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MAUl Maui Community College Student Lounge 7 p.m. MOlOKA'1 Mitchell Pauo le Cente r 7 p.m. Febru ary 22, Wednesday • March 20, Monday "Canoebuilding" - Mike Adams "Hawaiian Petrogl yphs" - Ph il Kw iatkowski Fe bruary 22, Wednesday April 27 , Thursday "Canoebuilding" - George Uweko 'olani "Parenting Hawaiian Style fo r Success" -Kea la 7 p.m. Hana School Cafetorium Kwan March 22, Wednesday lANA'1 Lana'i Community Li brary 7 p.m. "Navigation" - Chad Babayan March 22 , Wednesday April 5, Wednesday "Native Hawaiian He alth Then and Now" - Dr. "Fishing" - Sam Ka 'ai Kekuni Blaisdell May 27, Saturday EAST HAWAI'I "Hawaiian Technology Symposium " - topics inc lude Canoes, Navigation , Fishing, La'au April 8, Saturday Lapa'au "Oral History Sy mpos ium" - several kupuna 8-12 noon Maui Community College Student 8-12 noon Keaukah a Sch ool Lounge WEST HAWAI'I KAUA'I Kaua'i Community College Dining Room 7 p.m. March 2, Thursday February 18, Saturday "Liliuokalani in Kona - A Kama'aina Perspective"- "Pi'ilani Ko'olau : Profile of Courage " - Frances Hannah Spring er Frazier (e ntirely in Hawaiian) co-sponsored with 7 p.m. King Kam ehameha Hotel La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawaii 8-3 p.m. Kaua'i Community College Dining Room May 18, Thursday $5 lunch fee "Early Days on the Parker Ran ch " - Yutak a Kimu ra, Joe Pacheco , Ru by K. Field March 17, Friday 7 p.m. Waimea Comm unity Center "The Mahele of 1848" - Dr . Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa May 18, Thu rsday "The Making of Hula Implements" - Maile Baird

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15th Legislature Opens page 1 State of the State Address page 14 Traditional Hawaiian Water Use page 8 Queen Emma, the person page 10 "Healing From Within" Exhibit page 12 . Pua Aloalo-Our State Flower page 13 Federal Laws A/rectinK Native Hawaiian page 23 ' OFFICE OF HAWAllAN AFFAIRS 0 Ofjf\

Volume 6, No. 2 "The lJuing Water of OHA» Pepeluali (February) 1989 Chairman's Message to Legislature: OHA Continues Progress Toward Major Goals In January, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, along with other state agencies, began presenting an overview of its programs and budget requests to the appropriate committees of the State Senate and House of Representatives. The presentations were preceded by a general summary of OHA operations by OHA Chairman Tommy Kaulukukui. His remarks follow:

" .. . OHA's motto is 'Ho'oku'ikahi' which means 'to unite.' Toward that end, the Office has taken a number of significant steps to bring the Hawaiian community together in order to work for the res- toration of self sufficiency and pride among our people. "As you may know, I had the rewarding job of putting together 'Ho'olako, 1987', commonly called the Yea r of the Hawaiian. This project seemed to coalesce the spirit of unification among Presenting the OHA biennium budget request Members of the Senate Ways and Means our Hawaiians, and among those who are Hawai- to legislature committees were OHA adminis- committee review the proposed budget. ian at heart. OHA was there at the very beginning, trator Kamaki Kanahele (left) and Thomas providing seed money to get Ho'olako off the Kaulukukui, Sr., chairman of the OHA Board achieve the goals we have set for ourselves? ground and OHA was there throughout the year of Trustees. "We have just completed and published the first with whatever help it could provide. dramatized by OHA's recent referendum. About revision of OHA's master plan. It contains "Ho'olako's culmination was the inspiring 85 percent of those voting urged OHA to end the amended goals, objectives and policies to guide gathering called Ho'olokahi. Many of you were hurtful demarcation in the OHA Trust between the agency in its overall mission of bettering the ere and experienced it for yourselves. Over Hawaiians with 50 percent Hawaiian blood and conditions of our people. The master plan reflects 50,000 people jammed Aloha Stadium to share in those with less than that amount. In effect, we the aspirations of Hawaiians themselves, and is an uplifti ng, awe-inspiring, spiritual experience. were told: "'We are one people. Eliminate artificial based on concerns and issues raised during com- Ho'olokahi was conceived and planned by the Of- definitions which serve only to divide us.' " munity meetings and through formal studies. It is fi ce of Hawaiian Affairs and received overwhelm- "And so, we have achieved considerable suc- the blueprint for our future ... ing support from all segments of the community." cess in moving toward 'Ho'oku'ikahi' ... toward "OHA is also working with the major Hawaiian "The growing movement for Hawaiian unity was unity. Now the question becomes: How do we See Progress, page 3 - Education Key Issue For Legislature At 10 a.m. on a beautiful warm January 18, ploration. To push our horizons out further, we Addressing major issues of concern to Native Hawaii's 15th legislature officially opened for busi- need to look with the "outer eye" but also to be Hawaiians and others, the senator talked about ness, incorporating all the trappings we've come to guided by our "inner eye" as to what we want, the need to improve Hawaii's educational system. expect. where we want to go, and who we want to be." See Legislature, page 2 Music by the Royal Hawaiian Band set the stage ... ..".. while men, women and children bedecked with fl owers greeted each other with smiles and alohas. Residents and vi sitors alike shook hands, em- braced, and poked heads into doors at the ono foods and refreshments. In the House, vocalist Marlene Sai thrilled the standing-room only crowd with her rendit ion of the national anthem and Hawai'i Ponoi, and Cecilo & Kapono made the day more mell ow with their songs. Meanwhile in the Senate, Al Harrington, Don Ho, the Naluai Brothers, and Frank Delima kept the laughter and good spirits strong. But for all the pageantry, the legislators soon buckled down to the business of servi ng Hawaii's people. In his opening remarks to the 1989 legislati ve session, Senate president Richard S.H. Wong fo- cused on what he called "Hawaii 's Pacific Paral- la x." He urged that Hawaii's leaders, as part of the emerging Pacific community, should use both their "outer" views of reality and their "inner" eyes to turn the vision of Hawaii's future into a reality. Wong said Hawai'i is uniquely bounded by far hori- zons, and the state should take advantage of her multi -c ultural heritage in promoting world peace. After the opening ceremonies at the State Capitol, freshman legislator Representative Annelle "We need to develop and to strengthen the op- Amaral (Ewa, Kunia, Makakilo) paused at her door for a uniquely Hawaiian ceremony of wel- portunities for Hawaii's people. Our mid-Pacific come. On behalf of Amaral, OHA kupuna 'Ulu Garmon chanted a call in Hawaiian for permis- position enables us to assume a leadership posi- sion to enter. Garmon asked the waiting friends and constituents inside if they were willing to tion in exploring opportunities in the rapidly accept her as their public servant. Waiting within, Maile Lum Ho Vargo, another OHA kupuna, expanding field of telecommunication, as well-as gave the call of welcome on behalf of the guests. Amaral was then permitted to enter her office, ocean resources, and a world center for space ex- where friends and family greeted her. "- •

'Ao'ao Elua (Page 2) . Pepeluali (February) 1989 Legislature, continued from page 1

-OIlA Board By Ed Michelman Business Public Information O fficer

The January business meeting of the OHA • Protection of the burial grounds in perpetuity Board of Trustees took place January 6, 1989 at by deeding the site to the Office of Hawaiian Af- the Honol ulu office board room. fairs. Chairman Kaulukukui, Vice Chairman Burgess • Consultation with the community group, Hui - and Trustees Akaka, Ching, DeSoto, Hao, Kahai- Alanui 0 Makena and those with known cultural ali'i and Mahoe were present. Trustee Keale was and fa mily attachments to the burial grounds. "§. excused. • Recognition that the 2.3 acre parcel adjoining The main agenda item was a proposal urging re- the site be recognized as culturally sensitive and a Senator Richard Wong consideration and amendment to OHA's Memo- li kely continuation of the Honokahua burial He stressed the commitment of state leaders to randum of Agreement (MOA) as well as the Shore- grounds. develop a well educated citizenry- People who line Management Area (SMA) permit at Kapalua, • The establishment of an Historic Preservation are prepared not only to make a living but to make Honokahua, Maui. The resolution was adopted Task Force which would recommend and assist in a life." unanimously. the development of legislation to address known Other major concerns Wong addressed in- In August of 1987, OHA, along with Hui Alanui weaknesses in state laws and county ordinances cluded affordable housing "in the $100,000 range," o Makena and the State Historic Preservation Of- affecting historic preservation decisions. for moderate income families, as well as the plight fice, signed a MOA providing for respectful and The task force, chaired by Lydia Namahana of the homeless, poor, young, elderly, and the ex- dignified treatment of bones unearthed during Maioho, curator of Mauna 'Ala, already has held pansion of health care services. Tax reform and re- construction of the proposed Ritz Carlton Hotel at several meetings. Other committee members in- bates, transportation, traffic relief, and mass tran- Honokahua. The January 6, 1989 resolution clude: June Cleghorn, archaeologist, Bishop sit, he said, will all play an important part in the pointed out that the disturbance of those burials Museum; Dr. Ben Finney, chairman, Department legislative agenda. was "made inevitable by State and County deci- of Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Senator Mary George speaking for the Senate sions regarding land use designations, disinter- Mahealani lng, executive director, Native Hawai- Republican minority responded with what she ment permit authority, and Shoreline Manage- ian Legal Corporation; Pualani Kanahele, kumu termed a "common sense approach." She ment Area (SMA) permit approvals." hula and educator; Moses K. Keale, Sr. , OHA stressed that some "yardsticks" were necessary in The resolution states that reconsideration of the Trustee; Thalia Lani Ma'a, author and attorney; addressing issues concerning Hawaii's people. terms of both the Memorandum of Agreement and Susan Miller, Natural Resources Defense Coun- She stressed the objective of running a "lean and the SMA permit approval are necessary to ease sel; William Richardson, Bishop Estate Trustee; effective State government, one which would oper- the profound pain and grief felt by the entire Ha- the Reverend Leon Sterling; and Tom Vagi, Re- ate on a low cholesterol diet." She said legislators waiian community caused by the disturbance of a ti red Division Director, International Longshore- should think about the long-range effects of their major traditional burial area which has existed for men's and Warehousemen's Union; proposals, also whether the private sector would more than a thousand years. Copies of the OHA Board's resolution were be a more appropriate avenue to implement The resolution adopted by OHA Board calls for: transmitted to the Governor, State Legislature, changes. George called for removal of the general • An end to further disinterment of burials at the Mayor of Maui County, Maui County Planning excise tax on food and medicine, the issuance of Honokahua Sand Dune. Commission, Kapalua Land Company, the Hui • Reburial of all human remains, already dis- Alanui Makena and the news media. tax credits for elder care or for affordable child 0 interred, in their original resting places. care, affordable housing and the decentralized management in the school system.

Representative Daniel Kihano Representative Daniel Kihano, speaker of the House, reminded the attentive throng listening in the House, that Hawaii's leaders have the respon- sibility "to protect and nurture" the "doctrine of aloha," for those who will follow ." Kihano's speech drew heavily on Hawaiian values as tools to guide the elected legislators. Citing education as one of his top priorities, he Historic Preservation Task Force meets to consider Honokahua situation. Shown are: (clock- pointed out the high value Hawaii's people have wise around the table from left) William Richardson, Pualani Kanahele, Moses Keale, Earl Neller, traditionally placed on education. He pointed to Ben Finney, Lydia Maioho (chair), Lani Maa, Mahealani lng, Susan Miller, Tom Vagi. OHA Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's foresight in wil- Trustee Clarence Ching is at left. ling her vast estate for her people's education. Speaking on Native Hawaiian issues, Kihano / said legislators must: Board of Trustees • "accelerate the infrastructure program at the Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr. l ouis Hao Chairman & Trustee-A tLarge Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and move Trustee. Land i Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III Manu Kahaiahi toward placing more people onto available lands." Vice· Chairman, Trustee-AtLarge Trustee. Maui Moanikeala Akaka K. • "incorporate Hawaiian values into our fabric Trustee. Hawai'i Mos es KeaJe Sr. Trustee. Kaua'i & Ntihau of living. For example, we will encourage all parties Clarence F.T. Ching involved in controversial issues of land and culture Trustee, O'ahu Kevin MK (Chubby) Mahoe A. (Frenchy) Des oto T rustee·A t-Large to actively participate in sessions ofho'oponopono Trustee·A tLarge or some form of alternative dispute resolution, pri- ••· .... lI,i ... Kamaki A. Kanahele III, Bill Kalei, Hawai'i or to the filing of lawsuits." "The Li ving Water of OHA" Administrator Ruby McDonald, Kona Kihano also called for a "public/ private partner- Published monthly by the Office of Hawa ii an Affairs, 1600 I{j'ope Raymond, Maui Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1500 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Ed Michelman, Canoen (Boots) Panui, ship" to solve problems of transportation and hu- Public Informotion Officer Telephones 946- 2642, 548-8960. Circulation is 45,000 copies Kaua'i & Ni'ihau man service needs. He emphasized environmental 35,000 of which are mail distribution and 10,000 are distributed Myrle Florea, Mo/oka'i Deborah lee Ward, Liaisons protection and "malama 'aina," caring for the land through island offices, state and county offices, private and com- Editor with a sense of protection and deep respect. munity agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola Cindy Aona, o OHA is produced and printed by Hawaii Hochi, Ltd. Adver- linda Kawai'ono Delaney, Art Design He summed up the purpose of the leadership in tising in Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute an endorsement Jalna KeaJa, a simple Hawaiian phrase: "kulia i ka nu'u" or \. of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs . Earl (Buddy) Neller, strive for the highest. Editorial Contributors P'

Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Ekolu (Page 3) Progress Continues Toward Major OHA Goals

