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Community EngagEmEnt Homeward bound PagE 18 Paintings given from Ke¯haunani abad, Ph.d. By Liza Simon Director the heart PagE 17 Families struggling to put a roof over their heads have CommuniCations By Ke¯haunani aBad Garett Kamemoto been turning to Hawaiian Community Assets for help. Manager Many have found success and secured permanent Artist Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a has Lisa asato rental housing. OHA has played a significant supportive painted a series of Hawaiian Communications Specialist heroes, from royalty to kumu hula. John matsuzaki role, pumping more than $500,000 into one HCA Digital Media Specialist program alone. Francine murray Artist Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a. - Courtesy photo Communications Specialist nelson Gaspar Ea | gOVERNaNCE Communications Specialist
Email/WEbsitEs a lifetime of service PagE 5 Na¯ HaNaNa | EVENTS [email protected] By Garett Kamemoto www.OHa.org PagE 25 www.oha.org/kawaiola OHA Trustee Oswald Stender retires this month after Hula contest returns to Waimea Valley @oha_hawaii 14 years on the board. He shares his thoughts on By Katie yamanaKa /officeofhawaiianaffairs leadership, Kaka‘ako Makai and helping to shape the /ohahawaii Organizers revive the beloved Ke ‘Alohi Hula Competition decades Second City of Kapolei as a Campbell Estate CEO. after it ended its original run.
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can make a difference.” The decade-old Nä Wai ‘Ehä case had thrust tears of joy accompany return into a spotlight the law in Hawai‘i that water is a public trust and not private property, and that such resources cannot be diverted without considering the impact on Native Hawaiian traditional and of water to na¯ Wai ‘eh a¯ customary practices, stream and ocean ecosys- tems, and drinking water. But more work remains at lons a day to Waihe‘e River and Waiehu Stream, For some, the water’s return to Waikapü and respectively, which the commission had ordered Wailuku signaled another step forward in ongo- Maui’s ‘Four great Waters,’ in 2010. ing community efforts to enforce the law and stop “It took years of waiting and lobbying the com- companies from draining rivers and streams dry community members say mission, then it took a contested case hearing up while hoarding the water for private profit. to the Supreme Court, back down, and then it took Most importantly, the same attention must by OHA Staff everyone agreeing that it was time to reach a reso- extend to East Maui and across the islands, where 90 percent of Hawai‘i’s streams continue n the latest sign of progress in the Nä being diverted. Wai ‘Ehä case, water returned Oct. 13 “We join with the community and OHA to two streams in Central Maui for the in celebrating this hard-won and long- first time in more than century. awaited restoration of stream flows,” said The Wailuku Water Co. and Hawai- Isaac Moriwake, an attorney for Earth- Iian Commercial & Sugar Co., which is justice. “While more work and continued a division of Alexander & Baldwin Inc., vigilance will be needed to protect these released the water from their diversions in resources, we take this moment to wit- Waikapü and Wailuku that had drained the ness another step in the march of progress streams dry. for these streams and others throughout The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hawai‘i nei.” Earthjustice joined with community groups Community members called on the Hui o Nä Wai ‘Ehä and Maui Tomorrow state Water Commission to hold diverters, Foundation, to celebrate the water’s return such as Wailuku Water Co. and Hawaiian to the last two remaining streams seeking Commercial & Sugar, accountable to the justice in the much-publicized case. settlements that have been reached. “This is a significant day,” said Walter Water is released from a valve above Kepaniwai Park in Wailuku, Maui, on Oct. Höküao Pellegrino of Hui o Nä Wai to maintain Kamaunu of Hui o Nä Wai ‘Ehä. “The 13 as part of a settlement agreement reached in April. - Photos: Alice Silbanuz ‘Ehä was among those to raise the issue the connection water has been returned.” at recent hearings in Kahului. “What to the past This restoration of stream flow occurred occurred after five months was no engi- more than two years after the Hawai‘i neering feat, it was a lifted-up plywood and a viable Supreme Court ruled in the Nä Wai ‘Ehä board with a stick holding up that sluice land base, case in favor of OHA, Earthjustice and a gate and a stone underneath that sluice native broad-based alliance of farmers, cultural gate,” Pellegrino said. hawaiians will practitioners, environmentalists and their He also mentioned that problems remain participate supporters. with sticks and stones, delays in covering in and “This case not only benefits Native intake grates, incorrect locations for meter Hawaiians, but it strengthens the broader gauges and unreliable measuring systems. benefit from Hawai‘i,” said Kamana‘opono Crabbe, In addition, parts of ‘Ïao and Waikapü responsible Ka Pouhana and CEO at OHA. “Everyone streams remain dry. There is also work to stewardship benefits from water. It’s a public trust, for be done to ensure, for example, that the of Ka Pae all agricultural farmers and for the greater remaining diversion dams are modified to ‘a¯ina o good of people who want to enjoy it for enable passage of native stream life. recreation, and most of all, clean drinking “If the ‘o‘opu come from the ocean and hawai‘i. water for everyone. This is a public concern, get right here, what are they going to do?” but it’s also a public benefit for everyone John Duey, left, and members of Hui of Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯ locked in an embrace and asked John Duey of Hui o Nä Wai ‘Ehä. throughout the state.” overcome with emotion after the water release at ‘I¯ao Stream. The return of “They have dry rock; they can’t survive on In April, the state Commission on Water water to Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯ is historic and vital to the well-being of the community. dry rock, so we got to get connectivity from Resource Management approved a settle- Much more work needs to be done in Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯ and elsewhere, notably here for the other 1,000 feet, so we still got ment in which Wailuku Water Co. and East Maui. The legal precedent set by the case will be vital to future successes a problem.” Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar agreed to that will be pursued beyond Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯. Pellegrino added: “If we want to see this restore up to 10 million gallons a day to stream flow mauka to makai, this is the time Wailuku River and 2.9 million gallons a day to lution of this part of the case,” said Pam Bunn, an to push, because, these guys, who knows what’s Waikapü Stream. attorney for OHA. “It means that communities going to happen tomorrow. So mahalo, please The settlement also maintained the restoration can make a difference. They can, by speaking käko‘o us, support us, and continue to push for of 10 million gallons a day and 2.5 million gal- truth to power and insisting on their rights they mauka to makai flow.” ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ea nowemapa2014 5 gOvErnAnCE It is a concept remembered. “It had nothing to do with the trust, so there’s that was reinforced the problem: the system is rigged.” during his time In fact, Stender gave an interview alleging the system at the Estate of was rigged and the appointments to the board were politi- James Campbell. cal rewards, angering his fellow trustees. Former state House His mentor was Speaker Henry Peters was on the board before Stender was Herb Cornuelle, appointed. After his appointment, former Senate President chairman at the Richard “Dickie” Wong, Maui educator Lokelani Lindsey and Campbell Estate. attorney Gerard Jervis were appointed to the board. Stender remembers “The only way to end that whole political process was to Cornuelle would tell bring the house down. That’s when I started to rally the troops: him: “Always close the students, the teachers, the alumni and the community,” circles. If someone he said. is causing a prob- He says he admires the teachers and the community who oz Stender lem that needs to rallied to his side as they had the most to lose. He later be fixed, fix it.” received some sense of validation from Nakamura, who had For Stender, clos- retired from the bench. reflects on ing circles is done “He said all this ruckus I was raising was necessary. The with respect, love Supreme Court was being compromised by this whole process and charity. of appointments.” Stender said. a lifetime Nakamura died a few months later and then the high court Live, work, play decided stop appointing trustees to the Bishop Estate, leaving It was 1958 when the decision to the probate court. “I’d like to think that (Naka- of service Stender joined mura) did it,” Stender said, “He talked to them. I give him Campbell Estate as credit for changing the process of trustee appointments.” an assistant prop- Stender sued to oust Trustee Lokelani Lindsey, who was Oswald Stender at his home in Maunawili, with his beloved dog, Kaena, in his lap. - Photo: Nelson Gaspar erty manager. At accused of micromanaging the Kamehameha Schools. Ulti- that time, Campbell mately, all of the trustees were ousted or resigned, including Estate was going Stender. Lindsey had become the focal point for student, as he prepares to step down, the long- through a master planning for a community 22 miles outside teacher and community protests over allegations she micro- Honolulu with no major connecting infrastructure. The con- managed the Schools. But Stender said it all started with a time OHa trustee reminds us to ‘always cept was to come up with a community with a place for people desire to get the right people to be trustees of the Kame- close circles’ live, play and work. Stender, as chief executive officer from hameha Schools, not political appointees. 1976 to 1988, played an instrumental role in getting govern- by garett Kamemoto mental approvals for the Second City of Kapolei. Why oha? He marvels that the plan developed in 1958 is very close “People say ‘Why OHA?’ I said, same problem. Here you or Oswald Stender, it has always been about closing to what is developing in Kapolei today. Stender said: “All of have an organization that’s good for the Hawaiian. Kame- circles, fixing problems and doing what he believes it would not have happened if the trustees didn’t get all the hameha is good for the Hawaiian. OHA is the only thing that to be the right thing, even when it is not the popular experts that they needed to help them make those decisions. the Hawaiians had and the reputation at the time was cruddy. thing. It’s amazing that it all worked.” I mean when you mentioned OHA, everybody thought it was On a dreary, overcast day in October, he is sitting in His goal in life at that time was to retire at 55, and while a joke.” Fa rocking chair at his home in Maunawili, reminiscing about his official resume lists his retirement in 1988, he stayed on Stender’s chuckle is distinctive and easy. He’s recalling his his years at Campbell and Bishop estates and as a trustee at as a senior adviser until 1990. decision to become an OHA trustee without realizing he had the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. He says he sincerely believes to run for a political office. He placed his name on the ballot OHA’s best days are ahead. ‘Bring the house down’ in 2000. He was elected and has served ever since. But at 83, he is ready to retire. “I’ve done everything I It was 1989. Stender was summoned to meet with the state His focus was payments to Hawaiians for the state’s use of wanted to do,” Stender said. “I think I’ve done a lot. It’s time Supreme Court. He was informed he had been selected as a ceded lands, an issue that had been unresolved for 30 years. to stop.” Stender’s term at OHA ended on Election Day as he trustee of the then-Bishop Estate. He was taken aback. He He believes Hawaiians should have gotten more from the has chosen not to run for re-election. had been urged to apply, but did not. He felt the position was state. “I tell people if I die today, I’m happy with my life,” he a political reward and viewed himself as apolitical. But at the “I’m really disappointed in the Legislature and administra- adds. meeting, he was informed he needed to immediately accept tion, for they all admit to the fact that the Hawaiians were Then his visage changes. The look in his eyes says he is or reject the offer. shortchanged and the Hawaiians are owed this money but about to say something that’s been gnawing at him. “I did do it because: 1) it’s a very prestigious appointment, they won’t pay,” Stender said. “I hope the (OHA) trustees find another way to manage 2) I’m an alumni and 3) I had issues with the things that Kaka‘ako, because the way it’s set up, it’s not going to Bishop Estate was doing, which I didn’t like, and I thought Kaka‘ako makai work.” this was a way to fix it,” Stender said. To settle some of the back payments owed to OHA, the His words might infuriate some. But it is hardly the type Stender later met with one of the justices, Edward Naka- state agreed to transfer an estimated $200 million in land in of thing that is unexpected from a man whose friends and mura, over breakfast and asked why he was chosen. Nakamura Kaka‘ako Makai to the agency. To Stender, his fellow trustees admirers call straightforward and principled. told him he was a compromise candidate: that the justices are trying to micromanage development in the area. Stender was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his were deadlocked over political appointments but no one had “The trustees all feel that they have to have their hand in it, tütü käne in Hau‘ula who, Stender says, “pounded into me a problem with Stender’s appointment. but they shouldn’t.” that if there’s something wrong, fix it. Don’t let it stew.” “I was a political fix to a problem that they had,” Stender He said it is impos- See Stender On PaGe 10 6 nowemapa2014 ho‘okahUa WaIWaI www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] ECOnOMiC SElF-SuFFiCiEnCY n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS Capping the caucus meeting was Business caucus promotes access to help, resources a roundtable discussion on policy priorities aimed at helping Native by Harold nedd “When we were asked to host the Business Administration provided is a market here in Hawai‘i with the Hawaiian businesses succeed. The caucus, we jumped at the opportu- an overview of grants, loans and U.S. Department of Defense, but discussion centered around such ozens of Hawaiian busi- nity in an attempt to ensure that resources it makes available to help there are also markets in 49 other topics as challenges these busi- ness people descended Native Hawaiian small businesses entrepreneurs and others thrive. states. It was when I went into those nesses share, the role the Hawai‘i on the Hawai‘i Conven- are getting access to the right help At the same time, Ray Jardine, other markets that my business really delegation in Congress can play to tion Center in Honolulu and support,” said Winfred Cam- the chief executive officer for started to grow.” help, and how Native Hawaiian busi- for discussions about eron, manager of OHA’s Native Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC, Aside from accessing capital nesses can work better together. Dgetting access to capital, expanding Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, announced during a presentation his and federal government contracts, “My hope for the business their network of contacts and identi- whose borrowers can take out up plans to begin conducting a series another big theme at the caucus caucus was to provide information, fying policies that could help them to $19,999 to start a business, or as of workshops across the state for was networking. Its importance was resources and an opportunity for succeed. much as $1 million to expand an Native Hawaiian business owners emphasized during speeches at the networking supportive of growth for Called the Small Business & existing one. who are interested in securing fed- caucus and two well-attended net- Hawai‘i’s small-business sector,” Economic Development Caucus, Among those assembled for the eral government contracts. working receptions held afterward. said Michelle Kauhane, CEO of the meeting was hosted by the caucus were business professionals As a Native Hawaiian small- “Networking is a critical success the Council for Native Hawaiian Office of Hawaiian Affairs, where as well as state and federal agency business owner, Jardine said he has factor,” Wally Tsuha, co-founder of Advancement. “The key takeaway business loans account for 20 per- representatives who brought insight benefited in a big way from knowing the Asian Pacific American Cham- was that we must focus beyond the cent of the 1,300 loans still in the from a variety of backgrounds and how to clear hurdles in the path to ber of Commerce, said during a caucus on building collaborative agency’s pipeline. fields of expertise. securing lucrative federal govern- speech at the caucus. “Don’t sell efforts locally and nationally around The meeting was among the For example, the Hawai‘i ment contracts and is turning his it short. It can help you scale your public policy to support Native highlights of the 13th annual Department of Business, Economic attention to helping others do the business. If you see successful busi- Hawaiian small businesses.” Native Hawaiian Convention held Development and Tourism offered same. ness people, go and talk with them. For information about OHA’s Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, and organized perspective on enterprise zones and “The key for me was getting off Don’t be afraid to ask successful business loans, contact Robert by the Council for Native Hawaiian tax incentives for local small busi- this island and chasing work on the business people to be your mentor. Crowell at (808) 594-1924 or email Advancement. nesses. In addition, the U.S. Small U.S. mainland,” Jardine said. “There Most will say yes.” [email protected]. ¢
