Ka Wai Ola O O HA – Th E Livin G Wat Er of OHA Këkëmapa (December) 2 002 Newnew Facesfaces Onon OHAOHA Boardboard

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Ka Wai Ola o O HA – Th e Livin g Wat er of OHA Këkëmapa (December) 2 002 NewNew facesfaces onon OHAOHA boardboard

A NEW BEGINNING FOR OHA — Newly elected trustees Dante Keala Carpenter (O‘ahu) and Boyd Mossman (Maui), pictured in the large insets above, join Trustee Haunani Apoliona (at-large), Trustee Linda Dela Cruz (Hawai‘i), newly re-elected Trustee Rowena Akana (at-large), Trustee Colette Machado (Moloka‘i/Läna‘i), Trustee Donald Cataluna (Kaua‘i/Ni‘ihau), newly re-elected Trustee Oz Stender, and newly re-elected Trustee John Waihe‘e IV.

By Naomi Sodetani All trustees will be confirmed with Mossman, who formerly served as a “ T h e r e ’s been a lot of discord between the receipt of traditional lei hulu, the prosecuting attorney and circuit court trustees, a lot of bad feelings. This new “Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei mäla - a g e n cy ’s symbol of office in an inve s t i- judge on Maui, is well-equipped to board has the opportunity to be a cohe- malama. Hawai‘i is enlightened, for ture ceremony at Kawaiaha‘o Church apply his skills and experience mediat- s ive group and can demonstrate that the brightness of day is here.” Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. The public is wel- ing disputes in the courtroom to the OHA can serve its beneficiaries with come to attend. OHA board room. greater eff e c t iveness and with dignity.” he election of two new trustees OHA Chairperson Haunani A p o l i o n a “I am hopeful there’s a change in the Mossman and Carpenter say they are to the Office of Hawaiian A ffa i r s said the new board — now all Native mix and I wo n ’t have to,” Mossman committed to help OHA regain the Tboard heralds a new day for the H awaiian — “signals a fresh OHA said. “But if it’s needed, I will certain- respect of the Hawaiian community o rga n i z a t i o n . b eg i n n i n g .” ly try.” and to bring credibility to an orga n i z a- Former Hawai‘i Island mayor and The board commences its wo r k Faced with current and future law- tion that Cayetano had ridiculed as l egislator Dante Keala Carpenter and strengthened with considerable lega l , suits threatening to dismantle all pro- “ d y s f u n c t i o n a l .” retired judge Boyd P. Mossman replace a d m i n i s t r a t ive, leg i s l a t ive and political grams and organizations serving Native The OHA board must shed its alami- longtime O‘ahu trustee Clayton Hee expertise it will need to successfully H awaiians, the community and the hi crab image and walk the talk of and Maui trustee Charles Ota, respec- tackle unprecedented challenges fa c i n g trustees themselves fervently hope that u n i t y, Carpenter reflected. “Rather than t ive l y. the Hawaiian community. the new board dynamics will be one of paddling nine separate canoes in diff e r- Mossman and Carpenter, along with C a r p e n t e r, who had served as OHA cooperation and increased eff e c t ive- ent directions we should be in the same n ewly re-elected incumbents Row e n a administrator from 1994 to 1995, wa s ness. canoe paddling in same direction,” h e C a r p e n t e r, John D. Waihe‘e IV and Oz appointed by former Governor Ben “At this point in time, OHA’s ex i s- said. “I look to be one of the paddlers.” S t e n d e r, were voted in to four- y e a r Cayetano to serve as an interim trustee tence and the survival of the Hawa i i a n See NEW BOARD on page 3 terms on Nov. 5. in 2000. people are at stake ,” Stender noted.

Lingle promises to restore ceded lands re v enue to Hawaiians and ‘right wrongs’

By Naomi Sodetani lion in back payment of ceded H awaiian Home Lands waiting list lands revenues owed to OHA from within five years. inda Lingle vows that her state “claims and settlement On Nov. 1, Lingle and former Lt. top priority upon taking funds” as a swifter alternative to G overnor Mazie Hirono sparred on Lo ffice will be to restore l eg i s l a t i o n . H awaiian issues before thousands ceded lands revenue payments to She also pledged to personally of Hawaiians who attended or the Office of Hawaiian A ffairs and lobby in Washington, D.C. to tuned into OHA’s gubernatorial to settle Native Hawaiian ceded obtain federal recognition of f o r u m . lands claims. N a t ive Hawaiians, to expedite a Lingle said that the forum gave Governor-elect Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor-elect Lingle says she will “immediate- state-funded audit and inventory of James “Duke” Aiona at the OHA Gubernatorial Forum See LINGLE on page 6 Nov. 1, just prior to the General Election ly” direct the transfer of $10.3 mil- ceded lands, and close out the IN THIS ISSUE Ka Wai Ola o OHA Wai‘anae’s Isaac Ho‘opi‘i, employed at Office of Hawaiian Affai r s PR E S O RT E D the Pentagon, became a hero on 9-11 by STA N D A R D 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste.50 0 U.S. POSTAG E saving lives and sharing aloha. See story Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 PAID PAGE Honolulu, Hawaii on page 4. Permit No. 298 04

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‘Aha ‘Öpio o OHA the ove r t h r ow, I am the subject of R e p r e s e n t a t ives. Where is the proof Board of Tru s t e e s racial prejudice for excluding my that we are in immediate danger? I attended ‘Aha ‘Opio o OHA on entire race from participation in the Who gives us the right to kill a man the summer of 2001. I had the establishment of such an entity. just because he is an evil dictator? Haunan i A p o l i o n a opportunity to participate in this The Portuguese, Chinese, H ow many millions of people has Chairperson, Trustee , A t - l a r g e program and encounter many new Japanese and others were invited to Saddam Hussein displaced or experiences. I was offered the come to Hawai‘i to blend with the killed? Where are his crematoriums Tel: 808.594.1886 chance to learn about the leg i s l a t ive H awaiian race. King Kaläkaua went for disposal of the bodies a la Fax : 808.594.1875 around the word and his representa- Hitler? Stalin did more, and what Email: [email protected] process and how many important issues of our state are addressed and t ive told Japanese government offi- did the U.S. do? Who elected us Linda K. De la Cruz assessed. Not only did I learn about cials that the Japanese should come “super cop?” The people of a coun- Vice ch a i r, Trustee , H aw a i ‘ i the process, I was able to go to Hawai‘i and blend with try determine their own gove r n- through almost exactly what our H awaiians to become “one cognate ment, not the Untied States. Will we Tel: 808.594.1855 state leaders go through. r a c e .” My grandparents were born n ext murder the rest of the dictators Fax : 808.594.1883 in the Kingdom during its ex i s- in the world? Email: [email protected] We were taught to respect our e nvironment because we were in the tence. Their parents were inv i t e e s The Iraq Resolution being debat- R ow ena A k a n a actual facility that our leaders per- of the Hawaiian blooded leaders of ed in Congress should ga l vanize all Truste e, A t - l a r g e form their business. The first day I the Hawaiian nation. Someone intelligent Americans to oppose an was nervous because we were please explain why I am being action which is so contrary to Tel: 808.594.1860 reminded to really be on our best excluded. If it would be just, I American ethics and morality. Fax : 808.594.0209 would support sove r e i g n t y, but the H ow eve r, President Bush has used Email: rowe [email protected] b e h av i o r. We all wa l ked in single file down the curved stairs. I could r evolution removed the rights of my the flag of patriotism to bestir the Donald Cataluna see all the desks and the podium ancestors just as it removed the people to vote Republican, the sav- Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that was somewhat intimidating. rights of Native Hawaiians. Please iors of our nation. How many body Not many juniors in high school c o nvince me ... I would love to be bags will that cost us? Tel: 808.594.1881 get to say that they ’ve sat in the on your side. Americans are too informed to Fax : 808.594.0211 fall for such a disgusting ploy for Email: [email protected] House of Representatives and got to a rgue a bill that they proposed. Not Paul M. de Silva political control. Dante Ke ala Carpe nter only did the experience teach the Via the Internet Truste e, O‘ahu l eg i s l a t ive process, the discipline Lela M. H ubbard all together can be used in other OHA fo rum ‘A i e a Tel: 808.594.1888 future situations. Fax : 808.594.1864 ‘Aha ‘Opio o OHA was a cher- Congratulations on an ex c e l l e n t ‘Ohana Search Email: [email protected] t ished experience and shouldn’t be discussion with the gubernatorial Cole tte Y. P. Mac h a d o eliminated. I know this was a ve r y candidates (Nov. 1). Your format Aloha, I am trying to locate my Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯ n a ‘ i exciting week for me and I hope a l l owed for a full and clear hearing ancestral history. I don’t know if this others can still experience what I’ve of the issues with important follow - is where I should go, but I was hoping Tel: 808.594.1837 had a chance to go through. up questions to probe unanswered you could help. My father’s name is Fax : 808.594.0212 questions. A huge improve m e n t Vernroy Kahale Akina, my grandfa- Email: colette [email protected] Kelson H oom ano Pa k e l e over the PBS forum. ther’s name is George Elia Akina, and B oyd P. Mossman Via the Internet my grandmother’s name is Margaret Trustee, Maui Vale rie S. Ko e n i g Elizabeth Akina maiden name Kaipo Kingdom descendant Business Plans Hawa i ‘ i all from Maui if you can help please Tel: 808.594.1879 Via the Internet let me know. If not can you please tell Fax : 808.594.1864 I love Hawai‘i, Native Hawa i i a n s Email: [email protected] t me where I should look. Please email and the Hawaiian culture. any information to crznhawiianstyl@ Oz Ste nde r N evertheless, I have been a vo c a l Insane mora l s ? aol.com. Mahalo for your kökua. Truste e, A t - l a r g e opponent of Hawaiian sove r e i g n t y. As a descendant of citizens of the Insanity runs rampant in the Meilani A k i n a - Pa d i l l a Tel: 808.594.1877 H awaiian Kingdom at the time of United States House of Fax : 808.594.1853 Via the Interne t Email: osw [email protected]

John D. Waih e‘e IV Truste e, A t - l a r g e L E K A K ä l e l e Tel: 808.594.1838 K W O F O C U S L E T T E R Fax : 808.594.0208 Email: [email protected] Looking for Kona families descendants Ka Wai Ola o OHA am seeking information on the descendants of Henry Clarke owned several land grants and his “T he Living Water of O HA” Kanika, who had three marriages. Her first hus- descendants are heirs to these lands. One of these Iband was Puhalahua, and her second husband wa s parcels is being targeted for development and the Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kumaku (aka Ku) Kukahi Kinimaka, all from Ko n a , d eveloper has already acquired some permits. A 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai‘i H awai‘i. I am especially interested in any informa- valid issue currently exists as to the legality of the 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. tion about her third husband who was John Smith. disposition of Clarke ’s estate upon his death, thus, 41888. Fax: 594-1865. E-mail: [email protected]. Kanika married Smith on Dec. 30, 1886 in Honolulu. questioning the validity of the deve l o p e r ’s ow n e r- World Wide Web location: http://www.o h a . o r g . Kanika died in Hokukano, north Kona in 1918. ship in the subject property. A quiet title action has Ci r culation: 70,000 copies, 60,000 of whi c h are distributed by mail, 7,000 through island offices, state K a n i k a ’s parents are Naea (k) and Kahinawe (w) of n ever been performed on any of his properties and and county offices, private and community agencies Näpo‘opo‘o, South Kona. Kanika’s grandparents the developer purchased the subject property with and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA were Ke aweaheulu (k) and Kauhewea (w). no clear title, only title insurance. is printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are Ke aweaheulu was also the great-grandfather of I humbly ask for an expeditious reply from any provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click Kaläkaua and Lili‘uokalani, et al. descendant of Henry Clarke, a.k.a. Ka‘elemakule, Ha waiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of products I am also seeking information on the descendants from his marriages to Kahikolu and Ke a k a - o - n a - or indivi d u a l s by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. of Henry Clarke, who was also known as Ka‘ele- ali‘i so we can work together to protect and pre- makule. The name was given to him by David Leleo s e r ve the ‘äina of our ‘ohana. Please contact me at Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Office of Kinimaka. Henry Clarke ’s first marriage was to 808-328-2074, or write to: 86-3672 Gove r n m e n t Ha waiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficia- K a h i kolu, who was also known as Kahaku. T h ey Main Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704, or email nel- ries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. Events of had a daughter, Kaehamalaole. His second marriage l i e 8 8 @ h o t m a i l . c o m . interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the was to Keaka-o-na-ali‘i, who was of the Kinimaka Calendar on a space available basis. Inclusion does not lineage. T h ey had one issue who went by the name Clarence A. Medeiros Jr. constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the of John Ka‘elemakule, of Kona, Hawai‘i. Henry Ke a l a k e k u a sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. C l a r ke was murdered in 1866.

