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1993 SUlumer Term Continuing Education Program
. .. "We offer somethirig for everyone Ka 'imi na'au no keia ola 'ana - "Lit long Learning" The Kamehameha Schools Conti.nuing skills, career education, computers, Education Program offers more than 75 physical fitness, health and languages. opportunities for adults and families to Classes are open to everyone and begin pursue an interest or acquire a new skill. the week of May 24. For a list of courses Areas include Hawaiian studies, basic and to register, call 842-8279 or 842-8297_
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Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA BULK RATE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN A.FFAIRS U_S. POSTAGE 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 PAID Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813·5249 Honolulu, Hawai'i Permit No. 298 Legislators confer on sovereignty bills Editor's note: Although by the bill 1028, which would have cre- Means and the House Committee full vote. Loa'a Ka Pono committee time this article is published. the ated a steering committee (Loa'a on Finance, and were headed for Sen. Anthony Chang, chairman This proposal, supported by Ka Legislature will have made a Ka Pono) to decide questions on conference committee as this arti- of the Senate Committee on Lahui Hawai'i, would establish a decision on the Hawaiian sover- how to achieve self-governance, cle went to press. Governmental Operations, plebiscite to let Hawaiians eignty bills. we felt it would be and replaced it with the text of (A bill originating in one house Environmental Protection and answer the question, "Shall there useful for Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA House bill 1992, which would must cross over to the other Hawaiian Programs, said, "We'll be Loa'a Ka Po·no (to secure readers to be informed of the have set the terms for the conven- house. If changes are made that force this issue into conference so what is right) to consider and process leading to that decision. ing of a Hawaiian congress to the originating house disagrees that people will have tim to decide issues relating to self-gov- draft a document as a basis for with, then the differences come to a consensus." 1 ernance?" If the majority answer by Jeff Clark Hawaiian sovereignty. In turn, between the House and Senate Hawaiian congress is " yes," a Loa'a Ka Pono You send us yours, we'll the Senate Committee on versions of the bill must be This proposal, sponsored by Organizing Committee (LOC) replace it with ours. Governmental Operations, worked out in conference com- OHA, would establish a would hold an election of dele- That's what the House and Environmental Protection and mittee before it can go to a floor Hawaiian congress, or constitu- gates to the Loa' a Ka Pono, Senate seemed to be saying to Hawaiian Programs (in a joint vote.) tional convention, that would be which would set its own proce- each other in dealing with the hearing with the Senate The conference committee part held in 1994, if a May 2, 1994 dures and which would have no two major Hawaiian sovereignty Committee on Judiciary) on of the legislative process was referendum of Hawaiians shows set timetable within which to bills that came before key com- March 23 deleted the text of the expected to continue through the a majority want the convention. complete its work. mittees this session. House bill and replaced it with last week of April. After the dif- An election of delegates would Chang called the bill inserted On March 22 the House the text of the Senate bill. The ferences between the bills are be held that September, and the into HB 1992 a "very close but Committee on Hawaiian Affairs bills were then passed by the worked out, the final bill would ratification deadline would be improved version" of SB 1028. deleted the entire text of Senate Senate Committee on Ways and go to the floor of each house for a March I, 1995. continued on page 10 Sym·posium takes a hard look at sovereignty's 'economic impact
A symposium to study the eco- sons of the symposium are Dr. A second symposium is being recovery and rediscovery of cul- Council was created by the 1991 nomic viability of Hawaiian sov- Michael Kioni Dudley, co-author considered for September in ture and Hawaiian national histo- state Legislature to advise on ereignty models is being planned of " A Call for Hawaiian which economic experts 'will dis- ry, and the second, mourning, as how to study the issue of for June 5 by the Sovereignty Sovereignty," and Pokli Laenui cuss the economic effects· of reflected during the Jan. 15-17, Hawaiian sovereignty. The Advisory Council. Co-chairper- (Hayden F. Burgess), director of adopting ,each model. 1993 centennial commemoration Office of Hawaiian Affairs the Institute for the Advancement Sovereignty proponents will be at 'Iolani Palace. matched the Legislature in fund- of Hawaiian Affairs. able to discuss with experts the According to SAC, Hawaiians ing the SAC in 1991, pending Kupuna This will be the first examina- practical implementation of each are now in the "dreaming" phase creation of the Hui Na' auao tion of the economic conse- model. A report on the results where all self-determination pos- Hawaiian sovereignty education grants for quences of models of Hawaiian will be submitted to the sibilities are under consideration. project. A preliminary report to nationhood, ranging from Legislature. The general goal of SAC's sym- the Legislature on SAC was filed 'Iniki victims "nation within a nation" to com- Locations for the symposia posia is to aid in_this phase, mak- in 1992. The results of this SAC plete independence. have not been announced. ing specific information available project will complete its mandate. sti II available Symposium planners are SAC's goals for this project go to those who will be involved in The chairman of SAC is Bruss preparing a questionnaire to be beyond discussion of economic determining Hawai'i's future. Keppeler, president of the from OH.A sent to principal proponents of impacts of Hawaiian sovereignty. Activities in the last two phas- Association of Hawaiian Civic the different models. The SAC sees Hawai'i' s society as es, commitment and action, can Clubs. Various organizations The Office of Hawaiian Affairs responses will be used as a basis moving through several phases to be chosen more wisely when pre- examining the question of still has funds available for $100 for furthqr inquiry by a number achieve self-determination. ceded by a comprehensive and Hawaiian sovereignty are mem- one-time grants to klip una on of speciaNsts in areas relating to Hawai'i has emerged from the serious examination of concepts. bers. Kaua'i to be used for medical and Hawai'i's economy. fi rst phase, that of a people's The Sovereignty Advisory personal needs. After Hurricane 'Iniki struck last September, OHA's Board of Trustees appropriated $250,000 for hurricane relief. Of these funds, $50,000 was allocated for klipuna grants with the provision that the recipients be 50 percent or more Hawaiian and 60 years of age or older. Approximately $29,600 has been disbursed, but donations to the fund have increased the $20,400 balance. The program has been extraor- dinarily well-received by the klipuna. According to the many " mahalo" letters OHA has received, it was the first tangible emergency aid they received, enabling them to obtain medica- tion or other necessities. OHA is encouraging all klipuna on Kaua' i who meet the blood quantum and age requirements to apply for the·gr£nts.;To apply, Kumu hula Keali'i Reichel and members of his hilau call Ho'ola Lahui Hawai' i native chant for Gov. John Waihe'e as the Kaho'olawe Island Hawaiian health center on Kaua'i - Conveyance Commission presents the governorwith its See story page 5." . Photo byPatrick.J/i(,nston ' at 338-003 .- >.
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by Ellen Blomquist NEXT ISSUE JUNE 1, 1993 Nii kuleana a ka Papa Kahu waiwai Public Information Officer NEWS, ARTICLES & LETTERS DEADLINE: The regular business meeting of and, if the trustees approved the Keale stated he did not believe May 8 Deadlines are strictly the Board of Trustees was request, could retroactively fund special funds should be used for Exceptional Children. Trustees observed. convened Wednesday, March 31, the students. Also suggested was operating costs. Trustee Akaka commended both Michael and For more information, 1993 at 10:25 a.m. After calling a requirement that the recipients mentioned the position requests Ms. Cheek for their courage and call the editor at 586-3777. the meeting to order, Chairman of such funding provide the being considered by grace in a difficult situation and Clayton Hee requested Trustee trustees with written reports on theLiegislature, and indicated her for their initiative in raising Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Kamaki Kanahele deliver the their exerience and the knowl- desire to wait until the enough money privately for 711 Kapi'olani Blvd. pule. edge derived from it. Legislature was concluded for Michael's travel needs. Suite 500 The trustees unanimously The chairman of the Budget, this year. Other trustees spoke in A request for $724 in special Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 approved the minutes and the Finance & Policy committee, favor of the measure, stressing funds to assist Wai'anae Coast Phone (808) 586-3777 or agenda as amended-deferring Abraham Aiona, submitted three the importance of upward mobili- Comprehensive Health Center fax (808) 586-3799 decisions on full-time trustee items for board action. The fust ty and comparability with posi- defray travel costs for presenters ADVERTISING DEADLINE: aides and a request for funding concerned reorganization of tions elsewhere. at the Second International May 8 from Hui No Ke Ola Pono. OHA's staff. The reorganization passed 5 to Conference on Diabetes and For advertising rates Correspondence reports from the The proposed reorganization 4, Akaka, Akana, Keale and Native Peoples passed 8 to 1, and information, chairman and administrator were reclassified staff in line with the Kealoha dissenting. After the Akana dissenting. contact Dave Chun at also approved unanimously. In state system on the principle of vote, Akaka and Akana ques- The final item on the agenda Innovation, 943-8599 reviewing the chairman's corre- equal pay for equal work. The tioned whether the reorganization originated in the Health and spondence report, the trustees reorganization is meant to pro- was a policy matter, which would Human Services Committee and had provided the office. discussed the need for early vide a "career track," and aid in require a two-thirds vote in favor. requested board approval of the Trustee Kanahele expressed submission of requests for retention and recruitment of staff. Trustee Kina'u Kamali'i said it scope of services for a request for his gratitude for the attendance funding. The change ",ould require was, in fact, an administrative proposals to evaluate the at the Kuhi6 Day celebration at The discussion was prompted $152,383 in special funds from matter. Wai' anae Diet. This passed Nanakuli. KamaJi' i responded by a letter to the chairman April 1, 1993 through June, 1994. Chairman Hee referred the unanimously. by commending Kanahele for requesting funds for Hawaiian Trustees had held several work- matter to the board's attorney, Under announcements,Trustees his chanting at ceremonies at law students to attend a confer- shops to go over the proposed Sherry Broder, for a written opin- Kanahele and DeSoto spoke of Mauna 'Ala. ence on Native American law. reorganization prior to receiving ion and said the measure would the many contributions the late On a less happy note, Trustee Although all the trustees spoke in it in committee. stand passed unless the opinion John Dominis Holt had made to Aiona remarked on the lack of favor of supporting the law Trustees Akana, Keale, and was to the contrary. OHA, including providing furni- support "sister" Hawaiian agen- students' attendance, because the Akaka spoke against the motion. The trustees then voted unani- ture when OHA first began. cies have provided OHA in this conference was to be held April 1 Akana indicated she feared a mously to provide $2,100 in DeSoto said, "it ·is appropriate legislative session. "We fund and 2 and the letter was received precedent would be set by using special funds for travel and per to pay aloha to bim for his supp- them and testify for them," he March 20, there was insufficient special funds rather than legisla- diem fo r a native Hawaiian, port and aloha for something that said, "but they do not come out time to bring the matter before tively-appropriated monies for Kanoe Cheek, to accompany her was just a dream." DeSoto sug- fo r us." There being no further committee. operating costs and felt the disabled son, Michael, to an gested OHA provide ho' okupu announcements, the meeting The cbairman indicated OHA reorganization hould be delayed award ceremony in Texas ho ted for his ervice. Trustee Akaka adjourned at 11 :30. bad provided fund in the pa t until after the legislative se sion. by the Foundation for al 0 meOlioned artwork that Holt Handicapped teenager receives "Yes I Can" award in Texas by Patrick Johnston tries to do better, is always stri - course and we're able to teach ing .... but at the same time he him everything he has to know to Five years ago Michael Cheek knows his limitations and accepts survive in the outside world." was dying. This April he was on life as it is." OHA assisted Cheek and his a plane for Texas to accept an When Michael first entered mother, Kanoe, on their trip to award for independent living Kailua High School's special Texas by providing a grant-in-aid skills. education program 4 years ago he of $2,100 to help cover travel Cheek was one of 36 recipients was spastic, confined to a wheel costs. "In facing such misfortune from across North America who chair, and would often have with grace and courage, Michael received the "Yes I Can" award seizures and tremors. Through and his mom are an inspiration to recognizing outstanding achieve- slow, steady therapy, which us all," said Abraham Aiona, the ments of children and youth with included regular walking and BOT vice-chair. disabilities. body motion drills, he was able to This was Cheek's second trip to With financial help from OHA, regain his motor skills. He now the mainJand and the first east of Cheek was able to travel with his can lead an almost normal, inde- Disneyland. San Antonio was a mother to collect the award pre- pendent life. nice crime-free city, he said, but sented by the Foundation for Sakabe explains, "The class a little hot for his liking. In San Exceptional Children. was self-contained so we could Francisco it snowed-the first ating from Kailua High School Cheek was diagnosed with a work with him all the time and time Cheek had encountered the "It's not bad, but I wouldn't want next year and then hopes to enter brain tumor at age 13. After sev- not have to worry about the oth- chilly white stuff. it around everyday." Windward Community College. eral surgeries and extensive ers' schedules. ... It's a complete How did he feel about snow? Cheek, now 18, will be gradu- attempts at rehabilitation he was considered terminally ill and OBA BOARD OF TRUSTEES given only a few months to live. Clayton Bee The tumor had left him blind Chairman & Trustee, O'ahu and a subsequent stroke had con- Abraham Aiona Kina'u Boyd Kamali'i fmed him to a wheelchair. Vice-Chair & Trustee, Maui Trustee-At-Large Cheek did not die, however, Moanike'ala Akaka Kamaki A. Kanahele ill' and with the help of family, doc- Trustee, Hawai'i Trustee-At-Large tors and teachers-not to mention Rowena Akana Moses K. Keale, Sr. Trustee-At-Large Trustee, Kaua' i & Ni' ihau his own perseverance and hard ••·.... 1110 .... work-was able to make a remark- A. Frenchy DeSoto Samuel L. Kealoha, Jr. Trustee-At-Large Trustee, Moloka'i & Uma'i able comeback. He has recovered ''The Living Water of OHA" his eyesight and can even walk Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi'olani Richard K. Paglinawan Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai 'i 96813. Telephone 586-3777. short distances without a cane. Administrator Fax 586-3799. Circulation is 55,000 copies, 48,000 of which are mail Jerry A. Walker His two Kailua High School distribution and 7,000 are distributed through island offices, state and Deputy Administrator teachers, Denise Darval and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and Ellen Blomquist Debra Sakabe nominated him for individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA is printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd. Executive Editor the award which he received in Advertising in Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute an endorsement Deborah Lee Ward San Antonio, Texas, April 8. of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Editor "Michael is a very unique per- © 1993 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. Jeff Clark, Assistant Editor Patrick Johnston, Assistant Editor I son," says Sakabe. "He always I I I
t . ' ! • - Mei (May) 1993 'Ao'ao 'Ekolu (Page 3) Hawaiian Genealogy Project forges ahead
by Jeff Clark and often aged records." several options present them- until they change the legislation Revolving Loan Fund. Recognizing many Hawaiians' selves. saying you have to be 50 percent Only OHA (when expending Identification with one's ances- desire to know their family histo- Last year, OHA copied the Hawaiian to qualify for home- "special funds," 5f ceded land tors is a vital part of any culture, ries, three years ago the index to the DOH's records of stead land - to be able to show monies) and the Department of and it is equally crucial to the Legislature adopted Act 56, births, deaths and marriages from blood quantum," said Pelekai. Hawaiian Home Lands require Hawaiian. In ancient times Session Laws of Hawai'i 1990, 1841-1924. Recently the DOH And it is especially important Hawaiians to prove blood quan- genealogies were (and to some calling for a plan for a Hawaiian informally requested that OHA now because as we move toward tum, said Pelekai. She hopes to extent in modern days still are) genealogy project. The act estab- use $50,000 of the remaining sovereignty, "Hawaiians are have a meeting with representa- recited in lengthy chants. "Who" lished a task force comprising project money to (______---, going to have to tives of all the agencies that serve one came from constituted who representatives from the input the indexes prove they are Hawaiians and reach a consensus one was. Department of Health, the into a computer sys- Hawaiian," she on the additional palapala (docu- Beyond these cultural reasons Department of Hawaiian Home tem, with added. mentation), besides birth certifi- for knowing one's genealogy, Lands, the State Archives, and Department of Current entitle- cates, that Hawaiians could use in there are practical ones. To the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Corrections prison- ments or programs verifying ancestry. An intera- receive Hawaiian entitlements Through research and community ers providing the for which Haw- gency meeting would also serve (including homestead land), meetings a master plan was manpower. aiians need to verify to foster an agreement on a uni- Hawaiians need to verify their developed. Pelekai feels, either a percentage versal verification mechanism. Hawaiian descent. The plan identified as priorities however, that the of, or some pres- Pelekai would also like to bring OHA supported two bills that the establishment of a central money would be ence of, Hawaiian together genealogists to standard- would have continued funding database of indexed genealogical better spent estab- blood include ize genealogical procedures and for the Ha wai' i Genealogy information (entailing the lishing the one-stop Pikake Pelekai Hawaiian homes- develop licensing criteria in Project by setting aside $416,184 automation of birth, marriage, genealogy centers. teads, Kamehameha hopes of establishing a genealog- to re-establish the Hawai' i popu- adoption, divorce and death That would mean making addi- Schools admission, some federal ical corporation. lation database, train one-stop records), the establishment of tional copies of the DOH index health and education programs, genealogy center staff, and auto- one-stop genealogical service (which fills 15 boxes) and having and the OHA Native Hawaiian mate records. The bills failed to centers at state service agencies them available in OHA offices pass through the Legislature this on all the major islands, and mak- statewide, and training staff to session, but OHA culture officer ing "secondary sources" (includ- operate the centers. Staff would Pikake Pelekai is dedicated to ing federal census files and help Hawaiians use the computer ensuring the project's success. records found in the libraries, the to see if the birth certificate they She is exploring how best to courts, Bishop Museum and pri- are seeking is on file; they would spend money appropriated in vate collections) more accessible. then still need to take the file 1991 and due to lapse next In 1991 the Legislature allotted number to DOH to get the certifi- month. approximately $100,000 for the cate. Staff would also assist in OHA administrator Richard project in OHA's budget for both figuring blood quantum. Paglinawan said the bill would 1991-92 and 1992-93 . Since then, The culture division is also not solely benefit Hawaiians. "Of imlices to vi tal tati ti from lhe looking at v. a to dupli e 1 0 ... benefit to the greater commu- state archives and microfilmed microfilm reels of records from nity at large is the fact that avail- records from 1834-1920 kept by 1909-1924 that were donated by able records of all ethnic groups the Department of Health (DOH) the Mormon Church. The infor- will be accessible through this were duplicated. In addition, a mation on the reels would also be automated system," he said. directory of secondary record available at the one-stops. In "Presently, genealogy-related resources was compiled. addition, the DOH's copies of records are often deteriorated, The remaining funds need to be ledgers containing pre-1909 frail and illegible. This act would spent before they lapse June 30, records need to be inventoried. help to preserve these vulnerable according to Pelekai, who said "It's important for Hawaiians - OHA supports May native languages conferences
by Jeff Clark tives from all Polynesian coun- Workshops at the NALI confer- and maintenance will be covered, "Down the road it's really going tries to share efforts being used to ence will deal with native with attention paid to developing to help," said Pelekai. Hawaiian OHA is co-sponsoring two lan- perpetuate native Polynesian lan- American languages in all levels curriculum, training teachers, programs could really benefit guage conferences this month on guages. Ideas and information on of education, from preschool to lobbying and finding ways to get from .new ideas on getting the Big Island. The Polynesian how to keep languages alive will college, . as well as in business, resources. resources, she said, adding that Languages Forum, May 15-19, Past conferences there are 500 children on the followed by the Native American have brought togeth- waiting list to get into the Languages Issues Institute er hundreds of native Hawaiian immersion program at (NALI) Conference, May 19-23, speakers and lan- . Waiau Elementary School in both will be hdd at the ·guage professionals, Pearl City, O'ahu. University of Hawai'i-Hilo .. In who have focused on Pelekai believes native lan- ,', addition to OHA, conference -,striking a balance guage perpetuation is vital to the hosts are 'Aha PUnana Leo (orga- He lei aloha ka 'olelo; He between traditional survival of a culture. "Language nized 10 years ago to encourage wisdom and modern is important because it gives us and establish the lan- lei heahea i ka malihini. eduoation. identity, it gives insight into the guage immersion preschools) and 'Language is a lei of love; OHA culture offi- thinking of a particular people. It Hale Kuamo'o (a group which cer Pikake Pelekai gives us insight into the thought provides ·the professional support it calls out its invitatio said that participa- processes' our kiipuna had. for Hawaiian language curricu- tion in the NALI "Language is intangible, but lum development and teacher to our visitors. conference will it's that unifying, identify'ing training). The two non-profit show that "Haw- thing. It describes our feelings, organizations sought additional aiians can be seen as our actions, it dictates how we funding support from OHA of . allies with Indians look at things, how we do things. $25,000 for each conference. rather than as com- And if you don't know the lan- This amount was pledged duting petitors for federal . guage, and don't have the cultur- the March 18 meeting of OHA's funds." al awareness that the language Board of Trustees. Funding these con- allows, it's difficult to really feel The Polynesian Languages be exchanged, as will strategies government, the home and com- . Jerences will help fortify the vari- Hawaiian. Without the language Forum will bring together gov- for political leverage to get more munity. Program research, imple- ous Hawaiian language programs " you don'thave the culture." ernment-appointed representa- resoUrces. mentation, evaluation, expansion operating around the state.