Progress, continued from page 1 examination and report by the Office of the Attor- "OHA has just a series of entrepren- ney General. One of the recommendations in that eurship training programs and is about to begin report was that future funding for the Ad Hoc operation of the the Native Hawaiian Revolving agencies, both public and private, to develop a Committee be included in OHA requests for fund- Loan Fund. comprehensive interagency master plan in order ing from the Legislature. As you will see, we have "This federally-funded four-year, $3 million pro- to coordinate the resources and expertise avail- followed that recommendation. gram will enable Hawaiians who are unable to get able within the Hawaiian community. "In another area, with the help of a special team conventional loans to establish or expand their "In order to clarify the longstanding uncertain- of attorneys and in consultation with Hawaii's con- own businesses. ties surrounding OHA's entitlements, we have gressional delegation, OHA is drafting a bill calling "Thank you for the opportunity to share with been meeting with an ad hoc committee from the for federal reparations as a result of the injustices you some of OHA's goals and activities as well as Governor's office. This process is not complete, done to the native people of Hawai'i during and af- our concerns and aspirations." and we cannot yet introduce detailed legislation ter the illegal and immoral overthrow of the Hawai- embodying a settlement. However, both our ian monarchy in 1893. • THE FINEST • Board and the Governor remain optimistic that we "Although OHA is not primarily a direct service will come to you this session with-at the least- agency and although our policy is to avoid dupli- HAWAIIAN the beginning of a resolution. cation of programs and services available through "The importance of these negotiations to the fu- other agencies or institutions, during the relatively HEIRLOOM ture of the Hawaiian people and our Office is obvi- few years of our existence, we have managed to ous. amass a track record of whic h I am rather proud. JEWELRY "In fact, to support and provide as strong a basis The centerfold of the November 1988 edition of Since 1973 as possible for the negotiations and the accep- OHA's newspaper, "Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA", lists a tance of the resulting settlement, our Board autho- number of these programs, their impact and bene- WHOLESALE PRICES rized a ten per cent reallocation of the fiscal year fits . 10 THE PUBLIC! 1988-89 budget. The key consideration in this " In addition to the programs I've already dis- reallocation , was the need to provide general fund cussed, I would like to call particular attention to support for this effort. the various Memoranda of Agreement entered "We will have a detailed variance report regard- into by OHA including the preservation of Luluku ing this reallocation-including a detailed account- from destruction by the proposed H-3 freeway and ing of the revised spending and the implications for the preservation of additional historic sites on-going programs- for your information during throughout the Islands. Most recently, of course, t he session. OHA has been involved in efforts to prevent the "In a capsule form, these monies were needed to desecration of the bones of our ancestors at fund voter education and registration efforts, pay Honokahua on Maui. for the OHA mailout referendum, to support pub- "We're especially proud of OHA's Kupuna Program, now in its fifth year of providing training The finest hand engraved rings, bracelets and lic informational meeting costs, and to pay ex- pendants available at wholesale prices. penses related to the work of the Ad Hoc Commit - and support to kupuna in Hawaii's public school tee on Entitlement. Central to this reallocation was system. PRECIOUS METALS HAWAII a concern that the sole expenditure of trust mon- "One of our most successful efforts has been the Native Hawaiian Land Title Project which has 1600 Kapiolani Blvd ., Suite 616, Pan Am Bldg. ies for these purposes would have violated fidu - Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat. 9- 4 ciary and trust standards impressed on the achieved both monetary settlements and ther re- Board. turn of hundreds of acres of land to their rightful 955-6657 'Such concerns were he source of an intensive Hawaiian owners. Ka Wai ala a aHA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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J - 'Ao'ao Eha (Page 4) Pepeluali (February) 1989 OHA Kupuna Take "Pulama" Theme To Lanakila It was a morning that said being Hawaiian was special. Pulama, "Cherish the light of the people" was the theme of a presentation by OHA's kupuna trio to members and guests of the Lanakila Senior Center Hawaiian club. The hour-long program was presented January 17 at the Lanakila Center as a club activity in honor of the Chinese bicenten- nial. Although they had to condense the program from its usually longer version, OHA kupuna, Betty Kawohi'okalani Jenkins, Maile Lum Ho Vargo, and Ulunui'okamamalu Garmon, more than met the challenge. Introduced by club president Irene Wai, OHA's !mpuna greeted members and guests with a musi- cal medley and Betty Jenkins explained their theme, "Pulama." Lama refers to a native hard- wood tree and its meaning of light. Pu means "together." Not only did the wonderful music and fn... poetry of the kupuna delight all, but club members OHA's Kupuna trio lead members of the Lanakila Senior Center'" Hawaiian Club in song. In in their turn enlivened the program. Nani Chow background, from left to right, are Maile Lum HoVargo,Ulu Garmon, and Betty Jenkins, at shared a hula to "Kaulana Na Pua," Annie K. Pala- microphone. kilo gave a personal mini-lesson in the art of lei- The lau is called Kawohi'okalani after OHA's Hawaiian. OHA is also the acronym for the Office making from yarn and straws. community kupuna coordinator Betty Ellis Jen- of Hawaiian Affairs. Auntie 'Ulu Garmon's creation chant told of the kins whose Hawaiian name is interpreted as one Jenkins explaining that pohaku (stones) sym- relationship of the sky-father, Wakea, and earth- who assumes a role of an alaka'i, (leader) directing bolize our relationship with all God-created things, mother, Papa. It described the trials and tribula- and turning something toward its appointed or allowing us to identify with and tap into energy, tions of the couple, due to Wakea's romantic intended mark or goal. strength, power, support and courage. Pohaku philanderings which resulted in Papa walking out Discussing Hawaiian spiritual relations, the symbolizes the place Hawaiians have the world, on him although eventually she did come back. kupuna explained that "lokahi" (unity and har- emphasizing both uniqueness and unity. It is this The couple weathered the storm and the happy mony) is the balance that humans have with God, combination that causes the lessons learned from result of the love story was the birth of the many themselves, fellow humans, and with the 'aina pohaku to have cultural meaning. different islands, although not all of them by Papa. (land). The other god-spirit gives us our powers of From the pohaku adz, patience and artistry; The lovely mele, "Pohaku" written by Maile Lum empathy and emotional response, a coordination from pohaku 'ulumaika, skills, leisure and accu- Ho Vargo broughl home Jenkins' words: of mind and heart, and is (not surprisingly) called, racy; from pohaku imu, health and well being, "Through the cultural transmission of mana'o of "Aloha." The deeper, more meaningful use of the rewards obtained from the values of preparation, word refers to learning what is not said, seeing process, and completion of tasks. The lessons of what cannot be seen and knowing the unknow- pohaku continue to enrich our lives. able. Any club or organization desiring to have OHA To these spiritual beliefs, lokahi and aloha, add kupuna present a program may call the OHA 'ohana. Derived from the word 'oha, it is an off- Kupuna Coordinator Mrs. Betty Jenkins at 637- shoot of the kalo, sacred source of life for the 9118, or the OHA Education Division at 946-2642. E Ola Mau Elects New Officers E Ola Mau, an organization of Native Hawaiian responsibility to injustice, unfairness, health professionals, held its annual membership and ignorance." and elections meeting last month at Mabel Smythe Kanani Mariano, former administrator of Molo- Auditorium. ka'i Hospital, was reqmtly named the executive With more than 60 members present and voting, director of E Ola Mau. Anyone interested in joining Dr. Naleen Andrade was elected president, the organization may contact her by calling 533- Nanette Judd was returned as vice president, Dr. 1628 for information. Cedric Akau was unopposed for another term as treasurer, and Noreen Akau and Jo Ann Tsark were respectively named corresponding and Workshops Offered recording secretary. Devoted to a mission of better health services On Elder Care for Native Hawaiians, membership in E Ola Mau is allowed in several categories. Voting members are The Kokua Council for Senior Citizens Edu· Native Hawaiians engaged in the field of health cation Fund is offering a series of fre e workshops care, a group described by new president Naleen for senior centers, clubs and community facilities Club member Nani Chow dances to "Kaulana Andrade as including not only physicians and through May 1989. The purpose of these work- Na Pua", translated by Betty Jenkins behind nurses, but also "the janitor who closes the health shops is to inform senior citizens about long term her. center at night and the secretary struggling to read health care and its effects. a doctor's handwriting." Workshops will be held during regularly sche· Non-voting associate members may include duled club meetings for one to two hours. Each will the kupuna we know that being keiki 0 ka 'aina is either Hawaiians who are not in the health field, or be developed according to the interests of club more than a poetic phrase to be taken lightly." non-Hawaiian health professionals. Other cate- members. Possible formats might include keynote Jenkins explained that to study your name and its gories are student memberships and friends who speakers, panel presentations by experts, films , meaning is an important part of Hawaiian culture. support the organization but do not fit into anv small discussion groups, and question and answer In fact, the meaning of the names of OHA's other category. periods. kupuna inspired OHA's Education Division secre- Native Hawaiian is defined as any individual who Groups will be offered a choice from among the tary Nadine Malilay to design a lau (quilt pattern) is a descendant of the original people of Hawai'i, following topics: Medicaid, Medicare and long in which the kupuna names and what they repre- without a specific blood quantum requirement. term illness; managing and protecting your assets; sent are shown. The full range of E Ola Mau's membership was long term care insurance- what is covered; the "liv- Named for 'Ulunui'okamamalu Kanakaole Gar- present. Among those directly working in the ing will" and durable power of attorney; caring for mon, and depicted in the lau are the leaves of the health field were a radiologist, opthalmologist, your loved one at home; home services available to 'ulu (breadfruit) tree with its not yet matured fruit, cancer research specialist, maternal child care help relieve the stress of long term care; nursing symbolic of spiritual, cultural, emotional, and nurses, and nutrition specialists. Also well-repre- and care homes , and adult day care facilities; physical growth yet to be experienced. sented were hospital personnel including an emer- coping as a caregiver; legislation to ease the Maile, the native twining vine with its shiny fra- gency room administrator, records section staff, burden of long term illness; and international grant leaves, encircles the 'ulu and honors Maile and teaching faculty from the U!liversity of Hawai'i models of long term health care. Kamai'alaupala'okekuahiwi'okapiko'omauna-loa School of Medicine. If your club or group would like one or more Lum Ho Vargo. Growing in Hawaii's forests, the As noted by Dr. Andrade, the members of E Ola workshops, contact Jane vanSchaick, program maile is recognized as belonging to Laka, goddess Mau bridge many professions and many possible director at 942·1558; Mabel McConnell, project of the hula and is representative of poetry, rhythm differences because as Hawaiians we are "bonded director, 528-4839; or Maelynn Soong, project and cadence. by our common ancestry, and share a common coordinator, 734-4549.

-- - Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Elima (Page 5) You Can Be Counted as Hawaiian 1990 Census Needs Everyone's Participation It's almost time for the nation to count noses census will be conducted by way of a mail-out, again ... something that happens every ten years, mail-back procedure. Census questionnaires will a tally required by the U.S. Constitution. The 1990 be mailed out by March 20 and must be mailed Census will be the 21st in our nation's history and back by midnight April 1. the largest and most complex of all. The Census On the Big Island, except for Kailua-Kona and Bureau has been planning the mammoth oper- Hilo, census takers will make a house to house ation since 1983. count of the population. Results of the 1990 Census will directly affect The Census Bureau points out that the com- every state, city, county and individual in the Uni- pleteness and accuracy of the count from every ted States. section of the country directly affects every citi- After much pressure from Hawaii's U.S. Rep. zen's voting strength. "If you're not counte9, Daniel Akaka and community leaders, the U.S. you're not represented, and if you're not repre- Census Bureau has decided to use its 1980 census sented, you're not going to have the same clout as checkoff system. This allows Asian and Pacific others." Islanders to mark whether they are of Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino , Korean, Vietnamese, Asian-Indian, Guamanian or Samoan ancestry. Policy on Letters It is the census count which determines the number of Representatives to which each state is Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA welcomes letters on entitled in the U.S. Congress. The census results any topic of 'general interest and meeting also determine the distribution of federal and state standards of;reasonable taste. All letters funds among some 39,000 local governments for Rhoda Kaluai must be signed legibly with the writer's housing, health, human services and other pro- Contact her at 528-0028. correct signature and include address and ' grams. In addition, its social and economic data Kaluai has arranged two community meetings . telephone number for verification. Pen are used in marketing studies, locating new bus- for Hawai'i island so far. They are on February 16, names are not allowed. inesses, academic research, government planning at Pahoa Community Center, from 10 to 11 :30 Letters should be on a single subject and and affirmative action programs. The census tells a.m. and on February 17 at Keaukaha Cafeteria no longer than 200 words. We reserve the us who we are, where we live, and provides a vari- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. right to trim letters of any length but care will ety of information about our communities, state She also has arranged the following meetings for be taken to preserve the writer's point. and the nation. senior citizens groups: Letters are limited to one per writer per Rhoda Kaluai supervises the U.S. Census Bu- February 17, at the Seven Seas Restaurant in month. reau's new outreach program in Hawai'i. As a com- Hilo at 10 a.m.; All letters should be typed-double- or munity awareness specialist, she is responsible for March 1, at Hale Halawai in Kona at 9 a.m.; triple-spaced-and addressed to: letting people know how important it is for every- March 1, at Yano Hall in Captain Cook at 10:30 Editor, Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 1600 Kapi'o- one to be counted. In 1980, Kaluai says about 1.4 a.m.; lani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawai'i percent of the total population of the United March 2, at Hale Hookipa in Kealakekua, Kona 96814. States, for a variety of reasons, was not repre- at 9 a.m.; sented in the census. That comes to more than March 2, Holualoa Community Center at 10:30 wo million people. According to Kaluai, $1 ,000 per a.m.; Kaaa Family Picnic year is lost to state and local governments for March 13, at Kohala Courthouse at 9:30 a.m.; every person not counted. Over a ten-year period March 14, at the Old Courthouse in Waimea at Members of the Kaaa family are holding a that totals $20 billion. 9 a.m.; and family reunion potluck picnic on Sunday, Kaluai is in the process of setting up meetings March 14, at the Elderly Housing in Honokaa at February 19, 1989 at Pokai Bay beach park, throughout the state to answer questions about 10:30 a.m. Wa'i'anae, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for the the importance of participating in the 1990 census Although these are senior citizen groups, Kaluai Kaaa banner. For information, contact and to discuss any concerns people may have in says everyone is welcome. Jeanne Kahanaoi at 893-5037. connection with the census process. She also is Additional community meetings throughout the available to speak to community and other groups state will be announced later. Auwe or organizations anywhere in the state of Hawai'i. Census Day is April 1, 1990. For most of us, the In last month's issue the phone number of Na 'Ohana Pulama, a foster care program for children and teenagers, was incorrectly printed. The cor- rect number is 537-6321. Na 'Ohana Pulama is operated by Catholic Services to Families and receives funding from the state Department of Kee Health. 1410 AM DIAL KeeN • 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m ...... KIMO KAHOANO RENT-TO-OWN • 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m ...... IAUKEA BRIGHT 141GAM • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m ...... KEAUMIKI AKUI • 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m ...... DUKE DUVAUCHEllE • 7:00 p.m. - Midnight ...... RANDY HUDNEll • Midnight - 5:00 a.m...... POMAI GAUl

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Financial aid for Hawaiian students desiring to In order to be considered, applications must

pursue their education beyond the high school contain the following: I level is available' through "Na Ho'ukama A • completed application form (be sure to sign Pauahi," the Kamehameha Schools Post-High and date it); Na Ho'okama School Scholarship and Counseling Program. The • statement of goals form (be sure to answer program provides supplemental financial every item); assistance for eligible students pursuing under- • financial aid form need analysis report graduate college studies and education after high (FAFNAR ); A Pauahi Fund school. • two reference forms from persons other than To be eligible, applicants must be of full or part- relatives; Hawaiian ancestry, be a graduate of a Hawai'i high • official grade transcripts For Post-High school (Note: Kamehameha School graduates • letter of acceptance from the college or uni- are ineligible for this program), demonstrate versity you will be attending; financial need, enroll fulltime in an accredited two For more information, contact Na Ho'okama A School Studies or four-year college, business or vocational school Pauahi* (*adopted children of Pauahi) staff, in the State of Hawai'i. Dexter Soares, Claire Pruet, Herman Libarios, Application forms are mailed to all high schools Mike Ane, Dale Kuwada or Guy Nishimura at 842- in Hawai'i and may be obtained from high school 8217. counselors and guidance teachers from January Na Ho'okama A Pauahi services also include: on. Forms are also available through most Hawai- counseling guidance for attending college, ian organizations, or from the Kamehameha vocational or technical schools in Hawai'i; informa- Schools financial aid office. tion sessions on financial aid opportunities; and Priority deadline for the upcoming year is April referral to student service programs at post-high 30, 1989. Applications will be accepted after that school and training centers. At these centers stu- date, provided funds are available. Notification of dents can receive orientation to fac ilities, aca- scholarship award will be made by mid-summer. demic advising, tutoring and housing information.

Scholarship Application Time Is Here

Students of Hawai'i who need financial assis- fund. Students should also plan to apply for finan- tance to continue their education can seek cial aid from the college you expect to attend, as scholarships through the Hawai'i Community well as through state and federal sources, bank Foundation, which represents six scholarship loans, merit awards or scholarships from civic Foundation funds. Deadline for application is March 1, clubs and community organizations. 1989. For applkation information and forms, con- To be eligible to apply to the Hawai'i Community tact your school counselor or write to: Foundation you must: Handles Six Scholarships 1) be a resident of the State of Hawai'i Hawai'i Community Foundation 2) plan to attend an accredited two or four-year 212 Merchant St., Suite 330 college or university Scholarship Honolulu, HI 96813 3) intend to take at least the minimum number The Hawaii Community Foundation is the of credits required to maintain status as a full-time , administrator for six separate scholarship trust regular student Funds funds: the Aiea General Hospital Association 4) demontrate financial need Scholarship; Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship; 5) meet a standard of academic performance Ka'iulani Home for Girls Trust; Hawai'i Veterans 6) be a person of sufficiently good character and Memorial Fund; Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholar- motivation. Applicants may not be directly related ship; and the Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman to employees of Bancorp Hawai'i, nor may they Foundation. have been a Bancorp Hawai'i employee in the past Scholarships are derived from the earned two years. income from the invested assets of each fund, and In dddition to the criteria listed above, each indi- are made available for grants to various colleges vidual fund has its own requirements. The Founda- and universities in Hawai'i and on the mainland. tion has copies of an information booklet and.appl i- Scholarships range in size from $100 to several cation form, which also lists some additional fina n- thousand dollars, depending on the individual cial programs which a student might qualify for. awaii Community Foundation Apuna Still Focusing On Hawaiian Health Holds Grantwriting Seminar In New UH Position Samuel "Kamuela" Apuna, Jr., Office of Hawai- The Hawaii Community Foundation will con- individuals. ian Affairs Health Education and Human Service duct a one day seminar entitled "Foundation The seminar will include lectures and group Officer, has resigned to take a position in the Funding" on Friday, February 24, 1989 from 8:30 exercises and will conclude with a question anCi research. department of the School of Public a. m.-4:30 p.m. in the South Pacific ballroom of the answer session. The cost of the seminar is $60 per Health at the University of Hawai'i, starting in Feb- Hilton Hawaiian Village. The overall purpose of the person; lunch and parking are included. To regis- ruary. His work will focus on Hawaiian initiatives in seminar is to assist tax-exempt organizations to ter for the seminar, make a check payable to the the field of health, and will include some teaching obtain grants from foundations. The seminar will Hawaii Community Foundation and send to that next fall. cover four major topics: organization at 212 Merchant Street, Suite 330, Apuna, who has worked for OHA for the past 1. Researching local foundations for funding, Honolulu, HI 96817. seven years, is a member of OHA's original staff, and recent changes in foundation funding policies The Hawaii Community Foundation is also having started with the organization in 1981 as a and procedures; offering a one hour seminar on July 28 on making planner. Prior to that, he worked as chief planner 2. Using reference materials from the Founda- grant applications to the Black Fund. It is offered at for the Office of Human Resources for the City and tion Center Regional Collection to identify main- no charge to participants of the February seminar. County. His education background includes a land that are potential sources of The Black Fund is the Hawaii Community F ounda- B.A. in Psychology from UH, an M.A. in husiness fu nds for local programs and projects; tion's newest and largest fund, and supports local from Webster University and a PhD in business 3. Packaging proposals for local foundations; programs in health, education, and cultural preser- from Western Kennedy University. Apuna feels using strategic network relationships; under- vation. For more information about these semi- that one of his major accomplishments while at standing acceptable standards for the elements of nars call the Hawaii Community Foundation at OHA was to promote a greater focus on OHA's a basic proposal; and 536-7363. part in creating programs to address the problem 4. Information on funds available to help needy of Hawaiian health.

J- Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Ehiku (Page 7) Drill Unit Marches In D. C. Parade La Ho'olu 'Olelo- Stepping along smartly with delegations from to save money. During their five-day stay, they also Hawaiian Language Day across the nation in the 1989 American Bicen- took time to visit Washington monuments and mu- tennial Presidential Inaugural parade in Washing- seums of the Smithsonian Institution. To Be Held-Feb. 18 ton, D.C., were members of the King's Guard, The King's Guard was established in 1972 as a Hawaii's only semi-professional drill unit known for performing unit of the King's Village (formerly "La Ho'olu 'Olelo Hawai'i," Hawaiian language their precision rifle drill and marching techniques. King's Alley ), a Waikiki shopping complex day, is an annual event that since it began in 1981 , Led by Paul Naki, commander of the Guards, fashioned after turn-of-the century Honolulu. has continued to grow in popularity at Kaua'i Com- the 21 male members of the rifle unit braved the While they are not affiliated with the present 'Iolani munity College. Up to 200 enthusiastic teachers, mild and windy winter weather January 20 to Palace Royal Guards, they are modeled on the students and speakers of the Hawaiian language represent Hawai'i in the nationally-televised par- palace guards. Every night at the front gates of are expected to attend this year's event on Satur· King's Village, the King's Guard holds a changing ade. Six women carried a 20-foot long banner be- day, February 18 at the KCC Campus Center. As decked with floral sprays, bringing a blaze of of the guard ceremony in which they retire the many as 150 may be coming from other islands. Hawaiian color to -the stark capital winter. They Hawaiian colors and perform a rifle drill exhibition. According to La Ho'olu 'Olelo Hawai'i organ- had the honor of being selected by the American Over the past 16 years, thousands of visitors have izing committee member Hokulani Cleeland, high- Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural, from among watched the King's Guard display their rifle skills. lights include a slide show/ talk by Frances Hali'a hundreds of the nation's top groups seeking to The King's Guard was trained in drill etiquette by Frazier on "Pi'ilanl Ko'olau: Profile Of Courage." participate. This was the second visit of the King's the same man who was responsible for reconstitu- Frazier translated the memoirs of Pi'ilani, wife of Guard. They also marched in the 1984 inaugural ting the 'Iolani Palace Royal Guard in 1963, Kaluaiko'olau, also known as Ko'olau the Leper, parade for President Ronald Reagan. Colonel Walter Judd. and will present this well· known Kaua'i story of Accompanying the King's Guard on their The King's Guard has been "ambassadors of courage. Keahi Maneo of the state Department of Washington trip were members of the King's Aloha" for the State of Hawai'i at numerous local Health on Kaua'i, will share health lessons conventions and parades and has received first place Guard Production company, an affiliated perform- developed for the Punana Leo Hawaiian language honors at the California State Field Competition ing ensemble. The ensemble, which includes mem- immersion preschools. \ bers of the marching team, performed in the Sen- for four years. The Guard has won first place for There will be conversation groups, competition ate Chambers of the Capitol, for the City of Alex- best marching unit in the Aloha Week Parade among language students, door prizes, team andria, and in the Baptist Church of Alexandria. every year since 1972. This award-winning unit is games including Hawaiian bingo, hana keaka They specialize in music and dance capturing the rated one of the finest fancy drill teams in the (charades), a Hawaiian·language version of "Win, days of old Hawai'i to the Monarchy period, and up world. Lose Or Draw," a kukala (auction), group pre· The royal blue, gold and white uniforms worn by through the various decades to modern times. sentations, and closing ceremoni·es. Master of the King's Guard are modified reproductions of Naki said the group learned from their 1984 ceremonies will be Moses K. Keale, Sr., OHA King Kalakaua's palace militia. Their kitchener experience when blizzards and temperatures in Trustee, Kaua'i. Keale, a native of Ni'ihau and a the single digits made it the worst recorded wea- helmets and gold horsehair plumes are imported fluent speaker, has played this role since the first ther for an inaugural celebration. The marchers from England. La Ho'olu 'Olelo Hawai'i. Next year will mark 10 were better prepared this trip, with special thermal The King's Guard consists of 21 young men bet- years that this lively and engaging program has underwear, face masks, gloves and shoe inserts to ween the ages of 16 and 28 who were selected for been boosting use of Hawaii's native language. keep them warm during the hour or so it took to their weaponry skills and talent. They utilize 11 lb. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for children and cover the approximately one and a half-mile long Springfield A-03 drill rifles in their routines. high school students_Registration check·in begins march route. The fe male banner carriers wore Membership in the King's Guard is a part-time oc- at 8 a.m. Advance registration by February 10 is white jackets and blue trousers to complement the cupation for most, who are students or hold other recommended, said Cleeland, to make sure there men's uniforms. employment as well. According to Naki, most To cover their costs, a fundraiser was held in members are Hawaiian. is enough food for everyone (a Hawaiian lunch will be served). To register, 'send in your check pay· J anuary, and he group prepared their own meals able to "La Ho'olu 'Olelo Hawai'i," along with your full name, mailing address, day and/ or evening phone numbers, date of birth, and group affiliation. Mailing address is: "La Ho'olu 'Olelo Hawai'i," P.O. Box 348, Kalaheo, HI 9674l. For general information or late registration, con· tact: Hokulani Cleeland at 322-8019 (evenings); calls regarding games and competition may be made to Keoni Inciong at 822-0984 (evenings),

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,;,$ Traditional Hawaiian past depended on assured access to water, as it also does today. Native Hawaiian water rights as part of an over- way the assurance of water to meet the mandate of "With caution, then, we can approach the past all structure of water management in Hawai'i, can the Hawaiian Homes program to provide home- and the future of Native Hawaiian water use within be a major factor in assuring the public interest and steading, ranching, and pasture opportunities to an economic modeL safeguarding native stream animals and plants. the native people, is a recognition of the deep rup- "F undmental to any economy is a provision for This point was the focus of a talk on "Early tures between the traditional and the modern basic human needs- food and shelter being para- Hawaiian Water Economics' given recently by Of- world. mount Essential to any understanding of the fi ce of Hawaiian Affairs Land Officer Linda "The Hawaiian Homes trust was established Hawaiian economy was the imperative of self-suffi- Kawai'ono Delaney to fifth annual People's through an act of Congress in 1921. Such special ciency, There was no import of food and no tran- Water Conference, About 150 participants attend- legislation for native peoples is allowed by Article sport of building materials, All the essentials of life ed the two-day session held January 13 and 14 at III of the Federal Constitution and its provision for had to be sustained and regulated, without any re- the Hawai'i State Capitol. the treaty-making powers of Congress with Indian course to an outside supply of resources, The economics of water use in Hawai'i-past, tribes, "When we say self-sufficiency today, we typical- present and future- was the conference theme, It "Although Native Hawaiians are not Indians, the ly think of a static, non-aspiring society, That flat was sponsored by a consortium of sponsors repre- Federal courts have upheld that "Indian" is a des- existence was not the Hawaiian experience. senting a spectrum of interest in the public and pri- cription of unique legal status, not of a particular "Huge agricultural fields watered by intricate ir- vate sector. Among the topics covered were: group of people, There are three basic standards rigation systems, fish pond construction, an in- water allocation between agriculture and eco- to judge such status, creasingly complex political organization, and nomic development; the value of watersheds; "One, the native people have inhabited an area major public works projects associated with a population and water use; protection of water re- of what is now the United States since "time im- large ali'i and kahuna class highlight a civilization sources; and various water management issues, memoriaL" Hawaiians have lived in Hawai'i for two limited only by a lack of metal tools, Delaney's remark on Native Hawaiian use and thousand years-no other group can claim much "The assertion of these rights today, however, management of water follow : more than 200 years, is sometimes mistakenly understood as cultural "Two, that the original or indigenous people did remnants or strained public accomodation to a na- "Native Hawaiian management and use of water not choose to be Americans, Unlike most citizens tive people, (in discussion) too often becomes a history les- of the United who chose to be Americans "I believe it would be far more accurate to recog- son-a description of policies and practices devel- by immigrating from their homelands to a new nize that because of unique Native Hawaiian rights, oped by a civilization whose ways and achieve- country- Native Americans became citizens un- the public interest in water may be assured, Similar ments are viewed almost as curiosities of the past der the threat·or use of force , and continue to live to the fights over traditional access to the sea, "That attitude of seeing the Hawaiian culture as in their homelands within another nation, Native Hawaiians may have the strongest case for an object of history rather than a continuing and "Three, there is the recognition and presump- raising the issue and for seeking accomodation- living force in the community life and laws of our is- tion by the Federal Government that this Ameri- but once recognized, such access is enjoyed by alL lands diminishes us alL can conquest of native peoples has been detri- "Native Hawaiian water rights-once imple- "The major challenge of a few years ago was to mental and harmful to them, Common to all Native mented within the overall structure of water regu- give expression to the traditional values and prac- American peoples- whether Indians, Alaskans, or lation-then, will be a major factor in: tices of Native Hawaiians within the state water Hawaiians- dismal profiles of disadvantage, pov- • Establishing minimal in-stream flow standards code, As enacted, these rights centered on: erty, and poor health are characteristic of each which guarantee the continuation of the 'o'opu, L The "Winters Doctrine"-the recognition group, the hihiwai, and all aquatic life ; that water must be made available to fulfill the trust "From these three points, Congress has en- • Safeguarding watershed and conservation mission of the Department of Hawaiian Home acted special legislation based on a unique native land areas by assuring the growth of the ti and pili Lands; status to both improve the native condition and to grass; and 2, The assurance of water to the traditional fam- recognize certain unique rights, The extension of • Once in place, such standards will further pro- ily homestead or kuleana for subsistence farming this national example also empowers the state to tect native habitats and the plants and animals activities; constitutionally act on behalf of the Native Hawai- which depend for their lives on a particular ecosys- 3, The assurance of traditional gathering rights ian people and to enact particular laws for our tem and water use, from the streams; and benefit "As can be quickly seen from the beneficial na- 4, The assurance of traditional ahupua'a or "Thus, the need for and the legality of the inclu- ture and thrust of Hawaiian rights, the native eco- water-dependent but land-related gathering rights. sion of the Native Hawaiian water rights section in nomy-if that is how we wish to describe its values "With the exception of the Hawaiian Homes the state water code, and practices- places the greatest emphasis on trust provision, these elements may be described "Again like many traditional native cultures, the those things which are beyond price, Beauty, a res- as the traditional water economy of Hawai'i, Hawaiian basis of the traditional society- and of pect for all life , a view of water itself as a life force, "The first acknowledgement, the explicit pro- water use and management- were rights best "For too long, such considerations were consi- vision for the Hawaiian Homes Lands and the understood as a form of religious practice and in- dered economically inefficient Increasingly, 'Winters Doctrine' provision in the state water teraction between divine and human activities, though, as native rights are recognized-the code, is also a statement of the basis for a Native However, in a contemporary reading the tendency wrongs committed in the name of efficiency are Hawaiian water rights section, In a fundamental is to seek an economic interpretation, also being corrected,"

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by Deborah Lee Ward gram of the late 1960s and early 1970s from com- and other health conditions; Editor, Ka Wai ala a aHA munity initiatives. • The firs t sex abuse treatment program avail- By 1973 the first WCCHC structure, an emer- able on the Wai'anae coast; From its inception 20 years ago through grass- gency building,' was under construction. The • Adult daycare which provides private duty roots organizing efforts, the growth of the administration office was located in Maili, and the nurses. Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center first clinic physician practiced in an office across • Outpatient/emergency care, laboratory/ x- parallels in many ways the growth of the entire Luke Realty. In September that year, the new ray, physical therapy department and visiting spe- Wai'anae coast community. building opened to outpatient services. cialists in obstetrics/ gynecology, orthopedics, Incorporated in 1969 through

.. .. ______--- Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Umikumakahi (Page 11) Master Plan Addresses Cultural Revival The Office of Hawaiian Affairs recently pub- changes in many cultural practices of Hawaiians, the duty of our Hawaiian community to be vigilant li shed its revised master plan in late 1988. It con- still many of our values, beliefs, and practices have and to continue to maintain our own traditions and tains amended goals, objectives and policies to been retained from _our ancestors. These culture; however, the State has a responsibility to guide the agency in its overall mission of bettering practices, in particular our language, the perform- "promote the study of Hawaiian culture, history the conditions of the Hawaiiian people. Ka Wai ing and visual arts, genealogies, healing arts, and and language" and to "provide for a Hawaiian Ola 0 OHA is publishing major portions of the our values and beliefs, are unique. Through education program consisting of language, culture plan in several installments. In this second part, we cultural exchanges with our Pacific Island relatives and history in the public schools." (Hawaii Con- will publish the first of OHA's four goals and its we are able to understand the ancestral heritage stitution, art. X, sec. 4.) Moreover, the State has a specific objectives and policies. we share in common; however, we also become responsibility to ensure that our language is re- cognizant that our identity, our way of life, and our spected as one of the official languages of this "The OHA Master Plan," Part II of a Series language are truly unique in the Pacific. And in this State. No other tradition and culture in the State of State, it is our traditions and culture that have Hawai'i holds such recognition, and no other tradi- Goal 1: To achieve revival, enhancement, and become a cultural and economic asset to all who tion and culture is more threatened to become maintenance of the Hawaiian culture. reside or visit here. However, many vital and mere political and economic symbolism in its own integral elements of our traditions and culture face homeland. The traditions and culture of the Hawaiian imminent extinction as daily practices, and their Therefore, OHA shall pursue, protect, and pro- people are very much alive today. Although other loss would be irreplaceable as a treasure to its mote the integrity and resources of the Hawaiian cultures and modern life have greatly influenced people and to the State of Hawai'i. Certainly it is culture.

OBJECTIVE 1.1 To provide a comprehensive range of activities within 10 years, which will promote, finance, and stimulate Hawai - ian art and culture. Policy 1.1.a Encourage, assist, and advo- cate programs and public acti- vities which support the works and performance of Hawaiian artists and Hawaiian arts in all areas of expression. Policy 1.1.b Support and encourage the revival of traditional Hawaiian games and sports throughout the State so that in five years, instructions and implements for all Hawaiian games and sports are available. OBJECTIVE 1.2 To promote and maintain Members of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors proceed to the rim of Kilauea Vol- Hawaiian as a living language cano in this circa 1920s photo captioned "The ancient rites parade." and literature so that in 10 Photo by Tai Sing Loo. Bishop Museum Photograph Collection. years, 100% more than the cur- practices and rites, and pro- rent minimum estimate of Policy l.4.b Encourage community partici- tocol so that in 10 years, infor- 2,000 Hawaiians who are pation in maintenance of his- mation on these is widely avail- native speakers speak and toric sites so that in five years, able. read their mother tongue. memoranda of agreements Policy 1.s.a Conduct and assist in research Policy 1.2.a Support the development, between the State Historic on Hawaiian religious practices publication, availability, proper Preservation Officer, devel- and rites, and Hawaiian pro- use, and maintenance of the opers, and community groups tocol so that in five years, OHA Hawaiian language and Hawai- increase so that there are at conducts or assists in 10 new ian language materials so that least two per island. research projects. annually over the next five Policy l.4.c Monitor and support the State Policy l.s.b Within five years, provide a years, at least one document in and counties in registering comprehensive information the Hawaiian language is pub- Hawaiian historic properties so . service concerning Hawaiian lished. that in five years, the inventory religious practices and rites, OBJECTIVE 1.3 To support and assist indi- and register increases by 50%. and Hawaiian protocol. viduals, agencies, organiza- Policy l.4.d Design a mechanism for OBJECTIVE 1.6 To advocate and support the tions, and commissions resolving disputes over the traditional uses of land and responsible for Hawaiian preservation of historic sites so associated rights such as water events and ceremonies. that in five years, the and gathering rights. Policy 1.3.a Cooperate with others to mechanism is fully operational. Policy 1.6.a Support and assist in the com- research and disseminate Policy 1.4.e Establish standards for pilation of an inventory of avail- information concerning Hawai- archaeological work, including able land suitable for tradi- ian events and ceremonies so restoration of sites, so that in tional or cultural uses so that in that in five years, there is infor- five years, such standards are five years such a list exists. mation on all such events. published and disseminated. Policy 1.6.b In five years, develop and Policy 1.3.b Promote the formulation of a Policy 1.4.f Support land and historical implement a mechanism to program that makes possible sites acquisition efforts by assess, support, coordinate, Hawaiian participation in developing and implementing a and monitor traditional land indigenous international cul- land acquisition and manage- use activities. tural events so that in five ment plan within five years. Policy 1.6.c Support acquisition of land for years, Hawaiians are repre- Policy l.4.g Support acquisition of land for traditional uses by developing sented in at least one of these any preservation purpose by and implementing a land acqui- events annually. transfer of title so that in five sition and management plan OBJECTIVE 1.4 To assist and encourage the years, there is at least one within five years. conservation and culturally settled acquisition on each OBJECTIVE 1.7 To encourage Hawaiian schol- responsive management of his- island. ars to write and publish docu- toric and culturally significant Policy l.4.h Within five years, include the ments on Hawaiian history Hawaiian sites and natural interests, values, and needs of based on a full understanding resources to prevent further native Hawaiians in all land and of basic Hawaiian values and destruction. natural resources use deci- culture. Policy 1.4.a Encourage, coordinate, and sions in the State, including but Policy 1. 7.a Support and assist in research assist research activities not limited to flora and fauna. on Hawaiian genealogy so that involving native flora and its OBJECTIVE 1.5 To develop, advocate, and in five years, OHA assists in applicable uses so that in five support a greater understand- three major projects that years, the amount of research ing of traditional and contem- involve archiving genealogical conducted increases by 10%. porary Hawaiian religious records.