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Dr. Aiu passing Bulletin. The name Kauakukalahale refers to the Cruz at 738-0084. rain that falls on the roofs of all the homes in our ( E d i t o r ’s note: more details to follow in the D r. Patrick Koon Hung Charles Aiu, renow n island chain. January 2003 issue. ) p hysician to residents of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, The column, which is part of University of passed away Oct. 28. He was 63. Born and raised H awai’i President Evan Dobelle’s Initiative for Media awardees in Wailua, Kaua‘i, Aiu was the son of Eugene A c h i eving Native Hawaiian Academic Excellence Kahoali‘i and Alice Apana Aiu. A 1957 graduate at UH-Mänoa, is written entirely in Hawa i i a n , The recipients of the Pa c i fic Islanders in of Kapa‘a High School, Aiu continued his studies with a brief synopsis in English at the beginning. Communications (PIC) Media Fund 2002 Awa r d s The column is the result of the resilience of at Loyola, Oregon Medical School and UCLA. will be awarded grants totalling more than Laiana Wong and Ke keha Solis, two Hawa i i a n For more than 30 years, Dr. Aiu was affi l i a t e d $ 1 8 4 , 0 0 0 . instructors at the unive r s i t y, working together with the Kaua‘i Medical Group, and served as Eight dramatic and documentary programs with Frank Bridgewa t e r, managing editor of the chair of the OB-Gyn intended for national public television will bene- S t a r- B u l l e t i n . b o a r d . fit from the PIC production and post-production “Our goal was to create a new contemporary Along with John grants. The awardees are: Visoni Hereniko and body of literature in Hawa i i a n ,” Wong said. Kruse and Dennis Jeanette Paulsen Hereniko for “The Land Has Wong said he envisions Kauakukalahale to be a Chun, Aiu founded Nä Eyes”; Ferne Pearlstein and Robert Edwards for mini newspaper in itself, touching on a broad Kälai Wa‘a o Kaua‘i. Sumo East and We s t ,” on the world of sumo, fea- range of genera. The column has already lived up An avid voy a g e r, Dr. turing Hawa i ‘ i ’s own sumotori of Hawaiian and that vision covering topics from the UH Wa h i n e Aiu served as a crew Samoan descent; Mary “Tuti” Baker and the vo l l eyball team to a new CD release. member of the H awai‘i Alliance for Arts Education for “King Wong said writers will change from week to Höküle‘a. Kamehameha: A Lega cy Renew e d ,” on the week, the goal being to have a wide spectrum of An ex p e r i e n c e d Kohala community’s effort to conserve the statue points of view. waterman, Aiu is of the great king; Shane Seg gar for “Le A fi Ua Dr. Aiu described by his fa m i l y Mu: The Fire Is Burning” on Samoa gangs; Matt as a gifted athlete, an accomplished musician, a Living Nation Yamashita for “Kukui o Moloka‘i” on an outrig- wood carver and a great cook. ger team’s preparation for the Moloka‘i Channel D r. Aiu is survived by his wife, Mavis Dew “The Living Nation,” a group organized to race; Kanalu Young and Marlene Booth for Aiu; children: Pua‘alaokalani (OHA policy ana- honor and learn our history as Hawaiians, is plan- “Pidgin: Language and Culture in Hawai‘i”; Dan lyst), Pi‘imauna, Möhala, ‘Ïmaikalani, Makani ning a series of commemorative events at ‘Iolani Taulapapa McMullin, “The Shark in the Wo o d s ” and Victoria; brothers Harold, Ernest and Palace during the week of Jan. 13 - 17, 2003. on historic changes in Samoa; and S. Leo Chiang Raymond; sisters Cecilia Wood and Alma Wo n g ; The week-long observance — with its theme for “Ukulele Man” on 94-year old living cultural and three mo‘opuna. “ H awai‘i Loa, Kü Like Käkou” (All Hawa i ‘ i treasure Bill Ta p i a . Stand Together) — includes a 110-hour vigil on PIC is a national non-profit media orga n i z a t i o n Kauakükalahale the palace grounds throughout the week, speak- based in Honolulu that was created to support and ers, entertainment, educational displays and increase the development of national public For the first time in over 60 years the Hawa i i a n booths. The observance will culminate in a peace broadcast programming by and about Pa c i fi c language has found a home in a widely circulated march from Aloha Tower to ‘Iolani Palace on Islanders. To learn about grant and training n ewspaper on weekly basis. F r i d a y, Jan. 17, beginning at 8 a.m. Pa r t i c i p a t i o n opportunities, visit www. p i c c o m . o rg . The Hawaiian column, called Kauakukalahale, by interested individuals, ‘ohana and orga n i z a- ( E d i t o r ’s note: The deadline for submissions tions is encouraged and welcome. For more infor- for PIC’s Short Film Initiative is Jan. 3, 2003. d e buted on Oct. 27 and will be featured eve r y ■ Sunday on page A-2 of the Honolulu Star- mation, call Mel Kalahiki at 236-3636 or Ly n e t t e See ad on pg. 8.)

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Both new trustees praised the “great work” that OHA has done over the past year in completing its organizational strategic plan with input provided by the Hawaiian community statewide to guide O H A’s effort over the next four years. “Political activism pursuant to Hawaiian issues will be our call to action and the mission,” Apoliona said. “The waves of external challenges, political and legal since 1996 and specifically since 2000, bash at the side of our canoe, yet we paddle on, adjusting course as needed but never drifting in despair or without keeping the horizon in sight.” OHA will move a “full court press” on state and federal law m a k- ers in 2003. A Jan. 15 mass public rally planned for the opening day of the leg i s l a t ive session will demand that the new governor and legislature restore OHA funding from ceded land revenues and reopen n egotiations to settle long-languishing ceded lands claims. While defending native programs against legal attacks seeking to halt the flow of resources to Hawaiian programs as unconstitutional, OHA will also redouble efforts to obtain Congressional recognition AHCC convention a success of the Hawaiian people, starting with staffing a satellite office in Washington D.C. HA offered a message cern including Hawaiian Home “These challenges are hard, but ex c i t i n g ,” Carpenter said. “OHA congratulating the A s s o c i - Lands, health and cultural prac- bit the bullet and grabbed the brass ring in terms of desiring to go Oation of Hawaiian Civ i c tices, restoration of Kaho‘olaw e , f o r ward with nationhood. Clubs, founded in 1918, on its education, employment, and “OHA is not the ultimate institution. If we try to be all things to 85th annive r s a r y. More than 300 n a t ive rights. all people, we will surely fa i l ,” he cautioned. “Our job is simply to H awaiians representing the Waimea Civic Club won the a d vocate for the Hawaiian community and help set up the nation- g r o u p ’s 47 clubs located through- ‘Aha Mele choral singing compe- hood that we’re there to help create. Then, get the hell out of the out Hawai‘i and the continental tition. wa y.” U.S. attended the annual conve n- Pictured above are board mem- Mossman said that the new board is solidly unified around the tion held Nov. 13 - 17 in Las bers (left to right) Alberta Low, c o nviction that “there’s nothing more important than preserving Vegas. treasurer; Pa‘ahana Bissen, 2nd what Hawaiians have today. If we lose these battles, our culture will Gathering in accord with the VP; OHA Chair Apoliona pre- disappear and Hawaiians will lose everything they have. c o nvention theme “Ho‘omau ke senting resolution; Charles Rose, “And if they just sit back and let it happen, don’t get invo l ve d ,” the ala pono” (continue upon the AOHCC president; Toni Lee, 1st trustee-elect stressed, “the Hawaiian people will have no one to p a t h way of righteousness), mem- VP; and Dottie Uchima, recording blame but themselve s .” ■ bers discussed issues of deep con- s e c r e t a r y. ■

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9-11 Pentagon hero Isaac Photo: Manu Boyd Ho‘opi‘i has a lot of heart

By Manu Boyd tell them that it was basically for economic opportunities. But I have was just doing my job,” said to come at lease once a year. I miss Isaac Jesse Wa i p u l a n i my fa m i l y, the beach, hiking, the ‘ IHo‘opi‘i, the federal police food and, most of all, the aloha. o fficer for the Defense Protective After graduating from Wa i ‘ a n a e Services whose career catapulted to in 1981, Ho‘opi‘i joined the mili- heroism Sept. 11, 2001. Amid fi r e , t a r y. But it wa s n ’t until 12 years panic and chaos, the Wa i ‘ a n a e - b o r n ago that he visited his brother in N a t ive Hawaiian kept his cool. Washington, D.C., and decided to Ho‘opi‘i is credited for saving 17 s t a y. “I met my wife, Gigi, playing l ives that tragic day, including eight in a co-ed softball league. W h e n injured Pentagon employees he car- Gigi Ho‘opi‘i was asked what it ried to safety. was like for a Vi rginia girl to marry a native Hawaiian, she said that dis- In October, 13 months after the 9- Isaac Ho‘opi‘i talks story at Ala Moana Beach Park on a recent visit home. 11 tragedies, Ho‘opi‘i was home on tinction was not made. “I just mar- O‘ahu to receive another of many ried a nice guy.” carrying of the Olympic torch on its today such as terrorism brought to awards he’d garnered for his brav- Their youngest keiki, Ku k a n a , way to the 2002 Winter Games in the forefront on 9-11, Ho‘opi‘i had ery: this one, the “Top Cop” awa r d has a real affinity for things Salt Lake City. With all the fa n fa r e this to say to the ‘öpio (youth) of for local, state and federal law H awaiian, and is especially fond of and accolades, Kukana Ho‘opi‘i H awai‘i: “Pray, be aware of the enforcement officers. While back in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. She enjoys the had this to say: “You can’t be a people around you, don’t be afraid H awai‘i, Ho‘opi‘i visited seve r a l H awaiian music her dad plays with hero, you’re my dad!” to speak up if you see something schools including his alma mater his D.C.-based band, the “A l o h a Ho‘opi‘i is reluctant to take any out of order. But mostly try to pre- Wai‘anae High as well as the B oys” which also include members glory for his heroic acts on 9-11. vent bad situations by understand- H awaiian Mission Academy and Irv Queja, Ramon Camarillo and His whole being is committed to ing and tolerating different cul- Punahou School. “One of the most Glen Hirabashi. helping others. “My job is to serve tures, colors, religions,” said frequently asked questions of me is, Among many honors bestowed on and protect.” Ho‘opi‘i. “And never forget aloha. ‘ w hy did you leave home?’ and I Ho‘opi‘i for his heroism was the Of the many realities in the wo r l d L ive it. Spread it,” he concluded. ■