akaka speaks to re-establish a Native Hawaiian governing must not be stalled. Regardless of the chal- entity. Moreover it has the potential to allow lenges and criticism that may be faced, I feel on sovereignty us to come together as a people, exercise our we have waited too long. inherent right of self-determination through “Further, in order to create a healthier Retired U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka said self-governance. … brighter future for our people, it is essen- unity and respect for differing beliefs was “My brother Rev. Abraham Akaka fit- tial that we all work together. Like culture of utmost importance as the Hawaiian tingly said the future is not only for our public and tradition we must all paddle in the same community determines its path to achiev- officials to decide, but for you and me also. direction like a team in a wa‘a to hoe a mau. ing self-governance. Long a proponent of And we’re deciding that future each day in We must respect each other even if we have Hawaiian self-determination, Akaka was what we do and say and think. We all have differing beliefs. And we must come together the final speaker at a sovereignty summit an important role in deciding the future of as a people in unity – lökahi is strength. at the Native Hawaiian Convention, fol- our people, of our governing entity. I encour- “My passion for Native Hawaiian self- lowing panelists Michelle Kauhane of the age you and all the people of Hawai‘i to get determination and self-governance has not Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, involved, to learn about the issues that impact faltered. Even in my retirement. But now it Kamaki Kanahele of the Sovereign Coun- our community and share your opinions. Do is time for the next generation of leaders to cils of the Hawaiian Homeland Assembly, not remain idle. There is momentum in our take the lead and bring to fruition initiatives Brian Cladoosby of the National Congress movement to re-establish a Native Hawaiian that I along with other leaders of my genera- of American Indians, Tex Hall of the Coali- governing entity. You will decide what will tion have worked so hard to achieve. tion of Large Land Tribes and Sheri Buretta result from this momentum. “I encourage today’s leaders to embrace of the Alaska Federation of Natives. “During my 36 years in the U.S. Congress, and lead with our Native Hawaiian values, Here is an excerpt from his speech. —Lisa I was a staunch advocate for Native Hawai- particularly the spirit of aloha. Aloha will Asato ians and all indigenous peoples. I worked enable you to do good to rise above the neg- tirelessly to ensure Native Hawaiians were ative to see and pursue the positive and to “As you know, the enactment of Act 195 afforded the same rights of self-determina- bring people together. Aloha is selfless. And was for me a momentous movement for our tion and self-governance as those enjoyed powerful. The spirit of aloha has helped me people. It not only formally recognized Native by our friends and other indigenous peoples through many, many trying times. It is my Hawaiians as indigenous peoples of the state of our country. Despite criticism and opposi- hope that our current and future generations of Hawai‘i, but it also set into motion the reor- tion of my efforts, I never gave up. You must of leaders recognize the strength of aloha Former U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka posed for pictures after he ganization of our people. Act 195 established also continue to persevere. Re-establishing and use it to do what’s pono. This is impor- spoke. - Photo: Lisa Asato the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission and a governing entity and exercising true self- tant now more than ever as we embark on Kana‘iolowalu, the roll of qualified Native governance is pono, and it is critical to the re-establishing a Native Hawaiian govern- Hawaiians, giving our people the opportunity well-being of our people. This movement ing entity. …” ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ho‘okahUa WaIWaI nowemapa2014 7 ECOnOMiC SElF-SuFFiCiEnCY native Hawaiian Convention 7 Native Artists and 8 Business Networking Reception 5 6 he 13th annual Native Hawaiian Convention took 1 10 place Sept. 30 to 5 Oct. 2 at the Hawai‘i ConventionT Center, attracting hundreds of attendees each day to learn the latest on affordable housing, education, health care, homesteading, OHA grants programs, sover- 4 eignty and more. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs served as the title sponsor for the con- 9 vention, which was organized by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, a nonprofit comprised of more 3 than 150 Native Hawaiian member organizations. This year, to more actively 1. An eye-catch- support Native Hawaiian ing piece, titled “Maka businesses, OHA’s Native ‘Ohi‘a Lehua,” by artist Carl F.K. Hawaiian Revolving Loan Pao. 2. Pao with daughter Te Rerehau Pao-Tamaira. 3. From Fund program nixed its usual left, Kimo Olds of Ha‘aheo Services LLC, mingled with Trini Aba- presentation on the Mälama ya-Wright of Central Pacific Bank, Derek Bradley and business part- Loan and instead sponsored ner Kelly Keliikoa of Goodyear Brady Service Center, Jeremy Dun- an all-day small business and away of State Farm Insurance and Terry Tanaka of Central Pacific economic development caucus Bank. 4 “This is fresh Hawaiian ‘awa, so going be ‘ono,” said and funded scholarships for La¯iana Kanoa-Wong, a self-described aloha ‘a¯ina practitioner, as he 18 Hawaiian entrepreneurs to prepped ‘awa. For a cupful, Kanoa-Wong accepted no payment, attend. (See story on previous 2 but tips were welcome. 5. Central Pacific Bank Mililani Branch page.) The day was followed manager Terry Tanaka, left, posed with OHA’s Keith Yabusaki, by an OHA-supported Native who oversees the agency’s grants and loans programs. 6. Ipu art- Artists and Business Network- ist Tamsen Fox knelt by her work that layered a few pieces of a ing Reception, where dozens second gourd on the surface of the main, carved gourd. 7. Artist of creative and entrepreneur- Kahi Ching, right, posed with Henry Ha‘o fronting Ha‘o’s acrylic ial types mingled among the painting inspired by Maunawili Valley. “The sculptures, carvings and floor- stream is what draws you into it, the subtle- to-ceiling installations being ties,” Ha‘o says of the painting. 8. Lauhala exhibited and sold. Members weaver Gwen Kamisugi, a student of Gladys of the Business Community Grace, rolled lauhala leaves in preparation Network were also invited for weaving. 9. Jordan Souza’s “Preserva- to the reception, bringing a tion” piece places ki‘i carved from carrots diverse group of entrepreneurs and sweet potato in a vinegar bath. 10. together to share, learn and Sculptor Charlton Ku¯pa‘a Hee stood by his build potential working rela- piece “Maka,” created with ceramic and tionships. Here are pictures automotive paint. He and Carl F.K. Pao have from the night’s gathering. – an exhibit this month in downtown Hono- 3 Photos: Lisa Asato ¢ lulu. (See story on page 26.) 8 nowemapa2014 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS oha In the commUnIty
building votEr EngagEmEnt Last election, OHA had a very successful voter registration. This year, the agency focused on getting registered voters to vote, spreading the message through radio ads, social media and phone banking. OHA’s Outreach Program undertook a host of efforts to encourage voting, including placing 100 signs WElComing visitors from amEriCan samoa proudly proclaiming “This ‘Ohana Votes” in Wai‘anae neighborhoods. In October, OHA and partner Kanu Hawai‘i launched the 2014 Candidate Game, an online tool that gives voters a new way of determin- At the request of American Samoa Gov. Lolo Letalu Matalasi Molinga, a delegation traveled to Hawai‘i to meet with OHA and ing which candidates best align with their views. In its first three weeks, the game attracted more than several Samoan community leaders in early October. In the U.S. territory, gubernatorial vetoes trigger U.S. Interior Department 15,000 players. Building on that, OHA and the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs planned to co-host involvement, and Molinga hopes to streamline the process to maintain all decision-making in the territory. Delegates sought to an OHA trustee candidate forum, in Waikoloa, at the association’s annual convention in October. OHA spread awareness in the Samoan community here, and to gain from OHA a better understanding of the DOI and Congress and also sponsored the efforts of No Vote No Grumble, including a gubernatorial candidate’s forum at YWCA how to strengthen their relationship with the federal bodies. Pictured from left are: Fofó Iosefa Fiti Sunia, the territory’s first del- Lania¯kea’s Fuller Hall. Pictured at the Oct. 8 forum, from left, are: NVNG communications specialist Katie egate to Congress; OHA CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe; Afimutasi Gus Hanneman, Office of American Samoa Affairs director; Edwin Caldwell, candidates Democrat David Ige, Libertarian Jeff Davis, Independent Mufi Hannemann, Republi- L. Kamaouha, attorney in the American Samoa Office of the Governor; Dr. Daniel Aga, dean and director of American Samoa Com- can Duke Aiona and moderator Kim Gennaula. - Photo: Lisa Asato munity College’s Community and Natural Resources Division; and OHA COO Kawika Burgess. - Photo: Nelson Gaspar aCColadEs for stEndEr As his final days in office approached, OHA Trustee Oswald Stender was cast into the warm spotlight of recognition and appreci- ation. The OHA Board of Trustees bid him farewell at his last meeting on Oct. 16, pic- tured far right. Two weeks earlier, Stender, who did not seek re-election, was hon- ored with the 2014 Community Leadership Award, presented by the I Mua Group and Na‘A‘ahuhiwa at a leadership reception at the Native Hawaiian Convention. Stender’s long list of leadership roles includes serving as Campbell Estate CEO and Bishop Estate trustee. The OHA board, in its sendoff, mixed fun, humor and bittersweet tears to mark Stender’s 14-year tenure. For the occasion, he donned a tongue-in-cheek cap reading “I love spreadsheets,” presented to him by Trustee Peter Apo a day earlier at a committee meeting. Poking fun at his affinity for num- bers, he was presented a tabloid-size spreadsheet for Na¯ Lama Kukui, an acquisition he led, which became the agency’s first commercial property. “You’ll be happy to know that we’re below budget for expenses and above budget again for NOIs (net operating income),” OHA COO Kawika Burgess said teasingly, to laughter and applause. Bedecked in lei, Stender was surrounded by family members, including his wife, Ku‘ulei, and daugh- ter, Lei-Ann Durant, who served as his aide. Stender, went home with an armload of farewell gifts: a folded, framed Hawaiian flag; a framed OHA resolution marking his lifetime of achievements; and a framed mock-up of him featured on a fictional cover of Ka Wai Ola. - Photo: Francine Murray Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii nowemapa2014 9 oha Board actions Compiled by garett Kamemoto legend ‘Ae (Yes) The following actions were taken by the Office 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 oha.org/about/board-trustees. Excused/not Present
Oct. 2, 2014 Motion Ahuna Akana Apo ApolionaH. lindseyr. lindseyMachadoStender Waihe‘e
Motion to approve increasing the part-time la¯na‘i Community Outreach Coordinator iii to full-time (0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE). Motion passes with nine AYES.
Motion to approve $94,607 for continued support of the ‘Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Motion passes with nine AYES.
Motion to approve $90,000 in continued support of Consuelo Foundation’s Moloka‘i Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Motion passes with nine AYES. Pathway (MCSAPP).
To approve $500,000 in support of the international union for the Conservation of nature (iuCn) 2016 World Conservation Motion passes with nine AYES. Congress (WCC) from OHA’s FY 2015 Fiscal reserve Authorization. Motion passes with seven Motion to approve $135,804 for native Hawaiian legal Corporation Salary increases. AYES and two nO votes. Motion to approve $85,000 for 2 years of funding for a Communications Position to promote the native Hawaiian legal Motion passes with seven Corporation. AYES and two nO votes. Motion to approve $218,885 in continued support of the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Hawaiian learning Motion passes with seven Program (HlP) in the Myron b. Thompson School of Social Work. AYES and two nO votes.
Motion to approve the native Hawaiian legal Corporation to retain 100% of recovered legal fees beginning retroactively as Motion passes with eight of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (FY 2015). AYES and one nO vote. Motion passes with six Motion to recommit to the ArM Committee, approval of $407,331 for the native Hawaiian roll Commission’s FY 2015 AYES, one nO vote, one nOT Operating budget from OHA’s governance Planning Operating budget pursuant to bOT approval of the $3,971,008 budget PrESEnT and one rECuSED. via ArM/bAE #14-02 on March 6, 2014 and further approval to allow OHA’s Ka Pouhana to execute a financing agreement for OHA’s governance Planning Operating budget via ArM #14-04 on August 13, 2014.
Motion passes with seven Motion to recommit the Total Operating budget realignment #1 for the fiscal year 2015 (as amended totaling $49,318,712), AYES, one nOT PrESEnT to the ArM Committee for further discussion and deliberation. and one rECuSED.
Oct. 18, 2014 Motion to approve and recommend that the board of Trustees approve OHA’s governance Planning Operating budget Motion passes with six realignment #1 as summarized in the Table below. AYES, two nO votes, governance Planning Approved budget Proposed realignment #1 Adjustments and one rECuSED. Advocacy Apportionment & Election $ 276,750 $0 -276,750 governance ‘Aha 1,324,625 0 -1,324,625 referendum 137,250 0 -137,250 *Cost Contingencies 132,463 0 -132,463 OHA governance Program 379,920 307,524 -72,396 Community Engagement 1,720,000 657,606 -1,062,394 Consortium 0 2,598,547 2,598,547 native Hawaiian roll Commission 0 407,331 407,331 TOTAlS: $ 3,971,008 $ 3,971,008 0 Motion to approve the Total Operating budget realignment #1A for the fiscal year 2015 as outlined in Attachment #1A to Motion passes with nine AYES. include the following: 1. Disbursement of funding totaling $300,000 from OHA’s FY 2015 Fiscal reserve Authorization for the purpose of providing emergency assistance to native Hawaiian residents of the Puna district directly impacted by the lava flow. 2. To approve and recommend that the board of Trustees approve the Total Operating budget realignment #1A for the fiscal year 2015.
