: ‘Äina (land and water), “to While OHA Chair, our board: 1) reduced standing trustee, I will vigorously defend access of Hawai- voters must demand transparency and accountabil- maintain connection to the past and a viable land committees from five to two making ALL nine trust- 1) Land and water are sacred. The values of ians to sacred land and water, but will also seek ity. As an OHA trustee, I will make it my battle to base, Native Hawaiians will benefit from respon- ees members; 2) hired advisers in an outsourced connectivity to nature and to humanity are Hawaiian to balance this with the greater good of all people, ensure aggressive kuleana and faithful pono in the sible stewardship of Ka Pae ‘Äina O Hawai‘i”; and “manager or managers” investment approach, values. So we must establish and enforce laws to honoring the past of our ancestors and empowering management of OHA’s assets for the people. Mo‘omeheu (culture), “to strengthen identity, Native continuing to today. These advisers manage assets preserve and protect access to sacred resources. the future of our children. Hawaiians will preserve, practice and perpetuate “subject to their oversight” making investment 2) I would insist on the exercise of two important their culture.” decisions, such as tactical asset allocation and But we must also move forward and recognize that Candidate - trustee AT-LARGE Hawaiian creativity calls for change and adapta- Hawaiian values, kuleana and pono. Kuleana refers Increased OHA grant award allocations to com- manager selection. tion. The ancient Hawaiians were amongst the most to the duty or due diligence required of trustees to Haunani Apoliona munities whose efforts address these priority areas As “fiduciaries,” OHA trustees must manage advanced peoples in terms of exploration, innovation maximize the financial value of the trust. For this should occur; OHA’s advocacy strategies local, landholdings to minimize liability and maximize and adaptation. The drive to cross the Pacific, invent reason, the board must hire the most qualified 1) The fundamental state, federal, international must push the public benefit to OHA’s trust and beneficiaries. Since technologies and create a society which included and competent asset managers. Additionally, the principal by which OHA should operate and advo- policy boundaries to ensure protection and access 2005, Wao Kele O Puna (26,000 acres) is directly malihini and kama‘äina, are all part of the Hawai- board must ensure that these managers collaborate cate is lökahi, that balance between Man, God for Native Hawaiians “from the mountain to the managed by OHA. In 2006, OHA acquired Waimea ian cultural spirit. Yet, while the ahupua‘a land beyond OHA and leverage OHA’s resources to attract and Nature. These three elements in balance of sea,” “from the wai to the kai” and for relevant Valley (1,800 acres). OHA’s board established, and system created cultural interconnectivity centuries the cooperative investment of the other Hawaiian daily living will build a healthy, thriving, prosper- and related priorities of ‘Äina and Mo‘omeheu. owns, parent LLC, Hi‘ilei Aloha. Hi‘ilei Aloha LLC ago, Hawaiians have advanced so that thousands trusts including Kamehameha Schools and the ous, productive OHA and in turn empower Native created the subsidiary Hi‘ipaka LLC, which owns, of us across the world connect over the Internet, on Hawaiian monarch legacies. The value of pono, or Hawaiians to sustain a strong Hawai‘i for all. 2) OHA’s board imposes policies, guidelines, manages and operates Waimea Valley. This struc- Facebook and other social media. And this is what righteousness, requires absolute integrity in asset Natural resources will endure when documented asset allocations and monitors advisers to ensure ture was determined to best minimize risk to the our keiki will do increasingly. Lökahi, or community management. Land has always produced power in sustainability practices are honored and exercised performance and adherence to the OHA investment OHA trust. Kaka‘ako Makai parcels of 2012, and any with harmony, is what matters. Public policy for Hawai‘i. And power has always produced corruption. by consumers and stakeholders who stay informed policy. The board-approved investment policy and future landholdings, must be similarly evaluated land and water must preserve culture but must also With its recent land acquisitions, the OHA trustee and engaged in perpetuating “pono” methods. OHA spending policy ensure disciplined implementation and management be structured to minimize risk ensure economic and technological development, board has now become the most powerful non-re- has committed to six strategic priorities in its 2010- and financial oversight. In the ’90s, the board hired and maximize benefit. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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primarily revenue lands and the latter is steward- policies and budget so that people could see both three months for the passage of the “Hawaiian Candidate - trustee AT-LARGE ship or preservation lands. Different principles of the legal effectiveness and the financial commit- Package” at the Constitutional Convention, which candidate - trustee Kaua‘i Cal Lee land management apply. Kaka‘ako Makai is the ment of their resources. Lastly, if we have to sue, contained, among other things, the creation of Dan Ahuna 25 acres constituting 10 parcels valued at $200 then we sue the state, city, the U.S.A. or anyone who OHA and Article 12 Sec. 7. Safety on the access 1) I support taking a broad approach to cultural million that was given as settlement to OHA by the threatens accessing rights let alone any violation trails was guaranteed by Kamehameha the Great 1) As Native Hawaiians, it is our birthright to protection. OHA supported the ‘Aha Moku legisla- State of Hawai‘i that ended a 33-year legal dispute against our sacred ‘äina. No more Mr. Nice Guy or in his first law punishable by death, Mämalahoe C<>@JC8KLII