------'Ao'ao Umikumalua (Page 12) Pepeluali (February) 1989 Mom; Baker Ojha Mandala Art Fuses Hawaiian, Hindu Symbols by Maxine Mrantz To get into further touch with her Hawaiian Special to Ka Wai ala a aHA background, she took a summer course in hula with Billie Beamer who was the athletic director in Momi Baker Ojha's artistic career is almost as those years. She also took a chanting course but variegated as her paintings. She's a Native Hawai- her chanting career was cut short when her dorm ian artist who has combined Hawaiian and Hindu mates complained that it was difficult to study deities into energetic expressions of healing while listening to her. power. Her show, titled "0 Mauli-Ola Mai Maloko She swears that hula class was a karmic exper- Mai ," or "Healing from Within," is on exhibit ience. Her husband, Nara, a Brahmin, was February 5-26 in the main lobby of the Queen's attending UH on an East-West Center grant and Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl Street. The working for his Biochemistry PhD. The lone male show focuses primarily on what Ojha calls the pos- in a class of 30 women, he proved to be a better itive power of the mandala symbol, and expresses hula student than she was, topping her C with a B the cultural fusing of the Hawaiian and Hindu reli- of his own. gIons. The two of them eloped, and by the time gradu- A rarity' in a specialized age, Ojha's equally at ation came around, Ojha not only had a fine arts ease doing religious paintings, T-shirt designs, degree but a baby boy as well. Her strong feeling of commercial ill ustrations, graphic design, and com- family responsibility kept from her full time work puter art. for two and a half years, although as a student, she After years of working for others, she's decided had done a stint working in Liberty House doing to go into her own business as an artist. It's a hard line drawings for the ads. present she promised he rself upon the occasion of Later, she resumed work as a commercial artist her son's grad uation . for Myers Advertising Agency, and for C. Brewer, Married to a Hindu, Ojha is Hawaiian-Chinese and did administrative work for the State Foun- and traces her Hawaiian ancestry back to Adam dation on Culture and the Arts. Baker, a British sea captain who married Chiefess At Crazy Shirts she was a custom order Luka Pupuhi, a retainer in the court of King Kame- designer for fi ve years until she "grew tired of hameha IV. The C hinese side is from Hannah A'ii drawing the same old marathon design." During who married one of Adam Baker's descendents. "Aumakua, Hawaiian guardian angel" another her T -shirt period, she created original designs and of Ojha's show pieces, features the sakti, a . logos for Honolulu Marathon Association, Hono- Hindu mystic symbol which incorporates the male-female triangles to form the six-pointed star. The dot in the center is the "bindu", which is the center of concentration used for medita- ti on. In Europe she read lots of classical lit erature. In Hawai'i she haunted the libraries both in down- town Honolulu and Schofield Barracks. Hawai'i schools quichl,y utilized her talent; she designed displays for Leileihua High School but found chemistry tough going. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, she drew pictures in her notebook in- stead of taking required French notes. Her French teacher, who admired her scribbles while de- ploring her mastery of French, passed her with a C-minus. " '0 Mauli-Ola Mai Maloko Mai" by Momi Baker Ojha at the Queen Emma Gallery, Queen's Medical Center, February 5-26. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

A 1966 UH graduate with a fine arts degree, she credits Betty Kawohiokalani Jenkins (now an OHA kupuna) with recommending her for a four "Flying Bhairava," one of the pieces in Ojha's year University of Hawai'i scholarship given by the show, depicts a Hindu god, a manifestation of "Ku and Hina, Gods of Prosperity." Wahiawa Hawaiian C ivic Club. Speaking of that Siva, guardian spirit of Nepal, and destroyer gesture, Baker said, "I might otherwise not have of evil . Ojha, named Marietta, is Momi to her Hawaiian gone to college. It gives you the incentive and pride lulu Symphony Guild (fun-run designed shirt) and fami ly and Mei Ling to her Chinese family. to make good when you reali ze that someone be- Harley Davidson. As the senior graphics designer lieves in you." Although she feels that raising a family is impor- at the Queen's Medical Center she worked exten- tant, Ojha's been a liberated woman for as long as sively at computer art and design. she can remember. She values her independence Ojha's accomplishments and recognitions are and credits this partly to Elfrieda Hermann, her impressive. She has been a professional graphic mother, whose family had impressive business designer/ illustrator for 25 years and is a current interests on Maui and the Big Island and to her Chi- member of the Graphic Designer Association. She nese great-grandmother Mrs. Akana, who owned has had solo shows at the YWCA Lobby Gallery and operated a Hawaiian souvenir shop on Front on Richards Street, and group shows with Uhane Street in Hilo. Noa and Hale Naua III , the Native Hawaiian Artist Ojha's an army brat with an impressive ground- Associations. Her works have been purchased by ing in European culture and the arts. Her father the State Foundation of C ulture and the Arts, cor- was a Chief Warrant officer who moved the family porations, and royalty. In 1986, she traveled to to Europe, Japan, and mainland U.S. The product Nepal to execute a commission for a religious of many different schools, Ojha feels that many painting fo r His Majesty, King Birendra of Nepal. moves fostered her sense of independence and She has recently been commissioned by The self-reliance. She does admit however that socially Queen's Medical Center to do a commemorative she was out of it at school in Haleiwa where em- poster which she wi ll personally sign at the unveil- phasis was put on sports and the outdoor life than ing of their new maternity service ward on March on concerts, art museums and the ballet. Speaking 12. of her difference, she admits, "I was the only one A tireless and exacting researcher, Ojha may who came as Cleopatra at Senior Day." spend several months reading up on her subject, She can't remember a time when she didn't want especially if it involves Hawaiian culture. She be- to draw or paint. "Painting's something you do be- lieves in channeling time so as to get more done cause you can't bear not to." Momi Baker Ohja more creatively.

= • - - ..- ' ..-- ,rr - . . .-- --- Pepeluali (February) 1989 illw 0 Ouf\ 'Ao'ao Umikumakolu (Page 13) Pua Aloalo Naturally Our State Flower-The Hibiscus Hawaiian by Earl Neller By Patrick Ching Cultural Specialist Artist/ Environmentalist