To support the following new legislative proposals and approve their inclusion in the 2015 OHA legislative Package: Motion passes with nine AYES. OHA-1 OHA budget: Provides for OHA’s general Fund biennium budget FY2015-2016 / FY2016-2017. OHA-2 Hawaiian language immersion Program Assessments OHA-3 native Hawaiian law Training Course OHA-4 Hawaiian Crops and Small-Scale Farms OHA-5 Hawaiian Plants OHA-6 Data Collection Pa‘ahao Children: Short Form OHA-7 Public land Trust revenue increase Stage-Setting: Short Form 10 nowemapa2014 ea www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] gOvErnAnCE n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS old days, the trustees made those oha adds land director to executive team Stender (investment) decisions and (the Continued from page 5 portfolio) never grew.” But he says he believes people he Office of Hawai- than 300,000 square feet of space. respect the work OHA does ian Affairs has named His appointment is part of a larger sible for the board of trustees of more than ever before and points Miles Nishijima as its effort to improve OHA’s effective- a state agency to manage such to the millions of dollars each new director of land ness as a major property owner, a project because it has to oper- year the agency gives to commu- and property, effec- whose landholdings include 30 ate under the open meetings law, nity projects, including support tiveT Monday, Oct. 20. acres in Kaka‘ako Makai; Nä Lama otherwise known as the Sunshine for Hawaiian-focused charter As the newest addition to Kukui, which is formerly known as Law. He believes that day-to-day schools. OHA’s trust fund has the agency’s seven-member the Gentry Pacific Design Center; decisions need to be handled by grown and he believes the agency executive team, he will over- an estimated 500 acres surround- a developer or other real estate is well positioned for the future. see a staff of about 12 people ing historic Kükaniloko Birthstones experts. If you visit his office and his and direct OHA’s efforts to be State Monument in Central O‘ahu; “You cannot manage real estate home, you see pictures of his a responsible steward of more and Wao Kele o Puna, a 25,856-acre under the Sunshine Law because family everywhere. He thanks than 27,000 acres of land that it property on Hawai‘i Island. decisions have to be made quickly. them, especially wife, Ku‘ulei, owns as the state’s 13th-largest “We look forward to Miles You can’t wait a week to publish an for accommodating him and his landowner. leading our efforts to apply high agenda and then meet. Real estate endeavors, which have taken from He most recently was vice standards to addressing our growing requires instantaneous decisions.” family time. president of property manage- challenges as a land and prop- He said the trustees need look He insists he will devote more ment at Alexander & Baldwin erty owner,” said Kamana‘opono no further on how it handles its time to family and then adds Inc. He also previously served Crabbe, OHA Ka Pouhana and investment portfolio for an effec- he wants to be a delegate at the as assistant vice president of CEO. “We are also excited about tive model: investment firms upcoming Hawaiian governance asset management for Käne‘ohe his ability to inspire confidence in handle day-to-day transactions. ‘aha. He believes his perspec- Ranch Management Limited, our efforts to enable sustainable “You take the portfolio and you tive will be valuable. Yet another where he was responsible for economic activities that preserve give it to somebody to run it, circle he needs to close. ¢ handling leases for 151 com- cultural and natural resources.” because they’re smarter than you Miles Nishijima. - Photo: John Matsuzaki mercial tenants occupying more —Harold Nedd ¢ and they can act quickly. In the
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t’s rare for an artist to create a set of powerful images and decide to gift them. It’s even more remarkable that the artist and his ‘ohana travel to another island to offer that gift in Iperson. But that’s precisely what Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a and his ‘ohana did. This past September, the Kawai‘ae‘a ‘ohana traveled to Hilo and presented portraits of Princess Ruth Ke‘elikölani, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and Edith Kanaka‘ole to Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke‘elikölani College of Hawai- ian Language at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, the Kamehameha Kalapana, on the Big Schools Hawai‘i Campus, and the Island of Hawai‘i was Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation famed the world over for its beautiful black sand respectively. beach at Kaimu… Kumu Hula, scholar and keep to myself.” cultural practitioner Pualani these portraits are more than just images “As I would paint, In the late 1980’s and early 1900’s, much of the Kanaka‘ole Kanahele was one because of who they depict. these people I could sense how area was covered by lava of those at the ceremonies that have had such a huge, positive and lasting they were feeling, and …This is a must read for accompanied the gifting of the that’s what I tried to anyone interested in the spectacular images. “The por- impact on our la¯hui, and so their images convey,” says Aaron. lives of native Hawaiians trait of my mother will have bring out a lot of emotion in all of us. He aptly refers to living in once remote a place of honor in our hälau. this series as his Pö areas of Hawai‘i… I think Aaron is talented. We — Walter Kawai‘ae‘a images (“Pö” mean- were elated with his ing “night” and “the gift to us and our realm of the gods”), Halia‘a Aloha no Kalapana is now available on-line in the book section of Amazon.com or at these fi ne locations: memory of a woman acknowledging their Basically Books - Hilo Lyman Musuem - Hilo Kalani Ocean Side Retreat - Pāhoa who set the bar high origin from deep 160 Kamehameha Ave 276 Haili St. 12-6860 Kalapana Kapoho Rd. for us to follow.” spiritual places, the Phone: (808) 961-0144 Phone: (808) 935-5021 Phone: (808) 965-7828 “These portraits are depths of the night more than just images hours during which because of who they they were created, The Art of George Kaiwi depict,” explains and the darkness of Walter Kawai‘ae‘a, the black background father of the artist. upon which he added A Hawaiian “These people have only black and white Artist conn- had such a huge, posi- paint to bring forth the ected with the ocean and touched by tive and lasting impact stunning likenesses the magic of our islands. on our lähui, and so of beloved Hawaiian their images bring out The Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus gathered at a ceremony where the Kawai‘ae‘a me‘e. Offering Fine Art a lot of emotion in all Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a • Canvas Gallery ‘ohana presented their gift of this portrait of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Above, Luana of us.” and Walter Kawai‘ae‘a, at left, share a proud moment with their son, artist Aaron Kawai‘ae‘a has four more me‘e Wrap Prints “When Aaron cre- at the presentation of the portrait of Princess Ruth Ke‘eliko¯lani to Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke‘eliko¯lani portraits in his Pö • Matted Prints ated these portraits, College of Hawaiian Language. - Courtesy photos series that he plans to • Specialty Gift we knew they were gift to other organiza- Items special. I had a dream Aaron recalls: “These portraits tions – cultural icon • Ceramic Art Tiles that he would give them away. When I came through me not to me as I tried Mary Kawena Pukui, hula master “Crimson Romance” shared the dream with him, no words to capture the essence of these me‘e” ‘Iolani Luahine, master musician and Visit us at were spoken, just tears of understand- (heroes). So it was natural for me to composer Kahauanu Lake and artist www.kaiwikreations.com ing,” explains Walter Kawai‘ae‘a. pass them on. They weren’t for me to and historian Herb Käne. ¢ 18 nowemapa2014 mo‘olelo nUI www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii nowemapa2014 19 COvEr FEATurE nATivE HAWA iiAn » nEWS | FEATurE S | E v EnTS
helping hands In 2011 HCA began reaching out up homeless may very well be Gilbreath says. out of this crazy financial system, Escaping homelessness – or the threat of it, native Hawaiians Jewelynn’s family is one of 53 to transitional shelters statewide. rooted in history. “There is a cycle This task is tough for people in they’re also translating their skills that have experienced this turn- As the name suggests, transitional of intergenerational poverty going poverty, but OHA has helped to into long-term financial responsi- learn to build better financial foundations around between August 2011 and shelters provide for people aiming back to Western private prop- make this goal attainable for them bility,” Gilbreath says. June 2014, thanks to Hawaiian to get back to independent living. erty replacing collective land and by investing $275,000 in HCA’s OHA also provided funding of Community Assets, a Native Com- Renters MATCH Sav- $262,000 for financial counseling munity Development Financial ings Account program, as part of the Renters MATCH Institution and a nonprofit which provides a 4-to-1 Savings Account program. certified in housing coun- match on savings up to Of the 53 families graduated seling by the U.S. Housing $500 for a combined from Renters MATCH, all have and Urban Development total of $2,500 for rent, remained in rentals secured with Department, or HUD. deposits and utilities that the help of the HCA program. The itting in a Nänäkuli McDonald’s, HCA uses a combination of will secure a rental. After families saved a total of $52,371, Jewelynn Keli ponders the peace financial education and finan- completing workshops which was then matched 4-1. These she has found nearby on the cial products to put suitable and meetings with HCA’s outcomes recently garnered HCA Wai‘anae Coast in a permanent rentals and opportunities for financial counselors and a $10,000 award from the Wash- rental home. “From the outside, the homeownership within reach of trainers, participants ington D.C.-based Corporation Shouse doesn’t look so good, but it’s the Native Hawaiian families. The for Enterprise Development inside that counts,” she says. agency has made it a priority to Hale Makana O Na¯na¯kuli, a 48-unit as recognition of this innova- In 2009 Jewelynn says she quit the retail respond to a surge in statewide affordable rental housing complex devel- tive program. job she had held for 20 years to take care homelessness by assisting low- oped by the Na¯na¯kuli Homestead Com- HCA’s success also draws of her husband, Mikaele, who was strug- income Hawaiians who have munity Association. praise from Jim Patterson, gling with diabetes. The couple went to been affected by the crisis. “We leader of OHA’s Ho‘okahua Tennessee to stay with a relative who had empower them to use their own Shelter residents take Waiwai, or Economic Self- offered to assist with his care. When her cultural knowledge of tradi- part in an HCA renter Sufficiency initiative, who husband’s health continued to deteriorate, tional resource management. education workshop. says that HCA takes a holis- the couple returned just months later to This becomes their blueprint for - Courtesy: Hawaiian tic approach similar to OHA’s Hawai‘i. They couldn’t find an affordable wise money management they Community Assets strategic plan to bolster rental. Their options became fewer when can use to realize their goals of inter-related determinants of they took in their troubled adult daughter returning to permanent hous- success, including financial and another relative, whose mental illness ing,” says Jeff Gilbreath, HCA security, quality health care had wreaked havoc on the ‘Ewa Beach executive director. and improved opportunities home of Jewelynn’s parents. For a few HCA counselor Rose Transfiguracion with In transitional shelters on the for jobs and higher educa- weeks, they had no place to go except the a Renters MATCH graduate and Credit Leeward Coast, there is plenty tion. “HCA is really able to beach. “I never chose to be homeless,” Builder Micro-Loan borrower celebrate of stress and conflict to go get into the long-term situ- says the Native Hawaiian mother of four. his success in securing rental housing. - around. However, HCA pro- ation of each client. It takes “Just like my mom and dad, I worked hard Courtesy: Hawaiian Community Assets gram director Desiree Vea says their constant and I thought that would get me by.” among the resident “clients” – handholding people she visits regularly, are to get clients to Hawaiian families HCA’s first graduating class of its Kahua Waiwai Youth Financial Education improve their with a sense of program. - Courtesy: Hawaiian Community Assets financial stand- community who ing, whereas The four pooled their Hawaiian Community Assets embrace what A report from the University of natural resource man- banks are not meager resources, includ- 200 N. Vineyard Blvd., A300 HCA offers. “I Hawai‘i Center on the Family agement,” Gilbreath equipped to do ing a stipend Jewelynn received see families says that Hawaiians represented says. He notes that this. Banks are Honolulu, HI 96817 from a county program for being a with a wealth of the largest group in transitional in today’s financial transaction- caregiver for her husband; they came up (808) 587-7886 knowledge of shelters in 2013. system, prosperity oriented and with just enough to afford Kumuhonua, a hawaiiancommunity.net things that are not Starting in 2014, HCA has met requires asset-build- are looking at transitional shelter in Kapolei, where usually valued in an increased demand for its services ing – the ability to where a client they stayed for two years shar- the rest of today’s by expanding its effort to churches accumulate material is at in the ing one room. society, like lei- and other nonprofits to prevent very wealth. That wealth moment,” he Jewelynn says it was her making or somehow low-income Hawaiians from need- can then be leveraged Hawaiian Community Assets Executive Director Jeff Gilbreath, left, and program director says. By Liza Simon family’s lucky break when a shelter case worker referred her finding the best way to be in ing to use shelters – or even worse, to get access to capi- Desiree Leialoha Vea, at HCA’s office, in Honolulu. - Photo: Lisa Asato No surprise to Hawaiian Community Assets. “They were trustworthy and the shelter. My work has from slipping into chronic home- tal, which provides a then that Vea, they answered all our questions. And we just learned so much,” become a matter of translat- lessness without any shelter. cushion when emergencies happen get the 4-to-1 match only if they the HCA program director, says she says, her voice trailing off as she shakes her head, saying ing the things they are good –like a car repair or an illness, lest deposit money each month into an she meets many clients who have she is at a loss to explain the gratitude she feels for HCA. at into the things that will money management made the emergencies, left unresolved, savings account, make no with- never done banking. “Some have Illustration by “First time I can shut the door at night and not worry about so sustain them when they get cultural lead to catastrophic hardship. “You drawals and present their bank even been keeping their money Nelson Gaspar much,” she says. back into permanent hous- The varied and complex rea- have to learn how to navigate the statements to HCA. “So they are ing,” Vea says. sons of why some Hawaiians end system to fully enjoy its benefits,” not only learning to make sense See home On PaGe 23 20 nowemapa2014 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS hawai‘i’s health worker shortage expected to worsen by Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham Job fair and nurse practitioners, 49 of which were for medical school. awai‘i’s worsening Telemedicine – video conferencing with a specialist, phone calls, emailing Hawai‘i’s growing health-care health-care worker with a doctor – may also offer some relief, particularly with regard to special- shortage is expected to worker shortage prompted a ists on the more rural neighbor islands. hit the Native Hawaiian Healthcare Worker Job Fair at the For example, Withy says, a dermatologist who might not have enough community hard. Sept. 6 Hawai‘i Health Workforce patients to maintain a practice on the Hawai‘i Island could treat patients on HAccording to research by the Summit at the Hilton Hawaiian more populous O‘ahu. Area Health Education Center Village Waikïkï Beach Resort. The job Withy says her research indicates private insurance payments are in the (AHEC) at the University of fair sought to connect health-care bottom one-third for U.S. states and that Medicare payments do not adequately Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of job seekers with employers from account for the high cost of living in Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i’s poor retention rate Medicine, the current shortage of Kaiser Permanente, Hawai‘i Pacific also has to do with professional and personal isolation and older facilities. about 700 physicians statewide Health, UCERA, AlohaCare, ‘Ohana JABSOM, the UH medical school, which trains 66 physicians a year, has plans will be twice as bad in five years Health Plan, Rehabilitation Hospital to increase its class size to 75. About 10 doctors are also trained annually through if drastic changes are not made. the AT Still School of Medicine at the Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health of the Pacific, The Queen’s Health “If we keep going the way we’re Center. But given local needs, the combined output is a drop in the petri dish. going, in 2020 we’ll be 1,500 phy- Systems, Clinical Labs, Hawai‘i By comparison, Withy says, the shortage of nurse practitioners and physi- sicians short,” says AHEC Director Advanced Imaging and others. cian assistants, or PAs, is not nearly as severe, yet it is concerning, especially Kelley Withy, a family physician The job fair, which included 23 given there are no schools training PAs in the state. Currently there are about whose doctoral work focused on vendors representing 10 health-care 200 nurse practitioners and 100 PAs working in Hawai‘i. clinical research. “We don’t train job