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As a native Hawaiian I understand what we need to do to advance and make things better for OHA needs to insure transparency; Statewide hearings, take all native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai’i. input from our people and become accountable for making sound decisions that re ect consensus. Self-Determination — work together on the opportunity to use the Kakaako Makai lands to increase OHA’s revenue base to advance and grow programs that bene t native Hawaiian Alternative Energy Investments and Joint Ventures — is bene ciaries. yet another opportunity that can produce cheaper energy for ratepayers in the broader community, provide revenues Job Training and Placement — use this initiative for OHA to leverage its assets with the for native Hawaiian stakeholders and fuel investment private and government sectors to provide opportunities to our bene ciaries, especially, the opportunities in the community for economic growth and younger generation, to gain meaningful apprenticeship and employment. Unemployment job opportunity. If done properly this will be best for the among our 18-24 age group is highest in the State. aina and provide for our people for generations to come. The State of Hawaii Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill — this is an opportunity for OHA, These are just a few thoughts on things we can do. For more the only elected Hawaiian Agency, to provide funding for the Roll Call Commission that will details please see my website and like us on Facebook. register Hawaiians for Nation building. Paid for by CAL LEE FOR OHA P.O. BOX 4662, HONOLULU, HI 96812 All registered voters are eligible to vote for OHA candidates. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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Access is not a new issue and we build on founda- physical assets whose sole purpose is the better- Re-elect tions previously laid down by those “warriors who stood ment of our native people it is imperative that it be before us.” As an example there are recommendations transparent, conservative and above reproach. OHA in: Phase III. Native Hawaiian Access Rights Project has a huge responsibility to protect these assets Bob Lindsey (Recommendations for SMA Rules and Process) that while at the same time provide needed services to we could revisit and strengthen. There are laws and the Native Hawaiian community. As a business- rules on theC<>@JC8KLI< books – it’s there ... but we need :FE>I