Editor's note: The new hibiscus-cover phone book by the Hawaiian Telephone Co. has gener- Hawai'i's State Bird- ated controversy over which hibiscus should be Hawaii's state flower. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA pre- The Nene sents this look at the history of this colorful flower which grows in such abundance here in the Unlike other types of geese which spend much of Islands. their time in or near the water, the Hawaiian goose Aloalo is the Hawaiian word for plants in the or Nene has adapted to living on sparsely vege- hibiscus family . Koki'o and maku also means hibis- tated volcanic slopes. The feet of the Nene have cus. Hawaiians of old made use of the hibiscus in noticeably less webbing than other geese, making medicines, dying kapa (bark cloth), and decora- them more suitable for walking on coarse lava tion. The flowers are large and colorful. They rock terrain. usually open early in the morning and stay fresh for The Hawaiian name Nene may have been given twelve hours, whether left on the plant, placed in to these birds because of a call they make while fly- water, or tucked behind the ear. ing. The Nene fly in a "V" formation and utter high, The native Hawaiian species of hibiscus are nasal calls, "ney-ney", much like the Canadian quite rare in the wild today, and most people never geese which scientists believe the Nene may have see them unless they visit places like Waimea Falls evolved from. On the ground the Nene may make a Park which has a large hibiscus garden and many muffled "moo" sound especially when disturbed. native Hawaiian plants. The koki'o ke'oke'o is the native white hibiscus. It is unusual in the hibiscus fa mily because of its mild fragrance. 'Akiohala is the native pink hibiscus. Ma'o hauhele is the native I f( l. -::;::::::: yellow hibiscus. Koki'o 'ula is the native red hibis- . 'f cus. There are many varieties, and some are so dis- tinct that they are classified as separate species. Around 1872, Archibald Cleghorn began creating hybrid species of hibiscus through cross pollination of native varieties with alien species. Fifty years later, the growing and crossing of hibis- OHA Cultural Specialist Earl Neller holds the cus became so popular in Hawai'i that almost controversial hibiscus-cover 1989 phone every gardener tried his hand at it. Thousands of book. new flowers were created. Ma'o-Hauhele, is established and designated as In 1923, the followi ng resolution was adopted by the official flower of the State." the Legislature: A controversy developed this year when the "RESOL VED by the Legislature of the Territory Hawaiian Telephone Co., unaware of the 1988 law , of Hawaii that the flower known as the Pua declared that the red hibiscus was the official State Aloalo (Hibiscus) shall be and is hereby adopted Flower in the 1989 telephone directory. This was as the flower emblematic of the Territory and also erroneously stated in a 1983 book on Hawai- shall be known as the Flower Emblem of ian Heritage Plants by Angela Kay Kepler: Hawaii." "In 1923 an attractive red, silky-petaled hibiscus Today, there may be as many as 5,000 kinds of was designated as Hawaii's official flower. The Among the food items in the Nene's diet are hibiscus in Hawai'i. emblem was not, as most believe, the common red seeds, grasses, and fruits. The native 'ohelo berry is Because a statute had never been adopted, a bill Chinese hibiscus that grows ubiquitously in among its favorite foods. was introduced during the 1988 legislative session gardens and along roadsides. It was a native In the 1950's the wild Nene population had declaring the hibiscus to be the Hawai'i state species called koki'o-'ula (literally 'red hibiscus'), dwindled to just a few dozen birds. The fact that the flower . During a public hearing of the House once common on Oahu, Molokai, and Maui, but Nene are ground nesters and are delicious to eat Committee on the Judiciary, the Department of now reduced to extreme rarity." worked against the species as they were easily Land and Natural Resources recommended that A telephone poll was conducted for four days, preyed upon by feral animals as well as humans. At the native yellow hibiscus be adopted as the State January 13-16, in which the public was invited to one time, roasted Nene was featured on the menu Flower, and such a bill was passed and signed by call in their preference. 20,386 voted for the red at the Volcano House restaurant on the island of hibiscus; 4,330 voted for the yellow; and 5,063 the Governor, as follows: Hawai'i. voted that the State Flower should simply be the "The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus bracken- In 1957, captive breeding programs began in hibiscus, without any special species designation. ridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo of Hawai'i and in England. Since then hundreds of y Hawaiian geese have been reintroduced into areas where they once flourished such as Mauna Loa and Hualalai volcanoes on the Big Island and Haleakala volcano on Maui. The recovery of the Nene population from near extinction is an inspir- ing chapter of success in a book otherwise clouded with disappointments. Armbruster Takes On Museum PR Duties W. Donald Duckworth, Bishop Museum presi· dent and director, has named Robert J. Arm· bruster, for the past seven months director of Bishop Museum Press, to coordinate the mu· seum's marketing, public information, publi· cations, and legislative liaison activities. Before joining the museum staff last June, Armbruster was vice president for institutional marketing at Doug- las·Innes & Co., a communications and marketing firm in Baltimore, Maryland. From 1982 to 1986 he was director of university relations at the Univer· sity of Maryland Baltimore County. For three years before that he edited East-West Perspec· tives magazine at the East-West Center in Hono- Koki'o Ke'oke'o, the native white hibiscus. lulu. 'Ao'ao Umikumaha (Page 14) Pepeluali (February) 1989 January 23, 1989 Governor Waihee's State of the State Address As a service to its readers, Ka Wai 010 0 management by next year. They will be models for OHA presents major excerpts from Governor others and each year additional schools in Hawai'i John Waihee's "State of the State Address" pre- will be locally managed . . . sented to the State Legislature: University of Hawai'i President Wong, Speaker Kihano, members of Over the past two years we began several ex- the 15th Legislature, honored guests, ladies and citing new initiatives at the University of Hawai'i in gentlemen, aloha __ _ ocean and earth sciences, Pacific/ Asian studies, Hawaii's economy has never been better. Today astronomy, and other special areas. These we enjoy the sixth highest economic growth rate in initiatives are moving well and deserve our con- America; our small businesses have the country's tinued support. third largest earnings growth rate; and our un- New initiatives alone, however, will not be suf- employment rate is the fourth lowest in the coun- ficient to build the premier university of the Pacific try and the lowest it has been in 18 years_ that we desire. We need to insure that our In 1985 Hawai'i had a budget surplus of about foundation is firm. Thus, I propose that we make $129 million-a relatively modest amount when this the year of the undergraduate, with funding for compared to many other states with considerably undergraduate curriculum and services. larger surpluses such as Califo rnia ($1. 265 biJJion ), We will also seek additional support for our Wisconsin ($342 million) _ Today we have the community colleges, including full funding for the second largest surplus in the country and those new Kapiolani Community College campus. states have little or none at all. The University of Hawai'i at Hilo often seems to In partnership with the hard-working men and be forgotten when new initiatives are proposed. women of this state, we have begun to turn things Yet, it is a fine institution with its own strengths, in- around and lay a solid foundation for our future . . . cluding the fact that about 17 percent of its student The Family body has Hawaiian ancestry. Therefore, we pro- We begin with the core of our society, the family . pose that a Hawaiian language center be esta- Robust fa milies are healthy famil ies, and we have blished at Hilo . Such a center would, among other fo r more than a decade assured the health care of things, help us develop the course materials for most of our workers and their families. However, teaching Hawaiian language in our public some 30,000 people are left out-thousands of schools . .. them children. I propose that Hawai'i lead the nation and ex- "We will also support expansion tend primary care to all its citizens. This supple- Governor John D. Waihee, III of the Hawaiian language mental system of health insurance will operate Child Care/ Early Childhood Education immersion program that provides a through the existing private carriers and contain In our changing society, working parents share a bridge between day care early- an emphasis on wellness and the prevention of dis- common concern for the care of their children dur- ease. childhood education and kindergar- ing the hours when they are at work. We also urgently need to direct attention to a To offset the concern of these parents for their ten. " segment of our population that has lost its way, the children's supervision outside of school hours, I Transportation mentally ill whose affliction can have a dismaying propose a demonstration project fo r afte r school effect on families. Transportation is our economic lifeline, and we care in our parks and schools. Counties, Let's are embarked on the most ambitious construction We are building a state-of-the-art acute care work on this together. ill program in the history of our state. hospital for the mentally as part of our effort. We Furthermore, we all know that early education Many of our airport facilities were built before now ask you to support with additional resources a enhances a child's potential for success in school. I jets were the common mode of travel. Support revitalized community-based system_ Our goal is propose the goal of early childhood education for funding as you have in the last two years and we to reintegrate the mentally ill into society as func- all of Hawaii's children by the year 2000. We will be- tioning, productive citizens_ will have modern-day terminals at all major state gin this coming September by implementing pre- airports and extended runways on all neighbor is- schools for fou r-year-olds from Maili to Makaha in lands within the next four years. cooperation with Kamehameha Schools. "... This year we are more than Traffic congestion is people's number one We will also support expansion of a program everyday problem, and we're attacking it : doubling our (capital Improvement with proven success, the Hawaiian language im- project) requests turn empty mersion program that provides a bridge between • with H-3, to • with newly constructed high occupancy ve- (HawaIIan Home Lands) lots Into day care, early-childhood education and kinder- garten ... hicle lanes, homesteads. " • with the planned construction of the Public Education Kalanianaole highway widening project, In Hawai'i, public education is seen as the great • and for the first time in the history of the neigh- Our health is jeopardized by nursing shortages equalizer. Without it, the aspirations of our chil- bor islands, county/state long-range trans- which will reach a deficit of over 1,300 nurses by dren for tomorrow will be less than our own for to- portation plans. 1991 without special attention. I propose a $6.5 mil- day. With it, all of our children have the oppor- Across the state we're on our way with the road lion action program to graduate approximately 300 tunity to carve out their own destiny ... widening and bypass construction necessary to additional registered nurses. And $8 million in ca- Our vision is to enter the 21st century with a ease traffic . .. pital improvement projects (CIP) to improve the public education system that is second to none. Environment facilities at the University of Hawaii School of By 1999, we want public schools that are: 1) All of us give our best to the community we call Nursing. managed by a system of accountability based on Hawai'i. Because our land and our people make Every family in Hawaii dreams of its own home. local control; 2} renewed places of learning satis- our lives full. It is in this spirit that I propose these Some feared it was only a dream. But we said fying each student's potential, staffed by well actions: dreams are what you build upon. trained and involved professionals; 3} housed in fa- First, let us remember that whoever and You gave us a $120 million housing superfund cilities that are conducive to learning and fostering wherever you are in Hawai'i, you have the biggest, and funds to purchase lands in Kapolei. With your pride; and 4} institutions that parents choose to most wonderful front yard in the world. It is called continued support, we will see affordable homes in have their children attend . . . the Pacific Ocean. a beautiful new community in West O'ahu and new With the renewed public interest in education, I propose that we appropriate $100 million to be projects on the neighbor islands. now is an opportune time to review the gover- merged with other federal monies and establish an In 1988, answering our specific call for affordable nance structure of our school system. Many pro- environmental special fund to keep that front yard housing goals, developers committed themselves posals have been advanced, ranging from an ap- clean ... to 14,700 affordable units on O'ahu and the Big pointed school board- to modifying the present Second, we've all known the natural joy of walk- Island. system- to establishing a network of elected local ing on soft moss and grazing up at the green For those families in Hawai'i who are not able to school boards. canopy of a Hawaiian rain forest. But will our chil- buy, we propose an increase in the state rental as- I propose that you take this opportunity to re- dren and theirs likewise be able to experience our sistance program and state funds for the construc- view the various options and consider an appro- Jiving link to the ancient past? tion of new low-income rental units. priate constitutional amendment. Scientists fear that within 20 years, at least half Our native Hawaiian families share the universal In the meantime, we should not and cannot wait. the native Hawaiian plant and animal communities dream for housing. We know that when Hawaiian Therefore, I propose that we immediately institute that we now know may be lost forever. I share that Home Lands have infrastructure, Hawaiians will a school/community-based management program fear. build homes on them_ This year we are more than that puts schools in charge of their own affairs ... Today I propose a new and permanent commit- doubling our CIP requests to turn empty lots into We will start with 30 schools which are desirous ment of $4 million a year from our hotel room tax homesteads ... and ready to move into school/community based Continued next page PepeluaJi (February) 1989 , 'Ao'ao Umikumalima (Page 15) Spring Lecture Series Set On Hawaiian Culture The conti nuing education series of free Hawai- February- Neighbor Islands the eyes of an Artist," by David Parker, from 7-8:30 ian culture lectures continues this spring, offered February 18-"Pi'ilani Ko'olau: Profile of Cour- p.m. at the Wai'anae Recreation Center (smaller by the Kamehameha Schools Extension Edu- age," by Frances Frazier (lecture will be entirely in room). cation Division. Here is the schedule for O'ahu and Hawaiian), Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Kaua'i Com- March 30-Repeat of Parker's lecture from 7:30 the neighbor islands: munity College dining room, Lihue. This event is -9 p.m., at Benjamin Parker Elementary School sponsored in conjunction with La Ho'olu 'Olelo cafetorium. Hawai'i (Hawaiian Language Day), held 8 a.m. to 3 March-Neighbor Islands February-O'ahu (all O'ahu lectures meet Thurs- p.m. at KCC. (See related story this issue). March 2-"Lili'uokalani in Kona-A Kama'aina day evenings) February 22-"Canoebuilding," by Mike Perspective," by Hannah Springer, 7 p.m. Thurs- February 9-" 'Ie'ie Weavi ng ," by Pat Horimoto Adams, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Maui Commu- day, in the King Kamehameha Hotel. Kailua-Kona, at 7-8:30 p.m., Kaumakapili Church, 766 N. King nity College student lounge. Hawai'i. St., Kalihi-Palama. February 22-"Canoebuilding," by George March 17-"The Mahele of 1848," by Dr. February 16-"Parenting Hawaiian-Style," by Uweko'olani, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Hana Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, 7 p.m. Friday, in the Kaua'i Ke'ala Kwan, at 7- 8:30 p.m., Wai'anae Recreation School cafetorium, Hana, Maui. Community College dining room, Lihue, Kaua'i. Center (smaller room), 85-471 Farrington Hwy., March-O'ahu (lectures are all on Thursday March 20-"Hawaiian by Phil Wai'anae evenings) Kwiatkowski, 7 p.m. Monday, in the Mitchell February 23-"Hawaiian Women Composers," March 16- "Hawaiian Women composers," by Pau'ole Center, Moloka'i. by Haunanai A)Xlliona, at 7:30-9 p.m., Benjamin Haunani Apoliona, 7-8:30 p.m. at Kaumakapili March 22-"Navigation," by Chad Babayan, 7 Parker Elementary School cafetorium, 45-259 Church. p.m. Wednesday, in the Maui Community College Waikalua Rd., Kane'ohe. March 23-"Hawaiian History as seen through student lounge. O'ahu Civic Council Charts Course For 1989 With a call to work together in the philosophy of torian Eleanor Williamson, chaplain Louise Kong, education and welfare); Betty Jenkins "pulama," the officers and directors of the Oahu and sergeant-at-arms Susan Pine. (public relations, membership); Linda Delaney district council of the Association of Hawaiian Council members heard a presentation on the (constitution and bylaws); Agnes Cope (na mea Civic Clubs, held their first quarterly general coun- 1990 U.S. Census, made by guest speaker Rhoda Hawai'i), and Charles Rose (AHCC annual con- cil meeting to plan activities for 1989. New Oahu Kaluai, lo cal community outreach specialist for the vention). Rose, who is the 1989 convention coordi- district council president Dexter Soares chaired U.S. Census Bureau (see related story this issue). nator, said that the convention committee, chaired the January 14 morning meeting at the Kekuanaoa Kaluai outlined her plans to meet wit h groups and by Walter Rodenhurst, will present its recommen- conference room at the Kamehameha Schools. organizations throughout the state, and offered to dation for this year's convention to the AHCC Representatives of most of Oahu's 21 Hawaiian bring her presentation to civic clubs to help them board at its February 11 meeting. civic clubs were in attendance. info rm their members. She plans information In other business, the Oahu district council Soares announced the fo rmation of a new ku· workshops once sample forms of the mail-in cen- agreed to : puna advisory council to the Oahu distric t council. sus are available. Last month, the U.S. Census • host a May testimonial dinner in honor of Its five members who between them represent Bureau announced it will revert to the 1980 census Hawaii's U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The fund- 200 years of sUp)Xlrt and involvement in the civil checkoff system, which will allow Asian and Pacific raiser event is sponsored by the Association of cl ub movement , will be advisors to Soares and the islanders to check off a box representing their Hawaiian Civic Clubs. council leaders on matters of protocol, association specific ethnicity, such as Hawaiian. The Census • participate in the "Peanut Butter Festival and history and spiritual gujdance. Bureau had planned to lump these groups to- Super Jam" fundraiser for the institute of Human Kupuna advisory council members are: Agnes gether and have people write in their ethnicity. Services (IHS) on Sunday, March 19 at Aloha Cope (Wai'anae Hawaiian Civic Club), Dr. George Returning to civic club business, Soares an- Tower. Clubs are asked to run food and beverage, Mills (Ko'olauloa HCC), Elaine Mullaney (Queen nounced the ap)Xlintment of nine individuals to and crafts booths and to share a part of their pro- Emma HCC), George Richardson (Queen Emma head the following special projects and observ- ceeds with the organizers. Kenny Haina (Princess HCC), and Emily Thomas (Waikiki HCC). ances: association resource directory (Kauila Ka'iulani HCC) was ap)Xlinted district councillia- Officers of the O'ahu district council, including Clark); calendar of club events (Maxine Hee); ison with festival organizer Anita T emplar. Soares, are: immediate past president Lila Medei- Hawaiian games workshops (Elaine Mullaney); T emplar is spearheading the event to benefit the ros; first vice president Kauila Clark; second vice Ho'ike'ike, the annual council fundraiser May 7 at homeless on behalf of the Rev. Claude DuT eil, president Kenny Haina; treasurer Ethelreda Kaha- Bishop Museum Family Sunday (Sherry Evans); director of IHS; lewai; association directors Peter Ching, Betty Kamehameha Day (Roy Benham); Aloha Week • and recognized with commemorative plaques Jenkins, Linda Delaney; council directors Agnes (Benham); Prince Kuhi'o Day (Dennis Sai); Ali'i the 25 anniversaries of the Queen Emma HCC and Cope, Harriet Paishon, Gladys Rodenhurst, and Sunday (Lila Medeiros); and sports (Flossy Cama- the Prince Kuhio HCC, and the 55th anniversary Dennis Sai. cho). of the Waialua HCC. The council also includes corresponding secre- Also appointed to head standing committees The 1989 schedule of Oahu district council tary Yvonne Ryan, recording secretary Candice were: Peter Ching (budget and fiance); Paige Bar- board meetings is: April 3, July lOand October 16. Hurley, parliamentarian Hardy Hutchinson, his- ber (government relations); Dawn Farm-Ramsey General council meetings are scheduled April 8, July 15 and October 21. State of the State, continued from page 4 revenues to preserve and manage our natural area amount of the rebate is left to your discretion. Let A family of four earning an adjusted gross in- reserves and sustain our unique native flora and me caution, however, against the temptation to es- come of $26,000 a year, renting a home and item· fauna. tablish an exact amount until you have had the op- izing deductions would have paid $1,102 in state In my meetings with Hawaii's major private land- portunity to weigh all the competing demands of taxes before your tax reduction of 1987, $772 after owners, I stress not only the need to improve our our people. your action of '87, and only $480 if you enact this economy but also to enhance our environment. We also need to heed the wise advice of our proposal. .. Today I'm very pleased to announce that Castle & senate minority leader to use "common sense" Cooke has, at my request, agreed to grant a con- remembering that there may be a harder tomor· To the Citizens of Hawai'i servation easement to the Nature Conservancy to row. Furthermore, if our tax system is generating Now as we begin the 15th legislature, I'd like to establish a new 462·acre dryland forest preserve in more than we need to do the public's work, we speak to the people of this state on behalf of the the Kanepu'u area on Lana'i. should fix the system. elected officials who serve you. This dryland forest preserve will protect at least It is upon that principle that I propose the We ask you : . 48 species of native Hawaiian plants, including the second tax reduction in three years. I urge your What does make your life worthwhile? What is endangered Lana'i sandalwood and gardenia. consideration of a tax reduction package in- it , specifically for you, that makes the day fulfilling? Imagine, eight of the world's 19 wild specimens of cluding: We can tell you one thing for sure. What makes this gardenia are found in Kanepu'u. • A new credit for excise paid on medical your life worthwhile is you. Lastly, we need to preserve our unique and irre- services, up to $200 per return and double that We ask you to take what's important to you- placeable natural areas and beaches for future for senior citizens. By this ciction we can reduce your family, your work, your church or club or generations to enjoy. To help do this, we will be taxes and ultimately the cost of medical care. school and by all means your government -and submitting for your consideration new land bank- • Higher standard deductions and lower in- give it that something extra. Make a personal in- ing legislation and a request for a $40 million appro- come taxes for all taxpayers. vestment for what you believe in .. . priation over the course of the biennium. • Additional increases in the dependent care Because when you make your life better, you credit- adult or child care. By this action we re- make our community better and our state greater. Taxation duce taxes and increase the independence of Strengthen one and we strengthen all. Commu- Hawai'i has prospered since I first appeared be- the family unit. nity, you see, is a collective enterprise. fore you. During times such as these, our constitu- • Raising the eligibility level for the renter's These things make us whole, makes us one. tion requires that we pay a rebate to our taxpayers credit, which will give relief to people moving up One magnificient land and one unconquerable and they are certainly entitled to one. The exact the income ladder. people. 'Ao'ao Umikumaono (Page 16) Pepeiuali (February) 1989

