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Even before they've started school, children take their first steps toward a lifetime of learning.

That's why Kamehameha Schools is committed to helping parents become Involved in their children's education. With workshops, pre-school programs and 'Ohana Education, we're teaching parents to become their children's first and best teachers.

And w hen lea rning IS a family endeavor. the future is brighter for all of us.

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Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BULK RATE US POSTAGE 711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500 PAID Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Honolulu, Hawaii Permit No 298

__I"n ide------. Sovereignty, homelands bill discussed ...... page 1 Grant pursued for sovereignty education ...... page 1 Congress reviews ANA, loan fund program ...... page 3 Kaulukukui to receive David Malo award ...... ; . page 9 OHA celebrates Aloha Week ...... page 10 Preserving the paniola heritage ...... page 12 Volume 8, No. 10 "The Living Water 0/ OHA" Okakopa (October) 1991 Draft bill launches sovereignty discussion

by Deborah Ward The two draft bills provide: . The "right to sue" bill would require the Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Editor • the right to sue both the State of Hawai'i and. Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to the federal government for claims resulting from resolve claims against the State of Hawai'i for its In an effort to take the first step toward breach of trust in their administration of the management of the Hawaiian home lands after resolving deep-seated problems of the Hawaiian Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; and statehood, Aug. 21 , 1959. The U.S. Attorney Homes Commission Act and to initiate at the • a procedure to reorganize a native General could initiate legal action on behalf of federal level a process to restore Native Hawaiian government and re-establish a federal relationship claims found to have merit. The bill also provides sovereignty, two draft "discussion" bills have been with that government based on the unique status for suits against the United States for failure to distributed to Hawaiian organizations by U.S. of the native Hawaiian people to the United States. properly exercise its responsibilities under the Sen. Daniel Inouye. Inouye invited the representatives of different Hawaiian Homes Commission Act from its Inouye says the bills are based on ideas Hawaiian organizations to take back the enactment in 1920 to Aug. 20, 1959. The United Hawaiians have expressed to him in hearings and discussion drafts to their groups, "chew on" them, States would waive its sovereign immunity with meetings that have intensified in recent years. He bring back their mana'o and to tell their respect to civil actions (suits) filed under the bill if it hopes by this action to begin a process of Congressional representatives if they want to see should become law. consultation and involvement with Native these bills or any bill introduced. Inouye said the second draft bill would establish Hawaiians that may lead to introduction of federal Represented at the August meeting were a method for a Native Hawaiian government to be legislation at an appropriate time in the near groups which have been meeting with Inouye and organized and recognized by the U.S. future. his staff over several years on various Hawaiian government. "If we're talking about sovereignty, The two drafts, presented by Inouye at an issues: the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Alu Like, this is fundamental," he said. The bill would set up August 29 meeting in his Honolulu office , are not 'State Council of Hawaiian Homestead a process, authorize appropriation of funds to intended for introduction in Congress anytime this Associations, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, the Association of form an organization, staff it, do research and file year, according to Inouye. Rather, they are Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Pro-Hawaiian Sovereignty applications. It would help Hawaiians organize a "starting points" to begin discussion involving a Working Group, Hou Hawaiians, Kamehameha government entity to represent Native Hawaiians broad spectrum of the Hawaiian community. Schools/ Bishop Estate, Ka Pakaukau, and others. continued page 15 Hui seeks sovereignty grant for workshops

Hawaiian organizations on O'ahu and from f'vp ral of the neighbor islands have been meetin g sit ce February to df'velop the Hui Na'auao Sovereigntv and Sf' lf-Determination Community Ed ucation Proiec t. Effo rts to encourage other orga ni zations to particirate are onlloing. For the time being. however. the contact phone number for Hui Na'auao is 523-1445 . On Ma y 24, the group submittf' d a grant request to th e Administration for Nativ(' Americans (ANA ) to conduct workshops and organi ze (l ssemblie on the cuitural. spiritual, historical, legal and equitable basis for the Na Kanaka Maoli right to sovereignty and self-determination. The group requested $364,000 for 1991-92; $342,000 fo r 1892-93; and $285,000 for 1993-94. Having received informal positive feedbac k on the grant proposal from ANA, the group is confident that the project will be funded . The project design is based on having major neighbor is land participation. In the qrant proposal, each island will receive funds and equipment to set up a council of island based organizations to assist in achieving the r roject goals throuqhout Hawai'i. Each council will be responsible to hir(' trainers on their island to organize workshops, seminars and forums on Kanaki'l Mno li sovereignty in conjunction with other Hui Na'aua o staff. While the board of directors has been meeting on O'ahu to implement the project up to this point, OHA Kupuna conference Oct. 29 Hui Na'auao is committed to include organizations interested in sovereignty that are Kupuna are invited to participate in the Office of - was chosen after statewide Kupuna Kuka, a operating or the neighbor islands. Island councils Hawaiian Affairs' Education Division's fourth 'Aha huaka'i that was a reminder of the beauty and fo r each island are in the process of being Kupuna from Oct. 29-30 at the Princess Ka'iulani legacy of Hawai'i. organized and all interested huis are encouraged Hotel, Waikiki, O'ahu. Participation is limited to 200 Kupuna. Kupuna to get involved. Explorations in various aspects of natural phe-' are Hawaiian grandparents and/or 55 plus years. The common mission of groups who participate nomena will be studied. The OHA Papahana For details, call Betty Jenkins at 637 -9118 or the in Hui Na'auao is tf' : Kupuna goal is to explore and advocate for the OHA Education Division at 586-3751. Registration' (1) Increase the understanding of at least 51 Kupuna role in reaffirming the Hawaiian 'Ohana deadline is Oct. 11 with late registration on a first percent of Na Kanaka Maoli , the Hawaiian people, and their transition into the future. come, first served basis. continued page 5 This year's theme - Mai Ke Akua Mai Ka Mana 'Ao'ao Elua (Page 2) Okakopa (October) 1991

NEXT ISSUE By Christina Zarobe November 1 Assistant Editor NEWS & ARTICLES DEADLINE: ORA Board Business October 10

Please submit articles The OHA Board of Trustees held its Aug. 30 year 1991-92 funds inadvertently deleted from the well in advance of business meeting at the Koele Lodge conference operating budget of the Historic Preservation news deadline to: room on Lana'i. Council with up to $20,000 from the Native Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Present were Chairman Clayton H. W. Hee and Hawaiian Rights Fund and up to $30,000 from the 711 Kapiolani Blvd. trustees Abraham Aiona, Moanikeala Akaka, Native Hawaiian Repatriation Fund. Suite 500 Rowena N. Akana, A. Frenchy DeSoto, Louis The board voted unanimously to approve the Honolulu, HI 96813 Hao, Kamaki A. Kanahele III, Thomas Volunteer Program Conflict of Interest Policy. Kaulukukui, Sr. and Moses Keale, Sr. The board voted unanimously to approve a ADVERTISING DEADLINE . Chairman's Report dollar for dollar match of Joan fund principal for the Octob'er 10 The chairman reported on letters concerning Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund. Before To advertise in Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, the following: passing the resolution it was amended to read "not call Dave Chun at 1. An upcoming meeting with Sen. Daniel to exceed $1 million per annum per federal fiscal Innovation, 943-8599 Inouye, D-Hawaii. year beginning fiscal year 1992 upon for ad rates and 2. An issue regarding Mike John of Hilo and the reauthorization of the Native Americans Program advertising particulars! county Department of Hawaiian Heme Lands Act." Advertise in (DHHL) and Housing. No . other actions were reported out of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA 3. The appointment if Susan Gochros as an committees. independent contractor relating to Senate Paul Alexander, Washington, D.C. counsel for Support Our Advertisers! Concurrent Resolution 222. OHA, gave the board a report of his work activity 4. A memorandum concerning an interpretation for OHA. His duties include the following: of the scope of services for aides. 1. Providing a monthly column for the Ka Wai Mahala for kokua 5. Regarding corrections and the purchase of Ola OOHA. books involving an action item from the 2. Legal advice on a variety of issues regarding The trustees and staff of the Office of Hawaiian committee on finance. the OHA. Affairs wish to thank the many businesses, 6. Correspondence to the Office of Historic 3. Coordinating Congressional testimony given organizations and individuals who generously Preservation regarding the Naea family. by OHA. contributed materials, their time, labor, and most 7. Carl Choy's questions to the board from 4. Attending an indigenous conference with the importantly, their aloha, to making the OHA float Bishop Trust. OHA delegation. in the Aloha Week Festival Parade a reality. 8. OHA's receiving a spike in revenues of 5. Coordinated with Congressional staff and Without these contributions OHA's first-ever approximately $2 million from the agreement on a administration officials concerning Native participation in this highly public event would not lease on the Big Island for $10 million for a golf Hawaiian issues. have been possible. OHA's was course. The money has been deposited in a Dean 6. Provided detailed reports on all federal Native intended to highlight the 10th year of its creation to Witter account. Hawaiian legislation and appropriations. act for the betterment of all Hawaiians. Administrator's Report As the festival parade took place, this issue of The administrator reported on the following Ka Wai Ola was going to press and therefore items: Oct. BOT meetings includes only a partial list of supporters and 1. The Genealogy Project Master Plan Update. contributors. Next month's issue will include a 2. Gratitude for contributions and support from Here is the schedule of October meetings of the complete list to thank all who contributed to this the Na Pu'uwai Board of Directors, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. ambitious event. Moloka'i/Lana'i Native Hawaiian Health Care Unless otherwise noted, committee meetings of OHA wishes to thank Matson Navigation System Planning Project. the board will be held at the OHA conference Company and Aloha Airlines for major donations 3. A letter from the Hui Malama I Na Kupuna 0 room on the fifth floor, 711 Kapiolani Blvd. in of in-kind services and materials. Ma tson donated Hawai'i Nei. Honolulu. (Meetings are subject to change. Call warehouse space at Sand Island for float 4. The first quarterly liaison meeting Sept. 4-5. the OHA Newsline at 586-3732 for the latest construction, lumber and other materials to 5. Clerk/typist Yolanda Tassie Agena from the meeting schedule). construct the float, use of a refrigerated container Kaua'i OHA Liaison office submitted her This month the Board of Trustees will hold a to keep floral supplies fresh, and the technical resignation effective Aug. 30. community meeting on O'ahu on Tuesday, Oct. assistance of riggers and electricians. 6. OHA's participation on the Strategic Issue 22. Location will be announced in the local media. Aloha Airlines donated airfreight services to fly Formulation for Economical Development panel. The regular business meeting of the board will be in flowers donated by neighbor island florists and 7. A directive to OHA division and staff officers held on' Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the individuals. regarding a six-day period of action items OHA conference room. Major floral donations were received from: submitted for OHA board and committee action .. Paradise Park, Hawaiian Heart, Inc . (Big Island), October A resolution was unanimously approved to 2 Wed. Hi a.m. Education & Culture committee 'Francine Palama (Hilo) , Irmalee Pomroy (Kaua'i) , develop, improve and expand communications 4 Fri. 1:30 p.m. Housing committee Isaac and Gladys Kanoe (Maui), Val Mendez of and services provided by OHA trustees. 7 Mon. 1:30 p.m. Legislative Review Punalu'u Flower Farm, the estate of Peter Saffery - Committee Reports 10 Thur. 1:30 p.m. Health and Human at Maunawili, and flowers and leis from Mili Ing . Budget, Finance, Policy & Planning Service committee Special thanks also to the devoted construction The board voted unanimously to adopt "The 11 Fri. 9:30 a.m. Budget, Finance, Policy & Planning committee crew of carpenters Ted Talbert, Cathy and Roy Guidelines and Procedures for the Award of 14 Mon. 1:30 p.m. Economic Development and Brooks, welders Bob Mowry and Harold Meheula, Grants, Subsidies and Purchase of Services Land committee and sound engineer Elliot Dela Cruz. Related to the OHA Repatriation Fund" 18 Fri. 9:30 a.[l1. OHA Relations Special acknowledgements and mahalo also go developed by the OHA Native Hawaiian Historic 21 Mon. 1:30 p.m. Legislative Review committee to Melva Ching and sister Olivia Chong and their Preservation Task Force/Council. .22 Tues. 7 p.m. Community meeting·O'ahu mother Helen Ching, who wove the canoe's 23 Wed. 9:30 a.m. Board of Trustees meeting The board voted unanimously to publish a ·O'ahu lauhala sail. "Request for Proposals" not to exceed $500 to BOARD OF TRUSTEES solicit a contractor to perform a management audit Clayton Hee for the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. Chairman & Trustee, O'ahu After lengthy discussion, the board voted to Rowena Akana Louis Hao refer back to the Budget, Finance, Policy and Vice·Chairman & Trustee·At·Large Trustee, MoIoka'i & Lana'i Abraham Aiona Kamaki A. Kanahele III Planning Committee the issue of acquiring Trustee, Maui Trustee·AtLarge professional and technical public relations Moanikeale Akaka fhoma K. Kaulukukui, Sr. services to inform the Hawaiian and general Trustee, Hawai'i Trustee·At·Large communities about OHA's accomplishments and A. Frenchy DeSoto MoStes K. Keale,·Sr. goals. a.·.... l ..ihl Trustee·AtLarge Trustee, Kaua'i & Ni'ihau Editorial Contributors The board voted unanimously to provide "The Living Water of OHA" Richard K. Paglinawan Administrator Linda Kawai'ono Delaney Published monthly by the Olfice'-of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 assistance to the Waimanalo Health Center's - Jalna Keala Kapi'olani Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 . Tele· Stanley Lum Nutrition and Dance Exercise Program and to phone 586·3777. Circulation is 55,000 copies, 48,000 of which Deputy Administrator Chris Valles provide money from special funds. are mail distribution and 7,000 are distributed through island Ed Michelman Liaisons The board voted unanimously to ' acquire offices, state and county offices, private and community agen· Public Information Officer Calvin Eaton, O'ahu cies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA is Myr/e Aorea, Moloka'i/Lana'i Hawaiian books and other Hawaiian publications Debbie Lee Ward Bill KaIei, Hilo produced by World Press Inc. and printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd . Editor for the Halawa Correctional Facility Resource Advertising in Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute an Ruby McDonald, Kona Christina Zarobe Carmen Panui, Kaua'i/Ni'ihau Center. endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Assistant Editor The board voted unanimously to replace fiscal, Hawaiian Affairs. Thelma Shimaoka, Maui Oka kopa (O ctober) 1991 'Ao'ao Ekolu (Page 3) Tax service business soars with loan' award