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investment and real estate portfolios. Financial invest- financial support, research and legal assistance, vs. wrong, or needs vs. wants - It is about being in candidate - trustee Hawai'i ment portfolio – we have a stellar team in Howard Hodel, candidate - trustee Maui as well as grants. OHA has funded many commu- touch with living within our means so that in per- Robert Lindsey Connie Cheng, David Okamoto and Victor Li. Collectively Johanna Ku‘ulei Shin Amorin nity programs whose main purposes are to recover, petuity, generations to follow will, and can survive. they provide daily, weekly, monthly, annual oversight protect and sustain our ‘äina, natural resources Trying to get by in Hawai‘i is a struggle. 1) I have always been an advocate for access over your financial investment portfolio with guidance 1) As a kama‘äina of Hawai‘i, I am a descen- and kai. Here are a couple of examples: the recent Regarding ‘äina, wai (water) I will work closely and gathering responsibilities for our people. I prefer from Trustee Oz Stender. As a team they emphasize dent of many generations of Hawaiian peoples Nä Wai ‘Ehä contested water case (water), and with those that are part of the process; continue responsibilities to rights; “rights” has such a brash ring continually the need for a balanced portfolio, thus OHA living and working on the ‘äina in Hawai‘i nei. purchase of Kaka‘ako (‘äina), I will advocate for to solidify relationships with our County of Maui, to it; does not embrace Aloha. My first trek into exercis- did not “crash and burn” during the 2008 economic My early recollections were of my grandfather in more land purchases, especially now with land State Legislature, and more importantly our Con- ing kuleana was in the early 1970s on the South Kohala meltdown. OHA survived. OHA’s financial investment Maunalaha Valley on O‘ahu, farming the ‘äina by availability due to the economy. The County of gress and Senate. All of the issues that plague coast when Mauna Kea Beach Hotel denied access for system works, “it is not broke – does not require fixing.” working in his lo‘i, growing taro. As traditional as Maui has found the market suitable to purchase our beloved State must be known throughout, and a time to the public to Kauna‘oa Beach. It wanted to Real estate portfolio – we have an emerging team in my grandfather’s farming was, this methodology of several hundred acres of land on the coastline of within the political arena, regardless of political keep Kauna‘oa exclusively for guest use. Uncle Bill Kaiwinui Yoon, Jonathan Ching and Pua Ishibashi. They farming continues, however with less water avail- Waiehu, and in Central Maui. OHA should be as party. Water is the source of life. As for the Dept. of Akau, Alika Cooper, several of us who were kama‘äina are a young and lean team; bright, energetic, focused, able. The aquifers on Maui are somewhat restricted aggressive. I will advocate for the continued fund- Land and Natural Resources, my thoughts pertain- to Kohala formed a hui and with help from Andy Levin multitaskers, multitalented carrying a full plate – Wao to native farming and after nine years of continued ing of programs that allow our fishponds and reefs, ing to wai (water) would apply, by staying in touch at Legal Aid won a landmark access court case. The Kele O Puna, Waialua Courthouse, Kaka‘ako Makai and aggressive arguments and dialogue, an agreement streams, watersheds and ‘äina to be mälama by with those that can make it happen, ‘being the battle never ends; vigilance is the Order of the Day. Gentry Pacific, coming soon, lands in ‘Ewa surrounding to divert some of the water to two areas of Maui has Native Hawaiians, i.e. rebuilding fishponds, voice of the people.’ In Advocacy, OHA has a very strong cadre of profes- Kükaniloko. Given time this emerging team will take been successful. The following are my strengths rebuilding ahupua‘a, including watersheds and sional personnel we can call on: Breann Nu‘uhiwa, lands now “diamonds in the rough” and make them that I advocate to continue this access for our reefs, removing non-native plants, and planting 2) There are Hawaiian Homestead Associations Kai Markell, Jerome Yasuhara, Jocelyn Doane, Keola shine. They will raise the bar soon enough for real estate Native Hawaiians: I believe my strong business natives. To assist Native Hawaiians to be proactive, who want to be involved in becoming stewards of Lindsey, Kamaile Maldonado and Sterling Wong. No from emerging to stellar through mechanisms, strate- background since 1993, my passion for all people, I will advocate for programs that educate and pre- the land, e.g. Waimea Valley. There is no better way matter what the issue, concern, question, help is just gies and tactics embedded in OHA’s Updated Strategic a planning commissioner and chair for Maui County pare Native Hawaiians in potential public policies to bring balance into the project. This is a win-win a phone call away. Plan and Real Estate Investment Policy. The days of for five years, and over 35 years of community that could be detrimental to us, and our resources. situation for the State of Hawai‘i, DHHL, and the “winging it” at OHA are pau. Let us work together service merits me as a qualified candidate to the And finally, I will advocate for qualified staffing in Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The pride these Asso- 2) As incumbent trustee for Hawai‘i Island and vice to Ho‘oulu Lähui, Raise our Beloved Nation. Let’s be Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui trustee position. My each island office to assist Native Hawaiians who ciations would gain in caring for the ‘äina would chair for the Asset Resource Management Commit- Maka‘ala, Pay Attention, compel our Leaders to be our cultural background, having been a member of two are experiencing kuleana land, water and access be immeasurable. It is a part of who we are as a tee, I’m familiar with the performance of our financial Servants. “Together We Can” (Billy Kenoi) royal societies since 1995 continues relevance to issues. The individual should be qualified in land- people. As native Hawaiians we are a caring people, me and my heritage. I have wholeheartedly given title and genealogy research, and knowledgeable in not just for each other, but for the ‘äina. It is the over 35 years of volunteerism to benefit the chil- laws pertinent to land title, title search, and quiet land in which the wai (water) flows, that brings dren, the families, seniors and small businesses title. That same individual should have knowledge life to the people of Hawai‘i. We must malama the in Hawai‘i. My former employment with Hawaiian of what to do, and whom to contact should access elements that take care of us. Telephone Co., American Security Bank, Aloha Air- be delayed or denied. lines and the state Judiciary have bestowed me candidate - trustee Maui extensive and quality training in customer service 2) Management of OHA’s assets, such as its and corporate initiatives. As a business owner investment portfolio, should be managed by more Dain Pomaika‘i Kane of three start-up companies, I understand the than one reputable financial institution with over- logistics of business structure and acclimating to sight by an OHA Asset Investment Committee of 1) If elected, I will request (start of term) a changes and challenges with an aggressive ability experts. The landholdings should be managed by report by OHA’s chief advocate to summarize for to survive. I love our people and our communities a separate entity and the use of each landhold- the board the status of performances by federal, and believe in working strenuously, making sound ing decided based on it best beneficial use. This state and county agencies regarding their policies/ decisions, applying business strategies and being entity shall keep all landholdings, be it idle or practices that may be adversely impacting our ben- “pono” brings positive results! Please visit my developed, in trust for our sovereign nation, such eficiaries. My advocacy would be process oriented website: johannaamorin.net. as Kaho‘olawe. – to identify and strongly advocate for the neces- sary tools/resources needed by our chief advocate 2) Managing OHA’s assets follows rules and and supporting staff to: identify and prioritize regulations. As a new trustee, I believe an educa- candidate - trustee Maui reported adverse impacts, develop recommenda- tion into the financial status of OHA’s assets will be Doreen Pua Gomes tions for corrective actions, officially communicate presented. Generating revenue from OHA’s assets those recommendations to the offending agency, is the prime priority and objective to the agency’s 1) There must be a complete understanding schedule immediate follow-up face-to-face meet- D. Kaliko beneficiaries! The Kaka‘ako Makai project will be of the issues that Native Hawaiians are faced ings with agency lead authority to discuss and of interest to me. As a former planning commis- with today. Secondly, transparency is equally as resolve said adverse policy(s)/practice(s), report sioner for five years, I comprehend the processes important. My commitment to not just Maui Island, back to board of actions taken. for development. My strong business background but the entire State of Hawai’i is to be a conduit SANTOS for over 19 years as a successful business owner between the people and the governing body of the 2) This question, as stated, would be more with business- and personal-acquired real estate Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Our küpuna offer a appropriately asked of OHA’s CEO, who is tasked brings understanding of this media. I come from wealth of knowledge, and we must learn thru their with the responsibility of managing OHA’s assets. humble beginnings but follow the legacy of my experiences. Born in Hawai‘i I am a true testament If elected, I will request that OHA’s chief executive ‘ohana to work hard and diligently to gain suc- of who we are as a people. Caring, humble and officer (supported by OHA staff) provide an update cess. Mahalo nui! always respectful of our küpuna while seeking their to OHA’s current strategic plan (as described in HRS knowledge of our cultural values. 10-6.1 relating to the general duties of the board) Having represented communities in the world during the first regularly scheduled business meet- candidate - trustee Maui of non-profit gives me a better understanding of ing of our Board of Trustees (BOT) new term. This OHAkaua‘i trustee Rose Duey building that strong foundation for the next gen- report should include the overall status of OHA’s eration. My plan is to listen intently to the needs of investment portfolio and landholdings, includ- Paid for by Committee for D. Kaliko Santos; PO Box 1) OHA in many instances has carried out its the communities, knowing all the while that there ing but not limited to the current detailed status 1069, Kilauea HI 96754. [email protected] mission statement in this area through advocacy, still needs to remain a balance. It is not about right of each of the Kaka‘ako Makai’s 10 properties. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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U.S. SENATE U.S. SENATE MAZIE HIRONO (D) LINDA LINGLE (R)