.. Book Review

Excavations at John Young's Homestead, Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Kawaihae, Hawai'i; Archeology at Pu'ukohola Rosendahl and Carter's report summarizes the Hawaiian Sculpture Heiau National Historic Site results of fieldwork conducted in the summer of Revised Edition By Paul H. Rosendahl and Laura A. Carter, 1978. Eight major structural features were found By J. Halley Cox and William H. Davenport National Park Service Western Archeological during a survey of the property. Over 1,000 arti- University of Hawai'i Press and Conservation Center, Publications in facts were recovered from the excavations; and a 213 pages, ouer 164 illustrations Anthropology No. 47, 1988 burial crypt was discovered in the floor of one of the house sites. A small but complete niho palaoa F or many years there was only one book (whale tooth pendant) was found in the house floor entirely devoted to the study of Hawaiian Arriving in 1790, John Young was one of the first along with the other house midden materials. One sculpture. Today there is still just one book foreigners to take up residence in Hawai'i after the wonders how an artifact of such value came to be devoted to the ancient carved arts of Hawai'i; how- arrival of Captain Cook. Young became a trusted lost in the dirt floor of the houses. ever it has just been updated. Since the first print- advisor to King Kamehameha, often acted as This excavation is important because it provides ing of Hawaiian Sculpture in 1973 there has been translator and informant to the fo reigners who details of daily life at John Young's homestead not no other resource. When the first edition went out came to Hawai'i, and was a participant in major his- included in the surviving written records of the per- of print, a void was left. torical events of the day. He was Governor of the iod. It is important because it provides a detailed Thankfully the University Press decided to island of Hawai'i for ten years. In 1798, he started record of daily life in general from the period. It is reprint and update the original text. For the most building a Western-style house on his land in important because it provides the only archae- part the text, format, and black and white pictures Kawaihae. It was constructed of basalt, with mud ological study of a ruin from the early historic per- remain the same. The major changes are in the mortar, plastered walls, and a grass roof. It is iod in Hawaii, and it is important because hardl y cover (i t is now soft bound instead of the original thought to be the first such house ever built in anything has ever been published related to the hard back), and in the later part of the text and Hawai'i. He also built a cook house, a house fo r the archaeology of that period of Hawaiian history. index of ki'i (i mages). children, and a store house. Today, the ruins of The original edition had catalogued 147 pieces. John Young's homestead in Kawaihae are a part of Earl Neller This edition includes the original number and has incorporated 17 additional pieces that were pre- viously not catalogued. Individuals who may Guidebook Features "Hawaii's Parklands" expect a totally revised book may be somewhat Hawai'i Parklands is more than a pretty-pic- Helena, Montana, collaborated to prepare and disappointed-it initially looks like the old edition tures guide book. It is a companion to various publish this book. Future collaborative books in reprinted with a different cover. It is however, still parts of Hawai'i which are national, state, county, the Hawai'i Geographic Series will deal with the only source that one can look to for an in-depth and private parks and sites. A helpful index in the beaches, history, Hawaii's people, wildlife re- resource in studying Hawaiian carved art. For this back outlines basic information about parks on all fuges , and other Pacific Islands. Hawai'i Geogra- purpose it is a integral part of any Hawaiian library. islands. phic Society was organized in 1947 and is a private, Hopefully the future will produce a book that fulfill s Organized thematically, the book covers parks non-profit, educational Hawai'i corporation. It is the entire scope of Hawaiian sculpture- the tech- relating to: volcanoes (Diamond Head, Hawai'i not affiliated with National Geographic Society. nical, esthetic, and cultural. Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks, for Keoni Nunes example); parks that deal specifically with natural Fax 2 Da Max Fun, history, flora, fauna; parks that speak of Hawai'i kahiko (Honaunau, Pu'u Kohola, Lapakahi, Informative Book A Fun Book For Kids Mo'okini Heiau, Kaneaki Heiau, Waimea Falls What's the least expensive "fax machine" on the Park); and historic parks (Thomas Square is market today? The hilarious and informative addi- Whose Slippers Are Thdse? is a delightful Hawaii's oldest park since 1843; 'Iolani Palace, tion to the To Da Max series. Fax 2 Da Max won't book that teaches children two to five years old Mauna 'Ala Royal Mausoleum); and beach and provide instantaneous communications across about colors, sizes, and opposites by comparing shore parks. It features 98 color photographs in a town or the ocean, but it does contain over 100 and contrasting something all children in Hawai'i 112-page book. pages of little-known but valuable information that are familiar with: slippers. Every child will Hawai'i Parklands was carefully researched kamaainas and newcomers alike shouldn't be with- recognize the "red slippers, blue slippers/ old and co-written/co-edited by Willis H. Moore, edi- out. slippers, new slippers" and the dozens of others tor and manager for Hawai'i Geographic Society In addition to 90 lists, which include "where the pictured. Publications. Moore was education coordinator worst air is," "10 icky truths about the cockroach," Author/ illustrator Marilyn Kahalewai, a for Bishop Museum, 1%6-1976, and is currently a "local products you have to wonder about," "most Kaneohe resident, originally wrote and illustrated faculty member of Chaminade University, lecturer fattening plate lunches," and "41 Olympians living the book for use by her own grandchildren. The for Hawai'i Loa College and UH-Manoa in areas of in Hawai'i, there are over three dozen "fax," such hard cover and large type make the book history, culture, and geography of Hawai'i and the as this one: Hawai'i is moving closer to the main- especially suitable for young children. They , and Pacific Islands. land at the rate of two inches a year. All this plus the adults who read to them, will also enjoy the Hawai'i Parklands is available from Hawai'i over 100 clever line drawings and offbeat photo- rhymes and the appealing rhythm of the text. Geographic Society Publications, 538-3952, or graphs. Whose Slippers Are Those? is available at your local bookseller. Fax 2 Da Max is available at local book outlets. local book outlets. Published by Bess Press. Hawai'i Geographic Society and Falcon Press of Published by Bess Press. Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Umikumahiku (Page 17) "Year of Young Reader" Promotes Joy of Reading Stimulating the love of reading among our Honorary co-chairpersons are Lynne Waihee based on books . . . encourage them to read the youngsters is the theme of a statewide campaign in and Frank Delima. original work. " 1989, "Year of the Young Reader. " Proclaimed by The Hawai'i State Public Library System has • "Review your children's schedule . .. is there Governor John Waihee, in conjunction with a published a short free brochure to help parents fr ee time? Do they spend every free moment national campaign, it calls upon community nurture an appreciation for reading in their chil- watching television? Consider limiting television to organizations, school and public libraries, and dren. Called the "Parents' Magic Formula," it a certain amount of time per week, or have your families to join in encouraging reading to and describes how "Atmosphere + Opportunity + children "buy" tv time by reading, for example one among young children. Environment = Reader." A short read- book read might entitle a child to watch one hour The theme of the local campaign is "Books Can ing list is provided for different age gr.oups. of television." Take You Anywhere," and its goals are to: pro- Some suggestions from the brochure: • "Are there so many members in your house- mote the joy of reading in children from preschool • "The most important t hing parents can do to hold that's rarely quiet long enough for children to to grade 6; help parents nurture an appreciation ensure that youngsters become readers is to let read? Make your library visits long enough for kids for reading; and to raise community awareness their kids see them reading." to spend time reading as well as selecting hooks." and encourage community participation in acti- • "Read newspapers and magazines regularly • "Have at least one comfortable chair with a vities promoting reading. and discuss articles with your children." nearby reading light ... or good reading lights in Major activities planned this year include: • "Borrow or buy do-it-yourself books before their bedrooms." • a reading fair at the April 2 Bishop Museum starting a project." Parents can also make sure their school-age Family Sunday • "The best way for parents to begin providing child has a library card, and can encourage their • An "adopt-a-school" library campaign to invite children with books and reading time is by reading child's natural curiosity by helping the child find small businesses to make $100 donations to ele- aloud to the youngsters." books which can provide answers. This can lead to mentary school libraries fo r purchase of books; • ' It is wise to have a regular time for reading regular ti me for the family to talk about different • individual school and public library reading aloud. Bedtime is traditional but any hour will do." things and give the child a chance to learn to ex- programs • Take your children to the library ... to new press his or her feelings. • community-sponsored activities to encourage and used bookstores . . . to movies and plays reading. Folk Remedies Kupu: He Mau Mo'olelo No Ke Au Hou There is now a Hawaiian alternative to Jack and stories has been translated into Hawaiian by Aunty From Hawai'i the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty and other tradi- Sarah Nakoa, so every story appears in both Folk Remedies From Hawai'i by Ann Kondo tional children's stories. The alternative is Kupu: Hawaiian and English. And Kupu sports lively Corum is a new collection of local folk remedies for He Mau Mo'olelo No Ke Au Hou (Stories for A illustrations by noted Hawaiian artist 'Imaikalani ailments, collected fro m the ethnic groups in New Era), a Hawaiian storybook recently pub- Kalahele. Hawai'i. Humorous cartoons by the author illus- lisheg by Ho'olako (Year of the Hawaiian). Kupu was conceived and written by a project trate popular treatments, while the glossary offers Two and a balf years in the making, Kupu fea- team consisting of Kalama Akamine, Puanani Fer- useful information about the uses of plants and tures nine original children's stories written by and nandez-Akamine, Leina'ala Kaina and Ke'ala Kwan other substances in home remedies. about Hawaiians. In the genre of Aesop's fables, and Sarah Nakoa. Advisors included LeRoy Aka- Corum one of Ha ai'i's most popular authors, each story stresses a moral lesson and focuses on a mine, Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, Marsha Heu Bolson and says 'This book is an offspring of Folk Wisdom Hawaiian cultural concept such as laulima (coop- Puanani Woo. from Hawai'i (published by Bess Press in 1985). eration, 'ohana (family), kokua (helping) or aloha Kupu is now available through Ho'olako. As I collected bits of wisdom for that book I no- 'aina (love of the land). Although Kupu will retail for $12.50, you can order iced that many fell into the category of folk reme- Characters like lazy Limahana, the pua'a who Kupu through Ho'olako for just $10.00 (plus post- dies. Talking to local folk, I realized that there was refused to help his family work, and Ka'imi, the little age), a 20 percent savings! a wealth of information in this area." boy who wanted all the wisdom in the world, help to To order your copy of Kupu, please send your Corum drew much of her source material to say- bring alive these Hawaiian cultural concepts and check or money order to Ho'olako, 1600 Kapi'olani ings she collected from the elderly in the commu- values in a way that contemporary children can Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96814, Atten- nity. She interviewed old fol ks from the Lanakila relate to and that everyone in Hawai'i can enjoy. tion: Tiona Wailehua. Senior Center who have a herbal class that meets As an added feature, each of these charming on Wednesday mornings. "I see myself not as an 'authority' on folk medicine, but rather as an inter- preter. Taking existing folk remedies from local culture, I present it through my eyes, often with hu- mor." . Folk Remedies From Hawai'i is available at book outlets throughout Hawai'i. Published by Bess Press. Hawaiian Writers Sought For Spring "Aloha Aina" Issue Native Hawaiian writers are invited to submit poetry, songs, chants, fiction , plays or essays to the Hawai'i Review, a literary journal published by the University of Hawai'i. "Aloha 'Aina" is the title of the issue, which will be published in late spring 1989. The editorial board encourages writers of Hawaiian ancestry to submit their work for consid- Kupu working committee members, from left to right: Leina'ala Kaina, Kalama Akamine, Pua- eration. nani Fernandez-Akamine, 'Imaikalani Kalahele, Sarah Nakoa, and Ke'ala Kwan. If you or someone Y9U know is interested, please send a copy of your work (keep a copy for your- self) and a stamped return envelope to: Hawai'i Review, c/ o Department of English, Kupu: He Mau Mo'olelo No Ke Au Hou 1733 Donagho Road , University of Hawai'i, Hono- Order Now and Receive 20% off the retail price! lulu, HI 96822 . Deadline for submissions is By ordering Kupu through Ho'olako, you are entitled to a 20% discount off the regular retail price of $12.50. February 28, 1989. The editorial board of Hawai'i Review consists Name: ______Telephone: ______of: DeUzell Chenoweth, editor-in-chief; Puanani Address: ______Fernandez-Akamine , managing editor; Terri Goto, poetry editor; David Stroup, fiction editor; Please send me copies of Kupu, at $10.00 each (discounted price), plus $2.40 postage and handling and Russell Medeiros, non-fiction editor. per book. Enclosed is my check or money order for _ _ _ A special review board has been appointed for this issue, which includes: Haunani-Kay Trask, Lili- Send your coupon order and check to: Ho'olako, c/o 1600 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96814. kala Kame'eleihiwa, PhD, and Larry Kauanoe Tel. (808) 946-2642. Attention: Tiona Wailehua. Kimura. 'Ao'ao Umikumawalu (Page 18) Pepeluali (February) 1989

KS/BE Names :::;:::::::::::;:::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::;:;:;:::;:::::::;:;::::::::::::::::::::...... New PR Staff "Ai Pono, E Ola By Terry Shintani, M.D.

Cholesterol and the Healthy Heart Do you know your cho- If your cholesterol level is from 200 to 240 you lesterol level? If you are 20 are at moderate risk. If you have two or more risk years old or over, you factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or should, according to the family history of heart disease or if you have a per- National Heart Lung and sonal history of heart disease, you should also Blood Institute (NHLBI). In have the HDL and LDL tested. recognition of the impor- If your cholesterol is over 200 with or without tance of these recom- risk factors, dietary changes are recommended to mendations, Governor reduce your cholesterol to below 200. John Waihee and Mayor If your cholesterol is below 200, you are in a low Frank Fasi have declared risk category. The NHLBI suggests that a repeat February to be "Hawai'i cholesterol test in five years is prudent. Some ex- Heart" Month. perts feel that a level closer to 150 is prudent. Why is this particularly important for the Hawai- In previous articles, I have talked about how you ian people? Let's start with the fact that heart can lower your cholesterol in 30 days. Let me re- disease iS ithe leading killer of all Americans. Nearly iterate some of these suggestions: 40 percent of all deaths in America are due to heart 1. Decrease high cholesterol foods: This attack. the actual numbers are well over 400,000 means decreasing all foods that come fro m flesh in- Marsha Bolson per year, the equivalent of more than four jumbo cluding meats, poultry, dairy, and eggs. Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Estate has an- jets crashing every single day. As for pure Hawai- 2. Decrease saturated fat: Again, this means nouned two appointments to the staff of its public ians, their rates of death from heart disease area a decreasing meatsy _tultry, and whole dairy foods. affairs department, who will report to public affairs frightening 227 percent higher than an already 3. Decrease total fat: Decreasing fried foods, director Neil Hannahs. unacceptably high rate of death for the general oils, oily salad dressings, cream-based soups, mar- Marsha Heu Bolson has been promoted to asso- population when rates per 100,000 population are garine, and high-fat pastries. ciate director of public affairs. Bolson has been compared. 4. Increase dietary fiber: Dietary fiber is found promoted to associate director of public affairs. Cholesterol, as discussed by kauka Kekuni in abundance in grains, fruits and vegetables such Bolson, a KS 1970 graduate, was previously com- Blaisdell in previous articles, is a waxy substance as kalo(taro}, 'ulu (breadfruit), 'uala (sweet pota- munications and community relations maoager. In that is deposited on artery walls and can eventually toes), grains (oat bran is particularly good), and her new position, Bolson will continue to direct the shut off blood flow to parts of the heart, resulting in vegetables. communications and community relations pro- heart attack. There has been a direct relationship 5. Increase starch: Decreasing calories from grams and staff; assume additional administrative found between cholesterol level and heart attack. fat means that you need to increase them from duties; coordinate budget preparation and For every one percent you can your cho- some other source. Starch is the best alternative management; and assist in the ongoing develop- lesterol level, you can decrease your risk of heart source. ment and administration of the Public Affairs stra- attack by two percent. This is why it is so impor- 6. Increase exercise: It has been found that in- tegic plan. tant to look at your cholesterol level. creasing exercise not only lowers cholesterol but NHLBI guidelines: also increases the HDL (good cholesterol) and de- 1. Everyone 20 years or older should be tested creases the LDL (bad cholesterol). for cholesterol. One more point. The ancient Hawaiians' way of 2. The cholesterol levels are categorized as fol- eating and living fulfilled all these criteria and they lows: had very little heart disease. This may help guide Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk and motivate you to make some positive 200 200-239 240 or higher once you do know your cholesterol level. If your cholesterol level is 240 or higher, you are at high risk. You should see your physician for fur- Dr. Shintani, physician and nutritionist, is the ther testing to check the breakdown between Director of Preuentiue Health Seruices at the HDL ("good cholesterol") and LDL ("bad choles- Wai'anae Coast Comprehensiue Health Center. A terol") and consultation on how to lower your cho- majority of their patients are Natiue Hawaiian. lesterol levels.

The Oahu District Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs has announced its "Ali'i Sunday" Schedule for 1989. The ali'i (royalty) of Hawai'i are honored by civic club members in special services at Kawai- aha'o Church on the Sunday nearest their birthday.

Elisa Yadao

Elisa Yadao, formerly a television reporter for 10 years with KGMB-TV, was appointed to a newly- created position of media relations manager. Name of Ali'i Day of Birth AIi'i Sunday Yadao will serve as liaison between the media and Celebration Date the institution. Some of her early assignments will King William Charles Lunalilo January 31 January 29, 1989 be to institute procedures for monitoring and Queen Elizabeth Ka'ahumanu March 17 March 12, 1989 recording local news broadcasts; creaing a library Prince Jonah Kuhi'o March 26 March 19, 1989 of media coverage; and developing media training Queen Lydia Liliu'okalani September 2 August 28, 1989 programs for trustees and staff. She assumes her Princess Victoria Ka'iulani October 16 October 15, 1989 , duties February 13. King David Kalakaua November 16 November 12, 1989 Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop December 19 December 17, 1989 King Kamehameha V and December 17, 1989 Bishop Museum needs volunteers in several Queen Kapiolani departments, including Botany, Zoology, Library, Kamehameha Ekahi June 11 JURe 11 Visual Collection, Development and Shop Paci- fica. Time commitments vary with the job. If inter- ested, call volunteer coordinator Sheila Cyboron, 848-4180. Pepeluali (February) 1989 OIEl 0 Oof' 'Ao'ao Umikumaiwa (Page 19)

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By Rocky Ka'iouliokahihikolo 'Ehu Jensen ©

Encouraging Native Artists Mahalo to those who braved the storm in order to be with me on my opening of "Born the Night of the Gods . .. " The 500 or so persons who shared in our celebration were treated to kumu hula John Kaha'i Topolinski's chanting the eight canto of the Kumulipo, in its entirety. The crowd was hushed into silence with his very first intonation of that powerful history. Both chant and exhibit have not been unveiled since the iconoclastic reforma- tion of 1819. We honor our ancestors and strengthen our identity by re-introducing the foun- dation of our being. Lynn Martin from the State Foundation Culture and the Arts (SFCA) Folk Arts Program used the word "courageous." I hadn't thought that it took courage as much as for- titude ... in view of the obstacles and negativity that we, as native artists must confront on our path to fu lfillment. When I committed myself to the cause of art over 15 years ago, I promised never to give up. You see, I don't do this for myself alone ... "1 speak for those who cannot speak." It has become a responsibility .. .one that I relish.

