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The U.S. is returning return her to the throne. indigenous people on earth. hindrances and the hurdles that Iraq’s sovereignty, I think it is past due to demand Why would we want it to be lie before us, but our enemies as now that President Bush reinstate any other way (for instance, being well. what about Hawai‘i? our sovereignty, free Hawai‘i, categorized like Indians or Native Thank you for clearly opening Assuming that my thoughts are as well as immediately initiate Alaskans), when if the cards are my eyes by delineating, precisely, correct, when the U.S. govern- a de-occupation of our islands. played properly, we could have one of our oldest foes. One Color Logo: The logo canBoard be reproduced of in one Trustees color; black, green (PMS 574ment or process recently equivalent) overthrew tyrant This would be a step in the right our cake and eat it too? My only question is: Why? To or blue (PMS 282 or process equivalent). Logo can be used with or without "Office of direction. Although the thought Hawaiian Affairs" text. Saddam Hussein in Iraq, there a land and culture that has given of war here is unpleasant, I really was a period of time when the Debra Kekaualua him and his ancestors for many think there are no other options. phrase “returning their sovereign- Wailua Homesteads, Kaua‘i generations so much prosperity Haunani Apoliona, MSW ty” became an important issue The United States’ continued and so many opportunities, why is Chairperson, Trustee, At-large to the U.S. occupation. This is stealing is like the Energizer Knowing our enemy he so vengeful, unapologetic and Tel: 808.594.1886 too similar to the situation that is rabbit that keeps going (taking) Mahalo nui to Trustee Oz envious, and why does he hold so Fax: 808.594.1875 in place in Hawai‘i nei, and yet and going (taking) and going Email: [email protected] Iraq’s sovereignty restoration is (taking). Stender for his excellent article much hatred against Hawaiians? Reve rsed Out Logo: The logo can be reproduced reversed out in any color as longclose as the logoto completion. remains The concept is a simple on Thurston Twigg-Smith (KWO He reminds me of a virus, out while. Logo can be used with or without "Office of Hawaiian Affairs" text. John D. Waihe‘e IV Our peaceful queen, under one: further association with October 2005). If we Hawaiians of control, that attacks its host Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large duress and threatened by the and occupation by the U.S. is are to do battle against a misguided continually, ultimately achieving same U.S. occupation over 100 absolutely not what I believe and misdirected America and not only the death of its host, but Tel: 808.594.1838 years ago, relinquished the throne Hawaiians need to be looking at those who would undermine our its own demise as well. Fax: 808.594.0208 to fulfill their dreams. After all, Email: [email protected] not understanding the insatiable heritage, our culture and all that nature of the beast, thinking the should that table ever be turned, we hold dear, it is imperative that Carissa Cranmer U.S. would fairly reassess the “putting all Hawaiian lands we clearly see and know not only Gainesville, Florida Rowena Akana in Hawaiian hands,” it would For additional information contact the OHATrustee, Publications At-large Specialistoverthrow at 594-1888 in a timely manner as the challenges, the obstacles, the they would later do in Iraq and make Hawaiians the wealthiest Tel: 808.594.1860 OHA reserves the right to edit all letters for length, defamatory and libelous material, and other objectionable content, and reserves the right not to print any submission. All letters must be typed, Fax: 808.594.0209 signed and not exceed 200 words. Letters cannot be published unless they include a telephone contact for verification. Send letters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, Email: [email protected] HI 96813, or email [email protected]. Dante Keala Carpenter Trustee, O‘ahu Tel: 808.594.1854 Fax: 808.594.0210 O‘AHU - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Email: [email protected] 9-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian Registry Donald B. Cataluna Program seeks to identify Native Hawaiians, verify Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau indigenous Hawaiian ancestry and provide individuals Tel: 808.594.1881 an identification card. This personal I.D. card will enable Fax: 808.594.0211 you to apply to programs of the Office of Hawaiian Email: [email protected] Affairs and can be helpful when applying for other programs and scholarships for Hawaiians in Hawai‘i Linda K. Dela Cruz and abroad. Trustee, Hawai‘i Visit OHA’s Honolulu office at 711 Kapi‘olani Tel: 808.594.1855 Blvd., 5th floor, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Fax: 808.594.1883 and 2-3 p.m. for registration and ID picture taking. Email: [email protected] Bring documents that verify your indigenous Hawaiian Colette Y. Machado ancestry through your biological parentage. This OHA Hawaiian Registry Program is non- Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i political and separate from the ongoing Kau Inoa Tel: 808.594.1837 registration to build a Hawaiian governing entity. Fax: 808.594.0212 For additional information, visit www.oha.org Email: [email protected] or call 808.594.1888. Boyd P. Mossman E ö e nä mamo a Häloa ë! Trustee, Maui Tel: 808.594.1858 Fax: 808.594.1864 Email: [email protected]

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Historic Preservation Home loans for Iz goes platinum such films as Meet Joe Black, 50 prizes include two trips for two to First Dates and Son of the Mask. Las Vegas. All proceeds will help Council opening Home Lands For the first time in Hawaiian Commercials promoting Hallmark Ka Lei Päpahi with its educational music history, a local recording Greeting Cards, KayBee Toys and efforts and fund scholarships. The Native Hawaiian Historic American Savings Bank has artist’s album has gone platinum. Eddie Bauer are among dozens The concert runs from 5 to 10 Preservation Council (NHHPC) introduced a new loan program, Facing Future by the late Israel featuring Iz music. p.m., and tickets are $10 presale currently has an opening for an Ho‘olako Pono, which offers con- Kamakawiwo‘ole has sold more For additional information on and $15 at the door. For tick- at-large member. The NHHPC is a struction loans and mortgages to than 1 million copies in the United the musical legacy of Hawaiian ets, call Keali‘i‘olu‘olu Gora at 13-member council of volunteers Department of Hawaiian Home legend Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, 386-1363. that advises the OHA Board of Lands lessees. These conven- States, earning him that Recording Industry Association of America- visit www.mountainapplecom- Trustees on historic and cultural tional loans utilize private mort- pany.com. preservation matters. gage insurance from Mortgage certified distinction. Facing Future Anniversary service The two-year term for this seat Guaranty Insurance Corp. and and Kamakawiwo‘ole’s posthu- is from Jan. 2, 2006 to Dec. 31, can be used to purchase a home, mous release, Alone In IZ World, Ka Lei Pa¯pahi benefit In celebration of the 144th anni- 2008. Applicants must be at least finance construction of a new previously earned gold record dis- versary of the Episcopal Church in 18 years of age and may reside on home or refinance an existing tinction, having sold more that The Hawaiian education Hawai‘i, a papahana haipule küi- any island. Monthly meetings are home mortgage. 500,000 apiece. organization Ka Lei Päpahi o kawä (special service) will be held generally held in Honolulu. Travel There is no minimum down In 1997, Kamakawiwo‘ole died Käkuhihewa will present a benefit Sun., Nov. 25 at 8:30 a.m. at St. expenses are covered by OHA. payment, and 100 percent financ- at the age of 38. The former found- concert at Rumours Nightclub on Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Current members of the council ing is available. Interest rates are ing member of the Mäkaha Sons of Nov. 13. ‘Ehukai Street in Waimänalo. Also are E. Kalani Flores (chair), Butch fixed throughout the life of the Ni‘ihau had broken away from the Ka Lei Päpahi o Käkuhihewa known as the Anglican Church, the Richards (vice chair), Dr. Chuck loan. The maximum loan amount group that included his brother-in- is a group of part-time educators Episcopalian church was estab- Burrows, James Jeno Enocencio, available under the program is law Moon Kauakahi, and John and hired by the state Department of lished in Hawai‘i in 1861 at the Lanihuli Freidenburg, Halona $539,475. Jerome Koko. Kamakawiwo‘ole Education as a cultural personnel invitation of King Kamehameha Ka‘öpüiki, Kamika Kepa‘a, Glenn For more information, qualifi- launched a successful solo career resource. The program aims to IV and Queen Emma. Kila, Sweet Matthews, William cation requirements or to apply for under the guidance of producer expand the state’s Hawaiian stud- The Holy Communion service Meyers, Kawehi Ryder and Nani a Ho‘olako Pono loan, call 593- John de Mello. ies and kupuna programs. will incorporate Hawaiian his- Watanabe. 1226 (O‘ahu) or 1-800-272-2566 Kamakawiwo‘ole’s music has For an application, call (toll-free from neighbor islands). The concert will feature live tory, world history and music found national and international 594-1961, or visit online at For online information, visit www. entertainment from Pili‘oha, Ernie acclaim, and has been featured in See BRIEFS on page 04 www.oha.org. asbhawaii.com. Cruz and various hälau hula, and

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Kokua Laulima No Ka ‘Aina Your Hand to the Land - 04 | NOWEMAPA2005 NU HOU • NEWSBRIEFS ment model. While the lesson Arakaki suit plaintiffs seek rehearing BRIEFS will be aligned with Hawai‘i state social studies standards for Group hopes to have its full constitutional challenge to Continued from page 3 the seventh grade, this work- shop will be relevant to teachers Hawaiian programs reinstated by appeals court by George Kahumoku Jr. and of any grade level who teach Daniel Ho, and will also mark By Sterling Kini Wong Hawaiian history. After the state tax funds, which amount to the anniversary of England’s Publications Editor workshop, teachers may take about 10 percent of the agency’s recognition of the Kingdom an optional “sneak preview” of total $28 million annual budget. of Hawai‘i as independent the Hawaiian Origins Tunnel he plaintiffs in the The appeals court sent the case in the family of nations. For in the museum’s new Science lawsuit that seeks to back to federal district court in additional information, contact Adventure Center. Thave OHA and other Hawai‘i for a retrial on the state Kahu Tom Van Culin at 259- The Hawaiian Origins Tunnel Hawaiian programs declared tax revenue issue. 8664, or e-mail StMatthewsEC. features chanters performing unconstitutional have asked the H. William Burgess, the attor- [email protected]. 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ney for former Honolulu police- selections of the Kumulipo cre- to reconsider its recent ruling in man Earl Arakaki and the 13 ation chant in a vivid black the case. other plaintiffs in the case, told History workshop light environment with art cre- ated by Hawai‘i school chil- In August, a three-member the press after the ruling that his for teachers panel of the appeals court partial- clients were “disappointed that H. William Burgess, attorney for the dren. In the lower section of the ly affirmed a lower court’s dis- the court narrowed the scope of Arakaki plaintiffs, says his clients were 160-ft.-long tunnel, they will A free teachers’ workshop missal of the plaintiffs’ case in the our suit as much as it did” and “disappointed that the court narrowed our hear chants related to Pele and focusing on Hawaiian history is Arakaki v. Lingle suit, ruling that, hoped to have their full challenge suit as much as it did.” Kamapua‘a as they move into a being offered by Bishop Museum as state taxpayers, they do not reinstated. - Photo: KWO Archive volcanic environment. on Sat., Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m. have standing to challenge feder- In their request for reconsid- Workshop registration deadline to 12:30 p.m., in the museum’s ally mandated programs, such eration, the plaintiffs are asking appeals court’s initial ruling runs is Nov. 4. To register for the work- Päkï Conference Room. as the Department of Hawaiian that either the same three-mem- counter to previous 9th Circuit shop, or for more information, Teachers will participate in a Home Lands and OHA’s use of ber panel rehear the case, or that Court and U.S. Supreme Court call Bishop Museum’s Education lesson that was created using the ceded lands revenue. However, an 11-member panel of judges rulings, and that it sets “unprec- Department at 848-4168 or email research-based “Understanding the court did allow the plain- review the case and render a rul- edented restrictions” on taxpayer [email protected]. by Design” curriculum develop- tiffs to sue over OHA’s use of ing. The group argues that the challenges.

