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
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. I tee appointments gi ve evidence Fax: 808.594.0208 they could suffer further should don't have Hawaiian home land. but of what I was hoping fo r: a solid Email: francinem @oha.org they conti nue their que t for ju li ce. I too had tears fo r them. centri st leadership in lieu of Hawaii ans do not consider their The guiding principle in the old majority-minority pilikia. Charles Ota quest fri vo lous and random. Hawaiian philosophy is "aloha." It Particularly telling in thi s regard is Tru stee, Maui Hawaiians are proud of their is the trait (mana) that expresses the prominence of the white hairs. Tel: 808. 594.1 8 7 9 heritage and will never abandon charm, warmth and sincerity of Stender chairs Budget and Finance Fax: 808.594. 02 10 their journey for justice. It is Hawaiians. It is up to each individ- and Cataluna chairs Land. Email: buzzya@o ha. org di scouraging that the U.S. turns ual to fill hi s or her heart with good I was particularly struck by the away when confronted with it s vibe and communicate with others. words of Trustee Akana, more so Oz Stender great crime. because before this, I was unable to Trust ee, At-large Sull ivan states that leader should Lily Ha 'anio Kong connect with this lady's mana '0. Tel: 808. 594. 1877 intervene and ease the transition in Keauhou But now I see it; this is all about the Fax: 808.594. 1853 a spirit of "Iokahi" and "aloha." I paradox of lokahi. If we obsess Email: oswalds@o ha. org can assureSulliva n that there will Civil rights, survival on this cultural value, it makes never be a transition into a blind conformity, and that always spirit of lokahi and aloha until This is a letter about the Carroll Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA Hawaiians have justice. /Barrett case. In asmuch as the out- See LETTERS on page 3 "Th e Li ving Water of OHA"
Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi 'olani Boul evard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. Telephone: 594-1 980 or 1-800-4 68-4644 ext. 4 1888. Fax: 594-1865. E-ma il: oha@a loha.net. World ear Native Hawaiian community. I am n.y8amage W ide Web location: http://www.oha.org. Circul ati on: an American Indian researching the expe- to the islands' environment dEl ...... lfe caused by 70,000 copies, 60,000 of which are distributed by mail , riences of indigenous peoples the American militar years. 7,000 through island offi ce s, state and county offi ces , D Hawaiian women, were children pri vate and community agencies and target groups and during World War II. I very much hope to individuals. Ka Wa i O la 0 OHA is printed by RF D correspond with Native Hawaiian elders who during the war mixed blood Publications, Inc. Hawaiia n fonts are provided by have memories of WWIl to share. are t?>reply. r very much Coconu t Info. Graphics are from Click Hawa iian Art, r would like to correspond with any Native Native Hawaiian perspective for this' 1996 Varez/CI. Adverti si ng in Ka Wai O la 0 OHA does Hawaiian who served in the military, Red Cross, history project. I am also wanting to learn more not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals about the Chomorro (Guam native) experiences. by the Office of Hawaiian Affa irs. merchant marines, civil air patrol, civil defense organizations, usa, public health uniformed If anyone knows of Chamorro organizations or Ka Wai O la 0 OHA is published by the Office of service, or held a war-related industry job. ethnic newspapers, could you please let me Hawa ii an Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian benefici- I'm also interested in Native Hawaiians know? Please write to me at: P.O. Box 685, aries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues who worked in civilian hospitals, agricultural Collinsville, II 62234 and acti viti es and OHA programs and effort s. Eve nts of interest to the Hawa iian community are included in th e production or were involved in civilian hospitals, Ca lendar on a space available basis. Inclusion does not agricultural production or were involved Robert J. Clark constitute endorsement or va lidation of th e event or th e in civil rights issues for Hawaiians and others Illinois sponsor by the O ffi ce of Hawa ii an Affairs. during the war years. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS from page 2 January. By the time I get the news, disagreements between nations and Hawaiian Nation was considered it's old stuff already. I look forward not individuals to stand in review of internal matters or in-house excludes some of the people. to reading each issue from cover to ju tice? measures of con'trol, and not of Of cour e, the local mainstream cover. Mahalo, How is it that a self-appointed external consequences that would press have hammered at these Hawaiian government official gains warrant international intervention changes at OHA almost beyond Or. V. Sargis . recognition in this international or jurisdiction. recognition. The Honolulu Weekly, New jersey arena while the sovereign monarch which routinely fights with both of an independent nation in good Pilipo Souza major dailies about everything, has Editor's note: Ka Wai Ola 0 standing in the International Family Kane'ohe ganged together with them, trivial- OHA, the free publication of the of Nations since 1848 was ignored izing events at OHA. This is a Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is gen- in her