specialties, was attended by “We have about half of what a community our size on the mainland has,” enough. We don’t keep enough. about 300 people. says Withy. ¢ We don’t recruit enough.” Much of the increased concern Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham is a freelance kanaka writer. A former newspaper over Hawai‘i’s health-care worker shortage comes from the state’s aging reporter and columnist from California’s Central Coast, she lives in Mäkaha, population. According to the Hawai‘i State Plan on Aging for fiscal years O‘ahu. 2012 to 2015 – 29.7 percent of Hawai‘i residents will be 60 or older by 2035, compared to 11.9 percent in 1980. Withy, who has been collecting data on Hawai‘i’s health-care worker shortage since 2010, says that unlike on the continent, where the health-care worker short- to improve age has been hard hit by a flood of newly insured patients under the Affordable GOT DETOURED the quality Care Act – in Hawai‘i, the shortage is due to an unhealthy local mix of high cost and longevity of living, low pay and lack of employers that’s been brewing for years. AUWE. WITH CAR Stir in other reasons – sick family members on the continent, high mort- of life, native gages, school system limitations and spouses who either dislike Hawai‘i or PROBLEMS? hawaiians can’t find a job – and the combined effect drives nearly 100 physicians out will enjoy of the state every couple of years. Over the same period, she says, an equal healthy life- number of Hawai‘i’s physicians are lost due to retirement and death. WE CAN HELP. styles and The worsening shortage in Hawai‘i is especially bad news for low-income groups experience and Native Hawaiians and others in rural areas where health-care needs are great. OHA CONSUMER MICRO “Rural areas are suffering terribly right now,” says Withy. “Because we LOAN PROGRAM (CMLP) reduced train people on O‘ahu, and most of them stay on O‘ahu.” onset of About half the shortage statewide, she says, is on the neighbor islands The OHA Consumer Micro Loan chronic where only one-fourth of the population resides. Program is designed to provide ,OANS ARE AVAILABLE UP TO diseases. Increasing the number of Native Hawaiians going into medicine could low cost loans to Native Hawaiians significantly improve the situation. who are experiencing temporary “We have very few Native Hawaiian physicians, so as far as cultural competency, $ 7,5 0 0 fi nancial hardship as a result of we significantly need to expand training for Native Hawaiians,” says Withy. s &IXED unforeseen events, or who wish to Annual financial support for training Native Hawaiian physicians and s -AXIMUM 4ERM 5P TO 9EARS other health-care workers, through the federal Native Hawaiian Health Care s %LIGIBILITY AND CREDIT RESTRICTIONS APPLY enhance their careers. Improvement Act, is helping to address this issue. The most recent allocation of $12.3 million will support Papa Ola Lökahi For more information, please visit www.oha.org/cmlp and the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. or call, (808) 594-1823 or email [email protected] According to Kim Ku‘ulei Birnie, Papa Ola Lökahi community relations specialist, the funds POL receives will be used for its Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program and to create jobs within the Native Hawaiian Health
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the money management lessons from HCA She says she is following through with the home on to her grandchildren. plan she made with her HCA counselor: She OHA invests $60,000 Continued from page 19 At 45, she feels that the rental lease she is looking to find a job helping people with signed with HCA’s support has given her disabilities. She did this type of work during in HCA native in jars all their lives. But once they see the a new lease on life. Her only regret is that her brief stay in Tennessee. “What you have savings grow (in HCA products), they don’t this happened too late to share with her to remember is where the other people are at, Hawaiian financial want to touch it.” husband. The couple moved in April to the when you communicate with them. Remem- Vea continues: “But let’s face it, life hap- new rental just across from the beach. Blind ber to react positively, no matter what comes literacy project pens. They might be like, ‘Des, I am not from diabetes, Mikaele enjoyed the feeling your way.” sure I can pay for a car repair.’ he Office of Hawaiian Affairs has So we sit down and re-evaluate Grim state statistics, awarded Hawaiian Community their financial plan. We say, inspiring clients Assets $60,000 to implement the ‘Do we really need to touch the Jewelynn’s unflagging optimism Native Hawaiian Financial Literacy savings? Maybe we can move sounds uncannily like Gilbreath’s Project beginning Nov. 1, 2014. things around.’ We show them creed as he confronts a huge chal- TThe funds will support the delivery of free, that that they can make adjust- lenge fueling Hawai‘i’s housing Housing and Urban Development-certified ments in their budget and be crisis: the state’s critical shortage financial literacy workshops and financial creative about bringing in some of affordable housing that meets counseling to 250 Native Hawaiians across extra cash and still make a com- the HUD definition of not exceed- the state who are at or below 250 percent mitment to put something in ing 30 percent of a renter’s monthly of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Work- monthly into their savings so income. shops and counseling will be delivered by they will get the 4-to-1 match.” Some federal housing subsidies HUD-certified trainers and counselors using won’t kick in unless this benchmark HCA’s culturally relevant curriculum, Kahua microloans ease debt is met. Half of all renters in Hawai‘i Waiwai: Building a Foundation of Wealth. In addition to funding Rent- are paying more than the HUD stan- “We mahalo OHA for their investment in er’s MATCH, OHA is helping dard. Native Hawaiians as a group HUD-certified financial literacy – services HCA with clients who have put 51 percent of their monthly that have proven successful in assisting fam- bad credit or no credit history income toward rent in 2013, a ilies in Hawai‘i and across the nation build that will likely prevent them decrease of nearly 5 percent from savings, reduce debt and realize their finan- from qualifying for a rental. A Renters MATCH graduate with her family in their new rental apartment at Hale the previous year, according to U.S. cial and housing goals,” said HCA Executive “We often see people who Makana O Na¯na¯kuli, a 48-unit affordable rental housing complex developed by the Census data. Through its strategic Director Jeff Gilbreath. have gotten their credit zapped Na¯na¯kuli Homestead Community Association. plan, OHA is making progress According to Gilbreath, the project will by ‘payday loans,’” explains toward improving the economic build a pipeline of financially qualified HCA’s Gilbreath, referring to well-being of Native Hawai- Hawaiians able to access capital for financial predatory lending practices that ians with initiatives that include and economic goals, including career devel- exploit low-income people in improving job and educational opment, affordable housing, education, and dire financial straits by giving opportunities leading to a higher small business development. Participants them unsecured loans with median income for beneficiaries, who complete workshops and counseling excessively high interest rates, OHA’s Jim Patterson says. will be eligible to receive $2,000 in match a practice now illegal in some Gilbreath says HCA is unde- savings for rental housing and loans for debt states. Gilbreath is grateful that terred, because the agency has reduction, small business development, home OHA’s investment of $20,000 succeeded in locating affordable rehabilitation and mortgage reinstatement to in HCA’s Credit Builder Micro- units by being flexible, leverag- prevent foreclosure. Financial products will Loans can be used to ease this ing limited dollars and building be provided by Native Community Devel- burden on low-income Hawai- partnerships with nonprofit opment Financial Institutions – Council for ians, including the homeless. developers. “When you take Native Hawaiian Advancement and Hawai‘i “We are able to come in with A Renters MATCH graduate stands with her daughter in front of their new rental apart- the profit motive out of hous- Community Lending, Office of Hawaiian a microloan and pay off our ment at Hale Makana O Na¯na¯kuli. - Courtesy: Hawaiian Community Assets ing, then you have affordable Affairs’ Mälama Loan Program and main- client debts and make favorable housing development,” he says, stream financial institutions. reports on their behalf to the credit bureaus,” of sea breezes on his face while he sat near adding that committed partnerships between During the project period, HCA will track he says. As a result, microloan borrowers the ocean talking story to his sons about his nonprofits help with the long-term goal of the amount of capital participants are able who had no credit scores at intake averaged love of fishing. But three months ago, he ensuring the size and quality of afford- to secure through match savings and loans scores of 633 points within one year. died during a surgical procedure. “I want able housing won’t be comprised, causing as well as increases in household income, to show you something that he never got to overcrowding of large Hawaiian families in savings and net worth and decreases in debt Second chances experience,” Jewelynn says, offering photos small units. Gilbreath is confident that all and debt-to-income ratio. Jewelynn Keli, the mother of four, says of a landscaped fence bordering the entry- this is possible. He’s been inspired by several To enroll in free financial literacy work- HCA’s programs and products gave her the way to her new residence. “Our son built this former shelter clients with long-term goals. shops and counseling, call HCA at (808) motivation she needed to change her behav- for his father, so he would have something “After becoming renters, they want to get 587-7886, (toll-free) 1-866-400-1116 or ior. “I used to think going out to eat was a to smile about when he came home from the back to the land,” he says. “They want to visit hawaiiancommunity.net. ¢ big treat for my kids, but I realized it was just hospital – but it didn’t happen,” she says, her grow their own taro again and be self-suf- habit and it was actually cutting into my kids luminous brown eyes moistening for just a ficient. They want to move up to becoming future,” she says, adding that she is passing moment, before she catches herself. homeowners.” ¢ 24 nowemapa2014 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS noweCAlEnDAr mapa E Mau ana Ka Hula naturE’SE’S WondErSErS Fri. & Sat., Nov. 14 & 15 Extended through Dec. 1 This event pays tribute to King David 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays and Christ- Kaläkaua, the “Merrie Monarch,” mas Day with two days of hula workshops Bishop Museum boasts the largest Hawai‘i and and a day of entertainment fea- Pacific natural science collection in the world, and turing hälau hula from Hawai‘i, this exhibit displays the collection’s most stunning Japan and Europe. $50 for specimens, creatively arranged into aesthetic works A scene from the opera “ ‘Emalani Elua,” coming to St. Andrew’s three workshops or $20 of art. Gaze upon spotted moths, colorful butterflies Cathedral Nov. 15. - Courtesy: Monica Lau Photography per workshop. Saturday’s and shimmering beetle shell jewelry. J.M. Long Gal- entertainment is from 8 lery. Admission. 847-3511 or bishopmuseum.org. a.m.-5 p.m., and there MaKaHiKi nui will be local arts and Pa‘i KaKa‘aKo artS & Sat., Nov. 22, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. crafts vendors and MaKaHiKi fESt Honoring the traditions of ancient Hawai‘i, ‘ono food. Admis- Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. this event includes a procession of Akua Lono sion is free. Sheraton Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian and ho‘okupu bright and early at 8 a.m. followed Kona Resort & Affairs, there is something for the entire family to by traditional games at 9 for käne 16 and up. The Spa at Keauhou enjoy at this festival, from könane (Hawaiian check- games continue throughout the day and families Bay. To register, ers) and kite-flying tournaments to food trucks. The are encouraged to attend and cheer on participating emauanakahula. keiki foot race kicks things off at 9 a.m., and the Maka- käne. The evening closes with a potluck dinner and org. hiki tournament for those 18 and under runs through awards presentation. Kualoa Regional Park, Large noon. Live entertainment is from noon to 4 p.m., along Group Site A. Free. To reserve a spot, call Umi Kai ‘EMalani with all-day cultural demonstrations, artists and craft at 840-5510 or email [email protected]. Elua: booths. Mother Waldron Park in Kaka‘ako. Entry is ScEnES free. 844-2001 or paifoundation.org. lEgEnd of Ko‘olau froM tHE Sun., Nov. 23, 3 p.m. lifE of MaKaHiKi Maoli fEStival Local journalist Gary T. Kubota penned this one- QuEEn EMMa Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. man play depicting the story of a Hawaiian man Part ii Kömike Makua Pünana Leo o Honolulu hosts this fighting against exile to Kalaupapa against the Sat., Nov. 15, 3 event marking the beginning of the traditional Hawai- backdrop of the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian p.m. & 6 p.m. ian year, celebrating the values, language and arts of monarchy. Maui-born Moronai Kanekoa stars in Based on the life of the Hawaiian people. Everyone is invited to partici- this tale of courage, love and survival. Maui Arts Queen Emma Rooke, pate in the Makahiki games, as well as enjoy native & Cultural Center. $28; half-price for keiki. (808) this 10-scene opera artisans, crafters, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auc- 242-2787 or mauiarts.org. Also ahead, the Legend of focuses on her years tion, food booths, entertainment and Ko‘olau company will do a free, private show in the following the death of hula. Kapi‘olani Park. Entry is former Hansen’s disease settlement of Kalaupapa on her husband and child, and free. 841-6655. Nov. 21, by special invitation of the patients. her journey to Europe and England. Composed by Herb lä Kü‘oKo‘a Mahelona Jr., a faculty member Fri., Nov. 28, 3-6 p.m. of Kamehameha Schools-Kea‘au Kalaniakea Wilson is the guest speaker at this campus, the youth opera includes public informational event celebrating the Hawai- performances by Gioventu Musicale ian holiday Lä Kü‘oko‘a (Hawaiian Independence Ensemble of the Hawai‘i Youth Opera Day). Sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Chorus, St. Andrew’s Priory Choir, Affairs, this event is a collaboration of the Royal Nu‘uanu Elementary School fifth Order of Kamehameha I-Moku O Kohala and grade, Kawaiolaonapukanileo and Kailapa Community Association, and pays the University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa homage to the international recognition of The Nature’s Hawaiian Chorus. St. Andrew’s Hawai‘i as a sovereign nation. Kahilu Town Wonders exhibit Cathedral in downtown Honolulu. Hall in Waimea. Free. Call Roger “Mahal” includes this mandala of col- Free. 521-2982 or hyoc.org. Kanealii at (808) 937-6380. ¢ orful butterflies and moths from Brazil, South America, New Guinea and Emma Rose Layaoen, left, triumphed in the ko¯nane competition Australia. - Courtesy: Bishop Museum at the PA‘I Kaka‘ako Arts Fest last year. - Courtesy photo Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii na¯ hanana nowemapa2014 25 EvEnTS Popular hula kahiko contest returns to Waimea Valley by Katie Young Yamanaka bringing the competition back. Kamehameha Hula Competition,” (style) hula dancers.” and former Miss Aloha Hula and “My hope is that people will says Pi‘ilani Lua, the kumu hula, This year, the competition will kumu hula Kuhi Suganuma. piece of hula history will know this valley and that hula will explaining how the competition start and finish in one day and show- Lua, for one, says she is honored be revived in Waimea be a part of it,” says Cabael. “This began. “We felt that it would be nice case at least 10 dancers ranging in that it is being brought back to the Valley this month, just in location is part of what makes this to have our own, thus Ke ‘Alohi was age from 18 to 30. Competitors valley. “She gave us her blessing to time to celebrate Maka- born and it grew to be quite a spec- come from nearby community move forward in the way that we hiki. The Ke ‘Alohi Hula tacular competition for solo ancient hälau as well as from other O‘ahu see fit,” says Cabael. Lua, who was ACompetition – a unique contest hälau, many of whom are household kumu for the resident hälau, Hälau that pits the best of both wähine Makahiki Festival names and a few who are regular O Waimea, will be in attendance at and käne hula dancers against each competitors in the Merrie Monarch this year’s event. other for the rights to one exclusive Featuring the Ke ‘Alohi Festival. The third annual Makahiki Fes- hula title – returns to the valley for Hula Competition “We want this experience to be tival will also feature exhibitions the first time in two decades. When: Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. a coming together and a time for by Hula Hälau Makana A Kealoha Where: Waimea Valley upper dancers to share what their hälau and Ke Kai O Kahiki, live music, meadow and amphitheater does,” says Cabael. local vendors, cultural activities, Cost: General admission is Hälau that have dancers compet- traditional Hawaiian games and ing are also invited to participate in competitions, artisans, workshops half-price for kama‘äina and the exhibition portion of the day’s and demonstrations. ¢ military. (Regular admission events as a way to show support for is $10 for adult Hawai‘i those competing. Katie Young Yamanaka, a Hilo- residents/$5 for seniors and Judges for the competition based freelance writer whose work keiki.) include longtime solo hula dancer, appears in local, national and inter- Info: 638-7766 or waimea entertainer and hula teacher Keal- national publications, is a former valley.net oha Kalama; original competition associate editor and columnist for judge and kumu hula Keith Awai; MidWeek.