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Ha¯lawa-Luluku eff o rt seeks community input O H A’s motion to forc e NASA Mauna Kea EIS By Naomi Sodetani lot, but to get formal consensus among various points of views, we onolulu-based engineering need the community stakeholders to firm R.M. Towill wa s d e fine how we’re going to be mak- Hrecently hired to serve as ing decisions, define a schedule, primary planning consultant to and decide how we take the va r i o u s advise the Office of Hawa i i a n steps in the strategic plan.” A ffairs-administered project that “This is a such an important pro- seeks to preserve, interpret and per- ject and there’s a lot of decisions to petuate the cultural, historical and be made,” the planner stressed. “We natural resources in areas impacted need a fast mobile group that’s will- by H-3. ing to meet, attack the issues hard and come out with D E N I E D Ta s ked with i m p l e m e n t i n g a good direction for an interpretive the project. Our d e ve l o p m e n t goal is to come to By Naomi Sodetani plan with full some form of reso- input from the lution and let the federal judge denied the Office of Hawaiian A ffairs complaint c o m m u n i t y, the land rest fi n a l l y.” that NA S A’s proposed construction of six telescopes atop H ä l awa - L u l u k u The next phase AMauna Kea violates federal environmental and cultural pro- I n t e r p r e t iv e will identify major tection laws. D ev e l o p m e n t issues of concern O H A’s motion for partial summary judgment had narrowly focused (HLID) project such as archaeolog- on the key issue of timing. The complaint pointed to evidence indi- i nvites commu- ical sites preserva- cating that the space agency breached its own regulations by spending nity “stake h o l d- tion, cultural millions of dollars on the project before it began assessing potential ers” to partici- access, hunting, or e nvironmental or cultural impacts. pate in its three- t wo interpretive On Nov. 18, A t t o r n ey Lea Hong, representing OHA in the matter, phase planning centers in Hälawa asserted that the agency clearly flouted federal laws by prematurely project. and Luluku in a pouring massive funds into its controversial expansion of W.M. Ke c k A l a n S t r a t egic Plan. O b s e r va t o r y, including building the telescopes. Fujimori, vice Ancient terraces at Luluku in Käne‘ohe “ Focus groups will Federal environmental and historic preservation laws strictly man- president with are among sites to be preserved in the d evelop and priori- date that “an environmental assessment must be completed in the ear- R.M. Towill and Hälawa-Luluku Interpretive Develop- tize key objective s liest planning stages so that a range of alternatives could be consid- HLID project ment Plan. and plan for their ered objectively and without bias,” Hong said. m a n a g e r, said implementation in But U.S. District Judge Susan Oki Mollway denied the motion three that community input is integral to the Interpretive Development Plan days later, noting “a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the development of a Plan to Plan, a as a fully defined program,” NASA committed to the outrigger telescopes project prior to its initi- S t r a t egic Plan and a detailed Fujimori said. ation of the National Environmental Protection Act and National I n t e r p r e t ive Plan to be implemented Akana noted that R.M. Tow i l l Historic Protection Act processes.” by August 2005. was hired “for their expertise in An assessment should be prepared “early enough so that it can serve A working group composed of planning work and the diff e r e n t practically as an important contribution to the decision making 12-15 individuals will be fi n a l i z e d kinds of rules that might apply to process and will not be used to rationalize or to justify decisions in January. With the help of a cul- w h a t ever issues come forth, already made.” tural fa c i l i t a t o r, the body will out- whether it’s water or conserva t i o n O H A’s complaint cited statements from officials admitting that the line the path the project will take district regulations, cultural access outrigger telescopes intended for the Mauna Kea summit site have and the methods to be used in order or traditional rights.” already been built as evidence that the project has already proceeded to develop the Strategic Plan. H-3 construction began in the b eyond the planning stage to implementation. Community invo l vement in craft- 1970s and community protests and Federal projects “must examine all impacts before it’s too late to ing the Strategic Plan will then l egal battles over its cultural and turn back,” Hong said. “They are not about waiting until the last pos- establish the priorities, goals and e nvironmental impacts delayed its sible moment, when the bulldozers are practically poised to go up the o b j e c t ives that the community completion to 1997. Fujimori said m o u n t a i n .” wants to serve as the foundation for R.M. Towill had been sub-contract- Silas DeRoma, NA S A’s attorney, flatly denied that NASA commit- the Interpretive Development Plan. ed for aerial topographical mapping ted “an irretrievable, irreversible commitment of resources” prior to HLID Project Coordinator and engineering of the approaches compiling its assessment. Kahikina Akana said that any o n e to the Hälawa portion of H-3. “ NASA never stipulated anywhere that they did follow federal reg- who is interested in getting active l y In 1999, following up on the 1987 u l a t i o n s ,” Hong noted. “They just made these weird arguments how i nvo l ved with project planning or Memorandum of Agreement signed ‘ t h e o r e t i c a l l y, we don’t have to install the outriggers on Mauna Ke a , being kept informed about the pro- by the Federal Highwa y s we can put them some place else.’ T h ey didn’t identify any other site j e c t ’s progress should contact HLID Administration, State Historic t h ey ’d consider, yet admitted other sites would achieve none of the at 587-4391 or [email protected], or P r e s e r vation Division and A d v i s o r y s c i e n t i fic goals they had sought.” visit the website at www. h l i d . o rg. Council on Historic Preserva t i o n , The Mauna Kea summit was selected by NASA for its superior Akana said that consultation with the State Department of v i ewing. The scopes will expand the capabilities of the W.M. Ke c k community “stakeholders” is Transportation and OHA agreed to O b s e r va t o r y, which already houses the wo r l d ’s two largest telescopes. required by the National Historic u n d e r t a ke a project that would pre- OHA plans to file a motion for reconsideration, Hong said. P r e s e r vation Act Section 106 “to s e r ve and interpret the cultural Meanwhile, the OHA board considers the prospect of pursuing the- keep this process as open as possi- resources located in Hälawa Va l l ey matter with lengthy, costly litigation to prove NA S A’s negligence and ble. The project is already in touch and Luluku Terraces in Käne‘ohe. to force the agency to prepare a more comprehensive env i r o n m e n t a l with a core group of a dozen indi- The HLID project is funded by impact statement that addresses the ex p a n s i o n ’s cumulative impacts viduals who are deeply interested in $11.2 million of Federal Highwa y s on cultural sites, the Wëkiu bug, an endangered species, as well as this process, he said. “We just wa n t Administration and State hazardous waste and hydrological issues. to make sure that other parties we Department of Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n NA S A’s proposal is also the subject of a state Department of Land may not know of are given eve r y monies, in compliance with federal and Natural Resources contested case hearing. Hawaiian and env i r o n- opportunity to also participate.” l aw that requires highway projects mental organizations want the land board to deny NASA the conser- The Plan to Plan sets the process impacting historic properties to vation district use permit it seeks, charging that more env i r o n m e n t a l for the project, Fujimori ex p l a i n e d . fund the preparation of a preserva- and cultural rev i ew is necessary. The hearing will begin on Feb. 10, “That doesn’t sound like a whole tion plan. ■ 2003. ■

Këkëmapa 05 NÜ HOU N E W S Höküli‘a legal battle heats up

By Naomi Sodetani H awai‘i County. The recent developments represent the latest ith few remaining issues yet to be round of legal challenges to the South Kona pro- decided, the two-year long trial ove r ject, which has been in court since Dec. 2000. Wthe Hokuli‘a luxury subdiv i s i o n P KO has claimed that the developer flouted bu r- approaches its end. But new twists in the dispute ial and environmental protection laws, the court’s signify that the heated legal wrangling is far from order for the reinterment of unearthed human cooling dow n . remains, and violated bu ffer zones designated by Big Island Circuit Court Judge Ronald Ibarra the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council and lineal and recently handed down key rulings that partially cultural descendants. favored both parties — leaving neither satisfi e d . Portions of the ala loa, that circles the island of On Oct. 9, the court ruled that the ancient trail H awai‘i, had been removed during construction t r aversing the property belongs to the public, and for the subdivision, which plans 700 home lots ordered the Höküli‘a developer to restore the por- priced up to $8 million, an 18-hole golf course, tion that destroyed during construction. and 80-unit lodge. I m m e d i a t e l y, attorneys representing the com- Recognizing Native Hawaiian traditional and munity group Protect Keöpuka ‘Ohana (PKO ) customary practices as constitutionally-protect- praised the landmark ruling as “precedent-set- ed, the court ordered Oceanside to restore the ting” for its potential to protect other historic trail to its condition and location before remova l H awaiian trails and sites across the state. and directed the state to “take whatever action is But on Nov. 8, attorneys for Hokuli‘a deve l o p- necessary to protect and preserve the ala loa on er 1250 Oceanside Partners appealed the decision behalf of the public.” to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, asking the court to 1250 Oceanside Partners President John De p r event what they argue is an illegal taking that Fries said, “The stepping stone trail is a special has major statewide implications for property cultural site that needs to be preserved and we’l l owners. continue our efforts to do that. My immediate The move was unusual, since the trial is still in concern is our ability to work collectively with process and an appeal can usually only be fi l e d the state and the plaintiffs to determine the origi- after a case is concluded. Oceanside’s attorney s nal alignment. I don’t think there’s anyone alive h ave invo ked the “Fo rgay Doctrine,” which who understands what that is.” a l l ows for immediate appeal in land title issues if Oceanside attorney Jack Dwyer said that the losing party might be irreversibly harmed if it I b a r r a ’s ruling forces the developer to determine awaits the end of legal proceedings. a complete trail by “connecting the dots” of iso- In a separate ruling, Judge Ronald Ibarra lated sections separated by large gaps. “The order denied Hokuli‘a developer 1250 Oceanside forces us to come up with an alignment of a trail Pa r t n e r s ’ motion to reconsider his earlier decision where there is no evidence of any trail” and will that found zoning for the luxury golf course and force relocation of golf cart paths and roads at residential subdivision illegal because the “urban great expense to the deve l o p e r, Dwyer said. use is not in accord with the general plan.” T h e Fo l l owing Oceanside’s Supreme Court appeal, court reaffirmed that the County of Hawa i ‘ i ’s the state attorney general has asked for more time rezoning of a 14.854 acre portion of agricultural to determine the alignment of the ala loa. land for resort use was “spot zoning and inva l i d .” P KO attorney Robert D.S. Kim of Kona called In the same ruling, how eve r, the judge the appeal motion “ske t c hy” and said the deve l- a c k n owledged “genuine issues of material fact on o p e r ’s interests would be “better served just to O c e a n s i d e ’s claims regarding vested rights, appoint a master,” as Ibarra warned he would do estoppel and wa ive r.” if the trail’s alignment was not determined as Yet to be resolved in Ibarra’s court are PKO ’s ordered by Nov. 20. claim that Hokuli‘a desecrated burials during construction and Oceanside’s claim that its right Naomi Sodetani is married to Alan Mura k a m i to build a members’ lodge on agricultural land of Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, who re p - was “vested” when permits were issued by Disassembled section of ala loa trail at Keöpuka. resents the plaintiff s . ■