1) Native Hawaiians deserve equal recognition as 2) We need a unified congressional delegation and 1) I will devote myself to assuring Native Hawaiian rec- 2) Here at home we see tangible benefits that make Alaska Natives and American Indians. I am the collaborative leadership. Our delegation has always ognition by convincing my Republican colleagues to life better for people because of programs like the Akaka bill’s House sponsor; as senator, I will keep collaborated to support these programs. In Congress, do the right thing. Our lack of a Republican senator Native Hawaiian Education and Health Care acts. I fighting for federal recognition. I worked with Don Young (R-AK) to restore funding is a main reason the Akaka bill has not passed. will work vigorously in a bipartisan fashion to secure I will work with Native Hawaiian leaders to address for Native Hawaiian education programs, taking on I will appoint community-based advisory commit- continued support for such programs. strategies to bring federal resources to Hawai‘i. I my caucus and earning their support for our amend- tees to work with me in areas such as homeownership, I will also work to close tax loopholes and take introduced legislation that creates Native Hawaiian ment. As senator, I will educate colleagues about education, health care, small-business development new approaches to address the critical issues of homeownership opportunities by expanding access indigenous peoples’ needs and advance initiatives and governance. the debt and deficit, which is important to future to loan guarantees, as well as legislation to expand that protect native peoples, as I did in getting all I will schedule Skype conferences with the com- generations. health-care opportunities for the Native Hawaiian House freshman Democrats in 2007 to support the munity so we can stay in touch in real time when I community. Akaka bill. am in Washington.

1ST CONGRESSIONAL district (Urban Honolulu) 1ST CONGRESSIONAL district (Urban Honolulu) 2ND CONGRESSIONAL district (Rural O'ahu/Neighbor Islands) U.S. REPRESENTATIVE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Charles Djou (R) Colleen Hanabusa (D) * Tulsi Gabbrad (D)

1) I support housing assistance for Native Hawaiians, and while in Congress, 1) As a former state senator that represented Wai‘anae, I chaired the com- 1) I will work to continue federal programs for Native Hawaiians. I also believe actively worked with my colleagues to reauthorize the Hawaiian Homeown- mittee with jurisdiction over Hawaiian affairs. I am keenly aware of the the U.S. government through an act of Congress should more formally ership Opportunity Act. I would also advocate passage of the Akaka bill by challenges/issues that face Native Hawaiians. Born and raised in Wai‘anae, recognize the special legal/political status of Native Hawaiians. Pending ensuring that mainland Republicans understand the importance of the bill. I count many Native Hawaiians as my lifelong friends. Consequently, I have reorganization of a Native Hawaiian Governing Entity, through the process With Republicans expected to retain control of the U.S. House, Hawai‘i needs dedicated my political career to championing Native Hawaiians’ issues by commenced by Act 195 (2011) or a Native Hawaiian-driven process, I would a representative who can speak to the House majority. facilitating economic development/higher education in West O‘ahu to provide work with the delegation to pass a bill or administrative regulation acknowl- job/educational opportunities, ensuring funding is provided for HHL develop- edging this status, without the government-building components that would 2) The most effective means of assuring adequate funding for Native Hawaiian ment, and supporting federal legislation that promotes self-governance and be difficult to pass at this time. programs is with a bipartisan Hawai‘i congressional delegation. Congress- the Native Hawaiian agenda. Moreover, I chose as my House Subcommit- woman Pat Saiki, a Republican, convinced President George H.W. Bush, a tee on Indian and Alaskan Native Affairs assignment to ensure that I can 2) I served as volunteer coordinator for Senator Akaka’s re-election campaign, Republican, to end the bombing of Kaho‘olawe. I will bring a similar approach participate in Native Hawaiian issues. and I was then invited to work with him in Washington, D.C., where I assisted to ensure sufficient funding of Native Hawaiian programs and to ensure that Senator Akaka with programs and legislation directly benefitting Native the concerns of Native Hawaiians are heard by the House majority. If elected, 2) I plan on remaining a member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Alaskan Hawaiians. The 2012 Republican platform recently expressly stated their I will never forget that I work for the people of Hawai‘i. Native Affairs so that I can continue to directly participate in congressional support for federal programs aimed at preserving Native Hawaiian culture actions that affect Native Hawaiian programs. and language. I’ll make sure that Republican members of Congress are reminded of this commitment.

