Gladys Brandt's example a beacon for a bright future

ByManu Boyd building she championed; and philanthropist and supporter of the American Cancer Society. Lu'ulu'u Hawai'i i ka ua nui, ua hala akula 'o With high protocol orchestrated by Hale O Na Kamakakilokalani i ka moe loa o Niolopua. Ali 'i, Brandt's remains were held in a 24-hour vigil Hawai 'i is burdened in heavy rains, for under waving kahili in the sanctuary where 19th Kamakakuokalani has passed into eternal rest. century nobility both worshiped and laid in state. Within that royal society, Brandt held the high rank s the afternoon sun faded to dusk on Jan. of ikii nahalani, regent's representative and adviser, 29, hundreds flocked to historic second only to the Kawananakoa family whose pre­ Kawaiaha'o Church in Honolulu to pay decessors reorganized the society a century ago, final respects to a revered leader and educator originally establi shed as Hale Naua by King who many considered a modern day ali 'i. Gladys Kallikaua. Kamakakiiokalani 'Ainoa Brandt, 96, left deep Born Aug. 20, 1906 in Honolulu to Esther and mpressions on the lives of generations of David Kanuha , Brandt's life spanned most of the awaiians and community members she taught, 20th century and saw the dawn of the millennium . led, served and inspired. Her father , the fir st educator of Hawaiian ancestry Gladys Brandt's accomplishments were many: at Kamehameha , was a loyal upporter of Queen She was the first woman school principal in Lili 'uokalani. In 1895, be participated in the Hawai 'i, a distinction she held for 17 years; the attempt to restore her rule that resulted in his tem ­ first Hawaiian principal at Kamehameha; recipient porary imprisonment along with Prince Kiihio and of the Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi in 1971 upon her others, by the imposed provisional government. In retirement from Kamehameha; chairman and mem­ 1917 at age 11, Gladys attended Lili'uokalani's ber of the board of regents of the Univer sity of funeral, a distinction helct by few if any today. 9/a{ys Xama.ba.biiobalani 'Ylinoa 23randi Hawai 'i; trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; According to close friend Judge Samuel P. King , namesake of the Kamalcakiiokalani Center for Aug . 20, 1906 - Jan . 15, 2003 Hawaiian Studies whose program and permanent See BRANDTon page 5

Collective Hawaiian voice asserts ceded landclaimsand nativerights

By Naomi Sodetani Affairs held a press conference with over a dozen Native Hawaiian organi­ he "collective will" of thou­ zations to announce the launching of sands of Native Hawaiians OHA's statewide Na 'Oiwi '()lino Tstatewide expressed at forums, Native Rights Education Campaign . marches, protest rallies, and at the vot­ OHA is forging collaborative efforts ing booth, is making formidable with grassroots Hawaiian groups to inroads into the state's political mount pressure on politicians to process, said OHA Chairperson address a full spectrum of issues Haunani Apoliona . important to Hawaiians statewide, Even as new legal threats seek to including ceded lands, federal recogni­ dismantle Native Hawaiian rights and tion, protection of cultural and natural entitlements, Native Hawaiians are resources, Hawaiian charter schools, Last month's NO 'Olwl 'Ollno native rights rally was among recent OHA events giving broader vlslblltty to the urgent Issueof ceded land payments by the state to Hawaiians. organizing themselves as never before incarceration and drug treatment. under the unification banner, "follow­ On Sept. 9 and Nov. 1, OHA held at the Na 'Qiwi '()lino rally organized 1893 overthrow. Hawaiians today are ing Queen Lili 'uokalani 's powerful gubernatorial forums to get the guber­ by OHA in conjunction with the "literally being attacked in the courts example of determined spiritual resis­ natorial candidates' positions on Living Nation Campaign to commem­ of law," Thompson said. Instead of Native Hawaiian issues "on the tance," Apoliona said. orate the 110th anniversary of the cannons aimed at 'lolani Palace, "the The grassroots political force of record," said OHA Administrator overthrow of the Hawaiian nation. weapon is different, but the reasons are Hawaiians uniting to defeat common Clyde Namu'o. Days after the elec­ Myron Thompson, son of the late the same ... greed, power and control foes has, in fact, succeeded in spurring tion, Lingle publicly acknowledged Myron "Pinley" Thompson, former by a small group of people for their Gov. Linda Lingle and state legislators that the televised forums played a sig­ Kamehameha Schools trustee, urged own personal gain." to take action on long-shelved ceded nificant role in garnering Hawaiian rally-goers to respond to the "clear and Before the rally's end, House lands and federal recognition issues. "swing vote" support that helped her present danger" confronting On Sept. 9, the Office of Hawaiian election. Hawaiians in a reincarnation of the On Jan. 15, 1,000 people turned out See LAND CLAIMS on page 5

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'Ohana search want my three daughters to be able Edith and George. Louisa married to grow up knowing who their Judge Kane o Moloka 'i. They live I am asking anyone's help for 'ohana are. It would mean the world in Kalaupapa. They had one girl and information that could help me find to my family and I for any informa­ gave her up for adoption. Haunani Apoliona my Hawaiian family. My situation tion that could help unite us with Joel Kawaha married Florence Chairperson, Trustee, At-large is somewhat unusual, because my our 'ohana and past that we've Lei Nawahine. Her parents were father never spoke about his past never known. You can write me at Ainana Nawahine and Minnie Tel: 808.594.1886 and family, so I have very little P.O. Box 612 Kula, HI 96790 or Kawau. Her grandmother on the Fax: 808.594.1875 email to [email protected] Email: [email protected] information to go on. For three-and­ the Kawau side was Kiulu a-half years, I have been investigat­ Kaleihua, Minnie Kawau's mom. Donald Cataluna ing and searching through vital Dina Mahi Wal/on Minnie Kawau's children were Vice Chair, Trustee,Kaua'iand Ni'ihau records and churches only to come Kula Florence from Ainana Nawahine, up with no leads. My hope is that and Ipo Laa and Annie Akuna. Tel: 808.594 . 1881 someone will read this and be able These are my mom's sisters. Joel Fax: 808.594.0211 to give me any information that I am seeking information on my and Florence Kawaha's children are Email: [email protected] would unite or at least help in my paternal great-grandmother, Kaiaka Josephine Yap Kubia, Mary Rowena Akana search for my Mahi family. Wahineali'i, of Ke'anae, Maui. She (Malia), Margie McLoves, Mae Trustee, At-large The only information I have is the was married to Lau Ping Apana and Mercy Kekaualua, Joseph Ainana little my father had told me. He was had five children. Their names were Kawaba, Thomas, James, Caroline Tel: 808.594. 1860 born Kimo Mahi, Oct. 12, 1931 in Raymond Alexander Apana, Oscar Naki, Ellen, Walter, Raebel and Fax: 808.594 .0209 Hana and said his birth Apana Opiopio, Amoy, Kolu and Laura Lei Wai Email : [email protected] was record­ 'ohu. ed in the family Bible. He is full my grandfather, Frank Ah Fong If you have information, call me Dante Keala Carpenter blooded Hawaiian. His mother's Apana. at 808 -877-0232 or Caroline Naki Trustee, O 'ahu name was Mary Kealoha and died Please contact me on Moloka 'i at at 808-661-7858. around 1970-71. He never spoke of 808-553-5090, or write to P.O. Box Tel: 808.594. 1854 his father and his name is unknown, 814, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. Laura Wai'ohu Fax: 808.594 .0210 Mahalo! Email: [email protected] but he might have died in 1945. Kahului Kimo had about four brothers and Linda K. Dela Cruz one sister. He said he was an altar Dawn Apana Nakayama Vice chair, Trustee, Hawai 'i boy in the Catholic church he Kaunakakai Federal recognition attended in Hana. My father had Tel: 808.594.1855 married very young to a lady of Aloha Na KanakaMaoli, are we Fax: 808 .594. 1883 Maybe through this OHA paper I too afraid of asking the right ques­ Email: [email protected] French heritage and had a son named Kimo Mahi Jr. I was told my will be able to find our 'ohana. My tions or are we too complacent that Colette Y. P. Machado half brother was in the music busi­ great-granddad was Kuhele Umoku we must accept the dictates of the Trustee, Moloka 'i and Lana 'i ness on O'ahu. My father moved to and his wife was Kahui. My grand­ Akaka Bill and federal recogni­ Hollywood, CA, in his late teens. parents on the Kawaha side was tion? My answer is absolutely no! Tel: 808.594. 1837 He also told of a story of an aunt John Kawaha and his wife was Poo Because too many 'kaona' (bidden Fax: 808.594.0212 Kailianu who had three Email: [email protected] who died in a fire in Chicago. children meaning) is written throughout its Not knowing my family back­ and one banai: Joel Kawaha, Hattie entirety; the most obvious is a pur- Boyd P. Mossman ground and relatives has always Kawaha, Poo and Louis (hanai). Trustee, Maui been an empty void in my life. I Hattie Kawaba married Ah Fu and See LETIERSon page 3 had four children: Julia, Raebel, Tel: 808.594. 18 58 Fax: 808.594. 1864 Email : oha2002@aloha .net Oz Stender Trustee, At-large

Tel: 808.594.18 77 Fax: 808.594 . 1853 Email: [email protected] Tribute to Gladys Brandt

John D. Waihe'e IV t is with great sadness and such a large void that the board members of Hui Ho'oulu Inc. create this Trustee, At-large kanikau. It was because of Aunty Gladys' fearless spirit that allows Hawaiians to reach heights untrav­ Ieled. If each person were one tenth of what Aunty Gladys was, this world would, with no question, sur­ Tel: 808.594.1838 vive for another millennium. Our heartfelt aloha and condolences go out to Aunty Gladys' 'ohana. Fax: 808.594 .0208 Just a little histoey: When family members, close friends or well Email: francinem@oha .org respected elders passed on, a type of chant called a kanikau was created. When newspapers became available in the late 1800s, Hawaiians found the art of publishing their kanikau. It is in this fashion that the senior members of our organization have Ka Wai Ola o OHA composed and offer their "kanikau" for Gladys Kamakakuokalani 'Ainoa Brandt. "The Living Water of OHA'' He Inoa No Kamakakiiokalani Published monthly by the Offi ce of Hawaiian Affairs , Aue! Aue! Aue! Woe 711 Kapi'olani Boul evard, betides us! Grief! Sadness! 5th floor, Honolulu, H awai'i Ua bala ka wahine wiwo'ole 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. A fearless woman has left 41888. Fax: 594-1865. E-mail: [email protected]. ·o Kamakakilokalani kou inoa Kamakalciiokalani is your name World Wide Web location: http ://www.oha.org. Ua hele 'oe i ni 'aina like 'ole You traveled to many lands Circulation : 70,000 copies, 60 ,000 of which ar~ No ka ho'ala i na Hawairi To 1Y?liftour people distributed by mail, 7 ,000 through island offices , state Ho'ila nei Uplifted we are and county offices, private and community agencies Ua ho'opololei me )capono and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA You corrected with righteousness is printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are Pono nei Righteous we are provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click Ue ka lani, Ue lea 'opua Our heavens weep, our clouds pour Hawaiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI.Advertising in Ka Wai Ola Ua hala ka wahine koa Gone is our warrior o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of products E moe e ka wahine wiwo'ole, e moe or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Oh sleep our warrior; sleep Kaomaha loa miikou Grief stricken are we Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Offi ce of E bui pil me Di lani, 'oli nei nalani You have joined our royal ones, rejoicing are they Hawaiian Affairsto help inform its Hawaiian beneficia­ Hele 'oe i ke ala ho'i 'ole mai Trravelnow on the path of no return ries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues E komo i ke kau ana o ka la Join now your ancestors. and activities and OHA programs and efforts. Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the Calendar on a space available basis. Inclusion does not Adrian K. Kamali'i, president constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the Ulalia Woodside, vice president sponsor by the Office of Hawa iian Affairs. Hui Ho'ou/u Inc. LETTH~S TO THE EDITOR