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lso at the Oct. 6 OHA board meeting, the agency’s trust- • PA‘I Foundation: $74,310, on Aees approved $685,000 in behalf of Hale Kü‘ai, to support the grants to 11 community groups serv- development of a Native Hawaiian ing a variety of needs, including cultural certification trademark an Alzheimer’s outreach project, a program to denote authentic works service program for homeless vet- of cultural arts and crafts by Native erans and a reintegration project for Hawaiian artisans. female prisoners. “We’re pleased that OHA is able • Partners In Development: to support such a wide variety of $62,971, to support Nä Pono no needs within the Hawaiian com- nä ‘Ohana, a community-based munity,” said Board Chairperson learning center coordinating early Haunani Apoliona. childhood and adult educational and vocational programs designed Students from Kanu o ka ‘A¯ina Charter School perform their an annual ho¯‘ike, which is used as a performance-based The recipients of the grants are: to improve the socioeconomic out- assessment of what they learn throughout the school year. Kanu is one of 14 Hawaiian-focused charter schools that will look for residents. The program receive funding from OHA. - Photo: KWO Archive • Alzheimer’s Association – Aloha currently operates at Blanche Pope Chapter: $71,644, to support the Elementary School in Waimänalo. By Derek Ferrar but this definitely helps us carry out our Alzheimer’s Association Kikuyu Public Information Specialist mission.” Corps, a küpuna Hawaiian out- • Salvation Army Family The Hawaiian-focused charter schools reach demonstration project focus- Treatment Services: $88,144, n one of the largest single funding are: on Kaua‘i: Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha, ing on underserved Hawaiian rural for the Nä Lei Lökahi program, awards ever bestowed by the Office KANAKA, Kanuikapono; on O‘ahu: Ke communities statewide. which provides substance abuse Iof Hawaiian Affairs, OHA’s Board of Kula o Kamakau, Hakipu‘u Learning Center, treatment and domestic violence Trustees voted on Oct. 6 to give up to $2.2 Hälau Kü Mäna, Hälau Lökahi, Ka Waihona • Kökua Kalihi Valley: $40,000, services through community out- million for each of the next two years to 14 o ka Na‘auao; on Moloka‘i: Kualapu‘u; on to support the Native Hawaiian reach, education, support and treat- Hawaiian-focused public charter schools, Hawai‘i island: Kua o ka Lä, Ke Kula o Historic Preservation Project ment services for families of the for a total of up to $4.4 million. The funds Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u, Ke Ana La‘ahana, designed to protect, preserve and Ko‘olauloa community. will be dispersed to the schools based Kanu o ka ‘Äina, Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo. restore the historic Hawaiian cul- on their size and proportion of Native During the current school year, nearly tural and archeological sites and • TJ Mahoney and Associates: Hawaiian students. 1,700 students attend these schools, of native ecosystems within two ‘ili $48,600, to support a transi- “This is truly a commitment by the OHA which approximately 93 percent of are of of Kalihi Valley. In partnership tional program for incarcer- trustees to support the success of our Hawaiian Hawaiian ancestry. with Hälau Lökahi Charter School, ated female offenders’ rein- children in the charter school setting,” said All 14 Hawaiian-focused public char- the project will increase hands-on tegration into the community Board of Trustees Chairperson Haunani ter schools face financial difficulties that cultural restoration and education- using the “‘Ohana Management Apoliona. “We’re grateful that Kamehameha remain unresolved by the state Legislature. al activities for Hawaiian youth System” methodology. Schools also supports charter schools, and we Many lack adequate physical facilities, and and others in the community. hope that other community partners will also all suffer from restrictions on their ability • United States Veterans Initiative: help increase funding for the schools.” to access quality educational equipment, • Kona Historical Society: $50,000, to provide outreach, Fourteen, or slightly more than half, of materials and resources. Due to this severe $124,250, to conduct research and treatment, housing, case man- the state’s 27 charter schools are considered fiscal crisis, a significant number of the analysis of Hawaiian Kingdom tax agement and employment assis- “Hawaiian-focused.” Four of these schools schools may even face the prospect of clos- records and oral histories. tance to homeless veterans are Hawaiian language immersion; anoth- ing entirely in the near future. through the Veterans In Progress er two offer bilingual instruction in both OHA’s grant seeks to help the situation • Manawale‘a: $57,296, to con- (VIP) program. Hawaiian and English or offer Hawaiian by providing emergency stop-gap funding struct and renovate facilities at immersion strands; and eight schools offer for a period of two years. The agency will the riding center in Waimänalo to • University of Hawai‘i Foundation: instruction primarily in English, although also continue to advocate for appropriate expand services for special-needs $29,065, on behalf of the William most also offer Hawaiian language classes. and fair legislative funding for Hawaiian- and indigent children. S. Richardson School of Law, to Most are members of the Native Hawaiian focused charter schools. provide Law School Admissions charter school hui, Nä Lei Na‘auao. In addition to the overall charter school • Pacific American Foundation: Test (LSAT) preparation classes “We are very excited about OHA’s ongo- appropriation, the board also separately $38,513, to support Project Mälama to Hawaiian students wishing to ing commitment to fund our work, and we approved a $50,000 award for roof repair Waiwai, a pilot project to train apply to law school, and to provide look forward to continuing our significant to Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha, a Hawaiian- Hawaiian high school students in academic assistance to Hawaiian contribution to Native Hawaiian educa- language immersion school that serves financial management strategy and law students through tutoring in tion,” said Nä Lei Na‘auao founder Kü children of Ni‘ihau families living on practices. basic first-year courses. Kahakalau. “We are still under-funded, Kaua‘i. - 06 | NOWEMAPA2005 NU HOU • NEWSBRIEFS

Act, nearly half of the schools in adults who have obtained a bach- Good news, bad news Hawai‘i targeted for restructuring elor’s degree is half the statewide in the 2005–06 school year serve rate. Kamehameha study of Hawaiian social predominantly Native Hawaiian statistics shows some progress, but a students, making Native Hawaiian To download an executive summary children twice as likely as their or the entire 450-page document of continued lag behind other groups peers to attend a restructuring Ka Huaka‘i: 2005 Native Hawaiian By Sterling Kini Wong school; Education Assessment, visit www.ksbe. Publications Editor study says. “In general, our analysis • The percentage of Native Hawaiian edu/pase/KaHuakai.php. indicates the need for continued efforts he ongoing need for programs to to enhance Native Hawaiian education improve the conditions of Native and other related areas of well-being.” THawaiians has been emphasized Among the some of the statistics by a new Kamehameha Schools’ report found in the report: that shows that Hawaiians, as a group, • Native Hawaiian enrollment in continue to fall at or near the bot- preschools jumped markedly since tom of most economic, education and 1990 and was just below the state- health statistics in the state, despite wide rate in 2000. some recent progress. • Almost 83 percent of Native The 450-page report, titled Ka Hawaiians said they were proud of Huaka‘i: 2005 Native Hawaiian their heritage, compared to 73 per- Educational Assessment, consolidates cent of non-Hawaiians. statistics on Native Hawaiian education • While smoking among Native and well-being from previous studies, Hawaiian high school students is examines them to find recent trends and decreasing, they still smoke more highlights areas that can be improved. than their peers. In 2001, 25 per- This is the third such study cent of Native Hawaiian high school Kamehameha Schools has conducted in students said they smoked ciga- more than 20 years, and it comes at a rettes during the previous month. In time when legal attacks are challenging contrast, about 17 percent of non- programs that benefit Native Hawaiians, Hawaiian students said they did. particularly Kamehameha itself and the More surprising is that 31.1 percent Office of Hawaiian Affairs. of Native Hawaiian adults smoke While the study paints the famil- cigarettes, compared to 20.4 percent iar picture of Native Hawaiians lag- of the state’s total adult population. ging behind the state’s other major • Native Hawaiian families with chil- ethnic groups in most socioeconomic dren bring in about $55,865 per statistics, it also points out recent gains year, the lowest income among the – particularly in education, with the major ethnic groups in the state. The success of charter schools that focus on statewide average is $66,413; Hawaiian culture-based curricula. The • Native Hawaiians families have the study noted that Native Hawaiians in highest rates for poverty (18.3 per- Hawaiian-focused charter schools score cent versus 11.3 percent statewide); higher in reading and as well or better in • Native Hawaiians are 20 percent math than their counterparts in conven- more likely to be obese than non- tional public schools. Hawaiians and suffer from some The report also shows that while of the highest mortality rates for Native Hawaiians are underrepresent- cancer, diabetes and heart disease ed in enrollment in the University of in the state; Hawai‘i system, their numbers there • 69.3 percent of Native Hawaiians have increased by almost three percent graduate high school within four from 1992 to 2000. In addition, the per- years, the lowest rate of all major centage of Native Hawaiian adults with ethnic groups in Hawai‘i. The state their bachelor’s, graduate or profes- average is 76.7 percent; sional degrees also increased between • Native Hawaiians are underrepre- 1990 and 2000. sented in professional and manage- However, even with the recent rial positions and overrepresented in advances, the report states that “the less-skilled production, transporta- status quo is not acceptable for Native tion and material-moving jobs. Hawaiians.” • Native Hawaiian adolescents suffer “The strengths described in this higher rates of depression and are report […] represent building blocks more likely to attempt suicide than for optimizing the delivery of programs their non-Hawaiian peers; Graphs reprinted from Kamehameha Schools’ Ka Huaka‘i report. and services for Native Hawaiians,” the • Under the No Child Left Behind - NU HOU • NEWS NOWEMAPA2005 | 07

OHA sued over blood quantum “‘Native Hawaiian’ means any descen- Suit alleges agency is illegally spending trust funds on Hawaiians with less than 50 percent quantum dant of not less than one-half part of

By Sterling Kini Wong Publications Editor betterment of native Hawaiians as Hawaiian Legal Corporation the blood of the races inhabiting the defined by the federal Hawaiian and Nä Pua No‘eau Education n October, five Native Homes Commission Act of 1920. Program. Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.” Hawaiians, including a former The 1920 act benefits only native The lawsuit also challenges IOHA trustee, filed a lawsuit in Hawaiians with at least 50 percent OHA’s expenditure of trust money federal court claiming that OHA Hawaiian blood. on supporting the Akaka Bill, is illegally spending its trust fund The plaintiffs claim that which lays out the process for monies on all Hawaiians, not just OHA’s spending policy violates the federal recognition of Native those with 50 percent Hawaiian the Hawaiian Homes Act, the Hawaiians. The plaintiffs claim Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 blood or more. Admission Act and the equal that the bill, without a blood The lawsuit against the protection clause of the U.S. quantum requirement, would OHA trustees states that native Constitution’s 14th Amendment, “erode the rights and privileges board attorney, former state receive the bulk of its funds from Hawaiians with at least a 50 per- and they request restoration of all of the beneficiaries” of the ceded Supreme Court Justice Robert ceded lands revenue, the agency is cent blood quantum are named as the allegedly misspent funds to the lands trust. Klein, is in the process of analyz- mandated to benefit all Hawaiians. beneficiaries of the ceded lands trust. In addition to former trustee Furthermore, the plaintiffs ing the lawsuit and will make a In 1988 and 1990, OHA tried to trust in the Hawai‘i Admission Samuel Kealoha Jr., the plaintiffs claim that OHA should not be recommendation of legal strate- gauge its beneficiaries’ views on Act, and that OHA has wrongly in the suit include Virgil Day, Mel “unreasonably” accumulating gies to the trustees at their Nov. 3 the issue by putting two separate used money it received from that Ho‘omanawanui, Josiah Ho‘ohuli trust funds by investing them, board meeting. Nämu‘o said that referenda before Hawaiian voters. trust on all Hawaiians, regardless and Patrick Kahawaiola‘a. because investment does not bet- the agency will reserve comment More than 80 percent of those who of blood quantum. The lawsuit specifically singles ter the conditions of the 50 percent on the lawsuit until then. voted said they supported a single The Admission Act lists five out two programs which benefit native Hawaiians. Blood quantum has long been a definition of Native Hawaiian purposes of the ceded lands trust, all Hawaiians and which receive OHA Administrator Clyde divisive issue within the Hawaiian – one that includes all Hawaiians, one of which is to work for the money from OHA: the Native Nämu‘o said that the agency’s community. While OHA does regardless of blood quantum.