LINGLE from page 1 And, with Lingle’s stance on do that. Because this is a settlement tion will make drug prevention and H awaiian issues indeliby “on amount, it could be taken right out treatment programs and equal fund- her a new surge of support for her r e c o r d ,” he said Hawaiians will hold of the state’s claims and settlement ing for Hawaiian charter schools campaign. In fact, on her victory, the gove r n o r-elect “accountable to account that they keep for self- “ p r i o r i t i e s .” Lingle acknowledged that Hawa i i a n what she said.” insuring purposes. “As gove r n o r, I would insist that “swing votes” factored signifi c a n t l y We l l - aware that she and A i o n a A s ked if she would direct a state- the charter schools be treated fa i r l y in the final-hour momentum that rose to power on cresting voter cy n- funded audit of ceded lands, leases as they are supposed to be under the pushed her ahead of her Democratic icism “that government never ke e p s and permits, Lingle replied, “It’s l aw, with equal funding,” said opponent. Hawaiians had polled as its wo r d ,” Lingle said, “If we can the right thing to do … It should Lingle. She also promised to estab- the largest bloc of undecided vo t e r s . change one thing, it’s to make gov- h ave been done a long time ago. A n lish vocational technical schools, At the event, the former Maui ernment live up to its word and accurate inventory of ceded lands is and support tuition wa ivers for mayor pledged to: halt the sale of c o m m i t m e n t s . We ’ll move forwa r d critical before we go forward” with N a t ive Hawaiian college students ceded lands and to settle Native to make it right.” a ceded lands settlement between s t a t ew i d e . H awaiian ceded lands claims; pro- Lingle said, “It’s important that H awaiians and the state, she said. In her forum closing statement, vide equal funding to Hawa i i a n the governor work swiftly to restore Throughout her campaign, Lingle Lingle showed visible emotion as charter schools; ensure fa i r- m a r ke t funding. You can’t wait to go to the has repeatedly committed to getting she spoke of “being in a position to valuation of ceded lands leases; L egislature, in my opinion,” Lingle about 20,000 Hawaiians off the right the wrongs that have been appoint Hawaiians to her Cabinet said. “We need to make sure that the H awaiian Home Lands waiting list a l l owed to go on for such a long and key boards and commissions; total amount that is owed to OHA is within five years. period of time. and increase resources for preve n- paid now, so they can continue with Citing “the Hawaiian people’s “ I t ’s not just a matter now of tion and drug treatment programs. their activities. connection to land,” Lingle doing what is right for the Hawa i i a n OHA Administrator Clyde “Ceded land revenues owed to declared, “They don’t need bu i l d i n g people but bringing healing to the Nämu‘o said that the Hawa i i a n OHA is a law, it’s not something standard infrastructure, they need state of Hawa i ‘ i ,” Lingle said. community will remain vigilant and you can choose to do or not choose the land that they can go put a tent “Things will never be pono for our i nvo l ved in issues that deeply con- to do,” Lingle stressed. “You don’t on, if that’s what they want to do.” state if we’re not able to address cern them over the next four years. even need a special appropriation to Lingle also said her administra- these issues.” ■

06 December OLAKINO YOU R HE ALT H

Hawaiians losing robust stature; impro v e d diet and regular excercise equal better health

By Claire Hughes, Dr.PH., R.D. us to think that we are smaller than as many took part in athletic com- O‘ahu and wrote that Kahekili had a Department of Health we are. Current clothing styles hide petitions of many types, such as good physique and regal appear- wide waistlines and hips. Furniture foot racing, sledding, surfing, mar- ance. Portlock guessed that he holiday sea- m a n u facturers have made chairs and tial arts, etc. Kahekili was about 50 years old, son is a danger- beds larger to hold wider people. Being overweight causes discom- but Kamakau wrote that Kahekili ous time for Some airlines have made their seats fort and some health problems. would have been about 80 years at T b i g g e r. In a most startling move, a B eing way ove r w e i g h t — o b e s e — this encounter. m a ny of us. Endless parties and sweet food l a rge nationwide department store will definitely lead to illness. Being In 1787, Captain Meares took gifts can add up to a five, ten or fi f- announced recently that it will wa y, way overweight — morbidly Ka‘iana to Canton, China. T h e teen pound weight gain. Many of widen its aisles to accommodate obese — is classified as a state of ill Chinese so admired Ka‘iana’s those pounds become permanent. bigger Americans. health. We need to be particularly majestic appearance, they show e r e d Americans are getting fatter and are The current “holiday season” cautious, starting now, not to ga i n him with gifts of plants and live- not aware it is happening. For some coincides with the Makahiki in old weight during the holidays, as we stock to bring back to Hawa i ‘ i . time now, clothing manufa c t u r e r s H awai‘i. In ancient times, this was a could ruin our health permanently. Captain Va n c o u ver admired the h ave been resizing clothes, allow i n g time of increased physical exe r c i s e , A U.S. health agency, the Centers imposing stature of the ali‘i wa h i n e for Disease Control and Preve n t i o n , Känekapolei, wife of Kamehameha s u r veyed Americans and found that and asked the king’s permission to over the last ten years, obesity has compare his height to that of the increased in 47 states, Hawa i ‘ i tall, stately Känekapolei. Alas, he among them. In fact, Hawai‘i has merely reached to her mid-chest. doubled its obesity rate during those Since 1778, Hawaiians have lost ten years. Most troubling is the obe- much of their robust stature. This is sity rate among Hawa i ‘ i ’s children, very worrisome to health wo r ke r s . which is higher than the national We are particularly concerned about average. Doctors warn that the the youngsters who start out life too alarming trend of childhood obesity h e avy to enjoy their childhood. T h e is the biggest health threat to chil- answer seems simple: avoid fa t t y dren. foods, eat less, drink fewer sodas S a d l y, for the last couple of and exercise more. Adding veg e t a- decades, Hawaiians have had the bles to the diet, especially dark highest numbers of overweight and green and orange ones, boosts obese. This tremendously increases immune systems and contributes to the occurrence of high blood pres- health. sure, stroke, heart trouble, diabetes, Making these adjustments is ve r y, c a n c e r, gout, and other health prob- very difficult. The family has to do lems linked to being ove r w e i g h t . it together. Parents have to help H awaiians already have the highest children with monitoring weight. rates of death from heart conditions, More hard physical play and few e r c a n c e r, and diabetes due, in larg e fried foods and soda will help them part, to being overweight. stay at a healthy weight. Fat is the Being overweight has not alwa y s most fattening of nutrients; choose been an issue for Hawaiians. T h e l ow or zero fat or skip it totally. first explorers to Hawai‘i were in S ave some calories during the week awe of the beautiful physiques of before a big party; cut way down on H awaiians. T h ey left numerous fatty foods, don’t have that soda and written descriptions showing their do a little more exercise, i.e., wa l k , admiration. Captains of sailing d o n ’t take the eleva t o r. These sim- ships, such as Captain Portlock, ple steps will help you enjoy some described the people in Wai‘alae on of the special party foods without While in China on behalf of King Kamehameha I, High Chief Ka‘iana’s statuesque O‘ahu as amiable and hardwo r k i n g . gaining weight. ■ appearance was admired by onlookers in Canton. Image: Guava Graphics. He met the Maui chief Kahekili on

OHA-sponsored workshops key to homeownership S C HE D U LE

What is the Pathway to • Credit OHA underwrites the Pathway O ‘ a h u : M a u i : Homeownership Workshop? • Obtaining a mortgage to Homeownership program to Dec. 13, 14 Jan. 21-23 • Homebuyer assistance pro- empower Native Hawaiians in 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Pathway to grams achieving homeownership. QLCC Käne‘ohe Wailuku (site tba) Homeownership Workshop is a • Shopping for a home Community partners conducting 16-hour course that prepares • Keeping your home and man- the workshops are the Jan. 24, 25 F e b. 21,22 individuals and families for aging your money Waimänalo Community 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Fri.) homeownership. Each workshop Development Corporation, Aloha QLCC Käne‘ohe 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Sat.) provides an array of topics that Who should attend? Credit Counseling Services and Wailuku (site tba). help families gain confidence in Hawaiian Community Assets. H aw a i ‘ i : pursuing homeownership. Individuals who want to: con- Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 K a u a ‘ i : struct or purchase their own Workshops are offered statewide For more information or to 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 home; improve money manage- and are free. (See accompanying request an application, call your Kailua, Kona 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ment skills; gain tips on how to schedule)Topics covered island OHA office or OHA Main (site tba) QLCC Lïhu‘e improve credit power for home include: Office at 594-1926. Enrollment financing; gain knowledge on is on a first-come-first-served F e b. 1, 8, 15, 22 how to seek home financing • Setting homeownership goals basis. Pre-registration is 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. from lenders or learn how to • Developing a budget required. ■ Hilo (site tba) safeguard your home.

Këkëmapa 07 KÜKÄKÜKÄ DISCUSSION FOR UM

D rug bill signed, treatment instead of prison

By Mähealani Kamau‘u into drug use. It is a serious issue stance abuse treatment is directly One model of harm reduction is that has a nega t ive ripple effect in related to the length of stay in treat- found in California’s Proposition a ny of our sisters and the community and on our econo- m e n t . 3 6 : brothers, parents, aunts m y,” Cayetano added. The drug and alcohol treatment • To divert non-violent off e n d e r s , Mand uncles, friends and Proponents of the measure told programs must be accredited by the probationers, and parolees charg e d colleagues use illegal drugs. l aw m a kers that drug treatment pro- Department of Health and must be with simple drug possession or drug F ew of us, regardless of social or grams cost half the amount of ke e p- appropriate in type, duration and use offenses from incarceration into economic status, have escaped the ing someone in prison. intensity based upon the length and community-based substance abu s e fact of epidemic drug use in The bill requires a major shift in l evel of treatment derived from an treatment programs. H awa i ‘ i . p h i l o s o p hy to deal with the needs of alcohol and other drug assessment • To halt the wasteful ex p e n d i- Root causes of the problem are ture of hundreds of millions of dol- c o m p l ex and until recently, lars annually on the incarceration of H awa i ‘ i ’s response has been to n o nviolent drug possession defen- incarcerate drug users. As a result, dants who would be better serve d m a ny of our family members and by community-based treatment. friends are in prison. • To enhance public safety by In many important ways, our state reducing drug-related crime and has been at the forefront of social preserving jails and prison cells for and political reform, but its serious and violent offenders, and response to emerging best practices to improve public health by reduc- has been lacking in the area of ing drug abuse and drug depen- treatment for first-time drug off e n d- dence through proven and eff e c t ive ers . drug treatment strateg i e s . Social and political scientists as The Arizona Justice Model incor- well as health and prison profes- porates a continuum of “best prac- sionals have long urged treatment tice” services as opposed to reliance instead of incarceration for fi r s t - on a single treatment program. time drug offenses. The approach includes substance T h ey ’ve known that while prison a buse education for the low risk keeps drug users off the streets tem- o ff e n d e r, intensive programming p o r a r i l y, it does little to address or for the medium-to-low risk off e n d- cure the overall problem. e r, and short and long-term residen- T h a n k f u l l y, official state policy is tial treatment for the high-risk o ff e n d e r. b eginning to harmonize with public (Top row): Doug White, aide to Rep. Nestor Garcia; Martha Torney, corrections Arizona reported a success rate in opinion and best professional prac- specialist, Dept. of Public Safety; Ted Sakai, DPS director; Don Topping, president of excess of 60 percent relative to t i c e s . Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i; Bruce Anderson, director of Dept. of Health. treatment compliance. The state This past Hawai‘i Leg i s l a t u r e (Bottom row): Rep. Jun Abinsay; Sen. Brian Kanno, chair Judiciary Committee; Rep. also saved between six and seve n enacted a law that requires judges Magaoay; Kat Brady, Community Alliance on Prisons; former Governor Benjamin million dollars in one year. The suc- to direct nonviolent, first-time drug Cayetano (signing); Rep. Nestor Garcia (chair Pub lic Safety Commiittee); cess of this bill is largely attribu t- o ffenders to community-based Dancetta Feary Kamai, sister of late singer Mackey Feary. treatment programs instead of able to the sustained and dedicated p r i s o n . e fforts of many concerned citizens An estimated 85 percent of drug offenders by requiring nonv i o- of each indiv i d u a l ’s needs, balanced and organizations. H awa i i ’s prison inmates need sub- lent drug possession offenders to with the public’s right to protection. Our community owes a large debt s t a n c e - a buse treatment, and a larg e participate in community-based H awa i ‘ i ’s new law represents a of gratitude to Kat Brady, number of parolees who violate supervision and treatment, instead shift in philosophy from a criminal Coordinator of the Community conditions of their release do so for of incarceration. justice model of controlling drug Alliance on Prisons; Dancetta drug-related reasons. Research has demonstrated that use to a public health model based F e a r y, for her inspired advo c a cy ; “ We do not believe that just substance abuse and addiction are on harm reduction. The new law and Representative Nestor Garcia putting someone in jail is the solu- treatable within the offender popu- excludes certain offenders from its for his unwavering leadership at the tion to their drug problems”, former lation and appropriate actions by p r ovisions, such as those who L egislature. G overnor Cayetano said upon criminal justice professionals can refuse treatment, have failed drug Thanks are also due recently signing the drug treatment foster the eff e c t iveness of treat- treatment two or more times, or R e p r e s e n t a t ives Cynthia T h i e l e n bill into law. m e n t . were convicted in the same criminal and Dennis Arakaki as well as the ■ “More often than not, without This research further demon- proceeding of a non-drug use mis- Drug Policy Forum of Hawai‘i. treatment, a person will slip back strates that the eff e c t iveness of sub- demeanor or felony.