LETTERSfrom page 2 This bill is a travesty to all of us, tell us how they figuratively mur­ pressed in the guilt of the and never forget our ancestors who dered their constitution and usurpers? Aloha mai. ported 'plebiscite' in disguise. did the "Kii'e" of the annexation. betrayed their citizens by breach­ Remember that confession, Public By accepting it, we na Kanaka ing their sacred document; Article Kanohowailuku Koko Law 103-150? " ... (29) whereas Maoli will be giving up all our I, Section 8, Par. 9. Kalihi the indigenous Hawaiian people lawful rights as the proper E ala mai, na KanakaMaoli, e never directly relinquished their claimants to all that belong to the ala mai. The bringing forth and the KWO reserves the right to edit claims to their inherent sovereignty Kingdoin of Hawai 'i; we will also implementation of the Akaka Bill all letters for length, defamatory as a people or over their national lose that unique status of de jure is continuing the perfidious action and libelous material, and other lands to the United States, either and that opportunity to fulfill in the breaking of the United States objectionable content, and reserves through their monarchy or through Queen Lili'uokalani's lawful Constitution and the trust with Na the right to print. All letters must a plebiscite or referendum ... "; this protest to reinstate her government Kanaka Maoli, the true people of be typed, signed and not exceed statement in itself is federal recog­ back to total independence. This keia pae 'liina o Hawai 'i nei. We, 200 words. Send letters to Ka Wai nition by Congress and passed as bill emphasized Congress of hav­ Na Kanaka Maoli, are the cos­ Ola o OHA, 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., law. ing treaty making powers under mogony of Hawai 'i. Must we and Ste. 500, Honolulu, HI 968/ 3 or their constitution, but it does not the yet unborn continue to live sup- email to [email protected].

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in crime victimization and domestic violence OHA Washington, D.C. issues at Hawai 'i Pacific University, Chaminade University and UH-Manoa School of Social Bureau opens this month Work. Ross worked at the Sex Abuse Treatment By Naomi Sodetani Center and also served as executive director of the Hawai'i Commission on the Status of Women. he Office of Hawaiian Affairs will extend ~ Since 1996, Ross has held various positions with its presence to the nation's capital with the o the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, including deputy opening of a satellite office in Washington i!f administrator and, most recently, chief of staff for T 0 D.C. on Feb. 10. i Apoliona. The office consists of a room within the & Ross' extensive experience in teaching and Congress of American Indians' existing office [.. education "will certainly come in handy as she space. A formal opening reception on Feb. 24 works with members of Congress," Namu'o said. OHA Chief of Staff Martha Ross has been named will coincide with Governor Linda Lingle's visit OHA's Washington, D.C. Bureau chief. The opening of the Washington D.C. bureau is to testify before Congress to urge passage of fed­ "an historic moment for OHA and Hawaiians, as eral recognition for Hawaiians. Congressional delegation." Ross will provide OHA officially launches consistent education at OHA has hired Martha Ross, formerly the chief members of Congress with information concern­ the national level," Ross said. of staff for Chair Haunani Apoliona, to staff the ing federal recognition and other issues relating She acknowledged being "humbly mindful" of office as its Washington D.C. bureau chief. She to nationhood and self-determination for the dedicated efforts by "those before us, includ­ will serve as OHA's liaison to Congress as the Hawaiians, Namu 'o said. ing Queen Lili 'uokalani, Prince Kfihio, those agency escalates its efforts on both state and fed­ Ross earned an undergraduate degree in Social who signed the Ku'e Petition, the Apology Bill eral levels to protect Native Hawaiian rights and Welfare from Pennsylvania State University and resolution and the Mauka to Makai reconciliation entitlements, said Administrator Clyde Namu'o. a master's degree in social work from the report, and federal legislation important to "Obviously, our first priority will be to educate University of Hawai'i. Much of her professional Hawaiians." members of Congress on the newest version of experience has centered on education, govern­ Individuals wishing to contact the bureau federal recognition legislation which is currently ment relations and legislative advocacy. She should contact Ross at [email protected]. • being drafted by members of Hawai'i's taught undergraduate and ma$ter's level courses

Education Lei Queen 309, Kapolei, HI 96707. the Scent of Pikake in Europe) will For information, call Naomi be led by Lei-lanilau. The tour will convention In celebration of Lei Day, May 1, Carter at 692-5118, or Sandi Rosso revisit cultural and historical land­ the City and County of Honolulu at 692 -5850. marks in London and Paris where On March 24 and 25, the fourth Department of Parks and Princess Ka 'iulani went to school annual Native Hawaiian Education Recreat10n is seeking candidates for and toured. Participants will pre­ Association Convention will be Lei Queen. This year, contestants Writing tour sent their works at the American held at Leeward Community must be between the ages of 13 and Library in Paris and Great College. '"Opu 'u A 'e" (budding 30 and be proficient in lei making Aspiring young Hawaiian women Harrowden Hall or Royal Festival forth) is this year's theme, offering and hula . Applications are due the writers have the opportunity to Hall in London . The NHL and Alta a i.eries of workshops on cultural day of mandatory orientation meet­ trace the journey of Princess Mira Press will publish writings research methodologies to practical ing for Lei Queen hopefuls, Wed ., Ka'iulani through Europe in an penned during or after the tour . hands-on learning. Keynote speak­ Feb. 19, 6 p.m., at McCoy Pavilion innovative project in 2004 . Native Hawaiian women between ers include sovereignty leader at Ala Moana Beach Park. The Lei The new creative writing program the ages of 15 to 18 may apply. If Dennis Pu ' uhonua "Bumpy" Queen selection event will be is a collaboration between the you love adventure, language(s) and Kanahele and Queen Lili 'uokalani March 1. Native Hawaiian Library, Alta Mira want to be part of a historic event Children's Center Trustee Tommy Applications are available in all Press and writer/researcher Carolyn that creates literature for Native Kaulukukui. Children are ~so wel ­ satellite city halls and district parks, Lei-lanilau. The program seeks to Hawaiian youth, please contact come, with activities planned for and may be forwarded to Naomi inspire Native Hawaiian youth to Carolyn Lei-lanilau for details. She students grades K-12. For informa­ Carter, Department of Parks and create and document their own liter­ may be reached by email: puak­ tion or to register, call Yvonne Recreation, City and County of ature. enikeni91 [email protected] or by Yamashita at 956-8204, or visit Honolulu, Recreation Support A 10 -day writing tour "Hulipiha phone at 510-658-5378 . The dead- online at www.nhea.net. Services, 1000 Ulu'ohi'a St., Ste. Mele o Pikake a Europa" (Tracing See NEWSBRIEFSon page 4 n ~ NEWS

Legal experts discuss reconci Iiation efforts

By Naomi Sodetani ognized its standing as a sovereign nation . "Clearly by any stretch of n the 110th anniversary of the law, the U.S. was acknowledg­ the overthrow of the ing the international sovereignty of 0 Hawaiian government by the Hawaiian kingdom in entering American businessmen, a panel of treaties. So what happened? " Tsosie local and national legal experts dis­ asked. "The kingdom never ceded cussed the thorny political land or sovereignty. There is no quandary that Native Hawaiians case for it - that's the historical face today. reality." Weighty arguments backed up The panelists further debated the with a paper trail of documents, question of whether the Akaka Bill petitions and treaties can legally J seeking federal recognition of substantiate Hawaiian claims that z Native Hawaiians would, if passed, the sovereignty of the Hawaiian i protect threatened entitlements, as nation has never been extinguished, i_ it was intended to do, or foreclose they say. 0 options forever for independence . 2. But, given the widespread politi­ Pa said, "We cannot allow the Panelists(L-R) : Native Ame rican Rights Fund Director John Echohawk. Arizona state cal 'illusion' that Hawai 'i was governmen t to ignore international University Law Professor Rebecca Tsosie; and Native Hawaiian Attorney BIii legally annexed by the United law and retreat behind procedural Mehe'ula . States, how can Hawaiians wrest principles when the state and feder­ bacj full sovereign control? al Courts should be protecting our mation provided to the community Legal Program . Such questions were tackled right to sovereignty , fee simple title on that option . We've heard more At the event, themed "E ho'iho'i against the disturbing backdrop of to land, power, treaty rights and on the Akaka Bill, but we need a hou ma o ke kaulike a me ka America's impending war to topple basic moral notions of justice. balance , so there's more perspective ho 'oku'ikahi (Restoration through "Inconsistencies about 'ceded the government of Iraq. The Jan. 17 out there in a fair, balanced way." justice and reconciliation), " the five lunchtime presentation was orga­ lands ' and. the role of the govern­ Panelists were Kahu Kaleo panelists discussed the question of ment with respect to these stolen nized by the Native Hawaiian Patterson, Executive Director, how "reconciliation " between the lands exist," Pa said. "Our status as Advisory Council dba Ke Kia 'i in Hawaii Ecumenical Coalition and actions of the church and the United a separate 'people' ought to be conjunction with the Native Pacific Justice and Reconciliation States government can be achieved. accompanied by a recognition of Hawaiian Bar Association. Center; William Kalaniuli Meheula, Tsosie charted out the legal falla­ our rights to land and territory ." A videotape of the program airs Native Attorney Representing cy of U.S . control over the this month on 'Qlelo Ch. 53. Hawaiians in "Ceded"/Stolen Lands Hawaiian people, control that the NHAC coordinator "Aloha 'Aina - Love of Country" Case; John Echohawk, Executive Akaka Bill will not erase but will airs on 'Qlelo (Ch . 53) on Feb 1 at Ho'oipokalaena'auao Nakea Pa, Director, Native American Right reinforce, she said. lead organizer of the event, said, 8 p .m.; Feb. 3, JO p.m .; Feb. 4 at 4 Funds; and Rebecca Tsosie, Law The Kingdom of Hawai 'i held at p.m.; and Feb. 5 at 10:30 p.m. "Many of us are pro-independence, Professor, Arizona State University, least 30 treaties with other coun­ and feel there's not enough infor- and Executive Director , Indian tries, including the U.S., which rec- •