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This world- Editor’s Note: Hawaiian com- ings, the NHCC formed No Kö wide impact of chronic condi- munity leaders Charles Rose and Käne Ola Pono, the American tions, like high blood pressure, Roy Benham are co-chairs of No Cancer Society’s käne initiative, heart problems, diabetes, cancer Kö Käne Ola Pono, a commit- and supported the development and overweight, is a serious one. tee focusing on Hawaiian men’s of an educational brochure, “Nä The WHO said making wise food cancer issues. Koa Cancer Facts.” The purpose choices, exercising regularly and of the brochure is to provide avoiding tobacco products could ‘O ka hä o ke koa – ke ea o cancer facts to Hawaiian käne save almost a half-million people ka lähui and to encourage taking control worldwide each year. Numerous “The breath of a warrior – the of their health for themselves health studies have demonstrated life of a nation” and their families. The “Nä Koa considerable health improvements Cancer Facts” brochure gives for those who lower dietary fat, istory has shown that descriptions and warning signs increase daily vegetable and fruit Native Hawaiian men of the three leading cancers consumption, avoid tobacco prod- Hwere strong and healthy. among Hawaiian käne – lung ucts and adopt a regular schedule They were lean, tall and very and mouth cancer, colon cancer of exercise. muscular. However, since expo- Parents must teach their children to eat healthy and stay active. - Photo: KWO Archive See KÄNE on page 22 Our focus is on reducing the sure to western influences, the ing children cultural ways, family number of Native Hawaiians in health of Hawaiian käne has By Claire Ku‘uleilani expectations and responsibilities. that WHO forecast. We know suffered. Of critical concern is Hughes, ‘Ohana lived together in a family what to do. The steps to improved Hawaiian men’s limited partici- Dr. PH., R.D. compound, or kauhale, and shared health are the same as those rec- pation in routine health services, TOP 3 in responsibilities that made the ommended by the WHO. If we which prevents them from get- I maika‘i ke kalo i ka ‘öhä ‘ohana existence productive, pleas- involve our families in lifestyle ting healthcare for illnesses in “The goodness of the taro ant and safe. Children had daily changes, everyone will benefit. the early, more treatable stages. Cancers that is judged by the young plant chores in the home and for oth- Involving the family increases A particularly worrisome indi- it produces.” ers in the kauhale. Grandparents the likelihood of success. For cation of this is the cancer death Hawaiian men get: (Parents are often judged by the molded the behaviors of their chil- example, agreeing as a family to rate among Hawaiian käne. lung, colorectal, stomach behavior of their children) dren and taught them family his- avoid fried foods and to cook by Hawaiian men have the third- s this ‘ölelo suggests, mis- tory, chants and responsibilities, roasting, baking, broiling or steam- highest rate of cancer diagnoses behaving children are an while their parents did the labor- ing foods will reduce numerous among all males within Hawai‘i’s Cancers Hawaiian Aembarrassment to families. intensive work, such as farming, harmful food compounds for the five major ethnic groups – so men die from: The difficulty is that our children fishing and kapa making. entire family. Agreeing to replace the käne are actually below the lung, colorectal, prostate are highly influenced by social Parents taught the older chil- most desserts and sweet snacks statewide average. In spite of the systems outside of the family, dren to fish, farm and do other with fresh fruit will improve health lower diagnoses rates, however, like television, music, celebrities, tasks. The küpuna carefully eval- by adding more vitamins, miner- Hawaiian käne die more often Ways to reduce video games, schools and peers. uated the talents of each child als and fiber, while reducing sugar from cancer than other males cancer risk: Television, music and movies and sought teachers to develop a and fat for the family. Avoiding within Hawai‘i’s five major eth- modify diet, exercise, depict disruptive, disrespectful, child’s talent to the fullest. Great pastries in the morning and eat- nic groups. stop tobacco use rude children, so there is con- pride was reflected in the fam- ing cooked or dry cereal instead The lower-than-average can- fusion about appropriateness of ily customs and names, as names will increase health benefits and cer risk rate coupled with the such behavior. Sassy tongues and often referred to family achieve- reduce harmful fat and sugars. highest cancer death rates points demanding children are notice- ments. Children respected all the Drinking lots of water instead of to a lower participation in early ably increasing in numbers. These ‘ohana and community adults. soda, canned sweet beverages and detection and treatment pro- 33% behaviors are the complete oppo- The child’s behaviors demonstrat- beer will protect kidney function grams that potentially could save site of the quiet and observant chil- ed the grandparents’ successes in and reduce sugar calories. Efforts the Hawaiian käne’s health. of all cancers dren socialized in the ancestors’ teaching cultural behaviors and as a family to stop tobacco use In response to these figures, are preventable ways. Traditions taught Hawaiian family customs. will support the smokers in break- in 2002 the American Cancer youngsters to anticipate the needs Our children are our hope for ing a difficult and bothersome Society Hawai‘i’s Native of others and to relate dutifully the future, so we must continue habit. And exercising together can Hawaiian Cancer Committee to their elders. This change is to teach them the traditions and make the new routine a happy and (NHCC) initiated a study to brought about by the process of cultural ways. And one of the congenial one. look into the healthcare-seeking 90% acculturation and becoming part most important things to teach is A family that works together on behaviors of Native Hawaiian of all cancers are curable. of mainstream America. healthy diet and lifestyle choices. lifestyle changes will gain great men. The aim of the study was Until recently, Hawaiian elders In a recent bulletin, the World success as a family. Besides, it is to find ways to develop effective Get checked early! focused much attention on teach- Health Organization (WHO) the Hawaiian way. cancer-related education pro- 10 | NOWEMAPA2005 NA¯ PUKE • BOOKS Hawaiian Legends A close friend of Oz Stender, named the 2005 Hawai‘i Book of of Dreams who cooperated with state offi- the Year by the Hawai‘i Publishers Caren Loebel-Fried cials to remove his fellow trustees, Association in October. University of Hawai‘i Press; $19.95 Rath provides insight into what he Tides mimics the bilingual sto- awaiians believe and the close-knit Kamehameha rytelling model used in The Fish Hthat a person’s ‘ohana went through to ensure and Their Gifts/ Nä Makana Nä soul doesn’t rest that the school could continue I‘a: the English and Hawaiian ver- while they dream, fulfilling its mission to educate sions of the story begin at opposite instead it embarks on Hawaiian children. ends of the book. After finishing amazing adventures, one version of the story, read- travels to otherworldly places I am a Creature of the Tides: ers flip the book over and read and may even become infatuated What Am I?/He I‘a Wau: the other. with a secret lover. Moe‘uhane, or Pehea Ko‘u ‘Ano? dreams, also serve as an important Kynaston Kaika¯ Lindsey The Hawaiian Monarchy time to interact with and receive Kamehameha Schools Press; $15.95 Allan Seiden advice from a person’s gods and his is the Mutual Publishing; $29.95 ancestors. Ts e c o n d sweeping glance In Hawaiian Legends of Dreams, book pro- Aat the native rulers Caren Loebel-Fried retells nine duced from of Hawai‘i from King mo‘olelo that illustrate the signifi- the partner- Kamehameha I (1795- cance of dreams in Hawaiian soci- ship between 1819) to Prince Jonah ety. Some of the stories she writes Hawai‘i island’s Kanu o Ka ‘Äina Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole about are well-known, such as the Charter School and Kamehameha (1871-1922), this book fea- love affair between the volcano Schools Press. As a high-school tures insightful biographies of goddess Pele and the Kaua‘i chief junior, author and illustrator Hawai‘i’s ali‘i, complemented by Lohi‘au, but others are more rare, Kynaston Kaikä Lindsey first cre- beautiful archival photographs. like Lauka‘ie‘ie’s search for her ated this simple riddle book that Also containing a royal geneal- lover. In Dreams, Loebel-Fried teaches keiki about different crea- ogy chart and a detailed timeline shines both as a colorful story- tures found in tide pools. of historic events, The Hawaiian teller and a skilled artist whose The release of Tides follows the Monarchy is a recommended block-printing pieces are striking. success of Kanu o ka ‘Äina’s first read for people trying to famil- book, The Fish and Their Gifts/ Caren Lobel-Fried learned the ancient art of block printing from her mother. This piece is from iarize themselves with Hawai‘i’s Nä Makana a Nä I‘a, which was the story “The Romance of Lauka‘ie‘ie” from her latest book, Hawaiian Legends of Dreams. Lost Generations: post-contact history. - Image courtesy of UH Press A Boy, a School, a Princess J. Arthur Rath University of Hawai‘i Press; $35.00 n the 1990s, Now is the time for Fall reading K a m e h a m e h a I all indigenous Hawaiians By Sterling Kini Wong been depicted as “mere shadow Schools/ Bishop to step forward and “kau Publications Editor beings” or “appendages of their Estate, the largest inoa” – place your name male counterparts.” private landowner in – to have a say in the Hawaiian history and Nä Kaikamahine ‘o Haumea, Hawai‘i and the rich- process of self- culture continue to be Daughters of Haumea, the est educational institution in the determination. popular subjects for sequel to the 1972 book, repre- nation, was embroiled in one Today, the establishment new books. Here’s a sents Jensen’s attempt to dispel of most sensational scandals in of a new Native Hawaiian selected sampling of misinformation about women in Hawai‘i since statehood. Members government recent offerings: Hawaiian culture. Jensen dedi- of the school’s board of trustees is on the horizon, and the cates each section of the book were accused of mismanaging the fi rst step is for all Hawaiians Na¯ Kaikamahine ‘o Haumea, to a different role women had multi-billion-dollar trust, micro- who wish to participate in the Daughters of Haumea in society, from canoe maker to managing school operations and raising of our nation to offi cially Lucia Tarallo Jensen feather worker, from farmer to intimidating the faculty and stu- register their names through the Kau Inoa Hawaiian-governance enrollment ef- and Natalie Mahina Jensen warrior, from ruler to lover. dent body. The controversy ended fort. This process is already underway and is open to all indigenous Hawaiians, Pueo Press; $29.95 “Upon closer inspection, it was with the imprisonment of one of no matter what your age or where you live. hile she was evident that [Hawaiian] women the trustees for money launder- Make your voice heard. “Place your name” to build a strong Hawaiian nation. Wwriting the did not stand on the outside look- ing and left the image of the 1972 book Men of ing in, but were in fact an integral school, long a source of pride The Kau Inoa registration team will visit the following neighborhoods with Ancient Hawai‘i part of the whole – the female for the Hawaiian community, free T-shirts for every completed registration form: principle clearly woven into their with her husband, badly damaged. • Sat, 11/5 – T-shirt distribution at Nänäkuli District Park civilization’s fabric, essential to Lucia Tarallo In Lost Generations, retired UH • Sun, 11/6 – T-shirt distribution at Wahiawä District Park all facets of life,” Jensen writes. professor J. Arthur Rath, himself Jensen began to realize that the • Fri, 11/11 – T-shirt distribution at Nänäkuli District Park role women played in pre-con- Lucia’s daughter, Natalie a Kamehameha alumnus and a tact Hawaiian society had been Mahina, also contributes to this member of the school’s Hall of family project by providing 20 severely distorted by foreign Fame, provides a very personal To register, or for more writers and native men who had elegant black-and-white photo- account of his relationship with information, contact: been heavily influenced by west- graphs of women – all Hawaiian the school he credits with turning Hawai‘i Maoli models – in traditional settings, his life around, and chronicles ern culture. She noted that in (808)394-0050 most academic and historic pub- practicing a different aspect of his fight to help restore its integ- lications, Hawaiian women had their culture. rity in the midst of the scandal. Special Section: 25 years of serving Hawaiians

n Nov. 4, 1980, 43,000 Hawaiian vot- to serve Hawaiians as the only publicly elected OHA’s journey and the many dedicated indi- ers, voting for their own native political body dedicated solely to ‘öiwi Hawai‘i issues viduals who have made it possible, from trustees Oleaders for the first time in more than a and well-being. to employees to grassroots community lead- century, elected the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ As OHA marks its silver anniversary amid ers. As former Gov. John Waihe‘e III, one of first board of nine trustees. Two days later, the a cloud of political and legal challenges that the Hawaiian visionaries who helped forge the trustees got right to work at their first meeting, threaten Hawaiian programs, Ka Wai Ola takes creation of OHA, puts it, perhaps the agency’s even though they weren’t officially sworn into a moment to look back and recognize a quarter greatest triumph is the mere fact “that it has office until Nov. 27. century of hard work and dedication, and how survived.” A quarter of a century later, OHA’s his- many thousands of ‘öiwi have benefited from We hope you will enjoy this glimpse back into tory mirrors the vibrant growth of the Native OHA’s programs and efforts, including com- OHA’s past. May the coming years bring health, Hawaiian community in bringing social, eco- munity grants, loan programs, küpuna and ‘öpio prosperity and justice for nä ‘öiwi Hawai‘i, the nomic, political, environmental, cultural and conferences, cultural support, political activism, indigenous peoples of these islands. historical issues to the forefront. Albeit turbulent and much more. ‘Au‘a ‘ia e kama e kona moku. Hold fast to and controversial at times, the agency continues In this special section, Ka Wai Ola salutes your ancient heritage, o children of the land.