_zzs 2ZZ$2 'Ao'ao 'Ella (page 4) Mei (May) 1993 House and Senate consider trustee compensation
by Patrick Johnston mance and trustees would also be compensation commission, said the duties of the trustees had that this would be possible if an asked to work full time with no the reason they recommended increased significantly since amendment was made to the A bill that would provide other work commitments. against retirement benefits was OHA's inception and that, in statute that presently limits salaries for OHA trustees is still The bill passed the Senate and because it would encourage light of the fact that OHA will be trustee compensation to $100 per under consideration by state crossed over to the House March trustees to not overstay their wel- receiving more than $130 mil- attended meeting. Senate and House committees 11. On March 22, compensation come and allow room for lion back rent from the state for The finance committee amend- and will likely go to conference. commission chairman Fred younger Hawaiians to hold the use of ceded lands, a salary ed the bill slightly, removing the Senate bill 1027 is the result of Cachola and OHA trustee position. would be a good catalyst for sta- use of the word 'full-time' and a recommendation made by the Abraham Aiona gave testimony "We do not see the (trustee- bility. replacing it with 'part-time'. legislatively-appointed OHA supporting the bill to the ship) as a place for career devel- The committee deferred deci- They also wanted all of the Trustee Compensation Advisory Hawaiian Affairs Committee. opment," he said. "We want it to sion on the bill until March 24 money to be provided by special Commission, that OHA trustees Aiona said he appreciated the be a position that many people when they passed it with a num- funds. This revision, however, be paid a salary and receive ben- work the commission was doing can run for." ber of amendments. These makes the bill unconstitutional efits similar to other elected offi- but was concerned about a num- He said that the audit would be included: lowering the base because it is illegal for the state cials. ber of items. These were the stip- important because it would be a salary to $32,OOO/year for to dictate to OHA how much to Presently OHA trustees are paid ulations that trustees not be chance to inform the public about trustees and $37,000 for the pay its trustees without providing on a piecemeal basis, receiving allowed to work outside their the activities of the trustees. chairman, down from the com- any of the funds to do so. $100 for official business, usually duties as trustees, or receive "This is a positive opportunity mission's recommendations of Says OHA government affairs committee and board meetings, retirement benefits. He also to inform the public about what $35,000 and $40,000; the inclu- officer Donald S. Bowman, "the plus travel and per diem. The objected to the requirement that they are doing," he explained, sion of retirement benefits; an govenment can't tell us how to senate bill would allow for a they be audited each year. adding that "it was good to allowance for expenses; and an pay trustees if we use all special yearly salary for trustees, plus all Aiona argued providing retire- inform the public and then decide audit of OHA at least once every funds. It's against the law." state benefits except retirement, ment benefits would be just com- the pay." four years, not an individual The bill now moves back to the and transportation and personal pensation for trustees who had Hawaiian Affairs Committee yearly audit of each trustee. Senate where members will expenses related to their work. worked a long time for the chair Tom Okamura expressed The bill then moved to the decide to accept the recommend- The senate bill did not specify agency and would be an incentive reservations about the logistics of finance committee. There, ed amendments or take it into the salary amount. A salary com- for young people to become carrying out the audit especially trustees Aiona and DeSoto conference. If they accept the mission would be created to trustees. as it is not altogether clear what repeated their opposition to the amendments the bill effectively make compensation recommen- He spoke against an audit and the responsibilities of the trustees requirement that they must work becomes nullified as it would be dation. the 'full time' stipulation, point- are. on a full-time basis. technically illegal. If it goes to Like OHA's operating budget, ing out that other elected officials "You are asking for problems," Committee chair Calvin Say, conference a compromise will be trustees' salaries would be paid are not subjected to similar he said, pointing out that "it questioned trustees DeSoto and worked out before it is sent to using half general funds and half scrutiny and are allowed to work would be difficult to audit all Aiona about whether the money the governor for signing. special funds. at jobs other than their elected trustees accurately." to provide trustee salaries could SB 1027 also would require a position. There was general consensus come entirely from OHA special annual audit of trustee perfor- Fred Cachola, chair of the OHA among committee member that fund . Trustee DeSoto replied OHA honors its volunteers for service olunteers repre ent an un een, for their kokua, ith hope that adding that "no government but indispensable part of OHA they will continue to provide agency can ucceed" without the operations. such valuable service for the help of volunteers and that each OHA showed its appreciation native Hawaiian community. year more and more are offering April 8 with a lunch to honor the Hee gave special thanks to Bob their services to OHA. hundreds of volunteers that put in Fujii of the Bank of Hawai'i who, The outstanding volunteer thousands of unpai d hours for in addition to the valuable service group award went to the Onipa'a OHA in the 1992-3 fiscal year. he has given OHA as a member Centennial Committee who, in OHA volunteers do a variety of of the Native Hawaiian addition to the long hours they jobs both inside put in, were able and outside the <======to raise funds of office. These $100,000 for the include general five-day centen- office work, reg- nial commemo- istration for pro- ration, money jects like that was Operation matched by the 'Ohana, and state Legislature. lending profes- All depart- sional expertise ments honored to activities their volunteers OHA is engaged with kind words, Native Hawaiian revolving loan fund volunteer Bob Fujii in. certificates, bags receives congratulations from OHA chairman Clayton Hee Close to 120 and colorful lei. and trustee Kamaki Kanahele Photo by Patrick Johnston people attended Land officer the event that Linda Delaney featured music, paid special trib- a buffet lunch ute to the Native and numerous Haw a i ian well-deserved, His tor i c often emotional Pre s e r vat ion awards presenta- Council whose tions. Trustee Kanahele presents outstanding volunteer award to work has dealt Trustee Lydia Maioho. Photo by Patrick Johnston with such issues Kamaki Kanahele was master of Revolving Loan Fund, is the as H-3, the planned repository at ceremonies of the lunch that national winner of the Minority Mauna 'Ala, and native repatria- began with music by Na Kupono Small Business Advocate of the tion. and opening ceremonies by year award and will be going to Council chair Lydia Namahana kupuna Elizabeth Ellis, Anne Washington to receive it person- Maioho was given the outstand- Kaapana and Nalehua Knox. ally from President Clinton. ing volunteer award and was rec- OHA chairman Clayton Hee Speaking after Hee, OHA ognized for her tireless work for offered some welcoming administrator Richard Pag- OHA, which stretches back more remarks, thanking the volunteers linawan also thanked volunteers than a decade.
?ffiF Mei (May) 1993 ' Ao'ao 'Elima (Page S) Legislation to protect Kaho'olawe heads for passage
by Jeff Clark part of the measure will be added Kaho'olawe's shoreline. Legislation to establish an as a proviso to the state budget OHA Abraham Aiona island reserve for Kaho'olawe bill, thereby accelerating the testified in support of access to and its surrounding waters, pro- Kaho'olawe bill's passage. This, Kaho' olawe, which he said has hibit commercial use, and also Okamura said, would send a been one of the most important establish a commission to over- strong message of the state's goals of the Hawaiian people see the island's use, passed intent to the federal government, throughout the struggle to end the through committees in both hous- which must ultimately decide bombing. "For this reason, OHA es of the state Legislature and at terms of the island's conveyance. feels it is important that a tangi- press time was set to go to con- After hearing testimony from a ble agreement be reached ference committee. Maui County representative between the state and the Protect In the House, the bills were expressing concern that the bill's Kaho'olawe 'Ohana which amended to increase the number three-mile shoreline-to-sea ensures that the current level of of commissioners by two; the two reserve boundary would prohibit access to Kaho'olawe is not additional commissioners would commercial fishing, which con- diminished," he said. be nominated by the Protect tributes heavily to the county's Aiona added, "Another facet of Kaho'olawe bringing the tax base, Okamura's committee this bill which needs to be PKO's representation to three. also added a section saying that emphasized, and possibly The House Committee on fishing should be permitted by strengthened, is the importance of Hawaiian Affairs, chaired by "We need to bring the federal government accepting Rep. Torn Okamura, also added responsibility and liability for the the term "native Hawaiian" to back this living land damage the U.S. Navy did to defme the types of cultural, spiri- that has been wounded Kaho'olawe and committing sub- tual, and subsistence uses permit- so much." stantial resource and manpower ted on the island, and added lan- to return Kaho'olawe in a reason- Parley Kanaka'ole presents Kaho'olawe report to guage requiring the state to fully -Gov. John Waihe'e able state." Gov. Waihe'e Photo by Patrick Johnston address the issue of federal liabil- Pua Aiu read testimony by ity for the cleanup and rehabilita- the commission. The House PKO leader Davianna Pomaika'i tion of the island prior to its con- Committee on Finance then McGregor supporting the bill's KICC presents report to veyance from the federal govern- amended the bill to reduce the passage and the four amend- ment to the state. reserve boundaries from three Waihe'e as ho'okupu The appropriation (financing) miles to two miles from continued on page 23 Editor' note: The Kaho 'olawe called "a ho'okupu from the peo- Island Conveyance Commission's ple of hula." The wahine danced report to Congress, titled two hula while Reichel chanted "Kaho'olawe Island: Restoring about beautiful Ahupu (a a Cultural Treasure ," was deliv- Kaho'olawe bay and gulch) and ered to Speaker of the House of the giant 'opihi of Kaho'olawe's Representatives Tom Foley, Vice Kanapou Bay. President Al Gore, and President Waihe'e thanked the commis- Bill Clinton March 31 . The June sion for making it a very special issue of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA will day, and for their more than two Series contain a complete look at the years of work, discussion and report's contents. The following debate that went into the report's Bank of Hawaii is happy to sponsor the article describes the presentation completion. He recognized the Heritage Series, an exploration of the of the report to Hawai 'i Gov. product as more than just the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii John Waihe'e. work of the commission, saying and its people. the commission's undertaking You won't want to miss by Jeff Clark had under it the foundation of a In a ceremony including chant commitment of many other peo- these exciting programs and hula, the Kaho'olawe Island ple. which include such topics as Conveyance Commission (KICC) "I would suggest our ho'okupu volcanoes, the taro on April 7 formally presented its would be to finish this work" out- industry, Hawaiian family report to Gov. John Waihe'e. lined in the report, which recom- For the good part of an hour, mends that the federal govern- aumakuas, the popular Waihe'e's public signing room ment return the island to the state beach boys of the old was affected by the mana of of Hawai'i, he said. Moana Hotel and early dusty, wounded Kaho'olawe, the "The commission's report lays Radio Days in Hawaii. sacred island dedicated to the god out the framework .... I assure Kanaloa. you the state of Hawai'i and I Tune in to the Heritage Maui chanter and kumu hula personally will be totally com- Series at 12:30 p.m. on the last Keali'i Reichel chanted as KICC mitted to making sure it hap- Sunday of every month. Just commissioners A. Frenchy pens," he said of the conveyance. tum your dial to KCCN DeSoto, Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli, "We need to bring back this liv- ing land that has been wounded 1420 AM. If you miss Sunday's chairman Hannibal Tavares and H. Howard Stephenson entered so much." program, no problem. It will the room. Hawaiian culture Tavares said the KICC listened be rebroadcast on Wednesday expert Parley Kanaka'ole, to the people's mana'o over the evening, 7:00 p.m., 10 days after addressing Waihe'e as "son of last two and a half years, and what came through was that the original broadcast. this land" and telling him, "You are my chief," moved across the Kaho'olawe "is a special island We sincerely hope you like room in a respectful crouch and and it has to be treated with care these programs. Aloha. presented him the report. and compassion and understand- "This (the report) will be the ing." voice of the people .... This is the He thanked the governor for his voice we bring to you, and it is leadership, saying, "Though this your voice that will carry it," he is not a state commission, but a said. Waihe'e accepted the book federal commission, your feeling Bank of Hawaii and the two embraced. about this was a guiding light for HAWAII'S BANK Then Reichel and three of his all of us."
