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Ha¯nau ka ‘a¯ina, ha¯nau ke ali‘i, ha¯nau ke kanaka system that fed our people by optimizing the use belong together. While we can seem like a divided Born was the land, born were the chiefs, of the resources without waste. This is why the people, we really do not differ on many issues. born were the common people. Hawaiian word ‘äina – encompassing the land, Our culture and mo‘oküauhau still connect us. the land, the chiefs, and the commoners belong together. water and ocean – means that which feeds. And most importantly, we all want what is best ‘O¯lelo noe‘au #466 The introduction of Western concepts in the 18th for our Lähui. Where we sometimes disagree is century shattered this harmony. Natural resource which path to take to achieve what is best for our Aloha mai ka¯kou, exploitation, capitalism and private property led Lähui. But there are very few of these disagree- to the alienation of our people from the ‘äina, and ments. We need to approach these disagreements rior to Western contact, we were a nation the ‘äina from us. To make matters worse, the understanding that we are on the same side. Let’s of almost a million strong thriving on a overthrow of our native kingdom devastated the fi nd common ground, show each other aloha and remote archipelago in the middle of the collective pschye of our Lähui, and the trauma holomua together. If we tear each other down vast Pacifi c. How was this possible? The from this injustice has affl icted Native Hawaiians over these few differences, those who actu- answer is found in the collective brilliance for generations. ally want to hurt the Lähui win. Pof our Lähui and our traditions. Our mo‘oküauhau The fracturing of this native order has led to United, we have the political mana to not only connected the chiefs with the commoners, today’s dire state of the Lähui and kanaka Hawai‘i. effectuate change. We have the mana to but also the kanaka with the land, the water, the Our land and water, which we sustainably managed reclaim our land and water so we can animals and plants. Our culture dictated that pono for centuries and to which we have genealogical support our culture, which in turn will was achieved when all of those in this genealogy ties, are now controlled by others for others. This provide for our people. Ultimately, the reciprocally cared for each other. hurts our environment, which then hurts our cul- success of our nation starts with us. ¢ With this cultural worldview serving as a ture, which then hurts the well-being of our people. guide, our küpuna developed advanced systems When there is no water in the streams, the lo‘i, ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka of sustainability that protected the ‘äina while sup- loko i‘a and estruaries cannot produce suffi cient ‘oia‘i‘o, porting the people. Our ancestors preserved the food for the Lähui. It should be no wonder then watershed, which brought water to the lo‘i in the that Native Hawaiians are located at the bottom valleys, which then returned water to the streams. of nearly every socio-economic, educational and The stream water then replenished the estruaries health statistic in Hawai‘i. Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. with nutrients that helped sustain the fi sh being So how do we make this pono? As the ‘Ölelo Ka Pouhana/Chief executive Ofﬁ cer raised in the loko i‘a. It was a remarkably effi cient Noe‘au above explains, the ‘äina and kanaka

MEA O lOkO tABLe Of COntents Malaki | March 2019 | Vol. 36, No. 3 Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. | OHA’s newest Ka Pouhana, MO‘OLELO NUI COVER FEATURE MEET YOUR TRUSTEE Chief Executive Officer Trustee for O‘ahu, Kaleihikina CoMMunitY engageMent Modern Day Warriors PAGE 12 Akaka. - Photo: Kaleihikina Akaka PAGE 8 Nicole Mehanaokala¯ Hind BY KAWENA LEI CARVALHO-MATTOS Director Sean Marrs INTERVIEWED BY KA WAI OLA STAFF Meredith Enos Bellator flyweight champ ilima-Lei OHA’s newest O‘ahu trustee Interim Editor-in-chief/ Macfarlane talks about her roots, being a Publications Editor shares her goals, as well as what “wahine toa” and her work outside the ring grounds and energizes her digital and Print Media Alice Malepeai Silbanuz Digital and Print Media Manager EA | GOVERNANCE Nelson Gaspar | Communications Specialist HE HO‘OMANA‘O IN MEMORIAM Kaleena Patcho Kuleana, Persistance, Resilience Communications Specialist He Lei Poina Kawena Carvalho-Mattos and Governance PAGE 4 Digital Media Specialist PAGE 7 Jason Lees ‘Ole Ke Keiki BY DAVIANNA PO¯MAIKA‘I McGREGOR Digital Media Specialist BY SENATOR KAIALI‘I KAHELE March is the birth month of Prince Jonah Ku¯hio¯ eMail/WeBsites Aunty Diana Aki, “the songbird Aunty Diana Kalaniana‘ole, and there are several events to [email protected] www.OHA.org of Miloli‘i,” is remembered Aki. - Photo: commemorate his life and achievements www.oha.org/kwo Ola Jenkins @oha_hawaii @oha_hawaii Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. /officeofhawaiianaffairs Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: 64,000 copies, 55,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 9,000 through island offices, state and /ohahawaii county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts are provided by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2019 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. 4 malaki2019 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events Kuleana, Persistence, Resilience and Governance

By Davianna Po¯maika‘i McGregor and demonstrating the resilience of Hawaiian he annual celebration of Prince national leaders. Today, the Royal Order continues Prince Jonah Ku¯hio¯. Jonah Kühiö’s birthday is a to perpetuate Hawaiian aliÿi protocols and provide - Photo: Hawai‘i good time to reflect upon and guardianship of Hawaiian national sites – homes State Archives honor the legacy of Prince of kings and queens, historic battlegrounds, heiau Kühiö and the institutions and an ahu on Mauna A Wäkea. Tthat he established in his lifetime to In November 1914 Prince Kühiö founded empower Native Hawaiians to govern the Ahahui Puÿuhonua O Nä Hawaiÿi with 200 as Hawaiians, for Hawaiians. Hawaiian leaders, to uplift the Hawaiian people He was born on Kauaÿi to through projects and programs. They designed High Chief Kahalepouli and the legislation that became the Hawaiian Homes High Chiefess Kinoiki Keka- Commission Act, which passed in 1921. In 1920, ulike, the sister of Queen the life expectancy for Native Hawaiians was 35, Kapiÿolani. At age 13, Jonah while it was 51 for Japanese, 54 for Chinese and Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole was 57 for haole. In 1925, the infant mortality rate for declared to be a successor to Native Hawaiians was still 136 per 1,000 while the Hawaiian throne by his it was 39 per 1,000 for haole. The plan was to aunt’s husband, King David rehibilitate the Hawaiian people, by getting them Kaläkaua. He assumed the out of the Iwilei and Chinatown tenaments and kuleana to be a prince for Kakaÿako squatter villages and place them on the his people as he pursued his land to raise animals, fish and farm. Over a hundred education in Hawaiÿi, Cali- years ago, on December 18, 1918, Prince Kühiö fornia, England and Japan. and the Ahahui founded the Hawaiian Civic Club When the Hawaiian mon- of Honolulu, to organize a larger political base archy was overthrown in of support for the Hawaiian Homes Commission 1893, Prince Kühiö joined Act. In 1920, Native Hawaiians still comprised the movement to restore the 55.6% of the registered voters and wielded exten- Queen in 1895, was arrested, sive political muscle in elections and governance. and imprisoned. Upon his Today there are 58 clubs in Hawaiÿi and on the release, he married Chiefess U.S. Continent. Elizabeth Kahanu Kaÿauwai, Prince Kühiö and Hawaiian national leaders toured the world and returned persisted in pushing for the Hawaiian Homes home ready to contend with the Commission Act, despite opposition from the haole oligarchy over the gover- haole oligarchy. Rather than having the prime nance of Hawaiÿi. Crown Lands reserved in a trust for the Native Returning in 1902, Prince Hawaiian people, 200,000 acres of the third and Kühiö joined the Homerule Party, fourth class Crown and Government lands were but after a falling out with the old designated. Rather than having all Native Hawai- guard leadership, he ran as a Republican ians or those of even 1/32nd Hawaiian ancestry and was elected as Hawaiÿi’s delegate to be eligible for the benefits of the trust, only those the U.S. House of Representatives. Other of 1/2 Hawaiian ancestry were defined as eligible. young Hawaiian leaders rallied around Nevertheless, despite the compromises that he had his leadership, and with the encourage- to accept, Prince Kühiö established a trust for the ment of Queen Liliÿuokalani, they sought Native Hawaiian people which holds a portion positions of leadership in the governance of the Native Hawaiian national lands and has of Hawaiÿi, as mayors, legislators and 9,800 rooftops. With an average of five persons, county officials. per home, an estimated 49,000 Native Hawaiians In 1903, Prince Kühiö reorganized and reside on these lands. As we celebrate the 148th led the Royal Order of Kamehameha birthday of Prince Kühiö let us honor his legacy of I in a public torchlight ceremony at persistence and resilience and continue to exercise the statue of Kamehameha I fronting our self-governance as Native Hawaiians on our Aliÿiölani Hale, defying the haole oli- Hawaiian Homelands and to reclaim all of our garchy that had forced it underground national and ancestral lands for our nation. ¢ follow us: Follow us: /oha_hawaii | | /oha_hawaii | fan us: | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs/officeofhawaiianaffairs | watch us: | Watch us: /OHAHawaii/OHAHawaii EAEA malaki2019 5 GOVERNANCEGOvernAnCe Hawaiian Caucus Week he Hawai‘i State Legislature’s Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, along with 43 of their colleagues, sponsored Hawaiian Caucus Week February 4-8. They began the week by honoring community leaders that have contributed to the advancement of Native Hawaiians. Honorees included the students in the ‘A‘ali‘iT program at Nänäkuli High and Intermediate School, the CEO of CNHA Joseph Kühiö Lewis, Küpuna Ululani Beirne, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu. The weeklong festivities culminated with Hawaiian Caucus day with over 200 students an 50 Native Hawaiian serving organizations gathered to educate lawmakers and the public about Native Hawaiian issues. It was also a day to celebrate the birthday of Princess Ruth Ke‘elikölani, Mahina ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu’s 100 years of service as the oldest Hawaiian community-based grass roots organization. Hawaiian Caucus day ended with the Governor proclaiming 2019 as the “Year of Indigenous Languages” following the United Nations General Assembly declaration. ¢ –Ka Wai Ola Staff

Clockwise from top right: Highlights from Hawaiian Caucus Week. Above: At the close of the week, ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i educators and advocates stood with members of the legislature as Gov. David Ige proclaimed 2019 as the “Year of Indigenous Languages.”- Photos: Courtesy of the Ofﬁ ce of the Governor 6 malaki2019 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events Pono Paws pops into business in Kaka‘ako

By Kawena Lei Carvalho-Mattos Pono Paws Manager, Corey Fellezs, with the hen a local dog daycare owner Adrienne Lee. in Kaka‘ako closed its doors abruptly at the end of 2017, Adrienne Lee and other pet par- Wents were suddenly left without a place to house their pets. These pet parents were left scrambling to find a place to take their pups during the day, and a team of loving dog caregivers were displaced. “We didn’t know where to take our dogs, especially after they already bonded with the staff at the daycare,” Lee said. “So we thought, ‘What if we were to open our own business and