by Gail Chun people to get to know me," she said. To put it bluntly, Janet Ha'ole said she needed a Ha'ole is a member of the National Society of loan because she wanted her bookkeeping and tax Public Accountants, the National Society of Tax service business to go "from one person to many." Practitioners, the American Institution of Pro- "I hadn't intended to go into business for myself, fessional Bookkeepers, and the Americanl but I had more clients that I could handle," she Marketing Association. She is also a member of said. the Small Business Administration (SBA) , and as a But banks turned Ha'ole down because of a bad . member of the Women in Business committee credit record she inherited from a previous under SBA, helps to put on yearly conferences. marriage. So, she searched for alternative She also gives lectures and teaches classes sources. when she can. "Public speaking was difficult for She applied for a state of Hawai'i direct loan, a me to learn. At my first speech, I had the entire small business administration loan, and to the speech written out on index cards, and I was going Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Native Hawaiian to drop each one as I used them into a drawer of a Revolving Loan Fund. Ha'ole became one of file cabinet that my podium was on, so that the OHA's first revolving loan fund recipients back in audience would never know that I was using index 1988. cards. "The fact that it was geared toward Native "Well , after the first card, I dropped all of them. Hawaiians reall y interested me," she said. "And tax company, and assumed their name. So I had to wing it. It ended up to be a good lesson the interest rate was the lowest of the three." "They give national support," she said. "It also for me, that you just have to wing it when it comes With this loan she went into business with some makes running the business easier, because of the to public speaking. It comes out better that way," family members and located her office at 1529 technical nature of the work we do. she said. Kalakaua Ave. "And, as a small business, it is hard to keep up to· Most of Triple Check's clientele are small Three years later, her business has expanded date all the time. Now with an national businesses. "In Hawai'i, almost every business into two branches, the other in Kailua, and she has, organization, there are formal training programs, that is · not a national corporation is a small five people working under her. Her mother works conferences for updates in the field, and because business {where the gross income is less that $5. at the Kailua branch. of systems designed by Triple Check, I don't have million a year)," she said. "That is about 67 "It's great," she said. "Before, I used to work out to do everything. percent, according to SBA stats. And that's a lot. of my apartment. Part of my daughter's room was "They are always there," she said. This is We focus on travel, law firms, and transport my office. important for her business, Ha'ole said, because business companies." "Now, we have a real home. The only thing her time is billable, and she doesn't want to waste Ha'ole said the only way she would like to there that resembles an office is the lap top time on things a non-technical employee can do. expand her business by changing the location of computer I take home when I need to. And, of All this adds up to a highly successful company her present Kalakaua office to "a street level, course, my daughter loves it. " and reputation. And especially, she said she has ground fl oor location. Her clientele grew from 25 to 300, and her gross more of a personal life and more time to get "In terms of quality, I think we are on the hi gh income has quadrupled. She has also affiliated the involved with organizations. "I make it a point for end," she said. company, then called Professional Bookkeeping and Word Processing, Inc. with Triple Check Income Tax Services, a national bookkeeping and If Congress reviews I The ...... I loan fund program I Since its inauguration as, a five -year I demonstra tion project in November 1987, the I OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund has II provided $2.9 million in loans to 74 Native Hawaiian I entrepreneurs in Hawai'i to start or expand their I own businesses. Funding for the loans was Bank of Hawaii is happy to provided under a grant from the Administration sponsor the Heritage Series, an exploration of the varied cultural for Native Americans (ANA) with the U.S. Depart- heritage of Hawaii and its people. ments of Health and Human Services. Don't miss these fascinating As the loan fund project nears the end of its programs. They deal with subjects demonstration period, an evalua tion report is now from volcanoes and the taro industry, being prepared by ANA fo r presentation to to Hawaiian family aumakuas, the Congress by the end of November. Findings of the fabled beach boys of the old Moana report will be made public at that time, according Hotel, and early Radio Days in Hawaii. to Darryl Summers, AN A program specialist. He Listen to the Heritage Series at is responsible for overseeing and monitoring ANA 12:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of every grants to Pacific organizations · in Hawai'i, month. Just tune in to KCCN Radio American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of 142?IAM. If you miss Sunday's prog;am, the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Saipan, don t worry. You can catch the rebroad- as well as the western states of California, Nevada cast on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., and Arizona. lO days after the original broadcast. We sincerely hope you like these Summers was in Hawai'i recently to conduct programs. Aloha. site visits on current grants here and in American Samoa. His visit followed a six-month eval uation • of the OHA revolving loan fu nd done this summer by an independent ANA-selected contractor. The evaluation team met with OHA administrators, loan fund officers, loan recipients and persons who applied but did not receive loans. Their purpose was to assess administration and management, effectiveness, results and benefits of loans made to Banlt of Hawaii the Native Hawaiian business community and to HAWAII'S BANK assess the impact of the project on the non-Hawaiian business community. The future of the OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund will be decided by Congress late this years, as part of its review to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act. The act allows ANA to provide grants, training and technical assistance to Native Americans, including Native MEMBER FDIC continued page 23 Okakopa (October) 1991 RGI Ww O(Gl 0 OF]f\ 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakahi (Page 21)

Learning to lead with wisdom and Hawaiian spirituality by Rev. Moses K. Keale, Sr. wish to share with you about my commitment. performance of pveryone connected with this Trustee, Kaua'i & Ni'ihau , "VVe, you and I, have been elected as leaders of organization. Let us correct the problems which Aloha kakou. our people. Each person who sits at this table as an' impede our performance. Let us make the VVhat are the ingre- elected representative of the Hawaiian people is a changes that are necessary and then let's get on dients that makes a wise leader, with valuable contributions to make. with being both leaders and servants of our and able leader? "VVe had better start acting and living the part people." These are my goals: I believe that the first and demonstating the values of a true Hawaiian 1. As education and culture committee chairman, I ingredient is a philoso- leader. VVe must respect each other. VVe must will aggressively pursue the goals of quality phy of service. A leader respect each other's kuleana. VVe must work in educational opportunities for all of our Hawaiian must know that he or harmony and we must demonstrate leadership in children. she must learn to serve our daily lives as good examples to our people. 2. I will actively advocate the incorporation of in order to lead. "VVe represent hope for the future of our Hawaiian cultural values, practices and spirituality A true leader must people. VVe are the defenders of the Hawaiian in everything we do as an agency, with everyone have wisdom and knowledge. He must learn to lis- people's rights and entitlements. we come in contact with that address the ten patiently and to hear not just the noisy clamor "But how can we demonstrate that we are concerns of Hawaiian people, and in my everyday but more importantly he must hear the quite voice defending them or even convince them that there life. crying in the wilderness. is a strategy of defense when we al low the sta te to 3. 1 will speak out against any affront to Hawaiian A true leader must accept the fact that his drag on and on with this issue of a settlement while entitlements and I will not be afraid to speak in knowledge is limited and must show the they (the state) continues to trade off our lands in favor of an aggressive economic development willingness to learn and grow. pursuit of other interests. package that will ensure the growth of Hawaii an A true leader must be dedicated not only during "VVe represent the single agency that Hawaiians assets. times of great success but also during times of can come to get help wi th their problems whether It is with these thoughts in mind that I share tremendous adversity. those problems deal with health, education, these feelings and commitments with you. I hope He must trust in himself. He must trust in his economic development, housing or any other item that we can join together and speak with one faith. He must trust in his creator. He must have of concern. strong and insurmontable voice. spirituality. "I tell the people we need time to address all of Let's roll up our shirt sleeves. Let us stand Most important, a true Hawaiian leader must the various problems. The people respond by shoulder to shoulder -leader, servant, and na poe have Hawaiian spirituality. telling me that you have had more than 10 years to Hawai'i - in unity and strength to make the Sometimes, we must venture into the get it together. necessary changes and show all of the people of wilderness to meditate so that the vision is clear. "I tell them we did no have the money to get it Hawai'i our very best efforts. Sometimes we must stop to listen to the small, together. They respond that you informed us of a o ke Akua ka puuhonua a me ka ikaika 0 quiet voice from within to really understand the settlement! So I stop talking and making excuses kakou, He kokua kokoke loa i ka popilikia ana. message. The hardest part of listening and waiting and 1 start to do more listening. God is our refuge and our strength, an ever- is to recognize the message and path . "It is time to stop talking at each other and to present help in distress. In mid July, a most exciting event happened in start taking some actions. Each of us has a vital A i manao kekahi e lilo i pookele i waena 0 my life. VVithout so much as the smallest hint, I was role to play. VVe are the policy makers. oukou, e pono no e lilo ia i kauwa na oukou. Na ke selected to be ordained as a Kahu Haieuanelio of "Let us as policy makers evaluate, the Akua e malama a e alakai ia kakou apau. my church, Ke Akua Mana. It happened at the . annual Aha Paeaina of the combined churches of Hoomana 0 Ke Akua Ola. It could not have happened at a more opportune Hawaiian Homes article thought provoking time in my life. At a time that I was struggling to by Louis Hao define my true mission. Being an ordained minister Trustee, Moloka'i adequate funding for a successful program. is a very serious addition to the responsibilities of Aloha Mai , B. The State of Hawaii has provided minimal my life . Blending this new responsibility and my I read with great attention and inadequate fun ding for the service to the Hawaiian people is a formidable interest an article, Implementation of the Homestead program. task. dated Sept. 9, by In reflecting on how OHA became a reality, after Susan C. Faludi, a staff C. The use of Hawaiian Homestead lands by you get past the history of the constitutional reporter with the VVall deve lo pers and business peo f" le has only provided convention and the success at the ballot box, the Street Journal, regard- them with favorable lease-rental rates. most important effort to insure OHA's success ing t he Hawaiian D. A waiting list for some Hawaiians actually was to register Hawaiians to vote in the OHA Homr' s Programs. excE'eded 40 years. special election. A group of dedicated volunteers Thp article thorough- E. A DHHL department manager, who worked for began the task of registering Hawaiians .. ly describes the misu e of the Hawaiian omes the agency for 30 years, claims that a form €' r program, where the businessmen and the Director of the Hawaiian Homes Department kept "It is time to stop talking at each politicians have ripped off the Hawaiian people a separate folder to exercise special handling of other and to start talking some from day one of the program. the waiting list. Prince Kuhio may have meant well with his plan to The article, "Broken Promise," reminds us all of actions." save the Hawaiian people from the urban slums of the struggles of our Hawaiian people beginning One of the major groups that was addressed to Honolulu. But the passage of the program in with the 1893 illegal overthrow of our small but assist in registration was the Hawaiian church. Congress was clearly directed by the sugar and unique Hawaiian Nation; the deuptive VVhy? It is simple, the Hawaiian honored his pineapple businpss interests, along with politicians implementation of the Hawaiian Homes programs cultural values through the working of group in Congress, to get rid of the general homesteading in 1921 ; statehood for Hawai'i in 1959; and finally dynamics in the church. And so the church played program. In exchange, they agreed to allot about the 1978 Constitutional Convention that created an important role in assuring OHA's reality just as 200,000 acres to the Native Hawaiian for thp Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). the Hawaiian church played an important role in homesteading purposes. The article is disheartening, but to me it also stopping the passage of the Maryland Land Law The worst or "fourth class" lands were provides us with a framework from which to take bill in the 1960s and as the church nurtured the approved for the Hawaiians. The most productive corrective measures to improve the Hawaiian growth of the Kaho'olawe 'Ohana and so forth. and best lands were made available for pineapple Homes program. As with most aboriginal people, faith plays ani and sugar purposes. In spite of the article, Hoaliku Drake and important role in the growth of that society. Faith Although the beginning of the program started the Hawaiian Homes Commissioners should also and church are often synonymous. So as I under false pretense, what actually followed in the be congratulated for their efforts to correct and reflected in January, Koho la. The choice has been next 70 years since it's inception was even worse. bri ng fo rth changes to improve the Hawaian made. The path is clear. I serve my people because The article clearly brings to life a list of misdeeds Homestead program. the people so chose me to do so. I serve my church supposedly intended to rehabilitate the Hawaiian The article clearly identifies the negative because the' church chose me to serve her. And people. aspects of the total situation, but fails to point out the message is clear - to serve the people and the The following is a li st of concerns worth potential and favorable alternatives. spirit of creation in order to hoomau, continue the reviewing at this time: "The uku comb has found a lot of ukus, but growth and regeneration of the people· A. The U.S. Congress created the program but what we really need is not the uku comb, but On Aug. 30, 1 addressed my fellow trustees at fails to have its own agency, the U.S. Department perhaps kerosene." the Lana'i board meeting with a message that I of Interior, provide administrative support and Mahalo

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Member organizations forming the Hui Na'auao Board of Directors are: Sovereignty workshops planned I Ahahui Ka ahumanu ALU L1KF, INC. from page 1 the flourishing of traditional sriritual and cultural Assoc iiltion pI Hawaiian Civic Cluhs ori every island of their rights, leading to Kanaka Maoli beliefs, customs· and pril ctices. Counc il of Hawaiian Or!'janizations community social, economic, and political self· (4) Provide a largf'r context for understanding Fril'ncfs of Kamehameha & Kamehameha Schools sufficiency. sovereignty and self-determ-nation pertaining to Hawaiian Civic Politicat Action Committee (2) Create a context and framework as the historic Hawaii Business/ Professional Association entitlement, rights and responsibilities relevant to Hou Hawaiians basis through which Kanilka Maoli and non- Kanaka Maoli decision-making. Hui 0 Pakele Aina Kanakil Maoli will gain appreciation of the exercise The lOO -Yf'ar anniversary of the illegi' l Institute for the Arlvancement of of sovereign rights and responsibilities and the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1993 is the Hawaiian Affairs spiritual, cultural. economic, social, and political deadline being set for the consensus building, Ka Lahui Hawaii loss that occurred following the overthrow. Ka Ohana 0 Kalae culminating in a final declarative report setting out Ka Pakaukall (3) Create an appreciation of the aspirations of Na a Kilnaka Maoli perspective and alternative Kanaka Maoli Kanil ka Miloli to thrive_as a distinct people with strategies for self-determination and governance. Make'o Pono I a"lIi Hawaii Malama 0 Ka Aina Na Kane 0 K;, Malo. Inc. PROJECT DIRECTOR-NATIVE HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY, EDUCATION PROJECT Na Koa Ikaika Na Maka 0 Ka Aina General responsibilities develop and assure the completion of the year·end Project Native Hawaiian Art i o"y Council The Project Director is the Administrator of the Native Report. Native Hawaiian En ironmen' Defense & Hawaiian Sovereignty and Self-Determination Community Qualifications: Refore 'ation Fund Educaton Project, and is accountable to the Board of 1. Commitment to the Project goal of education on ative Hawaiian Legal Corporalipn Directors of Hui Na'auao through its Executives Committee. Sovereignty and Self-Determination. Offi p of Hawaiian Affairs The Project Director is specifically responsible for 2. Cultural sensitivity, and at least five years of work Pahe'ehe'e Ridge Association implementing Hui Na'auao policies, goals and objectives, and experience which evidences substantive familiarity with Pele Defense Fund ensuring the economical and effective implementation of Native Hawaiian issues. Protect Kahoolawe Ohana Project activities. 3. A Masters Degree or equivalent work experience in Ro. al Order of Kamehameha The Project Director is responsible for promoting and management level administration, fiscal oversight, and Stille COUl'ciJ of Hawaiian coordinating the consensus building and other goals of the planning .. Work experience shall be given greater weight. Home tead A . ocia,ion project. 4. A background of service and involvement which The Temple of Lono The Project Director is responsible for coordinating and demonstrates familiarity with Kanaka Maoli communities and We t Maui·Molokil i Taro Farmers Association developing Na Puwalu and with working with Board Planning their concerns. Committees to develop the year·end Project Report. 5. Experience in producing educational materials. Support/ Resource are: Duties Other Qualities Desired: 1. Supervision and direction of the day-to·day affairs of the Dppartment of Haw" iian Homp Lands 1. Working knowledge of Kanaka Maoli language or must Project. E Ola Mau be willing to take language classes. 2. Responsible for coordinating evaluation of all employees. Hui Ma lama 1 Na Kupuna 0 Hawaii Nei 2. Possess knowledge of his/ her genealogy or willingness to 3. Responsible for efficient management of the office. This research and become fam iliar with his/ her genealogy. UH at Hilo: Hawaiian Leadership Development responsibility includes, but is not limited to coordination of Program 3. Dedicated to the sovereignty, self·determination, and staff work product, training, technical assistance, fiscal independence of the Kanaka-Maoli/Hawaiian nation. management, including but not limited to compliance with Salary: $35 ,000 Olher interp ted applicable regulations of funding sources, program budget Application Deadline: Oct. 21. Ohana 0 Hawaii, ' overeign Kingdom of Hawaii and resource allocation. Send resume to: Daughlers & Sons of Hawaiian Warriors 4. Responsible for assuring achievement of the consensus Personnel Committee Hui Ha nai bu ilding and other goals of the Project. 1088 Bishop Street, Suite 1204 Lunalilo Home 5. Responsible for working with the Committee to Honolulu, Hawai'i 968 13 a,i' e Hi' waiiar Culture & Art Proqram Punana Leo '0 kakakou mau kamajki ke ola 0 ka 'oleIo Hawai'i Our children are the life of the Hawaiian language

He hui paepae 'ohana/kaiaulu ka Punana Leo nana e ho'oikaika nei no ke ola 0 ka 'olelo Hawai'i a me ka po'okela na'auao o na lei a kakou.