NEWSBRIEFSfrom page 3 through background checks and Diamond's date of hire at the school offers a free preschool program to training. The 18-hour required with the release of a compilation of enrich Native Hawaiian grandpar­ line for applications is April 30, training covers special needs of his work titled "Images of Aloha: ents, aunties, uncles, parents and 2003. Two selection committees abused children, developmental Photography by Luryier "Pop" their keiki ages birth to five years. based in Honolulu and San needs, separation from birth fami­ Diamond ." Mobile teams of early childhood Francisco Bay Area will review the lies, and guidance on how to work In his nearly 30-year career of educators travel to pre-selected applications. in the foster care system . photographing the people, events neighborhoods where they conduct Once a child is placed into the and landmarks of this innovative program that home of a certified family , the Kamehameha Schools, offers learning Adoptive parenting Department of Human Services Diamond, 88, captured opportunities for continues to offer training , provides vivid images of "life keiki to improve The need for foster and adoptive Quest medical insurance for care on the hill ." social, lan­ families for children throughout and medications, supplements cost The 218-page guage/li teracy, cogni­ Hawai 'i is increasing at an alarming of room and board, and therapy sup­ book offers a tive, physical and emo­ rate. Children and teenagers who port. In addition , a social worker is nostalgic tional development, and witness domestic violence, are beat­ assigned to assist foster families in p i ctorial ready them for grade en, sexually abused or exposed to helping the child. essay fea­ school. drug abuse are often taken into pro­ For information on how you can turing over Recognizing that a care­ tective custody by the State. What help to improve the lives of 200 black and white giver has a profound, lasting they need are love, stability and an Hawai 'i's keiki and 'opio through images of Pop's photography at influence on keiki, the program safe, nurturing environment. foster care or adoption, call the fol­ Kamehameha Schools , particularly is designed to equip caregivers The Pride Program is recruiting lowing statewide offices : Hawai'i - spanning the 1950s and 1960s. The to effectively promote the well­ potential foster and adoptive fami­ 935- 7949; Maui (also serving book highlights the Bish op being of their keiki in the home. lies for children of Hawai 'i. The Moloka 'i and Lana 'i) - 873-8066; Museum work-study program, foot­ Tiitii and Me is a school-year pro­ project aims to significantly Kaua'i - 246-9102; and O'ahu - ball and other sports , vocational gram currently available at increase the number of certified, 454-2570. education , Founder's Day, JROTC, Pii 'ohala and Pauoa Elementary caring local families to serve the activities and events, the Senior schools on Tuesdays and growing need for foster care and Cottage program, Song Contest, Thursdays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and adoption . 'Images of Aloha' and graduation . For information, at Makakilo Elementary School and The project is a collaboration contact 842-8719 or Queen Lili 'uokalani Chu rch in between the State Department of After a half century of chroni­ [email protected] or order online Hale 'iwa on Mondays and Human Services and Hawai 'i cling the images of life at at www.ksbe.edu/kspre ss/ Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Behavioral Health (HBH). Kamehameha , photo archivist and Tiitii and Me is a U.S. Interested participants may be former school photographer Luryier Department of Education-funded married couples, single or wid­ "Pop" Diamond now finds the cam­ Tutu and Me project for Native Hawaiian owed; 21 years or older; financially era lens focused squarely on him­ self-sustaining; and willing to go self. Kamehameha Schools Press celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tiitii and Me traveling preschool See NEWSBRIEFSon page 7 NEWS

Headmaster Dr. Michael J. Chun Concert Glee Club girls sang beacon to the world in setting the BRANDTfrom page 1 remembered the former "Aloha Pauahi" at the Kawaiaha'o standard for life in communities Kamehameha principal as "the service, the spirits of Pauahi and characterized by diversity," "When Gladys was 16, her father fearless Kamehameha educator Kamakakiiokalani seemed to min­ Hannahs added. changed the family surname to instrumental in transforming our gle in a poignant moment for all in Ho'okupu of lei, oli and specially '"Ainoa," symbolic of freedom, lib­ school from one of Western assimi­ attendance. The performance of the composed kanikau dirges were erty and individual opportunity." lation to one where our (Hawaiian) Kamehameha standard "Sail On My offered by organizations with which At the Jan. 29 services, Brandt's culture is honored, valued and Soul" was both solemn and grand. Mrs. Brandt was affiliated : own ali 'i lineage through the high­ respected . She did this through one Neil J. Kaho'okele Hannahs, Kamehameha Schools, Hui Hanai, est Hawai 'i island nobility was simple act: introducing the stand up director of Kamehameha's land Prince Kiibio Hawaiian Civic Club, recounted in a kanikau or lament by Kamakakiiokalani Center for Dr. Rubellite Kawena Johnson, on Hawaiian Studies, 'Aha Piinana behalf of Abigail Kekaulike Leo, and the Office of Hawaiian Kawiinanakoa, a close family asso­ Affairs. ciate and relative. Brandt's maternal In honor of Brandt's trusteeship roots in Kohala through Nawa'a with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, were acknowledged in song by OHA Chairperson Haunani Mahi Beamer and Nina Keali 'iwa­ Apoliona and fellow board mem­ hamana in a tender rendition of bers presented eight lei hala , repre­ "Maika 'i ka Makani o Kohala" senting each island, in tribute to The classic "Mai Poina 'Oe Ia 'u," f Brandt's service to the land she so by Helen "Sunbeam" Beamer and z loved. Twice appointed interim brother Mahi moved Judge King, ~ trustee of the Office of Hawaiian who eulogized Brandt. "I have a a Affairs - first in April 1998 and feeling that Gladys is with us in [ again in September 2000 - Gladys spirit at this service. The outpouring Brandt set an example of excel­ On Feb. 28, 2002, Gladys Brandt's name she Inherited from her grandmother, of aloha, the lowering of the flag KamakakOOkalanl. was bestowed upon the U.H. M0noa Center for Hawaiian lence, stamina and pono for her and the succession of ceremonies Studies. L-R: Kumu Hula Vicky Holt Takamlne, Hawaiian Studies Director UllkalO peers and constituents. and resolutions in her honor testify Kame'elelhlwa, UH President Evan Dobelle. Brandt, and UH Chancellor Deane "Our individual and collective to the special place Gladys Brandt Neubauer . strength to advance the noble work occupies in the hearts and minds of for Hawaiians and Hawai 'i into the all of the diverse peoples of hula as an important and honorable assets division, remarked that millennium before us will be Hawai'i. She is more a part of us cultural tradition ." Brandt had a "hope-filled belief that renewed each day as we celebrate now than ever before," said King. "I have tried to picture Pauahi in the way of the century would be the life and are inspired by the con­ "Even as we bid her farewell, she someone I know, to give a personal illuminated by the enduring values tributions of Gladys will still be with us in spirit as touch to my relationship to the of our past" as a way to overcome Kamakakiiokalani 'Ainoa Brandt," everyone's 'aumakua to continue to Princess," Chun said. "No one fit any crisis . "As we sit here in said OHA Chairperson Haunani counsel us in the ways of pono so that mental image better than Mrs. remembrance today, we need to Apoliona. "A lifetime of service that we may do the right in our lives Brandt did. She was ali 'i in the understand that Aunty Gladys had has indeed earned Kamakakii­ and in our public service. That will ways that counted. Wise and under­ high hopes and expectations of us. okalani an eternity of peace. Aloha be the ultimate gift to her memory," standing, honest and fair, firm and She said that by working together to nui no na kau a kau, Mrs. Brandt, be said. compassionate, and committed to integrate our values and practices and mahalo to your 'ohana for their In services at Kamehameha serve," he said. into the fabric of mankind's modem aloha," Apoliona concluded. • Schools earlier that week, KS When the Kamehameha Schools existence, Hawai 'i will serve as a

this time, the governor said she will also lobby issue," Lingle told reporters. "This is a historical from LANDCLAIMS page 1 hard for passage of the Akaka Bill , which has issue, based on a relationship between an inde­ stalled in the U.S. Senate the past two years over pendent government and the United States of Speaker Calvin Say announced that legislators concerns that it is race-based. America, and what has happened since and the have found a "solution" to move ahead with ten­ "I will meet with members of the Bush admin­ steps that we need to take to make things right. dering back payment of ceded land revenues to istration and testify before Congress on the rea­ "Here at home, I will continue to work with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs "expeditiously sons why federal recognition of Native you [legislators] and with the Hawaiian commu­ without having to go further through the legisla­ nity io resolve the ceded lands issue once and for tive process." all," Lingle said in her State of the State address. The immediate transfer of undisputed funds 'This (federal recognition) is "Until we get it resolved, our community can generated by ceded lands - which OHA esti­ never reall y come together as one." mates at $12 million accrued since June 30, 2001 not a racial issue ... This is a The prospect of renewed ceded lands payments and not $10.3 million as reported earlier - historical issue, based on a has met with ire from familiar opponents, howev­ would be a significant first step taken by the state er. On Jan. 21, retired attorney H. William in fulfilling its trustee obligation toward relationship between an inde­ Burgess, who represents a group of plaintiffs in Hawaiians, Apoliona said . pendent government and the the Arakaki v. State federal lawsuit challenging OHA trustees are now meeting with the gover­ the constitutionality of OHA and the Hawaiian nor, legislative leaders, and state Attorney United States of America, and Homes Commission, sent letters to members of General Mark Bennett to work out the details on the Legislature, to OHA attorneys and to the state the immediate transfer of the undisputed share of what has happened since and attorney general's office questioning the state's ceded land revenues due OHA. Lingle has said legal authority to resume the payments. she'll transfer the money once the attorney gen­ the steps that we need to take "We urge the governor to reconsider approving eral's office has crafted a solid mechanism to to make things right.' or authorizing disbursement of the $10 .3 million protect it from lawsuits filed by non-Hawaiians or any other amount of ceded lands moneys , or and Hawaiians who want the state and federal any other amounts as the equivalent of ceded governments to halt all Native Hawaiian entitle­ - Linda Lingle lands moneys, to OHA," Burgess wrote. "We also ments . Governor,State of Hawai'i urge all executive branch officials and OHA Apoliona noted that the governor's speeches trustees not to participate in, aid or abet this ille­ reiterate Lingle 's oft-stated "commitment toward gal scheme." recognition and to make good on the ceded lands Hawaiians is so critically important to all the Burgess threatened that if the governor and leg­ revenue payments, as well as to ensure that the people of Hawai 'i," the governor said. islators enact the ceded lands payments, the ceded lands issues can come to some resolution "I want to get across the point - and this bas group would "proceed with the steps necessary" that is good for Hawaiian people." to be the most important because it's what's hold­ to protect the plaintiffs' interests as state tax.pay­ Lingle will be in Washington D.C . Feb. 22 - 27 ing it up - and that is that this is not a racial ~- to attend national governors meetings. During . AR T I N H AWAl ' I Artist captures beautyof Kalaupapahome