OHA’s founding force talks story about the agency’s 25 years Aunty Mana‘oFrenchy’s Interview by Manu Boyd, Derek Ferrar that the idea for such an entity of her notoriously formidable per- & Sterling Kini Wong had probably first occurred to her sonality and the help of many on the beach at Mäkena, Maui, other dedicated Hawaiians, she n 1978, Adelaide Keänuenue- when the Protect Kaho‘olawe was able to forge consensus on okalaninuiamamao “Frenchy” ‘Ohana was preparing for an ille- the creation of a state agency to IDe Soto was a city employee gal Kaho‘olawe access. “When I serve Hawaiians – to be headed and Wai‘anae homesteader who watched through the light of the by Hawaiian leaders elected by was involved in the Kaho‘olawe bonfire as our people prepared Hawaiian voters and funded with struggle when she decided to themselves as if they were going revenues from the state’s ceded run for election as a delegate to to war,” she said, “it hit me that lands trust. From the beginning, the state’s crucial Constitutional there must be a better way to do she says, she saw the Office of Convention, with the goal of cre- this. We have laws.” Hawaiian Affairs as “a stepping ating some kind of agency to use At the Con-Con, Chairman stone to eventual self-governance.” Known as the “mother of OHA,” Aunty Frenchy De Soto chaired the 1978 Constitutional Con- ceded-lands money for the benefit Bill Paty appointed her to head After the amendment creat- vention committee that conceived of the agency, and served as OHA’s first board chairperson. of Hawaiians. the Hawaiian Affairs Committee. Inset: De Soto at OHA’s formal dedication in 1981.- Photo: Derek Ferrar; Inset: KWO Archive In 1991, she told Ka Wai Ola There, largely through the strength See FRENCHY on page 16 Ke Ke‘ena Kuleana Hawai‘i • The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Origins 1980 1990

1959 Nov. 4, 1980 Feb. 8, 1990 The federal Admission Act making Hawai‘i a state specifies that a share For the first time in a century, Hawaiians are able to vote for their own After 2 1/2 years of negotiations, OHA reaches a of revenue from the state’s “public land trust,” made up of 1.4 million acres representatives. Some 43,000 Hawaiian voters elect OHA’s first group of nine partial agreement on ceded lands revenue issues with of former Kingdom of Hawai‘i crown and government lands, should be used trustees: Peter Apo, Roy Benham, Rodney Burgess, Frenchy De Soto, Thomas Gov. John Waihe‘e III, who was one of the main pro- for the betterment of Kaulukukui Sr., Moke Keale, Joseph Kealoha, Walter Ritte and Malama ponents of OHA at the 1978 Con-Con. The Legislature native Hawaiians. Solomon. approves the agreement as Act 304, and OHA eventu- ally receives more than $130 million in back payments 1970s Nov. 26, 1980 and interest, along with about $8 million annually. Sparked by grassroots land struggles and the civil rights movements of Trustees hold their first official meeting, selecting De Soto as board chair- the era, Hawaiians ignite a cultural renaissance and rekindle awareness of person and Joseph Kealoha as vice chair. Committees are formed on economic February 1991 their native history and rights. Amid such efforts as the movement to reclaim development, land and natural resources, education, culture, health, and OHA moves to its present headquarters at 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Kaho‘olawe and the Kalama Valley land struggle, activists increasingly call for human resources and budget. the reinstatement of Native Hawaiian self-determination. Jan. 17, 1993 Nov. 27, 1980 Thousands mark the 100th anniversary of the over- Summer 1978 The trustees are officially sworn in by throw of the Hawaiian Kingdom at an emotionally At the state Constitutional Convention, del- Hawai‘i Chief Justice Richardson, a Native charged rally at ‘Iolani Palace. The theme of the egate Frenchy De Soto and others lead Hawaiian, who sheds tears of emotion commemoration is Queen Lili‘uokalani’s motto, efforts to establish a state agency during the ceremony. “Onipa‘a” (stand firm). The event intensifies dedicated to the welfare of calls for Hawaiian self-determination. Hawaiians, funded by a share January 1981 Soon afterward, Congress passes the of ceded-lands revenue. The trustees secure a small office in Apology Resolution, which acknowl- In the end, Con-Con del- Kawaiaha‘o Plaza, furnished with three edges the illegality of the overthrow egates overwhelmingly pieces of military surplus furniture and staffed and calls for a process of recon- approve a constitutional by one administrative employee. ciliation between the U.S. government amendment to create and Hawaiians. the Office of Hawaiian Jan. 17, 1981 Affairs. Amid high protocol at ‘Iolani Palace on the 88th anniversary of the over- July 1993 In the November throw, OHA is officially dedicated and the trustees inaugurated. For the first time, OHA trustees are paid general election, state a regular salary, after being compensated a voters narrowly ratify the Summer 1981 relatively small amount per meeting during the amendment creating OHA, OHA launches its free newspaper, Ka Wai Ola o OHA (The Living Water agency’s first 13 years. The state Legislature sets the along with amendments pro- of OHA), which is initially published quarterly and mailed to 45,000 ben- trustee salaries at $32,000 per year and $37,000 for the board’s chairperson. tecting ancestral lands, upholding eficiaries. native access rights, mandating educa- May 1994 tion on Hawaiian culture in public schools and 1980s The federal government agrees to return ownership of Kaho‘olawe to the state making ‘o¯lelo Hawai‘i an official language of the state. Throughout its first decade, OHA is unable to collect its fair share of ceded to hold in trust for eventual transfer to a future Hawaiian government. lands revenue from various state agencies. OHA receives an average of $1.4 million a year, far less than it is owed and barely enough to keep the agency November 1994 1979 - ’80 functioning. President Bill Clinton signs the Apology Resolution. Six years later, after gather- The state Legislature narrowly passes laws that define OHA’s purpose, pow- ing input from the Hawaiian community, the U.S. government issues a report on ers and revenues. OHA’s share of ceded lands revenue is set at 20 percent, and April 1983 the reconciliation process called for in the resolution. The report recommends that the agency is charged with a broad mandate of bettering Hawaiians. Voting OHA initiates the first of several lengthy, controversial lawsuits against the “the Native Hawaiian people should have self-determination over their own affairs in OHA elections is limited to those of Hawaiian ancestry, and candidates for state to recover ceded-lands revenue. The courts repeatedly refer the agency within the framework of federal law, as do Native American tribes.” trustee must also be Hawaiian. back to the Legislature for a political resolution, but to this day such a solution has not been fully achieved. April 1996 Hawai‘i island rancher and missionary descendant Harold “Freddy” Rice files a Mid-’80s federal lawsuit contending that, as a non-Hawaiian, he has been unconstitutionally OHA initiates a variety of programs to address Hawaiian denied the right to vote in the election for Office of needs, including business loans, training for ku¯puna educators Hawaiian Affairs trustees. His suit is dismissed, and review of development plans for potential impact on but he appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. Hawaiian sites and cultural access.

Jan. 23, 1988 The state’s official Ho‘olako: Year of the Hawaiian culminates in “Ho‘olo¯kahi,” a massive celebration at Aloha Stadium. Attended by some 50,000 people, it is the largest gathering of Hawaiians in living memory.

1989 OHA launches Operation ‘Ohana, its first effort to compile a registry of Native Hawaiians. By the time the program is ended in 2002, about 25,000 names have been collected. Ke Ke‘ena Kuleana Hawai‘i • The Office of Hawaiian Affairs 1990 2000 2005

Feb. 8, 1990 Feb. 23, 2000 Aug. 2, 2005 After 2 1/2 years of negotiations, OHA reaches a Delivering a verdict in the Rice case, the U.S. Supreme Court rules 7-2 that A federal appeals court rules that Kamehameha Schools’ Hawaiian-prefer- partial agreement on ceded lands revenue issues with Hawaiians-only voting in OHA elections is unconstitutional. The court indicates ence admission policy violates federal anti-discrimination law. More than Gov. John Waihe‘e III, who was one of the main pro- that its decision hinges largely on Hawaiians’ lack of any special U.S. govern- 20,000 Hawaiians and their supporters turn out at rallies to protest the ponents of OHA at the 1978 Con-Con. The Legislature ment recognition as an indigenous group. decision throughout Hawai‘i and on the U.S. continent. approves the agreement as Act 304, and OHA eventu- Gov. Ben Cayetano immediately declares his intention to replace the sit- ally receives more than $130 million in back payments ting, Hawaiian-elected board with interim appointees. Aug. 31, 2005 and interest, along with about $8 million annually. The same appeals court affirms that the plaintiffs in the Arakaki suit July 2000 cannot challenge OHA’s use of ceded lands funds, but rules that they may February 1991 In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling, the first of several lawsuits is challenge OHA’s use of state tax funds, which amount to about 10 percent of OHA moves to its present headquarters at 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. filed challenging the constitutionality of OHA, Hawaiian Home Lands and other the agency’s annual budget. The plaintiffs have appealed for reconsideration, government programs. The suits are all dismissed, although one, Arakaki v. asking that their full challenge be reinstated. Jan. 17, 1993 Lingle, is currently still in the appeal process. Thousands mark the 100th anniversary of the over- September 2005 throw of the Hawaiian Kingdom at an emotionally July 20, 2000 OHA, the state and the nonprofit Trust for Public Land announce a landmark charged rally at ‘Iolani Palace. The theme of the Sen. Daniel Akaka introduces the first of conservation agreement to transfer the 25,000-acre Wao Kele o Puna rainfor- commemoration is Queen Lili‘uokalani’s motto, his series of bills to gain federal recogni- est to OHA control, making it the agency’s first major land aquisition. One of “Onipa‘a” (stand firm). The event intensifies tion of Hawaiians’ special native status. the state’s last unprotected lowland native forests, Wao Kele had long been the calls for Hawaiian self-determination. In September, the bill passes in the U.S. focus of controversy over geothermal drilling and native access. Soon afterward, Congress passes the House of Representatives, but fails to Apology Resolution, which acknowl- advance in the Senate, as it does each year November 2005 edges the illegality of the overthrow through 2005. A vote on the Akaka Bill is pending in the U.S. Senate. The Arakaki lawsuit and calls for a process of recon- continues in federal court, and a new suit has just been filed against OHA’s ciliation between the U.S. government Aug. 15, 2000 expenditure of funds to benefit Hawaiians of less than 50 percent blood and Hawaiians. In light of the Rice decision, a federal judge rules that non-Hawaiians must quantum. be allowed to run for OHA trustee. The Native Hawaiian Coalition carries on its work of establishing the steps July 1993 toward forming a Hawaiian government, and the Kau Inoa initiative to enroll For the first time, OHA trustees are paid Sept. 8, 2000 a potential Hawaiian electorate continues, with more than 35,000 Hawaiians a regular salary, after being compensated a Faced with the prospect of forced removal by Cayetano, OHA’s trustees now signed up. relatively small amount per meeting during the resign en masse. Cayetano reappoints five as interim trustees, along with four Meanwhile, OHA’s trust fund now stands at more than $350 million, and agency’s first 13 years. The state Legislature sets the new members, including the agency’s first-ever non-Hawaiian trustee, former the agency continues its mission of serving the Hawaiian people through trustee salaries at $32,000 per year and $37,000 for the board’s chairperson. Maui Councilman and UH Regent Charles Ota. community grants; business loans; health, housing and education funding; homeownership assistance; native rights advocacy and other programs. May 1994 Nov. 7, 2000 The federal government agrees to return ownership of Kaho‘olawe to the state For the first time, non-Hawaiians are permitted to vote in the OHA election. to hold in trust for eventual transfer to a future Hawaiian government. Voters return six of the former trustees to office, including Ota.