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, .. ' Ao'ao 'Eono (page 6) Mei (May) 1993 ©opyright theft threatens Hawai'i artists
by Patrick Johnston another deal with the Serraos, a work of art and wants to protect artist to stop violation if his Timing is important. If a com- offering $5,000 for damages and it must register the work with the copyright is infringed however; it pany or individual can prove that When Althea Poakalani Serrao the rights to all of their work. copyright office in Washington. does not allow the artist to collect they have put the art to use before was young, her grandmother told Realizing that this would put The process involves filling out a any compensation for legal fees it has been registered, then they her that she wanted to leave them out of business, Poakalani two page form and sending it or damages if a suit is filed. can sidestep paying damages. At behind something Hawaiian to and her husband decided to pur- with a sample of what you want Registering allows for full com- issue with the Serraos is deter- educate her children and make sue litigation. to protect." pensation. mining whether Trans-Pacific them proud of their heritage. She Following a request by the Every work of art, if copyright- Poakalani and her husband did began using the designs before chose her quilt patterns. Serraos, OHA staff and trustees ed by the artist (signed and not register their art until 1991. the Serraos actually registered it. Six years after her grandmoth- are now considering providing accompanied by a encircled 'c') They cannot receive any damages Also at issue with the Serrao er's death, Althea and her hus- financial assistance to help offset is protected by 'common law' on infringements before registra- case is whether the art had been band John, recognizing the value legal fees. copyright. This only allows the tion. put into the "pu blic domain." If of the gift, took the patterns OHA Economic Development continued on page 7 (some 300 in all, depicting vari- officer Linda Colburn believes ous images from the Hawaiian the issue involves not just helping natural landscape) expanded on a Hawaiian couple in need but them, and began using them for using the case to help and inform cushion and quilt design. Their all Hawaiian artists about the work has brought them praise importance of protecting creative from across the country. work from profiteering individu- But the modem world of copy- als and corporations. "Art" here right theft and corporate litigation includes, not just quilt design, but has caught up with Poakalani and also music, carvings or any cre- her hu band. They are now in the ative activity native Hawaiians middle of legal proceedings to are engaged in. determine whether a foreign tex- "We should not let manufactur- ti le company is guilty of illegally ers profit from our creative work infringing on their copyrights and .. . If we were a wealthy commu- using them for commercial pur- nity at the top of society we could poses. ignore what these companies are The Serraos' legal battle has doing but that is not the case." implications, not only for the Colburn also argues that allow- preservation of their business and ing art to be recreated in a bas- art form , but for any native tardized form reduces the cultural Ha aiian interested in control- importance of the work-if the ling ho'" their creati e work is proce i repeated often enough used. it reduce the cultural importance The Serraos· story began in of the society it elf. 1972 when they started using " Manufacturers who profit Poakalani' grandmother ork from Ha ajian creation dupli- Poakalani and her husband John at home in Nu'uanu to design cu hion patterns. They cate, trivialize, and in the proce copyrighted their patterns, mar- destroy Hawaiian culture," she keted them and created an exten- said. sive collection of original works Proprietary rights-the artist's which they use for both pillows control of his work-are central to and quilts. the issue. Unless an artist makes In August of 1992, the Serraos the necessary efforts to protect fo und that Trans-Pacific Textiles, his work, it is legal for anyone to a Japan-based fabric designer take the design and use it for their company, had taken the Serraos' own purposes, regardless of the designs, used original them on their intent of the own prod- creator. ucts, and was For Ha- selling them waiians, and in depart- Haw a ii a n ment stores artists, this s t a t ew i de. has added When the importance S e r raos bec a u s e protested, the much of the c omp any art that is clai med they pro duced didn ' t know has religious who had or spiritual done the significance designs. and the use " They or misuse of [Trans-Pacific] just said someone such artifacts can be a serious had come by and dropped them affront legally, and morally, to off," says John Serrao. Trans- the creator. Pacific paid the Serraos $1000 Understanding the technical and promised to destroy their and legal details surrounding prints. copyright is crucial if an artist However, the company contin- wants to have control over his or ued to use Poakalani and her hus- her work. band's patterns. The Serraos Serrao attorney Lance Dubos twice found Trans-Pacific violat- explains that you must register ing their copyright after the initial copyrights with the federal gov- discovery. ernment if you want adequate Trans-Pacific tried to negotiate protection. "Anyone who creates 'Ao'ao 'Ehiku (Page 7) Copyright theft
continued from page 6 A far less clear issue relates to an artist has pictures of his or her determining how much the art art published in newspapers or has been changed, either by magazines without the copyright adding color or altering the LEGACY clearly visible then it effectively image, for it to acc urately be becomes public property and free called copyright infringement. If for anyone to use. (The q uilts the art has been changed more photographed for Ka Wai Ola than 30 percent then there is no have older designs which the copyright infringement. Serraos are not interested in Determining what constitutes 30 copyrighting) In 1978 a quilt percent is a very complicated magazine published the Serrao legal endeavor. designs and distributed a limited Dubos explains, "It requires an number of copies to its readers, ad hoc determination on a case largely managers and owners of by case basis . ... there are no set dry goods stores. Fortunately for rules that you can automatically the Serraos, the law chal!.ged in say this is this or that is that. The 1978, allowing for a limited law does not resolve each case." amount of public display before For the Serraos, this lack of being legally considered part of clarity is making the process a the public domain. According to drawn out, frustrating-and cost- Dubos, the hundred copies that ly-endeavor. Poakalani is con- were distributed fall within those vinced however, that what she is guidelines. doing will eventually benefit all For Hawaiian, artists Dubos Hawaiians. "I am going to help A Talk with Retiring Trustee "Matsy" Takabuki. urges vigilance when showing art every single Hawaiian. This is Matsuo "Matsy" Takabuki is a legend. Mr. Takabuki is thoughtful about KS/BE's to the public. "Anyone who cre- our heritage and I'm tired of Hawaiian brains being picked on. Before he became a KS/BE trustee, he was a present and future. He believes that today there ates a piece of art should be very careful if you want to show it in ... No foreign country is going to city councilman and a very successful business- are "more young and talented people on the public. The copyright mark get what is Hawai' i' s." man with Chinn He's Capital Investment. staff than ever before." He thinks that both should be on the front and plainly For Hawaiian artists the mes- And, like a lot of the things that happen Jack Darvill and Mike Chun have done visible so that anyone who looks sage is clear-if they want to save with KS/BE, his appointment created a "superlative" jobs at the Schools. And what at the work of art can see it. ... their art and heritage they have to firestorm of controversy. It was criticized for about that "firestorm" of controversy when he Artists bear the responsibility for take the time and protect it. being "tOO political" and he was attacked for was first appointed? "Look, this job was offered their own copyright." not bemg Hawaiian. But the truth of the matter to me and Jack Bums, Ben Kobayashi and Bill is this: Jack Burns, then governor and his politi- Richardson convinced me to take it. Believe it cal mentor, encouraged him to take the job or not, it was a financial sacrifice to become a Hawaiian Quilt Research becau e he knew Matsy "could do something trustee. I was doing very well with Chinn Ho. tv help." But J k, Berr an.:l BIll all told me 'there are Project hol ds Quilt Day The Estate wa a different entity in those some things you just have to do' and this was Quilt Day, a service provided Such copies not only decrease days. It wa land-rich and cash-poor. But all one of them. I'm very glad I listened to them:' by the Hawaiian Quilt Research the overall value of the art, but that W
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« fiMF d 'Ao'ao 'Ewalu (Page 8) Mei (May) 1993 Native rights advocate urges participation, unity, on wIater issues
by Patrick Johnston pressure the government to create made and that's the only way that golf course development are unity on the issues then you do Given their busy lives and laws that directly address their change will be made in the struc- economic decisions and, under have federal and state agencies numerous, sometimes divergent needs. ture as it exists now." the present structure, will over- that will fund what you want to interests, native Hawaiians often "A structure needs to be set up. Organizations like the ride what would appear to be the do .... If the funding agencies see have difficulty presenting a unit- The present state structure is not Department of Hawaiian Home best physical uses for water." there is a strategy then you can ed front on the many issues that going to invite you in .... You are Lands, Wapato said, have a con- Common concerns among make the case for funding. They affect their community. However, going to have to change the struc- flict of interest because they are native Hawaiians "are the large don't want five or six different the issue of present and future ture and you are going to have to both an organ of the state and a amounts of money and technical groups with different strategies." water needs demands a cohesive do this through confrontation." body that represents the interests skills needed to determine water The Water Symposium was put voice if Hawaiians are to over- Wapato explained that a negoti- of native Hawaiians-a sovereign needs. Wapato explained it was on by the Native Hawaiian come the sluggish response of the ating and water group. important to use state or federal Advisory Council and included state to their water rights. management struc- "You as native agencies, such as the U.S. speeches and workshops on a Tim Wapato, former commis- ture entails three Hawaiians have to Geological Survey, that have the variety of water-related topics. sioner of Administration for things: a legal con- be in a position to expertise and the mandate to These included the to Native Americans and longtime struction to clarify negotiate as a sov- assist native peoples. rework the water code so it native American rights advocate, what rights native ereign group. "Many people complain that includes more specific rules and stressed such participation and Ha waiians have Somebody can't do they don't have the resources to regulations for administering unity in a workshop at the with regard to it for you." do all the necessary work. native Hawaiian water demands Hawaiian Water Law Symposium water; a complete Politics and eco- However, there are agencies and the need for nati ve held April 9-10 at the University inventory of land nomics play a dis- equipped with the resources and Hawaiians to work cooperatively of Hawai'i-Manoa. resources and uses proportionately the mandate to engage in those with state and private interests. Participation, he pointed out, of the land; and a large role in leg- activities . ... It's time to hold Discussions were frank, lively, at does not mean native Hawaiians management and Tim Wapato islative decision- their feet to the fire and get them times emotional, but, most going to state organized hearings administrative body. making and will to do some of the work for you." agreed, useful in keeping the and giving testimony with little Native Hawaiians, he stressed, often influence state bodies to act Wapato stressed that native issue of water rights at the fore- or no results. Instead he stressed should not accept the excuse that contrary to environmentally Hawaiians to present a ground of the struggle for native the importance of the community the laws won't allow them in. appropriate action. "Cutting united strategy when seeking Hawaiian rights. getting together to form struc- "You have to confront the sys- down trees and destroying owls federal funding. "If Hawaiian tures outside the state that can tem. That's the way laws are or shipping off water to resort or Homes can put together enough Moloka'i Working Group charts island's future
by Patrick Johnston looking at developing two, possi- doesn't know what those needs "The working group was creat- Rae Loui, Water Commission Moloka'i. Should it be the bly three, golf courses on the are," explains Machado, adding, ed to develop some sort of con- Deputy Director, said at the breadbasket of the state, the site island. Moloka' i Ranch, the "the Commission will hold hard sensus with regard to water allo- People's Water Conference last of a fu ture Hawaiian nation, or largest landowner on the island, and fast to the decisions made by cation on Moloka'i," explains February, "We have to ask how the playground of Japanese has new owners and needs water the group and we are going to Machado. "There is just not realistic that number (the DHHL golfers? for planned livestock develop- fight hard for Hawaiian rights." enough water around for every- demand) is and whether people These are the questions being ment. Alfa U.S.A., a massive Eric Hirano, the water commis- one to get what they want." on Moloka'i want that kind of asked by the Moloka' i Working Japanese-owned company which sion representative on the group, The Hawaiian Homes development. " Group, a 17-member multi-inter- operates a resort area on the qualifies this by saying, Commission Act and the water The large DHHL demand est organization established last island, has significant resource "Ultimately, the decision-making code give "first call" water priv- would also mean that a new fail to look at the issue of water ileges to Hawaiian home lands, water source would have to be allocation and make a recommen- rights strengthened by the fact found. While most experts point dation on the island's future to that most of the Kualapu'u to the northeast, particularly the State Water Commission. aquifer sits under Hawaiian pristine Pelekunu valley as the Moloka' i has been designated a homestead lands. ideal location, tapping this water ' water management area' by the Future demands by DHHL have would adversely affect river water commission because of reached as high as 30 million gal- wildlife, an important part of projected water shortages. All lons of water a day, greater than native Hawaiian gathering rights water users must now apply for a Moloka' i' s present developable also covered in the HHCA and license to tap water or divert it level and more than 10 times the Water Code. " from rivers and streams, and the what they are presently using. Alan Holt of the Hawai'i state closely monitors how water The huge increase would be used Nature Conservancy and is distributed on the island. ,"'.'4'" largely for agriculture and repre- Moloka'i Working Group mem- Water rights on Moloka'i are a sents an attempt by Hawaiian ber, points out, "a number of contentious and emotional issue. Moloka'i homelands acreage homes and the Hawaiian commu- members are concerned about the Developers, ranchers, and resi- Ho'olehua 13,076.26 acres nity in Moloka'i to assure them- export of water from undevel- dents, as well as the Department Kalama'ula 5,116 acres selves a prominent place in the oped streams. There is a general of Hawaiian Home Lands and Kapa'akea-Kamiloloa 5,183.34 acres future development of the island. consensus that there should be traditional farmers, are fighting Kalaupapa 1, 247 acres Until recently DHHL had only streams where there is no eco- about water rights-which to some Pili'au Apana 1 548.70 acres been asking for 7 million gallons nomic development so native is the future of the Hawaiian peo- Pili'au Apana 3 226.42 acres of water a day. Hawaiians will be able to gather ple and culture. DHHL water resource planner, 'opae and hihiwai and other Colette Machado, a working demands, and numerous single is in the hands of the commis- Charlie Ice, explains, "We want- forms of stream wildlife." group member and advocate of family homes are putting an ever sion .... But the input from the ed to put some pressure on the Holt added that discussions native Hawaiian water rights, increasing strain on water supply. working group is important in commission to look seriously at about water priorities have large- argues that if Hawaiian needs are Staff and budget shortages have that process." future homelands water needs." ly focused on agricultural and not taken into consideration there made the water commission Now most water comes from Their present position supports domestic needs with considerable won't be much Hawaiian left in dependent on the Moloka' i the Kualapu'u reservoir and the the view that Moloka'i become emphasis on Hawaiian homes. Hawai'i. "This is our last battle, Working Group to provide infor- Kualapu'u aquifer in central the breadbasket of the state. Very little has been said about if they take the water away we mation about the island's water Moloka'i, surface and ground However, some question whether golf. will have nothing." interests. The working group is water sources that provide more this level of development is in the The working group is entering Moloka'i 's water issues are important because it involves the than enough water for present best interest of the island, espe- the final round of negotiations complex, highly charged and crit- community formulating what water needs. The issue is the cially because allowing home- and expects to give a recommen- ically important for native should be the final word on water future. Without some sort of lands to use most of the water dation to the Water Commission Hawaiians. On top of the project- development on the island. agreement on water allocation, would take it away from hospital shortly. What they decide will go ed needs of DHHL, Japanese "The Water Code had inade- Moloka' i will suffer serious and school projects, not to men- along way in determining what developer Tokyo Kosan (known quately addressed the needs of water shortages into the next cen- tion significantly alter the face of shape the Hawaiian nation will locally as Kukui Moloka' i) is the island and the Commission tury. the island. take into the next century. Mei (May) 1993 - 'Ao'ao 'Eiwa (Page 9) KS/BE head gets '0'0 award "The Hawaiian Way" , Filmmaker Eddie Kamae Kamehameha Schools presi- Chun holds a M.A. and B.A. in degree in environmental health dent, Dr. Michael Chun, was civil engineering. He took his engineering. awarded the ' 0 '6 award by the doctorate at the University of Three years ago he was named takes Hawai'i's aloha to Hawaiian BusinesslProfessional Kansas, where he received his Hawai'i State Engineer by the Association at a banquet held Hawai' i Society of Professional the nation's capitol last month at the Willows restau- Engineers. rant. Since 1990, Chun has been a "The HawaiianWay, " a new looks to the heart and soul of The award is given to native voting member of the Board of film about Hawaiian slack key Hawai'i through the art and tradi- Hawaiian business or profession- Directors for Alexander and guitar by Hawaiian musician and tion of Hawaiian key al individuals who have excelled Baldwin, Inc., and Matson filmmaker Eddie Kamae, opens music. Slack key style has been at their chosen profession. Navigation Co., Inc. on May 8 at the American Film defined as "the combination of Prior to his appointment as In his work at Kamehameha Institute's special " Hawaiian loosening the guitar strings, with Kamehameha president in 1988, Schools, Chun oversees 3,200 Day" at Kennedy Center in the thumb playing the bass Chun was vice-president of Park kindergarten through grade 12 Washington, D.C. Kamae is the strings, to produce dominant and Engineering, a Hawai'i engineer- students. Kamehameha Schools first Hawaiian ing consulting firm. He worked serves an additional 40,000 filmmaker to as chief engineer for former native Hawaiians annually be honored in Mayor Eileen Anderson's admin- through 50 early education and this way by istration from 1981-85 and taught community education programs the AFI. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa offered at over 100 sites Kamae's trip from 1970-81 where he directed statewide. The Schools' annual is sponsored graduate instruction and research budget is $72.5 million and its in part by a in environmental engineering. Dr. Michael Chun staff numbers about 1,000. grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Special free screenings of Kamae's two previous doc- umentaries will open the program. T-SHIRTS: Bright red Beefy Tees with white BADGES: Blue button with white lettering "Li'a: the Slack key master Fred Punahou, shown here and blue sill< screening. All sizes available. 2.25 inches across . Attached Hawaiian flag legacy of a playing with a paper bag over his hand, is screened on white ribbon 4 inches long. Hawaiian one of many musicians featured in "The man," (show- Hawaiian Way.' Photos by Myrna Kamae ing at 2 p.m.) is a tribute to the life, music and subdominant harmonies while the Waipi'o valley home of beloved other fingers pluck the melody on Big Island composer Sam Li 'a. "Listen to the Forest," (4:30 p.m.) is an environ- mental documentary based on "malama ' aina,' caring for the earth as physical habi- tat as well as source of spiritual nourishment. An evening concert follows, featuring Rolland Kaalekahi, Sr., of Moloka'i . Eddie Kamae and the $16 each or 2 for $30 $2 each or 3 for $5 Sons of Hawai ' i. the upper strings." Different tun- Tickets for both evening ings are favored by musicians, THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE CONTINUES screenings are $6 and may be each producing a unique and January 17, 1993 is past, but the struggle for justice goes on. You can help the campaign by ordered through the AFI box pleasant sound. purchasing commemorative T-Shirts and badges from the Office of HawaiianAffairs - all proceeds office at (202) 785-4601 from 5- Filmmaker Kamae said he has go to the Native Hawaiian Rights Fund. Both items carry replicas of the offiCial flag of the Hawaiian 10 p.m. All three documentaries approached the film with the goal nation (slightly longer in proportion than the state flagl . are part of Kamae's continuing of showing how families have " Hawaiian Legacy" series, and shared their music from genera- were produced by his wife, tion to generation. Their stories CLIP FORM AT BOTTOM. INDICATE NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS (AND PROPER SIZE I OR Myrna. "The Hawaiian Way" is are told as they get together and BADGES. AND SEND TO: Native HawaIIan Rights Fund also produced by Honolulu cam- enjoy themselves. Some musi- Office of HawaIIan Affairs eraman and documentary editor, cians are young, some old, some 7" Kaplolanl Blvd., Suite 500 Rodney A. Ohtani. Narrator for well-known, others less famous Honolulu, HawaII 968' J the series is noted chanter but no less gifted. Ka'upena Wong. Musicians featured include FOR MORE INFORMATION. CALL OHAAT 586-3777 "The Hawaiian Way" (to be Dennis Kamakahi, Ledward shown at 7 and 9:30 p.m.) is a Ka'apana, George Kuo, Manu 68-minute documentary which Kahaiali'i, Aunty Alice Namakelua, Rolland "Lale" Kaalekahi, Sr., Malaki Kanahele and Fred Punahou, among others. The Kamaes eventual- ly plan to edit "The Hawaiian Way" into a television-length feature they hope will be shown on Hawai'i television as Malaki Kanahele, of Ni'ihau well as in the schools. 'uDti (page 10) Mei (May) 1993 Kona community strives to restore Ahu'ena Heiau