COVER PHOTO: " Kunuiakea", by Rocky Jensen, one of eight sculptures repre- senting Hawaiian gods. It is part of his current show, "80rn the Night of the Gods", on exhibit through March 2 at the Rocky Jensen and his current exhibit, "Born the Night of the Gods .. . When Man Came From Honolulu Advertiser Gallery. Afar," on exhibit at the Honolulu Advertiser Gallery through March 2. Photo by Gregory Yamamoto, Honolulu Advertiser. Used by permission of Honolulu Advertiser. Although i oak over a year to design and create ceramicist E. Kalani Flores: my son, Frank Jensen, This year I did not have the opportunity to write "Born the Night of the Gods ... ", I was also in- displaying his mixed media talent; pen and ink im- my "wish list." Looking over last year's list, I've volved at the same time with other projects, equal- pressionist Telford Kahu Cazimero; watercolorist, come to the realization that I can't improve on it. ly ambitious and important. As Hale Naua, we Ralph Lalepa Ah Sam; my daughter, Natalie Unfortunately, the wishes remain the same ... the were given the privilege of doing the Host Interna- Mahina Jensen, displaying her feathe interpreta- powers that be didn't improve their consideration tional restaurant's premier rooms at the new Ha- tions; and our newest member, Jeff Pagay and his of native arts and native artists either. The road is waiian Airlines interisland terminal, and in the main air-brush art. Hale Naua III has gained a steady re- long and at times arduous ...we however, concourse. putation in launching the careers of many young remember one thing . .. that the truth is truth, In March I will permanently display, still under artists. We encourage the youth of Hawai'i, espe- regardless of whether one believes or not! We, as the auspices of Host International, a series of large cially, those young, talented, native artists who are native artists must persist in painting, carving, colored photographs that I've taken on many of essential for the survival of our visual culture. talking, heralding our creations ... we must my spiritual pilgrimages throughout the island Another up-and-coming artist from the Big Island improve, grow, and create those works that will, in chain over the past lO years. is Kawena Young. She just had a successful exhibit the future, be synonomous with our culture and One of our main projects was to create historical at the Queen Emma Gallery with her display of philosophy as we know and live it today. And for art work for the newly built Hale'iwa McDonald's "Manamana." It is important that we all support those who possess 'uhane 'ino ... beware! Mai ka restaurant. It opened January 26 and features the the Hawaiian Arts, spiritually, physically and finan- po mai o'ia'i'o! Before time there e.xisted truth and art of several of our younger Hale Naua members: cially, if possible. in that truth we created the world. "Interpret Hawaii" Starts New Classes Red Cross Offers "Interpret Hawai'i," a statewide visitor industry • A View From the Water-Unique and rele- Discharge Review training program at Kapiolani Community Col- vant information and insights on the coastline of lege, announces its new series of workshops for O'ahu from Honolulu Harbor to Koko Head. Cost: For Veterans visitor industry personnel. Tour guides, escorts, $30. Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28; in I1iahi 204. The Pentagon office of the American Red Cross hotel activity coordinators, docents- anyone who • Interpreting O'ahu's Natural History- in Washington,D.C. provides an invaluable service comes in contact with island visitors will find the Geology, plants and animals of Hawai'i, oral his- to veterans who have received less-than-honor- workshops a li vely, interesting way to learn more tories of Hawaiians regarding the nature of their able discharges from the military service. about their island home, and to make the story of environment. Cost: $30. Dates: April 4, 11 , 18,25; The American Red Cross Discharge Review Hawai'i come alive for visitors. in I1iahi 204. Service Office is assisting veterans o r active duty All classes are held evenings from 7-9 p.m. • Interpretive Techniques: Enhancing personnel with counsel representation before the (unless otherwise noted), at the Diamond Head Your Creativity-Learn how you can turn a Discharge Review Boards and Boards of Correc- campus of Kapiolani Community College, 4303 humdrum tour into a lively, effective experience tion of Military/ Naval Records. Diamond Head Road. To register for any of these with storytelling, "hands-on" involvement, ques- Every individual who leaves military service with courses or for more information, call 734-9211. tioning techniques, role-playing and the use of a less-than-honorable discharge has the right to The workshop schedule is: humor and drama. Cost: $20. Dates: March 15 and apply for review and upgrade of that discharge. • Hawai'i No Ka Oi-40 hour workshop on 16, in Mokihana lO1. Red Cross staff are qualified and experienced in how to tell the Hawai'i story with accuracy, enthu- • Discovering the Archives- How to open personal appearances and record reviews for up- siasm and creativity. Covers natural and cultural the rich resources of the Hawai'i State Archives to grading and changing military discharges or cor- history, interpretation skills and hospitality, plus enhance the way you present historic sites, family recting problems in service records. 1 hIS service is fiel d trips. Cost: $90. Meets Mondays and genealogy or cultural events. If you love old photo- provided free of charge. Wednesdays, in Iliahi lO6. Session 1: Jan. 30-April graphs and documents, this is an excellent oppor- Any veterans or active duty personnel who are 12. Session 2: April 17-June 28. tunity to learn their uses from an experienced interested in this service should call the Discharge • The Island Way: Discovering the Aloha archivist. Cost: $20. Dates: February 2, in Review Services Office at (202) 695-5740 or write Spirit- New six-hour course explores island Mokihana 101. the American Red Cross Office, The Pentagon, val ues of open friendliness and concern that make • What Do I Say Next?- Practical steps to Washington, D.C. 20310. Hawai'i so special. Examine how the "local style" develop your own unique style of tour. Whether The American Red Cross offers other public of hospitality can be shared with visitors from you narrate tours or design them, this will be a use- service programs, such as acquired immunodefi- around the world. Cost: $20. Four sessions in ful opportunity to further develop your interpre- ciency syndrome (AIDS) information, youth ser- Kokio 205 begin: Feb. 16, March 16, April 13, and tive skills. Cost: $20. Dates: June 22 and 29, in vices, and training in cardiopulmonary resusci- May 11. Mokihana lO1. tation (CPR) and first aid_

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.Taxes audYou :. : . .: .. .. "Spend Today, Taxpayers Will Give Us More Tomorrow"

Lowell L. Kalapa spent on some "worthy" initiatives and causes. payers to be paid by those who will use the facility. Tax Foundation of Hawaii Taxpayers should be deeply concerned that Using cash to pay for such a facility merely spee'ds leading this charge to spend the surplus is the up the construction time as government does not state administration. Included as part of the state have to undertake the lengthy task of going to the With the spotlight back message and outlined in general numbers is the re- bond market to borrow the money. Thus projects on government as the state commendation from the state administration to can be "delivered" sooner than they otherwise legislature reconvened last spend an initial $250 million in environmental and would be if financed with borrowed money. month, the question of educational initiatives during the next fiscal year. So why should there be such a great concern for taxes, tax rebates, and This is to be followed by another $150 million to be taxpayers? It appears that the state administration what to do with that huge spent on education during the fiscal year 1991. is delivering all of these promised public services. surplus is a topic of conver- These initiatives will be in addition to cost of pay The key point to remember is the level of spend- sation. raises of public employees. While those pay raises ing. As proposed, the administration's budget will Although there have have yet to be worked out at the bargaining table, go over the constitutionally mandated cap on gen- been indications that there there is already speculation that the stakes will be eral fund expenditures. Of course, the budget will be a refund of some high as a result of that large surplus. Obviously the would have to be adopted by the legislature, but sort or an adjustment of public employee unions have had their eye on the the very fact that the state administration is calling the tax structure, these issues are peripheral to surplus target. for the ceiling to be exceeded sets a bad prece- what should be a major concern to all taxpayers. While pay raises are certainly a topic for labor dent. At the end of fiscal 1988, the cash balance in the negotiations, it also appears that the public emplo- Under the provision proposed by the 1978 Con- general fund commonly referred to as "the sur- yee unions are looking to add certain fringe bene- stitutional Convention and adopted by the voters, plus" stood at nearly $471 million, growing by near- fits to the pay package which over the long term general fund expenditures are not to grow any fas- ly $132 million during the 12 month period from could add substantially to the cost of operating ter than the growth in the state's economy. The ra- July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. It is projected that government. tionale was that government would be allowed to the surplus will remain at that level when the cur- The state administration is also recommending grow in direct proportion to the growth in the eco- rent fiscal year comes to an end on June 30 this that during fiscal 1990 nearly $262 million in gen- nomy that pays the taxes which keep government year. This belief is based on revenues equaling the eral fund cash be used for capital improvement runmng. amount of expenditures already authorized by the projects which represent public facilities or Of course, the ceiling is not hard and fast and legislature for this year. ings. does provide a mechanism by which the ceiling can It is this looming surplus that has caught the eye This is nearly double the amount of cash that be exceeded. However, the intent was that state of a number of people. Although there are those was called for in the emergency rehabilitation of government should try to live within a reasonable who are calling for the surplus to be rebated to tax- the state's school facilities two years ago. General- budget relative to the state's economy. payers and others who believe it should be ly, capital improvements are financed with money Some might argue that since there is a surplus, ' banked" for a rainy day, some of the "key" play- borrowed through the sale of bonds. This allows a government might as well spend it; besides, these ers in this whole scenario believe that it should be major facility which will serve generations of tax- initiatives sound pretty good. The fallacy in this argument is that once over the spending Iimit,it will be even easier in the future to ignore the constitu- tional mandate. At that point, there is really no use "Sweet and Sassy" A Treat for having a spending ceiling. Others might argue that these initiatives and ca- From Kahumoku Brothers pital expenditures are "one-shot" deals and that this one-time blip on the screen will not mean add- Sweet and Sassy, a new release by Big Island ed costs in the future. Certainly once a building is slack-key virtuosos George and Moses Kahu- constructed, it's built, you can't ignore it, it's there. moku presents a personal history of Hawaiian On the other hand, someone has to sweep the slack-key guitar in musical form. Opening with an floors daily, the electricity bills have to be paid and original work by Moses Kahumoku embodying his sooner or later, it will need a coat of paint or for conception of the Spanish musical legacy, the new that matter a new swimming pool will need a life- release moves through a masterly treatment of guard. Definitely, these are not one-time costs. classics such as "Hilo March/ Maui Chimes" to ori- Some might argue that the surplus should not ginal works of haunting beauty, such as "Decem- continue to sit out there as a target for public em- ber at Mauna Kea," and the Kahumoku Brothers' ployees collective bargaining or for organizations trademark light touch in "Mauna Kea Mosquito." to whittle away at to get government support or for Liner notes by George Kahumoku, Jr. provide a that matter to expand existing public programs. brief history of the slack-key art form as well as a Those who subscribe to this school of thought are, concise explanation of its technical character- intentionally or not, ignoring the taxpayer and the istics. fact that perhaps the burden of taxes should be Through this all-instrumental recording, the "8 lowered on the poor soul. Kahumokus seek to bring slack-key from the back 'Xl Perhaps the greatest insult to the taxpayer came porch to the serious consideration of the concert E last month in the state's response to the counties' hall. Known for their unique instrumentation, the request for more state financial assistance. In es- Brothers demonstrate the hyper-speed picking, sence, the counties were told to go raise their own interwoven melodies and originality in both style The Kahumoku Brothers, left George Kahu- funds and not to look for some of the surplus dol- and material that have made them headliners at • lars, as those surplus dollars "belong to the tax- moku, right Moses Kahumoku. the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel where they have per- payers." Little did state officials acknowledge that formed for more than 10 years. . father, George Kahumoku, Sr. This indebtedness they are going whole hog in spending those dollars The Kahumoku Brothers began their recording is lovingly acknowledged in the Sweet and Sassy while throwing crumbs to taxpayers. career in 1978 by producing an album of songs and cut entitled simply "Dad's Slack Key ." Other influ- Finally, if the legislature adopts this plan to ex- chants for renowned Big Island kumu hula Aunty ences include Gabby Pahinui and Raymond Kane, ceed the spending limit, and the economy sours in Edith Kanaka'ole, for which they also provided the but perhaps the most significant step in the Bro- the next few years, will the state be able to reduce instrumentation. This recording, which in 1979 re- thers' musical development was years of evenings or eliminate Rrograms that cannot be funded be- ceived the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano award, spent "jamming" with each other and other friends cause revenues are not sufficient or will the easy was followed in 1985 by "Kai Malino" (peaceful after long days spent working the land as farmers. alternative be to raise taxes? Sea) and in 1986 by "More Than Words Can Say," Both brothers feel that their life-long involve- If it is a matter of having an embarrassing large both of which showcase the Kahumoku's original ment with the 'aina (land) and kai (sea) provides state general fund surplus, then perhaps the only songs. The Kahumokus also produced the recent the profound sense of unity with God, man and na- reasonable alternative is to return some of those 1988 release "Sounds from the Mauna Kea Beach ture which illuminates all their music. Traditional moneys in the form of a reduction of tax rates. Hotel" to commemorate the hotel's 25th anni- values of hard work, 'ohana and reverence for the Exceeding the spending limit as is being proposed versary sea and land tie their music closely to the heritage merely reflects the fact that public officials cannot Raised in Kealia, Kona and in Pauoa Valley, the passed on to them by those who came before and set priorities, as "they would like to have their cake Kahumokus learned slack-key by observing their whose music they admire. and eat it, too." -- Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakahi (Page 21)

(This column is open to all OHA Trustees as a vehicle for them to Trustees' express their mana'o. Opinions expressed are those of the individual Trustees and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Views OHA Board of Trustees.)

OHA's Important Milestones

by Clarence F.T. Ching process of running down. It didn't match the one in construction would have obliterated, but it is de- Trustee, O 'ahu my mind that stood alone on the edge of a soon to manding that the disinterred bones of Hawaiians, be constructed subdivision and surrounded by a at Honokahua, Mokapu, Queen Street and every- well cared-for lawn. where else, be treated with respect and dignity. There are times when, it seems, it may be a bet- OHA is also defending privately-owned Hawaiian Every once in awhile one ter choice to leave the rose-colored past as it has lands from the attack of adverse possession by must slow down and as· been imprinted in the mind than to confront the supporting operations of the Native Hawaiian sess the situation. Around present reality of it all. But I was glad to have made Land Title Project. ,-"" '., ..,,,, Christmas time, because the trip and to have made my connection between OHA sponsored the Kuleana Escheat Bill that the airline specials to and the past and present. puts a stop to the transfer of land grants and kule- from the mainland were so Some say that only when one knows from anas to mostly non-Hawaiian ahupua'a owners by attractive, I decided to do a whence one comes that one can then know where legal process if there are no heirs or takers. Those little reorienting myself. I to go. And so it may be. lands now go to OHA to benefit Hawaiians. And chose to do it in Texas. There are those OHA beneficiaries who know OHA lobbied hard for the Hawaiian Right to Sue I had been invited to too little of the details of OHA's recent past. It was Law which will maintain the integrity of the Hawai- spend some time around surprising, as the Trustees went throughout the ian Homes Trust and OHA Ceded Lands Trust. '- <. the holidays with one of my state in October of last year explaining details of OHA has also supported programs for alcohol very dear friends. But three weeks before my trip the single beneficiary class definition, that some of and drug abuse prevention, has assisted the home- was to begin my friend had to make some drastic our beneficiaries asked "What has OHA done for less and has begun a self-help housing project to scheduling changes which precluded my stay Hawaiians?" help Hawaiians build their own homes. there. Since I had a no·refund, no-change round This may be as good a time as any to note some On the federal level, OHA supported the School trip ticket, I decided to make the best of it. So with of the important milestones that OHA has accom- Improvement Act of 1987 and the Native Hawaiian "Kalena Kai," one of my favorite tunes humming in plished. Health Care Act of 1988 which will bring multimil- my head, off I went. Many beneficiaries don't know that it was OHA lion-dollar programs to help solve Hawaiian edu- I had last seen San Antonio on December 17, that made the initial grant to the Federal-State cation and health concerns. 1958, as I entered college after being there for two Task Force on the Hawaiian Homes Commission These accomplishments are the tip of the ice- years in the Air Force. Act resulting in the return to the trust of many mis- berg of OHA's activities. But they have brought us For 30 years I had wondered about the segment appropriated lands. to where we are at the present. Optimism is the of my life that I had spent there. Had the place OHA also provided the initial idea and money outlook for the future. changed drastically? What happened to myoid for Ho'olako- The Year of the Hawaiian. Ho'olo- A couple of present activities that will have im- buddies? kahi, the January 1988 event that brought Hawai- portant impacts on our Hawaiian future are the on- In retrospect, return to past places may not al- ians together in unity, also had its beginnings at going discussions between OHA and the Gover- ways work out as it seems it should. Things OHA. nor for moneys owed to OHA by the state through never remain the same. OHA has sponsored conferences for 'opio, ku- the ceded lands trust and a new federal repar- I drove out to look at the barracks I had called puna, on la'au lapa'au and is providing training and ations bill for the lands stolen when our Queen lost "home" for those two years. What a surprise! It support for the DOE's Kupuna Program. OHA is her throne in 1893, that are now held by the U.S. and the other buildings around it were nowhere to providing training for potential Hawaiian business Government. be seen. My home was now a part of an expanded men and women in the Entrepreneurship Training As we assess the Hawaiian past and look at the parade ground. Program, and is the administrator for the new-$3 Hawaiian present, we need to realize that we have I went to look at a chapel, a snort way from the million Native Hawaiian Revo lving Loan Fund that many important options for the Hawaiian future. base, that I had spent some of my spare time con- will provide loans for Hawaiian entrepreneurs to We need to prepare ourselves for the many exci- structing. I found it, but it didn't match the one that start, expand or improve their businesses. ting things that will be happening to us. We need to was part of my mental image. The one I saw had no Not only is OHA involved with protecting Ha- be ready for the positive changes that are heading grass and was on the edge of a subdivision, in the waiian historical sites such as Luluku, which H-3 our way.

The Rape of the Koha/a Coastline

by Moanikeala Akaka, and care about this is land. Now comes this possi- As the song written by Leo Anderson Akana Trustee, Island of Hawai'i ble sale of the precious Kohala coastline to yet and sung by the Peter Moon Band goes: another Japanese developer. "Stand up all you people, It has been brought to Cooke of Castle & Cooke was the headmaster at stand up for your children, my attention that 19,000 Royal School in the 1800's which is where the don't wait until it's gone before you acres of land in North Ko- chief's children were educated near 'Iolani Palace. STAND UP!" hala (from the end of the My ancestors attended that school and the Malama pono, ua mau ke ea 0 ka 'aina i ka pono road at Pololu Lookout to Cookes were the Trustees of one ancestor's estate Mahukona) were sold by in Kohala. This is how the missionary Cookes got Kohala Corp. (Castle & most of their rai na, through the children they were Floral Watercolors Cooke) to Japanese inves- educating. This land exchanged hands four times Show At Bishop Museum tor-owned Chalon Corp. from Castle & Cooke, who sold it to international president Sitoichi Koman. financier Murdock, who in turn sold it to a Texas The detailed and colorful botanical illustrations These foreign investors re- corporation, which a day later, sold it to Chalon of Kaua'i artist Geraldine King Tam are the focal portedly have plans for Corp. at a $7 million profit. It is sacreligiou's how point of a new exhibition at Bishop Museum condos, resort complexes, hunting lodges, two this 'aina of our ancestors with its many, many his- through February 22. Titled "Hawaiian Flora: boat harbors, two beaches, shopping centers, and toric site complexes is just passed around as a Watercolors by Geraldine King Tam," the exhi- high rises as time goes on. commodity sold to the highest bidder. bition is on display in the Kahili Room. It features In the recent past, some developers have been The recent election shows the people of Hawai'i 33 of Tam's watercolors of Hawaiian flora, includ- disturbed because public concern has been raised island will not sit back as our home gets turned into ing such familiar island plants as kukui, plumeria, about proposed development. Let these buyers a playground for the rich while we are intended to rose apple and 'ilima, and lesser known plants such beware! Beware that the Big Island community is be the servant class at minimum wage. The carrot as the 'akoko, beach naupaka, pukiawe and kolo- concerned about what happens to our precious stick of jobs for our people is now shibai as the un- mona. Kohala coastline. This region is one of the few re- employment rate is low-and there is much talk of A native of Toronto, Canada, Tam has been a maining untapped, unblemished areas we have. importing workers while we cannot adequately full-time resident of Kaua'i since 1980. She has Why should we turn it over to foreign investors? house those of us living here now. worked as a print maker , ceramic artist, and jewel- How much of our aina must be sold to foreign in- It is also ironic that the West Hawai'i Plan that ry and textile but her chief interest is vestors before we wake up to the fact that we are Harold Matsumoto and the state planning depart- botanical illustration. She spent more than 25 sum- allowing them to control the destiny of these ment are completing for the Kona-Kohala coast- mers painting the native wildflowers of isolated Hawaiian islands. The loss of the Hapuna initia- line shows that the Pololu Lookout to Mahukona Monhegan Island, on the coast of Maine, and since ti ve to the Japanese Seibu Corp., one of the largest area is not designated for proposed resort moving to Kaua'i has devoted all her time to paint- in the world, has been disturbing to those who love development as the new owners desire. ing Hawaiian fl owers and plants.