A new business’ best friend OHA Mälama Loans is proud to partner with and support Adrienne Lee in starting her new business, Pono Paws. In fiscal year 2018, OHA Mälama Loans distributed $660,000 in loan funds for businesses. The Mälama Business loan is a great oppor- At left, as a part of its efforts to grow their community Pono tunity for Native Hawaiian-owned small Paws hosted an open house and pop-up shopping event. - businesses at any stage to receive loan Photos: Kawena Carvalho-Mattos funding from $2,500 to $100,000. Learn stressful but when I see the dogs playing, I know more about the OHA Mälama Business Loan it’s all worth it.” at www.loans.oha.org. Currently Pono Paws has a team of eight experi- enced staff members, five being Native Hawaiian. One of these members is Corey Fellezs, Pono reunite everyone again?‘” Paw’s new manager. Fellezs brings over 12 years After an 11-month process of busi- of experience in pet industry to the team. Part- ness planning, preparation and listening nered with Lee’s knowledge as a pet parent and To have to feedback from other dog owners and first time business owner, Pono Paws is excited pet-industry business owners, Pono for their journey ahead. choices and Paws opened its doors on November To kick off their business, Pono Paws hosted an a sustainable 5, 2018 in downtown Kaka‘ako, and open house in January. They offered both tours of future, Native reunited some of the beloved former the new facility, as well as representatives from Hawaiians will staff members from the old daycare four other dog businesses who don’t have brick- progress who had joined the new Pono Paws team. guided by staff in stimulating activities and games, and-mortar locations: Life on Paws, Belly Rubs, toward greater “We wanted to create a positive space for and owners can add on services, such as treadmill Offleash Hawai‘i and IAM Love. Pono Paws everyone,” Lee said about her vision for Pono sessions and pool play. Livestream video feed of hopes to make the open house with vendor pop- economic self- Paws, “one that meets the needs of our the dog play rooms is available, so pet parents can ups a recurring event. sufficiency. clients and treats our employees and the be at ease knowing that their furry friends are well “We hope to create an inclusive environment dogs that we care for.” cared for while there. Pono Paws also offers basic for those in the dog community where everyone The name Pono Paws was born dog grooming and is looking to start overnight has growth instead of a competitive environment,” out of the how the community and boarding services for Spring Break. Lee commented. “There is enough business for dog daycare staff came together to “I definitely have gratitude for everyone in the everyone. We enhance each other.” start something new and right for community who has been supportive and offer- Looking for a new daycare to take your dog? everyone involved. ing guidance, because we are brand new and just Visit Pono Paws at 839 Queen Street in Honolulu, The new facility offers a safe getting started,” Lee said. “We’re only three-and- www.ponopaws.com. You can also check them out environment for dogs to socialize a-half months into business and it’s scary, but it’s on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ as a pack and have fun. Dogs are also fun. The behind-the-scenes part can be super PonoPawsLLC, or Instagram at pono_paws. ¢ HE HO‘OMANA‘O malaki2019 7 in MeMOriAM He lei poina ‘ole ke keiki A beloved child is a lei never forgotten which represent growth. When küpuna like Aunty Diana plant seeds in our communities, they grow into a new generation of new bright and bold colored flowers that reflect the beauty of knowledge and By senator Kaiali‘i Kahele DNA that she passes down. Today, a new generation of musicians emu- awaiians use proverbs to late Aunty Diana and her style of teach kuana ‘ike Hawai‘i Hawaiian music that all of us were NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF or the Hawaiian way of so privileged to be able to hear, feel thinking. In this prov- and experience. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES erb, “He lei poina ‘ole Finally is the ‘upena or fishing Hke keiki” speaks of a child that is net. The significance of the ‘upena so beloved, she is never forgotten. are in the maka or the eye of the net, Aunty Diana Puakini Aki is indeed the fish it traps, and the nutrition it The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) anticipates a beloved child of Hawai‘i who will Musician Aunty Diana Aki, “The Songbird of delivers. The eye of our küpuna the need for professional services during the Fiscal never be forgotten. Miloli’i”. - Photo: Ola Jenkins reminds us that we are a product As a child growing up in Miloli‘i, of them and the lens of which we Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) and is seeking I would observe after a küpuna had Enjoy this video that captures view the world must come from a qualified persons and/or firms to provide profession- passed how the elders in the vil- foundational perspective. The fish Aunty Diana in Miloli‘i in the lage would gather specific flowers, that are caught in the ‘upena repre- al services in specified areas. Interested parties are shells and items that recognized and mid 1980s. sent the nutritional qualities of our invited to submit expressions of interest and state- honored the life of the deceased. https://vimeo.com/40483435 küpuna that we want to intellectu- The first item was the liko. The liko ally digest and remember forever. ments of qualifications. As needs for services arise represents foundation, the begin- turns into wood and can last forever He Lei Poina ‘Ole Ke Keiki during the course of the fiscal year, OHA will look to ning stages of the life of a lehua. if properly maintained. Just like her A beloved child is a lei never The liko teaches us to remember songs, the impression is everlasting. forgotten. A hui hou, Aunty Diana the list of qualified applicants from which selection the beginnings. Aunty Diana was Aunty Diana touched thousands of Aki. You will always be remem- of contractors will be made. ahead of her time. An incredible lives throughout Hawai‘i and the bered. ¢ The list of services anticipated to be needed singer and amazing storyteller. She world, and her music will be forever learned how to sing the old songs considered amongst the classics of Diana Aki’s “Kalihi” album. - Illustration: and instructions for applying can be found on the “old way” from her aunties in Hawaiian music. Courtesy of Songbird Productions OHA’s Notice to Providers of Professional Ser- Miloli‘i, Tutu Melekule, Lokelani The fourth item is the ocean and Ukuli‘i. She would imitate shells which represent our küpuna. vices on the State Procurement Office website at these voices until she mastered When a shell washes ashore, it is https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities and them and then she would adopt her evidence of what grew in it and own style of singing and the “Song- its design, color and shape on OHA’s website at www.oha.org/solicitations. bird of Miloli‘i was born. reflect the kind of life and Copies of the notice can also be picked up at OHA’s The second item was the Hala environment it lived in. which are used to represent the As we reflect on the office located at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Hono- passing from one realm into the many of our küpuna lulu, Hawai‘i during business hours. All expressions next. Hala in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i means who have done great “to pass.” It is used in funerals to things and have of interest and statements of qualifications must be promote passing from this physical passed, we add Aunty postmarked or delivered to OHA by 2:00 p.m., Friday, realm into the next where Aunty Diana to those rare April 12, 2019. Facsimiles, emails, and other forms of Diana will be reunited with her treasures of the vast loved ones, her husband Fidelis and ocean of küpuna of electronic submittals will NOT be accepted. her Creator. who’s knowledge we The third item was the wood roses can access because which are used to represent an ever- of the imprint that Inquiries regarding this lasting impression. The wood rose they have made on grows on a vine and starts off as a their shell of life. notice can be directed to soft yellow flower, bright and bold, The fifth item is the bright Miki Lene at (808) 594-1993. and when it reaches maturity, it colored tropical flowers 8 malaki2019 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] 8`Xef`b\bfîXb\XlsFecpk`d\n`cck\ccn_Xkk_\]lkli\_fc[j]fipfl% nAtive HAwAiiAn » news | feAtures | events

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OHA Board Actions LEGEND ‘Ae (yes) The following actions were taken by the Offi ce of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are sum- ‘A‘ole (no) Board of Trustees marized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted Ka¯nalua (Abstain) online at http://www.oha.org/BOT. excused

February 7, 2019 Motion Ahu isa Ahuna Akaka Akina Lee H. Lindseyr. LindseyMachadowaihe‘e 1st. Motion: Move to approve Administration’s recommendations on: Motion passes with seven • item 36, HB276 as suPPOrt; Ayes and two eXCuseD. • item 326, sB1009 as suPPOrt; and • item 348, sB1247 as suPPOrt witH AMenDMents on the OHA Legislative Position Matrix dated January 30, 2019, as amended.

2nd Motion: Move to approve Administration’s recommendations on new BiLLs (items 1 - 379), excluding item 36, item 326, and item 348, HB276, sB1009, and sB1247, respectively, along with the following revisions: ADD: • sB400 as OPPOse; as well as CHAnGe: • item 154, HB1114 from MOnitOr to suPPOrt; • item 187, sB1 from COMMent to OPPOse; • item 280, sB728 from MOnitOr to suPPOrt; and • item 297, sB889 from suPPOrt witH AMenDMents to MOnitOr on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated January 30, 2019, as amended. to approve Administration’s recommendations on new BiLLs (items 1 - 192) and BiLL POsitiOns fOr reCOnsiDerAtiOn Motion passes with seven (item 193), along with the following revisions: Ayes and two eXCuseD. CHAnGe: • item 81, HB1397, relating to residential leaseholds, from MOnitOr to OPPOse; and • item 179, sB1483, relating to residential leaseholds, from MOnitOr to OPPOse on the OHA Legislative Positioning Matrix dated february 6, 2019, as amended. MOtiOn to move to conﬁ rm the Board Chair’s appointment of trustee Dan Ahuna as the Chair of the Committee on resource Motion passes with six Ayes, one Management. nO vote and two eXCuseD.

once said, “He was defi - his 100th birthday. The Life and Legacy of “The nitely one of my biggest “Because Hawaiÿi is a land inspirations, maybe the big- far removed from all others, the gest. The red carnation lei, most distant populated place on Golden Voice of Hawai‘i” the spotlight on the ukulele earth, the people of Hawaii hold player in the middle, the on to their traditions – their his- By Jeffrey Apaka Ed Sullivan’s prestigious “Talk hula dancers coming out tory – dreams,” former This Week of The Town” and “The Dinah every once in a while - he Magazine publisher Ron Cruger. orn into a musical family, Shore Show” followed, giving invented all of that.” “The splendid voice of Alfred Alfred Apaka, Jr., came national television exposure for Apaka elevated many of Apaka remains in the memories from Hawaiian royalty. both Apaka’s golden voice and the romantic “hapa haole” of the Hawaiians. His magical His great-aunt, Lydia for Hawaiÿi. songs to international voice fi lled the sweet Hawaiian air Aholo, was an educator George Kanahele, a critical prominence, including: with thoughts of love and dreams Band the hanai daughter of Queen observer of Hawaiian music later “Haunani,” “Nalani,” “My of what could be. When Apaka Lydia Lili‘uokalani. Apaka’s wrote, “Alfred Apaka possessed Isle Of Golden Dreams,” sang a hush fell over those listen- father, Alfred, Sr., was himself an one of the most remarkable voices “Lovely Hula Hands,” “I’ll ing. Most had never heard such accomplished musician Weave A Lei Of Stars,” beauty weave through the air. It and later recorded with his Video Tribute Alfred Apaka, Jr. and Shirley Temple. - Photo: “Beyond The Reef,” “Ebb was romantic and strong. It made son for Capitol Records; Courtesy Scott Foster Tide,” “White Ginger you dream.” his son, Jeffrey, is also a View the 2011 Alfred Apaka Tribute Blossoms,” “Here In This Should you wander through the musician. Concert at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Village Hotel “on the map.” An Enchanted Place,” “Hawaiian Tapa lobby of the Hilton Hawaiian Alfred Junior’s great at: archive.org/details/AlfredApaka- enormous, golden, 4,000-seat Wedding Song,” and “Red Sails Village Resort in Waikïkï, you’ll talent eventually landed HiltonHawaiianVillage2011_338 geodesic dome was built by In The Sunset.” fi nd a life-size bronze statue hon- him a spot as a featured Henry Kaiser’s Kaiser Aluminum Apaka was planning his fi rst oring the legendary Hawaiian singer on the famed “Hawai‘i to ever come out of Hawai‘i.” and Buckminster Fuller (inventor national television special at romantic baritone, Alfred Aholo Calls” radio broadcasts - and Apaka was indeed the most of the geodesic dome) to accom- the time of his unexpected heart Apaka, Jr. At the statue’s 1997 then came regular shows with the infl uential Hawaiian performer modate Apaka’s huge audiences. attack and death at the age of 40, dedication, long-time family Moana Serenaders at Waikïkï’s of his time, setting the standard As his fame grew, he became a in 1960. He was interred with a friend, the late Gladys Brandt said, Moana Hotel. From there, he for all modern Hawaiian music. recording artist and rising MGM microphone in his hands in Hono- “His ability to render a Hawaiian moved to Don the Beachcomber’s Performances showcasing his movie star, spreading the appre- lulu’s Diamond Head Memorial melody was unduplicated for the where, in 1952, Bob Hope “dis- voice, good looks and personal- ciation of Hawaiian music around Park. On March 19, 2019, we time, and perhaps forever.” ¢ covered” him. Appearances on ity put Henry Kaiser’s Hawaiian the world. Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole remember what would have been 10 malaki2019 HAMOwA‘OlElOiiAN www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] HenisGLtOisryH n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events let his guard down. A spear struck Kekühaupi‘o, grazing his cheek and Kamehameha’s Warriors Were Well-Nourished drawing blood. That flesh wound scarred him, permanently. and höÿiÿo kula were gathered. several small hand-held weapons. like bath water. In the heat of battle, After three days of battle, a Many months of peace had pre- Hand-to-hand fighting required a it is said that the niaupi‘o chief of large contingent of warriors could ceded Kamehameha’s battle with great physical readiness, endur- Kohala, Kamehameha, and his fear- be seen arriving, by canoe, from Keawemauhili, the ruler of Hilo and ance, strength and agility that, less followers moved like a twisting Maui to support Keawehauhili. Hämäkua. Kamehameha charged today, would be difficult fully wind, blowing away those who Kamehameha’s forces were greatly his ali‘i and chiefly uncles to farm achieve. Kamehameha’s forces of opposed them. Observers of those out-numbered and tired. They By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, and fish to feed their warriors. about 32,000 went to Hilo by land warriors were filled with fear. could not possibly prevail against Dr. PH., r.D. Keaweaheulu and Kekühaupi‘o and sea. On occasion, Kamehameha an enemy now. Kamehameha and guided the building of halau, near Kamehameha possessed great would seize a flying spear and his armies retreated to their homes istorians describe Kapa‘au, to shelter the warriors strength and highly developed skill break it, perhaps to instill fear in in Kohala to fight another day. the remarkable fight- during martial arts instruction. in lua, the hand-to-hand fighting the enemy. Survivors of the battle Kamehameha did not always win ing skills, bravery and Kekükaupi‘o began preparing war- method. Any opponent was easily in Hilo, described that Great War- his battles, but even in his losses, fearlessness of Kame- riors for warfare. To attract chiefs lifted and broken. Kekühaupi‘o rior’s skills. When large numbers of he demonstrated a fearlessness and hameha, his warrior and commoners for his armies, was also skilled in lua, the fight- spears were hurled at him, Kame- prowess that was respected by all Hcompanion, Kekühaupiÿo, and their Kamehameha furnished their cala- ing method reserved for ali‘i and hameha warded them off with his men. ¢ armies. Whenever Kamehameha bashes with ‘ai (vegetables) and i‘a their elite warriors. Kekühaupi‘o spear. Or, Kamehameha could shrug prepared for battle, he assured that (fish) to create sturdy men that were could grab hold of an opponent, off spears, so they fell behind him. Information for this article is his warriors were fit, well-trained ready for martial arts instruction. break bones and mortally injure Amid the multitude of opponents from Kamehameha and his Warrrior and well-fed. To sustain warrior Kamehameha’s famous armies, the that warrior. On the battlefields, in Hilo, Kamehameha exhibited Kekuhaupi‘o, by Stephen L. Desha energy and strength during actual Hunalele and Huelokü were devel- Kekühaupi‘o would call out to his his fighting skills. During that battle (pg 149 to 180). battles, Kamehameha’s men har- oped there, near Kapa‘au. ali‘i, “E Kalani, here is the man.” It with Keawemauhili, for a moment, vested food from surrounding Battles in old Hawai‘i were seemed, to those who watched, that Kekühaupi‘o was enthralled… forests: bananas, yams, mahikihiki fought hand-to-hand with ihe Kamehameha and Kekühaupi‘o watching the unparalleled fighting shrimp, and young fronds of höÿiÿo (spear), pololü (long spear), and were able to shed attacking spears skill of his ali‘i. Momentarily, he