He makemake ko ka Punana Leo e laha aku kona mau kula i na 'ohana a pau e makemake ana rna keIil me keia 'aina. '0 nil mea nui e pono ai, '0 ia ka po'e makaukau rna ka '6lelo Hawai'i i po'e kumu, he hale i halekula, / "'#' a me na pepe i haumana. Na ka .. Punana Leo e kokua rna ka 'ao'ao based organization dedicated to the of the Hawaiian language, a site, and uku kili me ke kako' 0 i ke kula. revitalization of the Hawaiian language interested families are the basic com- Ke paipai nei makou i na and educational excellence. ponents. The Punana Leo Project 'ohana Hawai'i e komo like kakou assists centers with operational fund- i loko 0 keia hana. PUnana Leo is anxious to start new cen- ing and support. If you are interested ters and is willing to work with interest- in having a PUnana Leo in your com- Punana Leo is a family/community ed communities. Native/f luent speakers munity, please contact us. E Ola Mau Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i

Hale KaIco'o PUnana Leo 941-0584 (Honolulu) a i 'ole 959-4979 (Hilo) He papahana ka 'Aha Piinana Leo, Inc. i kako'o 'ia ke k"iIapekelala ma lalo 0 ka papahana Kikowaena Ho'ona'auao Paepae 'Ohana Hawai'i, ICanawai Ho'ona'auao P3ku'i Hawkins-Stafford 0 ka MH 1988. The 'Aha Piinana Leo, Inc. is a recipient of federal funding under the Native Hawaiian Family-Based Education Centers, Hawkins-Stafford Educational Amendments of 1988. - '. -. 'Ao'ao Eono (Page 6) Wtu 0 Ouf' ' Okakopa (October) 1991 Preservation Council members Members of the OHA Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Council (formerly called Task Force) are: • Chairperson Lydia Manahana Mai'oho, curator of Mauna 'Ala Royal Mausoleum, who also served on the former OHA culture committee and now sits on the O'ahu Burial Council. • Vice-chairperson Leon Sterling, who was an, advisor to the state Department of Transportation on the Keopu burials affected by the Kuakini Highway realignment in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i; he also served on the H-3 Burial Treatment Advisory Committee. • Dr. Benjamin Finney, chair, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Dept. of Anthropology • Susan Miller, director, Hawai'i office of the Natural Resources Defense Council • June Cleghorn, anthropologist, and native representative to the National Anthropology Association; she also served on the H-3 Burial Treatment Advisory Committee • Tom Yagi, former member of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources and current member of the board of directors of the Research Corp. of the University of Hawai'i • Rudy Mitchell, anthropologist and native cultural authority at Waimea Falls Park • Moses Keale, Sr., OHA trustee from Kaua'i and Ni'ihau and active member of the Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program • Kamaki A. Kanahele, III, OHA trustee-at-Iarge, The Vision. who is also head of the State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Consider this nightmare: Imagine being born into a wonderful • Gladys 'Ainoa Brandt, retired educator and place where some 400,000 people, just like you, live in a solid, stable administrator, and member of the State world. 400,000. That's about half the population of San Francisco or Foundation on Culture and Arts and former chair of the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents Honolulu. And then during the span of your lifetime, you watch as • laFrance Kapaka Arboledo, director of Waipa friends, family and the whole population is reduced to a mere 45,000 by taro project on Kaua'i and member of the Kaua'i burial council sickness, disease and malaise. In your lifetime, before your eyes, the • Kina'u Boyd Kamali'i, administrator of the state population has been reduced by an astounding 350,000 people. That's Health Planning and Development Agency, seven out of every eight people in Hawaii at the time. member of the state Dept. of Health Native Hawaiian Health Task Force and former legislator And Bernice Pauahi Bishop watched it happen to her people dur, who served as head of the federal Native ing the middle and latter parts of the nineteenth century. It must have Hawaiians Study Commission • Solomon-Kaopuiki, member of the State Council torn apart this Hawaiian princess, to see her people unable to with, of Hawaiian Elders and recognized cultural stand the onslaught of change brought to these islands by foreigners. authority from the island of Lana'i; also kupuna advisor to the Lana'i Archaeological Committee It is the reason she created an everlasting fund based on the lands • Charles Pili Keau, chairperson of the Maui she and her husband owned which would be for the sole benefit of Historic Society archaeology committee Hawaiians and their education. Even then, she understood what many others did not: That the native Hawaiian population had to have a Kaho'olawe report strong educational base in order to survive and prosper in the complex The Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance new world in which they now lived. Commission's Interim Report, recently submitted Charles Reed Bishop, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's husband to Congress, is available for reading at public · libraries, community colleges and University of and one of the five original trustees, was instrumental in bringing his Hawai'i campuses. wife's vision to life. His financial astuteness served Kamehameha The specific sites are The Thelma Parker Schools/Bishop Estate well in those critical, early times. Rather than Memorial Library, Kamuela; Pohala Community School Library, Pohala; Brigham Young sell the Bishop lands, Mr. Bishop leased them to provide needed University, Hawai'i Library, Laie; Hawai'i Loa income to establish the Schools. College Library, Kaneohe; and in Honolulu at Midkiff Learning Center, Kamehameha Schools, Today, this land continues to be the basis for the legacy of Mrs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Library and Bishop. And it is why we continue to be the guardians of her wishes Hawai'i Pacific University Library. and her vision. We remain vigilant and passionate in our dedication. For further information, contact The Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission, That's what she would have wanted, that's what her will One Main Plaza, Suite 325, Wailuku, Maui, HI commanded. 96799 or 242-7900. Aloha kakou apau. For updated meeting

information, call the This column is sponsored by Kamehameha Office of Hawaiian Schools/Bishop Estate in the interest of Affair.s 24 helping the public understand the role and hours, at 586-3732. mission of the Schoo,ls/Estate. Okakopa (October) 1991 'Ao'ao Ehiku (Page 7) Kukui nut valued as skin and hair product

By Ann L Moore "and an acre of wild trees produce a crop that sells A Hawaiian tradition is being perpetuated by for $7 ,000 a year 'wet in the shell.' the Hawaiian Kukui Nut Company in Waialua on "We don't know what the trees would do if Oahu's North Shore. Hawaiian kukui oil as a base planted, watered and fed," exclaims Gray. "But for skin and hair products. just imagine it!" Hawaiians have, long known the value of kukui nut oil as a skin humectant. Even today a . newborn's first "bath" is often a rubdown with Kukui jewelry kukui oil. The beautiful complexions of many a Tutu By Ann L Moore wahine can be ascribed to the effects of a lifetime's Real Hawaiian kukui nut jewelry is still use of the oil. produced by The Hawaiian Kukui Nut The company's own line of oil-based skin Company. _ products is carried locally by the Bishop Museum's "I do it for love. It's a bit of Hawai'i I would Shop Pacifica and shops in Outrigger Hotels. hate to see disappear," says owner Dana Owner Dana Gray sings the praises of Hawaiian Gray. kukui oil for skin care, and points out its potential The highly prized Hawaiian kukui nut lei as a new industry for Hawaii. "Tourism is fine, but g is hand-strung on traditional black ribbon, this is a product that gets exported and brings with a small knot between each shell. The money into the state's economy," SeWS Gray. company makes varied lengths and styles. "Cosmetic chemists are very sophisticated The average price ranges from $20 to $40. consumers, most with Ph.Ds. When they « At the store a small rack of "seconds" is formulate a product, they need oils whose usually on sale at reduced prices. properties are constant. A formula can't change A highly polished, half-shell black kukui from batch to batch." 5: nut lei that Gray has named Lei Alii is Gray says there is a demand for the Hawatian available in a limited supply. Two are usually kukui and macadamia oils. . on display at the shop and orders are taken If the demand is to be met, he says, "We need for the $100 lei. people to plant and grow the .trees, people,' to product-conscious. " Other kukui jewelry is available at modest harvest them, and eventually more plant Yet Hawaiian kukui oils as a cosmetic base are prices. The shop is open every day. Tours of workers." just the start, Gray says. the workshop are conducted on weekdays. Gray took in $300,000 his first year in business. "There are facial scrubs being developed that The phone number is 637 -5620 on Oahu. Just three years later, in 1990, he grossed $1 will use part of the plant we now throwaway. The toll free number is 800-367-6010. million. Research at the University of Hawaii and by Also available at the store is macadamia "You can see the potential market for Hawai'i," private companies is most encouraging. The plant- nut cooking oil, prized by world-class chefs he says. extracts market is booming, and Hawaii is ideally for its stabili.ty at high cooking And the market timing is right, Gray adds. "It's situated, geographically, for this market. temperatures. It is slowly becoming known 'The Greening of America.' People are concerned "A Hawaiian kukui nut tree can be harvested to the general public. about biodegradability, They are more natural- after just three year's growth," explains Gray,

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Olahu group tackles Hawaiian health issues by- Talmadge Heyward organization's principles are the following: Administrator Ke Ola Mamo 1) Ke Ola Mamo will be responsible for health A plan is best described as a collage of goals and issues for Native Hawaiians on O'ahu. objectives set forth in a concise and logical 2) Ke Ola Mamo is dedicated to promoting manner, thus enabling the participants to meet preceptorships and providing guidance and their goals and be rewarded for their efforts. training for Native Hawaiian professionals to learn This is the process which Ke Ola Mamo used management and leadership skills. two years ago when basic ideas and dreams were 3) Ke Ola Mamo is dedicated to assuring that shared around a table. positive Hawaiian ,cultural values are integrated When the Native Hawaiian Health Act was into the health care service delivery system for formed and the different islands were charged with Native Hawaiian people. carrying out this major task, it was never conceived Another important philosophical doctrine of Ke that the time and energy needed to bring the pro- keolamamo Ola Mamo is the empowerment of Native ject to its infancy would be so great. Hawaiian families and individuals to access Nevertheless, through this exercise, a new appropriate health care services, develop health organization was born. Pang Medical Clinic. partnerships with existing health care services in a With the service delivery plan submitted and With the administrative staff in place, the collaborative effort to improve access to health awaiting approval, the board and staff of Ke Ola groundwork is being laid to set the financial side of care, and work with Native Hawaiian communities Mamo are concentrating on three specific areas: the organization in place. With the help of advisors and neighborhoods to assist them in meeting their Infrastructure, training, and planning. from the private and public sector, the business health care needs. In focusing on these specific points, the plan of the corporation will be complete by Oct. 1, The board is in the process of establishing organization will be prepared to carry out the and the financial side of the company secure. At educational and training sessions for the goals and objectives of the service delivery plan that time, additional staff will be hired to carry out community and the staff which are scheduled to and insure the success and longevity of the the business plan. begin Oct. 1 and continue for a year. These organization. The board of directors of Ke Ola Mamo was educational sessions wiJ1 initiaJ1y be carried out in Currently, Ke Ola Mamo is housed at the formed by concerned Native Hawaiian and non- four target communities and then extend to other corner of Nu'uanu and Vineyard at the old Chock Hawaiian health professionals. Among the Hawaiian communities on the island. In-house training will be on-going with the staff and board to meet the needs and issues confronting a non-profit corpora tion. Ke Ola Mamo has selected these four ' communities because of their service delivery 'Ohana Reunions proposal. They include the Waimanalo, Wai'anae and Ko'olauloa communities. A fourth project is being proposed as a community education and planning process for the urban Honolulu Kawika and Moku Hoopai Kuewa-KailPookalani communities with future service implementation proposals. The 'ohana of Kawika and Moku Hoopai will The 'ohana of Daniel Maiola Kuewa and Kahinu Two outreach workers and planners have been hold their reunion beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Kaapookalani wiJ1 be holding their reunion from 9 contracted to begin the urban phase of the plan, Nov. 2 at Kalama Extension Park in Kihei , Maui. A a.m .-5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa, with a concentration on identifying and assessing 'picnic is planned. For details, caJ1 Nadine Bagda at O'ahu. The day will be spent learning about the lhe urban health care needs. 572-0993. family with a potluck picnic featured. Organizers Planning is in its final stages for the three rural ask those who attend to bring their family group communities and staff are being assigned to carry sheet. For details, contact Elizabeth Topley, 668- out the plans in each community. Depending on Paakaula, Lukela, Kaeka, 7582 or Hazel Kumura, 841 -6558. the outcome of the grant award, the target date for the various centers to open is Dec. 1. Each of Babino, Mayoga 'Ohana who resided in Koko Head until 1963 are these centers will house a site coord ina tor, invited to a friendship picnic fyom 9 a.m.-5 p.m. administrative staff and outreach workers. The families of Paakaula, Lukela, Kaeka, Babino Saturday, Oct. 19 at Waimanalo Beach Park. By Jan. 1, Ke Ola Mamo hopes to be fully and Mayoga have planned a reunion from 10 a.m.- Bring the family along with a picnic basket and operational developing and implementing an 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Sand Island Beach Park in any mementos as well. The kupuna at the aggressive outreach program to address the Honolulu. The festivities will include a potluck gathering will be David Mullaney, Sarah Rosa, and :luncheon, genealogy and entertainment. For barriers and facilitate access to the health care Matilda Richards. system for Native Hawaiians. further information, contact Caroline Lee, 839- T-shirts will also be on sale. For more The elements of the system will feature a 5632, Sweety Stern, 237 -8466, Flora Kaulia, 668- information, caJ1 Beatrice Frank and PhyJ1is Lau at comprehensive array of primary health care which 7483, and Marion Babino, 621-0279. 259-9619. wiJ1 include education for the prevention of disease for the general Hawaiian public as weJ1 as for specific targeted populations, appropriate Having a family reunion? screening services, access to diagnostic and treatment services by trained medical personnel, . and rehabilitation services provided in the least Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA will publish a free notice of your family reunion. Just fill out the coupon and restrictive environment. mail to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs ,Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., 5th floor Honolulu, HI 96813 Be sure to send in your notice so it is received no later than the 10th of the month before the . month of the reunion. For example, if your reunion is in July, the notice must reach us before June Oct. 6 concert 10. Halau Hula 0' Mililani is presenting a Family name(s}-Please print clearly-______fundraising Hawaiian concert of music and dance from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Being held at (exact place) ______Town & Island. ______scenic Lanikuhonua to send the teen dance group When (dates} ______to Russia in July, 1992. The teens will be touring Moscow and ..___------Contact people with phone numbers ______Leningrad for 15 days while staying with Russian Include island i.e. Maui 572-0000 ______families .. Special events ______Tickets, $10 with children under 6 free . Lanikuhonua is between Ko Olina Resort and Paradise Cove and owned by CampbeJ1 Estate. No For Ka Wai' Ola: please include name/telephone of person to contact if we need to confirm alcohol is allowed. information or obtain more details. Mahalo. ______For more information, call 942-0638 or 696- 2145. Okakopa (October) 1991 'Ao'ao Eiwa (Page 9) Kaulukukui honored as life role model

