Carroll / Barrett: At a press conference Feb. 5, Hawaiian organization representatives mode a joint statement of solidarity n the matter of Carroi/BOrrett. Pictured left to right ore Sherry Broder, OHA attorney; Joby Yamaguchi, deputy, DHHL: Robert Klein, attorney Cart Christiansen attorney Gtlo'ClOe! Pcnoic.e and VICtoria HoIt-Takomine (at podium), 'ilio'ulaokalani CooIf1on <rod OHA t\jStees '<owena A ana John Wa he e IV On I:>odc) HcloJlcrli Apoiono Oz endef Colette Moc:hocX> and Donc:*j Catc1Jna Photo: Manu Boyd By Manu Boyd Broder, regular meetings are also case to the United States Supreme Hawaiians, one way to ensure the being held with the State Attorney Court. "The fact that the Supreme protection of native rights and enti- a) 2 h the re heduled date General' Office. Coun accepted and ruled in the Rice tlements. On Feb. 14. the Hawai ian for the injun tion hearing "We are making argumenLS that magnifies many time over the recognition bill v.as introduced M in the Carroll/Barrett cases Native Hawaiians are analogous to probability that the Supreme Coun In the House by Reps. eil - CarroLL VS. Nakatani and Barrett Native Americans," said Broder. One would consider this case," said Abercrombie and Patsy Mink. Stale of Hawai'i - challenging exhibit includes language from the Broder. "Ted Olson, who represented While the measure was introduced OHA and the con. titutionality of Hawaiian Homelands Homeownership Freddy Rice in Rice vs. Cayetano, in the Senate by Sens. Inouye and Article XII in the State Constitution. Act of 2000 passed by Congress has been nominated to the post of Akaka in January, Abercrombie Originally scheduled for March 12, Dec. 27 v.hich trongly tates the solicitor general, which represents waited on the measure until he the extension was granted by Judge Hawaiians' ca e saying in section 13 the United State in U.S. Supreme could get co-sponsors. Democratic David Ezra at a recent status confer- that, "the United States ha recog- Court Case," he explained. The co-sponsors are Dale Kildee ence to afford more time to fully nized and reaffirmed that Congre s po t in the Department of Ju tice (Michigan), chair of the House address issues. et chedules and does not extend services to Native supervises appellate work for the ative American Caucus; ick mark exhibits. Hawaiians because of their race, federal government., including argu- Rahal (W. Virginia), member of the At stake are the Office of Hawaiian but because of their unique ments before the Supreme Court. in Resources Committee; and Eni Affairs, the State Department of tatus as the indigenous people of a the Rice case, Olson was hired by the Faleomavaega (American Samoa). Hawaiian Home Lands, and tradi- once sovereign nation as to whom Campaign for a Color-Blind America Republican co-sponsors are James tional and customary gathering the nited Sates has e tablished a and argued against the interests of Hansen (Utah), chair, House rights of Hawaiians. The challenge trust relationship," and, "The politi- OHA and the State of Hawai'i. Resources Committee; and Don alleges that article XII of the State cal status of native Hawaiians is In Oct. 1999, during oral argu- Young (Alaska). Constitution which provides for comparable to that of American ments in the Rice case before With federal litigation looming these Hawaiian programs and rights Indians." It further states in Section the Supreme Court., then-Solicitor and more potential challenges on is unconstitutional based on the 15 that "in the area of housing, the General Seth Waxman argued in the horizon, Hawaiians are coalescing. Fourteenth Amendment of the Untied States has recognized and favor of Hawaiians. It is expected if According to leaders throughout United States Constitution. reaffirmed the political relationship any challenge of Native Hawaiian the Hawaiian community, grass- In January, OHA, the State with the Hawaiian people through rights or programs reaches the roots support and widespread Council of Hawaiian Homesteaders the enactment of the Hawaiian Supreme Court in the next four education on the unique status of Association and the '1Iio'ulaokalani Homes commission Act of 1920." years, Olson will likely nol favor Native Hawaiians as the indigenous Coalition, were granted permissive It is expected that after the May 2 Hawaiians, based on his position people of Hawai'i with a political intervenor status, and have since injunction hearing - no matter who in Rice. relationship with the federal been working closely to develop prevails - an appeal will be filed at Meanwhile, Hawai ' j's congres- government is imperative. • their collective defense strategy. the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. A sional delegates are gaining support According to OHA attorney Sherry subsequent appeal could carry the for federal recognition of Native Himeni that inspire. OHA loan nurtures William "Bozo" Pualoa's Wai'anae-based Pareau business. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Family found We are all liable for our actions, come of this litigation affects even over the passage of time. all Hawaiians, we in the Hawaiian Thank you for the column in If anyone in the world can produce educational community are very Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA fo r messages one document that validates the concerned. to connect with famil y. Mine, legal and constitutional annexation Non-Hawaiians, especially those Haunani Apoliona asking May, daughter of Waldemar of the Kingdom of Hawai 'i by the directly involved with the legal Chairperson, Trus tee, At-large Christi an, to call me, was noti ced United States, then let it be pro- processes and interpretation of the by a cousin on O'ahu who sent it to duced. There is none! laws, need to be aware of the plight Tel: 808. 594 . 1976/ 594. 0200 a sister in Seattle who fo rwarded it of the Hawaiians. We are fighting Fax: 808.594. 1864 Email: w ino [email protected] to another sister in Florida who Rod Ferreira to maintain our basic, inalienable forwarded it to still another Kamuela rights. Donald Cataluna sister living nearly in Florida - The Rice case dealt with the Vice Chair, Trustee, Kaua 'i & Ni'ihau from whom I received a very Creating a monster civil rights issue of voting. The welcomed phone call shortly before Carroll/Barrett case concerns fun- Tel: 808. 5 94.188 1 Christmas. Now I have a copy of Fax : 808.594.0211 A monster is an unusual species - damental, survival rights. These Email: bray @oha.org my father's maternal line which like a human fiend, which originally are rights contained in the Bill leads back to Umipapaeheahe, one is not inherent to Hawai'i. I of Rights of the United States Clayton Hee of the great chiefs from the South pray that thi s human fiend would Constitutional Amendments. They Trustee, O 'ahu Pacifi c who settled in Hawai'i with remember what he has caused. include freedom of speech, assem- hi s peopl e. Someone from OHA had The case of Barrett vs. State of bl y, religion and others. Tel: 808. 5 94. 1888 called me requesting this informa- Hawai 'i in the U.S. District Court If vast areas of land and sea can Fax: 808.594.1907 tion. I now have it. Mahalo and Email: liliak@o ha.org challenges the validity and constitu- be reserved, if large sums of money aloha. tionality of Article XII of the State can be spent, and if enormous Linda K. Dela Cruz Constitution, its resulting programs amounts of energy can be exerted Tru stee, H awai ' i Betsy Christian and agencies, include the State to protect endangered plants Kane 'ohe of Hawai'i, OHA, the Hawaiian and animals, why can't a special Tel: 808. 594. 1888 Fax: 808.594. 1883 Homes Commission, federal tradi- group of people, the Hawaiians, Email: Idelacruz@o ha. o rg Road to justice tional and customary rights and be afforded understanding and Native Hawaiian gathering rights. consideration? Rowena Akana Paul Sulliva n's letter (Jan. 23 , Many of the above were created It is not just another civil rights Tru stee, At-large Honolulu Advertiser) reinforces at or after th e overthrow of Queen ca e. It i a case of civil survival. '0 that he is remiss of any understand- Li li ' uokalani. wau no me ka 'oia 'i ' 0. Tel: 808. 594.1860 Fax: 808.594.0209 ing of what happened in 1893. He If th is case is won, Barrett will Email: [email protected] fails to challenge what happened create the largest monster: Total Charles Naumu, Principal during that shameful ti me in homelessness, including all kiipuna, Kula Kaiapuni '0 Anuenue Colette Y. P. Machado American hi story and assumes a makua, 'opio, keiki and pepe on Tru stee, Moloka ' i & Lana ' i position that is risk-free while Hawaiian home lands. As a result, Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA Tel: 808. 5 94.183 7 enjoying all the perks of living in financial obligations will not be Fax: 808.594 .021 2 these beautiful islands. met, including home loans, Congratulations on your February Email: cmachad [email protected] He states that Hawaii an com- car loans. payments for furniture, issue. Every article was consistent plaint · ove r the years may now in urance, educati on, food, health with the other , a major break- John D. Waihe'e IV face skeptical and scholarly insurance, etc. through. It speaks of a real Tru stee, At-large challenges. He attempts to intImI- I sawall these kupuna at a meeting change at OHA. The new commit - Tel : 8 08. 59-1 . 1838 date Hawaiians in to believ ing that at Kealakehe Elementary School.