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I ka¯ne aha ka¯kou e na¯ ka¯ne Hawai‘i The Probate Court appointed a Trustee Screening Committee to nominate three candidates to be ma ka ‘ölelo haole. ‘Ae, he hopuna considered by the Court for appointment as a Trustee for the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop. ‘ölelo haole nö ia, akä ‘a‘ole ia The Screening Committee solicited applications from individuals who possess a deep he pilikia no ka po‘e o waho o ko käkou lähui wale nö, he pilikia nui sense of commitment and the ability to ensure Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s vision and ia no ‘ane‘i nei, no ko käkou lähui legacy are perpetuated into the future, and who have the experience and education to fulfill aloha nei. Mumulu maila ka mana‘o their duties and responsibilities as set forth in the organization’s governance policy, and haole ma nä wahi like ‘ole, ‘o ke be able to properly assess the performance of the Chief Executive Officer in managing the na Bryan Kamaoli Kuwada kula ‘oe, ‘o ka po‘o mana‘o nüpepa Kamehameha Schools. After reviewing resumes and vision statements of 51 applicants, ‘oe, ‘o ke kïwï ‘oe. A ua ho‘olale and conducting personal interviews with semi-finalists, the Screening Committee has leo honehone mai ia mau mana‘o iä determined that the following three finalists (listed in alphabetical order) best meet the kekahi o ka‘u mau käkou käne a hühewa ko käkou mau Probate Court’s requirements and desirable qualities and characteristics: mea punahele no mana‘o mai ka pono aku. këia malama, ‘o ia Ua uluähewa ia mo‘omeheu ANTON C. KRUCKY nö ka hiki ke ‘ike i pu‘e ma ko käkou pae ‘äina aloha. ka wä e hiki mai ana. ‘Ike ‘ia nö. A no käkou, nä käne, CORALIE CHUN MATAYOSHI ‘ONo ka ho‘oikaika nui o ka lähui ma ke kuleana o ia hewa. I kekahi mau ka mahina ‘ölelo Hawai‘i, küpina‘i makahiki aku nei, e noho ana au CRYSTAL KAUILANI ROSE nö ko käkou mau leo aloha ma nä ma kahi päkaukau ma ko‘u hale me The Probate Court required candidates to possess expertise in one or more of the following wahi like ‘ole, a ma o ka makakü e kekahi o nä wähine i küpa‘a loa i ke areas: ‘ike ai i ka manawa i kö ai ko käkou aloha ‘äina, a e ho‘ä‘o ana käkou e ‘i‘ini i ke ea a me ke kü‘oko‘a. Ke ho‘onä i ka ‘eha pu‘uwai o kekahi • Business administration, to include knowledge, skills and prior successful experience in ho‘omau käkou i këia ala i kïpapa hoa, he wahine. A iä läkou wähine managing a large corporation; ‘ë ‘ia e ko käkou mau küpuna paio e kama‘ilio ana, hö‘ike mai läkou • Finance and investment, to include management of land and monetary assets of a multi- wiwo ‘ole, e hanu ana nä hanauna päkahi a pau, ua pu‘e kekahi käne hou i ia ea o ke kü‘oko‘a, a no ia iä läkou i ka wä ma mua. Läkou. million dollar corporation; kumu, pono käkou e nalu akahele Päkahi. A. Pau. Pehea ho‘i käkou • Strategic planning and policy setting, to include responsibility for administering the i loko ‘oiai e hiki ana iä käkou e holomua ai inä ‘o ia ke ‘ano o kä affairs and/or setting policies for the direction and management of a large corporation or ke kükulu i aupuni kä‘oko‘a a kü käkou hana i nä wähine koa aloha educational institution; or ‘oko‘a nö ho‘i. ‘äina? Hiki ke mälama i ka ‘äina ‘A‘ole pono käkou e hahai i nä ke ‘ole käkou e mälama ana i nä • General areas of interest, including education, law, finance, or especially relevant la‘ana a nä lähui ho‘okolonaio i wähine? background in governance. The desirable qualities and characteristics of a trustee should kükulu ai. Hiki ke käpae i nä mea Maopopo ia'u ‘a‘ole he kanaka include: ho‘okuapu‘u, a paipai i nä mea e pu‘e nä käne a pau akä inä ‘a‘ole ho‘oikaika ana i ka lähui. ‘Ï maila ‘o käkou käne e hana ana i nä hana • A recognized reputation of integrity and good character Iosepa Näwahï i ka makahiki 1894 e mao ai ia mo‘omeheu pu‘e, he • The capacity to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary under trust law e pili ana i ka po‘e i ho‘okähuli i ke hewa nö. A ho‘ö ia mo‘omeheu i aupuni, penei: “ke olelo mai nei ia kona mau aweawe i nä wahi like • Respect for and from the community kakou e komo aku a e noho iloko ‘ole ma waho aku o ka pu‘e pono‘ï, • Consistent and active leadership in the community at large with specific emphasis on o ka hale kaulei a lakou i manao ai i ka hana a nä käne i ka wahine i e kukulu iho a onou aku ia kakou nä lä a pau. ‘A‘ole piliwi mäkou iä issues impacting the well-being of the people of Hawaii a pau e komo aku” (Ka Leo o ka läkou, ho‘ähewa mäkou iä läkou, The optimal candidate would have: Lahui, Iul 3, 1894). A kauleo ‘o ia ha‘i mäkou iä läkou pono e kali a iä käkou: “Mai noho käkou a ‘ae ho‘okö ‘ia nä pahu hopu a nä käne • A history of success in business, finance, or related areas iki!” i koho ai ma mua o ka nänä ‘ana i nä • A formal education Pili käna i ka hana politika o ia mea a läkou e kuhikuhi nei. manawa, akä pili ho‘i ia i ke ‘ano o A no laila, ke hume nö ka malo a • Outstanding personal traits guided by Hawaiian values ka no‘ono‘o nö ho‘i. A i loko nö o ho‘okala i ka ihe i mea e paio aku ai • A willingness and sincerity to uphold the purposes of the Kamehameha Schools Bishop kä käkou ho‘ä‘o ho‘oikaika e noho i ka hewa e paio ai ho‘i no ka pono Estate as stated in Pauahi’s Will and Codicils. a mana‘o ho‘i ma ke ‘ano Hawai‘i, o ka lähui, mai poina he hewa nö ua lalau akula kekahi o ko käkou këia a käkou käne e paio ai. I ko The general public is welcomed to submit written comment and support of the candidates, mau mana‘o i loko o ia hale kaulei käkou kü‘ë i ke kolonaio a me ko which will be filed with the Probate Court, if received before 4:00 p.m. on March 10, 2019 at a ka po‘e o waho i kükulu ai. A ‘o käkou külia ‘ana i ka hanu i ia ea the address below: ia ke kumu a‘u i makemake ai e o ka ‘äina, hiki nö ke ho‘okumu i kama‘ilio me o‘u mau hoa käne, no kahi lähui e palekana ai nä wähine ka mea, pono nö ka ho‘okä‘oi ‘ana, aloha o käkou. ‘A‘ole këia he nuku. TRUSTEE SCREENING COMMITTEE ka ho‘oponopono ‘ana, i këia mea. He kükala nö ia. He kähea. He koi. c/o Inkinen & Associates ‘O ia nö ka mea i kapa ‘ia ka E ho‘olohe i ka wahine, e hilina‘i i 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1477 | Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 mo‘omeheu pu‘e, ka nohona pu‘e, ka wahine, e käko‘o i ka wahine, i ka mea i kapa ‘ia ‘o ka rape culture mea e pono ai käkou a pau. ¢ E-mail: [email protected] 12 13 malaki2019 MO‘OlElO Nui www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] COver feAture nAtive HAwAiiAn » news | feAtures | events MODERN DAY WARRIORS BY KAWENA LEI CARVALHO-MATTOS

Above, with her ﬂ ag bearers close s she made her way to the center stage in Hawai‘i, that’s my home,” she refl ected. “We’re rep- behind, and the championship belt and of the sold-out Neil S. Blaisdell Arena, resenting our families, our people, and it doesn’t matter Hawaiian ﬂ ag wrapped around her, Ilima-Lei “The Ilimanator” Macfar- where we are in the world. We’re going to come out with Ilima-Lei enters the Neal S. Blais- lane could feel the swelling emotion our fl ag on no matter what.” dell Center-Arena to defend her and energy of thousands of fans cheer- As a descendant of the Hawaiian warrior chief Kahaha- title against Valerie Letourneau. ing her on in her hometown. wai, Macfarlane draws strength from her culture, küpuna, - Photo: Courtesy of Esther AThe sound of the pü, followed by chanting, fi lled the family, and coaches to continue fi ghting professionally. Lin/MMA Fighting area as a processional of kumu and cultural practitio- “There is defi nitely a reason why Hawaiians are drawn ners, dressed in mahiole and malo and carrying Hawaiian to MMA. It’s part of our DNA, it’s part of our history, fl ags, guided Macfarlane into the Bellator Hawaiÿi MMA event. As she made her way to the cage draped in a Hawaiian fl ag and lei, she sang along with the crowd to her chosen anthem, “All Hawaiÿi Stands Together” by Dennis Pavao. “Everyone was singing along to it,” Macfarlane recalled. “Everyone knows that song and it was such a powerful moment that showed how unifi ed we all are.” This “chicken skin” moment would later become the most memorable entrance of Bellator Hawaiÿi, with over 50,000 views online. That night, Marcfarlane successfully defended her title as Bellator Women’s Flyweight World Champion for the second time. “It was always my dream to fi ght at home in front of my family and friends, because not everyone can travel to the mainland to come watch me fi ght,” she said. “So when I fi nally got the opportunity at Bel- lator Hawaiÿi, I realized that it was way bigger Above, Ilima Macfarlane than that. It turned out with her Bellator ‘ohana. to be an opportunity to show the world not it’s part of our cul- only the talent that ture. We are drawn we have in Hawaiÿi to it and we are still with all the local warriors.” fi ghters, but also Native Hawaiians the atmosphere, have played a signif- the crowd, the icant role in MMA arena. We got from its beginning, to show them with decorated so much more fighters like UFC and I got to Hall-of-Famer “The show the world Prodigy” BJ Penn a little sliver of our and the current UFC Ilima, as a keiki, with her Hawaiian culture in the walkout. It was an featherweight champion Max “Blessed” Holloway being parents. - Photo: Courtesy incredible moment and opportunity to recognized on an international level for their success in of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane share Hawaiÿi with the world.” the sport. (See below for additional profi les.) Born and raised on Oÿahu, Native “Seeing such a strong Native Hawaiian presence in Hawaiian Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is blaz- MMA I think is incredibly badass. I love the fact that ing a path for women fi ghters in the Native Hawaiian fi ghter is our identity.” world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Outside of the ring, she works as a mentor with Inter- As a professional fi ghter for Bellator tribal Youth, a San Diego-based non-profi t organization MMA, Macfarlane started fi ght- that works with native and indigenous youth, using her ing professionally in San Diego platform to support and bring awareness to indigenous in 2015, and she currently holds issues. Macfarlane earned her Bachelor’s Degree in a fi ght record of 9-0. Macfarlane Cultural Anthropology and a Master of Arts Degree in has several fighter nicknames Liberal Studies with a focus on indigenous issues from given to her including “The Ili- San Diego State University. manator,” “Pineapple Princess” As an offshoot of her work with Intertribal Youth, and “Wahine Toa,” a Native Macfarlane partners with the organization to offer “The Hawaiian woman warrior. Illimanator” Scholarship, which provides indigenous and “It always gives me such an native girls the fi ghting chance to further their education. immense sense of pride when She used funds from her fi rst MMA belt win to start the my supporters call me a scholarship for 13 to 19-year-old indigenous girls. wahine toa. Its also a very After getting some much needed rest and time off fol- heavy thing to be called. lowing her win at Bellator Hawaiÿi, Macfarlane is now It comes with a great back in training, preparing for an upcoming fi ght in San sense of responsibil- Jose on April 27, 2019. Her fans await eagerly to see ity to carry yourself what’s next for this mixed martial artist. Although still as wahine toa,” said in the making, Macfarlane’s legacy both in and out of the Macfarlane. MMA cages continues to encourage and inspire Hawai- Family is the main ians to work together and fi ght for a better future. motivator for Macfar- “I feel like fi ghting has allowed me to be a teacher, just lane. Being the youngest in a different classroom,” said Macfarlane. of six siblings, Macfarlane “My mission with this scholarship is to provide young grew up in a big Hawaiian household in native girls a fi ghting chance to not only succeed, but Nu‘uanu Valley, with parents who remain her to live,” she said. “Statistically, indigenous women and biggest supporters and source of inspiration. girls face the highest rates of violence and have some of Macfarlane is proud of her Native Hawaiian the highest numbers of missing and murdered peoples. I roots and represents Hawaiÿi in each one of her want to give young native girls hope that there is more to fi ghts abroad. However, since almost all MMA this life than the one they know. I want to give them the matches happens on the continental U.S., fi ghting confi dence to fi ght back, the opportunity to see outside at home in Hawaiÿi was always a goal for Macfar- of the rez or the islands, and the strength to realize their lane. “I am a Native Hawaiian. My roots are back divine feminine power.” ¢