turned out a lot of amazing work Thousands of leprosy By Naomi Sodetani patients, a conducted tours for Damien Tours. over the years," Rycraft says. "He disproportionate number of them The exhibit offers vivid glimpses ying in a hospital bed at paints mostly from memory and Hawaiians, were shipped to die in at a life deeply felt, if narrowly cir­ he's pretty much self-taught." Queen's Medical Center, Kalawao. For them, the remote cumscribed, with pieces that gently Nalaielua, a full-blooded peninsula bounded by 2,000-foot L Henry Nalaielua watches his revel in Kalaupapa's scenic beauty, friend peel away the brown paper Hawaiian, was born in 1925 in cliffs and pounded by surging surf not its stigma of shame and sorrow. wrapping from packages she has Nino le, Hawai 'i, a plantation vil­ was a place of doom and death. "This show is a big deal for him," brought to show him. One by one, lage on the Hamakua coast. He The disease was called ma 'i McGuire says. "It means a lot to she unveils artwork that the artist is started drawing when he was about ho'oka'awale (the separating sick­ Henry to be seen as artist, not to be seeing five years framed and matted for the old and his third grade ness) for its devastation on count- judged on the basis of a disease but first time in his life. Suddenly, he his artwork." lets out a gleeful booming laugh. McGuire met Nalaielua two years The 77 -year old Kalaupapa resi­ ago when she joined a National dent is a big bear of a man, yet his Historic Park project to conduct an eyes hungrily gleam like a child's at ethnographic study of Kalaupapa. realizing a lifelong dream: his first Since then, the researcher has spent one-man art show. two weeks of every month gather­ Nalaielua can't believe the show ing oral histories of residents. "has really come to fruition - I'll Today, 41 residents remain in believe it when I see it!" Savoring Kalaupapa. "This the last genera­ "the sweet moment," the kupuna tion of patients, the youngest is 61 smiles, "It's my coup de grace." and oldest is 97," McGuire says. Nalaielua's exhibit runs Feb. 13 "So it's really important to docu­ through March 28 at Aupuni Wall ment their history and preserve their at Native Books Kapalama. knowledge, because they are the Though undergoing dialysis treat ­ Henry Nalalelua and his painting of cultural resource for the park." ment for kidney and heart problems Phllomena·s church In Kalaupapa Getting to know the residents related to his diabetes, Nalaielua is "has changed my life," McGuire clearly delighted and awed as his says. "They're everyday people like friend Ka'ohu McGuire shows him teacher praised the boy's raw artis­ less 'ohana. Patients had bounties you and · me who share the same the 28 pieces that will be displayed. tic talent. Mainly, Nalaielua honed placed on them, were quarantined joys, worries and heartaches - and Nalaielua's paintings and draw his technique just by "doing it over ­ and had their lives harshly regulated they have special talents like every­ ings depict with loving detail the and over again till I got it just right. by missionaries and health officials. one else. It's just that their talent is beauty of his Kalaupapa home, con­ I graduated from the school of "The conspiracy by institution hidden from the outside world." templated against a backdrop of iso­ experience," he chuckles. drove us up the wall," Nalaielua The show came about when lation imposed by Hansen's Disease He recalls the fateful day a school recalls. "There was a lot of rules McGuire approached Native Books at age 10. nurse inspected the children at his and regulations, and I was kolohe. I owner Maile Meyer, and Meyer The show provides an intimate school - and kept the boy after get bored, and always jumped the jumped at the opportunity to show­ window into Nalaielua's experience class for a closer inspection. "I fence. But you did anything wrong, case Nalaielua's work. growing up and living most of his thought I was being selected for you were punished, you couldn't go "I wanted Henry to have access to life in in isolation in the Moloka'i something special," Nalaielua says. to movies or eat ice cream, which us people and people to have access to leprosy settlement. Conveyed onto "But when I got home, my parents kids loved. Life felt like prison," the him because his art is so genuine," were crying." In three days canvas are the physical landmarks artist says. "You get hurt and angry Meyer says . "It reflects his lifelong he knows well: the pali, rock walls, Nalaielua was in Kalihi Hospital. but you got to accept it." passion to express himself, and we ancient legends, churches, and In 1941, he was shipped to Following the advent of sulfone want to honor that." lighthouse. He also fondly chroni­ Kalaupapa. Initially, the 16-year old antibiotics to treat Hansen's Because of his failing health, saw the trip as an adventure. "The cles everyday life in the sleepy town Disease in 1946, Hawai'i's isolation Nalaielua must remain for awhile with a keen observer's eye: neigh­ coastline, huge mountains rising, laws were abolished and patients on O'ahu to continue dialysis treat­ bors talking story by the one beaches were beautiful," Nalaielua -pump were allowed to leave. In 1959, ments. But McGuire is not about to gas station while a pig strolls by. says, "but I missed my parents." Nalaielua at age 34 was officially let him languish idly, he grumbles "This is exciting," said fellow In 1865, to quell the leprosy epi­ "paroled." Living at Hale Mohalu in with a wink. She plans to bring artist Ellen Rycraft, proprietor of demic sweeping through the king­ Pearl City, he worked for Hawaiian Nalaielua's art supplies to his hos­ the Kalaupapa Crafts Shop, who dom, King Kamehameha V signed Electric and also worked as a car­ pital room, so that even while he is covered costs of professionally mat­ an act authorizing the settling of penter. Later choosing to return to far from bis home that once impris ­ ting and framing Nalaielua's art­ Kalaupapa as a leprosarium to iso­ Kalaupapa, Nalaielua worked for oned and now inspires him, be can work in koa. "Henry's prolific, he's late persons with leprosy. the Kalaupapa police force and also continue to create . •

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By Claire Hughes, Dr.P.H., R.D. although quite small, used bis wits to outsmart responsibility. It underscores the great love this the eel. The 'opihi slid up the head of the eel and brother had for his sister and acceptance of bis 'Umia ka hanu - Hold the breath covered bis eyes, effectively blinding and dis­ responsibility as the older sibling. Recognizing Be patient, don't give up too early arming the eel, so the little girl could be taken to bis inability to do it alone, he demonstrated the safety by her brother. ability to look outside, to others, and to ask for o'oleo transmit cultural values in a way This story tells of perseverance on the part of and accept their help. that helps us remember, internalize and the little brother. He knew .the An adult may say, what is the point to me of the M live them. They give parents task was beyond bis children's mo'olelo? What connection can there a way to tell and retell stories to be to our adult lives? their keiki that confirm and The mo'olelo tells reconfirm traditional val- us that all of us ues, passing them on from together can generation to generation. make a differ­ Value lessons are found ence, even when in mele, as well. One famil­ we perceive our iar song tells of the great love position as one with of a brother for his younger little power. One's adversaries may seem very sister. The mele tells of two powerful, but determination and perseverance are siblings who lived in Kabakuloa. abili­ mighty forces, and often that is what it takes to One day, the great pubi kidnapped the ties, so he make a significant difference. little sister and was going to eat her. Her sought help The Hawaiian community is aware of its foes brother, intent on freeing bis sister and aware of from others. who feel strong, who speak out and threaten with bis inabilities, called upon all the sea creatures He did not give up and asked for kokua from their might. When the words and deeds of our for help. He called the 'opae to come and help, many others to save his little sister. Considering foes are not pono, we can persevere against their but the pubi was too big for the shrimp. He called the 'opihi side of the story, the lesson is this - threats, as the young boy did . Let us unite against on the pipipi to come and save bis sister. Aue, no matter bow small, one can accomplish signif­ those who disrespect and degrade our values, our the pipipi also was far too small to help. Next, he icant change, if one is courageous and wise. 'aina, our 'ohana, our language, our culture . The asked the kiipe'e to kokua and to save his sister. Another lesson gleaned from this tale is that a smallest of us can make the difference between Alas, the kupe'e was too small and was unable to big job can be accomplished in small steps. The victory and defeat. We can win. • help. Finally, the young boy called upon the results of small efforts can be something grand 'opibi for help. "Come and help my sister before and important. the puhi eats her." The brave and wise 'opibi, An underlying value of the story is love and

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In addition to enrichment in academic areas, students will participate to share their learning with famil.ies and the activities, and personal development. A Ho'ike at the end of the two-week session will allow students Schools, and in partnership with the community. Programs are in collaboration with and funded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Hawai'i at Hilo, Health Careers Opportunity National Science Foundation-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program at the University of University of Hawai'i at Miinoa. Program at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the WHATMAKESMEELIGIBLE?I must: COST/TRAVEL • 'Fhere is no tuition. 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These very exciting experiences will include hike through the forest and collect field data, discover the forests' ' . ~ all at the bottom andall the huaka'i to different ahupua'a and schools that focus on uniqueness from the canopy at the top to the soil ~ 1 Hawaiian learning and language, an introduction to Hawaiian creatures living within. Become more aware of the importance of cultural literacy just to name a few! conservation and restoration efforts in Hawai 'i's endangered forest voyaging, and ecosystems. LEADERSHIPIN TECHNOLOGICALADVANCEMENT(Grades9-12) WATER,THE LIFEOF THELAND (Grades6-8) Technology can be used as a means of sending a message to Hawaiians Discover why water has always been the life of the land from ancient to 1 and people of the local community. Be prepared to learn hands-on present times. Understand the importance of keeping our streams and 111 how to film and direct digital video and bow to use multimedia in the out of the rivers healthy. Participate in water testing and stream monitoring, and jP creation of a web page. Expect to learn both in and us learn about taro farming irrigation needs. Get your feet wet as you (' . t,[n classroom! (Mahalo to the staff of STEM for being partners with visit and explore various streams on Hawai'i Island! for this particular class!)

A CLOSERLOOKATSANDAND SEA (Grades 7-12) FACINGHAWAIIANISSUESTHROUGHART(Grades9-12) \ What impact does your activities have on the coastal environment? How Focus on art from an entirely different perspective. You will have the does it affect you? Is surfing dangerous to your health? Are there opportunity of learning varied visual art styles and also look at those ., less fish to eat in our waters? Discover the answers and more by issues that Hawaiians are facing today. The two will become merged learning techniques used to study water quality and ecosystem health. when you create your own piece(s) of art that send a message for Working together with your classmates, you will do an impact survey our Hawaiian people. of Hilo Bay from sand and sea. THEFASTTRACK (Grades11-12) ROCKS& ROLLS (Grades 7-12) 1 Choose from four career pathways in the food and agriculture sciences, and the ~ Hawai 'i Island is a great place to learn volcanic geology. Discover technology; 1) "The Magic of Molecules" - Plant and Enviromental in lava · ~\ makeup of our islands using microscopes to observe differences J?-'>.j Biotechnology, 2) "What Does it Mean to be Healthy" - Food Science and - ~) (\ , • flows and computers to analyze the composition and shapes of Human Nutrition, 3) "Exploring Hawai'i's Forest" - Natural Resources and 'i Volcanoes National Park ,.;f\1 -?.;,_ volcanoes. As you hike through Hawai Enviromental Management, 4) "Using Nature to Nurture Nature" - and visit various sites on Hawai 'i Island, learn the significance of Bioengineering. Applications available for "The Fast Track" programs at the the area. Listen to the stories of your Hawaiian place names and their value to College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources or online at kupuna as you venture to different areas. www.ctabr.hawaii.edu or call 956-6997 for more information. Life/career Opportunities in Medicine Institute - LOMI (Grades 9-12) well as western Interested in a health profession but don't know which field? Discover the many opportunities that await you in traditional as health issues of native Hawaiians and health medicine. As you visit various professionals in their working environment, you will also explore document visits and activities. (Presented in systems in Hawai 'i. Develop computer, speech communication, reading, and writing skills as you partnership with UHH - Health Careers Opportunity Program)

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ilikala Kame'eleibiwa, director Still, amidst urgent times, leaders of for the Center for Hawaiian the long-splintered sovereignty groups L Studies Director, led about committed themselves to the common 1,000 people in a rousing chant that goal of unification. "Unity is the ke y to declared their dream and expectation our cause," said Kalahiki, the key of independence . mover behind the 1993 centennial Participants young and old - observance events. including kupuna in wheelchairs and "When it all shakes out, we need to - babies cradled by their mothers respect each other ," agreed Keoni braved gusty winds and chill rains to Agard . "Now we need to be smart. It's make abundantly clear what they not a matter of who's better or who's want: justice. been in the movement longer ... unless During the Jan. 15 rally at 'lolani we unite under one umbrella, we will Palace and the state Capitol organized perish ." by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Kaua 'i resident Kai 'opua Fyfe of the determined group stood in the pouring Koani Foundation, an organization rain to lay bo'okupu beside Queen working for independence, stressed Lili 'uokalani' s statue . that diversity of views are not dysfunc­ "This is the time we must stand tional but "are what makes us healthy, . "If together," Kame'eleihiwa spoke and we will work within our diversity we want our land, our rights for future for a united approach," Fyfe said . "We generations, we need to kilkiikilkii, should recognize that we already are a even if we disagree." nation, we share a language and cul­ 12 to 17, During the week of Jan. ture. The one thing missing is a gov­ Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians made a erning entity ." bittersweet pilgrimage to 'lolani The week's turnout was far less than Palace to commemorate the 110th the I 0,000 who flooded downtown anniversary of the overthrow of the streets and uplifted the sovereignty Hawaiian nation - and to celebrate cause to center stage during the Jan. ­ the reun ification of the Hawaiian peo 17, 1993 centennial commemoration of ple. the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian ­ Hawaiians held a vigil and congre nat ion. That year , President Bill gated in peaceful marches from the Clinton signed The Apology Bill , royal mausoleum in Nu'uanu to the which acknowledged the U.S . govern­ State Capitol, where they filled the ment's rol e in the 1893 'coup' by a rotunda with the thunder of chanting small group of American businessmen and pahu drums - the fervent voice and sugar planters . Five years later , the . of a fr ee, united Hawaiian nation U.S. declared it bad annexed Hawai'i , "110 years after the theft of our land despite two petit ions tha t were submit­ and our nation, we're still here," said ted opposing annexation sign ed by Lynette Cruz, addressing the crowd about 40,000 Hawai ians. from a Hawaiian flag -draped gazebo Two years ago, activist Keanu Sai fronting the palace somberly shrouded presented the case against annexation in black bunting . "We are going to at The Hague and is pursuing th e mat­ claim what's ours ." Cruz and Melvin ter at th e United Nations. "If Hawai 'i -long Kalahiki co-organized the week exists, then wh ere' s the evidence that it events as part of The Living Nation as extinguished?" Sai asked . "We don 't . grassroots pro -sovereignty campaign have to prove we're a kingdom; the Sovereignty advocates gathered and United States has to prove it took it strategized bow to unite across their over." political diffe rences to restore their While the numbers of people who government. The prevailing view was attended the week's events were not as that, for all the serious legal and polit­ high as hoped, Cruz believed the com­ ical challenges that beset the Hawaiian memoration "ac complish ed th e m ost community, the Hawaiian nation is a important of ou r goals : a commitment living , breathing reality. from a number of influential leaders to Sovereignty activist Marion Kelly sit at the same table and talk about bow .S. voiced deep distrust that the U to proce ed from h ere. Senate bill introduced by Sen. Daniel "Leaders o f gr oups who hav e kept e Office of Akaka and support ed by th themselves separate ar e now willing to ech­ Hawaiian Aff airs to establish a m dialogue to find commonalit ies and to r Native anism for self- governance fo iron out our diffe rences ," Cruz said. • Hawaiians would "sell out" dreams of total independence and reduce Photos: Mk::hoel McDonald and Noami Sodetonl Hawaiians to American Indi ans. Editor's note: Events of interest to the Hawaiian community areincluded in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Note that Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non­ O'ahu phone numbers.