08 December Office of Hawaiian Affairs

On Sept. 9, OHA launched its Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino Native Rights indigenous to Hawai‘i, having a special political relationship and Entitlements Campaign to give broad visibility to with the federal government. such urgent issues as ceded lands revenue and federal re c o g n i t i o n . The cam paign name, meaning “P eople As a part of Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino, poster art and essay contests seeking wisdom,” was given by Kupuna Mälia Craver of the reflecting themes of Hawaiian identity are under way Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center. “My expectation in among Hawaiian language immersion and charter schools giving that name to the project was to have the children throughout Hawai‘i. A high school debate on Federal and families be people with knowledge and wisdom in Recognition will culminate with its final round, Dec. 7, 5-8 everything they they do,” Craver said of “Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino.” p.m., at the Ke‘elikölani Aud i t o r ium at Kamehameha Schools’ Kapälama Campus. The public is welcome. In the face of ongoing legal challenges to Native Ha waiians via ali‘i trusts and programs that support In December and January, OHA will conduct briefings on housing, health, education and job training, OHA is its legislative package to restore revenue to the Native partnering with a number of Hawaiian institutions and Hawaiian Trust. On Sept. 12, 2001, Act 304 which defined agencies in solidarity. the ceded lands revenue due OHA was nullified due to a conflict between federal and state law regarding the use of Two gubernatorial forums were sponsored by OHA where airport revenue. candidates shared their views on critical Hawaiian issues. With votes now cast by the statewide community, we are In the coming months, OHA will hold community meetings extremely pleased that Governor-elect Linda Lingle and on all islands to provide information on these urgent Lt. Governor-elect James “Duke” Aiona fully support the issues.We invite you, your ‘ohana and friends to rally with restoration of ceded lands revenue to the Native Hawaiian us Wed., Jan. 15, 2003, at the State Capitol Rotunda, 9 Trust as well as federal recognition of Hawaiians as a.m.- noon. E huki like a laulima pü käkou! SH O W YOUR SUPPORT ‘KëkëmapaMonth-Hawaiian‘iune 09 07 00 2 0 0 2 KËKËMAPA DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-avail - able basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai‘i’s area code, 808, is only included in non-O‘ahu phone numbers.

Sat., Nov.23-Fri., Dec. 27 place that Capt. James Cook fi r s t Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and Sat., Dec. 7— landed in Hawai‘i. Wear wa l k i n g hula. Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 Native Books Art Exhibit shoes and light clothing. 9:30 a.m. p.m. Hawai‘i Theatre. Ti c kets are $45 Home For West Kaua‘i Technology and Vi s i t o r s -$55, discounts available. For more the Holidays III N a t ive Books is proud to present C e n t e r. Walking tours are free. Fo r information, call the Hawai‘i T h e a t r e “Kapa & Ipu,” the New A u p u n i more information, call 808-338-1332. Box Office at 528-0506. H o ‘ o ke n a ’s third annual Christmas A r t wall Exhibition. Join in the cele- spectacular will feature holiday and bration of these master crafters’ H awaiian favorites, performances by amazing talent. Native Books hula stylist Nani Dudoit, the rich bari- Kapalama, open weekdays 9am-5pm, Fri., Dec.6-Sun., Dec. 8 — Sat., Dec. 7— tone of Kaiponohea Hale, and other Sat., 10am-4pm, closed Sundays. special guests. 6 p.m. Mamiya Admission is free, storefront parking. Jim Nabors annual Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino essay, poster T h e a t e r, St. Louis School. $30. Fo r For more information, call 845-8949. Christmas show and debate award s t i c kets and information, call 524- 4845, or visit online at www. h o o ke- D o n ’t miss out on this incredible O H A’s Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino na.com. Educational Campaign holds the fi n a l Sun., Dec.1-Tues., Dec.31 — Christmas Special “A Merry Christmas with Friends and Nabors,” round of its high school debate on the Historic Waimea Walking presented by the Hawai‘i T h e a t r e , pros and cons of Federal Recognition, Tour Honolulu S ymphony and Naborly f o l l owed by an awards ceremony hon- Sat., Dec. 7— Productions. Entertainment includes oring winners of the debate, poster Waimea Christmas Parade International star and local favo r i t e and essay contests. 5-8 p.m. Ta ke a trip back into time with the Kamehameha Schools Kapälama “Glimpse of the Historic Wa i m e a ” Jim Nabors with hula dancers and Come and join in the Hawai‘i Island guests including Karen Campus, Ke‘elikölani A u d i t o r i u m . walking tour. Learn about this historic Free. For information, call 594-1962. tradition of ushering in the holiday place, once home to ali‘i, and the Ke aw e h awai‘i, Emma Veary and the season with the 42nd Annual Wa i m e a

HANANA KÜIKAWÄ SPECIAL EVENTS FEAT U R E

Avant garde meets tradition in ‘Hänau ka Moku’ production

By Manu Boyd r e c e ived critical acclaim, though more traditional in interpretation. “Hänau ka Moku” weaves contempo- s a divine island is born on the ocean floor rary flair throughout, more typical of Espiritu’s Ta u south east of Ka‘ü, a dance genre that pushes Dance Theatre. But like the forces of nature that cre- Athe envelope in hula, and gives grounding to ate new life, potentially chaotic and colliding ener- modern dance takes form. gies blend in high pitch to form something unique and On the heels of their successful debut on Maui in ex t r a o r d i n a r y. S e p t e m b e r, the combined forces of Hälau o Ke k u h i Pualani Kanahele describes both hula and modern and the Tau Dance Theater will again present “H ä n a u dance forms of movements. “We get our hula move- ka Moku, an Island is Born,” a dance epic celebrating ments from what we see around us in nature. Modern the birth of Hawa i ‘ i ’s newest island. Blending con- dance is driven by rhythms. For this production, we temporary and traditional through dramatic costum- created motions that were not typical of our hula, bu t ing, staging and lighting, the production breathes new the footwork is maintained,” she said. life into the age-old mo‘olelo of birthing land. The coming together of the two entities may seem “ We honor the female procreative forces of Haumea u n l i ke l y, but, according to Espiritu, Hälau o Ke k u h i (mother earth) by creating a new kind of dance has performed in a couple of Tau Dance Theater pro- g e n r e ,” said Pualani Kanahele who leads Hälau o ductions: “Ladies Night Out” and “Men Dancing.” Kekuhi as kumu hula along with her sister Nälani Eye-catching costuming is among many highlights in “I wanted to get to know Aunty them, and their Kanaka‘ole. Hälau o Ke k u h i ’s previous productions Hänau Ka Moku, the dance drama celebrating See HANAU KA MOKU on page 16 of “Holo Mai Pe l e” and “Kamehameha Pa i ‘ e a” Kama‘ehu, in Hilo in January, and Honolulu in March.

10 December R E C E N T R ELE A S E S B Y I S L A ND A R T I S T S

Jack de Mello: “Christmas Classics” — Sean Na‘auao: “A Kanaka Teresa Bright: “A Gallery” — This Apela: “My Hula Baby” — This album Christmas” — Na‘auao adds local In this two CD set, Jack de Mello album is a compilation of Bright’s features such classics as “God Bless arranges 30 instrumental Christmas flair to such holiday favorites as music from the past decade, includ- My Daddy,” “Kalena Kai” and “My classics from 13 countries, including “Winter Wonderland,” “Silent Night” ing her award winning “Poli‘ahu” and Yellow Ginger Lei.” Apela also com- China, Portugal and the Philippines. and “Silver Bells.” Don’t miss her signature song “Nani Kaua’i.” Also posed two originals, “My Hula Baby,” Produced by The Mountain Apple Na‘auao’s four original Christmas included are four newly recorded and “Like My Daddy Said.” Produced songs. Produced by Na‘auao for Poi Company. selections. Produced by Pumehana by Poi Pounder Records. Pounder Records. Records.

e m o ny at 6 p.m. King Street will be Sun., Dec. 8 — Fri.,Dec.13-Sun.,Dec.15 — lit up with the Electric Light Pa r a d e which begins at 6 p.m. at A‘ala Pa r k 30th Annual Hawai‘i’s Holiday Gift and ends in front of Honolulu Hale. Honolulu Marathon and Food Expo The lighting of the City Christmas tree will be at 6:30 p.m., follow e d This 26-mile course stretches This three-day Christmas shop- by a concert other family holiday from Aloha Tower to Hanauma and ping ex t r ava ganza will feature entertainment. Free. For more contains 49 points of interest and antiques and handcrafted col- information, call 527-6060. scenic spots. The race begins at 5 lectibles, clothing for eve r y b o d y, a.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park and j ew e l r y, made in Hawai‘i products, ends near the Kapi‘o l a n i informational products, toys, art Bandstand. For more information, C h r i s t m a s call Honolulu Marathon See CALENDAR on page 16 Association 734-7200. Parade sponsored by Sat.,Dec.7 & Fri.,Dec. 15— the Waimea Community Association. The parade beg i n s Kilo Hökü Mon.,Dec.9-Thurs.,Jan.30 at Church Row Park at 6 p.m., jour- KWO CA L E N D A R n eys down Mämalahoa Hwy. and Spend an evening of wintertime Hawaiian Crafts Exhibit ends at the Pa r ker Ranch Shopping s t a rgazing and star lore near the C e n t e r. For information, call Pa t t i summit of Haleakalä with the staff Kaua‘i Museum’s Fibers, Ka Wai Ola o OHA Cook at (808) 885-3633. of Haleakalä National Park. Be pre- Feathers and Friends exhibit will accepts information on special pared for very cold weather. Bring a s h owcase feather lei, lauhala hats events throughout the islands that hat, warm clothing and something Sat., Dec. 7-Fri., Jan. 3 — and purses, and an array of paint- are of interest to the Hawaiian to sit on. Meet no later than 6:30 ings. Opening reception is Dec. 12, community. Fund-raisers, benefit p.m. at the Haleakalä Vi s i t o r 18th Annual Honolulu 4:30-7 p.m.Mezzanine Gallery. concerts, cultural activities, sports C e n t e r. The program is free to t he City Lights Mon.- Fri., 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Sat., 10 events and the like are what we’d public but a $10 parking fee may be a.m. 2 p.m. Closed Sun. For infor- like to help you promote. Send c h a rged. For more information, call mation, call 808-245-6931. This luminary spectacular beg i n s 5 7 2 - 4 4 0 0 . information and color photos to at Honolulu Hale and on the munic- ipal lawn with children's entertain- Ka Wai Ola o OHA ment at 4 p.m. and the opening cer- 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249