Compiled by native Hawaiians have maintained a dominant presence in the world of t. Jay thompson professional mixed martial arts since it’s early days in the mid-1990s. Heres a THE NINE and Jason Lees brief overview of ust some of the many prominent native Hawaiian MMA fighters:

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TRAVIS “HAPA” KENDALL “DA MAX “BLESSED” YANCY “THE BJ “THE DAVID “KAWIKA” RAQUEL PA‘ALUHI RAY “BRADDAH” RAY “BRADDAH BROWNE SPYDER” GROVE HOLLOWAY KID” MEDEIROS PRODIGY” PENN PA‘ALUHI One of the first female COOPER, JR. BOY” COOPER, III Browne held a strong from wailuku, Maui, Grove from wai‘anae, O‘ahu, A Makaha, O‘ahu native undeniably the most A pioneer of professional professional MMA fighters Another fighter from the 2018 was a stellar year for presence in the has fought across multiple Holloway is the current and a wai‘anae High prolific and successful Hawaiian MMA fighting, in Hawai‘i, rauel credits early days of professional “Braddah Boy,” and he is heavyweight class in leagues including the ufC undisputed ufC school graduate, Medeiros native Hawaiian MMA Pa‘aluhi was the very first her father for encouraging MMA in Hawai‘i, Cooper, regarded as a rising star the ufC and other fight and Bellator MMA, and featherweight champion, currently fights in the fighter in history, Penn native Hawaiian to step her to pursue a career Jr. fought and won at to watch - setting records leagues. He won the MMA- attained notoriety winning with a 20-3 record. welterweight division is known around the into an MMA ring here and in combat sports. in superBrawl 3 at the neal for fastest knockouts in based reality tv show the the ultimate fighter 3, Holloway speaks freuently of the ufC, and has a world, having earned win at futureBrawls 1 and addition to MMA, she has Blaisdell Arena in 1997. the first round: :04, :08, ultimate fighter: team an MMA-based reality about and credits his record of 15-6. He is the and defended the K-1 and 2 at Gussie L’amour’s in a black belt in Brazilian He accrued a 14-9 record :12, and :18. Last year, Liddell vs. team Ortiz. He is tv series. Grove proudly hometown for his warrior nephew of David “Kawika” ufC’s championship belts Honolulu, in 1996. He now Jiu-Jitsu and has several against notable opponents he famously defeated an currently married to ronda wears a large tattoo of King spirit. Pa‘aluhi (see right) numerous times across trains his two kids, rauel international Brazilian Jiu- across multiple weight opponent who had rousey, former women’s Kamehameha on his back. and credits him for multiple weight classes. (see right) and David Jitsu world Championship classes over his decade beaten his father at the Photo: ESPN.com bantamweight champion inspiring him to fight. He currently resides in his “Bubba” in MMA at his titles. rauel credits one long career, and now neal Blaisdell Arena Photo: ESPN.com and actress. hometown of Hilo, and has gym, the Hakuilua training of Kamehameha’s top trains his sons. 14 years prior. Photo: ESPN.com an MMA gym franchise. Center in their hometown warriors as their ancestor. Photo: UFC.com Photo: Sherdog.com Photo: Tapology.com of wai‘anae. Photo: Bleacherreport.com Photo: Wombatsports.com Photo: Tapology.com 14 malaki2019 ‘AlEMANAkA www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] CALenDAr n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events

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EVENTS IN HONOR OF PRINCE JONAH Ku¯HIO¯ KALANIANA‘OLE March is the birthday month of Prince Jonah Ku¯hio¯ Kalaniana‘ole. As a delegate to the U.S. Congress, he advocated for the Hawaiian Homes > The 9Th museum Commission Act, which passed in 1921. In addition, he founded the institution which has become the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. - annual ana- Saturday, March 23, Illustration: Kaleena Patcho hola prince 12pm-7pm kÜhiÖ DaY Bishop Museum kaua‘i sTeel Papakölea ‘Ohana Health Fair is Andrew‘s, Von Holt Room at 229 celeBraTion 100 Year Celebration guiTar FesTival Na Hulu Kahu O Papakölea, the Queen Emma Square. Mar. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 of the first Hawaiian Mar. 1-2, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Esteemed Caregivers of Papakölea. p.m. Civic Club Enjoy steel guitar performances The community event focuses on aloha ‘Äina moanalua Kauaÿi, Anahola Beach Park by Hawai‘i steel guitar masters and providing community caregivers Mar. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. > celeBraTion unDer amateurs at the 4th Annual Kaua‘i with information, resources and The Aloha ‘Äina Moanalua > ‘Ölelo hawai‘i classes The lahaina BanYan Steel Guitar Festival! There’s services to support Community curriculum is now available for Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, Tree plenty of fun for the whole ‘ohana Caregivers and their kupuna. There schools wanting to explore the 6pm-7:30pm Saturday, March 23 and 24, which include workshops, jam will be Native Hawaiian service Moanalua ahupua‘a. The grade 4 O‘ahu, Kapolei, Council for 9am-5pm (both days) sessions, educational presenta- agencies and organizations and cul- unit includes a Moanalua ahupua‘a Native Hawaiian Advancement Lahaina Banyan Tree tions and hands-on opportunities. tural practitioners that will provide map, old photographs of the ares, (CNHA) Office Keiki activities, exhibits, Free. Courtyard Kaua‘i at Coconut insight and information on how to and lesson plans featuring mo‘olelo Maui-Made art, music and hula Beach. For more information call promote healthy ‘ohana lifestyle of Moanalua. Free (and includes Monday’s, March 4, 11, 18, 25, (808) 822-3455. choices. Free. Lincoln Elementary all materials). Moanalua Middle 6pm-7:30pm > ali‘i sunDaY School. For more information about School Library. Register now; O‘ahu, Waialua, Wailua Court Sunday, March 24, 9am inTo The wooDs this event, contact Cappy Solatorio, space s limited. Open to other grade House Kawaiahaÿo Church Mar. 1 & 8, 7:30 p.m.; Mar. 2 & 9, Event Chair at (808) 673-9072. levels on request. Contact Pauline Learn the basics of ‘Ölelo Church service honoring 6:00 p.m.; Mar. 3 & 10, 2:00 p.m. Worsham at pworsham@moanalu- Hawai‘i Prince Kühiö The Kamehameha Schools The lasT roYal DeaTh agardensfoundation.org to register Kapälama High School Perform- anD Burial unDer The and for more information. > kÜhiÖ cenTer sTage > mauna ala services ing Arts Department and Keaka kapu sYsTem celeBraTion Tuesday, March 26, 9:00am Kamehameha presents “Into the Mar. 6, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ha‘a koa conFerence Saturday, March 16, 5pm-8pm Mauna ÿAla Chapel Woods,” an epic fairytale musi- The 2019 Experts at the Cathe- Mar. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. O‘ahu, Ka Makana Aliÿi Mall, Church Services honoring cal about wishes, family and the dral Series is holding their last Come and learn the history of Center Stage Prince Kühiö choices we make. Kamehameha public lecture (of six) on the life and the Hawaiian ha‘a, benefits and Music, hula and historic dis- Schools Kapälama Princess Ruth death of Kamehameha the Great application today. You will have the plays honoring Prince Kühiö > prince kÜhiÖ paraDe Ke‘elikölani Auditorium. Doors beginning January 30, in com- opportunity to attend a workshop in waikïkï open 30 minutes before showtime. memoration of the bicentennial of where you will learn a traditional > hawaiian homesTeaD Saturday, March 30, Starting $10 for adults and $5 for students/ his death in 1819. Nanette Naioma Hawaiian ha‘a. Free. Seating is celeBraTion: cel- 9:30am children. For more information Napoleon, O‘ahu Cemetery Burial limited and registration is required. eBraTing 100 Years Waikïkï, Kaläkaua Avenue please call (808) 842-8356. Ground & Historic Site (1998) and Please visit haakoa.com to register Saturday, March 23, 10a-3pm Featuring community groups, Ralph Thomas Kam, Death Rites and obtain more information. Kame- O‘ahu, Nänäkuli Public Library floats, marching bands and 9Th annual papakÖlea and Hawaiian Royalty: Funer- hameha Schools, Kea‘au Campus, announcement booths ¢ ‘ohana healTh Fair ary Practices in the Kamehameha Hä‘aeamahi Dining Hall. Contact > Free aDmission anD Mar. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Kaläkaua Dynasties, 1819- Pua Ishibashi at (808) 989-4844 for concerT aT Bishop This year’s theme for the Annual 1953(2017). Free. Cathedral of St. additional information. ¢ Kamehameha 200th anniversary with art show

follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | watch us: /OHAHawaii NA¯ HANANA malaki2019 15 events knowledge and the stories of this land. Increasingly, our children Kamehameha commemorated in paint and prose refl ect this renewal of knowledge. By David Ka¯wika eyre Now, in most classrooms, our hope for healing. or my culture.” haumäna know what a kölea is. Note/preface: The Volcano Some backstory on Sam Ka‘ai said in Hawaiki They know the names of our ali‘i, Art Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes that last sentence: when Rising, “Hawaiians knew some- the stories of our wahi pana, our National Park is hosting NIUHI- I started teaching at thing was wrong. They knew that sacred places. They are growing SHARK, a fi ne art exhibit February Kamehameha in 1989, I Hawaiian kids were okay until the kalo and learning to ku‘i. They are 16 – March 24. This exhibit honors was stunned one morn- third grade and all of a sudden in singing the songs of this place and Kamehameha The Great in both ing when, mentioning a the fourth grade when they started these heroes, in the fi rst language of paint and prose with original Kamehameha feat to my to teach them social history and they this land, including all three verses paintings created by Carl F.K. 10th graders, I was met started to collapse and not make it. of Hawai‘i Pono‘ï, whose refrain Pao, paired with selections from the with a low moan of boos Because some guy in a silk stocking reminds us to defend Kamehameha book Kamehameha–The Rise of a from the back row. I sat and powdered wig is not the father “me ka ihe”—with the spear. The King by Käwika Eyre. In the follow- down and we talked. of OUR country. Because Daniel spear of paint and prose. ing piece, the author reﬂ ects on the Turned out these were all Boone is not OUR hero. We had signifi cance of Kamehameha’s life, boarding students from our heroes, but nobody was singing David Käwika Eyre taught as well as our stories: Ka‘ü. Young men who about Hawaiian heroes. Everybody Hawaiian language at Kame- were the descendants of was singing of some other hero. So hameha Schools for 23 years and 019 marks the 200th year of rugged Ka‘ü warriors. you did not belong to that society.” has authored seven books. His book the death of Kamehameha They had grown up With that mana‘o and the boos Kamehameha—The Rise of a King the Great. His beloved with stories about their of my students in mind, I began to won a Palapala Po‘okela Award for wife Ka‘ahumanu is said beloved chief Keöua– write, joining with so many other excellence in Hawaiian culture, a to have tattooed the exact cousin, rival and, by practitioners: navigators, danc- Nënë Book Award, a Moonbeam 2date on her arm: May 8, 1819. “Kamehameha Lua Training with Kekuhaupi’o,” original their account, victim of ers, chanters, farmers, speakers of Children’s Book Award and a Read The ‘ai kapu was broken in 1819, painting by Carl F.K. Pao, is one of the pieces featured in the the very Kamehameha Hawaiian, artists, paddlers, kumu of Aloud America selection award. which freed men and women to eat NIUHI-SHARK exhibit. - Image Courtesy of Carl F.K. Pao I was just acclaiming. our keiki and many more–all who together. Later that same year, Chief I soon learned from my were working to reclaim Hawaiian Kekuaokalani-Kamehameha’s students that they knew next to noth- nephew who had been entrusted NIUHI-SHARK Schedule ing of the very chief whose name with the great god Kükä‘ilimoku by > February 15: Hale Ho‘omana his great-granddaughter Pauahi had his uncle-fell with his wife Mänono Volcano Arts Center opening bestowed upon our beloved school, on the battlefi eld at Kuamo‘o, in a > February 16-March 24: and whose great feats had provided last and valiant attempt to defend Exhibit at Volcano Art Gallery the economic basis for their educa- the gods and kapu system that foun- > April 6-28: Exhibit at East tion. This was, of course, no fault dational to Hawaiian life from time of theirs. It is the responsibility of Hawai‘i Cultural Center in immemorial. 2019 is thus a year of teachers and school administrators refl ection and emotion. Hilo. to provide appropriate and relevant The commemorative exhibit will > May 4-5: Exhibit in Honolulu school curriculum. feature Carl’s artwork paired to key at Hawai‘i Book and Music As I now review that experience, excerpts from the book. His paint- Festival I am reminded of several quotes that ings will provide the visual base later came my way and confi rmed line experience of the event. Origi- to his people: “It is by our stories that all schools in occupied Hawai‘i nal drawings created for the stories that we live! Without them we grow were, and to some extent still are, by artist Brook Parker will also be blind, we grow deaf, and fi nally we teaching colonized content. These exhibited with the prose, provid- die in despair. Tell our stories over quotes are forever imprinted in my ing a fascinating contrast between and over. They hold our dreams and mind and provide fuel for the work Get two artists who are very different in our destiny. And stories untold will I do as a teacher: their styles. On April 8, the exhibit never be told again.” Nainoa Thompson, said to Kü‘ë will move to the East Hawai‘i Cul- In addition to the artwork and Pono leadership students at KS- tural Center for Merrie Monarch prose excerpts, the events will fea- Kapälama in 2011, “Hawaiians registered! Week, a bustling time for a usually ture appropriate protocol and panel were not expected to succeed. sleepy Hilo. discussions presenting different They were expected to fail. And Why, you might ask, use paint perspectives on the life of Kame- that expectation became part of For more information visit and prose to honor Kamehameha hameha, in particular his complex who I was… I grew up wounded, the Great? Carl and I will answer relationship with the Ka‘ü chief hurt, confl icted about the larger role www.oha.org/registry in a heartbeat: Because paint and Keöua, who often ends up holding and its disconnect and devaluing prose are the pillars of our stories! the short stick of history. Paint and of things Hawaiians. That created As Kamehameha is depicted to prose, protocol and conversations rage. I primarily saw it in schools. 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Ste. 200, Honolulu, HI 96817 say at the end of Kamehameha–The then can provide cultural, historical My K-12 education led me nowhere Rise of a King and his fi nal thoughts and educational experiences-and a to understand my past or my history Phone: 808.594.1888 | Fax: 808.594.1865 16 malaki2019 pOkE Nu¯HOu www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news Briefs n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events Manager at [email protected] Converging of Cultures or call at (808) 727-2184. 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This free, family-friendly event will have locally published music and books at dis- counted prices, cooking demos, celebrity entertainment, kids’ workshops, a used book swap, and food.- Photo: Courtesy Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival A small contingent of the Hawai‘i State Commission on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPac 2020) traveled to Aotearoa during the Kapa Haka national competition Te Matatini to share information about the upcoming festival hosted here in Honolulu June Hawaiian Carpentry Program designed to help Hawaiians jump start their career in Story-telling, books, 11-27, 2020. 27 countries will bring thousands of delegates to O‘ahu‘s shores to celebrate our amazing Pacific island cultures. During the 15 days of the festival, countries will present world-class performances, arts demonstrations, and their goods to share with our local carpentry. - Photo: Council for Native Hawai- ideas and music community. Go to www.festivalofpacificarts.com to keep updated on the latest news on this exciting festival! Festival of Pacific Arts & ian Advancement Culture 2020 Commission delegation to Aotearoa members: Michael Pili Pang, Misty Kela‘i, Kaho¯ku¯ Lindsey-Asing, Jacob Aki along with industry by providing students The 14th annual Hawai‘i Book & Maori TV Anchorman Piripi Taylor (center) and fellow Hawaiian Ikaika Bantolina (right end). - Photo: Courtesy of Honey Maltin-Wisot with training and certifications for Music Festival will offer two days an array of vocational jobs. Classes of readings presentations and book- will be available in Waimänalo, signings by local, national and Hawai‘i Island disaster relief total- Papakölea and Kapolei with a $50 internationally published authors, ing the package at $82 million. fee for all participants required on including music and hula perfor- The bill has support from the the first day of class. The fee will be mances by award-winning Hawai‘i House, Senate lawmakers and lead- refunded on the last day of class if artists and hula halau. ership, the Hawai‘i County Council, the attendance requirement is met. With multiple pavilions and and the Ige Administration and now The carpentry program is sponsored stages this year’s festival will fea- moves to the House of FInance Com- by the Council for Native Hawaiian ture 150 events that will display mittee where Chair Sylvia J. Luke Advancement (CNHA) in partner- Hawai‘i’s multicultural heritage has said she would expedite it. ship with the Kapili Like Program through its literary and musical arts. The eruption back in May and Aloha United Way. To register This free family-friendly event wel- started on the third and eventually visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ comes all. Festival-goers can also destroyed 716 homes and covered Participants gain a broad understanding of trades or call 808-529-1632. look forward to an arrange of multi nearly 14 square miles in the Puna conservation work on Maui through hands ethnic food as they take in a week- region of Hawai‘i Island. on learning with experts in the field.- Photo: ‘Aha Pünana Leo end of books, ideas, and music. Courtesy Na¯ Hua Ho‘ohuli i ka Pono This event promotes high quality Deadline to apply to Accepting Applications for programming and the promotion Helicopter overflight of Kı¯lauea Volcano’s summer Conservation Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, Preschool Program of literacy in a way that is fun and lower East Rift zone on May 19, 2018. - and The Nature Conservancy. This accessible to book and music lovers Photo: U.S. Geological Survey Leadership Program soon eight-week program will run from ‘Aha Pünana Leo is welcoming of all ages. June 10th to August 2, 2019. Mem- ‘ohana with three- and four-year For more information, visit www. 1180 which provides $60 million The Nä Hua Ho‘ohuli i ka Pono bers will work 40 hours per week and olds to apply for its Pünana Leo Pre- HawaiiBookAndMusicFeastival. in disaster relief for Hawai‘i Island Summer Program deadline is earn a bi-weekly living allowance of school Hawaiian medium programs. org. following the destruction casted last approaching! The program offers $800 before taxes. Keiki will learn to speak Hawaiian year by the Kilauea eruption. participants the opportunity to Upon their term completion, within three to four months. The $60 million in disaster Of the $60 million, $20 million learn valuable skills in environmen- members are also eligible to earn a Pünana Leo emphasizes the trans- is to be set aside in a state grant tal ethics to prepare them for their $1,252 AmeriCorps award toward mission of the Hawaiian language relief for Hawai‘i Island’s and $40 million is designated for a future career protecting Maui‘s education expenses. Summer par- in a family-based cultural environ- Kilauea destruction state loan with an expected payback natural resources. ticipants will also attend the Hawai‘i ment. Visit www.ahapunanaleo. from the federal government. The There will be five positions this Conservation Conference on O‘ahu, org to learn more about the inter- On February 8, 2019, the House spending of funds are subject to the Summer 2019 term with the following all expenses paid, in July 2019. nationally recognized Pünana Leo Public Safety, Veterans, & Military Hawai‘i County Council approval. agencies: Maui Forest Bird Recovery For more information and to obtain preschool programs located state- Affairs Committee and three other The state has already provided $22 Project, Maui Invasive Species Com- a application packet, visit www.nhh- wide. The deadline to apply is April House committees passed HB million in emergency funds for mittee, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, phawaii.org or contact the Program 15, 2019. ¢ follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | watch us: /OHAHawaii HO‘OlAHA lEHulEHu malaki2019 17 PuBLiC nOtiCe puBlic noTice involved in, any ongoing cultural Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. The lands ASM Affi liates is preparing a practices that may be occurring are associated with LCA 8516-B culTural impacT culTural impacT Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in any of the places outside of the awarded to Grace Kama‘iku‘i. assessmenT noTice assessmenT noTice in advance of the Proposed Kolekole restricted areas listed above. If you Proper treatment shall occur in Information requested by Sci- Information requested by Sci- Gulch Park Lead-Impacted Soil have and can share any such infor- accordance with Hawai‘i Revised entifi c Consultant Services, Inc. entifi c Consultant Services, Inc. of Response Action, State of Hawai‘i mation please contact Lokelani Statutes, Chapter 6E regarding of cultural resources or ongoing cultural resources or ongoing cul- Department of Health, Island of Brandt lbrandt@asmaffiliates. unmarked grave sites. The prop- cultural practices at lands makai tural practices on lands of mauka Hawai‘i. The current Kolekole com, phone (808) 969-6066, mail- erty owner proposes to preserve of Ali‘i Drive at Kahalu‘u, in Kaiwiki Ahupua‘a, South Hilo Dis- Gulch Park is located on TMK (3) ing address ASM Affi liates 507A E. the burials in place for perpetuity, in Kahalu‘u Ahupua‘a, North Kona trict, Island of Hawai‘i, TMK: (3) 2-8-015:015 in Honomü, Kuhua Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720. accordance with a plan prepared in District, Island of Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-6-011: 026 & 033. Please respond Ahupua‘a, Island of Hawai‘i. consultation with identifi ed descen- (3) 7- 8-014: 074. Please respond within 30 days to Glenn Escott at We are seeking consultation Burial noTice: dants and with the approval of the within 30 days to Glenn Escott at (808) 938-0968. ¢ with any community members that hÖlualoa 1sT ahupua‘a, Hawai‘i Island Burial Council (808) 938-0968. might have knowledge of tradi- norTh kona DisTricT, and SHPD. Interested persons are tional cultural uses of the proposed hawai‘i islanD, hawai‘i hereby requested to contact Jordan project area; or who are involved Notice is hereby given that Kea Calpito, Burial Sites Special- in any ongoing cultural practices human remains were identifi ed ist, State Historic Preservation that may be occurring on or in the during an Archaeological Inven- Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, general vicinity of the subject prop- tory Survey of 5.0-acres of land 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, Hawaii erties, which may be impacted by [TMK: (3) 7-6-021: 017 (por.)] in 96720 or Glenn Escott, Scientifi c the proposed project. If you have Hölualoa 1st Ahupua‘a, North Kona Consultant Services, Inc., (808) Share your and can share any such informa- District, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i. 938-0968, PO Box 155 Kea‘au, tion please contact Bob Rechtman The lands are associated with LCA HI. Please respond within 30 days brechtman@asmaffi liates.com, or 7713, ‘Apana 43 awarded to Vic- of this notice to discuss appropriate mana‘o! Aoloa Santos asantos@asmaffi li- toria Kamämalu Ka‘ahumanu IV. treatment of the remains. Individu- ates.com, phone (808) 969-6066, Proper treatment shall occur in als responding must be able to mailing address ASM Affi liates accordance with Hawai‘i Revised adequately demonstrate lineal and/ We want to 507A E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI Statutes, Chapter 6E regarding or cultural connection to the burials 96720. unmarked grave sites. The prop- on the above referenced land. erty owner proposes to preserve hear from you. puBlic noTice the burials in place for perpetuity, in Burial noTice ASM Affi liates is preparing a accordance with a plan prepared in A fragment of human skeletal Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) consultation with identifi ed descen- remains was found at TMK: (1) in advance of the preparation of dants and with the approval of the 2-1-002:007, at 49 S. Hotel St. an Environmental Impact State- Hawai‘i Island Burial Council in Honolulu Ahupua‘a, Honolulu ment for the proposed issuance and SHPD. Interested persons are District, on O‘ahu. Land Commis- of commercial aquarium permits hereby requested to contact Jordan sion awardees and former residents for areas within the West Hawai‘i Kea Calpito, Burial Sites Special- in the area include the families of Regional Fishery Management Area ist, State Historic Preservation Colcord, Cole, Elliot, Holmes, (WHRFMA) extending along the Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, Ii, Kuapanio, Lawrence, Lewis, west coast of Hawai‘i Island from 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, Hawaii Mahu, Pierce, Reynolds, Robinson, You can help inform the ‘Upolu Point, North Kohala to Ka 96720 or Glenn Escott, Scientifi c Rose, Sampson, Smith, Stuart, and Lae (South Point), Ka‘ü, exclud- Consultant Services, Inc., (808) Thompson. The remains are more O ce of Hawaiian A airs’ ing the following areas: Lapakahi 938-0968, PO Box 155 Kea‘au, than 50 years old and are of unde- Marine Life Conservation Dis- HI. Please respond within 30 days termined ethnicity. They will be future communications trict (MLCD), North Kohala Fish of this notice to discuss appropriate reinterred on site. Replenishment Area (FRA), Puakö treatment of the remains. Individu- Descendants of individuals strategies by taking Bay and Puakö Reef Fisheries als responding must be able to who may have been buried on the Management Area (FMA), Puakö- adequately demonstrate lineal and/ property and those who may have ‘Anaeho‘omalu FRA, Ka‘üpülehu or cultural connection to the burials knowledge of the remains are asked a short online survey at FRA, Wäwäloli FMA, Kaloko- on the above referenced land. to contact Regina Hilo of SHPD at Honokohau FRA, Papawai Bay 808-692-8026, 601 Kamokila Blvd. FMA, Old Kona Airport MLCD, Burial noTice: #555, Kapolei, HI, 96707 or Windy www.oha.org/comsurvey Kailua Bay FMA, Kailua-Keauhou kahalui 2nD ahupua‘a, McElroy of Keala Pono Archaeo- FRA, Keauhou Bay FMA, Red norTh kona DisTricT, logical Cons. at 808-381-2361, PO Hill FMA/FRA, Kealakekua Bay hawai‘i islanD, hawai‘i Box 1645, Käne‘ohe, HI, 96744. MLCD, Näpo‘opo‘o-Hönaunau Notice is hereby given that Interested persons shall respond FRA, Ho‘okena FRA, Ka‘ohe human remains were identifi ed within 30 days and provide infor- FRA, and the Miloli‘i FRA. during an Archaeological Inven- mation that demonstrates descent We are seeking consultation tory Survey of 14.682-acres of land from the remains, or from ances- with any community members that [TMK: (3) 7-5-017: 040] in Kahalui tors buried in Honolulu Ahupua‘a might have knowledge, or who are 2nd Ahupua‘a, North Kona District, or District. 