Fri., Sat., Feb 7, 8 - Thur., Feb 13 - Mar 28 his bilau, Ke 'Ala O Ka Maile pre­ sent their annual concert of Punahou Carnival Kalaupapa:Henry music and hula. 7:30 p.m. NalaieluaArt Exhibit MauiArts and Cultural Center. Sponsored by the School's Junior For tickets, call 808-242-7469. Class , the annual family event is a Kalaupapa comes to Kapalama benefit the Punabou financial aid through the artwork of Henry Sat., Feb 15 - program and student activities. Nalaielua. The 77-year old artist Featuring foods traditional on the Ho'okahi Uihui, E Ala depicts with loving detail the beau­ Punabou Midway includes ty of his home and community, con­ E!One Nation Arise! malasadas, Hawaiian plate, templated against the backdrop of a Portuguese bean soup, chili, nachos lifelong sentence of isolation Na Leo Kiiko'o, the "supporting and Greek gyros sandwiches. Also imposed by Hansen's Disease at age voice" for the Hawaiian language included: skills booths, arts and 10. Aupuni Artwall at Native Books immersion programs on Kaua 'i host crafts, White Elephant, fresh pro­ Kapiilama, 1244 N. School. Artist's a ho'olaule'a and benefit concert . duce, ha.lru leis, ceramics, plants, reception on Games, crafts, 'ono food, tradition­ and auction. The Art Gallery contin­ Feb. 13 at 6 - 7:30 p.m. For infor­ al and contemporary Hawaiian ues to showcase outstanding island mation, call 845-8949. music. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Vidinha artists, E.K. Fernandez provides 20 Stadium. For information, call 808- action-packed rides. Admission to Fri. - Sun., Feb 14-16 821-4401 ext. 226. the Carnival grounds is free. - Punabou School 944-5711. Kukahi2003

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By Manu Boyd "We generally set a fund raising goal of costs like when the band takes a trip. Personal $80,000. Ho'olaule'a is our prime opportunity to enrichment grants might be used for attending a ost school bo'olaule'a events have raise funds that are used for student enrichment volleyball camp - that kind of thing. Grade level rides, entertainment and games, but grants," Oue explained. Students or student boards made up of parents, teachers and adminis­ M what sets the annual Kamehameha groups apply for funds to help supplement travel trators review grant requests," be said. Schools Ho'olaule'a apart, according to event This year, a cast of performers have co-chair Brian Oue, are the neighbor island been lined up to help the ATP meet its delicacies. "People look forward to picking fund raising goal. Kamehameha student up Moloka'i bread and also kulolo from groups including the Hawaiian ensemble, Kaua'i. We have all kinds of good stuff that concert glee, children's chorus and band the parents of our neighbor island students will be on hand. Joining them will be the send over," be said. Brothers Cazimero, Miikaba Sons, Ho'olaule'a 2003 is set for Sat., March I at Ho'okena, Melveen Leed, Nii Palapalai, Bishop Museum, the original Kamehameha Three-Plus, and Imua. campus when the school for Hawaiian chil­ i Extreme Fun inflatable rides will dot dren opened its doors in 1887. This year's the museum's Great Lawn, along with theme is in tribute the schools' founder: "E I 'ono food booths, crafts and carnival Ola Mau Ka Ho'oilina o Pauahi" (Pauahi's a games. ~ "We generally net about 60 percent of Legacy Lives). The annual event is a benefit 6 for the school's Association of Teachers and w Parents, known commonly as ATP. [ See HO'OLAULE'A on page 18 RECENT RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

Pol Pounder Records: "Still Pounding 2" Butch Helemano: "Reggae Soul"- KawaiCockett: "StillSlntmming" - Uncle Dann1 Couch: "Somediingto Rem•mber'' - Producer/perfonner Sean Na'11uno presents Marking his 18th recording, the king of Kawai again leads theway in preserving tra­ - "Tamar1J"and ''Ku'uipo" are couchorigi­ Hawaiian reggae boldly blazes a compilation of talent he's previously pro­ the trail with ditional Hawaiian music with new rend1hon.~ nals among 11 cuts on this veteran31'1.iat'•lat­ "Once Bitten," "Roots and Culture," "Ride da duced including Toa, Three Plus and Kahiau . of "Hanohano nlJ Kal1h1"'for Kaua'i, "Pal~ " est project. The mood i:.mellow/romaatic . Riddom" and "Ain't it a Shame." His own new composition, "So UT is fea­ Produced by about animaginary trip to Europe andAsia, Produced by Danny Couch Records. tured. Produced by Poi Pounder Records. Neos Productions . nnd "Pa'ahana" for therunaway girl in the bills of Wahiawa. Produced by Hula Records.

Sat., Sun., Feb. 15-16 - Haleakala National Park. Free, but Center $10 park entrance fee may be Free. For information, Pana'ewaStampedeBud charged. For information, call 572- call 808-985-6014. Light Pro-Am Rodeo 4400. Tues., Feb. 25 - The 10th annual Pana'ewa Rodeo "Easter is sponsored by the Hawai 'i Horse Mon., Feb. 17 - Owners Association. Local amateur 19th AnnualGreat Island Pre­ and professional cowboys and History" cowgirls young and old compete. Aloha Run Events include bull riding, saddle Numerous local charities benefit The and bareback broncs and team rop­ Volcanoes ing. Country music and dancing, from Hawai'i's largest participatory event, encouraging healthy lifestyle National Park food concessions and crafts. Noon presents Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday. Pana'ewa and physical fitness. The 8.15 run/walk starts at Aloha Tower and "After Dark in Equestrian Center. For information, the Park" fea- call 808-959-8932 . ends at Aloha Stadium. For an application and fee information, turing Dr. Terry Hunt, UH Manoa call 528-7388. Anthropology professor, who has conducted research in Rapa Nui and Sun., Feb. 16 - throughout the Pacific. In this slide Ka Wai Ola o OHA "Walkon the Wet Side" Tues., Feb. 18 - program, he reports on research accepts information on special now under way which sheds new events throughout the islands that Spend the afternoon in a cloud "ExploringHawaiian light on Rapa Nui and its place in are of interest to the Hawaiian forest in the Waikamoi preserve LavaTubes" Polynesia's pre-history. 7 p.m. community. Fund-raisers, benefit with staff from Haleakala National Kt1aueaVisitors Center Auditorium. concerts, cultural activities, sports Park and The Nature Conservancy. The Hawai 'i Volcanoes National Free. For information, call 808- events and the like are what we'd The 4-mile hike is moderately Park presents "After Dark in the 985-6014. a like to help you promote . Send strenuous through muddy terrain at Park" featuring subterranean expert information and color photos to a high elevation. You'll need shoes Don Coon who has mapped caves The yeDow lehua mamo blossoms with good traction, raingear, sun­ above are a rarer form of the red and lava tubes all over the world. Ka Wai Ola o ORA screen, water, a snack and binocu- 'Qhl'alehUa. Lecture includes photos of his many 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste . 500 lars. Noon. Hosmer Grove, adventures. 7 p.m . .Kilauea Visitors Honolulu, H I 96813-5249

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By Manu Boyd Schools Song Contest where my brother went to practice a lot. " school. Nina Keali 'iwa- Nearly two years later at a performance at iece of the Moloka 'i falsetto legend hamana sang 'Pua Ka'anapali, Keawe again heared Raiatea sing. George Jarrett Helm, 18-year-old Raiatea Tuberose.' I fell in love "She told me, 'See, you good now. N Helm, who was born years after her with her voice. You practiced." The uncle's tragic passing, proudly follows in his Beautiful! I decided to Keawe signature, footsteps, musically speaking "I don't know give singing and "'Alika," is Helm's much about him except that he was so awesome," 'ukulele a try." favorite. Raiatea beamed. "His vocal style was unique, and Though many com­ Last fall, Helm released he was very intelligent. He always told the story pare the young her debut recording, about the songs he sang," she said. "He was also Moloka'i songstress "Raiatea, Far Away an activist, and always looked out for Hawaiians." to the legendary Heaven." Described as "a Her father, Zachary Helm, George's junior by Aunty Genoa youthful twist on Hawai'i's one year, also touts falsetto talent, and has been Keawe, Helm first traditional favorites, Helm performing for years. "When I was in my Mom, got to know her by presents classics like she used to listen to dad sing. Maybe that's how I buying a couple of "'Alekoki" and "Kauoha Mai," got it," she joked about her subliminal pre-natal CDs. When and new tunes including John contact with Hawaiian music. Keawe herself Ka'imikaua's tribute to But according to Raiatea, it wasn't until three had a chance to Moloka'i, "Kaulana 'O years ago that she really got a jolt of inspiration. hear Helm a couple of Kapuaiwa" and a Frank Hewett years ago, she said, "You've got to "I was watching the ho'ike on the Kamehameha see RAIATEAon page 18 D ISCUSS ION FORUM

on 'Olelo Educa tion Channel 55. This video is among more than 200 produced by LeClair , and is a spe­ cial edition of "You and the Law ," a consumer legal education series. Panelists included Robert N. Clinton , Esq., professor , college of law, Arizona State University ; Julie E. Kitka , president, Alaskan Federation of Natives; Harry R . Sachse, Esq ., Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Enderson & Mielke ; and Loretta A . Tuell, Esq., Monteau & Peebles . Robert Klein , OHA general coun­ sel and ret ired state supreme court justice, moderates the informative and frank discussion with leading i national experts r egarding how the experiences o f American Indian tribes and Native Alaskans may be useful to Native Hawaiians seeking self-determination. Think tank par­ OHA attorney Robert Klein, retired Supreme Court Just ice (center) moderated the panel of (1-r) Robert N . Clinton, Esq.,Ju lle ticipants explored the concept of E. Kitka, Loretta A. Tuell, Esq., and Ha rry R. Sochse, Esq., In a forum currently being aired on 'Olelo Education Channel 55 . sovereignty, what is meant by "recognition" by the federal gov­ By ManuBoyd immediate focus on nationhood, a federal recognition," he said . ernment, the proposed Akaka Bill , goal in the Office of Hawaiian Thanks to the generosity of current court challenges to Native Affairs Strategic Plan 2002 -2007, Kapi'olani Community College and n January 7 and 9, the Hawaiian programs, and other adopted by the OHA board last attorney Robert J. LeClair, profes­ Office of Hawaiian Affairs major issues facing Native year," said OHA Administrator sor and department chair of the Ohosted a legal "think tank" Hawaiians and all residents of the Clyde W. Namu 'o. "While we had Legal Education Department at in Honolulu, bringing Native Islands. They also weighed the eco­ American and Native Alaskan lead­ these experts in Honolulu, we want­ KCC, "Native Hawaiians and Self­ nomic and social impacts in many ed to create a forum where the ers and legal experts together to dis­ Determination: Nationhood and states where tribes have been recog- cuss Hawaiian self-determination statewide community could hear Governance Models" a 90-minute and federal recognition . their in-depth discussion on critical video panel discussion, was pro­ "This initiative supports OHA's issues like self-determination and duced Jan. 8, and is currently airing See PANELon page 18