By Christina Zarobe when the West Honolulu Rotary Club , which Assistant Editor rf'cently celebrated its 40th anniversary, decided Pull out any edition of the Honolulu newspapers the time was right to identify and honor a Hawaiian fro m the rast half centurv and you'll probably find who had made strides in maintaining the Hawaiian at least one photo of Uncle Tommy Kaulukukui, Sr. culture. From the sports pages in early years to the The first David Malo recipient was Mary news section more recently, articles accompanied Kawena Pukui, i'1uthor of the Hawaiian dictionary by a grinning mugshot of Uncle Tommy have Othe'r honorees have ranged from entertainers seemed almost a staple in the dailies. .and e'ducators to athletf's <'md politicians including As a football , basketball and baseball player, Duke Kahanamoku and state Rep. Henry Peters. later a university coach and currently an Office of And as for this year's man of the hour. Hawaiian Affairs trustee, he has played a role in Dingeman's praise of Uncle Tommy is matter of not only the destiny of Hawai'i but the lives of fact but genuine. many young people. "He contrihuted in so many ways. Among other Numerous awards, proclamations, and things as a role model. He used the sports vehicle resolutions from various organizations and to go on for an education. He became aver)' government agencies are already displayed on prominent athlf'te - a role model. He became an Uncle Tommy's office walls. Spend as much time educator - a role model. And now he is with OHA working in community service as this Kalihi native anei hf' is the only one who has bef'n there sincr and people take notice di'1yone. On Oct. 26, the West Honolulu Rotary Club "All of that adrlf'd up to picking Tommy It's thE' will take its turn honoring Uncle Tommy with the e role model part that is significant as far as UnclE' organization 's David Malo Award. The Tommy goes. He has helped and he has recognition is bestowed upon someone who has preser.ved ." says Dingeman. " made a noteworthy contribution to the ·t When Uncle Tommy talks about his life , thf're is perpetuation and preservation of the Hawaiian 6 a Sf'nse of honor to it. He believes that, in somE' cul ture," according to David Dingeman, a .s way, people haw to "givf' something back to member of the selection committee. .8 society." The fact that someone has A revered Hawaiian figure , Malo authored the £ acknowledged his contributions seems to be th e' book "Hawaiian An tiq uities," whic h details the -;K:;""a-u-:lc-u-=-k-u-=-k-u-=-i,-,S:-r-.----' proVf'rbial frosting on the cakE' to Uncle Tommy. ancient history, religion and customs of the- "EVf'ry time I get one (an award) I i'1lways think Hawaiian people. okay I was an educator. Then I saw he wrote and 'Why me?' But I'm always proud," says Uncle' He was born in Keauhou, Kona around 1793. I'm in the process of writing a book about my liff'. I Tommy. "I would like to guess there ..... re ma' y Malo's knowledge about the traditions, legends also wrote a thesis in 1941 about sports in high people who have accomplished things without and myths of Hawai'i at that timE' came from the schools in Hawai'i." fcmfare . They could recpive thf' aWClrd too." years he spent in the court of Kuakini, a brother of Unclf' Tommy received a bachE'lor's and J..>erhaps one of Uncle Tommv's sons, Donald, Queen Kaahumanu, on the Big Island. master's degn'e from the University of Hi'1wai'i and best illustrates his father's approach to living life. Malo's lifetime achievements included his fight later studied at Michigan State Uniuersity in East Something his father once told him stayed with for the government to pay wages to teachers on Lansing whE're he served on Biggie Munn's Donald Kaulukukui over the years. Maui. He was Hawaii's first superintpndant of football coaching staff. Today, it serves as a tribute to a man who puhlic education and the last Hawaiian to hold the He has been named everything from Father of refused to rrcoqnize limitations yet returned to post. In 1844, he was licensed to preach and, at the thf' Year to Coach of thf' Year. He and his wife of the Hawaiian people everything he gained. same time, served as a member of the House of Sl years, Felice , have three children. "Greatness: Thf' ability to extend one's will Representatives becoming active in the Great Since 1981 when OHA Wi'1 S f' stablished, Uncle desire, and determini'1tion to overcome what Mahele, or land di vision. Tommy has served as a trustee. His opinions on woulrl otherwise be considered impossible." "He was an innovator in many, many ways," being Hawaiian are resolute. c:, ays Dingemi'1 n. "I am saying if I can do it , you can. Regardless of The aWMds ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Upon learning of his selE'ction, Uncle Tommy whether you're Hawaiian, Chinese or whatever," Oct. 26 in Coral Ballroom #3 at the Hilton reacted the way any good educator might have - he says. Hawaiian Village. Tickf'ts, $40 and include dinnE" he researched Malo. "He was called a rrnaissance "If we intend to keep our culture, our identity in and E'ntertainment. For details on ticket man - ahead of his time so to speak. I think he did life , then somebody has to be doing something. purchases, contact Dr. Sti'1nley Wong at 1600 a lot for our people." Otherwise it will die. I think there are many ppople Knri'obni Blvd . Suite 1021 , Honolulu, 9A814 or Although modest, he found some simili'1 rities who could do a lot of things." call 955-3522. between himself and Malo. "He was an educator, Thf' history of the award extends back to 1957, .

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Thomas ulukukui, entitlements bill signing. Native 600kS 'Ao'ao ·Umi (Page 10) Okakopa (October) 1991 Aloha spirit reigns at annual Waikiki parade

By Christina Zarobe The OHA fl oat, with its strong Hawaiian theme, Assistant Editor was designed by award-winning float designer Sitting on a lo.w wall lining the sidewalk along Ala Andrew Miyamoto. It featured a traditional Moana Blvd. Auntie Betty Jenkins proudly sur- Hawaiian voyaging canoe riding the crest of a veyed the Office of Hawaiian Affairs first-everfloat wave to symbolize the voyage into the future of entry in the Aloha Festival Floral Parade. the Hawaiian people. It included celebrity guests Shortly after, Jenkins climbed aboard the OHA the Brothers Cazimero, singing selections from float as a representative of Hawaiian kupuna. One of their new "Follow Me" album, dancer Leina:ala 11 floats in the parade, the OHA entry captured the' Kalama Heine, and chanters and dancers of Hilau Mayor's Trophy for best theme in the non- Na Kamalei and Na Pualei 0 Likolehua. commercial division. Representing the unity of the generations in this "It represented our entire state. These flowers voyage were kupuna Betty Kawohiokalani came from Kaua'i all the way down the chain. It Jenkins and Tiona Wailehua, makua Ipolani has a local fla vor, a Hawaiian flavor," she Vaughan (this year's May Day Queen) and 'opio explained. Lehua Pekelo, La'ahea Ka'a'awa, Donna Gaison "It's an honor for me. It's more than just riding and Clarence Gillia. on the float. We take our direction from the The following is a rundown of the Aloha foundation of our culture which is one of Festivals Parade winners: excellence." • Float, Grand Sweepstakes Award: Hilton Despite the downpour that drenched parade- Hawaiian Village. goers as the procession wound its way down • Float, commercial division: Hyatt Regency Kalakaua through Waikiki to Kapi'olani Park, the Governor's Trophy (best theme); Colony Hotels annual event delighted kamaaina and tourists and Resorts, President's Trophy (best fl oral use); ali ke. Aloha Airlines, King's Award (best animation).

• Float, non-commercial division: Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Mayor's Trophy (best theme); Imperial Court, Queen's Trophy (best floral use); ISKCON, Parade Chairman's Trophy (best animation). • Float, 25-foot and under: American Hawai'i Cruises, Parade Committee Award. • Precision Marching Units: Hilton Hawaiian Village guards (first place); King's Guards of King's Village (second place); Kamehameha Schools ROTC (third place). • Non-precision marching units: United Okinawan Association (first place); Aklanon Association of Hawai'i (second place); Aloha Temple Shrine (third place). • Pa'u units: Island of Kaua'i, grand Pa'u Award; Ni'ihau, Pa'u Marshal Award; Molokini, Pa'u Queen Award; Hawai'i, Judge's Choice. • Private mounted units: Lihi Lani Hui Holo Lio, Grand Private Mounted Award; Na Makana 0 Ke Aloha, Rodeo America Award; Rodeo Hawai'i, Rodeo Hawai'i Award. • "Pooper Scoopers": O'ahu, Most Original; Ni'jhau, Most Comical; Kaua'i, Best Technique. • Perpetual Trophy (best Hawaiian music): Kahuku High School. Also recognized was Pa'u Marshal Francis Morgan of Kualoa Ranch.

- Halau Hula Olana with the Aloha Airlines. Okakopa (October) 1991 . Rti 0 Ofjf\ 'Ao'ao Umikumakahi (Page 11) Royal court speaks out on being Hawaiian

By Christina Zarobe Assistant Editor As the ali'i of the Hawaiian nation once traveled through Waikiki centuries ago, the 1991 Aloha Festivals king and queen last month retraced their steps in a celebration of Hawaiian culture. "I wanted to be able to experience what they went through, the Hawaiian royalty. Just to feel that inspiration with your ancestors," says Kamuela Kailianu Kealoha, who is 100 percent Hawaiian and this year's king. Televised on the Mainland and worldwide, the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade has evolved into a spectacular event of floats, marching bands, clowns, Hawaiian cowboys on horseback, and stately pa'u riders. But for the 23 members of the Royal Court and particularly its leaders, the king, queen and princess, participating in the Aloha Festival is an almost sacred opportunity to represent the Hawaiian people. "My feeling as far as portraying the queen of Aloha Week Festivals is that it is an honor," says Kanani 0 Napua Kapahu Painter, who also is 100 percent Hawaiian. A regal beauty, Painter works as an executive secretary for Yamano International, Inc. With an- almost noble air about her, Painter nevertheless radiates the warmth of the aloha spirit. Recalling the intense interview process for the They (Hawaiians) seem more secure to stay with says she sees "their pride in their heritage and their selection of the Royal Court, Kealoha says the first _ their family. It's like the most important thing for sense of security among Hawaiians." A natural time he saw Painter, "I thought there is the the family to stick together. They always come magnet of sorts pulls Hawaiians together, says the queen." In turn, when Painter caught glimpse of first," says Haae whose soft speaking voice barely ·teen. "They seem to gravitate to each other." Kealoha in his kahiko costume she says she was rises above a whisper. As the future of Hawaiians, Haae advocates reminded of Kamehameha. Painter, who is active with the Waikiki activism by her generation and other age groups The comfortable relationship between the pair Community Center and the Miss Waikiki but she criticizes those who use violence or hasn't helped to dispel the image the public has of Scholarship Pageant, says she is troubled by the methods that cast Hawaiians in a "bad light." them as a real-life couple. A frequent foursome in disintegration of families. She remembers vividly "I am very optimistic about it (the future) when recent weeks, the king and queen along with another time. people do something and don't take everything princess, JoAnn Kalei Haae, and prince, Louis "We were a big family but we all stuck together. that is thrown at them." KeAli'i Vargas, a 17 -year-old senior at There were 24 of us in this three bedroom house. Yet to achieve certain goals whether as a Kamehameha Schools, resemble a close-knit But we all helped each other. We stayed close as a Hawaiian or someone of another culture means family. family ." approaching life with determination and a But both Painter and Kealoha believe the From a generational perspective of both 'opio readiness to learn, according to this year's Aloha public's mistaken assumption can be used to and the makua there is a frustration about the Festivals queen. encourage Hawaiians and other cultures to absence of strong leaders for the Hawaiian people, A self-described "jack of all trades," Painter is a salvage the unraveling family unit, a critical issue in role models for Hawaiian youngsters. graduate of Farrington High School. Since then, today's society, they say. "At times you as an individual can only go so far. her varied resume has grown to include, among "When I was growing up it seemed the aloha If our leaders do not listen to us, how far can we other jobs, bartending, cooking, hotel spirit came from within, a closer 'ohana. go? You can only push so far. What good is maintenance and apartment management. Everybody helped each other," remembers fighting if there is no one there to back us?" says an And in less than a year, Painter worked her way up Kealoha. "(Today) families are so scattered. I adamant Painter. from - receptionist to executive secretary at think they need to see more of each other." Haae plans to attend the University of Hawai'i- Yamano International, Inc. A 17-year-old senior at Nanakuli High School, Hilo where she will major in the Hawaiian language "At age 47 I'm still learning and I'm not going to Princess JoAnn Kalei Haae, whose background is or Hawaiian studies. As a teen, she says her stop. There is no stopping anybody from learning Hawaiian and Chinese, says family is one of the peers are concerned about how much of an effect if they want to. But you have to have the most valued tenets of the Hawaiian culture. they can have on issues confronting Hawaiians. willingness to learn. You have to want it to get to "When you graduate, you live with your family. "They know that we are losing our culture. We where you want to be." being young ... there is not much we can do. w There are some who want to get involved. Hut it .C) seems Hawaiians are moving more toward the e business world and tourism, like they're moving o away from their culture," she says. . .§ ... To recapture and build pride in the Hawaiian ..c: culture and maintain strong ties to the Hawaiian U legacy, the value of a role model cannot be under- .s estimated, according to Kealoha. Working in Eo security at Pioneer Properties, Kealoha also tutors cs: Hawaiian families in English, while they in turn teach him Hawaiian. "It's been a long time since the Native Hawaiians have had someone they can look to," he says. "My feeling is 1 am trying to send a message to the Hawaiian community. It is time to wake up, really look at what their culture is all about." Yet Painter, Kealoha and Haae believe that with strong family values, unity, education, and leadership the Hawaiian people can face and overcome the barriers. "I keep saying this is going to be the decade of the Hawaiian. And they need good leaders to direct them," predicts Kealoha. "I think it will be a bright future for Hawaiians and for the islands and the citizens of this land." Among her fellow classmates and friends, Haae of the Aloha Festivals.

J 'Ao'ao Umikumalua (Page 12) Okakopa (October) 1991 Perpetuating the heritage of the historic By Christina Zarobe identify the location on O'ahu explaining that she the ranches, I mingle with the families and I see so Assistant Editor currently is in negotiations with the landowner. many changes taking place," says Ortiz, who is Listen to Delilah Ortiz talk about the Paniola In her cozy home high above the beaches of the part Hawaiian, Cherokee and English and a Museum and Hale of Fame and it seems she's North Shore Ortiz sits comfortably cross-legged Honolulu native. memorized every square inch of the floor plan. on her livingroom floor during a recent interview "I see in their eyes the questions. 'What is going In a wide-open rural setting, the two-story with Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA. The room is a museum of to happen to us?' They were brought up to be hacienda style building will house sections sorts scattered with trophies of horse-riding cowboys. We have to hold on to that for them." dedicated to paniola music and the history of the competitions, sculptures of cowboys, and A formidable undertaking, Ortiz has pa'u rider. A 20-minute video will feature each miniature covered wagons positioned on nevertheless set a timetable for the project - island's contemporary cowboys. bookshelves. groundbreaking in three years. She has turned to Nearby, there will be a barn and an arena where' It also is a memorial to the life she has spent with the state for possible funding but the public also actual cowboys, working at the -museum, will her husband, Claude, for the past 41 years of their can assist by becoming members of the foundation. demonstrate the skills of the paniola. marriage. They have five children, 10 One day, Ortiz says she envisions the museum "It will tell the story of what went on in their grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and being part of school field trips where youngsters everyday lives. This museum will be authentic, have raised 43 foster boys over the years. could learn about another part of Hawai'i history. real " says Ortiz, who has lived above Oahu's The easy-going but hardworking life of the "They (children) are going to learn how to be a North Shore in Pupukea for 46 years."I want to paniola is recreated every weekend at the Ortiz loving person, more compassionate. The cowboys preserve the country flavor as well as keeping in home where five horses are stabled, says Delilah will teach them that. That's what makes them the character." Ortiz. "If a friend wants to bring another, we say romantic and different than the Mainland Filled with photographs, costumes, paintings, 'bring them over - we'll find them a horse.' cowboy," she explains. drawings and paniola artifacts, Ortiz says "That's our aloha. Then we barbecue, sit down, Meanwhile, Ortiz has rented a c1imate- resolutely, "It wil be a living museum, not a talk story." controlled, Matson container to store artifacts museum museum." Known throughout the islands for his skill as a that will eventually be housed in the museum. More than two years ago, Ortiz began paniola, the tanned, rugged features of Claude Historic paniola memorabilia from the public is organi zmg the project as a tribute to the Ortiz are captured on the cover of "Aloha also being accepted. yesteryear paniola. She founded and serves as Cowboy," a comprehensive account of Determined to perpetuate the story of the president of the statewide Paniola Historical horsemanship in Hawai'i. Hawaiian cowboy, Ortiz hopes to complete a Foundation which was registered in February as a Likewise, Delilah is an accomplished documentary with the camera assistance of non-profit organization. Its primary goal is to horsewoman who has been riding since she was Geeny Stayle about the same time as the opening establish a museum. 12. She served as queen of the Kamehameha Day of the museum. The group is headed by a board of directors - parade in 1979 and the Aloha Festival parade a "Us Hawaiians believe that when you take one each from Moloka'i Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Maui, decade later. something, you give something back," says Ortiz the Big Island and O'ahu. Ortiz is searching for a When she talks about the historic paniola, Ortiz quietly. "That's all I'm asking. Give something director from Lana'i. is passionate, her deep brown eyes animated. back to the paniola. Otherwise there is nothing left While the main museum on O'ahu will represent Through her vivid descriptions she brings to life to share." - all the islands, each of the islands will also have another, less complicated time. The legacy of the paniola is colorful and smaller facilities, says Ortiz. She declines to "Hawaiian cowboys are a dying breed ... I go to sentimental yet the story is told with a Hawaiian