by Jeff Clark OloJupe ke a/aka'i 'uhane, structure. the community members joined dents from Kona Waena High The people of Kona, instead of Pau.ai kamahe/e, The former owners of the .hotel, forces as the Ahu'ena Heiau School have helped by gathering. sitting lfack an'if watcliliig a He kanaka he 'kua e Kane AmFac Ltd., had restored the Restoration Committee, repre- ti leaves and ·sugar cane for- nificant heiau further deteriorate, . (Ololupe, guide of spirits, structures in the 19708 but the senting the Kailua-Kona commu- thatching. materials. are taking an active role its kahu Destroying traveler, site was not regularly maintained nity, Hawaiian civic organiza- OHAis one of a number of (caretakers): the Big Island com- [Destroy] the man [and] the spir- and fell into disrepair. Wave tions, the state Department of organizations which has been munity is banding together to it, 0 Kane.) action has caused part of the plat- Land and Natural Resources approached by the committee to maIama a piece of Hawaiian reli- Hawaiians are not alone in form's makai wall to come apart, (Historic Preservation Division), help pay for the restoration. gion, culture and history. assigning the site significance: in and a combination of wind, and businesses. The committee Said Pelekai, "Outside of Hale Abu'ena Heiau, on the grounds 1985 the federal government list- insects and vandals has left the formed a non-profit organization, o Keawe. there is not another of the King Kamehameha' s Kona ed the Kamakahonu complex, thatching full of holes. Hurricane Ahu'ena Heiau, Inc. (AHI), to heiau with (this type of) struc- Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, is restore and maintain the heiau. tures on it, even though it is only part of the Kamakahonu com- OHA contributes secretarial sup- a replica. Because Kamakahonu plex, King Kamehameha the port. was where Kamehameha I spent Great's royal residence, located Last fall AHl asked OHA for his last days, trained on the northwestern edge of assistance, and OHA recom- Kamehameha II, and consulted Kailua Bay. The heiau is a mended the group go to the with his chief, it stands to com- mapele, or thatched temple, dedi- Legislature to get funding. Then- memorate those events (and cated to the worship of Lono. government affairs officer Jalna times). Kamehameha worshiped, ruled, Keala drafted legislation (House "The whole notion is that held court, and died (1819) at Bill 1978 and Senate Bill 1902) Hawaiians need (something) tan- Kamakahonu, which was also the prior to the start of this year's gible to remind them, not just to site of the 'ai noa, or abolishment session, and this year culture offi- know the history, but to also give of Hawai'i's ancient kapu sys- cer Pikake Pelekai lobbied at the them a sense of pride. If you tem. Capitol. At AHI's request, OHA make someone proud of their cul- Before Kamehameha rebuilt it was to be the state agency to ture, and make them feel better and rededicated it to Lono, god of receive, manage and expend the about themselves, you can only peace, prosperity and agriculture, funds. However, presumably make that person better." Ahu'ena, which: means "red-hot because the state is looking at a Meanwhile, Daryl Lee, HTH 's heap," was used for human sacri- tight budget, both bills died. director of finance and chairman fices. Historian-- John Papa 'I'i ,.1 But, much to its credit, "the of the restoration committee, said wrote that one of the images pre- Ahu'ena Heiau is being restored by the Kona community. community felt it was important a scaffoHling is up and a small sent on tITe platform was that of enough to go ahead" and begin crew is performing the work. an ololupe god, one which led including Abu'ena, as a National 'Iniki exacerbated the damage. the restoration, said Pelekai. AHI "We're videotaping some of the spirits to death. 'I'i quotes a Historic Landmark and designat- When HTH Corporation bought got support (money, time and key construction techniques that prayer recited on the heiau: ed the heiau a certified historic the property in 1991 , it was effort) from the Kona business can be used on other reconstruc- informed by the Historic and civic community, various tions," he added. Preservation Division of the state corporations including Bank of Anyone wishing to contribute Legislators debate Department of Land and Natural Hawai'i, the Hawai'i Vi sitors funds or otherwise lend a hand Resources that the responsibility Bureau, the Council of Hotels, can write Ahu'ena Heiau, Inc_, sovereignty bills of ownership included mainte- etc., and the hotel. Consultant c/o King Kamehameha's Kona nance of the heiau. Last summer David Mauna Roy, a specialist in Beach Hotel, 75-560 Pal ani Rd., continued from page 1 "The big difference is whether the firm was approached by some Hawaiian cultural restoration, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, or call The new version of HB 1992 HD a special committee should be members of the Kailua-Kona was hired to begin work. the hotel's general manager, 2 SD 1 deleted language specify- convened to work out the details, community who wanted the Members of the Kona Hawaiian Kenneth Ching, at 329-2911. ing that the Loa'a Ka Pono would or whether the details should be structures refurbished. HTH and Civic Club and Hawaiian stu- be bicameral (meaning it would put in the bill. I'm hoping the have two houses, as does details are put in the (final sover- Congress and the state eignty) bill, so we have a road Legislature) at the request of Ka map. Otherwise it'll be like Na Mamo photo show continues Lahui Kia'aina Mililani Trask, 'We're going to Kalihi but we who said a bicameral decision- don't know what route we're Bishop Museum is extending black and white photos covering Hartwell. making body is totally alien to going to take and we don't know the closing date of its photo-doc- 12 subjects of Hawaiian culture, The photos cover such areas of the Hawaiian experience. when we're going to get there,' " umentary "Na Mamo: Today's is the result of four years of Hawaiian culture as hula, surfing, Trask proposed that it be he said. Hawaiian People." Admission is research, interviews and photog- healing spirituality and the quest amended to identify the 15 orga- During the hearing by the free. raphy by photographer Anne for sovereignty. There is also a represented on the House Committee on Finance, "Na Mamo," a collection of 90 Kapulani Landgraf and writer Jay section on mele (song) with text LOC: OHA, Ka Lahui, the Rep. Gene Ward said he wanted and photos of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the to have a frank discussion, to the Makaha Hawaiian Civic Clubs Political ensure that the Legislature is Sons of Ni'ihau, Action Committee, the Council "straight" with the Hawaiian sov- recent winners of Hawaiian Organizations, Ka ereignty advocates, and vice of five Na Hoku Pakaukau, the Institute for the versa. Concerned the Hawaiians Hanohano Advancement of Hawaiian were being set up for a fall, he awards. Their Affairs, 'Ohana 0 Hawai'i, the said that nationhood involves . winning album, Pro-Sovereignty Working Group, land and power and that these "Ho'oluana," Na 'Oiwi, the State Council of issues can sometimes be laden provides the Hawaiian Homes Associations, with civil strife. He asked what background Hui Na'auao, Alu Like, the would happen if the Hawaiians music to the Hawai'i Business and held their convention and came exhibit. Professional Association and the back to the Legislature with a Bishop Mu- Hou Hawaiians. document and the Legislature seum is located OHA government affairs offi- said, "We didn't mean this." at 1525 Bernice cer Donald Scott Bowman III DeSoto said she expects the St. and is open said, "The whole idea (of the document will be reasonable, but daily from 9 Legislature) has been to take the not perfect and pa' a (firm) and a.m.-5 p.m. For House bill and the Senate bill and will likely have to be changed, more informa- somehow mesh them." This just as the U.S. Constitution and tion, call 847- began when the original House the state constitutions have been 3511. bill, introduced by OHA, was amended many times. amended to include a plebiscite Then Ward asked, "Is secession Craftsman Kana'e Keawe uses tufts of feathers to weave a traditional cape. and the dates it outlined for the a possible option?" To which From the exhibit "Na Mamo: Today's Hawaiian People," Bishop Museum, convention process were pushed DeSoto replied, "Not to this tita." Hall of Discovery. Photo by Anne Landgraf back. ------
Mei (May) 1993 Wf)l OIll 0 OOf\ 'Ao'ao 'Umikiimikahi (Page 11) Pacific Islanders support indigenous media presence
by Deborah Ward ducing their own programs for Asian-Americans, Black Carol Ann Ibanez, secretary associate director; Alani Apio, Pacific Islanders in local broadcast and national and Americans, Latino-Americans, (Guama), David H. Kalama, Jr. operations manager; Upuia Karite Communications, a non-profit international distribution. Native Americans and Pacific (Hawai'i), Solomona Aoelua Ahkiong, administrative consul- organization, was created a year PIC is the newest member of Islanders. (Virginia), Lurline McGregor tant; and Melanie Kala-Trono, ago to assist and teach indige- the National Public Broadcast- PIC's first year project funding (Hawai'i), Therese A. Matanane project manager. nous Pacific peoples from ing Minority Programming totaled $450,000 from the (Guam), and William H. PIC's 1993 budget is $450,000. Hawai'i, Guam, the Northern Consortia, a network of minority Corporation for Public Broad- LeGalley (American Samoa). In the second year of their CPB Marianas islands, and American programming organizations, casting. Of that amount, PIC Its Honolulu head Office is grant, PIC staff will: Samoa to control their own image established by CPB 13 years ago awarded $167,000 in film and located at 1221 Kapi'olani Blvd. • hire a new executive director; in the broadcast media by pro- to serve the media needs of television production grants for Suite #6A-4, Honolulu, Hawai'i • offer training workshops and development, continuation or 96814. Tel: (808) 591-0059. seminars (slated: Hector Galan, a completion of new or existing Staff are: Marsha Joyner, man- Mexican-American producer who programs. Eight projects were aging consultant; Sharon Custer, continued on page 23 recent PIC grant awardees, with three alternates. Completed pro- jects must be submitted to PBS, where they may be seen national- ly. PIC sponsors production intern- ships, training workshops and public forums designed to increase and expand the pool of native talent in all areas of broad- cast media: producing, directing, writing, management, acting and editing. PIC also assists in the marketing and distribution of Pacific Islander projects to broad- cast and non-broadcast entities. PIC is headed by an interna- tional board of directors consist- ing of Martha Carrell, president PIC director David Kalama (left), Marsha Joyner, managing (Los' Angeles); Kilali Alailima, Vendors sought to offer consultant and Alani Apio, operations manager. treasurer (American Samoa), discounts to Hawaiians
Busineses interested in reach- abroad. ing the Hawaiian market should To expand on the present range , take advantage of an opportunity of available benefits, OHA needs to offer discount rates to the kokua of Hawaiian and other Hawaiians through the Operation vendors. Businesses and individ- • 'Ohana Hawaiian enrollment uals interested in offering dis- program. This registration of all count rates of any type to card- Hawaiians, both in Hawai'i and carrying Hawaiians in Operation overseas, is being conducted by 'Ohana are invited to fill out the the planning and research divi- form below and mail it to sion of OHA. Its purpose is to Operation 'Ohana, c/o Office of locate and register all Hawaiians, Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi'olani GET FREE GIFTS and to verify their ancestry, in Blvd., Suite 500, Honolulu, For getting and medical care during pregnancy. early regular order that Hawaiians may claim Hawai'i 9681 6. Or phone 586- a variety of present benefits and 3741 or 586-3754. services throughout the state. Operation 'Ohana builds upon Available at: Gifts Include: OHA anticipates additional Hawaiian values and traditions, • Oahu • Pregnancy calendar and future entitlements to become primarily that of ' ohana, the Honolulu, Kahuku, appointment magnet available provided that fe deral extended family that is the back- Kalihi, Wahiawa, • Fanny Pack legislation on land claims and bone of Hawaiian society. Waimanalo restitution is passed. At present, • Maternity T-Shirt Furthermore, Operation ' Ohana • Big Island 15,000 Hawaiians are now will provide a consistent and uni- Hilo & Kona • Tote Bag enrolled and Operation 'Ohana is versal means of identifying the • Kauai • Insulated Lunch Bag continuing to register Hawaiians Hawaiian people. in Hawai' i, on the mainland and Lihue & Waimea • Water Bottle r------, • Maui • Hair Brush : Operation 'Ohana Vendor Response Form Wa iluku I I • Bus Passes I • Molokai I • Gas Gift Certificates :1_ Nes I am interested in offering discount rates Kaunakakai I • Receive a free gift at I I each appointment! :Name of business I ------:------I I I :Address: If you think you're pregnant, I ------: Tel: ______get medical care today! Call your doctor, clinic, I I I or MothersCare Phoneline. !Contact person: ______I I !Type of business: ______I I !Type of discount: ______I I Oahu 973-3020/ Neighbor Islands 1-800-772-3020 I :Conditions for discount: ______IL ______I 'AD'ao 'lJmjIg1m8.na (Page 12) Mei (May) 1993 Learning and community go hand-in-hand in Papakolea
by Jeff Clark Because of the ' ohana activities education for Hawaiian neighbor- Nitta acts as a bridge between INVITATION: It's Saturday morning, a time occupying many students during hoods. parent and school, visiting with when the 'opio, released from the the holiday weekend, it's a small Although Nitta conducted a the teachers and administration Everyone is invited Monday-through-Friday school group. But as kumu Liela Nitta session last summer, the school and gradually acquainting the grind, get a chance to be kids says, "No matter how many officially opened in November parent with the educators. Parents to come and help dedi- again. There's the beach, sports, come, we'll be here. Even if there 1992. A school board was formed are the front-line teachers, Nitta cate Kula no ni Po'e picnics, cartoons .... are just two students, we'll teach by the officers of the Papakolea said, and she is helping them Hawai'i when the But up at PapakOlea, there's them." Community Association, which "reclaim their right to educate school is blessed on something special going on. The Kula no na Po'e Hawai'i 0 gives the school free use of its their children." Saturday, May 22. community has taken a room PapakOlea, Kewalo, Kalawahine recreation center at Papakolea Taking their front-line positions with a table, some chairs, and a (which translates to "school for Park. as volunteers are JoeAnn Come by the Papa- blackboard, combined these with the Hawaiians of Papakolea, Nona Freitas, director of the Helekahi, Nani Kaheaku, kolea Park between 11 the sincere desire to learn, and Kewalo and Kalawahine home- community association and a Promise Kaanapu, Puni a.m. and 2 p.m. and created a vibrant experience. steads") is an innovative "school" Kula no na Po'e Hawai'i volun- Kekauoha, Lani White, Nellie enjoy a potluck pi'ina. Welcome to Kula no na Po'e that holds classes Saturday morn- teer, said, "Credit goes to all the Kalamau and Winona Freitas. This is a great chance Hawai'i. ings for homestead residents who parents who sit on the board. When work is complete and the to learn more about the They believe in the work that two short hours come to an end, we're doing, and that's what everybody enjoys a little food, school, meet everyone makes the difference. They have which is the Hawaiian way. involved, and show children in school, but their love "They don't come here to eat, it's support. is for the whole community, not just part of it," Nitta said. "We just for their own. These parents work, and then we eat and have a comed by the kumu, and it's pos- are making a difference." little talk story and then we're sible their curiosity may blossom OHA 's education division pau." into participation. funded last year's 4-week sum- The doors to the hale are open For more information on Kula mer session, will do the same for as all this learning and sharing is no na Po'e Hawai'i, write Bob this year's summer session, and taking place, and other neighbor- and Nona Freitas at 547 Kauhane has also provided some in-kind hood kids out enjoying their St., Honolulu, HI 96813, or call services, like printing materials. Saturday peek through the door, Non'a at 449-1580 (daytime) or Kula no na Po'e Hawai'i received wander in and out, and filch the 536-7161 (evenings and week- $3,200 of the $196,274 in OHA occasional pastry. They are wel- ends). See you in school. tutorial money shared by schools statewide. OHA education officer Rona Rodenhurst said Nitta's work is exemplary because the school is , trying to empower the commu- Jennifer Montez, left, and Chanti Nicholas practice writing. ni!y to own." Photo by Jeff Clark Waiua Kaanapu is a Roosevelt This particular Saturday, the feel they could u e some extra High 10th grader who says he morning before Easter, finds ele- kokua in making the grade. frequents Kula no na Po'e mentary students Jennifer Classes are held for elementary, Hawai' i because he "needs the Montez, Chanti Nicholas and intermediate and high school stu- help." Here's hi s view: "Some Melissa Paalani preparing for the dents, and the project is also people say Hawaiian kids are writing portion of the SATs by helping adult community mem- dumb; I don't think so. If you just composing a short letter to the bers get their high school GEDs. give us a chance, we get 'em." kumu telling about themselves. The school is run by the com- Seven to 10 students usually Then after some talk story about munity with help from Nitta, a show up for the sessions. In the the need for complete sentences lecturer and graduate assistant in days following each session, and subject-verb agreement, the the College of Education at UH. Nitta follows up by phoning par- haumana compose letters to their Nina, who is Hawaiian, is work- ents, and, with parents' permis- principals sounding off about the ing to get her doctorate, and her sion, visits the schools to monitor possible banning of pogs. dissertation is on community the child's progress. Educator Liela Nitta is helping Papakolea educate its own. Photo by Jeff Clark OHA funds provide tutoring to public school students by Jeff Clark set up its own program. their academic skills. over $36,000. In previous years do grade-level work and/or be Thanks to the Office of In the past OHA primarily Says OHA education specialist only four or five schools applied promoted, to graduate with a 2.0- Hawaiian Affairs, during this funded tutorials for high school Ka ' iulani Vincent, "Funding for and received funds. Vincent or-better grade point average, and school year 38 island public students in danger of not graduat- tutorial programs is just one of hopes the Legislature will pro- to improve test scores and attitu- schools are sharing $196,274 to ing, but several years ago OHA the ways that we can assist the vide as much or more funding for dinal ratings. fund tutorial projects. The money began funding tutorials for students." 1993-94 as it did for this year. These are the schools that was allotted to the OHA educa- younger students in hopes they The funding for tutorials has The purpose of the funds, received OHA tutoring money tion division's budget by the state counld avoid that kind of acade- grown tremendously. During which went to schools on every this year: Legislature, and each school has mic trouble by strengthening 1991-92, 15 schools shared just major island, is to help students Hawai'i Kaua'i O'ahu Hilo High School Kapa'a Elementary School Honoka'a High & Elementary School Kapa'a High & Intermediate School Leilehua High School Kailua Intermediate School Ho' okena School Kekaha School Waialua High School Kailua High School Kahakai Elementary Koloa School Roosevelt High School Kapunahala School Ka'ii High & Pahala Elementary School Leihokii Elementary School Keolu Elementary School Keaukaha Elementary School Makaha Elementary School Pii ' ohala (Kula Kaiapuni 0 Kohala High School Maui Makakilo Elementary School Puohala) Pahoa High & Elementary School Lahainaluna High School Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waiahole Elementary School Waiakea High School Pa'ia School Pearl City High School Waimanalo Elementary & Waimea Elementary & Intermediate School Wai'anae Elementary School Intermediate School Waiau Elementary School Papakolea Community Moloka'i Benjamin Parker Elementary School School (Kula no na Po'e Lana'i Moloka'i High & Intermediate School Blanche Pope' Elementary School Hawai'i) Lana'i High & Elementary School / _/ Mei (May) 1993 'Ao'ao 'UmiIa1nJBkoIu (Page 13) In preparation for U.S. Senate Education Summit OHA asks for community mana'o on education
by Jeff Clark knowledge. Rodenhurst said the Department of Education (DOE); to identify the educational oppor- and advocate for Hawaiian edu- When you talk Hawaiian edu- meetings helped develop a con- • the Native Hawaiian Higher tunities needed for Hawaiians, cational programs. cation, you talk about the whole sensus on Hawaiian education to Education Program, a counseling current educational programs that Cachola stressed to the parents 'ohana. present at the summit. This and scholarship program at [the] need to be improved, expanded that education is more than just a That was the mana' o expressed involved receiving testimony on Kamehameha Schools; or abolished; and systems or school process, it also involves when the education division of community needs and desires for • the Native Hawaiian Model mechanisms which need to be the family and community. And the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian education, and devel- Curriculum Implementation implemented for Hawaiian edu- it's a lifelong process: learning held a series of 12 statewide oping a list of Hawaiian educa- Project, which involves improv- cation. should continue uninterrupted community meetings in anticipa- tional priorities. ing the Kamehameha Schools Parental and family involve- "from womb to tomb," he said. tion of the Native Hawaiian The Native Hawaiian Early Education Project (KEEP); ment was the most important area Parents also need education, Education Summit scheduled for Education Act (NHEA) was • the Kamehameha Schools needing improvement, according said Nanakuli meeting partici- April . 24-25 in Honolulu. passed by Congress in to comments made March 29 in pants. Parents need to be taught Conducted by the U.S. Senate 1988 to address the edu- Honolulu at Lin- educational strategies: Committee on Indian Affairs, the cational needs of coln Elementary one participant noted summit was to addre s the reau- Hawaiians, as document- (which serves the that some parents get thorization of the Native ed in 1983 by the Papakolea, Ke- mad when their chil- Ha waiian Education Act (see Kamehameha Schools- walo, and Ka- dren come home with next month's issue for an article funded Native Hawaiian lawahine home- homework, because on the summit). Education Assessment steads) and April they don't understand OHA education officer Rona Project. The act 's cur- I at Niinaikapono homework's purpose. Rodenhurst said the Hawaiian rent authorization is for Elementary in Another speaker said community ' s mana' o is that to $6.5 million, but the Naniikuli. some parents also educate Hawaiians you need to reauthorization probably At Lincoln, one need to be taught par- ··take a look at the whole child, won't receive as much of the participants enting skills, and still the child and the family. The suc- funding, Rodenhurst called for strong another said walk-in cess of Hawaiian language said. The report generat- Ka Ipu 0 Ka 'Ike grassroots parental Rona Rodenhurst counseling should be immersion is largely due to ed after the summit will involvement in the education available for all family members. (requiring) the family's involve- be submitted to graphic by Jacob McGuire process, lamenting that parent At Nanaikapono, Mamo Aki, ment." The availability of adult President Clinton and Family-Based Education Centers, groups are currently not orga- who handles parental involve- educational opportunities is vital, Congress. prenatal care and preschool ser- nized enough to make a differ- ment for the Pihana Na Mamo and, Rodenhurst added, "Another There are six programs current- vices; and ence, and seem to be ignored by program, said that in her job she important idea was that Hawaiian ly funded by the Native Hawaiian • the Piinana Leo Project, native tr.e DOE. visits homes to learn about fami- values must become the founda- Education Act: Hawaiian language immersion Fred Cachola, Kamehameha lies' lifestyles and attitudes tion of Hawaiian education." • Na Pua No'eau, a UH Hilo- preschools. Schools community education toward education, and suggests The series of community meet- based education project for gifted Those attending the community director, suggested Hawaiians ways to improve students' at- ing was called "Ka Ipu 0 ka 'Ike and talented children; meetings were asked to fill out a need an ongoing education advo- home learning environments. (the Gourd of Wisdom)," which • Pihana Na Mamo, a special edu- questionnaire asking for a defini- cacy group, sort of "a Hawaiian refers to drawing on communal cation program with the tion of Hawaiian education, and board of education," to monitor continued on page 20 Talking story with superteacher Lisa Halani Berard