MELE ‘AILANA ISLAN D MUSIC SCE NE

Nä Palapalai debut a fresh take on old-style sound

By Manu Boyd flair like nothing heard in years, if not decades. Keikilani A ko, is a gem. The hula was performed R egularly performing at a couple of years ago at Merrie Monarch by t ’s like Wa t e r t own all over again. The former R a i n b ow ’s next to Kapälama C o s t a ’s uncle, Kumu Hula Holoua Stender and Waikïkï establishment wa s Stream in Kalihi, the trio is Ka Pä Hula o Kamehameha. Expertly composed Ihome to such attracting throngs of music and performed, “Pili Käpeke p e ke” punctuates the falsetto and “cha- l overs and hula dancers sometimes uncertain, fickle relationships using lang-a-lang” greats as with their exceptional fa r e . images of ‘i‘iwi birds, lehua blossoms, fi s h e r m e n Kekua Fernandez, With the help of and a young beauty to illustrate the main point: Darrell Lupenui, Sam Producer Sean Pimental be careful who you give your heart to or you Bernard and Leilani and Koops 2 might end up in a fickle relationship. Sharpe Mendez. T h e i r Entertainment, Nä The title track, “Makani ‘Olu‘olu,” an original sound was firmly rooted Palapalai is now on by Tamure, has a catchy melody with words that in Hawaiian tradition, compact disk with their describe a refreshing breeze and the sweet fra- palatable to young and d e but “M a k a n i grance of tuberose. “No Pueokahi” affirms yet old, perfect for hula with ‘ O l u ‘ o l u,” a collection a gain, that young people can make good, old- just the right amount of of a dozen tunes, each style music. “Mai‘a Lau Pa l a” is a throw back ko l o h e . one a hit in its ow n from a bygone era — a lesson in classic poetic Enter the new generation. r i g h t . composition employing kaona, sometimes graph- Keao Costa, Kuana To r r e s “Pili Käpeke p e ke,” ic, sometimes subtle. and Këhau Tamure are kick- a new composition by See NÄ PALAPALAI on page 18 ing it up a notch with fa l s e t t o award-winning composer Julian

Këkëmapa 11 TRU S TEE MESS AGES Leo ‘Elele

Haunani Apoliona, MSW The close of a year a new beginning for OHA Chairperson Trustee, At-large Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei mälamalama

loha mai e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino. in despair or without keeping the going forward in the year 2003 and ho‘ohuli i luna. That is what it While this Ka Wai Ola i s s u e horizon in sight. Nor as Trustees do b eyond, in tackling the long-stand- should be – to turn the hands palms Abrings to a close our year of we give up when we stand at the ing issue of ceded lands reve n u e d own, not palms up. No one can work, it signals a fresh OHA beg i n- foot of a mountain of challenge; due the Native Hawaiian Tr u s t work with the palms of his hands ning, enlightened by the brightness indeed, our ‘ölelo no‘eau, ancestral administered by the Trustees of the turned up. When a person is alwa y s of day. OHA trustees are elected, wisdom, will not let us. “‘A ‘ o h e O ffice of Hawaiian A ffa i r, and in bu s y, he is said to keep his palms and by the wisdom of the electorate, pu‘u ki‘eki‘e ke ho‘ä‘o ‘ia e pi‘i — tackling the litigation poised to d ow n .” The success in achiev i n g n ow are all Native Hawa i i a n . No cliff is so tall that it cannot be erode our native and indigenous the vision of OHA — Ho‘oulu Despite periodic setbacks since scaled. No problem is too great entitlements and in tackling the Lähui Aloha — the mission and the 1996, administrative and gove r- when one tries hard to solve it.” A s opportunity for federal recognition mandate, will be measured by our nance reforms continue at the for Native Hawaiians, we must pre- b e n e ficiaries and the community by O ffice of Hawaiian A ffairs. OHA’s ‘E ala, e hoa i ka malo. pare. A gain, ancestral wisdom, what we produce. “E hö‘ike mai ana s t r a t egic plan for 2002-2007 is Get up and gird you r ‘ölelo no‘eau, tell us, “‘A‘ohe ‘ulu ka lä‘au a ke kia manu. The stick of being implemented. OHA bu d g e t s e loa‘a i ka pökole o ka lou. No the birdcatcher will tell all.” a p p r oved for spending are consis- loincloths.’ — A call to breadfruit can be reached when the We will know how successful one tent with the priorities of the OHA picking stick is too short. There is is by what he produces. One knew s t r a t egic plan. OHA orga n i z a t i o n rise and get to work. no success without preparation.” . whether a birdcatcher was success- restructuring supports implementa- And further as we work in unchart- ful by counting the birds on his tion of the OHA strategic plan. ed areas, “E ‘au mälie i ke kai gummed stick. “‘A‘ole e ‘ai ‘ia he OHA Trustee governance comple- a Board, we appeciate the signifi- päpa‘u o pakï ka wai a pulu ka maunu ‘ino. It will not be taken by ments the OHA strategic plan and cant issues impacting our Hawa i i a n maka. Swim quietly in shallow the fish; it is poor bait. People will a d m i n i s t r a t ive directions. Program community related to land use and water lest it splash in your eyes, a pay no attention to poor production. d evelopment, implementation and e nvironmental issues as they impact cautioning to go carefully where When it is good, it will attract atten- evaluation and the OHA grants pro- cultural and traditional practices one isn’t sure of conditions.” A s t i o n .” gram are ramping up. The waves of and well-being of our ‘ohana across Trustees and staff of OHA we know external challenges, political and our homeland. We respond with our that achievement, success, and Ua ao OHA ke ‘ölino nei mäla - l egal, since 1996, and specifi c a l l y ancestral wisdom, “E ala, e hoa i ka quality outcomes for our benefi c i a- m a l a m a . Hau‘oli Kau Kalikimaka. since 2000, bash at the side of our malo. Get up and gird your loin- ries comes when the palms are canoe, yet we paddle on, adjusting cloths. A call to rise and get to d own. “Aia nö ka pono o ka ( 2 4 / 4 8 ) ■ course as needed but never drifting wo r k .” Further we recognize that in ho‘ohuli i ka lima i lalo, ‘a‘ole o ka

Rowena Akana Let us pray for guidance, perseverance Trustee, At-large and tolerance

ele Kalikimaka me ka ments, mostly because of inatten- Here we go again. What is scary is So, what is the answer? T h e hau‘oli makahiki hou to tion to business and a lack of con- it only takes five votes … four old answer is do not choose a leader Meveryone, and a big maha- cern by both the chairman of the guys and one new uninformed well right awa y. Have a committee-of- lo to everyone who supported me in board and the chairman of fi n a n c e . meaning person who wants to make the-whole with a new chair for the November elections. While everyone lost money on the OHA look unified. After a few every meeting for three months and As we move forward in the new stock market this year, we were months, the honeymoon will be the person who can build consensus millennium with two new members g iven many opportunities to bail out over when that new person realizes among the trustees will win the on the OHA Board we look opti- of some of our investments and that he has been duped and the lead- prize. We certainly must try some- mistically for change both in the r e i nvest in real estate and other ership is incapable of leading and thing new, nothing so far has leadership and in OHA’s direction more tangible investments. Instead, t h ey find themselves in “F” troop wo r ked. Wish us luck with a new for the future. At the writing of this this leadership did nothing despite i n s t e a d . process because there must be some article no one has been chosen for the urging of at least two trustees. serious effort put into the tasks that the chairmanship as yet. It is unfor- At no time were any emerg e n cy Do not choose a leader lay ahead. Example: neg o t i a t i o n s tunate that new members do not get meetings called to discuss OHA’s with the state on a ceded land set- to know other members of the board financial crises, nor were any meet- righ t away. Have a tlement, interim revenue, address- before they choose a chair. It has ings called to address the many ing legal challenges, federal recog- happened time and time again that l egal challenges facing OHA. co m m i t t e e - o f - t h e - w ho l e nition and a transfer of entitlements. while people promise anything to The board never met to discuss with a new chair for get the position, once they get it, a ny planning for the future, give n “ T h rough w isdom is a house nothing changes and the chair’s the fact that we now were fa c e d every meeting for three built, and by understanding it is position becomes one of power and with no income and we were still established and by knowledge shall control. funding operations and programs months and the person the ch a m b e rs be fi l l e d .” Let me recap what has taken place using our trust assets for the fi r s t who can build consen - in the last eight months. OHA lost time in OHA’s history. P roverbs 14:3-4 the interim revenue bill at the N ow, after all this, you wo u l d sus among the trustees L egislature; Act 304 was not rev i s- think that the past leadership wo u l d H ave a great holiday season and ited by the legislature; OHA lost be ashamed to ask for the leadership will win the prize. God bless! ■ almost $100 million in our inve s t- a gain. But that is not the case.

12 December TR UST E E ME SSA GE S Leo ‘elele

It ’ s time for us to paddle our canoe Donald Cataluna

Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau

ele Kalikimaka a me ka tions. because it provided for payment of $1.525 million to the University of Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou. 2. For the betterment of the con- airport revenues. No income may be H awaii Kamakaküokalani Center M May we all enjoy our ditions of native Hawaiians as d e r ived from government functions. for Hawaiian Studies for Native bleessings throughout the comiing d e fined in the Hawaiian Homes The Constitution of the State of H awaiian cultural courses and sur- y e a r. C ommissions Act of 1920 as H awaii of January 1995 in A r t i c l e veying all of the states ceded lands. E hoe käkou i ka wa‘a! It is time amended. XVI – Laws pertaining to lands and With this group’s determination, we for us to paddle our canoe. Just as 3. For the development of fa r m cultural preservation in Section 3 – should soon have status, location our ancestors paddled their canoes and home ownership on as wide- Communal Land Tenure states, “No and inventory of ceded lands. centuries ago to claim title to the spread a basis as possible. person or groups of persons, or enti- The State Supreme Court inva l i- H awaiian islands, so must we once 4. For the making of public ties or groups of entities, may ow n dated Act 304 and OHA has a gain paddle our canoes in unison i m p r ovements. or dispose of national land, all r e c e ived no income from ceded to regain the rightful entitlements of 5. For the provisions of lands for national land being held in trust for lands since July 2001. Estimates of our ceded lands. public use. the Kanaka Maoli Nationals by this the monies owed OHA by the State Under paragraph 5(f) of the In 1980, the Legislature defi n e d g overnment …” Section 4 states, range from $300 million to $1 bil- H awaii Admissions Act of 1959, the O H A’s share of ceded lands as 20 “All national lands and resources l i o n . United States conveyed the bulk of percent. The five purposes above heretofore, lawfully claimed by the The Admissions Act and our State its Hawaiian land holdings to the comprising 100 percent, and one- Kanaka Maoli nationals are held in Constitution clearly delineate the n ewly formed state, with the fifth for the betterment of the condi- absolute common undivided inter- guidelines as to how ceded lands instruction that the lands and all tions of native Hawaiians as defi n e d est held in perpetuity for the and revenue from it are to be used. property subsequently conveyed by in the Hawaiian Homes Kanaka Maoli Nationals foreve r.” It is clear that there has been foot- the United States be held by the C ommissions Act of 1920 as Public trust, or ceded lands, com- dragging on the part of the State to state as a public trust; the lands that amended being 20 percent. prises approximately 1.8 million a p p r ove funds that are rightfully had already been reserved for dis- In 1990, the Legislature passed acres throughout the state. I empha- due OHA. Pressure must be position by the Hawaiian Homes Act 304 determining OHA’s pro size approximately, since there are brought to bare and insure these C ommission under the Hawa i i a n rata share of the public land trust no concrete figures of the total r evenues are quickly remunerated Homes Commission Act of 1920 proceeds to be 20 percent of all pro- a c r e a g e . for ceded lands. were included also. prietary ceded land income derive d H ow eve r, the 2000 Leg i s l a t u r e When we are all paddling togeth- The Admissions Act defined the from business ventures and section adopted Act 125 to establish a com- er in the same direction, we will get State as trustee for these lands and 10-13.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes p r e h e n s ive information system for back what is rightfully ours. T h e d e fined five purposes for its use: made it retroactive to 1980. i nventorying and maintaining infor- call is out. We need your help. 1. Support of public schools and H ow eve r, the State Supreme mation of ceded lands. E hoe käkou i ka wa‘a! It is time other public educational institu- C ourt rendered Act 304 inva l i d In addition, OHA has awa r d e d to paddle our canoe. ■