I Okakopa (October) 1991 'Ao'ao Umikumakolu (Page 13) paniola ride across the Hawaiian range

(5 ct Delilah rtiz, founder and president of the Paniola Historical Foundation.

twist. While similar to their Mainland cousins, the work but at the end - what a relief. And they love paniolas are a different breed of cowboy, to sing." Paniola -history influenced by the tropical setting of the islands, Ortiz pauses for a moment a dreamy smile on The original paniolas were Spanish American skilled in different ways. her face and a distant look in her eyes as she vaqueros, cowboys, who came from California in It's a part of Hawai'i history that Ortiz believes is contemplates the cowboy life on the Hawaiian the early 1830s to teach the Hawaiians how to herd quickly slipping away as the wide-open spaces of range, the slopes of Mauna Kea and Haleakala. cattle. the islands disappear as rapidly. It's a quest Ortiz "That's what makes them romantic. It is not a Like many other things that have been has initiated but she maintains the museum is the work in vain, it is a work of love. It is a colorful life. "Hawaiianized," the words Espanol and Espanola, dream of the paniola not herself. It holds a lot of mana." referring to the Spanish, translated to the "I think it has a lot to do with the land. There is a Hawaiian language as paniola by the first Hawaiian strong spirit that holds this land together. It builds cowboys. The' result was the birth of the Hawaiian good character in you but strong character," For details about becoming a member of the cowboy. according to Ortiz. Paniola Historical Foundation or donating paniola Long ago, when the Spaniards first came to "The paniola work so closely with the land. artifacts, call 638-8285 or write to P.O. Box 417, Hawai'i, cattle-raising was just beginning here. The They have a chance to be totally solitary. It's not a Haleiwa, 96712 . T-shirts also are available for $12 Hawaiian people had obtained cattle for food but stressful thing to be a cowboy. It's a lot of hard with proceeds helping to support the foundation. were unskilled in the proper care of the animals. The Spaniards, known for their expertise in cattle work, taught the Hawaiian people everything they knew about raising cattle. The Espanola, therefore, became the first cowboys in Hawai'i, during the reign of Kamehameha III in 1830. The Espanolas were especially important to Hawai'i because most of the cattle acquired by the early Hawaiians roamed freely throughout the Big Island. These wild cattle were difficult to capture and next to impossible to determined who owned , , them. The cattle that had been left on the islands by the early voyagers ran wild and multiplied to such ' an extent that hides were notable export products, The demand for beef led to the establishment of ranches. At the end of the reign, it was estimated that there were about 40,000 cattle in the group, including at 12,000 wild ones. In 1840, a kapu was placed on the killing of wild bullocks but during the last decade of the reign an average of more than 2,000 hides were exported each year. V) Over the years, the paniola has evolved into a 1: u colorful yet distinctly different version of the Wild lo... « West cowboy on the Mainland. The Hawaiian o(lJ cowboy is often outfitted with a papale, hat, Vi decorated with fresh flowers or wili braided in '0 haku style, :g3 Among their uniquely Hawaiian skills is the po'o :>. waiu, a rodeo event found only in Hawai'i, and .0 V) paniola who swim the cattle into the s'urf, tying oo them to whale boats. ct - Paniola Historical Foundation One of the many paniola duties-calf roping-in the 19305 at Harold Castle Ranch. 'Ao'ao Umikumaha (Page 14) 'Okakopa (October) 1991 Kahala Foundation fundraiser on Oct. 12 The first annual fund raiser for the Kahala the Hawaiian culture and to serve the educational Foundation Ho'onanea Pu Kakou Festival will be 'and cultural needs of Hawai'i and the Hawaiian held Saturday, Oct. 12 on the grounds of 'the people. James Campbell Estate at Lanikuhonua near Entertainment will be provided by the four hula Paradise Cove, halau who are members of the foundation and The festival will ,be held from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. whose kumu are all former members of Palani's and will feature food booths, authentic Hawaiian celebrated Merry Monarch award-winning halau. crafts, an art gallery of local talent, and T-shirts Palani, gifted composer, poet, singer and kumu designed by Alan Akina. There also will be a hula, dissolved his halau in January and has since special area for children which will include both remained active in Kahala Foundation activities as games and activities. well as lecturing for the Life Foundation on AIDS. The Kahala Foundation was formed in early Live entertainment will also be provided by such 1991 by renowned kumu hula Frank Kimona artists and groups as Pandanus Club, Moe Keale, Kahala, better known as Palani, and leaders of his Mana'o Company, True Colors, Genoa Keawe, halau. and the Naike Serenaders. The foundation, a non-profit organization, was Tickets, $5 presale and $7 at the door. Children created for the perpetuation and preservation of under 10 are free. No outside food or coolers allowed. For details, call 946-8816. OM WIIiJe To the Editor: Trustee Akaka stated that I "went to the funds intended for Hawaiians and instead direct I read Trustee Akaka's views on "Kalapana attorney general to change the bill (H.B. 875) to that $1.75 million to the Kalapana Task ForcE' Hawaiians" (August 1991) and felt strongly moved' exempt those residents who intend to build on which will be relocating on the other side of Pahoa to correct the misstatements that were made. Zone II volcano hazardous area from qualifying for at Keonepoko Nui. When I inserted the zoning Trustee Akaka stated that "dirty politics were home loans." exception, I did not realize that my task force alive and well in the legislature and bill 1434 for This is incorrect. The Housing Finance and project was also designated in Zone II so I have $1.75 million for low-interest housing loans for Development Corporation supported H.B. 865, now moved it to Keonepoko Ike which is classified Kalapana Hawaiians was killed and resurrected as although we asked that the bill be amended to limit Zone III . H.B. 865. It directed $1.75 million to be made assistance to displaceE's and make the program a In October 1990, the Kalapana Task Force, available for all families who had resided in one·time public relief program of last resort. These Relocation Housing Committee recommended Kalapana." amendments were needed so as not to jeopardize that HFDC pursue the acquisition and During the 1991 Legislative Session, there were the state's ability to secure federal disaster development of land at Keonepoko Nui for two concurrent bills relating to low-interest loans assistance in the future. relocation housing. The site (which is located in for Kalapana displacees. S.B. 1435 would have H.B. 865 requires that the HFDC develop volcanic hazard zone 3) seemed ideal because it is provided low-interest loan funds to assist administrative rules to implement the low-interest adjacent to Maku'u, which would have all owed Hawaiian families with self·help home loan program. As such, I did seek an opinion from sharing of development costs with DHHL. construction and other related expenses. This the attorney general's office .on how to define Unfor tunately, budget constraints precluded us measure did not pass. H.B. 865 (enacted as Act , areas of "lesser volcanic risk" since low-interest from pursuing development there. In the 242) appropriated $1.75 million to the Housing loans can only be made in areas of "lesser volcanic ,alternatives, we identified Keonepoko Iki, as well Finance and Deveiopme'nt Corporation (HFbC) risk." This action was taken after H.B. 865 was as lots in existing Puna subdivisions. for low-interest loans for all displaced Kalapana signed into law by the governor. Trustee Akaka statrd that "because the families. Trustee Akaka stated that I tried to take the Kalapana Task Force lost their $2 million funding from the governor's executive budget, they - moved to derail the Kalapana Hawaiians low-cost housing bill and funneled the money to the task force." Come! Celebrate Waimea The statement is incorrect. The Kalapana Task Force and the HFDC did not lose $2 million from the governor's executive budget. The HFDC Falls Park1s 14th Annual received $1 million in its budget and $1 million in emergency funds from the governor's budget. So no one moved to "derail" funds for Kalapana. The Relocation Housing Committee is Makahiki Festival responsible for developing viable solutions to meet the long-term housing needs of displaced families . We want to assist all displaced families - Saturday, October 5& Sunday, October 6, 1991 Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike - and have Gates open at 9:30 a.m. been diligently working on achieving that goal for over a year. The committee is comprised of dedicated Featuring members including community representatives, DLNR, DHHL, the County OHCD and HFDC. • Halau Hula 0 We have received much support from the Task Force, Farmers Home Administration, the U.S. Waimea Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Hawaii Community Economic Opportunity • Kamehameha Council, and the Hawaii Island Community Schools Development Corporation. Teresa Bright with Ho'okena We would certainly welcome OHA's support • Hawaiian Games and believe that we can work together in meeting Del Beazley & Kata Maduli the housing needs of all affected Kalapana area residents. Plus - The 11 th Annual Singles Kahiko Competition Joseph K. Conant, Executive Director (Saturday 1 :00 - 2:30 p.m. - Sunday Finals 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) Housing Finance and Development Corporation Tickets available at park entrance. and Chair, Kalapana Task Force, Relocation Housing Committee A KCCN 25th Anniversary Event Editor's note: Due to the nature of the preceding letter to the editor in response to statements in a ight to you by Bank of Hawaii recent Trustee Viewpoint column, this letter is being run in its entirety. General policy on letters to the editor, however is to limit their length to 250 words. All letters are subject to editing for clarity as well as length and Ka Wai Ola 0 OHAreserves •• £...... the right to decline 'Ao'ao Umikumalima (Page 15) Okakopa (October) 1991 Flying proudly on Flag Day

gns ag ay reso as ug ns Hawaiian Warriors Lydia Maioho, Jalna Keala and members of the Huna Hanauna Society look on. Below is a message delivered by Waihee at the Hawaiian Flag Day dedication.

Here is the final resting place of the Hawaii's alii, As Hawaiians we seek understanding and the monarchs who sought to achieve for our respect. We would be truly equal -to the other people survival in a world of non-Hawaiians. member" of the society in which we live . We would The1r's was an often unrewarding task, for recapture our health and learning and have the introduced disease and social change decimated opportunity to show others the unity of spirit he Hawaiian people. which binds us.

All of th people of Hawai'i share the legacy of Sovereignty is an answer to these ambitions, o Best prices! the alii and their sub)f'c s, a la1th in the abilities of but it may take many forms. We must study well to o Factory Direct to You! ollr people to overcome adversity. The evolution earn the benefits due a resurgent people. o Hundreds of Prints to choose from. of Hawaii's native people from remnant to Today we raise a new Hawaiian flag over our o Bring your own and save 40% off standard recog111t10n has cre(lted pride and expectations. hopes. It is a symbol of our history and the custom framing prices. Reahzing them \1.'111 (l( he work 01 many hands and independence of mind that governs ourfuture. Let o VISA , MasterCard, mail order available. hearts in the years ahead us salute it with pnde Gov. John Waihee Write or call for more information. We ship anywhere in USA. •••••••••••••••••••••••• Draft bill on sovereignty jrompagel COMPLETE in a unique relationship to the U.S. government, the native peoples of Alaska were accorded a OFF CUSTOM FRAMING he said. status similar to that of American Indians for • However, he warned, "This is a concept that will purposes of federal program eligibility. Why then, • Includes: • Moulding • Mount frighten some people ... Hawaiians and non- shouldn't Native Hawaiians be accorded an equal : • Mats • Glass Hawaiians ... You will have an awesome status?" • All discounts are based on Standard Custom Framing Prices responsibility to educate our people on what this is He stressed that Native Hawaiians were, on • Expires 12131191 about. .. to discuss this with our neighbors. If this is annexation by the U.S. government, a native •••••••••••••••••••••••• to become law we must have the support of non- people with sovereign power. "We maintain the Hawaiians." overthrow of Lili'uokalani in 1893 was Reody-Mode 111 Hoo "It may be one of the most profound challenges unconstitutionai...carried out by the government 'romes with Glass Native Hawaiians have faced since 1893," he said. of the U.S." Despite certain claims by the U.S. 5 X 7 ...... $9.95 18 X 2 4 ...... 27.95 Inouye noted the wording of the draft bill "To today to the contrary, Inouye noted, a special authorize the reorganization of a native Hawaiian relationship to native Hawaiians does exist to this 8x10 ...... 12.95 20x24 ...... 2B.95 government and re-establish a federal relationship day. . 11 x 14 ...... 17.95 22x28 ...... 32.95 based on the unique status of the native Hawaiian "If the government of the U.S. believed 16 X 20 ...... 24.95 24 X 26 ...... 39.95 people to the United States," suggests sovereignty otherwise, why did they create the Hawaiian did not die, but was "in hibernation." This is an Homes Commission Act? And why require the important point, he said since it is a different status state to get federal okay on amendments to the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK from attempting to establish sovereignty where homestead act?" none existed before. "Now the time has come to put that relationship Inouye noted in a letter inviting Hawaiian in a different light. .not just on paper but through a PICTURES organizations to the Aug. 29 meeting, "When our real sovereign government," he said. founding fathers drafted the Constitution, they The draft bill would authorize Native Hawaiians referred to the native peoples of this nation as they to form an interim organization to receive federal PLUS knew them at the time--as Indian tribes--and they funds, conduct educational meetings to inform recognized a special relationship with the native Native Hawaiians about the purposes of 486-5750 peoples. Obviously, at the time, they could not establishing a native government and obtain their Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. anticipate that there would be other states that input. The interim organization would develop a Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PACIFIC TIME would join the Union, and that the native peoples proposed constitution and form of government 98-023 Hekaha st. #8, Aiea 96701 (behind Cutler Ford) of those states might be known by a different and hold an election. Kuhio Mall Waikiki 924-2126 name. It would also conduct negotiations with Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Kauai 245-7111 "But for instance, when Alaska became a state, continued page 23

'_ 'a n 'Ao'ao Umikumaono (Page 16) 0 Ofjf\ Okakopa (October) 1991 ;( t :::::.:::. By Paul Alexander Mai Wakiuekoua Washington, D.C. Counsel for OHA