Interview by Jeff Clark them up to raise their scores - ' Oh, this hard.' They' re seeing dents who followed the canoe, strengths seem to be visual, She's been written up in the that wasn't the point. I just want- where they're weak. That's OK, and really did something differ- hands-on practical, strengths that newspaper, appeared on TV, and ed them to care about where they because if these scores do stay ent with learning. They would go you'll never see on the SATS. honored by the state Legislature live, where they go to school ... the same, then we (educators) down and talk to him through With this rally I wanted to show- ... but you get the impression and I thought it was the perfect have a lot to be accountable for. PEACESAT, the telecommunica- case their strengths. We displayed that, although grateful for the time to use this SAT testing as a Because in the past you could tions system at UH. He explained their art work. These kids are recognition, Lisa Halani Berard practice ground for a kind of blame the kids for apathy. But to them that out of all the stu- nationally recognized for their would rather just teach. commitment that their communi- this time, if they're really doing dents he spoke with during the art. So it was, "This is where you Berard, an English teacher at ty needs. their best, then it' s a good indica- voyage, they were the most excel. Hokiile'a. This is where Nanakuli Intermediate who last You've got to work in it every tor of what we're not doing - the intelligent. It was great. you excel." Hopefully the kids year won an award naming her day to see the whole attitude schools and the parents. So Academically that was some- were thinking, "Yeah, I do have the nation's number-one first- towards education, towards that's why I wanted this rally. thing that worked. They worked some intelligence, some smarts. It year teacher, grew up in Los learning ... there's a lot of nega- KWO: I could hard. They may not be what's on this test, Angeles and went to school at tive attitude. And it's such a see where they read like they but I can." UCLA, but kept in touch with hard thing to see when I look at would show up , never read KWO: I can imagine them think- her Hawaiian heritage. As a what these kids can do, and I see do their best, before. He ing, "There's no test that can result, she knew early on that that attitude-wise, there's not a and then not be asked these measure me," and coming away Naniikuli was where she wanted desire to do. I know in skills real happy with heavy, heavy with pride. to teach. From hearing her talk they're already weak, but they've their best . ... questions, and Absolutely. But the thing is, it's obvious she holds a special been weak since kindergarten; so and maybe want the kids were that pride hasn't been there, that place in her heart for Hawaiian there's this (lack of) self-esteem, to do something grouped into pride in their own achievements 'opio. this lack of confidence in their about that. teams, and the and what they can do. Now in her second year of academic abilities. Yes! It's team with the KWO: So you think attitude and teaching, Berard is certain low Historically, these Nanakuli beautiful to see best answer self-esteem are the main ... SAT scores do not provide an kids have just shown up, filled in them seriously got to go and Oh yeah, yeah. Ability-wise accurate picture of the Wai' anae any kine and turned 'em in; supporting each talk to Nainoa they've just gotten ripped off Coast students. So in April she that's why they're at the bottom. other. We ' ve and give the since kindergarten. (From) organized a rally to motivate So with this rally we discussed never had this answer. That pretesting our Hawaiian children, them for the upcoming tests, but why we're at this bottom, and my atmosphere. I tied so beauti- (we know that) they come in stressed that scores were not the intent was to rally them to show think that rally fully into the lacking. They aren't ready to rally's focus; her message was up and do their best. And just sparked it. rally. deal with kindergarten concepts. . more general: "Show up and do (ha ve) that phrase resound KWO: (HokU- Lisa Halani Berard My other KWO: Why is that? your best." through their whole life. Show navigator) reason for hav- From what they say, the pre- up and do your best. Nainoa Thompson was there? ing the rally was to show that the paredness in the homes in com- KWO: What gave you the idea It's working because they are Yes. It was so good because scores don't measure all of our munication skills, in reading, for this rally? doing their best. And they're when the Hokiile'a voyaged students' learning. You can't those things ... they're behind. This SAT thing, with all the getting frustrated. They're fmd- home from Rarotonga, my stu- assess what they know. Our pressure, I didn't want to pump ing as each testing day goes on, dents followed. We had 200 stu- native Hawaiian children's continued on page 14
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You compare kapa across all of they're up until one in the morn- way to live. Superteacher Polynesia, and the Hawaiians ing . ... These teachers are above I am really obsessive about my continued from page 13 had the most intricate patterns, and beyond, and we can't wait work. I love it. I can't think of a that whole notion, "I'm going to for the lawmakers to do what's better way to spend my life. I They're not verbal. I can attest to - wish every mother and father learn but then I'm going to take right, which is to compensate really can't. It's so hard to see that with my own students. when they have a child really it and add on, create, innovate .... educators for the energy they the potential and know what Maybe it's cultural or maybe it's understands the responsibility. KWO: Any final thoughts on expend, so we've got to recruit their limitations are because of just community, I'm really trying There's so much "School should teaching? those to whom it doesn't matter. their situation. Those are the to figure it out. Maybe in their take care of it all, teach 'em To me, it 's the noblest, grand- You can't be driven by the dollar things we need to change. I think homes they' ve been told to be everything." Without that family est, it should be the most presti- and be a teacher. You've got to that's what I'll spend the next seen and heard. My sense is that link ... But then again I can't gious profession we have in this love kids. 50-60 years of my life doing. they haven't been expressing blame the parents out here country, but it isn't. Any of your To see them feel their growth themselves and developing their because school was awful for dedicated teachers will tell you is awesome. It's an awesome language skills. them, it didn't have any meaning. [Kamehameha Schools/Bishop KWO: With the Hokule 'a, it Estate trustee] Pinky Thompson, seems as if you taught them that First Official Issue Nainoa's father, is really pushing education is not just learning Office of Hawaiian Affairs for a pre-K program to all of our stuff because your teacher says native Hawaiian areas. I love the you have to, that education is a idea that parent and young tod- way to get somewhere. dler will go together and start Yes. They 're learning the math, there. Whatever we can do before they're reading, it's that kind of kindergarten (is important) learning that's different from because once they feel like, "Oh , "English for 40 minutes, math, I cannot," and that happens in the then history." Because that way first or second grade, then that they think, "This is important, attitude is going to stick. I'm really getting something out And they hate to read, hate it, of this," and finally all these sub- hate it, hate it. jects will make en e. KWO: Why? KWO: How can we get the par- It goes beyond culture. I mean ents involved? it' a statewide problem, illitera- They've got to assume that cy. We have intendo, we have front-line responsibility to simply all the e other different stimuli, care about what their children are but to it down and have a book learning. And too many parents come to life .. . are made to be the bad guy, and I KWO: It's not in their experi- think we educators perpetuate ence? that. We call when the kids are in No. What they're seeing on the trouble, they come in when there page is cold, ugly letters that are problems. Just to sit down at make no sense and have no sig- dinner and ask, "What ctid you do nificance. in school, what did you learn I que tion, as an educator with today?" A lot of kids are happy my Nanakuli students, how getting Ds because their parents important it is for them to know a ay, ' A long as you pas , I just dangling participle, you know? want you to get that diploma." So And obviously if I'm going to where is the focus? It' on the prioritize, that's not it. That's grade. It's on this external thing, why we have go to revamp and rather than on the whole process reform - big time. "To prepare of leaming, it 's on this grade. I'd them for the world they're going love to throw all grades out. I to inherit." I think we're failing hate grades. them. KWO: It seems (0 me that educa- I think we kill their imagination tion was very highly valued in very young. From my experience, ancient Hawai'i; are you able to I see this mind-set that's been get the kids in tune with this, and ingrained from either kinder- have them see what their legacy GRADUATING? Do you know a graduate? Maybe you helped someone to garten, first or second grade, is? graduate ... 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News from Washington D.C. by Paul Alexander Mai Wakinekona Mai Washington, D.C. Counsel for OHA What a constitution can be·
As the Hawai'i state Legislature stitution defining the allocation In the late 1800s and again in fairly easy to amend and are ernments, all functions have been wrestles with how to provide for of power between the govern- the 1930s, native governments amended with great frequency. carried out by tribal councils, and a Hawaiian constitutional con- ment and the people. Power is were encouraged to adopt Generally the first section of a there is no separate judiciary or vention, it seems appropriate to also perceived as being inherent Western-style constitutions. constitution, the preamble, pro- executive branch. discuss what a constitution is, or in the government. Oftentimes these "adopted" docu- vides a statement of the purpose· The legislative function can can be. Most modern governments ments did not reflect the culture of the creation of the particular also be organized in many differ- Many people use the phrase have a written constitution. or tradition of the native people. government. For example, "We, ent ways. The first issue con- "organic document" (meaning Nations with a long tradition of In the last several decades, native the people, in order to form a cerns how much power is dele- living and changing) when defin- government, recorded in custom, governments, particularly Indian more perfect union" forms the gated to any legislative body or ing the term "constitution." This decrees of the rulers, and deci- tribes, have been revising their preamble of the U.S. bodies. Power that is not delegat- is because a constitution provides sions of the courts, will refer to constitution to reflect both their Constitution. Preambles are often ed is usually retained by the peo- the basic or underlying contract their cluster of governing princi- cultural/political values and tradi- short, concise statements of prin- ple. between a people ples as an unwritten tions, as well as to provide for ciples and purposes. Delegations are specific, for and their govern- constitution. Great effective governing mechanisms. Occasionally native govern- example, the power to tax, to ment. Britain's cluster of Constitutions can be very gen- ments have utilized the preamble regulate land use, the power to In democratic ruling documents, eral and deal in broad fundamen- as a place to record key historic contract, and so on. In some trib- societies, it is the customs and de- tal concepts; the Constitution of facts or events that form the col- al constitutions, the legislative people who create crees (such as the the United States is a primary lective history of the native peo- body may only be granted the government and Magna Carta, by example of such a constitution. ple, including references to cul- authority up to a certain point, assign or allow the which the monarchy Generally these constitutions are tural values. and decisions beyond that point government certain gave up power to fairly short and not easily amend- A key component of any con- have to be taken to the people. basic powers, estab- the nobility) is one ed. They rely on a delegation of stitution is the creation of govern- For example, no natural lish conditions for of the more well legislative and executive power mental functions and institutions, resource development, leasing or the exercise of those known "unwritten to governmental entities as the such as an executive branch, a ventures may be entered into powers, and other- constitutions" means of dealing with specific legislative body and a judicial without the approval of the full wise define the scope of that gov- among modem governments. applications of broad principles. body. Various arrangements are electorate of the tribe. Other lim- ernment. In these constitutions Many native governments have Other constitutions can be very possible. In the United States, the itations may require certain types the operative concept is that gov- had unwritten constitutions, specific and contain a. great deal mode has been separation of of contracts to be brought before ernment only has those powers which have guided their govern- of detail concerning the day-to- powers, in which each of the gov- the full voting membership of the delegated to it; it is not the source mental institutions for centuries. day operations of the govern- ernmental functions is carried out tribe or nation for approval. of power itself. Native Hawaiians governed ment; many state constitutions separately. Next month's column will con- In other societies, it may be the themselves for over a thousand are examples of these detailed Separation of powers has not tinue to examine how a constitu- government or ruling members of years without reference to a writ- constitutions. Generally these always been the model in native tion is drafted. th e society who set out the con- ten constitution. specific constitutions need to be governments. In some tribal gov- 'Ai pono, e ola Eat right and live well by Dr. Terry Shintani Where to get calcium without dairy food
Traditionally, Hawaiians never urn helps to prevent osteoporosis. cow's "perfect food." Most dairy country and that 70 percent of the has 205 mg. calcium, 50 calories, ate dairy products, yet they grew But there are many factors foods are so high in fat and cho- world's population can't handle I gram (9 percent) fat. to be tall and strong. What was besides calcium that may cause lesterol that well-informed nutri- the milk sug-.fr in dairy foods. • 1 cup collards (190 grams) has the source of calcium in their osteoporosis, including: tionists now recornmend we sub- There has even been an ominous 148 mg. calcium, 25 calories, diet? Why is calcium so impor- • eating too much protein stantially reduce our intake of report that countries that eat more and only a trace of fat (7 per- tant? • lack of exercise whole dairy food. If it is eaten at dairy foods have more juvenile cent). Ever see an older person • smoking all, we should use the very low onset diabetes. • 1 cup of kelp seaweed (konbu) hunched over as if they couldn't • estrogen imbalance fat or no-fat variety such as skim What sources of calcium can (185 grams) has 317 mg. calci- stand straight? This condition, • lack of vitamin D milk. we eat to get our daily um, 60 calories, trace fat (4 per- known as osteoporosis, happens • excessive intake of phosphorus This is because fat and choles- allowances of calcium without cent). more in women than in men, and • caffeine terol contribute to heart disease the cholesterol and high fat of • 1 cup of turnip greens (144 is the result of the thinning of • sodium (salt) and cancer. Even if you try skim dairy food that contribute to heart grams) has 197 mg. calcium, 30 bones due to the gradual loss of Let's consider some other fac- milk, which has almost no fat or disease, cancer and other illness- calories and trace fat (5 percent calcium. Calcium is important to tors. Dairy food has been pro- cholesterol in it, it is important to es? fat). maintain bone strength. Eating moted as "man' s perfect food." know that milk protein is the Hawaiians ate greens such as You can see that for weight foods that contain enough calci- Actually cow's milk is a baby largest cause of allergy in this Iii' au leaf and limu (seaweed) control, cheese is actually not as which are great fat-free, no-cho- good a source of calcium as high lesterol sources of calcium. Kale, calcium greens and limu. Tofu, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation collard greens and broccoli are which comes from soybeans, other good examples. Spinach, also has a fair amount of calcium. Board of Directors" Meeting Schedule however, has a lot of oxalate that With this information in mind; makes much of the calcium hard you may be more interested in All interested persons are invited to attend NHLC board meet- to absorb. eating some calcium-rich vegeta- For years we have been told bles. One easy way to make ings. Meetings are held at 12 noon at NHLC's offices at 1164 that the best source of calcium is steamed vegetables taste good is Bishop St., Suite 1205, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Phone 521-2302. dairy food. Let's compare dairy to have a sauce. I call this recipe calcium and fat to high calcium "3-2-2-1" sauce. Use it with any greens: steamed vegetable and keep it May 27,1993 ·1 cup whole milk (244 grams) interesting. June 24, 1993 has 288 milligrams (mg.) calci- um, 150 calories, 8 grams (55 "3-2-2-1" sauce July 22, 1993 percent) fat. 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce August 26, 1993 • 1 ounce cheddar cheese (28.4 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard grams) has 204 mg. calcium, 114 2 Tbsp. lemon juice September 23! 1993 calories, 9 grams (74 percent) fat. 1 crushed garlic clove _. • 1 spear of broccoli (190 grams) 'Ao'ao 'Umikiimaono (Page 16) Mei (May) 1993
Ola kino 0 na Hawai'i Hawaiian health horizons
Nutritionist helps heal wrongs of the past by Patrick Johnston parts of the islands. Because says. "As soon as I heard that, I of Science in Public Health in of hotels was, too much." As the first native Hawaiian to native Hawaiians have some of had to accept the challenge." 1969 and immediately started Now, thanks.in part to people receive a degree in nutrition and the most serious health problems Nutritionists, while not doctors, working at the Department of like Dr. Emmett Aluli on a key player in lobbying for the of all ethnic groups statewide, have to go through much of the Health. Moloka'i and DOH health educa- Native Hawaiian Health Care this invariably r------,---,---,---,-, same training, take In 1984, together with doctors tor Art Tani on Kaua' i, there are Act, nutritionist and health cru- means working similar courses, and N aleen Andrade and Emmett native Hawaiian diet programs on sader Claire Hughes has been at closely with the even spend a year Aluli, she embarked on a plan to all major islands. center stage of attempts to make community to interning. make a comprehensive study of Like many others working on native Hawaiians a stronger, address some of Hughes returned native Hawaiian health. The diet issues, Hughes believes that healthier, and in turn, prouder their concerns. to Hawai'i in 1959, Native Hawaiian Health Needs the key to rebuilding the people. Hughes graduated enjoying a certain Assessment Study was presented Hawaiian nation is re-establish- As chief of nutrition at the from Kamehameha notoriety as the fust to Congress in 1985 in an attempt ing some of the customs that Department of Health, Hughes Schools in 1954 and person of Hawaiian to get federal funding for native made Hawaiians a great people. coordinates a variety of health- went on to study ancestry to get a Hawaiian health concerns. The She points out that the first related programs aimed at nutrition at Oregon degree in nutrition. result was the Native Hawaiian impression of Hawaiians by improving the health of State University. It She worked as a Health Care Act, a comprehen- Europeans was that they were tall Hawaiians. These include was an ambitious .;....;;.:=--'--' nutritionist at the sive bill that now provides fund- and "slender of habit" and that N utralink, a disease-prevention endeavor, especially Claire Hughes K a m e ham e h a ing for the Papa Ola Lokahi only with the introduction of a program that helps individuals as instructors at Kamehameha Schools cafeteria and later native Hawaiian health centers high fat diet has the relative change their eating habits to had told her she could never entered University of Hawai'i- around the islands which are car- health of Hawaiians become so avoid disease, and Na Pu 'uwai, complete the course and would Manoa to get a master's degree in rying out the present diet pro- poor. the native Hawaiian health center be better off considering another public health. grams. "In many ways Hawaiians had on Moloka' i. profession. She explains, "I found it diffi- Hughes says that during the a superior culture to that of the Programs target specific loca- "I was told that I would never cult to get into the public health health needs study "native West. Our music, 9ur way of tions and groups on different make it as a nutritionist," she field when I returned from the Hawaiian health was not in reaching consensus, our diet, mainland as most of those vogue" and they had to use a lot were all better than what was involved had graduated from UH of non-government money to get brought here . ... We can't go Diabetes conference and were part of a tight network. things passed. "The lobbying we back to that time but we can try I decided to go back to school to did in Washington was entirely to reverse the that are open some doors." privately funded. We stayed in slowly destroying our people." set for May 19-21 Hughes received her Master's friend's houses because the cost " , The second annual Inter- day which .will feature nearly 30 , OHA tabloi.d to rf;!a'd'ers, national conference on Diabetes The workshops wtll i .•5t,., _..... i-. -t.:;fr ,-. "_",' JIi .. .;n" rr :.- and ative Peoples will be held - . be 'an hour 16ng and seven will ,(' , C'6pies"oftbe OHA Multiple copies of "And the Blv.d, Suite 500, ;Honolulu, May 19-21 , in Honolulu, at the be held each hour. tabloid " And the Earth Shall Earth SHall' Rise'! Hawai'i 96813. ' Ala Moana Hotel. Panel discuss ions will domi- Rise:' Ho'olahui-To Rebuild a free for non-profit use by , Diabetes has become a serious nate the last day 's activities with Natioh," are available free to schools, civic problem for native peoples closing ceremonies carried out interested persons by contacting clubs, com- throughout North America, the by trustee Kanahele. the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. munity orga- Pacific Basin, and Australia. Early registration for the event The colorful four-page supple- nizations, Because of the severity of the will be May 18 at 4 p.m. ment addresses native Hawaiian libraries, busi- problem, and the enormous cost Registration will be at 7:30 for rights and sets the basis for nesses, 'ohana of medical services, health care the first day's event and 8 a.m. native Hawaiian claims for land groups, indi- providers are always looking for for the remaining two days. and self-determination. It was viduals and innovative, culturally sensitive There will be a fitness walk and published in January to coincide anyone inter- approaches to the treatment and hula classes the second and third with the centennial of the illegal ested in learn- prevention of the disease. mornings at 7 a.m. overthrow of the Hawaiian ing about na- The three-day event will pro- Sponsors include the Office of nation in 1893. The document tive Hawaiian vide refresher courses for health Hawaiian Affairs, ·the Wai'anae summarizes the history of the rights. care workers about the latest Coast Comprehensive Health overthrow and explains the fed- To request a cross-cultural innovations in the Center, Native American eral trust relationship with native copy; or treatment of diabetes. Research and Training Center Hawaiians. It also discusses the copies, write Speakers from allover North (Arizona), Indian Health concept of "nation within a to: Office of America will make presentations Service, Medical Services nation" sovereignty, the Native Hawaiian on a variety of topics ranging Branch, Health and Welfare Hawaiian Claims Settlement Act, Affairs, Public from diabetes among native Canada, Assembly of First and proposed federal legislation Information to re-establish the native ;u t....,.,.,t< .. .. Hawaiians, to alcohol and its Nations (Canada), American Office, 711 "".... ",.: :""':
Workshops will attempt to Affiliate, < and the Pacific address specific problems and Rehabilitation Research and types of treatment and panel dis- Training Center. . cussions will bring issues into an . Continuing education credit open forum . will be offered for physicians, The first day of the conference nurses, and pharmacists. An $85 will feature mostly lectures, registration fee is required, Pa'i 'ai Poi Systems: including a presentation froJ1l which covers the .cost of two COUHTERTOP POI Cr KULOLO PROCESSING Wai'anae Diet director Dr. Terry lunches, a reception, and contin- Call: O'ahu 293-1721 Shintani, and Moloka'i physi- uing education units. Kaua'i 822-7583 cian Emmett Aluli. OHA trustee 'For further information write Hawai'i 776-1655 Kamaki Kanahele will moderate or call: Wai' anae Coast the opening ceremonies and Comprehensive Health Center, OHA chairman Clayton Hee will 86-260 Farrington Highway, Are you tired of the high price of poi? present a welcoming address at a Wai'anae, Hawai'i 96792-3199, -Easy to use poi and kiJlolo grinders poolside reception later on in the (808) 696-7081; (Mainland) Dr. -FREE in-home demonstrations day. Robert Young, NARTC, 1642 E. eMake poi at home with your very own grinder Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell will Helen St., Tucson, Arizona -Taro in half/full bags with FREE O'ahu delivery speak at a luncheon the second 85719, (602) 621-5560 .