Photos from past Ke ‘Alohi Hula compe- titions show clockwise from top, Noelani Texeira, Pualilia Tagalog and Darren Kama‘ehu Quemado. - Courtesy photos
The Ke ‘Alohi Hula Compe- tition started in 1981 under the tutelage of kumu hula Pi‘ilani Lua and features traditional kahiko hula dancing where both genders vie for the single title of “Ke ‘Alohi O Waimea” (Waimea’s Brilliant Hula Dancer). For those who frequented Waimea Valley in the ’80s and early ’90s, the Ke ‘Alohi Hula Competition was an event not to be missed. competition so unique. This is an “People have the fondest mem- additional opportunity for both ories of this competition,” said residents and non-residents to learn Budde Cabael, Waimea Valley cul- about Hawai‘i and the Hawaiians tural programs coordinator. “We through hula.” wanted to see that happen again in The original competition, which the valley. It’s almost like it was a ran for 14 years, was spread out piece that was missing.” over a period of two days and fea- Cabael, along with former tured between 15 and 20 dancers. Waimea Valley employee Jas- “We were a hälau that entered mine Ortogero, both hula dancers the Merrie Monarch Festival for themselves, were instrumental in 10 years straight and the King 26 nowemapa2014 na¯ hanana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] EvEnTS n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS Hula history in rare form For the latest news on he Hula Preservation Society is offering a window into the history of hula when it pres- Hawaiian issues ents a festival within a festival. The upcoming get your free copy of three-day Cultural Series is embedded in the annual International Waikïkï Hula Confer- enceT at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and it offers Hawai‘i residents the opportunity to experience the programs at a kama‘äina rate. HPS works to digitally preserve and share rare moving and still images of culturally historic moments. The series’ first program, on Friday, Nov. 7, showcases foot- age of 20th century artists and a talk by a Kaua‘i Living Treasure, kumu Beverly Apana Muraoka, who grew up with the Coco Palms Resort as her playground. The next day’s program, on Nov. 8, brings together three extraordinary talents to discuss hula ki‘i, a rare Kaua‘i Living Treasure kumu Beverly Apana Muraoka will help HPS’s form of ancient hula sometimes referred to as Hawai- Maile Loo present historical footage of the late greats in hula and ian puppetry, performed by kumu Kapono‘ai Molitau music from the 20th century. - © Hula Preservation Society of Maui, master craftsman Calvin Hoe of O‘ahu and p.m. Prices for kama‘äina are $30 for three days (or Auntie Mauliola Cook of Kaua‘i. $15 per day); küpuna and students are $15 for three Lastly, on Sunday, Nov. 9, a tribute to ‘Iolani Luahine days (or $10 per day). Log on to hulapreservation.org includes rare footage of this remarkable woman of hula. and click on “Activities” to register. Same-day regis- Born in 1915, she is recognized as the 20th century’s trations will also be available from 9-10 a.m. at the foremost exponent of hula. Her oldest and youngest HPS registration table (next to the regular conference living students, Auntie Queenie Ventura Dowsett and check-in). For information call 247-9440 until Nov. 6. kumu Pua Case of Waimea on Hawai‘i Island. Between Nov. 7-9, reach HPS by cell at (808) 285- Each HPS program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 8684. —Lynn Cook ¢
bidden and all labor stopped. “People threw away their thE poWEr of 2 cell phones, made offerings and spent time practicing sports, feasting, dancing and having fun.” There is a buzz from New Zealand to New York about Pao’s paintings are large, allowing the viewer to get the master and student making waves in the Pacific lost in color. Hee’s sculptures bring the imagery of arts community. Carl F.K. Pao and Charlton Küpa‘a Hee present the exhibit “Makalua” at The ARTS at Marks Garage in Chinatown from Nov. 4 to 29. To begin your subscription visit Their work is symbiotic indig- enous symbolism. Paintings www.oha.org/kwo or ll out and mail and prints by Pao inspired the sculptures by Hee. In return, his in the form below. sculptures inspired Pao’s paint- ings. They say that their art has been bouncing off each other, with each in learning from the Get your OFFICEother. ofTwo HAWAIIAN sets of AFFAIRS eyes, as they Works by Charlton Ku¯pa‘a Hee, at left, and Carl F.K. subscription to 560say, N. Makalua. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Pao. - Courtesy of the artists Go to $$$ ! $ to sign up. Pao has been teaching at Kame- Please check one: New subscriber Change of address hameha Schools-Kapälama campus since 2000. He is Pao’s work Email: a contemporary Hawaiian artist with degrees from the to 3-D. The paintings may have a feeling of deja vu. Pao
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APenelope Myrtle Kelsey refers to the “visual code” of Haude- nosaunee – written as Hodinöhsö:ni’ – as “a set of mutually viewpoint: European understood symbols and images that communicate culturally- nations European diplomacy focused on embedded ideas to the viewer.” bargaining to create a written In this case, visual code is based primarily on intricately agreement that could be enforced woven belts named for the shells from which they were made – by either side and consulted if a wampum. The belts, which could be used as currency, primarily dispute arose. served to record and preserve for future generations significant events in the lives of the tribespeople, such as weddings and —Quoted from one of many treaties. The messages and symbology encoded in these ances- Viewpoint panels displaying dif- tral belts are still used today by Iroquois artists in their artwork, fering worldviews between the including traditional and contemporary art forms. parties Iroquois oral traditions trace the first use of wampum back to Ha:yëwënta’, or Hiawatha. While grieving the loss of his by lurline Wailana Mcgregor three daughters and wife, a large body of birds that had been floating on the lake in front of him arose at once, and the force ne side struggled to of their wings drove the water from the lake, revealing the hold on to its home- The Treaty of Canandaigua of 1794, signed by President George Thomas Jefferson peace medal, 1801, wampum on the bottom. Hiawatha strung the shells onto cord, lands and ways of Washington and The Six Nations (Iroquois), is featured in an owned by Powder Face (Northern Inun- which cleared his grief and allowed him to bring the message life, while the other exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American aina/Arapaho), Oklahoma. - Courtesy: of peace and power to the Iroquois people. sought to own the Indian. At right, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Walter Larrimore Wampum belts possess personal and communal power Oriches of North America. Such is Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Oren Lyons, Ph.D., for the Iroquois peoples, and were used for many purposes the foundation for treaties made and The Tadodaho of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chief Sid- Introduction to Treaties intro- long before Western contact, including the Women’s Nomi- between the United States gov- ney Hill examined the signature of Ki-On-Twog-Ky, aka Cornplanter duces the visitor to the earliest nation Belt that codified the rights of clan mothers, and the ernment and Indian Nations, as (Seneca), in September. - Courtesy: Kevin Wolf/AP Images for the treaties, such as the Two Row Adoption Belt, which was used ritually in the adoption of a told through a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s NMAI Wampum Belt between the Iro- non-Iroquois person into a nation and clan. National Museum of the Ameri- quois and the first colonists, who The Two Row Wampum Belt, which dates from the 17th can Indian in Washington, D.C. were seeking only to coexist with century, records the first treaty agreement between the Five Over the course of the next four Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the each other. The belt symbolizes Nations and the Dutch, and pledges perpetual friendship years, eight treaties, representing United States and American Indian an Indian canoe carrying every- between them. The Canandaigua Treaty Belt, dated 1794, approximately 374 of those rati- Nations thing Indians believe to be true on and currently on display at the NMAI exhibit, records a treaty fied between the United States and When: Until fall 2018 one row while the other row is the made between the Six Nations and the newly formed United Native Nations, will be exhibited in Where: National Museum of the American Europeans’ ship, carrying every- States. It is a friendship belt depicting the 13 colonies as fig- rotation as part of an ongoing dis- Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue thing they believe to be true. The ures holding hands with two Iroquois figures. The wampum play showcasing over 125 objects SW, Washington, D.C. intent was to show “We are trav- belts were so powerful that in the 1800s, the United States, from the museum’s collection and eling on the river of life together, Features: Original treaties shown one at a time Canadian and New York state governments tried to acquire other lenders, including archival side by side ... people in the ship and even ban the belts in order to take from the Iroquois their photographs, wampum belts, tex- in a six-month rotation, archival photos, wam- aren’t going to try so steer the intellectual traditions and political power and thereby disrupt tiles, baskets and peace medals. pum belts, textiles, baskets and peace medals. canoe; people in the canoe aren’t their self-determination. NMAI director Kevin Gover There are also original videos narrated by Robert going to try to steer the ship.” Reading the Wampum: Essays on Hodinöhsö:ni’ Visual (Pawnee) describes the exhibit Redford and interactive media stations. Serious Diplomacy traces Code and Epistemological Recovery is a collection of aca- as the museum’s most ambitious Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, closed how diplomacy and negotiation demic essays by Kelsey that examine the wampum tradition in effort yet, presenting the history Christmas Day evolved from the early exchange selected contemporary Iroquois writers’, artists’ and filmmak- of the relationship between the Admisson: Free of ceremonial gifts to complex ers’ aesthetic and poetic decisions. Through these essays is United States and American Indian Web: americanindian.si.edu negotiations. Native nations an in-depth discussion of the role of wampum, past and pres- Nations through their treaties. sought unity within the confed- ent, in the Iroquois collective memory, thought, aesthetics, “The history of U.S.-Indian trea- eration while the United States narrative, history, protocol and treaty rights. Understanding ties is the history of all Americans,” says Gover. “We cannot negotiators tried to balance the conflicting interests between such traditions as the wampum belts offer the reader valu- have a complete understanding of what it means to be Ameri- the federal government and the states. able insights not only into Iroquois perspectives, but into cans without knowing about these relationships, whether we Bad Acts, Bad Paper comprises treaties made in the 1800s, the broader reasons for why Native American traditions are Native Americans or not.” after the United States abandoned the ideals of earlier treaties continue to inform and perpetuate Native intellectual con- The exhibit, which opened in September on the museum’s and instead used them sciousness. (200 pages, Syracuse University Press, $29.95) ¢ 10th anniversary, is divided into five chronological sections: as a means for confis- See treatieS On PaGe 33 28 nowemapa2014 poke nU¯hoU www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] nEWS briEFS n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS Hä‘ena Community-Based field of 25 finalists. Player inductees honoring a CommitmEnt to justiCE are: Manase Jesse Sapolu (Samoan Fisheries Subsistence ancestry) of the San Francisco 49ers, Area approval Luther John Elliss (Samoan ances- try) of the Detroit Lions, Raymond The state Board of Land and Natu- Frederick Schoenke (Hawaiian ral Resources made history on Oct. ancestry) of the Washington Red- 24 when it unanimously approved skins, Mosiula “Mosi” Faasuka Hawai‘i’s first ever Community Tatupu (Samoan ancestry) of the Based Fisheries Subsistence Area New England Patriots, and Mark rule package for Hä‘ena on Kaua‘i. Pulemau Tuinei (Samoan ancestry) “This is an historic action, of the Dallas Cowboys. Russell Ross following years of work by the Francis of the New England Patriots Hä‘ena community in collabora- and San Francisco 49ers was selected tion with Department of Land and as a contributor inductee. Natural Resources staff,” BLNR The Selection Committee was Chairperson William Alia said in comprised of past college football a statement. “This rules package head coaches Dick Tomey, LaVell gives the Hä‘ena hui an opportu- Edwards and Ron McBride; NFL nity to protect its fisheries, based player personnel expert Gil Brandt, on traditional and customary prac- ESPN SportsCenter anchor Neil tices. Native Hawaiians knew how Everett, Hawai‘i sportscaster to practice sustainability in order Robert Kekaula, and past NFLPA to feed their ‘ohanas. This is strong president and inaugural inductee recognition by government that we Kevin Mawae. cannot do it alone and community- The second class of inductees will based management and buy-in is The Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. presented its 2014 Native Hawaiian Advocate Award to former state and federal Judge Walter Heen, be enshrined in a ceremony Jan. 23 critical to sustaining Hawai‘i’s pre- center, for his unyielding dedication to the betterment of the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Presenting the award, NHLC executive and 24 on O‘ahu. For information, cious natural resources for now and director Moses Haia hailed Heen’s 1986 ruling as an Intermediate Court of Appeals justice in the land title case Hustace v. Kapuni. In visit polynesianfootballhof.org. future generations.” the case, a Native Hawaiian challenged the trial court’s decision awarding title to his family lands on Moloka‘i to another party, saying The BLNR hearing attracted not enough steps were taken to identify those who may have had a claim to the property. At the time, notice was primarily provided Bilingual New Testament dozens of testimonies and there by newspaper ad. In his decision, Heen noted, “the consequences of quiet title actions are so severe that to have had one’s interest in was overwhelming support for lands summarily taken away without an