cause to restore the lawful OHA reserves the right to edit all despicable tactic. It's much more erally printed the last week of the constitutional nation that was letters for length, defamatory and disempowering than open opposi- month prior to publication. More illegally overthrown by America? libelous material, and other objec- tion, and all of them know this. And than 55,000 copies are mailed Was not the Hawaiian Constitutional tionable content, and reserves the if it doesn' t sting enough, we can "bulk rate" or third class, which Monarchy in good standing of right to print on a space available read Midweek, whose flippant and international sanctions or does an creates delays both in and out of basis. Letters are authorized for disconnected editorial attitudes are Hawai 'i. We appreciate our read- individual have more political clout publication on a one-letter, per sub- simply beneath contempt. ers ' patience and enthusiasm in the than a sovereign nation? And why I was surprised and omewhat publication. For those with Internet since the overthrow' the silence of ject, per year basis. The inclusion of shocked to find some of my own access, read Ka Wai Ola online at England and Fr.ance who sponsored a letter author's title is a courtesy thoughts included in this sterling www.OHA.org, typically within one tll& kingdom nation of King extended by Ka Wai Ola and does and critical effort by OHA. E ola ke week of publication. Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III, into not constitute validation or recogni- aloha. Ua mau ke ea 0 Hawai 'i nei "their Family of Nations" in 1848? tion of the writer as such. All letters The International Family did not must be typed, signed and not Mike Keolomakapu'u Pettingill Nation to nation act because they knew that the flag exceed 200 words. Send letters to Kailua of the Hawaiian Con titutional Ka Wai Ola , 7 11 Kapi'olani Blvd., Keanu Sai 's recent audience at Monarchy since 1816 are the Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. Dear people at Ka Wai Ola 0 the Hague i quite an accomplish- "colors" of a British colony, guised Readers can also email their letters ment by any Hawaiian for to be an independent sovereign OHA, aloha. I would like to continue to [email protected]. • receiving my Ka Wai Ola, and independence - individual or group. nation. Secondly, the action of the request the possibility of receivi ng Yet, how it is possible for this U.S. was ignored because they too it in a timely manner. I ju t received honorable international venue are a British colony, and the matter the December i ue the last day of whose jurisdiction deals with of the suppressing of an independent
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The Office of Hawaiian preaching and fighting for your Inouye and Akaka know will The United States Supreme Court Affairs' discussion forum is at rights and justice you feel that is be declared unconstitutional, the avoided the "difficult terrain" of www.OHA.org, and is open to all. due you when someone steals from smarter way would be to amend the deciding whether Congress may Participant can acce s eXisting you, what would you do? IRA of 1934 to include the State of treat native Hawaiians as an Indian messages, post their own mes- Hawai'i. tribe in the Rice decision. Today, sage or set up a new topic to be Anonymous, 02119 To those that fall for the trap of the Carroll and Barrett lawsuit discussed. To enter the discus- the Akaka bill, I say this: You are tread upon this difficult terrain, and sion, go to www.OHA.org. As a native Hawaiian, I oppo e being played for a fool. this area may no longer be avoided. the Akaka Bill because it will treat Unite, and demand that Akaka For the Section 4 federal-state the native Hawaiians different from introduce a bill to amend the IRA compact, the HHCA and Section Sovereignty /Recognition all the other native American tribes, of 1934. 5(f) to survive, native Hawaiians nonymous, 02111 pueblos, clans, rancherias and The traitorous ruling elite and must achieve federal recognition Ala kan native villages. their cronies of the Democratic through the application of the IRA The Akaka Bill intent is good. Under the Indian Reorganization Party of Hawai 'i are responsible for 25 U.S.c. §§ 473 and 473a; 25 When will people realize that the Act of 1934, those who are "one- the genocide of the native C.ER. § 83.1. This is the largest bottom line is we seek to find jus- half or more" native American Hawaiians still waiting on their boulder stuck right in the middle of ti e for our ow n 'survival, and that descent are allowed to be reorgan- State of Hawai' i Department of the. "difficult terrain" the US orne kind of recognition be given ized into federally recognized Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. Supreme Court referred to. to u we are the descendants of tribes, etc., and the IRA applies to Down with the Akaka bill ... However, Federal Judge Ezra will the original inhabitants of these all the states, except Hawai 'i. This again. not allow this issue to be raised nor island ? It i our inherent and vest- is a denial of the equal protection of decided. • ed right that i our to claim, so you the laws. Anonymous, 02125 haoles out there, who are always Rather than support a bill which
KOpuna housing update