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Ola kino 0 na Hawai'i
Ke Ola Mamo reaches out to O'ahu Hawaiians
by Deborah L. Ward other medical care (including tra- including outreach, and help with Getting necessary health ser- ditional Hawaiian healers), get home care, follow up, help with vices to Hawaiians on O'ahu is insurance or other payment assis- medical insurance and case mon- the goal of Ke Ola Mamo, the tance, fill out forms, and malama itoring. native Hawaiian health care sys- families and individuals with Ko'olauloa coordinator Luana tem established in 1991. Ke Ola aloha to make sure they get prop- Beck is developing a program to Mamo offices are located in er attention. help high school students prevent Kahuku, Wai'anae, Kalihi, Ke Ola Mamo faces unique diabetes through better nutrition. Honolulu and 'Ewa Beach, and challenges in serving O'ahu's School health fairs have also sites are now being explored in Hawaiians, estimated at 148,198 been a key means to reach Waimanalo, Kane'ohe or in 1988 (according to OHA's Hawaiian students and their fam- Kahalu ' u (Ko' olauloa), Native Hawaiian Data Book), or ilies with health information. Chinatown, Nanakuli and approximately two-thirds of all Ke Ola Mamo conducts free Papak6lea to help Hawaiian Hawaiians in the state. They live community health screenings communities meet their health in the Leeward, Windward, North with the state Department of care needs. Shore and Urban Honolulu dis- Health for diabetes, high blood Executive director is Dexter tricts, in at least 20 distinct com- pressure, lung disease and can- Ke'ala Soares. Ko'olauloa pro- munities and neighborhoods. cer, conditions which affect ject site community coordinator Soares is also exploring ways to Hawaiians in greater numbers is Luana Beck, aided by Carol get health care to homeless than the general state population Anamizu, site coordinator and Hawaiians. He has submitted a because Hawaiians tend not to Adrianne Fernandez. grant application to provide seek care quickly. Three of the eight Ke Ola Mamo staff (left to right): Dexter Ko'olaupoko project site coordi- expanded services to the elderly, Ke Ola Mamo's newest addi- Soares, Carol Anamizu and Luana Beck. nator is MaryAnn Freudenberg. tion will be a mobile van, which, Urban Honolulu site coordinator in partnership with the is Maurice Naleimaile, aided by Department of Health Office of outreach worker Gladys Thomas. Hawaiian Health, will visit iso- Ke Ola Mamo Project Sites Administrative offices were lated rural communities to pro- recently moved to the grounds of vide health education and other Queen's Medical Center, where Urban Honolulu Project Sitel services. Administrative office director Soares hopes to create Soares notes that all of these links with the University of actions will lead to renewed 1250 Lauhala St., Suite A114 Hawai'i medical school, the health and empowerment of Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 American Cancer Institute, 'lmi native Hawaiians, and from this, Phone 537-7200 Ho'ola pre-med program and the health of the Hawaiian Queen's Medical Center to pro- keoJa mamo nation. He says, "Let us be sure Ko'oIauioaIKo'olaupoko Project sites vide program services for we build a strong foundation for Hawaiians. Soares says the great- the 21 st century." Kahuku Hospital, Plantation wing est needs are health education, Ke OIa Mamo's logo, designed Funding for Ke Ola Mamo is Kahuku, Hawai'i 96731 disease prevention, case manage- by Kaulla Clark, represents the provided through the federal Phone 293-5414 ment and active outreach to help dawn of a new age for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Hawaiians get needed health health of Hawaiians. The Act, from the Office of Hawaiian care. design features a circle of Affairs and other grants. The Ola L6kahi, a board consisting of Office of Hawaiian Health. Soares also is looking to devel- aloha, healing ll'au (kalo, ta'i, Native Hawaiian Health Care the representatives from the Newly-appointed executive op program links with Kahuku kukui and 'ulu), the darkness of Act mandated the formation of a University of Hawai'i, director of Papa Ola L6kahi is Hospital, St. Francis Medical pO and light of na'auao, sur- Native Hawaiian Health Care Kamehameha Schools, Alu Like, Hardy Spoebr, who recently left Center, Castle Hospital and the rounded by the Inuenue, sym- System on each of the major the Office of Hawaiian Affairs the Kaho'olawe Island Wai 'anae Coast Comprehensive bol of the islands. islands, to be overseen by Papa and the Department of Health Conveyance Commission. Health Center as well as the Queen Emma Clinic. With the latter's help, students at the UH medical, public health, social work and nursing schools have helped Ke Ola Mamo at commu- OHA planning 'Aha KOpuna '93 nity health screenings as they gain practical experience in cul- turally-sensitive health services. Through their focus on com- 'Aha Kupuna, OHA's gathering of Hawaiian elders, munity outreach, Ke Ola Mamo staff have helped families with all types of medical conditions - will be held Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 on the Big Island at the including high blood pressure, pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid and King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. This year's other illness, otitis media in ..chil- dren (an inflammation of the kupuna conference will be OHA's sixth. For more inner ear that if not treated could lead to infection or loss of hear- ing). information, and to be put on the mailing list, call Ke Ola Mamo aims to provide a system of culturally-competent OHA's education division at 587-3146. services that maximizes rather than duplicates the existing health care service system on O 'ahu . This means that, unlike some other island centers, there are no medical personnel on the Ke Ola Mamo staff. Rather, they help Hawaiians find doctors or
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(This column is open to all OHA trustees to express their 'e OHA Trustee's Views individual views and does not necessarily represent the , Ka mana '0 0 n4 Kahu Waiwai pakahi official position of the OHA board of trustees.) Sovereignty begins in the na 'au
by the Rev. Moses K. Keale, Sr. wishing sovereign recognition for homesteading in 1921-largely • these lands still belong to In conclusion, I told the partici- Trustee, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau -that OHA is an independent through the efforts of our beloved Hawaiians. pants that Hawaiians are proud entity, devoted solely to the inter- Prince Kuhi6, our delegate to A Population. OHA estimates but not arrogant. We need and "There is hereby established an ests of Hawaiians. Congress for 20 years. The trust that there are approximately want the counsel and expertise of Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Hawaiians may suffer the worst has not always been used appro- 225,000 people with native blood those who have successfully Office of Hawaiian Affairs shall statistics for health, education, priately, but a new urgency and and almost half of these are gained their sovereignty. With hold title to all the real and per- and imprisonment, I said, but spirit have been infused in recent younger than 18. that help, we will one day take sonal property now or hereafter they also serve in years with a new A Government. Although our place wi th other native peo- set aside or conveyed to it which key places: gover- commission led by Hawaiians want sovereign power ples as the rightful sovereigns of shall be held in trust nor and U.S. sen a- Hawaiians of great over themselves and their our land and culture. for the native Hawaiians and tor, helping in the talent and determi- resources, we are realists. The My constituents of Hawai'i: Hawaiians." effort to resolve nation. The second right to self-governance can only sovereignty begins from within (Hawai'i State Constitution, XII claims and achieve is the ceded land be secured by arrangement with your na'au-your gut-and is nur- §5). self-determination. trust, lands illegally the United States and to seek sov- tured by your spirituality and I told them we had a given to the U.S. at ereignty without this accommo- culture. Some say that spiritual These historic words marked clear vision of the annexation and dation is pure stupidity! wisdom comes from .the heart. I the state's first step toward recog- road to restored sov- returned to the new By law, I said, OHA is charged say no! Pu'uwai-heart-means nizing the precious human ereignty but had state of Hawai'i in with advancing the interests of lump of water. If you hold it in resource called the native come to learn from L-______1959 to be held in the Hawaiian people. When sov- your hand, it dissipates. Hawaiian, the indigenous people their experiences as well as share trust, at least in part, for native ereignty is assured, Hawaiians Our essence, our being comes of these islands and their host ours, and to ask their help in Hawaiians. These lands-about will create their own government, from the na'au-it is the center of culture. making Hawaiian aspirations a 1.4 million acres-remain contro- undoubtedly through a constitu- one's being. When your na 'au is In February 1991, I addressed reality. I noted that Hawaiians versial, but all Hawaiians agree tional convention where dele- together, you are together. When the Aboriginal Peoples Institute's believed in three elements of suc- that: gates representing ALL you are together, you have International Sovereignty cessful government: • these lands belonged to the gov- Hawaiians, not just a few, will achieved your own sovereignty. Institute in a workshop in A Land Base. Two public land ernment and monarchy of the draft a governing document. Only then can you talk about California. trusts comprise the Hawaiian Kingdom of Hawai'i; This is OHA's greatest role-to sovereignty to others and begin to In trying to capture OHA's land base. The Hawaiian home • they were illegally taken from strengthen and support Hawaiians think of sovereignty for our peo- essence, I told the participants lands trustconsists of approxi- the nation when Hawai' i was in their quest for sovereignty. ple. -sovereign people and those mately 188,000 acres set aside annexed;
(This column is open to all OHA trustees to express their OHA Trustee's Views individual views and does not necessarily represent the ,e Ka mana '0 0 n(J. Kahu Waiwai pakahi official position of the OHA board of trustees.)
Native Hawaiiqns, Ka Lahui, DHHL
by Sam Kealoha they muddy up the lo'i with with legal backing that falls groups, including OHA, are in no been abusing their discretionary Trustee, Moloka'i and Liina'i undefined confusing terminology under the Hawaiian Homes position to dictate to the indige- decision-making powers by keep- like " part Hawai- l==:;;;; Commission Act of nous people of these islands what ing the beneficiaries off their I have been patiently sitting in ians," "Hawaiians," C 1920 and the sec- the process to sovereignty should promised homeland. the back at the room of the "indigenous peo- tion 5(f) provisions be. Representative Virginia Isbell Legislature watching and listen- pie" and " native of the Hawai' i Another high priority issue is has introduced resolution HR 12 ing to all the bills relating to Hawaiians." They Admissions Act. getting our people on homestead and HCR 20 requesting the Hawaiian sovereignty. One thing seem to be taking I am happy to land before everybody of the Legislature allow the beneficia- that stands out like a kiawe tree us for fools. report Ka Lahui blood passes away. For years the ries to restructure their communi- in the middle of a taro patch is The term "native Hawai'i rejects the Department of Hawaiian Home ties in accordance with traditional that no one is clearly defining Hawaiian" means state's position of Lands has been using the excuse values. who the politicians are talking any descendants of continuing to keep that there is no money for infra- The tOOth anniversary of the about. not less than 50 native Hawaiians as structure and that we must abide forced abdication of Queen The state Legislature appoints percent blood of _ _ "wards of the state." by city and county building and Lili' uokalani focuses world atten- themselves on behalf of the the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Mililani Trask, kia'aina (gover- zoning codes. These roadblocks tion on the continued plight of indigenous people of these islands prior to 1778. This is the nor) of the Hawaiian nation, contradict federal intent and are the indigenous people of these islands, but at every opportunity only recognized state definition points 0 t that the state and other created by the state. DHHL has islands.