Inouye draft bitls start Native Hawaiian clai1J7s discussions Previous col"umns the people (Hawaiian Natives) most affected by asserting certain traditional defe nses that would have focused on possi- the legislation. It is a process of meetings, drafts, not allow older claims. The federal district courts ble aspects of a poten- revisions, and above all consultation. may award monetary damages or "other tial and multiple Con- The Inouye draft bills address two of the three appropriate relief." gressional approach to critical claims areas linitially identified: the right of The other draft In01lye bill , "Native Hawaiian resolving claims of self-government and the administration of the Recognition & Restoration Act," provides Hawaiian Natives. Hawaiian Homes Commission. The overthrow of funding and a loose mechanism for Hawaii:'n Three critical claims the queen and taking of Hawaiian Native lands still Native organizations to come together (It must be require resolution . needs to be addressed. at least a significant number of organizations.) and They are the over- The draft bill, entitled "To provide a form an interim organization to conduct throw of the Hawaiian Native government in procedure for the resolution of certain claims educational meetings, develop a proposed and the subsequent seizure of Native lands; the' arising out of the administration by the State constitution and government structure, hold an termination, or, perhaps more accurately, the of Hawai'i and the United States of the election, negotiate with the U.S., the state of suspension of the right of self-government of Hawaiian home lands," contemplates two Hawai'i and others, and finally to formally petition Hawaiian Natives; and the management/mis- separate procedures: one for claims against the the United States for recognition as a native management of the Hawaiian Homes Trust from U.S., the other for claims against the state. government. 1921 through 1959 by the United States and from This draft bill , although potentially the most 1959 to the present by the State of Hawai'i, as well ' The process for the claims against the state of important in the long term, is clearly a "bare as the failure by the United States to supervise the Hawai'i, in effect, tries to activate the dormant bones" start. State of Hawaii's management. responsibility of the U.S. to enforce the trust Both draft bills have obvious problems. For Meetings have been occurring between various against the state. The "draft" bill provides that for example, the righ t to sue draft bill does not seem Hawaiian Native organizations, individuals, and a six-year period individuals can bring complaints to contemplate suits on behalf of the trust itself staff of the Hawai'i congressional delegation in against the state to the U.S. Secretary of the against the United States, and in the portion of the mutual attempt to evolve a federal claims package. Interior. draft relating to state administration. no private The secretary would then be responsible for federal right to sue is provided. On Aug. 29, as part of this continuing investigating complaints 'and recommending to In the draft restoration/ recognition bill, one delegation, Sen. Daniel K. Inouye presented to the the U.S. Department of Justice those claims found problem for example, is that although jurisdiction group two "draft" bills. These bills, Inouye to have merit. The U.S Department of Justice can may be subject to negotiation, the State of Hawai'i indicated, were intended to be starting points for sue the state if it decides to proceed. appears to have been provided with m0Te the Hawaiian Native community to work on, The process for claims against the United extensive jurisdiction over the Hawaiian native change, or even to reject. States for administration of the Hawaiian Homes government than other state governments have It is important to indicate that Inouye was, with Commission is fairly straightforward. For a period with respect to Indian tribes. 'these draft bills, following a practice that he has of six years individuals (e!i'gible beneficiaries) can Both draft bills will require extensive evaluation evolved as Chairman of the Senate Select bring suit in federal district court. and work before they are ready for introouc ion. Committee on Indian Affairs - a process that The sovereign immunity of the United States is but hath are steps forward in thf' process of requires the key legislative elements to come from waived, and the United States is barred from vindicating the rights of Hawaiian natives. Grover Cleveland ally to Hawaiian cause by Gail Chun But while Liliu'okalani agreed, the revolutionist An unlikely hero from Hawai'i's past may soon government did not. Even though Cleveland be honored with his name adorning a building, condemned the actions of Stevens by calling the park, highway, or other major facility on Oahu- overthrow "an act of war," the pro-annexation Grover Cleveland, U.S. president from 1892-1896. factions within the U.S. government delayed Grover who? Why, Grover Cleveland, of Cleveland's desire to correct the situation in course. until it was too late. Despite his relative obscurity among many, the Cleveland was succeeded by McKinley state Legislature has adopted a resolution to as president after losing the 1896 election, and honor the former president. McKinley's administration was able to annex He's a man who fought against the annexation Hawai'i by circumventing established procedures movement in the United States, only to have his required for annexation. efforts defeated in the next presidential election by But Cleveland's efforts are not forgotten. Yes, Will iam McKinley . It was McKinley's there actually was someone on Hawai'i's side in the administration that annexed Hawai'i to the United unsettling period in Hawai'i's past. States. Now, as pride in Hawai'i grows, so does its pride Cleveland is relatively unknown by the general for her unsung heroes. And, Cleveland is one of public as a prominent figure in Hawaiian history. them. Maybe his name will become as well known Not many people knew about this ha'ole who as the name of another O'ahu facility-William fought fo r Hawaii's right to choose her own form of McKinley High School. government. But historians view him as a man who believed Scholarships offered in his principles and when it came to the 'Hawai'i For the third year, 'Ahahui Kapi'olani will question,' he stood by them. provide scholarships for native Hawaiians According to testimony supporting the adopted currently pursuing a degree in higher education at resolution, Cleveland sent the Hon. James H. an accredited university or college. Blount, a member of the U.S. House of Although all native Hawaiians are invited to Representatives for 18 years and chair of the apply, preferences will be given to those in colleges House committee on foreign affairs, to Honolulu of education or those studying the fine arts. after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy Awards will be given on Dec. 31 , the anniversary took place in 1893. American military forces to manpower their of Queen Kapiolani 's birthday at a After arriving in Honolulu and assessing the intentions. commemorative service at Mauna 'Ala. The situation, Blount reported to Cleveland that the Cleveland recognized these actions as "wholly recipient and/or a representative must be present provisional government existed without popular without justification," without any proof of danger to receive the scholarship whic h ranges up to revolution or suffrage. . to the American people and property in Hawai'i at $2,500. In other words, and most importantly, the that time. For an application, send a SASE to 'Ahah ui government was not supported by the people of To correct this wrongful action, Cleveland President Kalani Akana, 1519 Kaumuali'i St. #321, Hawai'i. It was actually instigated by a "Committee requested to Queen Liliu'okalani that she allow Honolulu , 96817. Applicant will need transcripts of Safety," a 13-member group that solicjted the the U.S. justice system to correct the misdeeds and three letters of recommendation along with help of U.S. diplomat John L. Stevens and done to her kingdom. the appli cation postmarked by Nov. 30 . Okakopa (October) 1991 'Ao'ao Umikumahiku (Page 17) - Hawaiian Health Horizons

Olahu group tackles Hawaiian health issues bY'Talmadge Heyward organization's principles are the following: Administrator, Ke Ola Mamo 1) Ke Ola Mamo will be responsible for health A plan is best described as a collage of goals and issues for Native Hawaiians on O'ahu. objectives set forth in a concise and logical 2) Ke Ola Mamo is dedicated t6 promoting manner, thus enabling the participants to meet preceptorships and providing guidance and their goals and be rewarded for their efforts. training for Native Hawaiian professionals to learn This is the process which Ke Ola Mamo used management and leadership skills. two years ago when basic ideas and dreams were 3) Ke Ola Mamo is dedicated to assuring that shared around a table. positive Hawaiian ,cultural values are integrated When the Native Hawaiian Health Act was into the health care service delivery system for formed and the different islands were charged with Native Hawaiian people. carrying out this major task, it was never conceived Another important philosophical doctrine of Ke that the time and energy needed to bring the pro- keolamamo Ola Mamo is the empowerment of Native ject to its infancy would be so great. Hawaiian families and individuals to access Nevertheless, through this exercise, a new appropriate health care services, develop health organization was born. Pang Medical Clinic. partnerships with existing health care services in a With the service delivery plan submitted and With the administrative staff in place, the collaborative effort to improve access to health awaiting approval, the board and staff of Ke Ola groundwork is being laid to set the financial side of care, and work with Native Hawaiian communities Mamo are concentrating on three specific areas: the organization in place. With the help of advisors and neighborhoods to assist them in meeting their Infrastructure, training and planning. from the private and public sector, the business health care needs. In focusing on these specific points, the plan of the corporation will be complete by Oct. 1, The board is in the process of establishing . organization will be prepared to carry out the and the financial side of the company secure. At educational and training sessions for the goals and objectives of the service delivery plan that time, adclitional staff will be hired to carry out community and the staff which are scheduled to and insure the success and longevity of the the business plan. begin Oct. 1 and continue for a year. These organization. The board of directors of Ke Ola Mamo was educational sessions will initially be carried out in Currently, Ke Ola Mamo is housed at the formed by concerned Native Hawaiian and non- four target communities and then extend to other corner of Nu'uanu and Vineyard at the old Chock Hawaiian health professionals. Among the Hawaiian communities on the island. In-house training will be on-going with the staff and board to meet the needs and issues confronting a non-profit corpora tion. Ke Ola Mamo has selected these four . communities because of their service delivery 'Ohana Reunions proposal. They include the Waimanalo, Wai'anae and Ko'olauloa communities. A fourth project is being proposed as a community education and planning process for the urban Honolulu Kawika and Moku Hoopai Kuewa-Kaapookalani communities with future service implementation The 'ohana of Kawika and Moku Hoopai will proposals. The 'ohana of Daniel Maiola Kuewa and Kahinu Two outreach workers and planners have been hold their reunion beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Kaapookalani will be holding their reunion from 9 contracted to begin the urban phase of the plan, Nov. 2 at Kalama Extension Park in Kihei, Maui. A a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa, with a concentration on identifying and assessing 'picnic is planned. For details, call Nadine Bagda at O'ahu. The day will be spent learning about the the urban health care needs. 572-0993 . family with a potluck picnic featured. Organizers Planning is in its final stages for the three rural ask those who attend to bring their family group ! communities and staff are being assigned to carry sheet. For details, contact Elizabeth Topley, 668- out the plans in each community. Depending on 7582 or Hazel Kumura, 841-6558. Paakaula, Lukela, Kaeka, the outcome of the grant award, the target date for the various centers to open is Dec. 1. Each of 'Ohana who resided in Koko Head until 1963 are Babino, Mayoga these centers will house a site coordinator, invited to a friendship picnic f'-om 9 a.m.-5 p.m. administrative staff and outreach workers. The families of Paakaula, Lukela, Kaeka, Babino Saturday, Oct. 19 at Waimanalo Beach Park. and Mayoga have planned a reunion from lOa.m.- Bring the family along with a picnic basket and By Jan. 1, Ke Ola Mamo hopes to be fully operational developing and implementing an 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Sand Island Beach Park in any mementos as well. The kupuna at the aggressive outreach program to address the Honolulu. The festivities will include a potluck gathering will be David Mullaney, Sarah Rosa, and barriers and facilitate access to the health care luncheon, genealogy and entertainment. For Matilda Richards. system for Native Hawaiians. further information, contact Caroline Lee, 839- T-shirts will also be on sale. For more The elements of the system will feature a 5632, Sweety Stern, 237-8466 Flora Kaulia, 668- information, call Beatrice Frank and Phyllis Lau at comprehensive array of primary health care which 7483, and Marion Babino, 621-0279. 259-9619. will include education for the prevention of disease for the general Hawaiian public as well as for specifi c targeted populations, appropriate Having a family reunion? screening services, access to diagnostic and treatment services by trained medical personnel, . and rehabilitation services provided in the least Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA will publish a free notice of your family reunion. Just fill out the coupon and restrictive environment. mail to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs ,Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 711 Kapiolani Blvd., 5th floor Honolulu, HI 96813 Be sure to send in your notice so it is received no later than the 10th of the month before the month of the reunion. For example, if your reunion is in July, the notice must reach us before June Oct. 6 concert 10. Halau Hula 0' Mililani is presenting a Family name(s)-Please print c1early-·______fundraising Hawaiian concert of music and dance from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Being held at (exact place) ______Town & Island ______----, ______scenic Lanikuhonua to send the teen dance group When (dates} ______to Russia in July, 1992. Time(s} .....,.---:----:--:---:- ______The teens will be touring Moscow and Contact people with phone numbers ______Leningrad for 15 days while staying with Russian Include island i.e. Maui 572-0000 ______families . Special events ______Tickets, $10 with children under 6 free . Lanikuhonua is between Ko Olina Resort and Paradise Cove and owned by Campbell Estate. No For Ka Wai' Ola: please include name/telephone of person to contact if we need to confirm alcohol is allowed. information or obtain more details. Mahalo. ______For more information, call 942-0638 or 696- 2145. 'Ao'ao Umikumawalu (Page 18) REJ \l)[;tl OlEJ 0 OJ]f\ Okakopa (October) 1991

'Ai "000, E Ola By Terry Shintani, M.D. ;:::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::::.:::::.::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::::.:::::;:.:::.:::::::::::::.:::::::::.:.:::::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:::::::.:::.:::::.::::: Mythology surrounding food influences ancient Hawaiian diet In past articles I have father heaven. Haloa-naka; as he was named, was Perhaps best of all , they are low in fat and discussed how the tra- buried and out from his body came the kalo, taro help promote weight loss. By percentage of ditiona l Hawaiian diet plant. calories, kalo is 2 percent fat , ulu is 2 percent fat can prevent cancer, The next born child of Papa and Wakea was and uala is 1 percent fat. Please do not compare hea rt disense, dia- Haloa who became the progenitor of all the people this to 2 percent milk because as I have mentioned betes, and obesity. I of the earth. Thus, the kalo plant is the descendant in the past, the label 2 percent milk is misleading as have pointed out that it of the gods, and the brother to humanity. As such, milk is reported in percentage of weight. By is rich in nutrients such it took a central place in the diet and culture of the calories, 2 percent milk is actually 35 percent fat or as beta-carotene and Hawaiian people. 17.5 times more fat than kalo. vitamin C . Another example is in the ulu, breadfruit tree. Whether you eat these foods because you In ancient Hawai'i, however, food was not According to Hawaiian mythology, Ku saved his believe that the mana of these foods were known for its nutrients but rather for the spiritual family during a famine when he planted himself into consumed and thus qave people their life force or value and the mana, ' or life force, contained the ground and his head sprouted into a breadfruit whether you do it because of the nutritional value , within them. In fact, food was thought to be the tree. 'Uala, sweet potato, was considered to be an the result is positive. personification of the gods or their descendents. embodiment of Lono in his kinolau, or animal These foods kept the Hawaiians a healthy I heard Claire Hughes, a native Hawaiian fo rm, Kamapua'a. thriving race of people for centuries and will nutritionist, describe this in an interesting way. contribute to your own good health today. And She said that in this sense, the Hawaiians would These are three of the foods that formed the whether you look at the traditional Hawaiian diet symbolically "eat their gods." She points out that if central part of the diet of old Hawai'i. They also from the perspective of nutrients or mythology, this sounds strange to you, consider that happen to be excellent foods for lowering try to remember that these foods are not only Christians do the same when they take cholesterol, losing weight, and helping to prevent foods for the body but also foods for the spirit. communion and "eat the body of Christ." cancer. Here are some examples of the mythology All of them are high in complex carbohydrate or Dr. Shintani, physician and nutritionist is the behind the foods of ancient Hawai'i. starch, which should be eaten more often, director of preventive medicine at the Wai'anae Kalo was believed to have the greatest life force according to the surgeon general. They are aJso Coast Comprehensive Health Center. A majority of all foods because it came from the body of the high in fibe r which may help to prevent certain of its board and its 18,000 clients are of native first-born son of Papa, mother earth, and Wakea, kinds of cancers including colon cancer. Hawaiian ancestry.