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loha mai kakou e nii 'oiwi Hawaiians and the necessary rein­ through your efforts our obligations very significant demonstration of 'olino, ua ao Hawai 'i ke statement of ceded land payment to to the Hawaiian people will be ful­ "good -faith" and "fairness" by pub­ A 'olino nei miilamalama. OHA to insure that Hawaiians filled." The Advertiser continued lic policy makers and politicians Mahalo and congratulations to all, received their full entitlements, to by reporting Governor Lingle to that our Hawaiian community has kama'iiina and malihini, who on correct the injustices to the indige­ say, "the debt can be paid immedi­ awaited nearly a decade to see re­ Jan. 15 joined with the Office of nous people of Hawai'i in order to ately because the revenue produced emerge. Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian service advance Hawaiian self-determina­ by harbors and other ceded lands Intermediate and longer term institutions and agencies, nii pula­ tion." Nii 'oiwi 'olino, our collec­ already is accounted for in various future policy decisions relating to pula, homesteaders, community­ tive voice on the opening day of special funds ." And further that. ceded land revenues, the public based groups, haumiina of nii lei Legislature 2003, inspired legisla­ "it's not new money that needs to be land trust and the emerging na'auao , nii pua no'eau, nii piinana tive leadership, specifically Speaker generated or found, the money is Hawaiian governance entity will leo, nii kiipuna, nii makua, nii 'opio, of the House Representative Calvin there it's just waiting to be paid." require spiritual strength, focus, nii 'ohana a pan, and all who are our Say to announce that "legislators These revenues are not state tax discipline, aloha, and an even high­ "living nation" . Back on Sept. 9, have found a way to make a $10.3 funds nor general funds but pay­ er leve l and demonstration of "good 2002, days before the primary elec­ million deferred payment expedi­ ments of fees collected by the faith" and "fairness" from all par­ tion, the Office of Hawaiians con­ tiously without having to go further departments from lessees of the ties, IF justice and reconciliation vened a media briefing in the board through the legislative process." ceded lands. As of the writing of for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians room of the trustees, joined by The Honolulu Advertiser, Jan. 16, this article, January 20, 2003, OHA between the United States IS to be Hawaiian service institutions and 2003, further reported that, "inside anxiously awaits the transfer of the the ultimate objective. Queen agencies and community-based the Capitol, House Speaker Say (now) six quarters of ceded land Lili 'uokalani instructs us, "the groups, to announce and launch announced at the opening of the revenue payments due, approxi­ world can not stand still . We must OHA's Hawaiian rights and entitle­ 2003 Legislature that the deferred mately $12 million . advance or recede . Let us advance ments education campaign . ln payments to OHA,which in We applaud and commend our together. Hold thy b reath . . . walk media remarks, I noted that this November was estimated at $10.3 Legislature and our Executive shoulder to shoulder." E nii 'oiwi campaign will consist of numerous million, could be made without new branches for doing what is right, 'olino, let us advance together, activities and that among the objec­ legislation ." The article continued, fair, and just in fulfilling statutory shoulder to shoulder, in our respon­ tives of this collective effort, "our "Say credited OHA Chairwoman and constitutional obligations to sible mission of leadership and self­ campaign seeks to educate the com­ Haunani Apoliona, Ezra Kanoho, native Hawaiians and Hawaiians. determination to which we have munity and to remind the chairman of the House Hawaiian Restarting the "transfer" of ceded been called and dedicated for gen­ Legislature and the Executive Affairs committee and committee land revenue payments to OHA , erations into the future . E ho 'omau branch about the state's constitu ­ vice-chair Sol Kaho 'ohalahala with which were illegally stopped by kakou, e nii 'oiwi 'olino me ke tionally mandated obligation to working out a solution , saying, Governor Cayetano in 2001, is a aloha a me ke ahonui. 26/48 •

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dedicate this month's column to community organizations and was until the November elections. time, but let me share this with you : pay tribute to a great lady, active in the cancer society until she Aunty Gladys was always there to Recently I had dinner at a good !Gladys Kamakakiiokalani passed away. Most of all, Aunty do her part when called upon, espe­ friend 's home and they were all 'Ainoa Brandt . To everyone who Gladys should be noted for her cially when it came to Hawaiian Republicans who proceeded to knew her she was "Aunty Gladys." inspiration, energy and tireless issues. I will always cherish the chide me about the commercial I I was one of those fortunate enough commitment to Hawaiian causes. wonderful hours I spent with her as had done for the Democratic candi­ to know her and be a part of her life At the age of 91, Aunty Gladys she shared her famous stories. In date for Governor. Well I said with for a brief moment in time . Her was appointed by Governor Ben October of 2002, I asked, "Aunty a straight face to them, 'Did you thoughts, her wit, and her great Cayetano to finish out the term of Gladys , why haven't you ever writ­ hear that the re w ill be no nativity sense of humor made an important OHA Trustee Billie Beamer . Not ten a book about all of your experi­ scene in Washing ton, D .C., this difference in my life. only did she keep up with us, but ences?" There was a pause, and year?' And they responded, In her lifetime, Aunty Gladys was she had the energy and productivity then she said, "Others have tried to 'Really?' 'Is it because of 9-11 ?' raised with the children of the royal of board members half her age. Her get me to do that but. if I did, I No, I replied, 'it's because they family and witnessed the end of the presence on our board table was felt would have to tell the whole truth have a whole stable of Jackasses but monarch era and Queen by board members and administra­ and name names for the book to be they can 't find three wise men!"' Lili'uokalani 's funeral. Aunty tive staff alike. Aunty Gladys' con­ truthful and I think even though This is the wonderful Gladys Gladys was one of the precious few tributions to OHA included her much time has passed, it would Brandt I will remember. Someone of our kupuna who witnessed these leadership on OHA's Education open old wounds and I feel it is best who could laugh at herself . events and lived to see the new mil­ Foundation and the Kupuna Health to let the past be the past" There Someone who had a wit that could lennium . Most people will write Task Force. She also served as was a sense of sadness in her voice . match the best scholars. Someone about Aunty Gladys' many achieve­ OHA's policy chair . In 2000, she On Dec. 20, 2002, I called Aunty who loved her Hawaiian people and ments as an educator, but her con ­ was appointed to the board once Gladys to wish her a happy holiday gave of herself without complaint tributions go beyond education and again by the Cayetano season and told her that I would be or reward. I will miss you Aunty into the arts and public service. She Administration as an interim spending the holidays on the main­ Gladys . I wish you God speed . • served on the boards of countless Trustee and served for two months land. She said, "Great. have a good

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Trustee, O'ahu

the Native OHA invites all Hawaiian civic, loha mai kiikou, This article Hawaiian community with regards or 66 percent of are of voting cultural, professional and athletic will continue the discussion to sovereignty, self-determination, Hawaiian population organizations and all interested par­ of important issues with the self-governance and various exi st­ age. It has been estimated that the A voter turnout in ties to participate in discussions Hawaiian community via Ka Wai ing entities and models of govern­ Native Hawaiian by four related to nationhood. As a starting Ola. In adopting the OHA Strategic ment. State and federal legislation the last election was higher point, OHA bas commenced the Plan 2002-2007, its Vision is introduced to try and resolve sover­ percent than the non-Hawaiian well to process by inviting initial discus­ "Ho'oulu Liihui Aloha: To Raise a eignty issues has often generated voter turnout, which speaks , but sions at the annual Association of Beloved Nation," Goal 6, anger, frustration and a plethora of Hawaiian voter participation vote has not been Hawaiian Civic Clubs in convention Nationhood, is a part of that strate­ additional questions . There have the Hawaiian to effect major elec­ in November and a follow-up meet­ gic plan . In conjunction with the been some successful efforts to organized political parties ing at the State Capitol Auditorium goal of Nationhood, "By 2007 OHA recruit members and support for tions ...The major vote was held on December 28, 2002. It shall have assisted, coordinated and particular models of sovereignty. recognize the Native Hawaiian , and have been is anticipated future meetings will established the creation of a unified There have also been counter­ as a sleeping giant it by offering be publicized and held statewide, as Hawaiian Nation." Obviously, time efforts and intimidation that create actively pursuing well. is of the essence! Not only to meet distrust, confusion and impatience party affiliation and Native Moreover, a new round of federal the goal, but, because of pending with the entire issue . Native Hawaiian Party leadership, utilizing hearings for the "Akaka Bill" (for­ lawsuits that threaten to undermine Hawaiian leaders must work togeth­ Native Hawaiian spokespersons and merly S. 746) on the Policy regard­ the very existence of OHA and er to unify Native Hawaiians by ing the United States' relationship in the next several years! providing clear, concise informa­ invites all DHHL OHA with Native Hawaiians and to pro­ Hard-working community volun­ tion on all models of sovereignty in vide a process for recognition by teers who comprised the nationhood a moderated discussion within a Hawaiian civic, cultural, the United States of the Native working group were Dr . Jon Van safe environment. A well funded, professional and athletic Hawaiian governing entity will Dyke, Dr. Chris Iijima, Darryl well planned and fairly managed begin on February 25, in Yogodich, Lehua Kinilau, Keli 'i project will enlighten and educate organizations and all Washington, D. C. In conjunction Gora, Dennis Bumpy Kanahele and the Hawaiian community and moti­ with the opening of an OHA Office Tony Sang. They were ably assisted vate the kind of interest that leads to interested parties to par­ in Washington, I and other OHA by key OHA staff Colin Kippen, involvement in the processes of ticipate m discussions trustees will participate at these Pua Aiu and Sharla Manley. They decision-making on questions of hearings. set the stage for pursuing the strate­ sovereignty, self-governance and related to nationhood. Finally, my staff and I invite your gies outlined below . self-determination." advice and counsel on the above or The initial strategy is to "Convene Strategy No. 2: "Develop a voter any other concerns within our a group of community stakeholders education campaign to empower the Native Hawaiian candi­ purview. My OHA phone number is to create a plan and process for an Hawaiian community." Strategy recrmtmg Narrative - "Recent census figures dates . . . The purpose would be to 594-1854. Neighbor Islands may organized discussion on sovereign­ access, without cost , by first calling ty." Strategy Narrative - "In show that the Native Hawaiian pop­ elect officials and influence opinion 974-4000. recent years much has been studied ulation in Hawaii is now numbered that will address and support Native issues." A hui bou, aloha pumehana . • and discussed within Native at 239,900 . Of that number 157,685 Hawaiian