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HeMau Some Health Questions NInau Ola by Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D.

Poi For Allergy in Ancient Hawai'i: Mokuna 'Ekahi Ninau: E ke kauka, please explain how did the ancient Hawaiians cure al- lergy with poi? Allergens Ti ssue Sites Disorders Treatment Pane: "Ancient Hawai- ians" usually refers to our kupuna kahiko prior to Foods: Po llens Na'au (gut) Gut allergy Avo id allergen s mi 1 k Molds 'lli (skin) Hives Anti-histamine January 1778 when Capt. Chocolate Dander Dermatitis An ti-release drug James Cook and com- Egg Dusts Ihu (nos e) Hay fev er Hypo sensitization pany, the first foreigners, Cereal Bee sting Ak emama (lung) Asthma Immune suppressant arrived here by accident. Citrus Plants: Nuts Poison ivy The term "allergy" how- Berries 'Awa ever, was not coined in the West until 1906, by Cle- Fish Infection mens von Pirquet of Kelemania (Germany), 128 Pork Drugs years later. Pre-haole kanaka maoli may have had an equivalent term or similar concept, but we do not yet have evidence for this. No laila, to pane your nTnau we need to mao po- po (understand): (1) what "allergy" means; (2) in Table 1. Allergens, Tissue Sites, Disorders and Treatment in Type I Anaphylactic Allergy. what forms it may have occurred in pre-Western (asthma). Hawai'i; and (3) what information there may be on the person's antibodies react with the antigen, I keia wa, the varieties of mechanisms of allergic the use of poi for allergy in those early times and usually to prevent mea 'ino (harm), such as infec- diseases are klikapaila (numerous). No laila, they since. tion, like measles. This is the classic basis for im- are usually mahele 'ia (divided) into fo ur main Von Pirquet used "allergy" to mean "altered re- munity. types. Aka, only the common Type I anaphylactic action" or hypersensitivity in a person upon ex- In allergy, the antigen is called an allergen. Upon form is shown here in Table 1 and in Figure l. posure to a foreign substance, such as a germ or initial exposure, antibodies are formed against the Common allergens, kino tissues affected, mau chemical called an antigen. An antigen is so-called specific allergen like pollen. Upon re-exposure to ma'i (illnesses) and usual forms fo treatment are because it stimulates the person's kino (body) to the allergen, aka, the allergen-antibody reaction is listed. make specific chemicals called antibodies to the 'ino (harmful) to the person. The resulting disease Did any of these ma'i occur in Hawai'j kahiko? specific antigen. Upon re-exposure to the antigen, is therefore called a form of allergy, like hanD Certainly not those related to strawberries, waiu pipi (cow's milk), cereals, peanuts, kokoleka (chocolate), poison ivy, bees, mites and modern drugs-all of which were introduced after first PRESUMED MECHANISM OF ATOPIC ALLERGIC REACT.IONS haole contact. Aka, one may reason that since ma'i kihe (hay fever, allergic rhinitis), han6laina (hives, urticaria). and pu'upu'u mane'o (dermatitis) are known to oc- cur in Hawai'i piha (pure Hawaiians) today, and since heredity plays a role in allergy, it is possible that these disorders did occur in Hawai'i kahiko, IgE although not in response to those allergens that had not yet been introduced to our native islands. Allergen Body What allergens could have been active i ka wa ! kahiko? (First Exposure) One probability is awa. Capt. Cook's journals of 1779 describe a scaling dermatitis in 'awa-drinking ali'i that cleared when 'awa use stopped. Modern Mast Cell studies have shown that such a reaction to 'awa consumption occurs in only a small percentage of persons, disappears when 'awa is discontinued and recurs with re-exposure.-If one presumes that these pre-haole kanaka maoli also ate poi, then poi IgE apparently did not prevent this presumed allergic , dermatitis, although poi may have lessened the Allergen * ) BodY-7:* severity of the pu'upu'u mane'o. * Another factor has also been hinted at above. (Subsequent I Mast Cell IgE Allergies, such as ma'i kihe, hanG and pu'upu'u Exposure) mane'o, occur in only some persons and families , not all. Arthur Coca in 1923 called this "atopy," H H meaning out of the way. And since the 1966 disco- H very by the Ishizakas, we have learned that atopic allergy is mediated by a distinctive class of blood Akemama antibodies called "lgE," for immunoglobulin E. III i Fig. 1 shows how an allergen, like 'awa or a parti- cular fish substance, could stimulate the body to Kihe Hano make a specific IgE antibody which would become (Hay fever) Mane'o (Asthma) attached to mast cells (tissue cells that contain (Dermatitis) histamine), in certain kino tissues. Ma hope (subse- qt1ently), re-exposure to such an allergen would then lead to union of the allergen to IgE. This would trigger ku'u (release) from the mast cells of strong kino chemicals, like histamine, which, in the 'iii (skin) would cause mane'o (itching), in the ihu (nose) would cause kihe (sneezing), and in the ake- mama (lung) bronchioles would cause hano. How poi might affect such mechanisms and thus Figure 1. Initial exposure of allergen to the body stimulates production of IgE antibody which be useful for allergy will be considered i keia ma- attaches to the mast cell. Subsequent exposure leads to allergen union with IgE on the mast cell. hina a'e. This causes release of histamine from the mast cell. In the nose, hay fever results; in the skin, 'Oiai, e ho'omau e ha'awi mai nei i he mau nTnau dermatitis results; in the lungs, asthma results. ola, ke 'olu'olu. • Pepeluali (February) 1989 'Ao'ao Iwakaluakumakolu (Page 23)

i",.at• (" l! By Larry Kamakawiwo'ole Wakinekona Federal Liaison Officer . . :- : ::: . Federal Laws Affecting Native Hawaiians, Part 2 This is the second in a series of articles which will vices or activities not ordinarily provided by the Authorizations: $750,000 each year for fiscal list the public laws of the 100th Congress that fea- school in order to develop those capabilities. years 1988-1993. ture specific Native Hawaiian provisions. Other Authorizations: (in millions) - Fiscal year (FY) After the term of the grant or contract with the public laws without Native Hawaiian provisions 1989 $20, FY1990-1993 (such sums as necessary University of Hawai'i has expired, the Secretary of that still affect Hawaii's indigenous people have for each fiscal year). Education shall provide a grant to, or enter into a been featured previously in this column. Sec. 4104. The Secretary of Education shall contract with the public, four-year, fully accredited make grants to or into contracts with Native institution of higher education located in Hawai'i Law No: 100-297 Hawaiian organizations, among others, to carry which has made the greatest contribution to Bill No: H.R. 5 out programs or projects authorized under this Hawaiian students. This contract or grant shall be Approved: April 28, 1988 Act designed to meet the educational needs of provided on an annual basis. Title: Augustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. Staf- gifted and talented students. Authorizations: $1 million each year for fiscal ford Elementary and Secondary School Sec. 5101. Drug-free Schools and Commu- years 1988 through 1993. Improvement Amendments of 1988. nities Act of 1986. This Act provides financial Sec. 4007. Native Hawaiian Special Educa- Native Hawaiian Provisions: assistance to local and intermediate educational tion Program. The Secretary of Education shall Sec. 4101. Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Tal- agencies, community-based organizations, institu- make grants to, and enter into contracts with, the ented Students Education Act of 1988. To pro- tions of higher education, and states to establish State of Hawai'i, or Native Hawaiian organi- vide financial assistance to State and local educa- programs of drug abuse education and prevention. zations, to operate projects to address the special tional agencies, institutions of higher education, Authorizations: (in millions of dollars) FY 1989 education needs of Native Hawaiian students and other public and private agencies and organ- $250, FY 1990-1993 (such sums as necessary for (learning disabled, mentally or physically handi- izations recognized by the Governor of the State each fiscal year). capped, mentally retarded) in need of of Hawai'i as primarily serving and representing Sec. 5134. Programs for Hawaiian Natives. special education services. Native Hawaiians; to initiate a coordinated pro- The Secretary of Education shall make grants to, Authorizations: $1.5 million each year for fis- gram of research, demonstration projects, person- or enter into cooperative agreements or contracts cal years 1988-1993. nel training, and similar activities designed to iden- with, organizations primarily serving and repre- To be continued. tify and meet the special educational needs of senting Native Hawaiians which are recognized by gifted and talented students. Gifted and talented the Governor of Hawai'i to plan, conduct and ad- students are those who excel in areas such as intel- minister programs for the benefit of Native Hawai- lectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or ' ians. in specific academic fields, and who require ser- Authorizations: 0.2 percent for programs for Advertising Rates Native Hawaiians. Just $9.50 per column inch plus .38 tax. (approx. 1 in. long x 1 Y2 in. Wide) . "Ke Kukui 0 Moanalua" Up to 24 words per inch! Title IV-Education for Native Hawaiians. To qualify for this low, low classified rate, we Lecture And Field Trip Sec. 4003. Native Hawaiian Model Curricu- must request that ads not include artwork or lum Implementation Project. This project is to other special layout requirements. implement the Kamehameha Elementary Educa- To place an ad with us, call 943-8599, or use Series To Begin tion Program ("KEEP") into certain public schools. the convenient form below. All ads must be prepaid. Moanalua Gardens Foundation invites the pub- The Secretary of Education shall make direct lic to learn more about Hawaii's special places and grants to the University of Hawai'i for comprehen- sive teacher training; the State Dept. of Education people. The Foundation's 1989 "Ke Kukui 0 r------. for educational support services; the Kamehame- Moanalua" series of lectures and field trips is com- I ha Schools/ Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate for con- prised of eight sessions that begin in February and 2 3 tinued research and development; the.Kameha- I continue through June. meha Schools/ Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate and I Investigate significant archaeological sites in the State of Hawai'i for the establishment of long- 4 5 6 Kailua; examine sinkholes in the 'Ewa coral plain; I term followup and assessment activities. By no hike in the Kaunala Forest Reserve above Pupu- I later than school year 1992-1993, the Secretary of kea; explore natural history sites on Mokapu 7 8 9 Education shall assure that the State Dept. of Edu- I Peninsula; discover the fascinating story of the cation has implemented the KEEP model curricu- I evolution of native plants and animals in Hawai'i; lum in a minimum of 20 public schools. 10 II 12 participate in a day trip to a native rainforest, 'Ola'a 1 Sec. 4004. Native Hawaiian Family-Based Forest, on the Big Island; tour marine research I Education Centers. The Secretary of Education facilities on Moku-O-Lo'e; and hike in Koloa Valley 13 14 IS shall make direct grants to Native Hawaiian I in the Kahuku Forest Reserve to view special geo- organizations (including Native Hawaiian educa- I logical formations. tional organizations) to develop and operate a I 16 17 18 Costs for lectures and field trips range from minimum of 11 family-based education centers $6.00 to $110.00, with discounts for Foundation I throughout the islands. These centers shall in- members. For more information and registration I 19 20 21 clude: 1) parent-infant programs, 2) preschool pro- forms, call Moanalua Gardens Foundation at 839- grams for four and five year-olds, 3) continued re- I 5334. search and development, 4) a long-term followup I 22 23 24 and assessment program. I OHA Volunteers In Action Authorizations: FY 1988$2.4 million, FY 1989- I Clip form and mail with payment to: Innovation, by Solomon Loo, Director of Volunteers 1993 (such sums as necessary for each fiscal year). I P.O. Box 62155, Honolulu, Hawaii 96839. Sec. 4005. Native Hawaiian Higher Edu- L ______Volunteers are needed to help identify new cation Demonstration Program. The Secretary Hawaiian voters for the next state election. At this of Education shall make grants to the Kameha- time we need people to phone OHA voters to see if meha Schools/ Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate for a NEXT ISSUE they know individuals who are not registered or demonstration program to provide higher educa- March 1 who will be eligible to vote by the next election. tion fellowship assistance to Native Hawaiian stu- The phoning can be done at your home at your dents. News and AdvertiSing convenience. If you can spare an hour or two a Appropriations: $1.25 million each year for fis- Deadline: February 10 week, please call Solomon Loo at 261-3285. cal years 1988-1993. Call Dave Chun at Mahalo to John Larson, new OHA volunteer, The Secretary of Education shall make grants to for helping prepare ballots in the November 1988 the Kamehameha Schools/ Bernice Pauahi Bishop Innovation, 943-8599, OHA referendum. He also assisted in the distribu- Estate for a demonstration project of fellowship as- for classified and tion of the Ka Wai ala a aHA. Another volun- sistance for Native Hawaiian students in post- teer, Bill Awana, of Kailua, has been delivering bachelor's degree programs. As a condition for re- advertiSing particulars! the newspaper on O'ahu monthly since August ceiving a fellowship under this program, a recipient Advertise in 1988. Mahalo nui loa to him also. shall provide his/ her professsional services, either If you are interested in other opportunities to be during his/ her fellowship, or upon completion of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA a volunteer for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, post-bachelor degree programs, to the Native Support our Advertisers! , please call Solomon Loo at 261-3285. Hawaiian community within the State of Hawai'i. _ ...__ ... 0...... ____ ...... "")$111 •• , ... _ ...______._. ______...... _____ ...... ______...... _ __ ... __ _ _ _ ._ . _ _ . • __ ... ____ . ___ ._. ______. . _ . . .. _ . _ _ _ ..

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/ BISHOP ESTATE EXTENSION EDUCA TION DIVISION Continuing Education Program HA WAIIAN CUL TURE LECTURE SERIES - SPRING 1989 Volume 6,No. 2 "The Living Water of OHA" Pepeluali (February) NEIGHBOR ISLAND SITES

MAUl Maui Community College Student Lounge 7 p.m. MOlOKA'1 Mitchell Pauo le Cente r 7 p.m. Febru ary 22, Wednesday • March 20, Monday "Canoebuilding" - Mike Adams "Hawaiian Petrogl yphs" - Ph il Kw iatkowski Fe bruary 22, Wednesday April 27 , Thursday "Canoebuilding" - George Uweko 'olani "Parenting Hawaiian Style fo r Success" -Kea la 7 p.m. Hana School Cafetorium Kwan March 22, Wednesday lANA'1 Lana'i Community Li brary 7 p.m. "Navigation" - Chad Babayan March 22 , Wednesday April 5, Wednesday "Native Hawaiian He alth Then and Now" - Dr. "Fishing" - Sam Ka 'ai Kekuni Blaisdell May 27, Saturday EAST HAWAI'I "Hawaiian Technology Symposium " - topics inc lude Canoes, Navigation , Fishing, La'au April 8, Saturday Lapa'au "Oral History Sy mpos ium" - several kupuna 8-12 noon Maui Community College Student 8-12 noon Keaukah a Sch ool Lounge WEST HAWAI'I KAUA'I Kaua'i Community College Dining Room 7 p.m. March 2, Thursday February 18, Saturday "Liliuokalani in Kona - A Kama'aina Perspective"- "Pi'ilani Ko'olau : Profile of Courage " - Frances Hannah Spring er Frazier (e ntirely in Hawaiian) co-sponsored with 7 p.m. King Kam ehameha Hotel La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawaii 8-3 p.m. Kaua'i Community College Dining Room May 18, Thursday $5 lunch fee "Early Days on the Parker Ran ch " - Yutak a Kimu ra, Joe Pacheco , Ru by K. Field March 17, Friday 7 p.m. Waimea Comm unity Center "The Mahele of 1848" - Dr . Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa May 18, Thu rsday "The Making of Hula Implements" - Maile Baird

ALL LECTURES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC

For more information, please contact the Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Estate Neighbor Island Regional Resource Center on you r island.

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAI RS 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

15th Legislature Opens page 1 State of the State Address page 14 Traditional Hawaiian Water Use page 8 Queen Emma, the person page 10 "Healing From Within" Exhibit page 12 . Pua Aloalo-Our State Flower page 13 Federal Laws A/rectinK Native Hawaiian page 23 '