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district 4 district 6 district 9 district 10 district 11 Ka‘üpülehu-Waimea-North hilo West Maui, South Maui Diamond Head-Kähala-Hawai‘i Kai Mö‘ili‘ili-Kaimukï-Pälolo Makiki-Tantalus-Mänoa Kelly Greenwell (G) Malama Solomon (D) ** ROZ Baker (D) * Kurt Lajala (D) Sam Slom (R) * Eric Marshall (R) Brain Taniguchi (D) *

The best ideas regularly For generations, my family I don’t believe supporting The old adage “Strike while I support all efforts to Current legislators have done I would tend to consider come from community input. All has been a paramount advo- Hawai‘i’s economic growth necessarily the iron is hot!” is never truer than enhance economic growth in a dismal and even totalitarian job of cultural and environmental too often economic decisions cate for the preservation of conflicts with adhering to important in matters of economic growth. Suc- Hawai‘i, including public-private usurping environmental and cultural protections more important than have consequences that alter the our Hawaiian culture. We have environmental, cultural, community cessful economic growth requires partnerships, and reducing burden- laws for their crony government potential economic growth. I true essence of who we are, ending strived to protect the environ- input requirements. Perhaps the accurate assessments and timely some regulatory barriers to growth. projects such as rail and Aber- do not disagree that economic up costing in real value. My focus ment where we gather the question should be: can regula- action. Cultural and environmental However, I oppose those legislative crombie’s Monolithic Monstrosity growth is necessary and that will be on maintaining who we are, materials which are the heart of hula. tory schemes maintain integrity if costs must be measured against initiatives that exempt only the in Kaka‘ako. Being raised going to the application of some of our insisting development adhere to These thoughts and our state’s streamlined or expedited in specified the value the growth will provide to state from the requirements on Wai‘anae and Nänäikapono elemen- regulations may be misplaced our unique setting and society. I motto, “Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka ‘Äina situations? Are the real issues lack our overall quality of life. A collabo- the private sector and those which tary schools, I know firsthand the or an unreasonable obstruction. oppose light rail for that reason I Ka Pono,” have always influenced of staffing, expertise, or are there ration of community, business and limit or remove community hear- unfair treatment Hawaiians get However, I believe that the intent – it will be obsolete in the 20-30 my decisions on land use and systemic concerns needing review government would create an eco- ings and input. The recent Supreme living in undeveloped areas. I will of our cultural and environmental years it takes to build. Opportunity policies. Working together we to ensure effective protection and nomic master plan that respects Court ruling involving iwi, against confront the wealthy power monger- protections are for the long term to create needed infrastructure will move Hawai‘i into a new day efficient process? That is the balance culture, protects our environment the city’s illegal rail project, is ing Democrat Oligarchy that seeks and for our future generations and wasted, environment shredded. we need to strike with all stake- and provides economic flexibil- a good example why we cannot to hold down economic growth and should generally be complied with. holders at the table to craft a plan. ity with built-in periodic review. ignore existing legal process. the input of the poor and needy.

district 12 district 16 district 20 district 21 Kaka‘ako-McCully-Waikïkï Pearl Harbor-Pearl City-Aiea Kapolei-Makakilo Kalaeloa-Wa‘ianae-Mäkaha Brickwood Galuteria (D) * Liz Larson (R) Mike Greco (R) David Ige (D) * Dean Kalani Capelouto (R) Mike Gabbard (D) * DIckyj Johnson (R)

All decisions affecting the This represents one of The State of Hawai‘i should Hawai‘i is a special place, The recent Hawai‘i Supreme As Senate Energy and Envi- I propose OHA immediately people of Hawai‘i should balance the clearest policy differences not be exempted from any envi- once cultural or environmental Court decision against the city rail ronment Committee chair, I’ve been survey all Hawaiian Home lands the cultural, economic and environ- between myself and the incum- ronmental laws or regulations. This treasures are lost, we will never get project is indicative of the general concerned about efforts to fast-track into parcels whether there are mental factors affected and desired bent. I am opposed to Act 55, includes the need for Environmen- them back. We must use common arrogance of politicians in our State construction at the expense of proper roads, or infrastructure, put by those decisions. These issues which authorizes the Public Land tal Impact and Cultural Surveys sense in determining projects that of Hawai‘i. The city pulled a “bait environmental and cultural review and names of all eligible Hawaiians need to be thoroughly discussed in Development Corp. Mr. Galuteria prior to construction of the rail. have minimal impact on cultural and switch” on the public, then community input. I’ve instead been into a database, and the com- an open and collaborative manner was one of its strongest support- Generally, government should and environmental assets, and allow failed to show any cultural respect advocating for legislation, such as Act puter assign a lot to each eligible prior to making a final decision. ers. This bill would sabotage the never have special privileges or those to proceed on an expedited for the Hawaiian people. We need 172 (2012), which allows applicants and person. That person could trade In order to meet these objectives, achievements of both environ- be exempted from laws which basis. This session, we focused on to take a step back and slow the agencies to bypass an environmental that parcel with any other eligible regulations should allow for public mentalists and Native Hawaiians private citizens and corporations expediting repairs and maintenance over-development pace. We need to assessment and proceed directly Hawaiian on the list regardless of participation and the sharing of who have fought to preserve our are held to. I would not support of existing state facilities (schools, repeal Act 55, which is the most cor- to an environmental impact state- which island the lot is on. He could mana‘o, promote predictability cultural heritage and protect our exempting the State of Hawai‘i colleges, office buildings), includ- rupt act ever in our state’s history. ment (EIS) if the proposed project is move or build any type structure and reduce uncertainty, account precious ‘ohana. If elected, one of from any regulatory review unless ing specific bridges. New projects likely to require an EIS anyway. This he desired on that piece of land. for benefits and costs, and be easy my first initiatives will be to spon- the exemption covers private or development should receive full saves time/money without com- to understand and implement. sor the repeal of this legislation. citizens and corporations as well. cultural and environmental review. promising necessary safeguards. Charles “Bo” Aki-State Senate 22-pau -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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district 21 district 22 Kalaeloa-Wa‘ianae-Mäkaha Wahiawä-Whitmore-Mililani Mauka Maile Shimabukuro (D) * Charles 'Bo' Aki (R)