opportunity to respond is in violation of due process requirements and our sense of fairness A new edition of the Hawaiian- the approval, the board said. The and justice.” Haia said as a result of the decision, plaintiffs in quiet title actions “must engage in an extensive search for people who English language new Testament Hä‘ena CBSFA comprises state might have a claim to the property and can no longer rely solely on notice of the lawsuit via newspaper publication without first review- with Psalms and Proverbs is avail- waters within the Hä‘ena ahupua‘a ing various publicly available records.” Heen, a former OHA trustee, lawmaker and head of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, is pictured able from Mutual Publishing in from the shoreline out to 1 mile with NHLC’s Moses Haia, left, and grandson Christian Heen. - Photo: Lisa Asato collaboration with Partners in Devel- and would set limits on the types opment Foundation. of fishing gear and methods that The publication of Ke Kauoha may be used and prohibit the har- Hokoana appointment cial aid through the Achieving the Nominations and self-nomina- Hou me Ka Buke o Nä Halelü a me vest of marine life for commercial Dream initiative, and helped secure tions are accepted from individuals Nä ‘Ölelo Akamai a Solomona fea- purposes, among other things. Lui Hokoana, vice chancellor $12.3 million in U.S. Department or organizations. Previous SBA tures modern orthography that uses The community worked with for student affairs at the University of Education funds for the college, Award winners may be nominated complete diacritics. DLNR’s Division of Aquatic of Hawai‘i-West Oahu, has been according to UH. Hokoana is also a if five years have lapsed since their “This marks the first time that the Resources to develop the rules tapped to serve as chancellor at former associate vice president for award and the company continues to bilingual Hawaiian language Bible package. DAR administrator Frazer UH-Maui College. student affairs for the UH system. meet the eligibility requirements. includes the modern Hawaiian text McGilvray said: “The CBFSA sets He will begin his post Dec. 1, The required nomination forms are alongside the New American Stan- the precedent for other communities succeeding retiring Chancellor SBA Award nominations available by contacting the Hawai‘i dard English text and that Psalms across the state to self-determine Clyde Sakamoto, the Honolulu District Office at (808) 541-2990. and Proverbs appear in a bilingual what’s best for their local areas Star-Advertiser reported. Deadline is Dec. 8 to submit Completed forms should be submit- format,” Mutual Publishing said in based on long-held sustainability The UH Board of Regents named nominations for the 2015 Small ted to the SBA District Office at 500 a statement. practices. Community based man- Hokoana to the post on Oct. 16. Business Administration Small Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1-306. A special edition with a short piece agement isn’t only the past, but is Hokoana has held various posi- Business Awards, a highly competi- on Princess Pauahi Bishop is available now the future.” tions within the UH system since tive and prestigious recognition. Polynesian Football to Kamehameha Schools’ students, The OHA Board of Trustees had starting as a counselor in 1991 at Categories are: SBA’s Small teachers and alumni, as well as Hawai- earlier passed a resolution support- Maui Community College, where Business Person of the Year, Hall of Fame ian civic clubs and churches. ing CBSFA designations and rules. he developed the Liko A‘e Native Entrepreneurial Success Award, The book sells for $45 and is The BLNR said implementation Hawaiian Scholarship Program. As Family-Owned Small Business of Jesse Sapolu and Russ Francis are available where books are sold, of the rules package is pending vice chancellor of student affairs at the Year, Small Business Exporter among the 2015 class of inductees including Logos Bookstore and Nä adjudication of a contested case. Windward Community College, of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of announced for the Polynesian Foot- Mea Hawai‘i. It is also available All future CBFSA designations will he led an unprecedented growth the Year and SBA Small Business ball Hall of Fame. online at mutualpublishing.com require approval from the BLNR. in enrollment and access to finan- Advocate of the Year. Six inductees were chosen from a and by calling (808) 380-1022. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ho‘olaha lehUlehU nowemapa2014 29 PubliC nOTiCE Honolulu aHuPua‘a (30) days of this notice and provide and/or provide information to the Proposed treatment is relocation Preservation Division (SHPD) and NOTICE TO INTERESTED information to SHPD adequately SHPD shall respond within 30 days within the project area. The O‘ahu both burials are believed most likely PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN demonstrating lineal descent from of this notice and be able to ade- Island Burial Council (OIBC) has to be Native Hawaiian. that six human burials and seven these specific burials or cultural quately demonstrate lineal descent jurisdiction in this matter and the Background research indicates isolated human bone fragments descent from ancestors buried in from these Native Hawaiian burials proper disposition and treatment of that during the Mähele Act of 1848 were identified by Cultural - Sur the same ahupua‘a or district. or cultural descent from ancestors these remains will be determined by the area featuring the rock mound veys Hawai‘i during the course buried in the same ahupua‘a or the OIBC, in consultation with any and the three burial caves was not of an archaeological inventory Burial noticE district where the Native Hawai- recognized lineal and/or cultural awarded land and was considered survey related to the Block I Proj- – KalaEloa ian skeletal remains are buried. descendants, per the requirements Crown Lands. Over 50 claims were ect, Kaka‘ako, Honolulu Ahupua‘a, NOTICE TO INTERESTED The applicant for this project is of HAR Chapter 13-300-33. awarded in the ‘ili of Pe‘ekaua‘i. The Kona District, O‘ahu, TMK: [1] PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN Hawaii Community Development Appropriate treatment shall occur two closest were LCA 3310 awarded 2-3-002:001 (por.). The landowner that two possible unmarked human Authority and the contact person in accordance with HAR Chapter to Manu, and LCA 3593 awarded to is Victoria Ward Limited (VWL). burial sites, categorized as “previ- is Mr. Kawika McKeague, Group 13-300-38. Keikiole. These two kuleana claims Background research indicates ously identified,” were identified by 70 International, Inc., 925 Bethel All persons having any knowl- are located between Menehune Road that during the Mähele the project Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. Street, Fifth Floor, Hon. HI 96813- edge of the identity or history of and Kana‘ana Ridge. area was within lands awarded to during an Archaeological Inventory 4307, [Tel. (808) 523-5866]. this human bone are requested to The applicant for this project is the American Board of Commis- Survey for a proposed solar farm immediately contact the SHPD AECOM, and the contact person sioners for Foreign Missions (Land located in Kalaeloa, Honouliuli WaiKïKï aHuPua‘a Culture and History Branch, Mr. is: Randy Hamamoto, Project Man- Commission Award [LCA] 387), Ahupua‘a, ‘Ewa District, Island NOTICE TO INTERESTED Hinano Rodrigues, at the DLNR ager AECOM, 1001 Bishop Street, comprising the ‘ili of Kukuluäe‘o. of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i [TMK: (1) 9-1- PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN Maui Office Annex, 130 Mahalani Suite 1600, Honolulu, HI 96813 Kuleana (maka‘äinana) LCAs 013:070]. that disarticulated human bone Street, Wailuku, Hawai‘i 96793 [TEL (808) 521-3051. FAX (808) within the vicinity include LCA The two rock mounds possibly fragments, assigned State Inven- [TEL (808) 243-4640, FAX (808) 524-0246]. 1903 to Lolohi and LCA 10463 to containing human burials are pre- tory of Historic Properties (SIHP) 243-5838]. Proposed treatment is preserve Napela. sumed to date to the pre- and/or # 50-80-14-4570 and SIHP # All interested parties shall in place. The Kaua‘i-Ni‘ihau Island Following the procedures of early post-Contact Period and both 50-80-14-7676, were identified respond within thirty (30) days of Burial Council (KNIBC) has juris- Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) sites are presumed to contain tra- by Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i, Inc. this notice and file descendancy diction in this matter and the proper Chapter 6E-43, and Hawai‘i Admin- ditional Native Hawaiian remains. during the course of an archaeo- claim forms and/or provide infor- disposition and treatment of these istrative Rules (HAR) Chapter The sites have been designated logical inventory survey related to mation to the SHPD adequately burials will be determined by the 13-300, the remains were deter- as State Inventory of Historic the Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand demonstrating lineal descent from KNIBC, in consultation with any mined to be over 50 years old and Properties (SIHP) State Site 50-80- Islander Project, Waikïkï Ahupua‘a, these remains or cultural descent recognized lineal and/or cultural most likely Native Hawaiian. The 12-7483 (Feature 4) and SIHP State ‘ili of Kälia, Honolulu (Kona) Dis- from ancestors buried in the same descendants, per the requirements State Historic Preservation Divi- Site 50-80-12-7486 (Feature 2). No trict, O‘ahu TMK: [1] 2-6-005:001 ahupua‘a or district. of HAR § 13-300-33. Appropriate sion (SHPD) has assigned SIHP Land Commission Awards were and 2-6-008:039 (portion). treatment shall occur in accordance (State Inventory of Historic Prop- awarded within the project area. Following the procedures of WaiMEa aHuPua‘a with HAR § 13-300-38. erties) numbers of 50-80-14-7429 Proposed treatment is preserva- Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) NOTICE TO INTERESTED All persons having any knowl- and 50-80-14-7655 to the human tion in place. Proper treatment shall Chapter 6E-43, and Hawai‘i PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN: edge of the identity or history of skeletal remains finds. The project occur in accordance with Chapter Administrative Rules (HAR) Chap- that a mound with the potential these human burials are requested proponents are currently propos- 6E, Revised Statutes, Section 43 ter 13-300, the remains are believed of having burial components, as to immediately contact Mrs. ing preservation in place for all regarding prehistoric and historic to be over 50 years old. In its evalu- well as three caves which enshrine Kauanoe Ho‘omanawanui, burial human skeletal remains. The deci- burial sites and Hawai‘i Administra- ation of ethnicity the State Historic human skeletal remains, have been site specialist for Kaua‘i Island, sion to preserve in place or relocate tive Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-300. Preservation Division (SHPD) designated as State Inventory of at DLNR Kauai Office, P.O. Box these previously identified human The O‘ahu Island Burial Council has determined that the remains Historic Properties (SIHP) # 50 30 1729, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 [TEL remains shall be made by the O‘ahu (OIBC) has jurisdiction in this are most likely Native Hawaiian. 06 2231, SIHP # 50-30-06-2232 (808) 692-8015. (cell) (808) 896- Island Burial Council (OIBC) in matter and the final determination Found during an archaeological and SIHP # 50-30-06-2233 and 0475. FAX (808) 692-8020] or Mr. consultation with SHPD and any on whether the burials will be pre- inventory survey, these remains were identified by Cultural - Sur Hinano Rodrigues at the DLNR identified lineal and/or cultural served in place or relocated shall be are previously identified [per HAR veys Hawai‘i, Inc. (CSH) during the Maui Office Annex, 130 Mahalani descendants, per the requirements made by the OIBC in consultation 13-300-31(b)]. course of an archaeological inven- Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 of HAR Chapter 13-300-33. The with any recognized lineal and/or Background research indicates tory survey related to the Menehune [TEL (808) 243-4640. FAX (808) proper treatment of the remains cultural descendants. Appropriate that during the Mähele, land within Road Rockfall Mitigation Project 243-5838]. shall occur in accordance with treatment shall occur in accordance the project area was awarded to located in the ‘ili of Pe‘ekaua‘i, at All interested parties shall HAR Chapter 13-300-38. with HAR Chapter 13-300-38. Alapai (Land Commission Award Waimea Ahupua‘a, Waimea (Kona) respond within thirty (30) days of SHPD is requesting persons All persons that may have any [LCA] 2511). A nearby land claim District, on Kaua‘i island, TMKs: this notice and file descendancy having any knowledge of the identity knowledge or information possibly was awarded to Paoa (LCA 1775). [4] 1 6 003:056; 1-6-005:017; 1-6- claim forms and/or provide infor- or history of these human skeletal affiliated with the human remains Hilton Hawaiian Village’s repre- 010:001–003. mation to the SHPD adequately remains to immediately contact are asked to immediately contact: sentative for this project is Group Following the procedures of demonstrating lineal descent from the SHPD Culture and History Mr. Hinano Rodrigues, State His- 70 International, and the contact Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) § this designated burial or cultural Branch, Mr. Hinano Rodrigues, at toric Preservation Division (SHPD), person is: Mark Kawika McK- 6E-43, and Hawai‘i Administrative descent from ancestors buried in the DLNR Maui Office Annex, 130 DLNR Maui Office Annex, 130 eague, Senior Planner and Director Rules (HAR) § 13-300 remnants in the same ahupua‘a or district. Mahalani Street, Wailuku, Hawai‘i Mahalani Street, Wailuku, Maui of Cultural Planning, 925 Bethel the caves are believed to hold skel- Mahalo nui loa na kou manawa 96793 [TEL (808) 243-4640, FAX 96743 [Tel: (808) 243-4640]. Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, Hawai‘i etal remains dating over 50 years i ho‘oponopono. Malama pono. (808) 243-5838]. All interested All interested persons that would 96813 [TEL (808) 523-5866 exten- old. An evaluation of ethnicity has (Thank you for your time to set parties shall respond within thirty like to file descendancy claim forms sion 120]. been made by the State Historic things right. Take care, be right). ¢ 30 nowemapa2014 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] TruSTEE MESSSAgES n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS Off to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant Lawai‘a Pono, for Hä‘ena, for Hawai‘i