Luxury cruise ship will permanently damage Colette Machado Moloka‘i submerged lands Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i

n Dec. 28, Holland participate in pre-arranged activ i- 60 yards long. county did not have the authority to A m e r i c a ’s luxury cruise ties organized by a Honolulu tourist • Cruise ship discharges are some enact such land use rules over state Oship “Statendam” will recreational company. of the worst sources of ocean pollu- agencies. anchor off Moloka‘i’s south shore. • Studies show that cruise ship tion with thousands of gallons of Worse, the U.S. Gove r n m e n t a l Promises of a quick economic boost visitors contribute far less than s ewage, gray wa t e r, toxins, chemi- Accounting Office reports that the is dangled like a carrot by offi c i a l s other types of tourists and the cals and oil spilled into the ocean S t a t e n d a m ’s company and affi l i a t e , who hope the people of Molokaÿi r ewards are short term. Cruise ships every year. Holland America and C arniva l will sacrifice a part of their cultural demand laxed regulations and little • The U.S. has only a patchwo r k Cruises, were guilty and fined ove r lifestyle and environment for the resistance from the community and of laws that barely govern cruise $18 million for dumping sewa g e n ew cash cow. g overnment before any long term ship pollution and ship discharg e s e ffluent, oil and other toxins into Not everyone is buying the cir- promises will be made. are exempt from federal Clean the ocean. c u s - l i ke atmosphere and flashing • The hotel industry has show n Water Act permit requirements. Oil pollution, sewage, dumping lights of the cruise ship promoters. reluctance to support cruise ships • The agency responsible for of toxins and garbage occur at such Molokaÿi is keenly aware of the per- because their visitors spend most of monitoring cruise ships is the U.S. an alarming rate that even the gov- manent damage cruise ships cause their time and money aboard those Coast Guard who openly admits it ernor of Alaska has pleaded for on reefs, ecosystems and their floating resorts. only conducts limited inspections. stricter federal laws. unique social fabric. • Most cruise ships conduct ga m- • The state has no laws dealing H awaiians have their near shore Last month, Hui Hoÿopake l e bling on board and will raise the with cruise ship pollution, although fishing grounds and brackish wa t e r ÿÄina (“group to rescue the land”), specter of approving shipboard it did sign a memorandum of agree- estuaries to consider. Once those o rganized to stop cruise ships from gambling laws in the near future. ment with the cruise ship industry areas are nega t ively impacted, anchoring near Molokaÿi. W hy? No Perhaps the two most critical which does nothing more than ask Moloka‘i will lose its ability to one bothered to conslult Moloka‘i issues are the impact that the cruise the industry to self-regulate them- maintain its current culturally people, yet industry and county ships will have on the env i r o n m e n t s e l ves with no enforcement mecha- a c t ive subsistence economy. o ffiacials think it’s best for us. and the social integrity of the com- n i s m . So why didn’t anyone bother to L e t ’s not squabble over “he said- m u n i t y. • The County of Maui, via coun- ask the people of Moloka‘i whether she said.” Let’s take a look at how • A l r e a d y, we know that eve r y sel member A r a k awa, tried to t h ey would approve of a cruise ship well the industry has served its time a ship the size of the authorize land use rules to stream- in their water? Well, because at this neighbors in other ports of call: Statendam drops anchor, the anchor line cruise ship anchoring in point in time, their answer wo u l d • The Statendam will bring 1,260 can rip a trench in the surrounding Moloka‘i. How eve r, Maui corpora- most likely be a resounding no! ■ people to Moloka‘i. Visitors will reef approximately 8 feet deep and tion counsel told them that the

Këkëmapa 13 TRU S TEE MESS AGES Leo ‘Elele

Oz Stender Mahalo for the privilege to serve Trustee, At-large

want to take this opportunity to to the ceded land issue, establish an the Office of Hawaiian A ffairs, will health, and for the many good peo- thank you for allowing me the independent economic base for work as a team so that we can do ple who have accompanied me on Ip r iv i l ege to serve a second term O H A’s operations, and assist our great things for all Hawa i i a n s . my journey in life. Because I have as a Trustee of the Office of H awaiian people in our quest for When I look to the future of the been given much, I will continue to H awaiian A ffairs. Please be assured s ove r e i g n t y. We must include the O ffice of Hawaiian A ffairs and our m a ke personal sacrifices to help my that I will discharge my duties with broader Hawai‘i community in the H awaiian people, I also reflect on H awaiian brothers and sisters. I will dedication and commitment for the resolution of these issues. this past year and realize all the continue to strive to do the right betterment of our Hawaiian people. We, as Trustees, must resolve to blessings that have been given me thing; my Lord and Savior has set I want to welcome our two new the commitment of our strateg i c and my fa m i l y. My life is richer the example for me. Trustees, Boyd Mossman and Dante planning process, to empower our because I have been given countless Mahalo again to all of you for C a r p e n t e r. With much anticipation I s t a ff, to assist the Trustees in opportunities to serve our people g iving me the priv i l ege to serve in look forward to working together to responding to the needs of our peo- and I have met and embraced many. this office again, and may each of continue the momentum begun in ple, to organize ourselves; and to Through my service in this office, I you continue to share in the rich- 2001 to fulfill our commitment of design systems of management that h ave been able to reconnect with ness of His love during the holiday service to our benefi c i a r i e s . are all inclusive, collaborative, and old friends and make new ones. season and throughout the nex t We, as Trustees, along with our e fficient in service. It is my hope This time of year reminds me to y e a r. dedicated staff must bring closure that each one of us, as Trustees of be thankful for my life, for my good Me ke aloha pumehana. ■

HO‘ONA‘AUAO E D U CAT I O N

OHA Chairperson Haunani Apoliona, Center For Hawaiian Studies Director Lilikalä Kame‘eleihiwa, OHA and CHS staff and students at a press confer- ence Nov. 8

adopted by the Board in January. “This survey will establish true and factual information about the lega cy of ceded lands,” Apoliona said. “ F i n a l l y, we stand in partnership with the Hawaiian community and the Hawai‘i community that, in the end, will embrace our messengers. We all benefit from access to true and factual information on H awaiian tradition, practice and l ega cy, as well as historic information about Hawa i ‘ i ’s lands and the l egal and political hallmarks we must all resolve if there is to be healing and reconciliation. “It is time for Hawaiians and non- OHA grants $1.525 million to Kamakaküokalani H awaiians, standing together; kama‘äina and malihini alike, to Center for Hawaiian Stuides over five years step up and advance fair and just treatment on Hawaiian issues and s e l f - d e t e r m i n a t i o n ,” Apoliona said. By Manu Boyd less than 10 staff to include a librar- the status, location and inventory of “ For what is good for Hawa i i a n s ian, a ceded lands issues trainer, a ceded lands.” will bring good for Hawa i ‘ i .” he Office of Hawaiian A ffa i r s researcher and cultural educators. Center Director Lilikalä Gladys Kamakaküokalani ‘A i n o a s o l i d i fied another community The overall purpose of the grant is K a m e ‘ e l e i h i wa also focused atten- Brandt, retired educator and former T partnership with the activa- to promote and preserve Hawa i i a n tion on ceded lands matters. “We U n iversity of Hawai‘i reg e n t , tion of a contract with the culture, to expand educational need to find a way to live in peace expressed her gratitude for the U n iversity of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. In opportunities and experiences, and and harmony, and we can’t have that increased educational opportunities April, the OHA Board approve d to better the conditions of Native until we have justice. And we can’t for the students. The center wa s $1.525 million in funding to the H awaiians. h ave that until we know where the o fficially named in her honor earli- Kamakaküokalani C enter for U n iversity of Hawai‘i President lands are,” she said. er this year. H awaiian Studies at the U.H. E van Dobelle acknowledged that OHA Chairperson Haunani It is estimated that 550-600 stu- Mänoa. The five year commitment the university is “poised to dramati- Apoliona said the grant goes hand- dents are currently enrolled in of $305,000 per year will fund not cally increase what we know about in-hand with OHA’s Strategic Plan, H awaiian Studies courses. ■

14 December HO‘ONA‘AUAO E D U CAT I O N

Innovative kalo cultivation course at Känewai promotes traditional knowledge

By Sterling Kini Wong director of the Kamakaküokalani thought he’d have a chance to learn “When I am working in the lo‘i Center for Hawaiian Studies, said a b o u t . by myself I wonder if people care E d i t o r ’s note: This education fea - classes such as Ho‘okele (nav i ga- “I never thought I’d be making what I am doing,” Bajo said. t u re was produced by OHA Public tion and weather), Loko I‘a (fi s h my own pöhaku ku‘i ‘ai, (poi “ Watching these students makes me Information Office Intern Sterling ponds) and Lä‘au Lapa‘au (tradi- p o u n d e r ) ,” said Maile of one of the feel like I am not alone; that people Kini Wo n g, a journalism and tional medicine), institutionalize c l a s s ’ three final projects. The other do care.” Hawaiian studies major at the traditional knowledge within the t wo projects are the creation of a U n i v e rsity of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. u n iversity so that it the know l e d g e papa ku‘i ‘ai, a poi pounding board ömaika‘i Kanï‘aupi‘o- not lost. and an ‘ö‘ö, a digging stick. C r o z i e r, the Känewai lo‘i aleo Wong used a scoop net “This is how we at the unive r s i t y Mahi‘ai Kalo is a two semester P coordinator and teacher of the to gather azolla, an aquatic ensure that there is poi for genera- course; the first semester focuses on class, said this class is intended to Kfern, from one of the lo‘i at b a c kyard farming, the second not only create a deep appreciation Ka Papa Lo‘i o Känewai and put Classes such as semester is geared towards the com- and understanding within each stu- them into a bu c ke t . mercial aspect of fa r m i n g . dent for the intricacies of kalo culti- Wong, 20, explained that the Ho‘okele (navi g a t i o n On any Monday or We d n e s d a y vation, but also to educate the nex t azolla create a carpet-like cove r and weather), Loko I‘a afternoon, students might be har- generation of kalo fa r m e r s . over the water of the lo‘i, blocking vesting kalo; learning about the “ We want this class to be an estu- out sunlight. The shade the azolla (fishpon ds) and Lä‘au dynamics of the ‘auwai, or irriga- ary for future kalo fa r m e r s ,” p r ovide prevents weeds from grow- tion ditch, system; or matching a Kanï‘aupi‘o-Crozier said. ing and helps to regulate the wa t e r Lapa‘au (traditional med - kalo variety with its description in Wong, a Hawaiian studies and temperature in the lo‘i. icine), institutionalize the book Ta ro Varieties in Hawai‘i, H awaiian language major, is one of Wong is one of 27 students learn- which was provided for the class by those future farmers. This past ing about kalo cultivation through a tr aditional knowl e d g e the College of Tropical A g r i c u l t u r e spring he was put in charge of the class called Mahi‘ai Kalo, a and Human Resources. n a t ive Hawaiian section at Ly o n H awaiian Studies class at the within the university so The class also visits lo‘i around Arboretum, which contains five U n iversity of Hawai‘i at Manoa. that the knowledge is not the islands to learn the diff e r e n t l o ‘ i . The class, which is taught at styles and techniques of other fa r m- His knowledge of how to main- K ä n ewai lo‘i adjacent to the Center lost. ers as well as to help indiv i d u a l tain and run a lo‘i was very limited. for Hawaiian Studies on Dole fa r m e r s . He tried in vain to bring küpuna and Street, is a hands-on class that Last year the class helped clean farmers to his lo‘i in Mänoa to help teaches students all the basic ele- tions to come,” said Kame‘eleihiwa . kalo in Waiähole, open up a lo‘i in him out. ments of maintaining a lo‘i, eve r y- There is a wide array of students Hanapëpë on Kaua‘i and gather 58 “People always told me they were thing from planting huli to pound- taking advantage of this know l e d g e , d i fferent varieties of kalo from going to come dow n ,” Wong said. ing poi. both Hawaiians and non-Hawa i i a n s M o l o k a ‘ i . “But they were just too busy to Mahi‘ai Kalo is one of a handful majoring in everything from history This year the class helped huki, or m a ke it.” of courses offered through to journalism to Hawaiian language. h a r vest, kalo at Kalei Bajo’s lo‘i in Wong is now getting a crash H awaiian Studies that focuses on Kris Maile, a junior majoring in Waialua. course in kalo cultivation through traditional aspects of Hawaiian cul- engineering, said this class is giv i n g Bajo said the way the students this class. One of the first things he t u r e . him an opportunity to learn about jumped into the lo‘i without hesita- did was take that bu c ket of azolla to Lilikalä Kame‘eleihiwa, the kalo, something he really neve r tion make all kalo farmers proud. his lo‘i at Lyon. ■

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Kumu Hula Pualani Kanahele, daughter Kekuhi Kanahele-Frias and Peter-Rockford Espiritu were among collaborators in choreography and overall design.