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Generally I’m opposed to Providing additional lifting environmental and cultural exemptions for cultural and envi- protection laws. W e could try to ronmental regulatory review will balance the need to preserve only serve special interest groups with supporting our economy by and violates public trust. It will also 1.placing all state and ceded lands diminish public input and aware- into a trust. This trust would be ness. The (newly created) Public Providingrun like DHH Ladditional, where only long-exemptionsLand D evelopmentfor cultural Corp. and is environmental cur- regulatory review will only term leases could be given out. rently exempt regardless of public serveOur state’s special current interest policy, which groups opposition and violates and disdain. public Act 55 trust. and It will also diminish public input and awareness.allows state and The ceded (newly land to becreated) the PLDC Public needs Land to be Development repealed. Corp. is currently exempt regardless ofsold public and transferred opposition via resolution, and disdain.It is evident Act that55 albeitand the legal PLDC and needs to be repealed. It is evident that is causing this precious resource conforming within the law it isn’t albeitto be legal gradually and lost conforming forever. rightwithin and the continued law it public isn’t con right- and continued public concerns will be ignored and dismissed. cerns will be ignored and dismissed.

district 23 He‘eia-Lä‘ie-Waialua Clayton Hee (D) * Colleen Meyer (R)

The cultural and envi- Our environment is our ronmental protections must economy and our economy is our supersede all efforts to stream- environment. The 2012 Legislature line and expedite development. tried to recalibrate this sensitive The best examples of this are the balance but went overboard in Supreme Court decisions regarding favor of suspending permitting the Native Hawaiian cultural impacts and many environmental and requiring a complete archaeological cultural review requirements. study regarding the building of the If elected to the state Senate, rail system, requiring an EIS for the I pledge to keep the planning Hawai‘i Superferry and EIS update process as a reflection of our for Turtle Bay Resort expansion. community’s values and will The law is clear, the Hawai‘i use the Superferry and halted Supreme Court has ruled in the rail project as well as the 2012 three examples pointed out above. Legislature as lessons learned.

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district 25 ** Appointed by governor in December 2010 to fill Hawai‘i Kai-Waimänalo-Kailua the seat left vacant by Dwight Takamine. Laura Thielen (D)

As of press time, the following candidates for State Senate did not provide responses to our survey: I support a diversified economy that provides living wage jobs, respects our heritage and quality of life. Dist.6 Bart Mulvihill (R) Unregulated development hurts Dist.8 William Georgi (R) residents’ quality of life, damages Dist.8 Ronald Kouchi (D) resources, disrespects our heritage, and doesn’t diversify our economy. Dist.10 Les Ihara Jr. (D), I oppose bypassing land-use and zoning Dist.11 Larry Fenton (R) laws and support repealing the Public Lands Dist.18 Rojo Herrera (R) Development Corp. for these reasons. Dist.18 Michelle Kidani (D) Building a stronger economy requires improving K-12 student Dist.22 Donovan Dela Cruz (D) achievement, higher education that Dist.25 Fred Hemmings (R) produces graduates, and government support for small and start-up businesses. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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district 3 district 5 South Hilo-Kea‘au-Honu‘apo Nä‘älehu-Captain Cook-Keauhou Frederick Fogel (L) Richard Onishi (D) Dave Bateman (R) Denny Coffman (D) * C<>@JC8KLI< :FE>I@JC8KLI< :FE>I

district 6 district 11 district 12 district 16 district 18 district 20 Holualoa, Kailua-Kona, Honoköhau South Maui Sprecklesville-Upcountry Maui Ni‘ihau-Köloa-Köke‘e Haha‘ione Valley-‘Äina Haina-Kähala Pälolo-St. Louis Heights-Kaimukï Roy Ebert (R) Nicole Lowen (D) George Fontaine (R) * Kyle Yamashita (D) * Daynette 'Dee' Morikawa (D) * Jeremy Low (R) Julia Allen (R)