November 1994 Sept. 12, 2001 President Bill Clinton signs the Apology Resolution. Six years later, after gather- The Hawai‘i Supreme Court invalidates Act 304, the law that determines ing input from the Hawaiian community, the U.S. government issues a report on OHA’s share of ceded lands revenue, because portions dealing with airport the reconciliation process called for in the resolution. The report recommends that revenues conflict with federal law. Gov. Cayetano subsequently stops all ceded- “the Native Hawaiian people should have self-determination over their own affairs land payments to OHA, including those that are undisputed. within the framework of federal law, as do Native American tribes.” March 2002 April 1996 OHA launches the Hawaiian Registry program to verify ancestry and Hawai‘i island rancher and missionary descendant Harold “Freddy” Rice files a provide ID cards for Native Hawaiians. In 2003, the program is given federal lawsuit contending that, as a non-Hawaiian, he has been unconstitutionally the backing of state law. denied the right to vote in the election for Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees. His suit is dismissed, April 2003 but he appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gov. Linda Lingle restores ceded lands payments to OHA.

Sept. 7, 2003 An estimated 10,000 Hawaiian-rights supporters in a sea of red T-shirts participate in a Ku¯ i ka Pono (stand for justice) march through Waiki-ki- to protest court challenges to Hawaiian programs and assets.

January 2004 OHA provides funding and support for the formation of the Native Hawaiian Coalition, a broad-based community alliance seeking to agree upon a process for forming a Hawaiian governing entity. As part of the effort, OHA backs the launch of Kau Inoa, a drive to enroll Native Hawaiians who wish to participate in the nation-building process. KE KE‘ENA KULEANA HAWAI‘I • THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS SERVING HAWAIIANS OHA Trustees

Peter K. Apo, Roy L. Benham, Rodney K. Burgess III, A. Frenchy De Soto, Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr., Moses K. Keale Sr., O‘ahu At-large At-large At-large At-large Kauai & Ni‘ihau 1980 - 1982 1980 - 1982 1980 - 1990 1980 - 1982, 1986 - 2000 1980 -1994 1980 - 1999

Hayden Burgess, Moanike‘ala Akaka, Louis Hao, Manu Kahaiali‘i, Gard Kealoha, Clarence F.T. Ching, a.k.a. Pökä Laenui, Hawai‘i Moloka‘i & Läna‘i Maui At-large O‘ahu O‘ahu 1984 - 1996 1984 - 1992, 1998 - 2000 1984 - 1990 1984 - 1986 1986 - 1990 1982 - 1986

Samuel L. Kealoha Jr., Martha F. “Billie” Beamer, S. Haunani Apoliona, MSW, Herbert Campos, Colette Y. Machado, Hannah Kihalani Springer, Moloka‘i & Läna‘i At-large At-large Maui Moloka‘i & Läna‘i Hawai‘i 1992 - 1996 1994 - 1998 1996 - Present 1998 1996 - Present 1996 - 2000

Nälani Olds, Linda Dela Cruz, Charles Ota, Oswald K. Stender, John D. Waihe‘e IV, Boyd P. Mossman, At-large Hawai‘i Maui At-large At-large Maui 2000 2000 - Present 2000 - 2002 2000 - Present 2000 - Present 2002 - Present KE KE‘ENA KULEANA HAWAI‘I • THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS SERVING HAWAIIANS 1980 - 2005

Joseph G. Kealoha Jr., Walter L. Ritte Jr., Dr. A. Leiomalama Solomon, Everett “Sonny” Kinney, Rockne C. Freitas, Pi‘ilani C. Desha, Maui Moloka‘i & Läna‘i Hawai‘i Hawai‘i At-large Hawai‘i 1980 -1984 1980 -1984 1980 - 1982 1982 1982 - 1986 1982 - 1984

Kevin M.K. “Chubby” Abraham Aiona, Rowena N. Akana, Clayton H.W. Hee, Kamaki A. Kanahele III, Kïna‘u Boyd Kamali‘i, Mähoe, Maui At-large O‘ahu At-large At-large At-large 1990 - 1998 1990 - Present 1990 - 2002 1990 - 1994 1992 - 1996 1986 - 1990

Gladys Kamakaküokalani Mililani B. Trask, Donald B. Cataluna, Jean Ileialoha Beniamina, Nani Brandt, Dante Keala Carpenter, ‘Ainoa Brandt, At-large Kaua‘i & Ni‘ihau Kaua‘i & Ni‘ihau Moloka‘i & Läna‘i O‘ahu At-large 1998 - 2000 2000 - Present 2000 2000 2000, 2002 - Present 1998, 2000 KE KE‘ENA KULEANA HAWAI‘I • THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS SERVING HAWAIIANS

Photos: Derek Ferrar Frenchy Continued from page 11 ing OHA was adopted into law, Aunty Frenchy, as she is univer- sally called, became known as the “mother of OHA,” a title she brushes off with her character- istically gruff wit. “My name is But it was a case at that point OHA would be for the small Supporting the language. promise all over with every- Frenchy, not ‘Mom,’” she quips. of the blind leading the blind, “n,” 50-percent Hawaiians? Making it possible to borrow body else, how about you com- In 1980, Aunty Frenchy was because what we were embark- Oh, yeah, as a beginning – but money. promise with your own? How elected to OHA’s first board of ing on was something that had just as a beginning. Because all Look at Kaho‘olawe, we sup- come you cannot come togeth- trustees, who chose her to be never been done before. We my children and mo‘o no more ported them. We built a couple er and let’s work it out? You their chairperson, and she headed would meet every evening, and half, right? of canoes. You know, we’ve gotta quit alienating people. the newborn agency through its they would come to the conven- But politically speaking, you done a little bit here and a little You know, you watch the niu first turbulent year, before resign- tion bringing stew – you know, gotta get the force going first, bit there. when the makani blow. The ing to run for state Senate (she mea‘ai. We would sit there and you gotta get the political base. one that bend is the one that lost). She returned to the board in have dinner, and I said, “This is And where better than the home- What should Hawaiians do survives. The one that is pa‘a 1986 and was voted chair again what I think: ka mea, ka mea, steads – a contiguous group of to move forward? [stiff] like that – in the morn- briefly in 1997, before finally ka mea.” And they would all people? So, that was a big mis- It’s time to agree already and ing it’s all bus’ up, yeah? stepping down with the other have input. take; we should have fought that come together. You went com- trustees in 2000 after the U.S. buggah. But you know, we all Supreme Court ruled against Some people have said that get 20-20 hindsight, yeah? OHA’s Hawaiian-only elections the state Legislature made life in the Rice v. Cayetano case. difficult for OHA early on, espe- Has OHA fulfilled your In for the Duration Though ostensibly retired cially regarding ceded lands expectations? today, Aunty Frenchy still uses revenue. What happened? Oh no, far from it. It can’t; Barbara Yuen her political passion and clout to I don’t trust government, but it’s always battling to get its Longest-serving OHA employee help shape policy on Hawaiian I trusted government in the case head above water. I thought we July 6, 1981-present issues from her cluttered desk in of establishing OHA – and they could do this if we got a kupuna the living room of her ‘ohana- tried to screw us every time we [Gregory Näla‘i‘elua, known Barbara Yuen was one of a handful of OHA filled home in Wai‘anae Valley. turned around, until it became as “Papa Kalä”] guiding us employees who started work at the beginning As OHA commemorates its 25th so ridiculous. from the beginning. But after of the agency’s first full fiscal year, about anniversary, Aunty Frenchy sat I remember some legisla- that kupuna passed, what? The seven months after the first Board of Trustees down with Ka Wai Ola to reflect tors met with me and said, “If küpunas on the board started was sworn in. She started as the secretary for the managers of the Land and on her “child’s” journey. we give OHA a million dollars fighting, including myself. Economic divisions, and later served as the secretary for four administrators, every year, take it, because we I think because we’re human including current Administrator Clyde Na¯mu‘o. How were you able to get don’t even know which lands beings, personalities got in the the 1978 Con-Con delegates to are the ceded lands.” I said, “No. way. We are strong-headed • Life at early OHA: “I wanted to leave after a month because our mis- reach a consensus on OHA and What we said was that OHA people. We believe this is pono sion was so broad, and with all the programs, it was overwhelming”; other Hawaiian issues? would receive a percentage of and this is not. • Life at OHA now: “We are much more visible in the community now, By taking my na‘au and throw- the income from ceded lands.” And the media played a big and I know we’ve helped so many people”; ing it on the table and saying, “I So they were angry with me, but role. The media is responsible • Best OHA memory: The 1988 Ho‘olo¯kahi event at Aloha Stadium; got nothing to hide, brah. This is I can understand that. for highlighting all the negativ- • Favorite OHA trustees: Rockne Freitas and Moses Keale; me.” And basically convincing One of the things that they did ity of OHA and nothing that • Outside interests: Hula, ikebana (Japanese flower arranging),Vegas; people this is the right thing to do that makes it harder for OHA was done right. And certainly • Future plans: To retire on July 6, 2006 – 25 years to the day after she do. I didn’t have all the votes, but now is that they said, “Well, we have done lots right. was hired – to spend more time with her grandson; I had a majority. I was very lucky you’re getting public money, so • Wishes for OHA: In addition to the passage of the Akaka Bill and a that they could see the same thing you might as well serve all the What are some of the good favorable outcome to the Arakaki case, she hopes to see the agency I saw: that Hawaiians could orga- Hawaiians.” That was the first things OHA has done for the fully staffed one day. “As long as I can remember, there have always nize if they had a level playing mistake, because the Admission Hawaiian community? been vacancies.” field. A level playing field to me Act says that you shall use ceded OHA had several high points. was being able to come together lands money for small “n” native I think supporting Pünana Leo On OHA’s silver anniversary, we also salute long-serving employees Gwen – with some finances, of course, Hawaiians [those with at least was one – until that got dis- Valbuena, accounting assistant (March 1982); Ruby McDonald, Kona com- from the ceded lands – then they 50 percent blood quantum]. torted, and it was all Pünana munity affairs coordinator (January 1982); and Thelma Shimaoka, Maui can all get together and fight Leo and nothing else. So that community affairs coordinator (July 1982). and argue. So your initial vision was that became somewhat of a win. - PAHEONA • EVENTS NOWEMAPA2005 | 17