Native to North America, frogs find a home on the islands

A Da tive Hawaiian frog? No, not quite. Ijust had to tell you about the animal that inspired me to study. That's right, a frog got me to study. As a kid I wasn't into books or reading . My after-school hours were spent in and around the valley streams of Pauoa and Moanalua. One day, after a good moss sliding session I lifted a piece of plywood from the water and· something darted out from under it and disappeared beneath the algae. Though I only caught a glimpse of it, I knew exactly what it was. After an chase I had it in my hands. A frog, unre¢! I heard they were here but I never saw one in reaJ life. I'd seen hundreds of toads before but everybody knows that toads are bumpy, brown and ugly while frogs are smooth, green and beautiful. Yes, it was definitely a frog. I took the frog home, put it in the bathtub and began reading everything I could about frogs. I . read encyclopedias, magazine articles and library books. I read more in one week than I ever did in my life. Anyway, here's what I found out .. . Bullfrogs are native to North America. The Hawaiian names for bullfrog include poloka and In the northern U.S. bullfrogs retreat to the mud dying sport, taking a back seat to computers and lana but don't look for them in ancient legends. bottoms of streams and lakes for the winter. video games. Frogs were first introduced to Hawai'i in 1867 as Again, because of our tropical climate Hawaii's About the frog that I left in the bathtub? It a source of food. They live in or around streams bullfrogs are active year round with the heaviest jumped out of the bathtub and got lost in the and ponds and are especially abundant in taro lo'i. mating activity occurring in the spring and house. That upset my mother a bit. But mothers Adult males emit loud, bellowing mating calls to summer months. are funny that way. attract females. Eggs are laid in the water attached Adult bullfrogs will eat anything that moves and to plants near the surface. The eggs hatch into can fit in their mouths; this includes insects, fish , tadpoles or pollywogs which grow to be about five lizards and even mice and other frogs. Environmental line They, in turn, are preyed upon by 'auku'u, inches long. The State Department of Health is operating a Because of our tropical climate the pollywogs heron, cattle egrets and humans. While most 24-hour Environmental Telephone Information hunters will use a fishing pole, spear or net to catch transform into adult frogs within six months Line (ETIL) to give the public the latest information frogs, a true river rat can be judged by his ability to whereas in colder areas it can take almost two on environmental concerns in Hawai'i. The ETIL catch them bare-handed. Sadly, this is becoming a years. number is 543-8350. Okakopa (October) 1991 Ril 0 Ofjf\ 'Ao'ao Umikumaiwa (Page 19)

OHA, sovereignty organization take up self-determination issue by Rowena Akana agreed to support Hui Na'auao in its ettorts. The three-year project will be based on Vice Chairperson OHA Board of Trustees Ed" PI H . N ( t traditional Hawaiian values that have been , ( Itor s note: ease see Ul . a auao s ory translated into project objectives. They are The Board of Trus- on page 1 for a full lIst of member education through cultural and historical tees of the Office of organrzatlons.) understanding, education through examination of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Initial officers are president, Elizabeth Pa Martin meanings of sovereignty, and consensus build!ng has established two ad- of Native Hawaiian Advisory Council ; 1st vice leading to a final report se tti ng out a HawaIIan ditional committees to president, Louis Agard of Fr iends o f perspective of self-determination and governance. help address the multi- Kamehameha & Kamehameha Schools; 2nd vice Early, informal reports from ANA are favorable for tude of issues facing the president, Hayden Burgess of the Institute for the Hui Na'auao to receive the . Hawaiian people. Advancement of Hawaiian Affairs; secretary, Julie There have been several flOe presentatI ons on One new committee, Cachola of Ka Lahui Hawai'i; corresponding sovereignty from experts with national and chaired by Trustee secretary Keoni Agard of Royal Order of international experience in helping indigenous Kaulukukui, is looking at housing problems. I am treasurer, H.K. Bruss Ke ppeler of peoples regain their inherent rights. Stay tuned. chair of the other new committee on the important the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. The subject is important beyond measure, and issue of sovereignty. Hui Na'auao has applied to the Administration as the word goes out excitement is mounting. I will As chair of this committee I represent OHA at for Native Americans (ANA) for a grant to carry keep you informed of our progress and hope to public forums, on community organizations or out a Sovereignty and Self-Determination see you in person when workshops are scheduled when OHA is asked to be present when the Community Education Project. sometime in the late fal l. subiect of sovereignty is being discussed. For example, I was one of nine members on ani all-day pane( on sovereignty sponsored by Kauai's Hawaiian concerns under statehood Thousand Friends of Lihue. Other panelists invited were Mililani Trask (Ka by Abraham Aiona well-being, education, mental health, housing and Lahui Hawai'i), Soli Niheu (Nuclear Free Pacific), Trustee, Maui economic self-sufficiency. The United States has Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell (Ka Pakaukau), Hayden Poka , the grave responsibility of addressing those needs Laenui Burgess (Institute for the Advancement of The following speech and to right a wrong which was done in 1893. Hawaiian Affairs), Peggy Hao Ross ('Ohana 0 was given by OHA The state has done a service by creating the Hawaii), Davianna MacGregor (Protect Trustee Abraham Office of Hawaiian Affairs whose primary mission Kaho'olawe 'Ohana), and Palikapu Dedman (pele Aiona on Admissions is to better the plight of the Hawaiians. At long last, Defense Fund). Day before the Americ- Hawaiians have a body of elected trustees to Interest was high, with TV cameras, an Legion Post #8 in represent them before all levels of government international press and a large crowd of Hawaiians Wailuku, Maui. and work for the "Betterment of Hawaiians." and non-Hawaiians of all ages and all walks of life Aloha Maui and In the last 10 years we have witnessed and who stayed with us from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. A Aloha Kakahiaka. . participa ted in a renaissance of Hawa iian culture. long day, but questions were excellent and we I've been asked to Hawaiian music, language, dances and art, once came away from the forum having learned speak at this 32nd.anniversary of statehood, and thought to be dying, are alive and flourishing different aspects of sovereignty from one another. to give you my mana'o, or gut feeling, about today. I also represent OHA on a significant coalition statehood and what it has done for the Hawaiian Native Hawaiians serve in public office at every of Hawaiian organizations incorporated under the people and our state. It might be well for me to give level of our government from the U.S. Congress name Hui Na'auao. you a chronology of some important dates leading and the governor's office, down to state and Hui Na'auao was formed exclusively for to statehood. county elective offices. educational and charitable purposes within the 1. Dec. 20, 1849 A treaty governing the relations These benefits that we gained from statehood meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal between Hawai'i and the U.S. was signed. reflect the strength of the American system of Revenue Code, and more specifically to: 2. Jan. 17, 1893 The Hawaiian monarchy was government, a government that gives us the right A. Promote an awareness, understanding and overthrown. On Jan. 19, 1893, just two days later, to elect our own leaders, petition for redress of education of Kanaka Maoli sovereignty and self- the newly constituted government, headed by grievances and effect change. determination among Na Kanaka Maoli and President Sanford B. Dole sent a committee of five The federal government owes the Hawaiian others. to Washington, D.C. to negotiate a treaty for people reparations for the great wrong that was B. Promote and increase awareness of Kanaka annexation. President Grover Cleveland, who committed against the Hawaiian people when the - Maoli cultural values, heritage, history and current succeeded President Benjamin Harrison, United States overthrew the Kingdom of Hawai'i events. withdrew the bid for Hawaii's annexation from the in 1893. I don't believe that the Hawaiians at that C. Enable descendants of Na Kanaka Maoli to Senate on the grounds that the U.S. had unduly time wanted this to happen or even realized what understand, articulate and exercise their explicit aided in the overthrow of the monarchy. they had lost. Although we cannot restore the and implicit rights. . 3. In 1898 annexation was achieved by a joint monarchy, we expect the United States to restore D. Develop culturally sensitive principles of resolution in both houses of Congress. A formal what rightfully belongs to the Hawaiian people - leadership, expand leadership capabilities among transfer of sovereignty occurred on Aug. 12, with a the 'Aina, the land. Na Kanaka Maoli and support an increase in the ceremonial raising of the U.S. flag over lolani In closing, I must pay tribute to a great man, the number of Kanaka Maoli leaders who will Palace. late Gov. John Burns, who as a delegate to effectively serve the Kanaka Maoli community. 4. The drive for statehood started in 1903, Congress persisted and worked, and lobbied and E. Provide training and technical assistance to Na however, all efforts fell through. In 1950, Hawai'i got us statehood. His love fo r his adopted people is Kanaka Maoli. . wrote and ratified a state constitution. manifested in our history books. F. Accumulate historic and current information 5. In the period of 1950-59 the fight for My special thanks to the Rev. Clarence Kamai regarding concerns of Na Kanaka Maoli for public statehood continued, and on Aug. 21 , 1959, and his committee for the honor of sharing my dissemination. Hawai'i became the 50th state in the union. thoughts today. G . Support the continuity of consciousness of the Prior to statehood and as a territory, we were a Statehood has been good for us. However, we people of Hawai'i to the cultural, spiritual, "stepchild" of the United States. We had a must provide a means to maintain our Hawaiian genealogical and environmental legacy and future governor appointed by the president. We had no culture while we use technology to improve the of our people. input. We had no vote and no status. We elected a quality of life for our Hawaiian people. This organization is important because it brings delegate to Congress who had no vote and very Mahalo and Aloha. together large and small Hawaiian organizations of ·Iittle voice. different purposes and philosophies, who have Therefore, when statehood came we gained varying positions on sovereignty, and even some representation with two U.S. senators and two Health survey who have taken no position other than to educate representatives. Statehood opened up our state their members on the subject of sovereignty, and with an influx of new people, new capital, Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center facilitate informed decision making. unparalleled growth and economic development. will be conducting a telephone survey on health Currently, there are at least 27 members on the We have become the "melting pot of the world," and cancer issues during October and November. board of directors authorized to act on behalf of "building bridges of understanding" in the Pacific Center officials are asking Hawaiian women on Hui Na'auao 'consistent with the law and as set Basin. O'ahu to kokua when they are called. For more forth in the organization's bylaws. In addition, Sadly, we have failed to keep up with the needs information, call Donna Omine-Goo at the there are 15 non-member organizations that have of Native Hawaiians in the areas of health, social center's Cancer Research Project, 696-1599. 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Poor land management threatens pristine Hawai1i by Moanikeala Akaka golf courses, resort and housing almost to the rim in value of $15 million and more as was done along Trustee, Hawai'i of Waipio Valley. . the Kona Coast. Note also that the past Assistant Planning The state legislature thinks nothing of giving $6 The issue of land Director of Hawai'i County is now vice-president million to the Hawai'i Visitors Bureau for management borders for Nansay, Japanese developers that plan a advertising to "sell Hawai'i," but few bother to on here in proliferation of golf courses on the Kona Coast as protect those areas special and unique to Hawai'i, Hawai'i, which has well as a resort complex and boat marina at which is what Rep. Thielen attempts to do. some of the most beau· Kohanaiki (also knwon as Pine Trees) right next to Sometimes it is clear that this state has lousy tiful land anywhere in Kaloko-Honokohau National Park - again sacred priorities in land use, while they kill the goose that the world. grounds where many say Kamehameha I is buried. lays the golden egg, our precious 'aina. These It is through vigi· It is ironic and sinful that the bodies responsible public officials think they have it sewed up. 'They lance and broad com- for the stewardship of these special lands allow don't want us to have initiative on land use issues, 'munity support that we. Iii...... zoning changes to occur that pave the way in their because they say the elected process works. That the people, at times, have been able to turn around part of the process for approval of certain is shibai! I've already shown you how those who are some bad land-use decisions made by govern- developments. charged with protecting the 'aina slide over and ment, which is ultimately responsible. Some of these individuals then move on to the start working for the developers. It's the governor who appoints the members of private sector into lucrative positions as agents the Department of Land and Natural Resources as working for these same developers of the same well as the Land Use Commission. The several projects in order to facilitate their passage. "We the public must let govern- county mayors appoint planning commissioners We the people end up being the patsy's. The land ment know our desires." and department heads. is sold out and local residents are taxed out of their The Department of Land and Natural home. Homelessness and even criminality Resources fell asleep at the switch by allowing frequently ensue for the children. And now we're told that land use corrections single-family homes to be built on the slopes of It is the responsibility of the Land Use through the people's democratic right to initiative Mount Olomana and above Lanikai at Kaiwa Commission, Department of Land and Natural is a no-no! The governor is also against initiative. Ridge on the Windward side of O'ahu. Community Resources County Planning Commissions and Attorney General Warren Price attended a furor was raised about possible development and departments to have sound land management OHA Entitlement Committee meeting not long visual blight caused by a home being built on these practices for they are supposed to be "our ago. Among other things, he told the trustees that special ridges. protectors of the 'aina." if we support the Napeahi vs. Paty suit and the Because people from the surrounding areas - A July 8, Honolulu Advertiser editorial on state loses, we could throw land use in Hawai'i Save Olomana Association, Hawaii's Thousand Olomana entitled, "More Protective Laws open to the courts. Friends, and others - concerned about Lanikai Needed," pointed out that those who want to keep It is obvious to me that there is a conspiracy fought the desecration of these unique ridges, home construction off Olomana's ridge were going on against the people and the conspira ors Department of Land and Natural Resources now angry at Gov. John Waihe'e for vetoing a bill fear the responsible democratic rights of the proposes the state purchase these areas in order (introduced by state... Rep. Cynthia Thielen (R- people. They don't want us to sue for land use; to preserve them. Citizens' action forces District 19) that would do just that. they don't want us to have land use initiative. governmental bodies to respond. That editoripJ stressed that "current State law either. They want to continue business as usual, as administered by Department of Land and which is quite lucrative for them and quite Natural Resources doesn't allow for ironclad burdensome for us and our children. protection of areas that deserve it. It is imperative that your elected and appointed "We in this state should be able "The legislature must take a strong hand. officials gain from somewhere the integrity to conserve unique areas through Conservation district laws need to be toughened necessary to make decisions in accordance with laws." to assure real protection for scenic views, what the people want. We the public. must let shrinking natural areas and mountain and beach government know our desires. access." Special economic interests try to sew up the Another Honolulu Advertiser editorial on Feb. 11 process in an undemocratic way. This is the Although I'm pleased these areas are to be points out that Department of Land and Natural nature of the free market economy, even more preserved, why must we taxpayers spend millions Resources rules "don't conserve enough!" We vicious today due to its multi·national of dollars, time and energy to undo the state's need Aloha 'Aina laws in this state. composition, loyal only to its own financial blunders: poor land management, vision and interests, and very successful in devouring our We in this state should be able to conserve , . foresight,, . lack of rules', and poor stewardship of unique areas through laws without having to pay ama. our ama. millions in tax dollars for inflated land prices. A Malamo Pono. These land use bodies rarely vote against a zoning change of raw land can lead to an increase Ua Mau Ke Ea 0 Ka 'Aina I Ka Pono. development. For example, the Land Use Com- mission earlier this summer voted in favor of the Hawaiian Riviera Resort whose marina would kill New members expand Kamalani Chorus the Miloli'i Hawaiian fishing village. With the coming of a new school year, the They provide a varied repertoire of choral musc, Incidentally, the chair of the Land Use University of Hawai'i at Hilo's Kamalani Children's choreography, and Hawaiian hula, songs, Commission had been told that the Miloli'i Chorus has added 25 new youngsters from grades language, literature, and traditional culture to fishermen' had been offered $500,000. 3 to 5. the children's appreciation and The Department of Land and,Natural Resources The new members were selected from an understanding of being Native Hawaiian. has much of the time rubber-stamped developers. audition held earlier this summer at the university The Kamalani Chorus recently performed for They allowed the permits for our ancestors' iwi to and brings the chorus to its largest ever with 40 the opening convocation of the university, and has be dug up at Honokahua on Maui where over members. also performed at commencement ceremonies for 1,000 of our ancestors were buried under what "Five students have graduated from the chorus, the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, the inauguration was proposed to be a hotel lobby. Here, the which started in February 1990," reports Dr. ceremomes for the mayor of the County of people's outrage won the day. David Kekaulike Sing, Director of Na Pua No'eau, Hawai'i. The past Hawaiian Assistant Director of Center For Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Department of Land and Natural Resources, Children. The student alumni are Puna Belcher, The new and continuing members for 1991-1992 are: Libert Landgraf, now works for the Japanese David Chew, Kelly Iokepa, Jamie Ocampo, and Kanoe Arnold, Calenna-Lani Au , Jared Auna, Aley developers of Ke Ola Hana Maui (I mentioned this Ke'ala Swain. Auna, Cristin Banks, Kainoa Baptiste, Kehau last month) and was caught by Hana kupuna with Sing also says, "The choral program has also BondaLlian, Deeann Chaves, Deysha Chock, 'Ekolu our ancestor's bones in his car. resulted in raising the self-confidence and self- Dudoit, Kawahine Galdeira, Mapuana Galdeira, Other examples: the past head of the Hawai'i Channel Gonsalves, Zale Hisashima, Jessica Hollinger, esteem of the student graduates as they rehearse Melanie lonae, A;a-Iy lopel , Alohiwailani Ishibashi, County Planning Department now works for and perform." Chana Jenkins, Sherianne Ka'ehuea, Tiare Ka'ili'awa, sugarman David Morgan to develop the land Doreen Baptiste, a parent and supporter of the Mandi Kamali'i, Kamalani Kamelamela, Julia above sacred Waipio Valley, which will forever chorus, says that since her daughter Kainoa's Katsunuma, Kahealani Kua, Hope McKeen, Gandall alter, pollute, and destroy Waipio, home of our participation, "Our family has changed positively Meyers, Tiffany Miyazu, Alika Mullen, Rebecca Murph, . " Deniece Nicolas, Dawn Nishimoto, Steven Noah, ancient kings. · When he worked as head of the 10 so many ways. Kawaika Osoria, Lauren Reyes, Naupaka Sako, Patrick Hawai'i County Planning Department, he helped The chorus directors are local teachers, Springer, Kahali'ilani Suganuma. Elizabeth Tiogangco, draw up the development scheme which will put Michael Springer, Cathy Arnold, and Rudy Serain . Jordan Tiogangco, and Joanna Visaya. Okakopa (October) 1991 Wut OIEl 0 Ofjf\ Ao'ao lwakaluakumakahi (Page 21)