As state representative, I Recent legislative efforts I opposed the “dirty dozen” Instead of exemptions, I As a freshman representa- I oppose exemptions and Lawmakers proposed relax- would work to protect environmen- to exempt projects from laws like anti-environmental bills last session. support periodic reviews of regu- tive, the past two sessions have shortcuts to environmental, regu- ing environmental regulations in tal, cultural and natural resources. Chapters 343 and 205A are mis- Hawai‘i environmental and cultural latory and environmental review been a whirlwind of learning. latory and cultural reviews. Our the 2012 session only to further As good stewards, we should be guided. If changes to these laws review standards exist to protect requirements because I believe Legislation providing exemptions environment must be protected. their own interests, not to support mindful of our land and resources. are warranted, I would address our people and our ‘äina from that streamlining becomes more to regulatory, environmental and No special treatment should be development and job growth. They We should be respectful of our this through proactive changes to exploitation by outside interests and more possible with new cultural review requirements were given to government or private have also sought to shut out public history and cultural sites. I would the system rather than attempt- and power-hungry politicians. The technology and communications pushed through to spur economic development. Laws should be participation in decision making. always consider the effect our ing to bypass it altogether. We Hawai‘i tourist economy is based between agencies. A streamlined growth for Hawai‘i. The intent was followed properly. Economic Meanwhile, excessive regulation progress will have on our heritage. can streamline without sacrificing on the attractiveness of Hawai‘i cul- process for every project, one with good, but the process was too broad development can occur in a timely strangles fledgling private enter- public input or protection for cul- ture and environment. Development adequate protections, should be and dangerous. I believe in cultural manner when environmental prises; witness the Superferry. See tural and environmental resources. must serve the people. Hawaiian the goal. This would keep exemp- and environmental protections and laws are implemented correctly. how the train advocates dismiss con- Failing to provide adequate protec- Homelands, affordable housing, tions to a minimum. If exemptions that public input is integral to any Good land use, zoning and master cerns about Hawaiian iwi. Balance is tions will burden future generations foreclosures and homelessness are proposed, they should not legislation. Listening to our küpuna plans are important to create a achieved by hearing from all parties, and negatively affect our economy are top priorities. For more infor- be at the expense of cultural is necessary and important to pre- positive and livable community. creating sensible protections and and quality of life in the long term. mation: www.fontaine4maui.com. and environmental protections. serve Hawai‘i for future generations. applying the law equally and fairly to all.

district 20 district 22 district 24 district 27 Pälolo-St. Louis Heights-Kaimukï Waikïkï-Ala Moana-Kaka‘ako Mö‘ili‘ili-Makiki-Tantalus Nu‘uanu-Liliha-‘Älewa Heights Keiko Bonk (G) Calvin Say (D) * Tom Brower (D) * Marcus Hester (R) Della Au Belatti (D) * Isaiah 'Kauka' Sabey (R) Corinne Wei Lan Ching (R) *

I will oppose every attempt To maintain the economic Balance must be achieved A key issue Hawai‘i is facing Hawai‘i’s current set of envi- Exemptions to regulatory, As the founder of the Heri- to reduce public or scientific input recovery, the Legislature should with community input and compro- is establishing and maintaining ronmental and cultural review laws environmental and cultural review tage Caucus and creator of the in government (starting with explore ways to expedite the devel- mise. People need to get involved our economic recovery. This pro- are critical to protecting important requirements will hurt Hawai‘i first ever Historic Preservation repealing Act 55). Historically, opment of state projects, which and learn to work with others. cess is important to and affects public resources that are the foun- because it places the decision power Awareness Day, my dedication to environmental/cultural reviews would probably have minimal or Hawai‘i’s value lies within our cul- every Hawaiian. While developing dation for a strong economy. These into government’s hands rather than preservation and support for envi- have seldom lived up to the spirit no significant environmental or ture and natural beauty. We must the 2012-2013 fiscal budget, Hawai‘i laws also provide certainty to the the people. Therefore, I don’t support ronmental and cultural reviews is of the law. Ignoring science and the cultural effects. Such state proj- not forget that when these are had a deficit of $772 million and a development process for the public SB755 because it grants the governor clear. My opposition to the “Dirty public in the pursuit of short-term ects probably would be those destroyed, we cannot recreate them. state debt exceeding $26 billion. and development interests. I have authority to waive regulatory review Dozen” is on record. Instead of profits is the cause of our economic within the footprint of an existing Our economy benefits by preserv- It is clear from these budget not supported recent efforts to of state projects. We don’t need gov- exemptions, we must ensure we problems, not a solution. Hawai‘i’s state facility. (Exemptions should ing nature. People come from shortcomings that the current create wholesale exemptions, but ernment controlling our decisions. give the departments the neces- natural/cultural environment is the not apply to the city’s rail project.) around the world to experience leadership has misspent taxpayers’ I do support improvements to We must streamline and cut red sary tools they need to get the goose that lays the golden eggs. For more information, please refer our natural beauty and culture. money. This election, choose those this review process where there tape to promote growth. Our cultural reviews done quicker. Exempt- Killing the goose for a quick meal to my commentary on the subject in Our residents deserve well- who will bring “common sense” are demonstrated needs and concerns and environmental pro- ing important projects from is cultural and economic insanity. the Civil Beat edition of April 24, 2012. maintained infrastructure that to the table ... not self-interest. where government maintains tections should include everyone’s review or the public input is det- respects the land. its role of being a good steward. interest in mind, not a select group. rimental to our islands’ health. -#*7.+#7´#0#5''-+0)%*#0)'

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district 28 district 31 district 32 district 33 Kamehameha Heights-Kalihi Valley Ft Shafter-Moanalua Gard-Äliamanu Salt Lake-Moanalua Valley Hälawa-‘Aiea-Newtown Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu (R) Aaron Ling Johanson (R) * Garner Musashi Shimizu (R) Sam KONG (R)