HÄNAU KA MOKU from page 10 there is a way to make that name change offi c i a l Local and national support was generously — through the Geological Society. We have some g iven by the following: B aciu Fund of the wo r k ,” said Espiritu, who already conceptualized friends who are helping us with that,” said H awai‘i C ommunity Foundation; Cooke the idea of focusing on Lö‘ihi. “Aunty Pua and K a n a h e l e . Foundation, Ltd.; Jean Rowles; The A t h e r t o n Nälani came to an anniversary concert in Wa i m e a The rigid, technical requirements of both dance Family Foundation; Xerox Hawai‘i; T h e at Kahilu Theatre, and after the performance, forms are executed by both the hälau and the R o c kefeller Foundation; The Charles Englehard Aunty Pua said, ‘you know that collaboration you dance company. Espiritu, himself, performs an oli Foundation; the Doris Duke Fund for Dance of t a l ked about? Let’s do it’. That was the beg i n- (chant), and Hälau o Kekuhi twists and turns in the National Dance Project; the A n d r ew W. n i n g ,” he said. non-hula movements that illustrate the flex i b i l i t y Mellon Foundation and the Philip Morris In the production, the name given to the new l y and creative this production boasts. Companies Inc. forming island south east of Ka‘ü is “Kama‘ehu” Hilo performances of “Hänau ka Moku” are “I mostly want people to come the show not or red child. It was dubbed “Lö‘ihi” by scientists scheduled for Sat. and Sun., Jan. 11 and 12, at the expecting one thing or another. Don’t come think- years ago because the submerged mountain U.H. Hilo T h e a t e r. On March 29 at 7:30 p.m., the ing you’re going to see something of what we’ve appeared long (lö‘ihi) like Mauna Loa. performance will erupt on stage at the Hawa i ‘ i done before. Come with an open mind. Just see it “ We believe ‘Kama‘ehu’ is a more fitting name. Theatre in Honolulu. A national tour is being and be surprised,” said Kanahele. ■ After the Maui performance, we were told that planned for 2004.

CALENDAR from page 11 audience at his “Willy Kalikimaka Tues., Dec. 17 — the Sheraton Waikïkï New Ye a r s ■ “ s h ow with his amazing guitar Kupuna Series E ve Desk 922-4422. work and products from over 300 stylings. The always ex p l o s ive Willie K promises an exciting night vendors. There will be prize give- Bishop Museum’s “Celebration o f aways every half hour. Fri., 4- of blues, rock ‘n roll, traditional Hawaiian music and Kupuna” series will feature A u n t y 10pm; Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., Mälia Crave r, a native speake r, who 10am-6pm. Blaisdell Exhibition his favorite Christmas songs. 7:30 p.m. Maui Arts and Cultural s e r ves as kupuna spiritual and cul- Hall. Admission is free. For more tural consultant for the Queen information, call 676-5886. C e n t e r, Castle T h e a t e r. $11-$32. Fo r information, call MACC Box Offi c e Lili‘uokalani C hildren’s Center. at 808-242-7469. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Atherton Hälau, Bishop Museum. For information, call 848-4191 Fri.,Dec.13-Sat.,Dec. 14 — Nä Leo’s Holiday Sun., Dec. 15 — Tues.,Dec.31 — Symphony Performance Haleakalä Hike New Year’s Celebration Angie, Lehua and Nälani’s encore Walk on the wet side with holiday performance featuring the Haleakalä National Park and T h e Ho‘omaka Hou 2003 greets the Honolulu Symphony Chorus this Nature C onserva n cy in the b eginning of the new year with y e a r. 8 p.m. Blaisdell Concert Hall. Waikamoi Preserve, in a native music from Hawa i ‘ i ’s favorite tradi- $15-$57. For information, call the H awaiian cloud forest. This five tional and contemporary artists. Honolulu Symphony Ti c ket Offi c e hour hike is moderately strenuous Bill Van Osdol of KCCN FM 100 at 792-2000. through wet and muddy terrain at and Randy Hudnall of Hawa i i a n high elevation. Bring shoes with KINE 105.1 will host this event that good traction, rain gear, and wa t e r. will honor Moe Keale, with a spe- Ka wahine nona ka lei — Queen Sat., Dec. 14 — Meet at noon at Hosmer Grove cial appearance from the Soldiers of Kapi‘olani, born Dec. 31, 1834, was the wife of King Kaläkaua and the parking lot, Haleakalä National the Royal Guard and a Chinese Lion Willy Kalikimaka Dance. Sheraton Waikiki. Ti c ke t s : great-granddaughter of King Park. Hike is free but $10 may be Kaumuali‘i, last independent ruler of dinner and show is $225, show only c h a rged for parking. For more infor- Kaua‘i. Image: Guava Graphics. M a u i ’s own Hökü Awa r d - w i n n e r is $85. For more information, call Willie Kahaiali‘i will dazzle the mation, call 572-4400.

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E n o k a — A 2003 reunion is being G e o rge Pa l a k i ko). Her 12 children Farrington Hwy. The potluck eve n t Kalani. Peter J. Jr. Descendatns of planned for the family of Wi l l i a m were George, Emily is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A flier wa s Kaleo are James Koanui aka and Margaret (Sniffen) Enoka of K a l awai‘amoku, John, Annie Ye e , recently sent, but mailing list Ke koanui, John Kaleo, Julia Ke a l o Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i, Aug. 29 - Robert, Victoria Woods, James, updates are needed. Call Jeanne and Mary Kanawa l i wali. For infor- Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend, on Rose Repercio, Frank, Daniel, Kahana‘oi at 696-5002 for more mation, call Momi Kalehuawehe at Moloka‘i. For more information, Angeline Haunio and David. 3) information. 808-244-9513, Diane Amado, 808- contact James Butch Enoka at 808- Rachel Lahela (m: Harry Kuhia and 579-9429 (Maui), or Ku‘ulei Kalua, 422-6946 or [email protected] Thomas Kamali‘i). Her 10 children K a h i h i ko l o — A reunion will be 523-1690, or Cheryl K. Enoka at 808-391- were Harry Kuhia, Iva Kamali‘i, held Nov. 28-30, for the family of 9651 or cke n o k a @ y a h o o . c o m . S o n ny Kuhia, Elizabeth Kalua, the late Joseph Kahihikolo and K a u h i / M a - e — A 2003 Reunion is D avid Kuhia, Gay Lacaden, Herny Ho‘opi‘i Nae‘ole Kahihikolo (fi r s t being planned for the family of Halulu /Kuhaiki /Naihe /Hooke — Miksobe, Ku‘ulei Kamaka, T h o m a s marriage); and Joseph and A n n i e Moano Ma-e Holi and Ku m u a l i i I‘m seeking geneology information Kamali‘i and Celelia Gante. Please Kealoha Lapaku Kahihikolo (sec- Kekahimoku of Napo‘opo‘o, on Punana Kalaulehua (Lulua) contact Arviella Wai‘alae Keli‘i at ond marriage). For information, Waipi‘o, Hawai‘i, July 5, 2003. Fo r Halulu with 1st husband James 668-7650, or email Kimo Keli‘i at call Ellen Luta at 808-885-4935 or more information contact, Mrs. Kuhaiki and their descendants, with [email protected] for planning meet- Cell 808-936-3011; Carol Scott at Yolanda (Gilbert) Salvador Hesia 2nd husband James Kamaka Naihe ing and reunion information. 808-961-5459 or email 808-935-4759, 808-640-0028 or and their descendants, and Wi l l i a m s c o t r o d g @ g t e . n e t . Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Salva d o r, H o o ke and their descendants. H o ‘ o h u l i / Pa ‘ a h a o — Descendants 808-342-8685. Please contact “Pomai” at 236- of Ho‘ohuli Pa‘ahao and Pua Kanawaliwali — The descendants 2 6 5 4 . K a h i ewalu are scheduling a reunion of Peter Hala‘ula, aka Peter Kalua Kuahua / Ka‘au‘a — The descen- n ext summer, July 10-13, 2003. If (k) and Mele Ku l u wa i m a k a l a n i dants of Kuahua (w) born about H o l u a l o a / K a h a u n a e l e — T h e you are connected to this family or Ni‘iahu (w); and Benjamin Kaleo 1831 and Ka‘au‘a (k) born about descendants of Papapa Holualoa would like additional information, (k) and Kekai Pelio (w) of 1829 in Kekaha, Kaua‘i, and their and Emily Kahaunaele are planning call Joe and Noe Ho‘ohuli at 668- Kaua‘ula, Lahaina, Maui; are plan- children Haliaka, Oliwa A l a p a , a reunion in August 2003. Their off- 1241 or email [email protected] ning a family reunion on Maui, July Wa h a h u l u - Walea, Kaluaiki and spring (three daughters) were: 1) 4-5, 2003. Descendats of Peter Kuahua will be having their 8th Elizabeth Nu‘uhiwa (m: Joseph Kahana‘oi / Pömaika‘i — A n Kalua are Lucy Kamalu, Hattie family reunion in California, Oct. Akau). Her children were Joseph, ‘ohana reunion is scheduled for P u a l o ke, Julia Mikimiki, 15-18, 2003. We are updating our James, Sarah Wai‘alae, Samuel, Sat., March 15, 2003, at Zablan Nakaikua‘ana, Peter Hala‘ula, family mailing lists and taking a Dora Martinez, Robert, Elizabeth Beach Park, before Nänäkuli Beach Bernice, Kalani, Henry Lapahuila, s u r vey of family members who G r i ffin, Ethel Kahili, Raymond and Park, left side by Navy Station, Nakapalau, C harles (Agripa) Norman. 2) Victoria Maika‘i (m: accross Nänäkuli Ranch on Ninau‘apoe, Abraham Tila, Bush See REUNIONS on page 18

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Children’s services Employment/training, Health Care job placement E Ola Mau Domestic violence Alu Like Inc. 522-0432 535-1300 Alu Like Inc. www.eolamau.com Child and Family Services www.alulike.org 535-6720 585-2730 www.alulike.org Papa Ola Lokahi Child Care Connection 597-6550 Rental assistance 587-5266 Work Hawai‘i papaolalokahi.8m.com/ 523-4221 [email protected] Catholic Charities Head Start 537-6321 847-2400 Education Ke Ola Mamo 533-0035 Salvation Army PATCH Center for Hawaiian Studies [email protected] 845-2544 833-6866 U.H. Mänoa 973-0989 State Quest Office Substance abuse Queen Lili‘uokalani www.hawaii.edu/chs/ 587-3521 Childrens’ Center [email protected] Castle Medical Center 847-1302 Wai‘anae Comprehensive Health 263-5500 www.qlcc.org Center DOE Office of Hawaiian Education 696-4211 Ho‘omau Ke Ola 733-9895 696-4266 Elderly care Homelands Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian language Lunalilo Home 842-8211 Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands 395-1000 www.ksbe.edu 586-3840 ‘Ahahui ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i [email protected] www.state.hi.us/dhhl/ 528-5453 Food assistance Na t u r al and cultural history Legal assistance Hawai‘i Food Bank Nä Pua No‘eau 836-3600 (808) 974-7678 Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Hawai‘i Lawyers Care npn.uhh.hawaii.edu 847-3511 528-7046 Ho‘omau Ke Ola [email protected] www.bishopmuseum.org 696-4266 Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. 521-2302

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