Linda Dela Cruz Hawaiian Homes evictions are a big problem

Vice Chair,Trustee,Hawai'i _,

gage delinquency reached $25,000 . y article this month con­ sitting some place in Hawai 'i. "We could build tents on Hawaiian in arrears. As for the one year to cerns the eviction of Another reason for eviction is Home Lands." Unfortunately, build a home should not apply if the homesteaders on you must build a home on the land Hawaiian Homes just completed a M of Hawai 'i to infrastructure should take ten years Lands. Hawaiian in one year after the infrastructure deal with the County Hawaiian Home Many things change is complete. There should be no make Hawaiians conform to all to complete. Homes has eviction policies that . evictions, only surrenders. This is a county building requirements . in IO years help to make our Hawaiians home­ Hopefully, in the very near future rehabilitation program. Eviction Homesteaders are being evicted less. Hawaiian Homes presently I will be able to work out plans with evicts one to give to another, using means GET OUT. And surrender for delinquent mortgage payments. building tents Hawaiian Homes to take care of same lands over and over again. means when the homesteader wants Instead of evictions, the these problems. In the meantime, an We should have run out of lands a to give back the 99 year lease on the could be a temporary solution. A solution for evictions would extension of eviction implementa­ long time ago. How do we ask for land. At the gubernatorial forum better refinance the mortgage to tion will give OHA a chance to more lands if homesteaders are cur­ OHA sponsored at the University of be to income. help. Right now, everybody too rently using about 50,000 acres for Hawai'i at Miinoa's East-West coincide with the present if Hawaiian busy to talk to me right now. homesteading and still have over Center, I could not believe my ears Also, it would help not wait until the mort- Mahalo a nui loa. • 150,000 acres still undeveloped and when I beard Governor Lingle say, Homes did

laP•i••€iii~------Gregory Helm Sr.:dedication and sacrifice Colette Machado for the good of the people Trustee,Moloka'i and Lana'i

other Theresa once wrote He served in the tradition of his beneficiaries on Hawaiian Home pace and scale back on his "volun­ that "the fruit of love is accomplished Helm family and the Lands, working with the Moloka'i teer" activities . But that was the M service, which is compas­ service oriented convictions of his Jaycees , volunteering with the kind of man he was. He practiced sion in action ." For the people of Catholic faith . His parents, George Moloka 'i Alumni Association, spear what he preached by being the Moloka 'i, there is no better person and Mae Helm provided a founda­ heading the construction and com­ example of hard work and commit­ who personifies these words than tion that included love of the land, pletion of the Kiilana 'Oiwi multi­ ment. He set the bar high and Gregory Giles Helm Sr. A compas­ nurturing of the 'ohana and good, service center and the Lani Keba achieved till the very end. sionate community leader and orga­ clean hard work. His younger broth­ Hawaiian Homes community cen­ Gregory Giles Helm, Sr. is the nizer to the end, Gregory Helm er George Jarrett Helm helped to ter. Greg was also an environmental kind of leader that every politician passed away this December leaving lay the foundation for his genera­ and cultural advocate who taught and government policy maker a legacy of accomplishments and tion through commitment and ser­ many youngsters the value of miila­ promises or wishes they could improvements that continue to serve vice with Kaho'olawe's return to ma 'iiina. become. He did it by keeping an the community that he loved. the people of Hawai 'i. In fact, there seemed to be noth­ abiding faith in God and focusing Greg was a man whose heart was For Greg, the best example of ing that Greg could or would not do. on the needs of his island and com­ bigger than life and always took the public service was a deep commit­ All you needed to do was ask and in munity . When words were not time to share that love with every­ ment to get involved in the commu­ minutes he would be ready for enough, he was ready to act. And, one he saw. In fact, he has been nity from the ground up. His princi­ action, usually with a well devel­ through his actions came the love of known to stop and talk to everyone ples were simple yet profoundly oped "plan" waiting to be imple­ a thousand generations from a heart he passed in down town Kaunakakai effective and based solely on mented. That was bis character, as pure as gold but yet too small sometimes taking up to 3 hours to thoughtful, purposeful action . He reliable, trustworthy, dedicated and physically to allow him to see his walk across the street. was a common man, salt of the willing to kokua . message carried on by the next gen­ Greg was the seasoned politician, earth who believed in himself, his These community focused princi­ eration . the mayor of the town, the represen­ island and the people who lived ples he held on his sleeve every day A great leader and community tative of the people and yet he never there. of his life, never wavering or hedg­ man has passed. Yet in his wake is held an elected office. His service Gregory Helm's commitment to ing for even a moment. He kept the promise that with love and hard did not come in the form of cam­ Moloka 'i came in many forms. He going even though his own doctors work, anything can be done . Aloha paign promises or fancy slogans. carried out his duties by serving would warn him to slow down the nui Greg. •

Now is the time, 'urgent' is the word Boyd P. Mossman

Trustee,Maui

ay it please the beneficia­ rial disputes overnight. And so I that will guide a new nation through loss of every program, benefit, ries of the public land plan to 1) work together with the it's successful birth and develop­ assistance or aid now provided M trust for which I am a Board for the beneficiaries and not ment, obtain the recognition of Hawaiians and Native Hawaiians - trustee, I am Judge Boyd P. as the Ione stranger 2) continue to Congress, and build upon this to no OHA, no Alu Like, no Hawaiian Mossman, retired, and a recently insist upon less politics and more help defend our cases in the courts. Home Lands, no federal aid, no elected trustee for OHA from Maui. trust 3) support the leadership of the If we don't put aside our differ­ ceded lands income, etc. Aloha kiikou. This is my first Ka Board rather than constantly finding ences and work together, if we stub­ "Hawaiians" will be all people who Wai Ola article and likely my last. fault and 4) adhere to the Strategic bornly insist upon our own agendas, live in Hawaii. There will be no And so I hope what I say will have Plan and it's implementation. If we if we fail to appreciate the dire con­ "indigenous Hawaiians" as we will some interest and meaning to those do this together, then will we truly sequences of our failure to act all be "equal". There will be no who may read it. become a board of trustees. together for ourselves and future Hawaiian culture or people, as we Over the past twenty years or so I Now though there are many, many generations, then we deserve the know them today. The State of have perused Ka Wai Ola but rarely worthy and needy Hawaiian causes inevitable results which will be the Hawai 'i will be no different than read the comments of its trustees. to still be addressed by OHA, we any other state except that, we will The view I had of OHA's con­ need to set our priorities such that If we don't put aside have no recognized Indian nations tentious past discouraged me from we don't end up with nothing. If we our differences and work within our boundaries. Is this the becoming interested or involved in lose, you lose, and so will all the Hawaii you want for your children its affairs. When I recently saw, people of Hawaii. With a committed together, if we stubborn­ and grandchildren? I plan to do all I however what was happening with Governor, a Hawaiian Lt. Governor, can to save our land, our people, the multiple lawsuits filed against a senior congressional team, a sym­ ly insist upon our own and our culture. Paio like kiikou. E OHA and other Hawaiian entities, I pathetic legislature, stable gover­ agendas then we ola mau ka liihui Hawai 'i. Let us felt the need to do something about nance by OHA, and an auspicious practice the values of our ancestors it. In addition, the urgency created new beginning in the rains of Pauoa deserve the inevitable to include aloha, lokahi, ikaika and by the threat of losing these law­ as the legislative session began, the pono - He 'ohana no kiikou. suits compelled me to conclude that time has come to exert our greatest results which will be the should I become a trustee, I would and most united efforts ever on loss of every program, Trustee Mossman 's space will encourage the Board to set the prop­ recognition, nationhood, ceded hereafter be offered to OHA admin­ er example, and be less politician lands and defending the lawsuits. benefit, assistance or aid istrators to provide you with current and more trustee. The current mix Please understand that now is the information on operations at OHA of trustees is conducive to that goal time to unite in purpose that we now provided Hawaiians and the campaign for nationhood though one cannot expect to elimi ­ might preserve ke ea o ka 'iiina. It is and Native Hawaiians. and recognition. • nate old feelings, feuds, and territo - urgent that we establish an entity fAMILY REU NI O N S

for genealogical infor­ planning a reunion or looking Ena 'ohana Hawai'i: If you are listing at no charge on a space-available Wai Ola o OHA will print your mation, Ka or email to to OHA (address on page 14) basis. Send your information mama a Haloa! [email protected]. E ola na