the Pasifika Foundation, Ke Ala ‘Ölino 11-member band from Aotearoa (New Native Cultural Center and the Pu‘uhonua Zealand) is known for pairing explo- Society are putting on Makahiki Pasifika sive Polynesian rhythms with socially Week in Honolulu from Nov. 19 to 26. conscious lyrics that address contem- Organizers of the event drew inspiration porary issues facing Pacific Islanders. from the hugely popular Pasifika Festival Concert tickets are available at the in Auckland, Aotearoa, which was attend- Blaisdell Center Box Office and all ed by 220,000 people earlier this year. Ticketmaster outlets. The festivities will kick off with the annual Maohi Native Cultural Festival Nov. 19 at the Kapi‘olani Park bandstand. Maohi Festival The all-day event, which was first held Kapi‘olani Bandstand in 2003, brings together people from Sat. Nov. 19, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. throughout the Pacific to learn about their Free shared cultures, with cultural presenta- 234-5664 tions including the arts of Polynesian New Zealand-based group Te Vaka will perform at the Waiki¯ki¯ Shell in November. - Photo: KWO Archive drumming and Samoan fire knife danc- ing, native arts and crafts, Polynesian Te Vaka tattoo, food, exhibits, demonstrations Waiki¯ki¯ Shell and music. According to organizers, the Fri. Nov. 25, 7 p.m. - event is intended “to encourage unity, $15-$30 peace, healing and aloha during the Pan-PolynesianBy Sterling Kini Wong Pa‘ina 591-2211 constellation above the eastern horizon Makahiki season.” Publications Editor each fall and marks the start of a new The celebration will close on Nov. 25 For more information on the Makahiki Pacifica hroughout the Pacific, the season year, was traditionally a time for peace, with a concert at the Waikïkï Shell by Te celebrations, visit www.pasifikafoundation.com. of Makahiki, which begins with healing and thanks. Vaka, one of the Pacific’s most widely Tthe appearance of the Pleiades In celebration of the Makahiki season, popular contemporary music groups. The Celebrating a royal birthday By Manu Boyd secret society of kähuna (experts) established a vast park in Waikïkï Public Information Director in traditional arts. that to this day bears her name, ach year, ‘Iolani Palace is In 1881, King Kaläkaua “Kapi‘olani,” meaning “arch festooned in colorful bun- embarked on his around-the- of heaven.” Eting in celebration of King world tour, giving him the dis- While on a visit to San Kaläkaua’s birthday on Nov. 16. tinction of being the first world Francisco in 1891, King Kaläkaua This year, palace celebrations of sovereign to circumnavigate the died at the Palace Hotel, leaving the king’s birthday include a per- globe. A true renaissance man, his sister Lili‘uokalani as his heir formance by the Royal Hawaiian King Kaläkaua met with Thomas and successor. Band and a Royal Guard review, Edison and made arrangements to In honor of the king’s 169th along with a special wine-tasting have electricity installed at ‘Iolani birthday, the Royal Hawaiian event to benefit an exhibit on the – well before electric lights illu- Band will perform at the palace “King’s Wine cellar.” minated the White House. Wed., Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m., fol- Born in 1836, David La‘amea The son of High Chief Ceaser lowed by a review of The Royal Kaläkaua became the seventh Kapa‘akea and High Chiefess Guard. Guided tours of the pal- ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom in Keohokälole, Kaläkaua, his ace are available at discounted 1874 and built an impressive pal- brother Leleiöhoku and sisters kama‘äina rates. ace named ‘Iolani (royal hawk) Likelike and Lili‘u are collective- On Fri., Nov. 18, a wine-tast- as his royal residence. (Several ly known as “Nä Lani ‘Ehä” (the ing benefit for the King’s Wine previous royal structures had also four royal ones), all noted com- Cellar Exhibition is scheduled, been called ‘Iolani.) posers of Hawaiian music and and will be held in the ‘Iolani King Kala−kaua Birthday Events The name “Kaläkaua” means poetry. Among Kaläkaua‘s best- Barracks on the Richards Street Royal Hawaiian Band, Royal Guard & palace tours “the day of battle,” and was inher- known compositions are “Hawai‘i end of the palace grounds. Food ‘Iolani Palace ited from one of the king’s küpuna Pono‘ï” and “Koni Au i ka Wai.” pairings based on original pal- Wed. Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. kahiko (ancestors). King Kaläkaua was married to ace menus and wine tasting King Kaläkaua is remembered Julia Kapi‘olani, granddaughter featuring selections by Master King’s Wine Cellar Exhibition wine-tasting benefit as the “Merrie Monarch,” and is of King Kaumuali‘i, last indepen- Sommelier Chuck Furuya are ‘Iolani Barracks credited with the revival of many dent ruler of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. among event highlights. Tickets Fri. Nov. 18, 6 p.m. traditional practices and art forms, Her sister, Kinoiki Kekaulike, has are $85 per person. Reservations $85 including hula, previously banned many heirs today – namely, the may be made by calling RSVP by Nov. 8 at 522-0822 by American missionaries. The Kawänanakoa family. In honor 522-0822. king also established Hale Nauä, a of his royal wife, King Kaläkaua E ola ‘o ka Lani a mau loa! 18 | NOWEMAPA2005 MELE ‘AILANA • ISLAND MUSIC SCENE

“dean of Hawaiian Music.” of Hawai‘i. Retired from musical The CD’s liner “Baby ‘Öpu‘ulani” has a diffi- entertainment, Dela Cruz will on Born Lilian notes offer a detailed, colorful cult, catchy melody that Dela Cruz occasion grab her ‘ukulele and Leialoha Keawe‘ehu, “Linda” glimpse into Hawaiian music his- performs with ease. Momi Jones’ treat you to just a bit of her once By Manu Boyd showed talent at a tender age and tory. Jam-packed with informa- “Kui Tree” is for the Käne‘ohe larger-than-life career. Public Information Director was strongly influenced by early tion, the CD insert is invaluable reservoir where kukui trees were recordings of Lena Machado, the for a better understanding of not once abundant. The dam divert- Editor’s note: Known as he incom- legendary composer/singer who only Hawaiian music, but tidbits ed water to Wahiawä to support “Hawai‘i’s canary” during her p a r a b l e created such hits as “U‘ilani,” of Hawaiian history through fam- the growing military population 40-year career as an entertainer, Tvoice of “Mai Lohilohi Mai ‘Oe” and ily connections, lifestyles, music at Lïhu‘e (Schofield) after World Linda Keawe‘ehu Dela Cruz is Linda Dela “None Hula.” Linda’s unique venues, composers, performers War I. More recently recorded now the Hawai‘i island trustee for Cruz is back, style developed over time, cover- and much more. Photos in the by the Mäkaha Sons – the song the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. digitally re- ing broad vocal techniques from insert feature The Halekülani recalls the windward spot where mastered and guttural chant influence, to clear Girls, Pauline Kekahuna, Leinä‘ala lovers would seclude themselves restored, and available now on soprano, to the ha‘iha‘i style of Ignacio (Simerson) and ‘Ihilani amidst the “kui” (kukui) trees compact disc. female falsetto. Her arrangements Silva (Miller). Miller’s lilting erroneously identified by a visit- With 23 tracks generously are filled with personality, and “Kühiö Beach” and “Pakalana” ing engineer. offered up, you’re in for a good each performance is dynamic. are among selections on the CD Having come from Honolulu to hour of hey-day hits, all-time Aside from solo vocal perfor- and remain popular today. Papakölea to Waikïkï, classics and rarely heard gems. mances, this collection presents “Ke ‘Ala o ka Rose,” by Ni‘ihau Dela Cruz currently Produced by Harry B. Soria The Halekülani Girls, Dela Cruz’s cowboy Danny Ka‘öpio, is resides in Pana‘ewa Jr., the “albino blalah” host of legendary trio that also included synonymous with Dela Cruz. So, in Hilo. Although her Territorial Airwaves, the long- Alice Fredlund and Sybil Andrews. too, is “Come My House” – the musical life has given standing Sunday afternoon radio Impeccable vocals, clear ‘ölelo spoof on local ethnic stereotypes way to community leader- show on KINE 105.1, Hawai‘i’s Hawai‘i and energetic yet nahena- that today might not be “PC.” It’s ship, politics and activ- Canary reflects moods, emotions he sounds are what that ensemble a fun-poking tune, nevertheless, ism, Dela Cruz con- and sounds of a bygone era, when is remembered for. Just a few of that many of us grew up with. “Ka tinues to con- Waikïkï was loaded with authen- the hot spots where Dela Cruz and ‘Ano‘i” by Johnny Almeida’s step- tribute to the tic Hawaiian entertainment. This friends’ music could be enjoyed father, Kameaaloha, was Tropical well-being CD is an excellent tool reminding include The House Without a Records’ biggest hit, and pulsates post-territory generations of who Key at the Halekülani, the Kähala with percussive accompaniment we are and where we come from. Hilton and the Outrigger Blue (guitar “pa‘i”) by Almeida himself It is Hawaiian in every way. Dolphin Room. – the blind musician hailed as the