18 malaki2019 lEO ‘ElElE www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee MesssAGes n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events Relationships are key for legislative success Legislators Advocate for Native Hawaiians he State Capitol is always bers Representatives Sharon Har, ith the thirtieth Native Hawaiian bills thus far. Equally busy during the Legisla- Nicole Lowen, David Tarnas, Tina Hawai‘i State Leg- significant, many other legislators have Board of TrusTees tive Session. Wildberger, and Cynthia islative been rallying behind our State legisla- Thielen, for their affirma- session Native Hawaiian legislators and their tive votes on this passing well under tors. For example, SB1451, staff work long hours in this bill out of their com- way, your OHA team has drafted by Senator Kalani Note: Trustee columns represent the views T W of individual trustees and may not reflect the fast-paced session, mittee. Similarly, this bill’s been working incredibly English and co-introduced the official positions adopted by the Office facing nearly weekly advancement in the Senate hard to ensure that our inter- by 24 other senators, would of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. filing deadlines in com- is due to Senate Committee ests are being represented re-establish Lä Kü‘oko‘a, Colette Y. Machado mittees – deadlines that on Hawaiian Affairs Chair and our mission fulfilled. Hawaiian Independence are necessary to meet in Maile Shimabukuro, also Our Advocacy Division, Day, as an official state holi- Chair, Trustee, Colette Y. Brendon Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i order to ensure legislation non-Hawaiian. Each bill specifically our Public Policy day. The bill recently passed Tel: 808.594.1837 continues to move forward Machado carries a second referral. team, has tirelessly poured Kalei‘a¯ina Lee out of the Senate Commit- Fax: 808.594.0212 in the legislative process. Successfully working through the many thousands tee on Hawaiian Affairs and Email: [email protected] OHA continues to play its Chair, Trustee with all elected officials of bills that are introduced Vice Chair, now awaits scheduling by ————— strong role as an advocate Moloka‘i to move Hawaiian issues each legislative session and Trustee, At-large the Senate Committee on Brendon Kalei‘a¯ina Lee at the Capitol, and we have and La-na‘i forward is successful advo- have spent countless hours, Judiciary. Vice Chair, Trustee, at-large been closely monitoring a cacy and is powerful. For well-beyond the boundar- Similarly, SB191, an Tel: 808.594.1860 wide-range of bills as well too long, Hawaiian legisla- ies of any given work day, to prepare OHA package bill, introduced by Fax: 808.594.1883 as being a champion for our package tors have carried this kuleana alone. testimony to be passionately delivered Senate President Ron Kouchi, which Email: [email protected] measures and other issues of impor- Advancing the betterment of the before a great many legislative com- would increase OHA’s pro rata share ————— tance to our lähui. Hawaiian people is the responsibility mittees, spanning a wide spectrum of of the Public Land Trust revenues Leina’ala ahu Isa, Ph.d. One such measure we have been of all leaders, especially elected offi- subject matter. from it’s current $15.1 million per Trustee, at-large both watching and advocating in cials, in this pae ‘äina. The steadfast determination of year to a much more substantial and Tel: 808.594.1877 support of is House Bill 402, and This issue has seen great support OHA is reinforced by the dedicated accurate amount to be used to fur- Fax: 808.594.1853 its Senate companion, Senate Bill from the community. A review of the and most-passionate leadership of ther the betterment of conditions of Email: [email protected] 1363. As drafted, these bills would legislative record reveals overwhelm- Ka Pouhana, Kamana‘opono Crabbe Native Hawaiians, has just passed a ————— increase the pro rata share of the ing supportive testimony, including and Ka Pounui, Sylvia Hussey, who, joint-Senate Committee on Water dan ahuna public land trust due to the Native testimony from across the civic club among joining our advocates to testify and Land and Hawaiian Affairs, and Trustee Hawaiian people to $35 million, as community, such as the Association before the Legislature and ensuring now awaits scheduling by the Senate Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau well as establishing an amount for of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, as well as that our interests are being represented Committee on Ways and Means. The Tel: 808.594.1751 Email: [email protected] underpayments dating back to July its O‘ahu Council and Hawai‘i Coun- there, have also diligently carried out senate committee on water and land ————— 2012. This bill enables the Hawaiian cil and several individual Hawaiian their many other responsibilities at Nä chaired by Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele Kaleihikina akaka community to receive overdue jus- civic clubs. Supportive testimony Lama Kukui without falter. has been hearing many bills this year Trustee, o‘ahu tice in receiving a fair pro rata share was also received from the Native Because of our immeasurable kule- that affect OHA and its beneficiaries. Tel: 808.594.1854 that is constitutionally due to them. Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, ana, each year, our teams are asked Thru his leadership and work with Fax: 808.594.1864 While OHA sponsored a similar the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i’s to operate above and beyond that of committee members Senator’s Keith- Email: [email protected] measure in a previous legislative Hawaiian Affairs Caucus as well as their counterparts in other organiza- Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, Fevella, ————— package, it is very important to give from the Kamehameha Schools, and tions and sectors of business, and they and Rhoads Native Hawaiian issues Keli‘i akina, Ph.d. credit to the Legislature’s Hawaiian individual community members. have performed remarkably. While continue to move foward. Trustee, at-large Caucus as the champion of this ini- Because of the nature of the leg- hard work is of no short supply this In the State House, HB402, drafted Tel: 808.594.1859 tiative this session. Representative islature’s quick filing deadlines, by time of the year, neither is our appre- by Representative Holt and co-signed Email: [email protected] Daniel Holt in the House and Senator the time this column goes to print, ciation and pride in our teams and by 25 other representatives, which ————— Jarrett Keohokalole in the Senate, the several deadlines will have passed with the level of work that they do. would increase OHA’s pro rata share, Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey primary introducer of each bill, have that will dictate the long-term suc- It has been an interesting year thus among other things, just recently Trustee, Maui both been outstanding leaders in the cess of these bills this session. far at the State Legislature, with new passed out of Representative Ryan Tel: 808.594.1858 preparation and advancement of these Between now and then, I am hopeful found interest in Native Hawaiian Yamane’s House committee on Water, Fax: 808.594.1864 bills, which have already received that legislators continue to see the issues taking form in the introduction Land, and Hawaiian Affairs. Repre- Email: [email protected] hearings in their first committee refer- importance of this measure and that of numerous measures beneficial to sentative Yamane has been receptive to ————— rals in their respective houses. the subsequent committee chairs Native Hawaiians and in relatively helping move along funding for OHA robert K. Lindsey Jr. That said, the success of each of will schedule the necessary hear- old measures now gaining traction. as well as other bills for Hawaiian cul- Trustee Hawai‘i these bills and their ability to advance ings to ensure these bills survive to With the rebirth of the Native ture, history, land use, and funding for Tel: 808.594.1855 in the legislature also relies upon the crossover, and eventually hopefully Hawaiian Caucus under the leadership the Department of Hawaiian Home Fax: 808.594.1883 leadership of committees. It is worth to passage and Governor Ige’s desk. of Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Lands. Freshman Representative Tina Email: [email protected] ————— nothing that the entire membership The continued supportive testimony Representative Daniel Holt, Native Wildberger from Maui and a member John d. Waihe‘e IV of the House Committee on Water, from community will be crucial, Hawaiian issues have found their way of the House Committee on Water, Trustee, at-large Land, and Hawaiian Affairs, is non- and while I mahalo those who have to the forefront of the legislative session. Land, and Hawaiian Affairs has been Tel: 808.594.1876 Hawaiian. I have much gratitude voiced their support, I urge you to With the support of their members, the a champion in the committee for not Email: [email protected] for Chair Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair continue to make your voices heard Native Hawaiian Caucus has been only Native Hawaiian issues but water Chris Todd, and committee mem- with the legislative process. ¢ able to help garnish support for several usage and protection as well. ¢ follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | watch us: /OHAHawaii lEO ‘ElElE malaki2019 19 trustee MesssAGes OHA’s Peak Opportunities in 2019… IMUA !!! Aligning OHA Resources loha Mai Käkou! benefi ciaries have a solid core of assets into loha mai käkou, value to our benefi ciaries and stake- As OHA approaches a cul- perpetuity. Last month I talked about setting holders? mination in 2019 of OHA will survive only if we a clear intention for how 40 years of effort and are able to satisfy the “REAL” we use our resources 5) Does our accounting and accomplishments, it is needs of our people. We must be where I stated, reporting system allow us Avery important to review just what particularly conscious of this now. A“The ‘responsible’ in fi scal to understand our fi nancial we have been trying to achieve and The more “REAL” our objectives responsibility is having clarity of resources adequately so that how we have been going about it. are, the more OHA can help our the intention behind how and why resources and activities are The more solidly we lay the foun- benefi ciaries by making benevo- we use our fi nancial resources for in alignment and are maxi- dations for OHA’s success, the lent choices. producing and supporting others mized? greater capability for achievement Communication will take on a in producing value in our com- at this time. But if we have broken Leina‘ala more important role at OHA. We munities.” dan 6) Do the fi nancial products we the rules, done what is not pono, ahu Isa, Ph.d. need to share with everyone the Ultimately, this means that our ahuna offer meet the diverse capi- and have taken shortcuts, then we new insights that we are working intention should be based on view- tal needs of our benefi ciaries have only ourselves to blame. For Trustee, At-large on, and become a proselytizer for ing our own value in helping other Trustee, Kaua‘i and strategic partners? individuals and organizations in and Ni‘ihau our communities to achieve their 7) Do we have a measurement own levels of excellence in their system that tracks our value value production. Therefore, I am dedicated production and improvement to aligning the resources and tools we have as an organization? at OHA with the wants, needs, and interests of our Native Hawaiian community 8) At any time when we look at what we in all aspects of our resource management are doing, is there value to our benefi - activities. OHA’s mission is to improve ciaries and stakeholders that is being the livelihoods of Native Hawaiians, and left on the table? And what can we do although this statement is broad in scope, to see that value is fully expressed? we can maintain a path forward by always vetting our alignment to our communities In our quest for excellence we have done by adequately answering eight basic ques- a lot to ensure that the benefi ciary-owned tions. These questions are: resources managed by OHA are used to their fullest value. However, like anything there 1) Do our fi nancial policies and regula- is always room for improvement. Internally, tions allow us to use our resources to the trustees and our staff are working every produce maximum value in our com- day ensuring that organizationally we are munities? maximizing the use of our resources for all of you. In turn, we ask that you help us 2) Is our spending and investment strat- ensure we are staying in alignment with egy in alignment with our mission? what is needed on your end. Clearly articu- lating answers to the above eight questions 3) Do the investments in our trust fund will keep all of us on the same wa‘a moving Photo: Courtesy Leina‘ala Ahu Isa align with our mission? in one clear direction. After all, the alignment we are seeking is between OHA and küpuna, this is one of the most important new ideas as we try to break others out of 4) Do we have a strategic plan forward all of you, our benefi ciaries. ¢ times in our lives. It is almost as if you have their rigid patterns of thinking. If we take that allows us to generate maximum been climbing a mountain for many years, advantage of these opportunities and create and now the “peak” is in sight. a need for “newness of life” at OHA, great The areas where OHA has prepared things are possible. OHA should be striving carefully will now become tremendously to improve conditions of all Native Hawai- KULEANA LAND HOLDERS productive. Our opportunities are at a “peak” ians around us…to use our infl uence to help E Ö Mai for achievement and for additional respon- everyone concerned to grow with us. THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and For more information on the sibility and power. If OHA tries to avoid Patience and perseverance will carry us its increased responsibilities, we might run through. Even though or lawmakers might County of Honolulu, County of Hawai‘i, County of Kuleana Tax Ordinance or the risk of losing everything, even in the resist our efforts, I think it is advisable to Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible owners to for genealogy verifi cation areas where we have prepared well and work patiently to bring them around to our pay minimal property taxes each year. Applications requests, please contact have taken responsibility. Completing our point of view. We shouldn’t withdraw from 808.594.1967 or email Financial Sustainability Plan gives us the the confrontations, but also not fi ght blindly. are on each county’s web site. ability to work on particularly exacting and That would guarantee defeat. We can still All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure [email protected]. detailed creative projects, from education, accomplish a great deal by transferring our and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. health and culture. The degree of stability energies to productive areas. ‘Onipa‘a!!! /FlªCEªOFª(AWAIIANª!FFAIRSªsªª.ª.IMITZª(WY ª3UITEª oha.org achieved at this time will greatly help our A hui hou, Trustee Leina‘ala ¢ (ONOLULU ª()ªªsª 20 malaki2019 lEO ‘ElElE trustee MesssAGes OHA Must Do More to Solve the Hawaiian Home Lands Problem ne of the greatest for water, electricity, sewage, and legacies left to the roads must often be built from Hawaiian people scratch. This is why some have consists of 200,000 said that DHHL is land-rich, but acres set aside for cash-poor. Othe purpose of homesteading. Constituting the third largest land Proposed Solutions estate in Hawaii, the Hawaiian Despite the challenges faced Home Lands Trust is central to by DHHL in administering the the vision of Prince Kühiö, who Keli‘i Hawaiian Homes Commission wanted Hawaiian families to own akina, Ph.d. Act, many potential solutions their own land. have been offered, some more The sad reality is that while the Trustee, feasible than others: vast acreage of Hawaiian Home At-large Lands Trust is more than suffi - • Lower costs: Create tiny cient to meet the housing needs homes which cost a fraction of of Hawaiians, there are several conventional homes. barriers to the fulfi llment of Prince Kühiö’s • Build up: High-rise condominium build- vision. ings can house more people on less land. To Prince Kühiö, the ability to own land • Develop rent-to-own programs. and pass it on to one's heirs was the basis • Go high-tech: Where there is little or no of intergenerational wealth. Unfortunately, infrastructure, build “smart” homes. for many Hawaiians who have wanted their • Reform the lease provisions so lease- own homestead and even for many who holders can borrow against the equity of the have obtained a homestead lease, intergen- land, to pay for construction or renovation erational wealth remains a distant dream. of their homes.