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Learning to lead with wisdom and Hawaiian spirituality by Rev. Moses K. Keale, Sr. wish to share with you about my commitment. performance of pvery<;me connected with this Trustee, Kaua'i & Ni'ihau "We, you and I, have been elected as leaders of organization. Let us correct the problems which Aloha kakou.' our people. Each person who sits at this table as an' impede our performance. Let us make the What are the ingre- elected representative of the Hawaiian people is a changes that are necessary and then let's get on dients that makes a wise leader, with valuable contributions to make. with being both leaders and servants of our and able leader? "We had better start acting and living the part people." These are my goals: I believe that the first and demonstating the values of a true Hawaiian 1. As education and culture committee chairman, I ingredient is a philoso- leader. We must respect each other. We must will aggressively pursue the goals of quality phy of service. A leader respect each other's kuleana. We must work in educational opportunities for all of our Hawaiian must know that he or harmony and we must demonstrate leadership in children. ' she must learn to serve our daily lives as good examples to our people. 2. I will actively advocate the incorporation of in order to lead. "We represent hope for the future of our Hawaiian cultural values, practices and spirituality A true leader must people. We are the defenders of the Hawaiian in everything we do as an agency, with everyone have wisdom and knowledge. He must learn to lis- people's rights and entitlements. we come in contact with that address the ten patiently and to hear not just the noisy clamor "But how can we demonstrate that we are concerns of Hawaiian people, and in my everyday but more importantly he must hear the quite voice defending them or even convince them that there life. crying in the wilderness. is a strategy of defense when we allow the state to 3. I will speak out against any affront to Hawaiian A true leader must accept the fact that his drag on and on with this issue of a settlement while entitlements and I will not be afraid to speak in knowledge is limited and must show the they (the state) continues to trade off our lands in favor of an aggressive economic development willingness to learn and grow. pursuit of other interests. package that will ensure the growth of Hawaiian A true leader must be dedicated not only during "We represent the single agency that Hawaiians assets. times of great success but also during times of can come to get help with their problems whether It is with these thoughts in mind that I share tremendous adversity. those problems deal with health, education, these feelings and commitments with you. I hope He must trust in himself. He must trust in his economic development, housing or any other item that we can join together and speak with one faith. He must trust in his creator. He must have of concern. strong and insurmontable voice. spirituality. "I tell the people we need time to address all of Let's roll up our shirt sleeves. Let us stand Most important, a true Hawaiian leader must the various problems. The people respond by shoulder to shoulder -leader, servant, and na poe have Hawaiian spirituality. telling me that you have had more than 10 years to Hawai'i - in unity and strength to make the Sometimes, we must venture into the get it together. necessary changes and show all of the people of wilderness to meditate so that the vision is clear. "I tell them e did no have the money to get it Hawai'i our very best efforts. Sometimes we must stop to listen to the small, together. They respond that you informed us of a o ke Akua ka puuhonua a me ka ikaika 0 quiet voice from within to really understand the settlement! So I stop talking and making excuses kakou, He kokua kokoke loa i ka popilikia ana. I message. The hardest part of listening and waiting and I start to do more listening. God is our refuge and our strength, an ever- I is to recognize the message and path . "It is time to stop talking at each·other and to present help in distress. ' I 1 In mid July. a most exciting event happened in start taking some actions. Each of us has a vital A i manao kekahi e lilo i pookele i waena 0 j my life. Without so much as the smallest hint, I was role to play. We are the policy makers. oukou, e po no no e lilo ia i kauwa na oukou. Na ke 1 selected to be ordained as a Kahu Haieuanelio of "Let us as policy makers evaluate, the Akua e malama a e alakai ia kakou apau. I my church, Ke Akua Mana. It happened at the I annual Aha Paeaina of the combined churches of I i Hoomana 0 Ke Akua Ola. Hawaiian Homes article thought provoking .1 It could not have happened at a more opportune time in my life. At a time that I was struggling to by Louis Hao I define my true mission. Being an ordained minister Trustee, Moloka'i 1 adequate funding for a successful program. I is a very serious addition to the responsibilities of Aloha Mai, S. The State of Hawaii has provided minimal my life. Blending this new responsibility and my I read with great attention and inadequate funding for the 1 service to the Hawaiian people is a formidable interest an article, implementation of the Homestead program. I task. dated Sept. 9, by C. The use of Hawaiian Homestead lands by In reflecting on how OHA became a reality, after Susan C. Faludi, a staff lj you get past the history of the constitutional reporter with the Wall developers and business people has only provided convention and the success at the ballot box, the Street Journal, regard- them with favorable lease-rental rates. most important effort to insure OHA's success ing the Hawaiian D. A waiting list for some Hawaiians actually was to register Hawaiians to vote in the OHA Homl"s Programs. exceeded 40 years. special election. A group of dedicated volunteers Th C' article thorough- E. A DHHL department manager, who worked for f began the task of registering Hawaiians .. Iy describes the misuse of the Hawaiian omes the agency for 30 years, claims that a formE'r 1 program, where the businessmen and the Director of the Hawaiian Homes Department kept I "It is time to stop talking at each politicians have ripped off the Hawaiian people a separate folder to exercise special handling of I the waiting list. , other and to start talking some from day one of the program. I Prince Kuhio may have meant well with his plan to The article, "Broken Promise," reminds us all of I actions." save the Hawaiian people from the urban slums of the struggles of our Hawaiian people beginning I One of the major groups that was addressed to Honolulu. But the passage of the program in with the 1893 illegal overthrow of our small but , assist in registration was the Hawaiian church. Congress was clearly directed by the sugar and unique Hawaiian Nation; the deCl"ptive I Why? It is simple, the Hawaiian honored his pineapple husinC'ss interests, along with politicians implementation of the Hawaiian Homes programs I cultural values through the working of group in Congress, to get rid of the general homesteading in 1921 ; statehood for Hawai'i in 1959; and finally t dynamics in the church. And so the church played program. In exchange, they agreed to allot about the 1978 Constitutional Convention that created I an important role in assuring OHA's reality just as 200,000 acres to the Native Hawaiian for thf' Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). the Hawaiian church played an important role in homesteading purposes. The article is disheartening, but to me it also 1 stopping the passage of the Maryland Land Law The worst or "fourth class" lands were provides us with a framework from which to take I bill in the 1960s and as the church nurtured the approved for the Hawaiians. The most productive corrective measures to improve the Hawaiian growth of the Kaho'olawe 'Ohana and so forth. and best lands were made ava,ilable for pineapple Homes program. As with most aboriginal people, faith plays ani and sugar purposes. In spite of the article, Hoaliku Drake and important role in the growth of that society. Faith Although the beginning of the program started the Hawaiian Homes Commissioners should also and church are often synonymous. So as I under false pretense, what actually followed in the be congratulated for their efforts to correct and reflected in January, Koho Ia. The choice has been next 70 years since it's inception was even worse. bring forth changes to improve the Hawaian made. The path is clear. I serve my people because The article clearly brings to life a list of misdeeds Homestead program. the people so chose me to do so. I serve my church supposedly intended to rehabilitate the Hawaiian The article clearly identifies the negative because the' church chose me to serve her. And people. aspects of the total situation, but fails to point out the message is clear - to serve the people and the The following is a list of concerns worth potential and favorable alternatives. spirit of creation in order to hoomau, continue the reviewing at this time: "The uku comb has found a lot of ukus, but growth and regeneration of the people· A. The U.S. Congress created the program but what we really need is not the uku comb, but On Aug. 30, I addressed my fellow trustees at fails to have its own agency, the U.S. Department perhaps kerosene." the Lana'i board meeting with a message that I of Interior, provide administrative support and Mahalo

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'Pro ects offer activities', lectures, and workshops for communit a Hawai'i State Public Library card. The Ohina Mo'olelo Maika'i lecture series will present a Hawaiian herbal medicine program featuring the Rev. David Ka'alakea on Oct. 19 at Kaua'i Community College. Contact the A1u Like's Kaua'i Island Center for the lecture time. The Kaho'olawe Traveling Library Exhibit will be on display through Oct. 30 at the Leeward Community College Library. Parent-child reading workshops are scheduled for Head Start programs on Oct. 9 in Kapaa, Oct. 10 in Puhi, Oct. 22 in Waimea, Oct. 23 in Ele Ele , and at 8 a.m. Oct. 24 at Makaha Elementary School. Contact Outreach Librarian Patricia Louis for program times. Louis will visit sites to encourage parents to read to their children, show a demonstration collection of favorite books, ad silk-screen T-shirts that parents bring in or posters with our "E Hf'luhelu Mai - Read to Me" design of a Hawaiian woman reading to her child.

The Native Hawaiian Library Project will While working and attending classes, she present some exciting projects during October. produced several major projects which were The Holomua Resource Van will be sponsored by the campus activities board. She participating in the Bishop Museum Family. produced documentation on the indigenous Sunday on Oct. 6, which is being sponsored by the culture and preservation of the environment state Department of Education in honor of the first through the media. She put together a slide show 150 years of education of Hawai'i. documenting arts and botanical life on campus. The Resource Van will feature activities like Jean ended her program on April 22 and was picked up as a student employee. Since then she's been involved in two new projects. One project has her shooting pictures of the campus, which will be used in the school's new brochure. The other has her working on adocu- mentation and slide show portrayi ng student life for new incoming students. Best wishes goes out to Jean on these new projects.

The Books-By- Mail Program also schedules monthly visits for kupuna at the A1u Like Ke Ola No Na Kupuna program in Waimanalo. This program involves taking books and videos to share with the kupuna and setting up special programs. Learning on the JOD bookmark making, petroglyph rubbing, and A few years ago, Joachim Kaaihue from storytelling for children. Books, such as "The Waimanalo came to the A1u Like Employment and Wai'anae Book of Hawaiian Health," "The Training Center for help. Wai'anae Diet Program Manual," "The Native With counseling assistance he was hired at the Hawaiian Rights Handbook," and a new children's McDonald's in the Windward shopping center in book about Princess Ka'iulani, entitled "The Last Kaneohe. He had no experience in fast foods so he Princess " will also be available for borrowi with began at the bottom as a janitor. That was three-and-a-half years ago. Since then, he has learned all the various jobs and was pro- moted to manager, then to crew person to crew trainer on to crew leader, swing manager and, Summer Youth thanked finally, to certified swing manager. The Alu Like Summer Youth participants are Instead of becoming a business manager by instrumental in supplemf'nting our staff as we· attending college classes, Joachim achieved this handle the influx of people obtaining driver goal on the job. permits and licenses. by Sheila Craven They receive training in computer input, license processing, typing, filing , mail routing, telephone skills and public rela tions. Active on campus In addition, they have access to all office In October 1990, Jean Kapiolani Kaohelaulii equipment and th e opportunity to experience the came to Alu Like, Inc . Employment & Training world of work through an employee's eyes. Program seeking employment. Officials at the Hawai'i County Police Since the last job she held was in 1982 , she was Department say they are pleased with this year's placed into the work experience program at workers. I hey are committed, conscientious, and H ono lu lu C o m mun it y C o lle g e as a able to follow instructions. On behalf of the receptionist/office clerk. The work site was ideal Hawai'J County Police Department, we sincerely for Jean because she was also bettering herself by appreciate their hardwork and dedication. taking classes as a commercial arts major. by Sgt. J a y Enanoria Okakopa (October) 1991 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakolu (Page 23) Loan fund review - He said the loan fund may have had some effect Draft bills· from page 3 _ in encouraging Hawaii's local commercial lenders Hawaiians, for social and economic development to enter into participation loans with the NHRLF from page 15 projects. ANA also provides grants in governance in instances where loans would otherwise have of the U.S. government and State to strengthen native leadership groups. been declined. of Hawai'i. While the NHRLF reauthorization decision is One criteria of eligibility to apply for OHA For practical purposes, Inouye said, the interim pending in Congress, the loan fund demonstration revolving loans is denial of a loan application by organization should be one group because project is now in a 14-month period to scale down two major lending institutions. Hawaii ans are one people. However, he noted this activities. Regardless of Congress' decision this year, the decision will have to be up to Native Hawaiians to While Summers would not comment OHA NHRLF will continue up to November 1992. resolve. He suggested forming a confederation of specifically on his impression of the effectiveness However, extension beyond that is up to Congress. organizations who could then preserve their of the OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, OHA provided testimony in February this year to individual identities. his general impression is it seems to be hearings on reauthorization of the Native The next step will be up to the Hawaiian people, operating very satisfactorily and that he is American Programs Act, and has furnished infor- Inouye said, to decide together which way they encouraged by "almost overwhelming" amount of mation on the status of the project upon request. want to go.

Talking Island Festival on Oct. 5 Palace concert The third annual Talking Island the largest celebration of storytelling and oral histories A concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band honoring in the state, is scheduled from 12:20-9 p.m. Germans in Hawai'i and their historic contribution Saturday, Oct. 5 at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana to the Kingdom of Hawai'i will be held at 2 p.m. Beach Park. Sunday, Oct. -6 , on the palace grounds near the Festivities will feature storytelling, puppetry, Coronation Pavilion. The public is encouraged to ghost-lore singing and music of Oahu's people bring beach chairs and mats. including cultures of Hawai'i, Guam, Okinawa, Samoa. Ba li, Tahiti, Tonga and Maori. From 2-8 p.m., four stages wi ll feature stories of the Pacific, oral histories, children's tales and stories of Hawai'i. Each 45-minute session will begin every hour on all stages. College costs soaring thou· temporary. Send $5.00 to The Hawai'i stage features well known authority sands of college financial aid Maunakea Music. P.O . Box on hula, Ed ith McKinzie, Gotilda Gould storyteller available, but not commonly 116, Kamuela , Hawai'i%743. found . Before you pay for PH. 1·808·885·7770 from Guam, Wai'anae oral histories with Agnes college, call us. The Cope and Jay Landis Fili pino teller Felisa Scholarship Source 533-6566_ Local boy (retired policeman) Lindsey, local author/ teller Darrell Lum and wants Hawaiian law enforce· Homestead available for im- ment memorabilia for ghostlorist Glen Grant. mediate occupancy fo r museum displays. All uniform The oral histories stage features among other qualified buyer. Brand new patches, badges, cap badges, Kupuna Lilia Hale, Virginia Kalua with insights on 3·bdrm, 2·bath, carpets, ap· collar insignia, books, pic· pliances. $98,000. 1·885·7461 tures, decals, documents, Ho'oku'ikahi : The 200th Anniversary if a code·a·phone answers newspapers. California Law Commemoration of Pu'ukohola Heiau and Chris leave a message. Museum, P.O. Box 837 Shoemaker with stories from Europe, China and Templeton, CA. 93465 OLD LEI BOWLS wanted 1·805·434·2664. Guatamala. to buy. Reasonable prices The children's stage offers Marcia Linville and paid. Hawaiian only. Call Hawaiian music catalog. Bernie Lono with tales for toddlers, librarians 949·0323 leave a message on Most com pre hensiv e recorder. collection. Traditional and Brenda Freitas-Obregon and Nyla Fujii with contemporary . Send $5 .00 American folk literature, and Leilehua Omphroy Hawaiian music catalog. to Maunakea Music . P.O . with Hawaiian puppet tales. Most comprehensive col· Box 116, Kamuela, Hawai'i lection. Traditional and con· 96743 . Ph. 1-800·885-7770. The South Sea Revue performs at Talking The evening ends with Big Island storyteller Island Festival. Ulunui Garmon sharing Pele tales. Interpreters for the hearing impaired will be available . 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