Bill umbrella group Hui Pü passing after the close of busi- staged an overnight sit-in at ness hours. A state sheriff was A strong community-based coalition committed Akaka Bill OHA’s office to protest the hired to provide overnight secu- to reducing tobacco use for a healthier O‘ahu. Continued from page 08 trustees’ support of the bill. rity, and, as a gesture of good- E hui p¯u k¯akou The protest began during a will, Trustee John Waihe‘e IV (Join us) board meeting, when the group and OHA Administrator Clyde the bill. requested that the trustees Nämu‘o both delivered food to In other Akaka Bill news: rescind their longstanding sup- the group. • For the second time recently, port of the bill in light of the At a press conference the a federal agency has raised con- recently proposed amendments. next morning, members of the cerns about whether Congress “This bill removes self determi- group said they felt their protest can fund federal programs that nation and replaces it with fed- had been “spiritually success- benefit only Native Hawaiians. eral determination,” the group ful.” “It is not too late for the In late September, the Office of said in a statement. Hawaiian community to regain Management and Budget cited After the board declined, a position of dignity in regard Justice Department concerns in members of the group gathered to this bill, which has long K¯okua your ‘ohana? questioning the constitutionali- in OHA’s reception area and been beyond the control of the ty of Native Hawaiian programs vowed to stay for 24 hours. Kanaka Maoli community,” said Get involved in creating a healthier community: being funded by a military appro- About 10 of the protesters spokesman Ikaika Hussey. Join Tobacco-Free O‘ahu priations bill. Akaka Bill sup- spent the night peacefully at Afterward, OHA officials Request a speaker to address your group porters responded that the office the office after OHA Deputy said they respected the pro- was only identifying potential Administrator Ron Mun nego- testors’ right to express their issues, not signaling any broader tiated an agreement with the mana‘o, and were pleased that administration opposition to the building’s management, which Hawaiians could disagree on recognition bill. had initially threatened to have the issues and yet still treat For more information call (808) 538-0797 Ext. 8 • On Oct. 7, the anti-Akaka the protesters arrested for tres- each other as ‘ohana. LEO ‘ELELE • TRUSTEE MESSAGES NOWEMAPA2005 | 19 A 25-year milestone: OHA commits Proposed changes to the Akaka Bill $4.4 million to charter schools are a cause for concern ed most, but not all of the start- vents the United States from taking Haunani Apoliona, MSW up Hawaiian-focused charter schools Rowena Akana Trustee, At-large any Native Hawaiian lands into trust. I Chairperson Trustee, At-large through it Ho‘olako Like program and feel this hurts us because only the fed- has funded two conversions schools no‘ai käkou. eral government can give ceded lands through the Ho‘okäko‘o Corporation. loha e nä ‘öiwi Despite the the strong protection it needs. Just look Initially, Kamehameha Schools fund- ‘ölino, nä pulap- c o m b i n e d at what the state has done with ceded ing was set at a rate of one dollar for ‘A ula a Häloa, mai efforts of OHA, Gov. lands in the past, and the reasons would A every four dollars of DOE funding, Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau, a Linda Lingle, our con- be clear. How many more one-dollar-a- or $900 per pupil. A Kamehameha puni ke ao mälamalama. On Oct. 6, gressional delegation and countless year leases and unfavorable land swaps Schools report says, “Native Hawaiian the OHA Board of Trustees awarded grassroots organizations, the Akaka do we have to put up with? students in charter Schools performed $2,935,000 to community-based initia- Bill (S.147) has yet to reach the floor I also have a problem with the significantly better on SAT-9 reading tives bettering the conditions of Native of the U.S. Senate. As of this writing, military being taken off the nego- and math tests than did comparable Hawaiians. $2.2 million of this total it seems that the earliest that the bill tiating table. The new language for Native Hawaiian students in main- was awarded to provide supplemental will be voted on is in mid- to late- the bill states that the military will stream public schools. Native Hawaiian funding for Hawaiian-focused pub- November. not be required to consult with the students in charter schools also tend to lic charter schools in OHA FY 05- As you may have read in the local Office for Native Hawaiian Relations have significantly higher attendance 06. Additionally, $2.2 million will be print media, the Akaka Bill has recent- or the Native Hawaiian Interagency rates and to be more engaged in school committed in OHA’s FY 06-07 budget ly been amended to appease the White Coordinating Group. What about all than mainstream peers.” As the study’s for the same purpose. House and the Republican senators of the prime ceded lands that are occu- authors note, “preliminary analysis who oppose it. While the board contin- pied by the military? suggests that charter schools offer Jim Shon, executive director of the ues to support the bill, I am starting to Unfortunately, detrimental changes an innovative and seemingly effec- Charter Schools Administrative Office have grave concerns with the direction to the Akaka Bill are nothing new. tive education alternative for Native made the case as to why charters that the bill is taking. I question wheth- The 2002 version of the Akaka Bill (S. Hawaiian students.” need additional support. Sharlene er we are now willing to sacrifice some 746) was very controversial because it Chun-Lum of Kamehameha Schools’ of our rights just to pass the bill and left out a section from the original bill In this first year of funding, $2.2 mil- Community Outreach Division pro- stop the lawsuits. (S. 81) that allows for a fair process lion from the OHA trustees is available vided additional details on the funding The proposed amendments to the for all Hawaiians to be included in the to Hawaiian-focused charter schools contribution being made to charters Akaka Bill were negotiated by congres- recognition effort. The section was on Kaua‘i: Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha, through the Ho‘olako Like (to enrich sional staff, the Justice Department and finally restored to the bill (S. 344) in KANAKA (Kula Aupuni Ni‘ihau a together) program. Information pro- the state attorney general in consulta- May 2003, so there is some hope that Kahelelani Aloha) and Kanuikapono; vided to OHA trustees by both pre- tion with OHA Board Attorney Robert the bill can be changed for the better on Hawai‘i Island: Kua o ka Lä, Ke senters detailed important facts: 1) Klein and others. Even after all of the later. Kula o Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u, Kanu The difference between allocations to strong support we have consistently Some may argue that the proposed o ka ‘Äina, Ka ‘Umeke Kä‘eo, Ke mainstream and charter school stu- given the bill, the trustees ended up changes would allow the bill to finally Ana La‘ahana; on O‘ahu: Hakipu‘u dents may be as high as $3,600 per being completely left out of the loop. get passed, but changing the bill by Learning Center, Ke Kula o Samuel pupil; 2) Generally, charter schools are This is totally outrageous since none of adding language that is not understood Kamakau, Hälau Kü Mäna, Hälau not geographically based, and do not the negotiators were elected and they by the greater Hawaiian community Lökahi, Ka Waihona o Ka Na‘auao; begin with a built-in student enroll- don’t have a constituency to answer to. makes no sense at all. Still others may and on Moloka‘i: Kualapu‘u. ment (except for conversions). This This is probably why they gave into the say, “Isn’t half a loaf better than no means each charter school must recruit pressure from the Republican senators loaf?” That may be so, but we may be Education is a high priority for and retain parents, students, teachers and the Bush administration. giving up too much. the community and OHA. For char- and administrators at the school; 3) In For example, they added proposed It is truly sad that doing the right ter schools, equity and a fair-share Hawai‘i (at present) charters do not language that completely bans the new thing has now become so controversial. in funding approved by the state have a district office to provide support Hawaiian governing entity from ever No matter how many historical facts Legislature and implemented through or advice, nor do they report to anyone generating revenues from gambling in are presented, no matter all the legal the Board of Education and the state except the Local School Board (LSB) this or any other state. Even if the state justification offered, getting Congress Department of Education is a cru- and the Board of Education (BOE); 4) of Hawai‘i adopts a gambling bill, to do what is right is easier said than cial policy issue requiring courageous Charters receive no facilities monies, Hawaiians would be the only native done. The Akaka Bill is supposed to decision-making. Equitable funding no earmarked funds for size of school, people who could not engage in any represent the beginning of our journey for charter schools lead by leaders in rent, leases, facility R&M, CIP, legal gambling activity. Isn’t this unconsti- to sovereignty. Let us hope that the the public education system is urgent, representation, no supplementary allo- tutional? I have always felt that this journey continues despite the proposed and the “survival” or “demise” of cations for curriculum development, should be left to the new Hawaiian amendments. charter schools in this state hangs student services support or staff devel- governing entity to decide. That’s what in the balance. By this $4.4 million opment; 5) Charters are often bound sovereignty is all about. We should I mua e Hawai‘i nei… action, the OHA trustees affirmed the by “fuzzy laws” – laws created before not ban the new Hawaiian governing importance of this educational option charters were issued and thus there is entity from a potential revenue source For more information on impor- for nearly 1,700 Native Hawaiians often difficulty in applying these to the that could help them become self-suf- tant Hawaiian issues, check who will contribute to the future of charter environment. ficient. out Trustee Akana’s website at Hawai‘i. 12/48 Since 2003, Kamehameha has fund- Another proposed amendment pre- www.rowenaakana.org. 20 | NOWEMAPA2005 LEO ‘ELELE • TRUSTEE MESSAGES $4.4M boost to the Hawaiian- Ka ‘Ohana o Kalaupapa: focused public charter schools E ho‘ohanohano a e ho‘omau –

Dante Keala Carpenter enrollments will simply spread the to honor and to perpetuate Trustee, O‘ahu appropriations thinner. In other words, loha käkou. On the per-pupil funding for charters could was called to order by Aunty Ku‘ulei Oct. 6, 2005, the actually decrease if the appropriation Colette Y. Machado Trustee, Moloka‘i and La-na‘i Bell, president of the ‘ohana’s board ABoard of Trustees stays the same and enrollments continue of directors. “I am so proud to be a approved and authorized its to increase. part of Ka ‘Ohana o Kalaupapa,” she • Hawai‘i’s charter schools are at a largest single appropriation e m e m b e r - said. “This organization is wonderful crucial time in their development. This ever, calling for supplemen- ing our past – it’s not just patients, but it’s family is the year when many regulations and tal funding for 14 Hawaiian-focused pub- to guide the members and people who have sup- lic charter schools. The board’s action accountability measures will be enacted. ‘R future” served as the motto for day ported us for so many years. We are The federal No Child Left Behind Act provides supplemental per-pupil funding one of the two-day annual meet- an ‘ohana, working together to make is catching up to the charters. We may to Hawaiian-focused charter schools up ing and workshop of Ka ‘Ohana o life better for the patients and to see, for the first time, a school losing its to a maximum of $2.2 million per year, in Kalaupapa. Patients, extended fam- preserve the history so people in the charter by action of the BOE or out of fiscal years 2006 and 2007. The per-pupil ily and friends, and clergy members future will remember those who have internal collapse from sheer exhaustion. formula shall be based on the number of gathered together on Oct. 14 and 15 passed on. We have to remember the • Without OHA funding, Hawaiian- Native Hawaiian students enrolled. to discuss issues affecting the com- history of all of us who were sent focused charter schools will continue to This proposal was prompted by signif- munity now and in the future. here, we have to remember the fami- struggle to serve their students, parents icant, continued under-funding of public Established in August 2003, the lies who we had to leave and the fam- and communities. Even with the cur- charter schools by the state Legislature organization, as expressed in its mis- ilies who might not even know about rent proposal, per pupil funding will be and the state Department of Education sion statement, “is dedicated to pro- us. I hope this organization grows below the “average” per pupil support in (DOE). The 14 Hawaiian-focused public moting the value and dignity of every and becomes even stronger, and that the DOE. charter schools serve a predominantly individual who was exiled to the more people learn about their family The action taken by the OHA trustees Hawaiian student population of approxi- Kalaupapa peninsula beginning in members at Kalaupapa.” seeks emergency stop-gap funding for a mately 1,700 students. The 14 schools 1866. As an ‘ohana, we cherish and A quick summary of the organiza- period of two years and directs OHA’s use instruction methods and materials look for guidance from our küpuna of tion’s activities brought participants education program staff to strongly advo- based on Hawaiian values. Kalaupapa, and we believe in the val- up to date on the 2004 year. Quarterly cate for appropriate and fair legislative Because of the restricted level of DOE ues of aloha, lökahi, mälama, kökua meetings were held in which infor- and DOE funding for Hawaiian-focused funding, the approved OHA financial and pono. The goal of the ‘ohana mative presentations were sponsored charter schools. I look forward to the support will assist in the following areas is to ensure that state and federal by the ‘ohana for issues relating to next legislative session and OHA’s efforts and may be used to: (1) support educa- laws are carried out to guarantee that the Department of Hawaiian Home to kökua these schools. tional programs, curriculum, teachers, all patients can live out their lives Lands, the National Park Service and The road to getting this awesome pro- staff; (2) renovate existing space with in Kalaupapa with all the necessary the state Department of Health. posal to the Board of Trustees was long three-year lease/rental agreements; and support and services. We will also During the first quarter of the fis- and involved many participants. Within (3) purchase vehicles for educational use. work with and serve as a resource cal year, the ‘ohana applied for and OHA, I especially would like to thank However, the OHA monies may not be for other entities to help shape the was awarded a small grant from the the Advisory Committee on Education’s used to: (1) purchase land; (2) build new community’s future, assist with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for tech- (ACE) members: Trustee Oswald Stender, buildings, (3) purchase existing build- interpretation of history, educate the nical support, a newsletter, a web- Betty Jenkins and Puanani Wilhelm. Also ings; nor (4) pay old or bad debts. public and make certain that the site and other start-up expenses. The providing their expertise in the education Excerpts from a presentation by Jim legacy of Kalaupapa will remain a ‘ohana was excited to announce its field, I extend a big mahalo to Education Shon, executive director of the Charter living inspiration and testament for recent designation as a 501(c)3 non- Lead Advocate Reshela DuPuis and for- Schools Administrative Office, offered generations to come.” profit organization. mer Education Officer Rona Rodenhurst. the following particulars as to why Guided by principles like dignity, Day two was titled “Inspiring Also, a big mahalo to Sharlene Chun- Hawaiian-focused charter schools needed mälama, rememberance, compassion, Future Generations” and focused on Lum of Kamehameha Schools’ Ho‘olako additional support from the OHA: respect, legacy and numerous oth- the memories of people at Kalaupapa Like Program for their funding support • The DOE is a system completely ers, the ‘ohana has brought to light and how they could be preserved for and the Native Hawaiian charter school absorbed with its own series of major lively discussions about Kalaupapa’s future generations. hui, Nä Lei Na‘auao. Earlier this year changes and cannot focus on the needs past, present and future. Written on While patients continue to enjoy the ACE committee took on the task of Native Hawaiians in general nor the laminated placards, these values and a peaceful, secluded lifestyle, con- of reviewing the draft action item for charter schools in particular. DOE is statements were passed around the cerns about the future weigh heavily the Hawaiian-focused charter schools, not funded in accordance with its own room for every participant to take on their hearts. With the pali loom- and we are ecstatic over its successful ambitious agenda. Additional education turns reading. “This exercise is to ing in the distance as a reminder approval. dollars will easily be absorbed by DOE help us all remember why we are of an isolated past, and the vast As always, my staff and I invite your in the near term. here,” board member Valerie Monson ocean as a reminder of an uncertain comments on the above or any other con- • There is no guarantee that the state said. future, patients remain positive that cerns within our purview. My OHA access Legislature will significantly change its Like previous years, the meeting, Ka ‘Ohana o Kalaupapa will bring numbers are: phone, 594-1854; fax, 594- view of “adequacy” for funding of char- which drew a sizable crowd, was commitment and preservation to their 0210; and e-mail address, dantec@oha. ter schools. Should they choose again held at McVeigh Hall. The meeting unique history. not to fully fund the formula, increased org. Mälama pono, a hui hou. LEO ‘ELELE • TRUSTEE MESSAGES NOWEMAPA2005 | 21 Ten questions for Akaka detractors We have much to be thankful for