23, Agnes Koloa Mauna (b. March needed. Keli'ikuli, Kahanapule, Kapeliela, are held reunion is being mailing list updates are Makia, Kekumu, 1912). Planning meetings Enoka - A 2003 'oi at 696-5002 Kaulahao, Paula, of each month. William Call Jeanne Kahana and Philip the second Saturday planned for the family of Kauka and Ha 'aheo); call Harriet of for more information. For meeting locations, and Margaret (Sniffen) Enoka (wife: Kahele Ka'aiwaifi; children: 7232 or 294-0836 29 - and Hattie K. Mahi 'ai at 696- Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, Aug. under Henry Hart Kawa'auhau on Kaluanawaa - Plans are 'auhau (c). Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend, Oct. Wilkins; and James Kawa For more information, way for a reunion on O'ahu, Kupihea (Beirnes, Moloka 'i. Solomon and Louisa - Descendants of Keoki Enoka at 808- 18, for the descendants of and John (wife: Namauu contact James Butch and Elizabeth Lukzens): and Hannah Nihoa Palau Kaluanawaa children: Anna and (George) 422-6946 or [email protected] Paakaula. Waiwai'ole, are having a reunion Nov. Enoka at 808-391- Nawahinemakaokekai Copp (Hubbells); Namauu or Cheryl K. William at Spencer Beach Park .com. Their children are Samuel, Mary and Ah Ko. 28- Dec. 0 1 9651 or ckenoka@yahoo Kino (Annie Keli 'ihelela and Auliana 'i. Namauu (David Bell), Simon Sarah K. in Kawaihae, Hawai For information, contact branches - Feary, Sarah Kahiwa), Phillip, Hilo, HI families from different Halulu /Kuhaiki /Naihe /Hooke Kahele, 144 Ka'ie'ie Pl., Kapela, Kamaihoonipo, Moeikawai, 808- are welcomed. A Thanksgiving I'm seeking genealogy information 96720, or call 808-959-1607, be he ld at (Lulua) Frank (Annie ako, Mary Reiman), potluck luncheon will on Punana Kalaulehua Malama), John 987-8920( c) at the beach park pavilion. husband James Elizabeth (William noon Halulu with 1st Palau, Mary the beach park is (Susie Kahilahila), 'ohana reunion Camping at Kuhaiki and their descendants, with Ann Kekumu - A first families to (Alexander Harris}, Mary and optional, and requires 2nd husband James Kamaka Naihe for the family of Horace (William Emo), Paakaula, James obtain permits. If you have updates and their descendants, and William Leinani (Kahananui) Kekumu of contact (Bessie Kaleo, Francis Souza), is on family information, Hook~ and their descendants. Wailuanui, Ke'anae, Maui, or Mable (Kahaunaele Kanohoano), Momi Moore at 808-966-7378, Please contact "Pomai" at 236- planned for Aug . 15-17, Admission . For Henry, Maria (Louis Poaha, by email : [email protected] 2654. loca­ Day weekend. Lovey William Halena Kahele). For Nancy, reunion information, contact call Their offspring were by email: The tion and additional information, and Esther Toki at 808-961-4988, Holualoa/Kabaunaele 847- Nettie, Katherine , or write to Pauleen Kaluanawaa Torres, and [email protected], descendants of Papapa Holualoa (Hana), Horace Jr., Matthew 96720. 5507, by email at res0g79t@veri­ 38 Kilua Road, Hilo, HI and Emily Kahaunaele are planning to 1940 Kenneth. For more information, zon.net, or by writing Kaili Jr. at a reunion in August. Their offspring contact Charlie Minewa - We are 1) Iwaho Pl., Honolulu, HI 96819. Villalon Niimu'o / Simerson (three daughters) were: 808-572-5942 or Charlie reunion or e­ planning our 2003 family Elizabeth Nu 'uhiwa (m: Joseph Jr. at 808-242-2992 (Maui) con­ Kanawaliwali - The descendants on O'ahu. If you are somehow IO children were mail [email protected]. 'o Akau). Her Peter Hala 'ula, aka Peter Kalua nected with Jobn William Namu James, Sarah Wai 'alae, of Joseph, and Mele Kuluwaimakalani and Helen Harriet (Hattie) Simerson Dora Martinez, Robert, (k) / Ka'au'a -The descen­ Samuel, (w); and Benjamin Kaleo Kuahua ancestors: John Kama Ethel Kabili, Ni'ihau Kuahua (w) born about (other Elizabeth Griffin, Pelio (w) of dants of Kahaleula (Keaakui) and Kekai (k) born about Namu'o, Julia Raymond and Norman. 2) Victoria (k) are plan­ 1831 and Ka'au'a Keaaku i, Kaua 'ula, Lahaina, Maui; 'i, and their Kuabine, Kuahine Maika'i (m: George Palakiko). Her on Maui, July 1829 in Kekaha, Kaua ) and wish to be on Emily ning a family reunion Oliwa Alapa, Kahinawe Nahaa 12 children were George, Kalua are children Haliaka, list or would Yee, 4-5. Descendants of Peter and our reu'lion mailing Kalawai 'amoku, John, Annie Julia Wahabulu -Walea, Kaluaiki planning of Lucy Kamalu, Hattie Pualoke, their 8th like to participate in the Robert, Victoria Woods, James, Kuahua will be having Kanno at Mikimiki, Nakaikua'ana, Peter . the reunion, contact Lora Repercio, Frank, Daniel, family reunion in California, Oct to Rose , Bernice, Kalani, Henry [email protected] or write Haunio and David. 3) Hala 'ula We are updating our family Angeline Nakapalau, Charles 15-18. . Box 4937, Kane'ohe, HI Harry Kuhia and Lapahuila, taking a survey of P.O Rachel Lahela (M: apoe, Abraham mailing lists and children (Agripa) Ninau ' would be 96744. Thomas Kamali 'i). Her 10 J. Jr. family members who 'i, Tila, Bush Kalani. Peter more were Harry Kuhia, Iva Kamali James interested in attending. For Nahuawai Descendants of Kaleo are call Poaipuni / Pu'upu'u Elizabeth Kalua, information or for a survey, is Sonny Kuhia, aka Kekoanui, John Kaleo, - A 2003 reunion Gay Lacaden, Henry Koanui Ava at 808-293-5778 Ka~aua David Kuhia, Kealo and Mary Nell Maui, Aug. 29-31. 'ulei Kamaka, Thomas Julia or email Nell at planned on Miksobe, Ku For information, call (evenings) looking for information on Gante. Please Kanawaliwali. or Nettie We are Kamali 'i and Celelia at 808-244- [email protected] of the Poaipuni, Wai'alae Keli 'i at Momi Kalehuawehe at [email protected] families contact Arviella 808-579-9429 Alapa Hunter 'uimuaona -keolana-ali 'i ­ Kimo Keli 'i at 9513, Diane Amado, 'Aipu 'upu 668-7650, or email Kalua, 523- Pu'upu'u Nahuawai meet­ (Maui), or Ku 'ulei descendants of Kauaua (a.k.a [email protected] for planning Kupihea - The ave family infor­ 1690. Kahilulu Kauaua). If you h ing and reunion information. Samuel Kupihea and Mary you parents mation, we would appreciate is (Melia Hipa) Kaaikanaka, ent Geri Kauhi/Ma-e - A 2003 Reunion contacting reunion presid Ho'ohuli/Pa'ahao - Descendants of David Malo and Kahilulumoi eing "t>lannedfor the family of Ku'ulei Kalawai 'a, 808-878-3420 Pa'ahao and Pua b (Lulu) Kupihea are gathering family of Ho'ohuli Ma-e Holi and Kumualii (days, Mon.-Fri.), or write to P.O. are scheduling a reunion Moano photos in prepara­ Kahiewalu of Napo'opo'o, information and 904, Kula, HI 96790. 10-13. If you are Kekahimoku picnic scheduled Box next summer, July July 5, 2003. For tion for a reunion family or would Waipi'o, Hawai'i, at Ala Moana Park. For r connected to this contact, Mrs. for July 12 - We are planning a call Joe more information , call Sarni Dolan at Santos like additional information, Hesia information year for the children of - 1241 or Yolanda (Gilbert) Salvador at 247-0498, reunion this and Noe Ho'ohuli at 668 or 292-4444, Mike Kelly nd Mary Ann 808-935-4759, 808-640-0028 -4420 Antone Santos Jr. a email lhoohuli @aol.com Charles Warrington Sr. at 737 Antone, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Salvador, Ka'a'a who include Julia, or Gerry Chong at 626-1833. Paul, Calvin and An 808-342-8685 Mary Ann, Edwin, Kahana'oi / Pomaika'i - l children, being Rebecca. We welcome al 'ohana reunion is scheduled for Mahi'ai - A reunion is ­ h Kawa'auhau - A reunion is of grandchildren and great-grandchil Sat., March 15, at Zablan Beac planned for the descendants call Mary planned for July 2-5 in Miloli 'i, Oct. dren. Form information, before Nanakuli Beach Park, Samuel Kahope Mahi 'ai, born at Park, Kona, for the descendants of Ann at 942-8598 or Leina 'ala Navy Station, across South through offspring of his left side by brothers . Daniel 12, 1891, . 8 Hwy. the Kawa 'auhau Rose Ka 'ililaulani 678-3085 Nanakuli Ranch on Farrington ; children: two wives, 9 a.m.-6 (wife: Alikapeka Kaliuna 10, 1896) and The potluck event is from Kahalepo, Namilimili (b. March but Wahinenui, Pahio, p.m. A flier was rec ently sent, Directory of community service agencies Listed here are contacts and numbers frequently requested of OHA's Information and Referral staff.

- Children'sservices - Employment/training, --- HealthCare job placement E Ola Mau ,.._ Domestic violence Alu Like Inc. 522-0432 Child and Family Services 535-1304 Alu Like Inc. www.eolamau.com 585-2730 www.alulike.org 535-6750 www.alulike.org Papa Ola Lokahi - Rentalassistance Child Care Connection 597-6550 587-5266 Work Hawai'i papaolalokahi.8m.com/ 523-4221 [email protected] Catholic Charities 537-6321 Head Start 847-2400 - Education Ke Ola Mamo 533-0035 Salvation Army 845-2544 PATCH Center for Hawaiian Studies [email protected] 833-6866 U.H. Manoa 973-0989 State Quest Office - Substanceabuse Queen Lili'uokalani www.hawaii.edu/chs/ 587-3521 Castle Medical Center Childrens' Center [email protected] 263-5500 847-1302 Wai'anae Comprehensive Health www.qlcc.org Center DOE Office of Hawaiian Education 696-4211 Ho'omau Ke Ola 733-9895 696-4266 - Elderlycare Homelands Kamehameha Schools - Hawaiianlanguage Lunalilo Home 842-8211 Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i 395-1000 www.ksbe.edu 586-3840 [email protected] www.state .hi.us/dhh I/ 528-5453 - Foodassistance - Naturaland culturalhistory - Legalassistance Hawai 'i Food Bank Na Pua No'eau Hawai'i Lawyers Care 836-3600 (808) 974-7678 Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum npn .uhh.hawai i.edu 847-3511 528-7046 Ho'omau Ke Ola [email protected] www.bishopmuseum .org Native Hawaiian Legal Corp 696-4266 521-2302

awaiians may now sign up for the OHA Hawaiian Registry, a H database that records and veri­ fies Hawaiian ancestry. Upon comple­ tion of registration, your photo will be taken, and an I.D. subsequently • issued. ignup A birth document listing "Hawaiian" as race is required for registration. You may now register at all OHA offices statewide. E pulama i ko kakou today ho'oilina - cherish our Hawaiian her­ itage. For more information on required docu ­ and he~:iecure / ments, visit online at www.OHA.org, or her call the OHA office on your island: OHA Hilo: 933-0418 tomorrow. OHA Kona: 329-7368 OHA Moloka'i : 560-3611 OHA Maui: 243-5219 OHAKaua'i: 241-3390 OHA Honolulu: 594-1888

Ho 'ou lu Lahui Al oha. "To Ra ise A Be l oved Nat io n"

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LamakiiScholarshipProgram for the The cholarship applications will provideassistancefor are 2003-20d4 academic year the following: now availablefor Native Hawaiian S • Fellowships to current Kahuawaiola education students pursuing higher Hawaiian Hawaiian Medium Teacher Certification to support and/or become as well as BNBS candidates medium educators. For applications, candidates on into the call us at (808) 966-6246 or e-mail us who will be continuing at [email protected]. KahuawaiolaProgram.

O.O.E. DEADLINEFORAPPLICATION: Kahuawaiolais theState Program 4 MALAKI 2003 AccreditedTeacherEducation taught entirelythrough themedium DEADLINEFOR theHawaiianlanguage. SUPPORTINGDOCUMENTS: of 1 MEI 2003 degree candidates • Fellowships to graduate beneficial who are undertaking research "Uaao of the and relevant to the improvement Hawai'i system. ke 'olino nei Hawaiian medium education malamalama. Hawai'i is enlightened,for thebrightnessof day ishere. (Hawai'i is in an era of education.)"

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E OlaKa 'OleloHawai'i. TheHawaiian languageshalllive.

4 MALAKI 2003 APPLICATION: DEADLINE FOR Scholarship money is tivailable to attend eligible colleges Apply for the 2003 - 2004 academic year Applications for Kamehameha Schools Financial Aid Lastyear, KamehamehaSchoolsand KeAli'i Pauahi are available now from Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation, a Foundationawardeda total of $15,101,456to 2,819 charitable support organization of Kamehameha Schools. Please contact the Foundation's Financial collegescholarshiprecipients.Sixty-threepercentof Aid and Scholarship Services office by calling otherthan 842-8216 on O'ahu, or toll free from the neighbor the recipientsgraduatedfrom high schools islands at 1-800-842-4682 extension 8216. For more Kamehameha. information, please visit us at www.pauahi.org. Deadline for receipt of completed applications Is KAPF scholarship recipient and math teacher May 1, 2003 his students Jonathan Kua has a lot more to offer General ellglblllty requirements for applicants: * than lessons on logarithms- he offers them O Hawai'i resident (required for some scholarships) lessons in life. 0 Satisfactory academic performance O Classified full -time enrollment in an accredited post-high institution He teaches his students the importance of staying 0 Financial need

in school and the value of a college education­ *Various other e ligibility requirements may apply to using his own life as a lesson plan. Individual scholarships.

After graduating from Hilo High School in 1977, Jonathan worked a series of odd jobs to support his young family. He was a construction worker, a gas station attendant, a fast food worker, an KEALI'I PAUAHI auto parts salesperson, then store manager. FOUNDATION "Even though I worked my way up to manager, I still wasn't happy," said Jonathan. "There was no room for advancement. I thought about going to college, but I wasn't sure if I could do it."

A college counselor at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo encouraged Jonathan to apply for a KAPF scholarship. The scholarship he received helped him earn an associate's degree in liberal arts and a bachelor's degree in math. He now teaches at ---· Kea' au High School and is changing young lives for the better. "I tell them, 'I was like you.' I tell them what college did for me," said Jonathan.

"H Princess Pauahi was here I would tell her 'mahalo.' I owe her a lot."

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS

Kamehameha Schools' and Ke Ali'iPauahi Foundation's policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.