ft • .• • . Free ACLU brochure as, electric bill help for low-income families I covers right to protest Do you need help with your gas or electric utili- then be reviewed to see if the household is eligi- I The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of ty bills? From May 3 to June 30, 1993 (or until ble. i Hawai'i foundation has printed a short brochure in funds run out, whichever comes first), low- Income criteria: I-person household - up to Hawaiian and English on the right to protest. income fami lies on O'ahu who need help paying $12,060 annual income ( $1 ,005/month). 2-person I Over 6,000 copies were requested by Hawaiian their bills may apply for a one-time credit toward household - up to $16,290 annual income paying either their gas or electricity account. This ($I,357/month). 3-person household - up to organizations and others in the community prior to assistance is being offered by the 1993 Low $20,520 annual income ($1,710/month). For addi- Jan. 17 and it has since been sent to all public high Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) of the tiona I household members add $4,110 for annual school social studies classes. Honolulu Community Action Program. income ($342/month). Speakers from ACLU are also available free to Eligibility is based on specific income criteria Apply at offices of Honolulu Community schools and community groups. and total household assets must not exceed $3500. Action Program in : Central O'ahu- 488-6834; To apply, you will need to present your current Kalihi-Palama-847-486I ; Leahi-732-7755; To receive a free brochure or schedule a speaker, original utility bill, verify your residence (the Wai ' anae-696-4261; Windward-239-5754. call or write the ACLU at P.O. Box 3410, Hon., HI., address listed on the bill) and declare all members Application hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 96801, 545-3410. who live at your residence. Your application will 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday except on holidays. ,
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(This column is open to all OHA trustees to express their OHA Trustee's Views individual views and does not necessarily represent the Ka mana '0 0 n4 Kahu Waiwaipakahi official position of the OHA board of trustees.) A Bellows community we can all live with
by Rowena Akana large parcel of land resplendent necessary military activity and enues from ceded lands, and fail- rebuild the land anp its proper- Trustee-at-Iarge with utilities, roads and water in has admitted the communications ure to move on the reversion of ties. place. The state has zoned the facility could be easily relocated. Bellows denies Hawai'i's origi- Perhaps in a short decade or As the federal government land for 5,000 single family units The Marine Corps small unit nal inhabitants their rightful ben- two, a smartly planned, quality debates whether to demilitarize and an equal amount of agricul- exercises, if ever all that vital, efits. In any event, the military community w-ould be ready to Barbers Point Naval Air Station, tural plots. Rentals (in could continue on a permit basis states a weak case for federal house and employ several thou- it continues to harbor another Waimanalo) are less expensive as they do on other state lands. retention and the people of sand Hawaiians. base far less impor- than most of Honolulu and hous- Hoarding land for no other reason Hawai'i have a strong, legitimate Since the Legislature still tant but far more • es sell for half the than it's pretty to look at seems a claim on the property. debates a Hawaiian Con Con, valuable - Bellows average single bit foolish when compared to the Hawai'i already has a state OHA remains the only existing Air Force Station. family home dire needs in the. Hawaiian com- agency to manage revenues from agency that could kick-start the Bellows occupies prices, added to munity for housing. the ceded lands trust for the bet- legislative process, hire the con- 1,493 . 15 acres of which most of the Aside from the operational terment of Hawaiians, an agency tractors, secure the proper papers Windward O'ahu, of area is flat , on or specifics, there remains the more mandated to promote a body and ensure that "affordable hous- which 1,456.93 acres near the beach and fundamental question: to whom responsible to the needs of. the ing" is really housing Hawaiians I ceded lands held only two miles does the land belong? The indigenous community - a can afford. In trust for Hawai' i's from Kailua. Bellow property, formerly pub- Hawaiian government. OHA has done more for the inhabitants. The sta- As early as 1966, lic lands of the Kingdom, then A Hawaiian government, with a Hawaiian community than any tion 's c urrent esti- the federal govern- the Republic, then the Territory vested interest in the indigenous other government agency, and is mated value is more ment realized it did of Hawai ' i, was subsequently community, would do right by its the only existing entity with the than $88 million. As a Hawaiian- not really need the Windward commandeered by the president people and prepare Bellows for a means to accomplish such a task. managed and planned communi- land base. The director of the for the War Department in 1917 high-quality, low-cost master- But given the chance, a ty. the land value would be price- Bureau of the Budget determined and 1928, and last used as an air- planned community. Con- Hawaiian government certainly Ie fo r 0 many w ith 0 few , .. . that the [Bellows] property field during World War II. veyances could be issued, orders could do no worse than its pre- housing opt ions. hereinafter de cribed i no longer The Admissions Act of 1959 given, documents signed, rules cedessors with a parcel of ceded The time has come to make needed by the United States ... " and the Conveyances Procedures written and procedures imple- land. The military doesn't need it, Be llows available for Hawaiian ' (deed dated July 25, 1966, p. 2). Act of 1963 require ceded lands mented to transfer control of the the state can't handle it, so per- housi ng need . Since then, the military has be returned when no longer need- Bellows land to OHA or its con- haps it ' s time for a Hawaiian Bellow, un like much of made no serious attempt to ed for federal purposes. stitutional successor, which government to manage it. Hawaiian Home Lands, is a fairl y defend the recreation facility as a Hawaiians are entitled to rev- would contract to redesign and
(This column is open to all OHA trustees to express their OHA Trustee's Views individual views and does not necessarily represent the Ka mana '0 0 n4 Kahu Waiwai pakahi official position of the OHA board of trustees.) Doings with dollars
by Moanike'ala Akaka destroy Ka'u's rural lifestyle. and county officials this fo r five Where is the vision and fore- blame but us if we don't malama Trustee, Hawai' i Recognizing community opposi- years but they have closed their sight needed to take us into the the 'aina of our sovereign nation. tion, Mayor Steve Yamashiro minds to this information. 21st century? We must prepare We must be pono, with appro- Public irritation, impatience acknowledged that "the For OSI to continue to claim for a positive future, building priate community-based econom- and di tru t of government are Spaceport idea should be aban- that a Hawai' i facility can com- schools and universities, hospi- ic development projects on justified when critical education, doned," (Hawai'i Tribune Herald pete with worldwide launch facil- tals, caring institutions and infra- Hawaiian nation lands. Though social and health care needs go article March 21,1993). ities is embarrassingly naive. OSI structure. Otherwise, we will sovereignty can help Hawaiians unmet. Re ource are needed to The state has spent over $7 mil- will squander our money on this build prisons for our 'opio, as by opening doors of potential alleviate these need , but state lion to lure a developer to spend pipe dream as long as we allow proposed. As Hawaiians, part of with wise alternatives, this state leadership u hers us $400 million on a it. In an April 9 Honolulu that answer is sovereignty and must redirect resources to care down a path of commercial launch Advertiser article on his appoint- having a land base and our own for the basic needs of its popu- needle s financial facility at Palima ment to the Department of environmentally sound land-use lace, Hawaiians and non- burden and Point. The state Business and Economic practices. It is our responsibility Hawaiians alike. bondage. Office of Space Development and Tourism, Mufi to present and future generations Malama pono. Ua mau ke ea 0 The Honolulu Indu try (OSI) plan Hannemann continues to push the to be good stewards. There will ka 'aina i ka pono. I nternational projects hundreds of spaceport idea. He refuses to sup- be no one for our descendants to Airport expansion millions of dollars port the democratic right of a nd the proposed for infrastructure. Ka' U' s people to not want the Ka'u Spaceport are Hawai'i would spaceport. Founder's Day honors Maiki Aiu have to build these The Honolulu Star-Bulletin two examples. - The annual Founder's Day cel- Lei Hulu featuring Kimo Alama, facil i ties from (April 7, 1993) quotes Bank of The expansion of ebration, held by Halau Hula 0 Halau Ha'aoni 0 Kekau'ilani, scratch but there are Hawai ' i economist David the Honolulu Airport has been Maiki to honor founder Maiki Manu Kahaiali'i and his ' ohana already existing launch facilities Ramsour, "The economy is tied going on for years and will cost Aiu Lake, will take place on from Lahaina, and members of on the mainland. OSI plans 15 to closely to state construction over $2 billion. Several months Monday, May 31 at Kahikolu Halau Hula 0 Maiki led by kumu 22 launches a year, while a feder- plans." No big news, yet that ago, worried state officials won- garden, St. Francis School in hula Coline Aiu Ferranti. al report projects only 8 to 10 scares me. The state has commit- dered how they could scale down Miinoa, 2707 Pamoa Rd. from 11 Tickets are $10 at the gate. launches yearly for the entire ted to a $2 billion airport expan- their plans in view of slumping a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a fundrais- Park at UH behind the Korean U.S. sion we don't need, and a space- tourism. The Honolulu Advertiser er for Maiki Aiu Building Center and walk up, or park in This report, "U.S. Space port costing in the millions. Who (April 7, 1993) laments "Hotel Corporation to build a hula neighborhood (St. Francis park- Launch Capabilities," was issued pays for these construction pro- (occupancy) blues expected to school to teach Hawaiian lan- ing is limited). For $20 people last November and raises ques- jects? We the people. linger through '95." guage, dance and culture. can participate in the annual Hula tions about the economic feasibil- Must we become economically We, the taxpayers, will pay for Entertainment will feature Malie fun run (price includes T- ity of U.S. commercial space enslaved for generations to stim- this unnecessary airport expan- Robert Cazimero and Halau Na shirt and admission.) There will launches. This report states that ulate the economy now? Social sion. Kamalei, Leina'ala Kalama be food, drinks, and lei for sale. U.S. capabilities are "significant- needs and problems of Hawaiians The proposed Ka'u Spaceport Heine and Na Pualei 0 Bring a mat or sand chair, coolers ly threatened" by cheaper French, and all state residents go ignored has been controversial for over a Likolehua, Ke Kapa Maile are welcome, but no alcohol, Russian and Chinese launches. in order to pay for projects that decade. Most residents have testi- (Randy Ngum), Steve Ma'i' i and please. For infonnation call 955- We have been telling our state the community does not want. fied that the spaceport would Friends, Simplisity, singer Tazhi, 0050.
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HO,'oku'ikahi (unite) in the spirit of Prince KOhio " "", by Abraham Aiona cities into crowded tenements the rehabilitation of Hawaiians impress upon his people the and collaboration between part- Trustee, Maui (Kaka'ako, Kukui, Vineyard, and giving to his people the importance of maintaining their Hawaiians and the haole elite 'A'ala streets), learning the vices opportunity to acquire small race and of establishing a home during which the balance of polit- In March we gathered to honor of the white man which con- parcels of land in order to make of their own. His purpose was to ical influence was tilted in favor our ali' i, Jonah Klihio tributed to the near-extinction of themselves self-sufficient. perpetuate as long as possible the of the haole elite. Kalaniana' ole, a pure-blooded the Hawaiian race. On Jan. 7, 1922, only six race of the Hawaiians. The centennial commemoration Hawaiian, a member of a dimin- In his effort to return Hawaiians months after he had succeeded in Kiihio and his allies were born of the illegal overthrow of the ishing race. As a to the land, he used having the Hawaiian Homes under the Hawaiian monarchy, Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 Hawaiian royal, it his position as commission Act enacted, Prince risked their lives to restore the brought to light the effects of was natural and Hawai'i's delegate Kiihio passed away. His death monarchy in 1895 and served many years of Western attitudes. greatly to his credit to Congress to insti- left a vacuum in leadership by time at hard labor in the Republic In addition, the observance led that he devoted tute passage of the Hawaiian politicians. No other of Hawai' i's prisons. They con- many Hawaiians to re-establish much serious Hawaiian Homes individual enjoyed the respect tinued to maintain an adversarial their dignity and pride in an era thought and energy Commission Act of and popular support that Prince and competitive relationship to of great change. The right of sov- to the rehabilitation 1920 - a measure Kiihio commanded. the haole elite. ereignty has become the vehicle of the Hawaiian to provide home- We must ho'oku'ikahi (unite), The. new generation, however, for Hawaiians to be recognized as people, He worked steads for native and carry on. Our beloved prince had been educated in private and heirs to the land and to restore the with undying Hawaiians. Earnest- never looked backward. He public schools under the right to self-governance and the patience and perse- ly and passionately looked forward and moved for- American system where they right to be stewards of their own verance, sometimes he pleaded the ward. That is what he would want were trained to accept Western land. sacrificing himself for the better- cause of the Hawaiians and us to do. That is what Hawaiians values. Thus, the passing of ment of the land and its people. pressed for the recognition of must do. Kiihi6 also marked the beginning He saw his people flocking to the their just demands. He envisioned The prince never failed to of a new period of cooperation
(presented by Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Ka nuhou m.ai Alu Like and Alu Like as a public service) News from Alu Like
Alu Like's success story this pared her for the working world on O'ahu. month is Annamaria De Ocampo, and the on-the-job training has Subjects covered include busi- an Alu Like graduate and now a given her additional experience ness attitude, marketing, organi- competent and motivated secre- to assist in achieving her future zation, financial management and tary. goals. business planning. De Ocampo came to Alu Like With her new training and work Maui classes will run from 9 for assistance in 1988, attended experience De Ocampo has a.m. - 4 p.m. for six consecutive Maui Community College and become a more productive and Saturdays. Anyone interested took up bus iness and typing ambitious person. She has come a should call Rose Marie Duey, courses to become a secretary. long way and still wants to go Alu Like island representative, at She has been with Alu Like, Inc. farther. 242-9774 for applications or fur- for both classroom and on-the- ther information. job training and is now employed Business classes 0' ahu classes begin August 16 with the Maui economic opportu- If you want to start your own and will run 6-8 p.m. on nity head start program. business and be your own boss, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and A mother of three, De Ocampo Alu Like will offer an Thursdays for seven weeks and is very thankful to Alu Like for Entrepreneurship Training will include one week of comput- all the help she has The Annamaria De Ocampo: an Alu Like success story. Program May 15 at Kahului er training. Call 524-1225 for cla sroom training program pre- School on Maui, and August 16 applications and interviews. Mana'o on Hawaiian education
continued from page 13 move up with her class to third cation's way of labeling students Nanakuli High teacher Kimo Auntie Sara Kauka said at grade. Teaching the same stu- hinders, rather than helps, them. Kelii said Hawaiians are failed Lincoln School that we should Parents have been supportive and dents for two years allows for a She said Hawaiian youths some- by Western ideas imparted by look to the community, especially teachers have noticed students' bond to develop between the Western teaching methods; kiipuna, to -help educate. Klipuna improved concentration and teacher and each child, which another participant said home- may not hold college degrees or heightened enthusiasm, she helps the learning process. schooling should be promoted so teaching credentials, but they added. Kahanu lamented the failure of parents can see there is an alter- have experience and a desire to Teacher Diane Hina Kahanu, the public schools to fully imple- native to mainstream education. share their mana'o with others. citing the Wai'anae Coast stu- ment schOOl/community-based Other mana' 0 expressed were Kelii said the state should bring dents' low test scores, said, " We management, and complained that ho'omana (spirituality) higher education, namely a col- need some major help .... drastic that "everything is dictated from should be emphasized and that lege campus, to the Wai' anae help, as quick as we can get it. above by the DOE." For exam- Hawaiian youth should be taught Coast. "For our kids from Help us." ple, she said, in order to share to have pride in their culture. Wai'anae, Leeward (Community Kahanu cited high teacher food with her students she has to Cachola suggested that what he College) is foreign to them; it's in turnover as needing improve- deal with mountains of palapala called "special places," places Pearl City, it's not even in the ment. One idea to help students (paperwork). "I can't share food with historic or cultural signifi- community." at no cost, but which currently in my classroom: that's pupule cance, such as Kiikaniloko, the OHA's Rodenhurst plans to won't work because of poor (crazy), that's so Western." times just need attention and royal birthing stones near hold community meetings on teacher retention, is to have the Sandy Combis, director of the encouragement, which can prove Wahiawa, be used as "class- education every year. " People kindergarten teacher move up Marimed Foundation's Holopono the "experts" wrong: "Learning rooms" so Hawaiian youth can value education, they know it's with her class to first grade, and Program (an oceangoing educa- disability? What learning disabil- be enriched while being educat- important, but they don't know have the second-grade teacher tion project), said Western edu- ity? Come here, I'll show you!" ed. how to access it," she said. Mei (May) 1993 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakahi (Page 21) Ke ao nani by Patrick Ching Naturally Hawaiian artis tI environmentalis t
Pueo - the guardian Throughout the world owls are main Hawaiian islands and occa- mice but will also take small regarded as symbols of wisdom sionally the leeward islands birds. Unlike the bam owl, which and spirituality. The Hawaiian northwest of Kaua' i. is generally nocturnal, the pueo owl, or pueo, is no exception. The pueo is often seen in trees feeds primarily during the day The pueo is a or on telephone poles but also at night. Owls usually prominent fig ure looking over grassy swallow their food whole and in Hawaiian lore fields in search of regurgitate pellets containing hair and many worship prey. Its plumage is and bones of their prey. it as a family buffy-white with Within the past few years there guardian or brown patc hes and has been a rash of owl deaths 'aumakua. streaks (the rare involving both pueo and barn Owl feathers white owl of owls. Most of the recent deaths were ometimes Hawaiian lore may have occurred on Kaua'i where u ed to decorate have been certain many of the owls found are slug- kahili and other individuals with very gish and weak. Though the exact feathered orna- light color variations, cause of the die-off is unknown, ments. perhaps even albiills- biologists speculate that it may be The pueo is a ub pecies of the tic bird ). connected to rodents, which the short-eared 0 I which is widely The pueo is often confused owls prey upon, that also exhibit distributed throughout the north- with the barn owl that was similar symptoms. ern hemisphere. The ab ence of brought to Hawai' i in 1958 to If you find an owl that seems fo sil remain of thi bird ug- control rodents. The bam owl is sluggish, sick or freshly dead, ge ts that it is a recent arri al to larger and lighter in color than contact a state Department of the i lands (and therefore has not the pueo and has a distinct heart- Land and Natural Resources dis- evol ed much from its continen- shaped face. Pueo and bam owls trict wildlife biologist immediate- tal ance tors.) It inhabits all the both feed mainly on rats and ly.