D. UlulaniC<>@JC8KLI< Beirne :FE>ITy Cullen (D) * Adam Reeder (R) Marissa Capelouto (R) Dist.10 Chayne Marten (R) Dist.10 Angus McKelvey (D) Dist.11 Kaniela Ing (D) Dist.12 Ekolu Kalama (R) Dist.13 Mele Carroll (D) The problem with expediting Protecting Hawai‘i’s environ- As someone of Native Our state’s unique cultural Long-term comprehensive Dist.13 Simon Russell (R) state projects and other projects mental and cultural resources is Hawaiian descent who was born and ecological heritage requires plan is the key to demonstrate mea- Dist.16 Troy Trujillo (R) is not with the laws themselves. If critical. I believe regulatory review and raised in Hawai‘i, I believe it is that we take a different approach surable results in order to achieve Dist.18 Mark Jun Hashem (D) we increase communication and processes should be looked at peri- a special place. I also believe com- to issues of culture and com- and create sustainable economic efficiency within and amongst odically in case they are outdated, munication is an important part of merce. As a policy analyst at the development. The cultural values and Dist.19 Bertrand (Bert) Kobayashi (D) the departments implement- and I am open to streamlining being a legislator. Over the past Legislature, my approach has natural environment are the founda- Dist.19 Darrell Young (R) ing these laws, we can protect those processes, but definitely not two years as a state representative always been to reduce any conflict tion of Hawai‘i’s economic growth. Dist.23 Isaac Choy (D) our public hearings and envi- at the expense of the environment I have always encouraged input to the most important goal(s) of If we are honest to protect our Dist.23 Zach Thomson (R) ronmental and cultural reviews and culture. Our mindset should be from our communities, because it each side, and try to find a com- values, hard decisions are needed while improving the economy. that protecting the environment is is important to listen and discuss promise that addresses those to limit urban development, we Dist.26 Tiffany Au (R) We simply need better oversight. part of sound economic develop- different ideas that will impact needs. An open mind, and respect must protect rural and waterfront Dist.26 Scott Saiki (D) ment policy. We should be working us and our future generations. for the importance of culture, areas for future generations. We Dist.27 Takashi Ohno (D) together with community organi- the environment, and jobs will must avoid development that offers zations to strike the right balance. be my approach as a legislator. short-term benefits while eroding Dist.28 John Mizuno (D) our natural and cultural resources. Dist.31 Lei Sharsh (D) Dist.32 Linda Ichiyama (D) Dist.33 K. Mark Takai (D) district 42 district 43 district 47 district 51 Dist.37 Emil Svrcina (R) Kapolei-Makakilo Kalaleloa-Ko ‘Olina-Mä‘ili Waialua-Kahuku-Waia¯hole Kailua-Lanikai-Waima¯nalo absentee Dist.37 Ryan Yamane (D) Sharon Har (D) * Glenn Butler (R) D. Ululani Beirne (D) Henry Vincent (R) voting Dist.39 Carl Wong Sr. (R) Absentee voting Dist.40 Chris (Kalani) Manabat (D) in-person will be Dist.40 Bob McDermott (R) October 23 to Dist.41 Rida Cabanilla Arakawa (D) Dist.43 Karen Awana (D) It is incumbent on the Both Hawai‘i’s economic If this is in reference to Act 55, As a Native Hawaiian I do November 3. Legislature to preserve our cur- growth and cultural and envi- it should be repealed – legislation not support relaxing any of the Dist.44 Creighton Pono Higa (R) Dist.44 Jo Jordan (D) rent levels of environmental and ronmental protections are very is for all and should be fair for all. review requirements which may Application deadline cultural protection. Economic important matters. But it’s impera- Hearings are always an opportu- lead to losing control and destiny Dist.45 Jake Bradshaw (D) growth can be stimulated simply tive that we have the right balance nity for the community to have of the current ceded or public is October 30. Dist.45 Lauren Kealohilani Cheape (R) by eliminating repetitive gov- that will achieve, and further, the input and make a difference for the lands by state entities. Instead, I Dist.46 Christopher Murphy (R) ernment processes. This is not interests of both issues. Com- State of Hawai‘i. Passing legislation would invite both groups: 1) part- Absentee voting by a matter of weakening environ- munity input is vital, and I would that is poorly done, wastes all tax- Hawaiian and not eligible at this Dist.46 Marcus Oshiro (D) mental and cultural review, it is a administer my legislative support payers' time and efforts and does time for DHHL, and 2) those who mail ballots must be Dist.47 Richard Fale (R) matter of good government. If a with full-disclosure community not support the economy but costs are eligible to live on DHHL land received by the clerk Dist.51 Chris Lee (D) review is done once for the federal forums/meetings on related issues, the state in litigation fees. Exemp- to review both impacts through issuing the ballots no government, why does the state and applying that feedback/ tions are in place for a purpose. public input and the registry roll require the same review? Instead, input to my legislation and vote. via electronic and public forums. later than the close of the state should be filling the polls on Election Day. pukas, not reinventing the wheel. *Denotes incumbent HAWAI’I, PLEASE VOTE “A loyal, trusted and dedicated member of the Executive Office staff during the Administration of the late Governor John A. Burns, CARMEN HULU LINDSEY Hulu demonstrated only the highest professional standards and irreproachable personal conduct…” Donald Horio, Press Secretary OHA Maui Trustee & Special Assistant to the Governor

On November 6. “Hulu has the ability to simultaneously keep on top of a number of activities, and most importantly, she keeps tract of both the details and the concept of what’s to be done.” “Anyone experienced in higher levels of management knows both the value, and the rarity, of that ability.” “She possesses a beautiful balance of tact and forcefulness that seems to lead her easily to problem resolution. Her honesty and integrity are absolutely beyond question.” John Schneider, President, Dax Corporation, Kaluakoi, Moloka’I

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