his past July Mol- Hawai‘i brings the Pan- loha from Kaua‘i and tomary practices for sustaining oka‘i girl Chey- iolo culture, which is far Ni‘ihau! fisheries were based on time- Board of anne Kauionalani more unique versus the Mahalo this month tested intimate knowledge of TrusTees Duvauchelle mainland style of ranch- to the Kaua‘i individ- ahupua‘a resources; and Keliihoomalu ing and working cattle. uals and organizations 2. Native Hawaiian tradi- wasT selected to be Miss The methods and tech- Awho attended OHA’s Grants tional and customary practices Colette Y. Machado Rodeo Hawai‘i 2014. Since niques used in Hawai‘i Orientation held at Kaua‘i Com- and systems include aspects Chairperson, Trustee, being notified so late in the Colette Y. have been adapted to munity College on Oct. 7. I often dan of community-based manage- year, she has had only a few the style of usefulness hear from people about projects ment and/or co-management Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i Machado ahuna Tel: 808.594.1837 months to prepare for this to work and drive cattle that need additional resources in which the community of Fax: 808.594.0212 event. This is such a great through lava, mountains and this was a great way to learn resource users itself takes part Email: [email protected] opportunity as she will Chairperson, and down to the ocean.” more about what OHA offers. Trustee, and is active and accountable ————— be representing not only Trustee Moloka‘i The annual Miss Rodeo Kaua‘i definitely had a lot Kaua‘i and in shaping the relationship oz stender Moloka‘i, but Hawai‘i, in and La-na‘i America Pageant hosts of interest as a second session Ni‘ihau with and management of their Vice Chair, at-large the Miss Rodeo American beautiful and talented was added in the afternoon to land and ocean resources. Tel: 808.594.1877 accommodate all the attendees. The people of Hawai‘i Fax: 808.594.1853 If your project benefits Native rely on near-shore fisheries Email: [email protected] Hawaiians, you may want to for food and perpetuation ————— consider an OHA grant. Grants of traditional and customary dan ahuna information is available at www. practices. These needs and Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau oha.org/grants where the entire practices are being compro- Tel: 808-594-1751 application is completed online. mised by climate change, Email: [email protected] The deadline for Programmatic fishery depletion due in part The Lawai‘a Pono logo Grants for projects happening in to centralized and under- ————— encourages people to Fiscal Biennium 2016-2017 is resourced management and rowena akana Cheyanne Keliihoomalu, second from right, with her parents Deanna and Kalapana Kelii- “Fish Hawaiian” and Dec. 17, 2014, at 4 pm. Mahalo other contemporary human Trustee, at-large hoomalu and grandfather Jimmy Duvauchelle. - Courtesy: Lu Ann Mahiki Lankford-Faborito was used by Ha¯‘ena sup- also to Clarita, Jacee, Misty and environmental impacts. Tel: 808.594.1860 porters. - Courtesy: KUA Fax: 808.594.0209 Pageant being held in early Decem- cowgirls from across the country. Nancy of OHA’s Transitional Globally, co-management Email: [email protected] ber in Las Vegas. During the weeklong event, which Assistance Program for flying and more holistic approaches ————— Cheyanne is the daughter of takes place a little before the Wran- to Kaua‘i to conduct this orientation and to based on traditional customary practices Peter apo Deanna and Kalapana Keliihoomalu. gler’s National Finals Rodeo, the answer questions. I know having all four of and values have risen as effective manage- Trustee, o‘ahu She grew up in Maunaloa, Moloka‘i, cowgirls are judged in the major cat- them there was very helpful in answering a ment systems. Tel: 808.594.1854 and she started participating in rodeos egories of personality, appearance, broad range of questions from the potential Hä‘ena is one of many communities Fax: 808.594.1864 at the age of 4. Cheyanne also spent horsemanship, and rodeo knowledge grant applicants. seeking increased collaboration with the Email: [email protected] years participating in the Hawai‘i and presentation. They will do this As this column is being submitted, we State. Others include Kaua‘i’s Hanalei; ————— High School Rodeo Association through demonstrating their skills are in what are possibly the final stages of Moloka‘i’s Mo‘omomi; Läna‘i’s Maunalei; Haunani apoliona, MsW and the Moloka‘i 4-H Livestock in public speaking, personal inter- seeing the Hä‘ena Community Based Sub- Maui’s Polanui, Wailuku, and Kïpahulu; Trustee, at-large club. Her family has deep roots in viewing, horsemanship, knowledge sistence Fishing Area rules established. Hui and Hawai‘i Island’s Kïholo, Ka‘üpülehu, Tel: 808.594.1886 the paniolo history on Moloka‘i. She of rodeo and general horse science, Maka‘äinana o Makana, the group leading Ho‘okena and Miloli‘i. Supporting these Email: [email protected] is the granddaughter of Moloka‘i current-event awareness, photogenic the effort, is dedicated to perpetuating community-led efforts helps to perpetu- ————— Paniolo Jimmy Duvauchelle. He qualities, visual poise and overall and teaching the skills, knowledge and ate unique place-based futures and the Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey worked for the Moloka‘i Ranch for professionalism. practices of our küpuna through the inter- uniqueness, food security and sustainabil- Trustee, Maui 42 years until it closed its opera- The Miss Rodeo America Pageant pretation, restoration, care and protection ity of Hawai‘i nei. Hä‘ena’s proposed rules Tel: 808.594.1858 tions in 2008. After that he operated has recognized the need for scholar- of the natural and cultural resources that are consist of traditionally defined boundaries; Fax: 808.594.1864 Pohakuloa Ranch, where he worked ships to help contestants further their located within Hä‘ena State Park. gear, harvesting and practice restrictions Email: [email protected] alongside his children as well as his education. The Miss Rodeo America After an extensive seven-year process, (non-commercial, not over extractive); ————— grandchildren. Scholarship Foundation was estab- the proposed Hä‘ena CBSFA rules went subzones/replenishment areas (‘Opihi robert K. Lindsey Jr. According to Lu Ann Mahiki lished in 1998 to broaden the scope before the Department of Land and Natural Restoration Area; Makua Pu‘uhonua Trustee, Hawai‘i Lankford-Faborito, the Hawai‘i of the scholarship program. Prior Resources for public hearing and comment Area); and time restrictions, size, species Tel: 808.594.1855 State Director for the National Miss to the Foundation’s inception, Miss on Friday, Oct. 3 at Hanalei Elementary and catch limits. Fax: 808.594.1883 Rodeo American Pageant: “The Miss Rodeo America Inc. distributed School. Hä‘ena community members As a former teacher, coach and charter Email: [email protected] Rodeo Hawai‘i program provides a thousands of dollars annually in developed and drafted plans and rules school leader, I know how important it is to ————— venue for our state cowgirls to share scholarship benefits to help talented based on native knowledge and help over lay a solid foundation so that our youth will John d. Waihe‘e IV our uniqueness at the national stage young women to further their studies 50 small and large public meetings. have every opportunity afforded to them Trustee, at-large during the Miss Rodeo America Pag- and become tomorrow’s leaders. In my testimony, I noted two important for success later in life. And that is exactly Tel: 808.594.1876 eant. Scholarship opportunities are Let us all wish Cheyanne good points from our OHA Board of Trustees what the Hä‘ena community is trying to Email: [email protected] over $50,000 for contestants vying luck and great success. If you would Resolution supporting CBSFA designa- achieve through these proposed rules. for the chance to be the ambassador like to help, please feel free to con- tions and rules: Mahalo nui loa for reading! ¢ of rodeo throughout our country. tact my office at (808) 594-1837.¢ 1. Native Hawaiian traditional and cus- Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele nowemapa2014 31 TruSTEE MESSSAgES I am an American – I am a Hawaiian A lifetime of pure aloha … am an American of Hawaiian on questions of racism, sexism, loha e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, improved to the present time. ancestry. I am proud to be an indigenous people’s rights, nä pulapula a Häloa, Act 34 (2003) increased OHA American. I am equally proud income inequality, Vietnam … mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau, revenues from “zero to $9.5 mil- to be of Hawaiian ancestry. all those things that blighted, puni ke ao mälamalama. lion”; Act 178 (2006) provided and continue to blight us, as a The Office of Hawaiian $17.5 million in back payment IWhew! There, I’ve said it. nation. I have not changed. I AAffairs is in the midst of signifi- for July 2001-2005, increased I’m finally dealing with a self- continue to pursue the same set cant transitions. The first begins transfer of OHA revenues to $15.1 inflicted identity crisis. It’s been of sociopolitical challenges that with one of our distinguished million annually, also requiring a very confusing emotional Peter I did then. OHA Board members. Whether Haunani DLNR to provide an accounting passage since 1975 when I first you know him as Trustee Stender, for certain lands as specified by became a Hawaiian activist. apo On the question of Hawaiian Mr. Stender, Uncle Oz, O.K., Papa, apoliona, MsW law. The ceded lands settlement This coming out creates some nationhood, I would vocifer- Dad, Ozzie or Oswald Kofoad, for approximately $200 million anxiety for me because I am a Trustee, ously argue for reconciliation. he remains beloved, respected, Trustee, initiated by OHA and the Lingle political figure flirting danger- O‘ahu We can’t ignore the overthrow, honored and always will be, unde- At-large administration was completed by ously with a subject of intense annexation and subsequent niably and simply, “Oz.” OHA and Governor Abercrombie passion for many people. injustices, but it’s time to shape Born in 1931 in in 2012. OHA capital- a model of reconciliation. I Hau‘ula, Oz attri- ized Hi‘ilei Aloha LLC In my years of activism, I’ve struggled believe that a Hawaiian nation-within-a- butes his foundation to manage projects that my way through the maze of the volatile nation relationship will emerge that not of values, character include Hi‘ipaka LLC question of Hawaiian nationhood. What only brings closure to our longstanding and wisdom to his and others. A $90 mil- does it mean to me to be an American? grievances, but also provides new oppor- Tütü man as well as lion loan guarantee What does it mean to be a Hawaiian? tunities for all of Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i’s to the legacy of Queen (debt service $3m/30 Are the two reconcilable? How are we people, long divided by the question, Lili‘uokalani; his years) was provided supposed to feel about the American cannot become whole until this question secondary and high to DHHL by OHA. overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom of nationhood is resolved. And it must be school success to the UNESCO World Her- – an illegal condition that continues to resolved by including the rest of Hawai‘i legacy of Princess itage designation for today? in shaping the solution. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Papahänaumokuäkea as Kamehameha in 2010 done with I may pay a price for this declaration of For myself, I cannot imagine giving graduate of 1950; expected OHA des- political loyalty to a nation whom others up my U.S. citizenship. I cannot imag- his disciplined and ignation as a fourth see as the enemy, and to those who are ine defining my existence as separate and broader educational Co-Trustee underway. adamant about a total separation from apart from a lifetime of friends of every worldview to the U.S. Oz has played a the United States. To them, I offer my ethnicity, relationships forged in the joy Marine Corps; and major role to advance respect and say follow your heart and do and pain of pursuing the American dream his higher education OHA. My OHA staff, what you are compelled to do in pursuit as fellow Americans. And my beautiful scholarship studies past and present, feel the of your dignity and sense of justice. But hapa-haole family – I cannot and will not to the University of Oswald Stender and same way about Oz. I would humbly ask that in your pursuit leave them behind. Hawai‘i at Mänoa. his wife, Ku‘ulei. - Having served of a vision of a Hawaiian future that Oz spent 16 years in Courtesy photo during the 14 years you argue your case with respect for all I leave you with my conviction that the real estate at the James with him, they offer voices, and absent malice for those who Constitution of the United States, as the Campbell Estate, spent the following com- may not agree. very foundation of the nation, is a bril- two years with Grosvenor International, ments about him: “... consistently steps up liant document. It is especially brilliant returned to Campbell Estate 1976-1988 to strengthen community-based initiatives America’s history is one of a nation because realizing its sweeping promise as CEO and 1988-1989 as Senior Advisor focused on collective well-being and sus- shamefully peppered with many dark of equality, justice and opportunity for all to the Campbell Estate Trustees. Oz then tainability for Hawai‘i and Native Hawaiians stories of social, political and economic can never be fully achieved. Not because served as Trustee of the Bishop Estate from ... one of very few Trustees who best served injustice. Much of it still screams for the document is flawed … but because 1990 until his resignation in 1999. Native Hawaiian beneficiaries judiciously resolution. So, in my declaration of we, the people, are flawed. And so, we I was elected to OHA in 1996; Oz in and devoid of political or personal agendas national loyalty I would be the last one must keep working to improve on our 2000. The “intersect” of our work together ... decisions made for Hawai‘i vision 25 to deny that America’s history is scarred performance as citizens of the world’s as Trustees continues forward to the present. years hence, not for the short term ... we with injustices of every dimension. In my greatest nation. God bless America. God I served as OHA’s longest-serving Chairper- owe him a debt of gratitude for his service younger years, as a folk singer traveling bless Hawai‘i. God bless the Hawaiian son and Oz served as B&F Chair, then Asset ... he exudes gentleness, kindness, goodness the country during the ’60s and ’70s, I people. ¢ and Resource Management Chairperson ... and the greatest gift he shared is love ... was fully engaged in the calls for justice from 2000 to 2010. Oz had a major role in well done, good and faithful servant, may what can be called “OHA’s Decade Three: your radiant light shine eternal.” 