, Ohana Reunions Na 'ohana e ho'ohui 'ia ana
descendant of Mahoe i seeking Swift 96732. Kai Hukiku - Keulua Hawaiian relatives. Mahoe worked at Ft. Vancouver, Descendants of George and Ni'ihau All Kai of Hawaiian/Chinese The 'ohana of Moke Hukiku Washington State and Ft. Rupert, Annie Swift of 'Ulupalakua ancestry and de cendants of John and Kapali Keulua will be having British Columbia, Canada in the Ranch, through their sons John, The Ni ' ihau ' ohana and its Akina Kai and Kekulu Kanealoha a reunion and potluck at Sand early and mid-1800s. He has Joseph, Samuel , David and major branches of descendants Kaiu Kai (1800s) through their Island Park, O'ahu on Saturday, many descendants in Canada. For Harvey and their daughters will be having a family reunion sons John Milia, Kekunu, Henry July 17 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. more information, write Larry La hela Fernandez, Annie Aug. 20-22 on O 'ahu . The Kalamaikai. John Kikai and Also, some of the families are Bell, 33392 Babich PI. , Kuhaulua, Ca roline Tam and Ni ' ihau major branches include: daughte r Mary Kauana Kai, planning to camp at the park July Abbotsford, British Columbia, Madeleine Luhe, are asked to Niheu, Nihau, Kalalau, and Annie Lu ia Kahilo Kai Metcalf, 16-18. Thi 'ohana i ncl udes the Canada V2S6V3, or call (604) contact the fam ily for a reunion Kupanihi. For more information are asked to contact the Hilo children of Hukiku and Keulua - 853-5528. on Maui July 2-4. On Maui con- contact your island representative Family Plan Gang for a reunion Jame Mo e , Mary Kiko, Annie tact Kathy Fernandez Shimada at or Naomi at 682-4814 on O'ahu. in Hilo sometime in mid-August Flores, Jack Moses, Jo eph John Green 877-0839; on O'ahu contact 1993. In Hilo contact Louella Kaahanui Moses, Frank Moke, Barbara Swift at 395-4185 or Gramberg (959-5190), Paul Kai Louise Larinaga, Kalei Tisalona Adolpho-Hattie Linda Tam Hirahara at 696-2839. (959-7213). or Harvey Kai (959- and Malia Santiago, as well as Write to "Swift ' Ohana" at 397 5 190). In Honolulu, contact from Lokalia Anakolio Holt, Davis Kea Street, Kahului, Hawai ' i Sonny Kai (261-2482) or Johnny James Lawrence Holt, Kaluna Kai (735-5118). On Kaua'i, con- Keawekane, Malia Kaneaiakala, The John Green Adolpho- tact Kelvin Kai (332-8873). Or and the Kaahanui . For more Hattie Davis 'ohana will be hav- KS Class of '64 alumni 'aha'aina write to Kai ' Ohana, 434-B information, call Dolores at 488- ing a reunion on Moloka'i from Manono St., Kailua, HI 96734. 3530 (reunion), Annamae at 423- July 29 - Aug. I. The family is 1835 (pre-reunion meeting), seeking to update family infor- Kamehameha Schools class of ' 64will hold an Stevens Kapali or Eva at 696-4635 mation so that all memebers can alumni 'aha'aina (lu'au) on Saturday, June 19, at 4:30 (camping arrangements), or be included in this activity and p.m. in the Kekiihaupi'o Field House. Kalani at 338-0229 (genealogical also share genealogies. De cendants of Charle Stevens data). John Green Adolpho and Hattie The menu includes traditional Hawaiian foods such and Keali 'iwahamana of Haleaka Davis were married July as dried squid, raw crab and lomi salmon, and will be Waimea, Hawai ' i and their chil- 21, 1906 in Kapaia, Kaua'i. They catered by class of ' 64 alumna, Rachel Haili, of dren , James UmiaLiloa Stevens MahoeNarious had 11 children, including Annie (husband of Fannie Kalele' oili Haili's Hawaiian Foods. Margaret Adolpho, John Purdy) and Emma Kao'o Stevens Canada Alumni artisans will offer a variety of original arts, Adolpho, Kaeo Kulani Adolpho, (wife of William Ha' alilio Hawaiians Thomas Adolpho and Kulani crafts and preserves at the Hale Ku'ai (country store). Jarrett) are planning a reunion. Adolpho. The known surviving Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau will headline the entertain- Related families include: Purdy, children are Esther HaaJipo ment which will also include Ho'okena, Mana'o Bell, Lincoln, Ah Tin, Ahuna, Hawaiians are invited to Wailiula and Genoa Leilani Makaio, Kapela, Keli ' inui, Vancouver, British Columbia, Company, Kawaiola, and Tropical Nights. Keawe Aiko. If you are part of Lindsey, Smith, Jarrett, Canada for a reunion June 27. Tickets are $16 per person and are available through this 'ohana and want to attend, or Anderson, I'i, and more. Contact Many descendants of Hawaiians would like to help, call Kaeo the School's alumni relations office. They have been Reunion Planning Committee, who migrated to North America Matthew Adolpho, Sr. at 567- available to alumni since mid-April and will be avail- P.O. Box 10455, Honolulu, HI will be there, including descen- 6080 or write P.O. Box 47, able to the public in mid-May. 96816 or phone536-6540 or 672- dants of Naukana, Mahoe, Ho'olehua, HI 96729. 9925 to update mailing list and Adams, Eihu, and Browne. The For more information call 842-8680. for information. reunion will include guest speak- ers and entertainment. Also, a
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He lUau hanana A calendar of events
5 Intermediate School Courtyard, of Ari zona. OHA will have an Arts. For more information, call May Kamehameha Schools photo 46-155 Kamehameha Highway in exhibit table and will offer the Lynn Martin at 586-0302. retrospective by Luryier "Pop" Kane'ohe. Tickets are $3. For welcome on the first night of the 1 Diamond features roughly 100 of more information, call Jan Itagaki three-day conference. OHA 22 May Day steel guitar concert Pop's more than 300,000 photos at 521-6905. trustee Kamaki Kanahele is Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko - A showcasing some visiting steel portraying life at the Schools. scheduled to present the opening Celebration of the Birth of players but featuring mainly the The exhibit runs through June 30 16 and closing ceremonies. Hula on Moloka' i will feature steel guitar players of Hawai'i, 9 at the Midkiff Center Gallery on Bankoh Kayak Challenge, the performances by Moloka'i hlilau a.m. - 1 p.m., Kapi'olani Park. the Kamehameha Schools cam- 17th annual, 32-mile, one-person 19-23 hula, musicians and singers. Free of charge, everyone wel- pus. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. kayak/surf ski race across the NALI '93, the Native American Hawaiian crafts, including quilt- come. Sponsored by the Monday through Friday and 7 - Kaiwi Channel from Moloka'i to Language Issues Institute ing, woodworking and deer-horn Hawaiian Steel Guitar 9:45 p.m. Monday through O'ahu. Featuring male and Conference, focusing on the use scrimshaw, will be ' demonstrated Association. Thursday. The show is free and female Olympic-class and world of native languages in all aspects and available for purchase. open to the public. champion competitors, the race of life. Participants and presen- Hawaiian foods and Moloka'i 1 ends at Koko Marina Shopping ters from a wide range of indige- specialties will be sold through- George Helm / Kimo Mitchell 8 Center in Hawai' i Kai Harbor. nous groups are expected to out the day. A series of lectures 20-mile Relay Ruo/Walk, bene- Steel guitar concert featuring For more information, call event attend. The conference will be on Moloka'i history and mO'olelo fiting a scholarship fund for stu- visiting and local players, 9 a.m. - sponsor Bank of Hawai'i at 537- held on the campus of UH-Hilo. (storytelling) will be presented by dents pursuing their education in I p.m., Kapi'olani Park. Free of 8660. Registration fee is $375 and kumu hula John Kaimikaua of Hawaiian studies and serving as a charge, everyone welcome. includes conference participation Halau Hula 0 Kukuna'okala at memorial to two young kanab Sponsored by the Hawaiian Steel 17 and materials, shuttle service, Colony's Kaluako'i Hotel & Golf maoli lost in the waters between Guitar Association. Hawaiian sovereignty work- meals, opening reception and Club during the week preceding Kaho'olawe and Maui. shops presented by Hui closing banquet. For more infor- the festival. Kaimikaua will also This event is an Na' auao and University mation, contact ' Aha Punana conduct tours to historic sites cel- expression of Helm' s of Hawai'i-Manoa Leo, Inc. in Hilo at 959-4979. ebrated in ancient chants and and Mitchell 's love for Summer Session. Ho'ala hula. He has chosen UNa Pu'u the ' aina and for the (Historical Overview) on 20 La'a 0 Moloka'i (the sacred hills preservation of the Mondays, Ho'okahua '0 Ka 'Aina 0 na 'Oiwi 0 of Moloka'i)" as the theme of Hawaiian culture. The (Elements of Hawai'i: The Hawaiian Land this third-annual event. The festi- seventh annual relay Sovereignty) on Base, presented by Hui Na'auao val will be held from 10 a.m. to will be held at Wednesdays and Models and the University of sundown at Piip6haku Beach Kaunakakai, Moloka'i of Hawaiian Sovereignty Hawai'i-Manoa Summer Park at Kaluako' i. Free. For more and the cost for partici- on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Session. Native Hawaiian land information, call 553-3876. pants i $15. For more in room 114 of the trust management is a controver- information, caJI race Marine Sciences sial issue - how did they come to 22 committee chairs __...!:::. _.....J Building. Pre-registra- be, and who controls them? A International Museums Day: Adolph and Corene panel examines definitions, past Honolulu 1831, demonstrations "Gathering ti leaves for the annual tion is required, call 956- Helm on Moloka' i at and present status, and the man- of hearth cooking, storytelling Kamehameha Schools Ho'olaule'a laulau 7221. 553-3780. agement or mismanagement of about early 19th century Hawai'i, sale (1954)" is part of the photo retrospec- trust lands. 7 - 9 p.m. at and period games at the Mission tive running from May 5 - June 30. Photo by 18 1-23 Kuykendall Auditorium on the Houses Museum, 553 S, King St. Pop Diamond "Act of War," a video "Na Mamo: Today's by Puhipau, will be campus of UH-Miinoa. Admission is free for local resi- Hawaiian People," a shown at the Lizard Loft in Java dents and includes guided tours. photographic exhibit at the 11 Java Cafe, 760 Kapahulu Ave. at 21-23 For more information, call 531- Bishop Museum documenting " Heather-Figgy Presents," 8 p.m. A discussion with the pro- "Musics of Hawai'i," free public 0481. contemporary Hawaiian culture. video by Juniroa Productions, ducer will follow the screening. performances of traditional ethnic The ex.hibit, extended by popular will be shown at the Lizard Loft Admission is $4. Part of Java music at the Honolulu Academy 24 demand, is the result of four in Java Java Cafe, 760 Kapahulu Java Cafe's Tuesday screenings of Arts, beginning 5 p.m. May Deadline to enter Great years of research, interviews and Ave. at 8 p.m. A discussion with of film 21, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on May Hawaiian Plate Lunch photography by Anne Kapulani the producers will follow the and video Challenge. The Landgraf and writer Jay Hartwell. screening. Admission is $4. Part by Pacific Office of Hawaiian It consists of 90 black-and-white of Java Java Cafe' s Tuesday Islanders. Health and the O'ahu photos covering 12 subject areas screenings of film and video by For more Native Health of Hawaiian culture, from hula Pacific Islanders. For more infor- informa- Council will hold the and surfing to healing and spiritu- mation, call 732-2670. tion, call third annual Great ality. Admission is free. For more 732-2670. Hawaiian Plate information, call 847-3511. 15-19 Lunch Challenge at Polynesian Languages Forum, 19-21 :J(api ' olan' Park on 2 co-sponsored by OHA, will bring Diabetes Jun'e ' 12, but the Steel guitar concert featuring together government-appointed and deadline to submit musicians from overseas, Ala representati ves from all Native recipes is 'May 24, to Moana Shopping Center Center Polynesian countries to share Peoples ens ure that entries Stage, noon - 2 p.m. Free. efforts being used to perpetuate Nalani Kanaka'ole (left) and Pualani Kanahele of Halau 0 meet contest require- Sponsored by the Hawaiian Steel native Polynesian languages. Kekuhi are featured artists at the Musics of Hawai'i Festival merits. The purpose Guitar Association. Ideas and information on how to May 21-23. State Foundation on Culture and the Arts photo of the challenge is to keep languages alive will be encourage restau- 4 exchanged, as will strategies for Conference is expected to be 22, and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on May rants and caterers to design and "Puamana," a film/video 'by political leverage to get more attended by representatives of 23. The three-day performances create a tasty, affordable Meleanna Meyer, will be shown resources. Hosted by 'Aha more than 300 native peoples provide the public an opportunity Hawaiian meal which conforms at the Lizard Loft in Java Java Punana Leo and Hale Kuamo'o. from the U.S ., Canada and else- to experience the extraordinary to health guidelines and will send Cafe, 760 Kapahulu Ave. at 8 For more information, contact where. Co-sponsors of this sec- variety of music fo und among the positive messages to the commu- p.m. A discussion with Meyer 'Aha Pilnana Leo, Inc. in Hilo at ond international conference on multicultural communities of nity at large. Those' interested in will follow the screening. 959-4979. the subj ect are the Office of Hawai' i, including Hawaiian, participating should ,request an Admission is $4. Part of Java Hawaiian Affairs, the Wai'anae Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, entry fo rm from the Office of Java Cafe's Tuesday series of 15 Coast Comprehensive Health Okinawan, Filipino, Puerto Hawaiian, Health, which can be screenings of film and video by Secondary Schools of Hawai' i Center, the USPHA Indian Rican, Korean, Vietnamese , reached at 586-4800. Pacific Islanders. For more infor- Hula Kahiko Competition, Health Service, and coordinator Laotian, Native American, mation, call 732-2670. sponsored by the Kalihi-Palama Dr. Jennie Joe, director of the Scottish and Eastern European...... Culture and Arts Society. 10 a.m. Native American Research and Sponsored by the State at Samuel Wilder King Training Center at the University Foundation on and the ,Gontinu.ed next page sa - Mei (May) 1993 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakiimakolu (Page 23) Calendar of events continued from previous page
June Al i' iolani Hale (State Judiciary), held in the park following the Serrao family by displaying work 25-26 makai side of King Street parade and will feature crafts by quilters of the past and quil- . 20th Annual King between Richards and Punchbowl demonstrations and displays. The ters of the future. Admission is Kamehameha Hula & Chant 3 Streets. The program, which is theme for the 121st annual obser- $3.50 for adults, $1 for youths Competition will feature hula Na Ka Wai Ke Ola 0 Ka free and begins at 4:30 p.m., fea- vance of the King Kamehameha age 6-15, free for children under kahiko, hula ' auana and chant Honua: Water-the Life of the tures Hawaiian music, dance, and holiday, created to honor the life 6 . For more information, call performances. Competition Land, presented by Hui Na'auao historical anecdotes. For more of King Kamehameha the Great, 531-0481. Repeats Aug. 1. begins at 6 p.m·: Friday and 3 and the University of information, call Keahi Allen at is " Ho'omaka Hou - A New p.m. Saturday. Neal Blaisdell Hawai ' i-Manoa Summer 536-6540. Beginning," a call for Hawaiian 12 Center Arena; 777 Ward Ave. Session. From the native self-determinatjon. For more Great Hawaiian Plate Lunch Tickets: General admission Hawaiian perspective,. water is a 11 information, call Keahi Allen at Challenge, held during King $6.50 per night; reserved seats procreative force. Proper man- King Kamehameha Celebra- 536-6540. Kamehameha Day Celebrations $7.50, $10, $35 for both nights. agement and usage is essential to tions in K a pa' au on the Big at Kapi'olani Park. Sponsored by For more information, call Keahi living in harmony with nature. Island begin at 8:30 a.m. with 12 the Office of Hawaiian Health, Allen at 536-6540. Explore how water was managed decoration of King Kamehameha Kailua-Kona King the contest to create a healthy and in the past and why its manage- s tatue at the Kapa' au Court Kamehameha Celebration delicious plate lunch is open to ment is so critical to native House. Community activities will Floral Parade will parade restaurateurs, caterers, lunch Hawaiians. 7 - 9 p.m. at fo llow. For more information, through Kailua-Kona via Ali' i wagon operators and others in the Kuykendall Auditorium on the call Keahi Allen at 536-6540. Drive starting at 9:30 a .m. A food industry. For more informa- cam pus of UH- Mlinoa. Free. For Ho'olaule'a at Hale Halawai will tion, call 586-4800. more information, call 956-7221. 11 follow. For more information, Moloka' i King Kamehameha call Keahi Allen at 536-6540. 12-13 11 Celebration Ho olaule' a at Fancy Fair, one of Hawai' i's Kamehameha Day in Hilo, fea- M itchell Pauole Center in 12 oldest arid most select craft fairs, turi ng children' s games , Kaunakakai begins at 9 a.m. and Maui King Kamehameha featuring a variety of high-quality Hawaiian crafts, lei m aking, features Hawaiian arts and crafts Celebration Floral Parade will arts and crafts, entertainment, and lauhala weaving, educational dis- demonstrations and entertain- parade through Lahaina town via food. Hawai'j's finest craftspeo- plays, food, and Hawaiian music, ment. For more information, call Front Street, starting at Mala ple offer featherwork, lauhala si nging and dancing, at Moku Keahi Allen at 536-6540. Wharf. A Ho'olaule a under the crafts, woodwork, Ni'ihau shell Ola -Coconut Island. Sponsored Great Banyan Tree will follow. jewelry, ceramics, artwork, by the Malia Puka 0 Kalani 12 For more information, call Keahi designer clothing, plants and Catholic Church, the event begins 77th A nnual King Allen at 536-6540. more. Presented by the Mission at 9 a. m. with a pule and ends at Ka m ehameha Celebration Houses Museum, 553 S. King St. 4 p. m . w ith the inging of Floral Parade and Ho'olaule'a, 12 For more information, call 531- "Hawai'i Aloha." At noon, the featuring pa'u riders, floats, dec- Festival of Hawaiian Quilts, the 0481. royal court presentation will orated vehicles, and private Mission Houses Museum's 14th depict King Kamehameha's mounted units.The parade starts annual exhibit of Hawaiian quilts, Court of the m id-1 800s. at 9:30 a.m. at 'Iolani Palace to featuring the traditional family Classifieds Admis ion to the island is free. King Street, to Punchbowl Street, quilts of the Serrao family and to A la Moana Boulevard, to quilts of several of John and 11 Kalakaua Avenue, to Monsaratt Poakalani Serrao's students. The Unique Hawaiian desserts for your 'aha'aina (Iu'au) or Decoration of King Street and ending in Kapi'olani exhibit preserves and perpetuates any occasion. Haupia, koelepalau (sweet potato pudding), Ka meha m eha Sta tue at the quilting tradition of the Park. The Ho' olaule' a will be kulolo, and rice pudding. O'ahu: 247-3876. Pacific Islanders in Communications Advertising Rates continued f rom page 11 December; the U.S. mainland, and through- Just $12.50 per column inch plus 4 percent tax will do a workshop in Hawai'i • plan a one-week production out the Pacific . (approximately 1 in. long x 1 112 inch wide). Up to and Guam on how to produce sem inar w ith the Native o write a grant to CPB to train 24 words per inch! To qualify for this low classified documentarie ; and Phil Lucas, a American Broadcast Consortia individuals in rural communities rate. we must request that ads not include artwork Native American producer); at the UCLA film school this in Hawai' i, Guam and Samoa to or other special layout requirements. To place an ad fall; o wn, operate and program a • award grants through a com- with us call 943-8599 for a convenient order form . • continue updating its PIC community radio station . petitive application process for All ads must be prepaid. Directory. It now includes over • begin planning a Pacific fil m and television productions; Mail with payment to: Innovation. P O . Box 300 names of Pacific Islander Islander series for national tele- • present a two-day film school 12065, Honolulu. Hawai'i 96828. in Hawai' i this year; professionals trained in radio, vision through the Television • participate in the 1993 Hawai'i television, actors, camera techni- Program Fund of the Corporation In ternational Film Festival in cians, producers, etc. in Hawai'i, for Public Broadcasting (CPB). r------, I I I 2 3 I I I Kaho'olawe legislation I I such conditions upon the state continued from page 5 by native Hawaiian organiza- I 4 5 6 upon transfer." tions, and that they would be I ments. McGregor also supported In the Senate, the bill establish- appointed by the governor. I an amendment proposed by the ing a Kaho'olawe island commis- Wong also said the OSP and 7 8 9 Office of State Planning clarify- sion passed to the Committee on the Department of Land and ing that commissioners will be Ways and Means with no amend- Natural Resources "are preparing appointed by the governor. ments. Testifying in support of emergency rules governing the 10 11 12 According to McGregor, the bill were OHA trustee A. use and access to waters sur- "Passage of this bill is essential Frenchy DeSoto and Office of rounding Kaho'olawe. These for the State of Hawai' i to clarify State Planning deputy director rules will be imposed for health 13 14 15 its commitment to protect the Norma Wong, who proposed an and safety reasons until a more island and its surrounding waters amendment clarifying that all the permanent solution can be as a cultural reserve, in perpetu- commissioners would be appoint- worked out." There have been 16 17 18 ity, so that such conditions would ed by the governor. reports of increased public use of not have to be placed upon the The bill directs that the com- the waters around the island, said State of Hawai' i by the federal mission would consist of one Wong, who emphasized that just 19 20 21 government. Should any of these PKO member, two PKO nomi- because the bombing has stopped conditions not be included in this nees, one from OHA, one official does not mean the waters are legislation, then the Protect from Maui county, the chair of safe, as there is unexploded ord- 22 23 24 Kaho'olawe 'Ohana would have the state land board, and one nance in the water as well as on L ______to advocate for Congress to place selected from nominations made the island.
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1993 SUlumer Term Continuing Education Program
. .. "We offer somethirig for everyone Ka 'imi na'au no keia ola 'ana - "Lit long Learning" The Kamehameha Schools Conti.nuing skills, career education, computers, Education Program offers more than 75 physical fitness, health and languages. opportunities for adults and families to Classes are open to everyone and begin pursue an interest or acquire a new skill. the week of May 24. For a list of courses Areas include Hawaiian studies, basic and to register, call 842-8279 or 842-8297_
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