What can OHA do? 27,000 eligible hawaiians While administration of the Hawaiian are currently on the Homes Commission Act is the kuleana of a separate government agency, the DHHL, Department of hawaiian bettering the conditions of native Hawaiians is the kuleana of OHA. That means that home lands waiting list, where Hawaiians are not getting the hous- and thousands have died ing they need, OHA must be concerned. Not only is this notion common sense, it while waiting on the list. is also the law. HRS Chapter 10-3 tasks OHA with “assessing the policies and prac- Most of us know people who have spent tices of other agencies impacting on native nearly a lifetime waiting to obtain a home- Hawaiians and Hawaiians, and conducting stead. Sadly, by the time some applicants advocacy efforts for native Hawaiians and are called, many lack the income capacity to Hawaiians.” be able to take advantage of the offer. Currently, OHA pays $3 million a year Individuals and families seeking fi nanc- toward fulfi lling a 30-year, $90 million ing face a host of challenges. Banks will not commitment to DHHL to help fi nance infra- give homestead lessees the best fi nancing structure costs. Unfortunately, beyond this options, nor can lessees tap into the equity agreement, the two agencies have no formal of the land their homes are sitting on. process for working together, nor any regu- Ironically, it was Prince Kühiö 's original lar consultation. vision that Hawaiian homesteaders would I believe OHA can fi nd ways to impact be able to own their land in fee simple. He the Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. For knew that intergenerational wealth was not this to happen, OHA will need to embrace built on leasehold land. development of the Hawaiian Home Lands In addition to problems individuals face, as part of its kuleana to better the conditions the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the Hawaiian people. ¢ has struggled with a history of underfund- ing. This especially affects the ability to Trustee Akina welcomes your comments develop homes where costly infrastructure and feedback at [email protected]. follow us: /oha_hawaii | /oha_hawaii | fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | watch us: /OHAHawaii lEO ‘ElElE malaki2019 21 trustee MesssAGes A living wage will help alleviate Hawai‘i County Councilwoman - Sue Lee Loy poverty among Native Hawaiians onest, industrious and caring: “Like growing up with my father’s les- these three words perfectly sons of the ocean and its connection to t is pretty obvious to anyone makers to go slow. They fear describe Hawai‘i family, my professional career who does not willfully choose the impact on their bottom line. County Council gave me a profound insight that to be blind that too many ordi- I understand that. But as a busi- Member Susan “Sue” families are a product of healthy nary rank and fi le workers in nesswoman myself, I would ask HLokelani Keohokapu Lee Loy, communities which are guided by Hawai‘i are struggling to keep them to remember that when you for these are the values that have land use laws,” Lee Loy said. Itheir heads above water. I fully improve wages for those who do shaped her life. In 2016 Sue was elected to her support the call for a living wage not make enough to pay for neces- Sue’s father, the late David fi rst term on the Hawai‘i County for our friends, family mem- sities for their family, you can Keohokapu, was a longshoreman, Council, representing District bers and neighbors who simply depend on them to immediately and her mother, Patricia, was a 3, which includes Keaukaha, cannot get by on a full-time job at Carmen “Hulu” spend the extra money on things longtime Hilo Hospital nurse and robert K. Pana‘ewa, Waiäkea and Kea‘au. $10.10 an hour–our current mini- Lindsey they could not previously afford. is now an avid volunteer. Patricia Lindsey, Jr. This area is the heart of Hilo mum wage. But as a trustee of the The extra money our workers donates her homemade quilts to with all the amenities of a thriv- Offi ce of Hawaiian Affairs I feel Trustee, Maui will make if we enact a living the elderly residents at the Life Trustee, Hawai‘i ing community. Council District a particular obligation to speak wage will allow them to purchase, Care Center of Hilo. “My par- 3 includes two Hawaiian Home for the nearly 5000 native Hawai- not just goods, but critical ser- ents are the bedrock of why Land communities, the ians who currently make up over 14% of vices, such as childcare. I’ve seen too many I’m so committed to serving harbor, an airport, a landfi ll, our state’s minimum, or close to minimum families who are unable to give the chil- others in the community,” the Hawai‘i Community wage workers. I see their struggle. More dren the attention they need because they Lee Loy said. College, and the University than 50 percent of native Hawaiians are bur- are trying to pull income from two, some- Sue was born on O‘ahu of Hawai‘i at Hilo. It also dened by having to direct a third or more of times three, minimum wage jobs. They are but the family moved to includes major residential, their income just to rent! A 2016 statewide overworked, and their health suffers. Kids, Hawai‘i Island in 1974 so commercial, industrial and poll revealed that above 70 percent of native meanwhile, fend for themselves with very her parents could provide farm lands, approximately Hawaiians live paycheck to paycheck. A little supervision. Juvenile delinquency, the children an opportunity 11 county beach parks, and third say they struggle to pay for food. This poor performance at school and failure to to embrace a rural lifestyle the county zoo. “I’m the only cannot continue. graduate are the inevitable outcomes. where her father taught her Councilmember with two Our state Department of Business, Eco- Making the minimum wage a true living everything about the ocean. tigers and that is unique,” nomic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) wage addresses multiple socio-economic “Swimming, fi shing, surfi ng Lee Loy said. says that a living wage today should be $17 challenges. Women my age remember and exploring the shoreline Susan “Sue” Lokelani Keohokapu With just 19 months as a an hour–and that’s just for a single person when “a minimum-wage job could support with my Dad are the best Lee Loy. - Photo: Courtesy council member under her with no children. Food, rent, essentials. a family of three,” as Senator Elizabeth memories of my childhood. belt the most significant No luxuries. I don’t expect lawmakers to Warren recently pointed out. But she also Without me realizing it, my life was fi lled contribution with which Sue has assisted wave a magic wand and move the minimum noted that “Today, a full-time minimum- with many lessons of being cognizant of on the behalf of the Hawaiian commu- wage up to $17 immediately. But consider wage job in America won’t keep a mama and our ocean and its intrinsic relationship to a nity is the relocation of the East Hawai‘i this: if the minimum wage in Hawai‘i were a baby out of poverty.” It certainly does not healthy family,” Lee Loy said. Organics Facility. The facility was planned raised to $17 by 2024, nearly 13,000 Native keep the many küpuna who are still work- Raised in Hilo, Sue attended Waiäkea approximately 1,000 feet from the home- Hawaiians, or more than a third of Native ing at low level jobs out of poverty or allow Elementary, Waiäkea Intermediate, and stead community of Pana‘ewa. “Maile Hawaiian workers, would see their lives them to feed their mo‘opuna as well as they Waiäkea High School, Hawai‘i Commu- Luuwai and the Pana‘ewa community were improve. But making the minimum wage a should. Küpuna who care for their grand- nity College, and the University of Hawai‘i amazing. I just coached from the sidelines, living wage also delivers a benefit to those children in the absence of their parents, do at Hilo. It was during a college internship helped with the understanding of the land not on minimum wage now, whose wages not see the minimum wage as a “training that Sue was introduced to the world of use rules and the political process and will also go up. If you count those who wage,” a term that is being bandied around politics. “I had the privilege to work for the community took it from there. They would be indirectly affected, over 16,000 as an excuse to pay people less than they County Council Chairs Kalani Schutte, engaged with thoughtful, meaningful and or close to 50 percent of Native Hawaiian deserve. They are not “training” to climb Russell Kokubun and Elroy Osorio draft- compelling testimony that resonated with workers would benefit. A living wage will the employment ladder. They are simply ing legislation and County budgets. It was a each Council member and the Mayor. That help thousands climb out of poverty. trying to earn a living. I ask lawmakers to steep learning curve for me; however, I was type of successful civic engagement and Some business groups have urged law- do right by them and enact a living wage. ¢ lucky to work alongside some very smart self-determination make me hopeful for native Hawaiians such as Lehua Kalima, the future of native Hawaiians.” Alapaki Nahale-a and Amy Kalili. I feel so Sue lives in Pana‘ewa with her husband, lucky and blessed to call these Hawaiians Ian, a detective with the Hawai‘i County from mauka to my friends,” Lee Loy said. Police Department, and their children. “I makai… and Sandwiched between Lee Loy’s col- really married up and into a bigger and lege years and elected offi ce is a 20-year deeper understand of native Hawaiian online! professional career that includes work as a needs and issues. Ian and the entire Lee Loy successful strategic planner and well-versed family are cornerstones to native Hawaiian legal assistant with a deep and rich under- issues; when you marry the youngest of 12 Stay connected. stand of land use rules, regulations and children, your knowledge base of native oha.org policies. Sue also had the pleasure of serv- Hawaiian and community needs expand ing on the Hawaii County Water Board. exponentially.” ¢ 22 malaki2019 HO‘OHui ‘OHANA www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] fAMiLy reuniOns n A tive HAw A iiA n » news | feA tures | events E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa!