2000-2010 Improving Oversight Manage- Oz, mahalo for being a steady and reli- ment and Preparing for Rebuilding Native able colleague, strong in spirit, wise and Hawaiian Governance.” discerning, and unwavering in our mission OHA initiated a new investment policy to “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha.” Blessings to process using the “manager of manag- you, Aunty Lei, Lei-Ann and your ‘ohana er’s” approach that has been adapted and always. 23/48 ¢ 32 nowemapa2014 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] TruSTEE MESSSAgES n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS What’s missing in the statistics on Native Hawaiian An honor and a privilege health disparities? s I write this message and laughter. I am thankful for Trustee’s note: I would like to attempts. He has Quest insurance, of aloha, I struggle partnerships I have forged with express my mahalo to Claren Keal- but none of the local psychiatrists with finding the right trustees that I have worked with oha-Beaudet, Psy.D., and Franco take that insurance because of its words; I struggle with over the years to do what is best Acquaro, Ph.D., for contributing low reimbursement rate. He is cur- trying to convey the for our Hawaiian community. this month’s column. rently unmedicated and in a manic Aright message. I get choked up I am thankful for every OHA state – with increasing thoughts of just thinking about it … it is dif- employee, past and present, who Earlier this year, Trustee Lind- harming himself or others. ficult to say goodbye to a group has dedicated their time to work sey asked us to share in his Ka • A 28-year-old female is strug- of people who have been a big for the betterment of our people; Wai Ola column the work Kïpuka robert K. gling with intermittent psychotic part of my life for 14 years. oz and I mahalo each of them for o ke Ola (an Integrated Native Lindsey, Jr. episodes. Twice she has driven stender working with me to fulfill our Hawaiian Health Clinic) is doing recklessly and crashed her car As I reflect on years past, I have mission. to address Native Hawaiian health Trustee, Hawai‘i due to being in an active psychotic come to realize that the Office Trustee, At-large disparities on the Big Island. We state – ending in arrest by the of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has I am thankful for our benefi- shared a broad view of the dire police each time. She will not go grown from a struggling, land- ciaries – keiki to kupuna – and physical, social and mental health issues the hospital emergency room or meet with less, government-based organization to the opportunity afforded me to serve each facing the lähui. Research supports the fact a psychiatrist because she does not trust the a multi-faceted, complex structure with and every one of you. Mahalo for allowing that Native Hawaiians are last in nearly all western medical model to meet their needs a 26,000-acre land base with a strong me to share a small part of my life with of the major indicators of health – including in a culturally respectful manner. She and balance sheet. Today, as I see it, OHA you; it has been humbling and reward- depression, obesity, incarceration, addic- her ‘ohana believe the disorder is a spiritual is poised and ready for its next level of ing. I have enjoyed sharing stories with tions, domestic violence, hypertension, dilemma, not a brain disorder. change and can look forward to continued you and building friendships. I have rev- anxiety, child abuse and neglect, diabetes, • A male in his early 30s has significant growth by leveraging its land base and eled in helping find solutions when things poverty and early mortality. co-morbid conditions including traumatic balance sheet. The future for OHA and have gone sideways. I have treasured the Of course, few who live here need abuse history, diabetes, unemployed, mild for our beneficiaries is bright, and I am moments when we have been success- research to tell them this. To open one’s eyes mental retardation and no support from excited about the possibilities. ful, and I have overcome disappointment is to see the intergenerational legacy of cul- his ‘ohana. He engages in regular self- when success was not within our reach. tural trauma being played out everywhere in mutilation and self-medicates with illicit I am grateful for the opportunities I Most invaluable has been the camaraderie Hawai‘i nei. Trustee Lindsey asked that we substances. He bounces from residence to have had to be a part of OHA’s forward shared as we resolved that today’s failure bring the statistics a bit more “to life” by residence in the community as there are no movement and hope that I have been an just might be tomorrow’s success. In good providing real stories of Native Hawaiians treatment-based housing options. integral part of this movement. Tremen- times and in bad, we must always have we have recently served at Kïpuka o ke Ola. These clients are not just some abstract dous positive change has been made since faith; we must never lose hope; we must These stories are true, but some details have statistics. They suffer greatly and their 2000, and it is my hope that I have left my always press forward. been changed to protect client privacy. Here debilitating circumstances negatively ripple thumbprint on OHA’s legacy. are some representative stories: throughout their ‘ohana and the larger com- I have learned much from each of you, • Three families living near each other in munity. These scenarios emphasize not OHA’s future rests in the hands of those and I will forever be grateful that you Hawaiian Homes have members struggling only the very real health disparities Native who will step in to carry out its mission. I elected me to serve you all these years. with diabetes, but only one of the families Hawaiians face, but also underscore the def- wish nothing but the best for our trustees, No matter where I am in life’s journey, has health insurance. They now split the icits in our health-care system’s response to our employees and our Hawaiian com- you will be there with me for the memo- one insured person’s monthly insulin and them, including: lack of culturally informed munity as we continue our march toward ries will always remain. needles three ways – so all get at least some services, lack of psychiatric care (especially a brilliant future for all Hawaiians. medication. to those without premium health insurance), A philosophy I live by is that we must • A 19-year-old female is struggling with many under-insured/uninsured commu- I am thankful to my Heavenly Father always, always close circles. We must an emerging schizophrenia disorder. She is nity members, lack of affordable housing, for his blessings and for his guiding hand close circles with respect, with love, beginning to have command thoughts that insufficient case-management services and in all that I have done during my tenure at with charity and with acknowledging are instructing her to hurt herself. She is limited therapeutic services across a contin- OHA. I am thankful to my wife, Ku‘ulei, the best in every person and in all things. not receiving the appropriate psychiatric uum of care. The Big Island is a Medically who quietly supports me and takes care of Although bittersweet, the time has come medications that could stabilize her condi- Underserved Area and the Native Hawaiian our family. I am thankful to my children, for me to close my OHA circle. It has tion because the prescribing provider is not residents are a Medically Underserved Pop- Lei-Ann and Patrick, and my grand- been an honor and a privilege. specialized in psychotropic medications. ulation. This clearly needs to be rectified. children, U‘ilani, Moku and Haku, who • A 40-year-old male has Bipolar Disor- Please visit our webpage at www.kipuka provide daily doses of family time, love Me ke aloha pumehana. ¢ der and has recently had two serious suicide okeola.com or call us at (808) 885-5900. ¢
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Highly quali ed Native Hawaiian-owned businesses interested Below, Wendat (Huron) wampum belt, 1600-1650, Indian Territory (Kansas), made of whelk shell, quahog shell, hide, bast fiber yarn and cordage. - Courtesy: Ernest Amoroso in a term loan or line of credit starting at $200,000, are welcome to apply. Due to limited funds, completed applications will be of treaties and a return to a more treatieS respect-based relationship in the evaluated on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Continued from page 27 second half of the century. Lastly, the Future of Treaties cating Indian land. summarizes the exhibition with two Great Nations Keep Their Word main points: everyone is affected Please go to www.oha.org/huakanu for more information. demonstrates how, in the 1900s, by the treaties between the United Native nations appealed to treaty States and Native nations, and the struggle is not yet over. “Viewpoint” panels are placed EMPOWERING HAWAIIANS, STRENGTHENING HAWAI‘I treaties are living throughout the exhibit to contrast Native with non-Native worldviews documents that and attitudes. The panels include viewpoints on many aspects of life, bind the nations for example, Native Nations are self-governing and non-coercive, ... in friendship European nations are hierarchi- cal and controlling of individual and law, and are citizens. Oral speech was more the foundation trustworthy than written words in the Native world, written language for keeping prom- was more authentic and trustworthy in the Western point of view. ises and realizing “Treaties are living documents that bind the Nations ... in friend- ideals today. ship and law, and are the foundation for keeping promises and realizing — Suzan Shown Harjo ideals today,” says Suzan Shown (Cheyenne/Muscogee) Harjo (Cheyenne/Muscogee), guest curator of the exhibition. rights and used them as tools to A companion publication to the demand a return to a balanced and exhibition, Nation to Nation: Trea- peaceful co-existence. Dozens of ties Between the United States and treaties were nullified through the American Indian Nations, edited by U.S. government’s Termination Harjo, includes essays and inter- Policy, which sought to end govern- views by scholars of Native history ment programs for tribes by ending and law that explore the many rea- tribal rolls and liquidating and sons for why centuries-old treaties distributing tribal assets to tribal remain living, relevant documents members, and most importantly, for both Natives and non-Natives in ending the protected trust status of the 21st century. ¢ Indian-owned lands. Native nations, through social activism, the courts Lurline Wailana McGregor is a and legislation were able to turn writer, television producer and author the tide and win the reaffirmation of Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me. 34 nowemapa2014 ho‘ohUI ‘ohana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] FAMilY rEuniOnS n ATivE HAWAiiA n » nEWS | FEATurES | E v E n TS 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!
‘ImI ‘Ohana • ect, please contact Davianna Pömaika‘i poole, Kekahuna, Kekinolau, Kekolohe, Kalaupapa. Contact us by email (info@ PEAHI/LINCOLN – Searching for FAMILY SEARCH McGregor at [email protected] Keoki, Keomaia, Kepio, Keweheana, kalaupapaohana.org), mail (Ka ‘Ohana O ‘ohana Lulu Hoapili Peahi (Lincoln) of or (808) 956-7068. The families are: Kiha, Kihe, Koa, Koi, Koliola, Kuaao, Kalaupapa, P.O. Box 1111, Kalaupapa, Kona, HI, the wife of William Kealoha KALAUPAPA ORAL HISTORY Abigaila, Aki, Amalu, Apiki, Hanaipu, Kuewaa, Kuheleloa, Kuhihewa, Kupa- HI 96742) or phone (Coordinator Valerie Lincoln of Kohala, HI. Lulu’s par- PROJECT – Are you a descendant of the Hauhalale, Haula, Haule, Hikalani, inalua, Lai, Mahiole, Mahoe, Mai, Monson at 808-573-2746). There is no ents are Father ... William Peahi of original Hawaiian families of Kalawao, Hina, I , Kaaea, Kaaikapu, Kaa- Makaiwi, Makaulaau, Makeumi, Mali, charge for our research. All descendants Kona, HI, and Mother ... Kaahoomaoi. Kalaupapa, Makanalua, Waikolu? The ua, Kaauwenui, Kae, Kaha, Kahaa, Mauikoaole, Mihaai, William Luther are also welcome to become part of Ka Together Lulu and William had four Kalaupapa National Historic Park is Kahakahaka, Kahakai, Kahanaipu, Kaha- Moehonua, Moeimua, Moihauna, Naai, ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa. children: Fern Kawehiwehi, Charles conducting oral histories of the descen- oa, Kahanaipu, Kahaua, Kahewanui, Naale, Nakai, Nakapalau, Nakoa, Namo- Leiahihi, Reginia Kehaulani and Annie dants of Native Hawaiians who origi- Kahiko, Kahue, Kaiheelua, Kailua, Kala- kueha, Nanamokueha, Naone, Naope, MCKEAGUE – The descendants Kahalelehua (my mother). The Health nally lived in Kalaupapa, Makanalua, hili, Kalama, Kalamahiai, Kaleo, Kalili, Nawaliwali, Nunumea, Ohuaaiai, Paele, of John “Tutu Haole” McKeague: Department has “no-record” certifica- Kalawao and Waikolu prior to the Kaloaaole, D. Kalua, Kaluaaku, Kaluoku, Pahua, Paolo, Pauaa, Piikoi, Pohaipule, Children: Louis Mahiai, Zachariah, tion on the birth certificate for Lulu establishment of the Hansen’s Disease Kama, Kamaka, Kamakahiki, Kama- Puailelewale, W.N. Pualewa, Pulihi, Daniel, Caroline Steward, Daisy Short (about 1890) nor a marriage certificate 7 Settlement. The original residents were kaukau, Kamakawaiwaiole, Kanakaokai, Puuone, Uhilau, Wahia, Wahinekapa, Sanders, Robert John. Siblings: Robert Jan 1887. Lulu died in Honolulu 8 July relocated from Kalawao in 1865 and Kanakaole, Kanalu, Kane, Kanehemahe- Waiolama. Alexander McKeague, Martha Jane 1941 and was buried in the Ocean View from Kalaupapa and Makanalua in 1895, ma, Kaniho, Kanui, Kapika, Kapule, McGowan, Margaret Belford and Samuel Cemetery. Arrangements were handled mostly to East Moloka‘i. If you are a Kauenui, Kauhi, Kauku, Kaunuohua, Kau- KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA Kennedy McKeague. Updating genealo- by Borthwick Mortuary. I am Kealoha descendant of one of the families named pea, Kauwenui, Kawaiahonu, Kawaiola, – Has records and resources that could gy book information for upcoming fam- Sugiyama at email acallforlove@gmail. below and are willing to be interviewed Kaweheana, Kawelo, Kaweloiki, Keaha- provide you with information about ily reunion. Please email McKeague_ com or P.O. Box 479 Hawi, HI 96719, or have any questions about the proj- loa, Keaholoa, Keala, Keawe, Keawe- any ancestors you might have had at [email protected]. (808) 889-0171. Mahalo nui. ¢
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