Boyd P. Mossman Japan instead? Donald B. Cataluna past year. They have been many and var- Trustee, Maui Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau ied, but we have met them head on, and • Why do you want to jeopardize with diligence we have found solutions loha all. With the future well-being of so many hat do we have to to the problems. If we focus only on our the Akaka Bill Hawaiians by removing the pos- be thankful for? problems, all we will see are obstacles. Abogged down in sibility of affordable housing, Much! But some- Therefore let us focus on solutions. This health care, educational benefits, W the mire of other federal times we have a hard time is a time to unite, to hold and to help one matters consuming the Hawaiian Homes, etc. – all of being thankful. another. It is not a time to point fingers, time of the U.S. Senate, let us not which can be addressed today? “We are pressed on every side by divide our people or make accusations. be led down the path of complacency troubles, but not crushed or broken. We We look forward to this Thanksgiving or defeat because there may seem to • Are you willing to give up every- are perplexed because we don’t know why as a time to be together as a family, as be no light at the end of the tunnel. thing we have now in the hopes of things happen as they do but we don’t we look prayerfully to a brighter and bet- On the contrary, this year is the best having it all some centuries down give up and quit. We are knocked down ter future. We are thankful for the many opportunity for Hawaiians to achieve the line? but we get up again and keep going.” blessings that we have received and we anything in Congress, and we must This is a paraphrase of second must work together to build our beloved continue to exert our efforts to pass the • Is it a matter of pride or is it a mat- Corinthians, verse four, and it pretty much nation as Hawaiians of confidence, hope bill, which will allow us to preserve ter of power? sums up the problems we have faced this and faith. what we have today. As for the future and getting more than we have today, • Just who or what group would take that is best left for another day. power and with what authority? For some of those who oppose the Akaka Bill, which is clearly an anti- I’m sure there are responses to the Board Action Report dote for judicial uncertainty, I have the above questions, but the bottom line following questions: is our continued existence as a viable Major actions approved by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of and recognizable people under the Trustees in the third quarter of 2005 • Why stop the bill if it is not going laws of the United States. We have to hinder or stop you from going much to gain with the Akaka Bill with Prepared by the OHA Office of Board Services to the United Nations and arguing whatever imperfections it may have for independence from the United and everything to lose should it fail. • Changes to the OHA Strategic Plan States? Some pick at every little detail that – Re-titling the existing 2002-2007 plan as the “OHA Strategic Plan they envision could end up bad for 2006-2011.” • What is the alternative to recog- Hawaiians, but spend little time look- – Adopting a policy that all goals of the OHA Strategic Plan will list at least nition by the United States of a ing at the overall picture and the effect one strategy that will promote, protect and/or advocate for Native Hawaiian Hawaiian governing entity under the loss of the Akaka Bill will have rights, entitlements and or issues. the Constitution of the United upon our people. States? The future of Hawaiians rests in • Grants the balance, and Congress will decide – $100,000 to Alu Like’s Ho‘äla Hou Department to establish the OHA Adult • If it is an independent nation, what soon. Should it deny the bill, then the Correctional Program. is the reality of the United Nations success of the anti-Akaka movements – $100,000 to Alu Like’s Hui Kü ‘Öpio o Ke Ko‘olau to extend the OHA compelling the United States to from the Twigg-Smiths to Hui Pü will Olomana Program for youth inmates. give up one of its 50 states? result in the final defeat of the Hawaiian people as a legally recognized body in • Wao Kele o Puna • Why stop assistance and benefits the United States and in the world. – Authorized the OHA administrator to enter into agreements to acquire and including gathering rights to so No longer will there be blanks to manage two contiguous parcels of land in Puna, Hawai‘i, known as Wao many Hawaiians today by stopping fill in asking whether you are Native Kele o Puna. The purposes of this acquisition are to maintain the natural and Akaka and thus losing the Arakaki Hawaiian on various applications and cultural resources of the parcels, to protect the exercise of traditional and case in the hopes that you will other forms. No longer will Alu Like, customary rights by Native Hawaiians on the parcels and to ensure the parcels have a better case to argue at the Hui No Ke Ola Pono, OHA, Nä Pua pass to the future Hawaiian governing entity. United Nations? No‘eau and other Hawaiian service organizations continue to function and • Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund • How can you collaborate with the help the thousands of Hawaiians they – Approved submission to the Administration for Native Americans of the fol- Twigg-Smith and Arakaki group help today. The ali‘i trusts will suf- lowing individuals to serve on the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund to defeat Akaka? There is clearly fer consequences. What will become Advisory Board of Directors: Debra Henton, Karen Taketa, Lawrence Lasua, something wrong with this pic- of Hawaiian Homes lessees? Their Jo-Ann Ridao, Dr. Patsy Izumo, Richard Nelson and William Vincent. Linda ture. homes and future will certainly be in Henriques and Gail Nakama were submitted as possible alternates should the jeopardy. And so, we can not rest until above individuals not be able to participate. These individuals will replace • What’s your beef with the United the bill is passed and Hawaiians have positions vacated by Paula C.H. Chang, Stephen E.K. Kaaa and William K. States, and do you prefer perhaps the legal basis to begin again to build Pimental. China or North Korea or maybe a nation, albeit within a nation. 22 | NOWEMAPA2005 HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA • FAMILY REUNIONS

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Ka‘auwai — After a long 17-year wait, Honolulu. Kimo had five children before mother was Lilliana (Kealoha) Konohia was done by Carolyn Kilauano. For infor- of Louis K. Pelekane Sr. Family mem- nä mo‘opuna of Isaiah Kalunakanawai he died: Betty Lou Cook (died shortly after of Huelo, Maui. My great-grandfather mation, contact Kunane Aipoalani at 337- bers include Michael, Sammy Pelekane, Ka‘auwai and Daisy Contrades are plan- birth), James Lloyd Cook (died in 2004), Konohia U‘u has a huge burial plot at the 1219, Rhoda Kilauano Golden at 337-1104 George I. Pelekane, James Kimo Pelekane, ning a family reunion to be held July 7-9, Helen Delores Cook (my grandmother), Ha‘ikü Protestant Church beside Hoopii or email at [email protected]. Charles Adam Pelekane, Francis Pelekane, 2006, on Kaua‘i. Nä mo‘opuna are asking Harold Joseph Cook and Manuel Kianoha and two of their daughters (my great aunts) Margret Kaelemakakule, Agnes Fernandez, for all family members to submit updated Cook. If you have any information, contact Annie Mitchell and Lizzie Mitchell. I have Lu‘uloa – Nä mo‘opuna of Samuel Rose Frost, Elizabeth Libby (last name information on names, phone numbers, Mikayle by phone at 541-344-4377 or 541- been told that my great-grandfather once Lu‘uloa Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha unknown) and William Pelekane. For information, call steering committee gen- and home and email addresses. We would 912-1021, or by mail at 2230 Tyler Street, owned Mäliko gulch and the town of Pä‘ ia Moloka‘i) are planning a family reunion eral chairperson Romeo (Baba) Ignacio Eugene, OR 97405-2159. along with other properties in Kuiaha and like all the information as soon as possible in July 2007 on Moloka‘i. His daugh- at 808-938-8171; Theodore (Maluhia) so we can start keeping family members in Pa‘uwela. If anyone has information about ters are Elizabeth Chang of ‘Aiea, O‘ahu, “Teddy Boy” Benedicto at 808-960-0651; the loop with reunion information. If you Kekahuna family search — I am seek- him please contact me, Eric Konohia, by and Alice Smith of Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i. Donovan Daog at 808-937-3957; Agnes are a Ka‘auwai and have not yet been con- ing relatives in the Hawaiian islands. mail at 6403 Gifford Lane Temple Hills, His sons are Paul Lu‘uloa of Moloka‘i, (Ipo) Benedicto at 808-989-8686; Louis K. tacted, or if you need more information, My ‘ohana is Kekahuna. My father is MD 20748; email [email protected]; Thomas Lu‘uloa of Pearl City, O‘ahu, Pelekane Jr. at 808-345-2070; or Rose K. call Nalani Ka‘auwai Brun at 652-3304 a Kekahuna. His dad is David Noeau or call (301) 440-7586. Walter Lu‘uloa of Nänäkuli, O‘ahu, and (Chief) Pacheco at 808-963-6807. (cell) or 822-0811 (home), or email at Kekahuna. My father is one of nine chil- Henry Lu‘uloa of Moloka‘i. His mo‘opuna [email protected]. dren. My grandfather’s wife is Emily A. Kumahakaua (Kilauano) — We are gath- are asking for all the family members to Waikoloa family search — We are plan- Haae. I’m trying to meet any relatives to ering information to organize a reunion submit updated information on names, ning a family gathering of the Waikoloa Kahanamoku family search — Kimo this ‘ohana. I was told that the Kekahuna on Kaua‘i. We need kökua to update our addresses, phone numbers and e-mail. We ‘ohana. We are attempting to locate the fam- (James) Kianoha Kahanamoku (Cook) was ‘ohana is huge, and I’m working on the genealogy and to form a ‘ohana commit- would like all information as soon as pos- ily members of Jacob Waikoloa (born on born between 1902 and 1905, and died in family genealogy. If you have any infor- tee. We are looking for the descendants sible so we can start a committee. The Maui, 1885) and his first wife, Philomena 1932. His wife was Annis Eloise Cook. mation on the Kekahuna or Haae families, of Kumahakaua (Kilauano)/Baba (Papa) contact person is Sam Lu‘uloa: P.O. Box Paakaula (born on Kaua’i, date unknown). She is my great-grandmother and is still contact Lavaina Kekahuna-Hoaeae at 696- and Kainoapuka/Kaoao. The Kumahakaua 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; cell, 808- Jacob had a second wife, Mary Waikoloa. alive. James was born in Honolulu and 6838 or email to Kekahunapride@hotmail. ‘ohana consisted of six children who were 336-1445; e-mail, [email protected]. Jacob’s father’s name is unknown, but his died in Eugene, Ore., of tuberculosis. His com or write to 87-1643 Ulehawa Rd, all originally from Hamakua, Hawai‘i Also contact Joreen N. Mamuad: P.O. mother was Victoria Kauhaahaa. Our fam- mother’s name on his death certificate is Wai‘anae, HI 96792 Island and later relocated to Kaua‘i. The Box 1521, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; home, ily is related through Mathias Waikoloa Elizabeth and his father’s is Manuel. My children were: Louis, Kamaile, Kilauano 808-567-6221; e-mail, joreenn.m.@yahoo. (born in Waipahu, 1907), son of Jacob and great-grandma said they worked in the Konohia U‘u — My great-grandfather Liilii, Kamala, Alika and Kamaluhia. com. Philomena. We request that if your family Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikïkï. Kimo Konohia U‘u (1861-1918) was married to The Kainoapuka ‘ohana, originally Pelekane — To all the descendants of is related in any way to please contact Rae left Honolulu on a ship and came to the Hoopii (Hapakuka) Konohia (1856-1928) from Kalalau and Mana, consisted of Samson K. Pelekane and Mary Kaaua, and Leong at 236-0115. Port of Seattle and worked his way down from Ulupalakua. They are the parents of five children. They were: Kalaulahaole, Samson K. Pelekane and Kalei Ikaika: a the coast to the Coos Bay area where he my grandfather Ioela Konohia U‘u (a.k.a. Kawahinenohopali, Kailiau, Pakana and reunion is being planned for June 28-July met my great-grandma. He must have Ioela Konohia, Joel Konohia U‘u, Joel Kawehiwa. These descendants trace back 6, 2006. The theme is “To Bring Together.” come over in the early 1920s from the Konohia) of Pauwela, Maui. My grand- to the 1700s-1800s. Genealogy research It is planned by the great-grandchildren

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