2019 are in the planning stages but are looking to do scheduled for Saturday July 13, 2019 at the Ala of Herman and Rose are Herman “Waha”, KINA/LINCOLN/BAILEY – We are a family reunion sometime in 2020 on O‘ahu. Moana Beach Park beginning at 9 am. Please Theresa, George, Vivian, Henry “Heine”, looking for the descendants of the unions ALAWA NAKIKE KAU AKI – Tutu Please contact Teave Heen 808-870-7656 join us to renew relationships, meet new addi- Darilynn, and Rosebud. Looking to of Meleana Kaimuali‘i Kina (Moloka‘i) and Daisey Alawa Nakike Kau Aki Gathering. Her [email protected] or Curtsi Heen Curtis. tions, play games, talk story, eat and ensure that update genealogical information. Please George Walter Lincoln, Nellie Lihue Lincoln descendants are invited to the 100th anniver- [email protected]. the keiki know their ‘ohana. For more informa- email [email protected]. Any and Charles Anson Bailey (Maui), Nellie Lihue sary of her passing on Saturday, June 1, 2019, tion email [email protected]. inforomation shared is greatly appreciat- Bailey (Maui) and John Domingo Joyce, Pearl at the Mänoa Valley Theater/Mänoa Hawaiian WOOLSEY– The descendants of George ed. Mahalo! Cemetery, 2822 E. Mänoa Rd., Honolulu. Woolsey and Mary Tripp are planning a fam- “Peachie” Marie K. Bailey (Maui) and West Graveyard Cleanup 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. fol- ily reunion on July 12-14, 2019 at One Ali‘i ‘ImI ‘Ohana • FamILY SEaRCh LaFortune, Meleana Wahineho‘ohano Nui HANAWAHINE/ KEAUMAU/ (Maui/Moloka‘i) and Samuel Moewale Kaleo lowed by a pot-luck lunch. Bring your own Park, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i. George Woolsey KEAWE – Looking for the descendants/ tools, chairs, leis, etc. Further inquires con- and Mary Tripp had ten children, all of CULLEN – Looking for genealogy records ancestors of Soloman Hanawahine(1874- (brother to Charles Lui Ko‘oko‘o and Kunewa tact your ‘Ohana Rep. or email rosejuly.yam@ whom have produced descendants: George for my great grandmother on my father’s 1921) and Kane Keaumau Keawe of Ho‘okena, Moewale). We are planning a reunion for gmail.com. “Buddy” (Bertha) Woolsey Jr., Annie (Herbert) side. Mary Cullen 1869-1920 married John South Kona. Kane later changed her name to October 2018. Please contact us at: oct2018. Kahikina, Mary “Kaekae” (Billy) Spencer, Fernandez 1860-1939. Their daughter Madeline Alice Keawe. Together they had the follow- [email protected] or call Phyllis @291-5826, LINCOLN – Descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln. Lawrence “Kanila” (Ku’uipo) Woolsey, James Fernandez Colburn. Please call or text Pauahi ing known children and (spouses); Joseph Kanani @ 674-6679, or Moana @ 744-9901. The ‘Ohana Lincoln Reunion Committee is “Kimo” Woolsey, Marion “Tita” (George) Colburn at 722-8400. Mahalo nui. Hanawahine changed to Kanawahine (Koleka Kuemo (-no)/Kolaimo – Looking for descen- planning our next family reunion for Friday, dants of Japanese drifters who came to O‘ahu Gramberg, Robert “Bobby” (Napua) Woolsey, – My ‘ohana and I Paauhau), George H. K. Hanawahine Sr.(1st June 21 (family tour) and Saturday, June 22, William “Bill” (Julie) Woolsey, Edwin “Eddie” ESTRELLA/SOEIRO wife: Victoria Kaupu 2nd: Julia Keala), Samuel in 1841, much earlier than the first Japanese 2019 (at Hale Hälawai) in Kona. Reaching out are planning a summer reunion this year on immigrants came to Hawai‘i. Kuemo or (Jackie) Woolsey, and Fredrick “Fifi/Fred” July 6, 2019 at Pu‘uohala Camp Park, Wailuku, K. Hanawahine (1st wife: Julia Keauhou 2nd: to the descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln! Please (Doris/Joyce) Woolsey. We will talk story, Miriam Dela Cruz), Mary Hanawahine born Kuemono (original name is Goemon) came contact the following Committee Members for Maui. The OHA newspaper has advertised my from Tosa, Japan and he naturalized to the have music, games, enjoy each other’s com- G-G-Grandparents “Estrella/Soeiro” informa- Kane (Henry Kaioula), Eva Hanawahine (Henry more information: Rowena Lincoln at 808- pany and have genealogy updates during the John Silva), Sophie Hanawahine (Fabiano Kingdom of Hawai‘i on Jan 10, 1845. He lived 497-1219, email: [email protected], or tion these last couple months. I have found in Honouliuli as a farmer from 1847 and seems reunion. Camping is allowed for a small fee. more information going back to the 1600s on Kealoha), Katy Hanawahine (Yan Gen Pil), Jonna Robello at 808-256-7817. (If neither of us For more information, please email: ohana- and Rachel Hanawahine (Albert Kamai). Any to married to a Hawaiian lady “Hina” on May answers the phone, leave a message please.) this line due to a friend that did this work which 20, 1851 according to marriage record. I am [email protected]. is appreciated. My e-mail also has changed to: information on our ‘ohana’s moku‘au‘hau will be valued. Please contact Quiana Danielson- also looking for descendants of Kolaimo, who’s HEEN/MEHEULA – Calling all descen- [email protected] original name is Toraemon of Tosa, Japan and MOORE – Calling all descendants of George Vaielua by phone 808-371-9660 or email qui- dants of Chung Mook Heen, known in Hawai‘i as [email protected]. I am the great-great naturalized to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i on Feb Harry A. HEEN married Mary (Mele) Helemika Keikeinaaloha Moore and Alice Hatsuko Moore GAISON – I am looking for members of 13, 1847. He worked as a carpenter under Mr. including: Esther (Kammery) Lee and descen- Kalihi Canoe Club (‘60s and ‘70s) under granddaughter of Soloman Hanawahine and Keaukahalani MEHEULA. Known Children: Kane Keawe, great granddaughter of Samuel Heart, married to a Hawaiian lady and died in William Ha‘eha‘e Heen, Afong Waianuenue, dants, Edith (Lawrence) Adriano and descen- coaching staff of Samuel and Sara Gaison. O‘ahu. Please contact Harry (808) 777-9187 or dants, Mathias (Gwen) Moore and descen- We are planning a get together. Please contact Hanawahine and Miriam, and grand of Naomi Phoebe Kaenaokalani, Moses Keli‘iolono Heen, Hanawahine. [email protected] Mahalo! Eliza (lulu) Lulukamakani, Ernest Nalanielua; dants, Joshua (Esther) Waikoloa and descen- Jeanne Kahanaoi at 354-7365. dants, Matilda (Herbert) Lee and descendants, Robert Kanehailua Kekuaiwahia, Edward – Looking for descendants or relat- KEKUKU APUAKEHAU – Looking for Katherine (Cisco) Valeho and descendants and GRAMBERG – Searching for the descen- KAIWA lineage from Joseph Kekukupena Apuakehau, Kahakelehua, and George Keawe-a-meheula. dants or any related ‘ohana of Herman ed ‘Ohana Members of ‘BILL KAIWA’, Harry may have had other wife’s, we are hop- Bernard (Pamela) Moore and descendants. The 1857-1936, and Miliama “Miriam” Kaopua, Odo-Waikoloa-Moore 2019 family reunion is Gramberg and Rose Anakalea. Children aka ‘SOLOMAN ANI. Please con- ing to connect with that ‘Ohana as well. We tact ROBERTA BOLLIG 320-248-3656 or 1857-1919, to Kalaimanokaho‘owaha also flh63kb@ yahoo.com MAHALO! known as Kana‘ina nui (Big Island Ali‘i), circa LOGO WITH WHITE BORDER 1778, to Alapa‘i Nui (Big Island King, 1725- KALAUPAPA – Are you looking for 1754). Any and all information will be great- an ancestor at Kalaupapa? Ka ‘Ohana O ly appreciate. Mahalo! Please send email to Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization made Miriam: [email protected]. up of Kalaupapa residents, family members and friends, might be able to help. KAUKA – Looking for descendants or related We have information on more than 7.000 ohana members of Deborah Chan Loy (DOB: people sent to Kalaupapa. Contact ‘Ohana about 1885) Please contact Glenn Ventura at Coordinator Valerie Monson at vmonson@ [email protected]. Mainly trying to kalaupapaohana.org or call 808-573-2746. locate sisters of my mother Irene Loy (DOB: LOGO REVERSED IN BLUE 1914) Married John Ventura of Kihei. Sisters: Ready to go after government contracts? KAMAKAU – Looking for anyone with infor- Lillian, Saddie (Sadie), Warma (Velma) and mation on Abigaila Ellen Hakalaniponi (also Agnes Kauka. known as Poni) Kamakau. Born at Kaopipa/ Let HI-PTAC assist you with our FREE SERVICES: daily listings of federal, state & county bids; MAIELUA – We are hoping to update the Kaupipa, Kipahulu, Maui on September 3, 1850 1995 genealogy book of the Maielua Ohana, workshops; and counseling to help you navigate the process and market your product or service. and died at Kahehuna (Honolulu) on January originating out of Lahaina, Maui. Our com- 20, 1884. Please contact 808-366-0847 or mon ancestors are Solomon Nukuhiwa Maielua We now have neighbor islands staff to serve you. Our grant with the U.S. Defense Logistics [email protected]. and Koana Kenolio Nehemia (or Nehemia Kenolio). Please contact J. Maielua by email at: KAMEKONA/LOA/KAHAWAI – Agency was recently renewed for up to 3 years. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Searching for genealogy, family members, fos- [email protected]. COLOR SWATCHES ter or hänai records for my Great Grandmother, is a subrecipient under our new gant. To receive assistance on the neighbor islands, please call: MAKUA – Looking for descendants or relat- ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA, born June 15, ed ohana members of Henry K. Makua (year of 1909, 1st marriage to George Loa 1927 (one birth: 1907, Honolulu) Father: Joseph K. Makua, Main: 596-8990, ext. 1007 child with/Rose Loa/now Rose Lani), 2nd mar- Mother: Mary Aukai, Sisters: Malia and Mele, riage to Francis Kahawai 1928 - 1929 (three Main number services the following islands: Sons: Henery and Donald Makua. Joseph and children with), deceased 1935. I am the grand- Mary may have orginated from Kaua‘i. Looking Hilo, Kona, Maui, La¯na‘i, Moloka‘i, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. daughter of Rose Loa/Lani, great grand daugh- for genealogical information. Please contact – ter to ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA. Please call/ [email protected]. Mahalo! lv mess/text Luana @ (808) 450-0103 or email Register with us today: hiptac.ecenterdirect.com [email protected]. WAIOLAMA – Searching for family members and genealogical records of George KEAWE – Looking for genealogy records or (‘Ainaahiahi/Kaaniaahiahi) Waiolama born For information, contact our office at: family members for my grandmother Hannah about June 5, 1892 in Kahakuloa, Maui. Keawe born 1875 in North Kohala, HI. Married Mother: Kawao Kaainaahiahi Kahakuloa, [email protected] or 808-596-8990 ext. 1007 my grandfather Henry K. Iaea born 1880 in Maui. Father: (George Sr.) Waiolama of Ka‘u, HI. Married 1901 Hon. Territory of Wailuku, Maui. George Jr. is a half brother of Hawai‘i birth 1896-1909. Index by name of my grandmother Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leialoha 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 111, Honolulu, HI 96813 mother Keawe Hannah, father Henry K. Iaea - Cook. 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