rogress at the Department of Hawaiian HomeLands' latest development is fuIl-stride P toward construction of buildings and infrastructure that will begin' serving Hawaiian elders as early as June. Funded in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, tbe flIst'rentaI m development ever on Hawaiian home lands wiU provide 85 units for those native Hawaiians who are 62 or older; are on tbe DHHL waitjng Jist; or who live in the Waimanalo homestead community. Tennant selection is also based on income eligibility. Phase I, comprising approximately half of the units, is scheduled for completion in June.; with the balance to be completed by December. The 6-acre lot is located at 41-209 'llaubole St., next to a Kamehameha pre-school and Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center site, both under construction·; Fo! information, can the project rental agent, Prudential Locations, at 738-3100, EJU NEWSBRIEFS
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implement and move • Trustee, At-large loha mai kakou, e na to meet those needs and budget will Planning will promulgate policies securing collateral, assuring that 'oiwi 0 Hawai'i. This fourth be developed within the OHA .. . to adopt time limits within which collateral is not the only reason a A KWO article in a series Spending Policy limits. OHA will the Board of Trustees Chair must loan is not approved, improving of 48 highlights OHA's Board assume its clearing hou e role in the place a committee's recommenda- collection processes, and producing response to the State Auditor's Native Hawaii an Comprehensive tion to the board on the full board's "accurate monthly delinquency Draft Report. OHA's response Master Plan." meeting agenda." reports." was completed with participation 2) Fiduciary duties 4) Management of 6) Policies and procedures f or and input from OHA staff, and management of OHA's response grants program. The effecting organizational change. the Administrat'or and Trustee . OHA's investments. The to the Auditor OHA response notes, The OHA response notes that the On Feb. 9, with Tru tees OHA response notes, in "To ensure that services Board will di scuss state administra- Apoliona, Cataluna, Dela Cruz, part: "All issues related cites corrective are provided to the tive directives 90-01 and 95-06, Machado, Stender and Waihe ' e to investment and fiscal Hawaiian community, the audit recommendations, and voting ye ; and Tru tees Akana, management and finan- action predating OHA has established adopt guidelines on reorganization Hee and Ota voting no; cial controls mentioned the draft audit an internal monitoring in 2001. Tru tee approved the 30 page in thi audit indicate process for grants. With 7) Employee grievance process. "OHA Response to the State a nece sity for an inter- report, as well this monitoring process OHA's response, says, "OHA Audi tor," hand-delivered to nal auditor to ensure enacted, OHA shall employs th e complaint process State Auditor Higa within the compliance to existing as additional obtain all information contained in the OHA Policy specified deadline. Included in the policies and the further areas requiring via quarterly reports, Against Sexual and Other Forms tran mittal were individual docu- development of appro- interviews, and/or site of Harassment, adopted by the ment from Trustees Akana and priate policies to assist immediate VIS Its ensuring that Board in 1998. However, the Hee, and Administrator Ogata. At Trustees .. ,", and com- services are provided to response states that OHA will this writing, the Auditor is finaliz-. mits to establishing an attention. native Hawaiians and look at developing an employee ing the "confidential" report for internal auditor position in the first Hawaiians before disbursement grievance procedure. public relea e. The Board-approved quarter of fiscal year 2002, of fund ." OHA's response to the Auditor re. pon. e to the uditor, however, i (which tart July I. 2001); refer- 5) ative Hawaiian Revolving cites corrective action predating public because the Board approved ring policies for amendment Loan Fund. The OHA response the draft audit report, as well the respon e in open session. or creation to Board committees notes, in part, "continuing review as additional areas requiring imme- even area of impro ement are for action, and finalizing of the of credit reports with each diate attention. OHA rev iew recommended by the audit: lnve tment Custodian contract loan application, comprehensive of need for new policies, guide- 1) OHA's ro le in improving before the end of March 2001 . write ups, including analysis of lines and implementation will conditions for all Hawaiians. The 3) Timely inclusion of items on financial statements, proje«tions be scrutinized by periodic review OH re pon e notes, in part: the Board agenda, an issue raised in and market/business plans," by the Board of Trustees. OHA "In January 2001. the OHA Board the 1997 State Auditor's Report di sbursing loan funds only after must now move forward. • of Trustees declared strategic plan- and not implemented. The OHA execution of closing documents and ning as an urgent priority fo r the re ponse notes, "By March 2001, use of checklists, adhering to the year ... Programs will be developed the Comm ittee on Policy and HRLF operations manual In
OHA planning Donald Cataluna
Vice Chair, Trustee, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau
ur King Kamehameha OHA trustees need to provide organize, lead and' control. In this a plan for the future - we have mu t have made plans for leadership as custodians for the article, let's discuss planning. no future! O his conquest and uniting trust and guardians for the better- Planning is the process of deter- In addition, the State Auditor has the i land into a kingdom. ment of Hawaiians. As leaders, mining goals and objectives, and reported that OHA has no strategic Kamehameha i included as one of trustees mu st have these six traits assessing the way these objectives plans or functional plans. Having the greatest of the world's military - drive, desire to lead, honesty can best be achieved. Planning plans is the right thing for OHA strategists. He i credited with orig- and integrity, self-confidence, gives the direction, reduces the to do. inating two great trate- intelligence, and job- impact of change, minimizes waste Now is the right climate and time gies-one, mounting Now is the right relevant knowledge. and redundancy, and sets the stan- to plan for a different future for cannons on the front of To also be a success- dards for use in controlling. OHA. OHA has new faces and fresh a ship which he had climate and ful trustee - to "soar OHA has been involved in devel- eyes in leadership. The climate traded for. Prior to time to plan over the seven Cs of oping a Comprehensive Master Plan is right - politically, economically this, cannons on sailing the world," the OHA and an OHA Plan. The OHA Plan and socially. The tImIng is ships were mounted for a different trustee must possess will involve all trustees and many right after the Rice decision, the on the sides. Second, future for OHA. character, competence, staff. The trustees shall first develop Carroll/Barrett case, the Akaka Kamehameha was first commitment, courage, an agreed upon vision and an OHA Bill, the petition in the Hague, the to fight on land with the OHA has confidence, compassion mission statement, following which State, Auditor's Report and major flanking action. Prior to and be community- strategic plans will be formulated. State of Hawai 'i elections in less this strategy, armies new faces and minded. Objectives, goals, action steps and than two years. simply faced each other fresh eyes in Now to planning like timetables will then be established We need to plan now for OHA and charged. For these King Kamehameha. to achieve these plans. This docu- and our Hawaiians to have a future. two military strategies, leadership. The main fun cti ons of a ment should be completed thi s the second U. S. nuclear chief executive officer, summer. • submarine wa's named the U.S.S. administrator, executive director, Yo u ask, why pl an? We plan fo r Kamehameha, some 30 years ago. manager or OHA trustee-are to plan, the future to have a future. Without ______111111111111111 Rowena Akana Much to do about the audit
Trustee, At-large
ecently, the state auditor's recommendations. In my decade ings) to do a draft response to the the information supplied by report on OHA was deliv- at OHA, nothing like this has auditor's report. All of the employ- disgruntled employees, including R ered in draft form to the ever occurred. Because much of ees selected as well as the trustees, those who resigned or were trustees. An agency of our size and the information contained in the with the exception of one employee, terminated. importance to Hawaiians can audit is unfair and It was difficult at first had been employed To my recollection, Higa's office always use constructive criticism to inaccurate, trustees at OHA for about has never given a glowing review to better serve the Hawaiians who were very concerned for trustees to review three years. In my any state agency-including the entrust us to best represent them. about the eight-day view, they did not Governor's office. Remember; too, We mustn't look for excuses as to turnaround response the draft audit that have the institu- the auditor's job is to look only at why we are lacking in certain areas. that was required by was received by the tional knowledge what they believe is wrong. They Rather, we should assess the find- the auditor. with which to accu- don't give glowing remarks for ings and determine proper recourse. It took a letter with chairman's office. rately respond to doing well. Making OHA look bad We trustees, as a board, have five trustees' signa- the report. To leave would give this administration the reviewed the recommendations and tures addressed to The chairman was the control of opportunity to use OHA's $390 criticisms of State Auditor Marion Higa that asked for information in the million in beneficiary money to Higa and are working on an additional time to not forthcoming hands of a select remedy its financial woes. For the implementation plan that will help respond to her audit with the information few and to exclude past six years, the state has refused us make those recommendations a before the Chair trustees in this to give OHA its fair share of the 20 reality and that will make our would call Higa to and did not release important process percent of ceded land revenues. agency a stronger place for all ask for that addition- is unfathomable. As trustees, we need to correct Hawaiians. al time. It also took trustees' copies until I To control the the things that the auditor points out It was difficult at first for trustees trustees complaining wrote a memorandum official response by that need reevaluation and defend to review the draft audit that was to the Chair about giving limited infor- those things that are not correct in received by the chairman's office. not being able to requesting that it mation to trustees her assessment. The chairman was not forthcoming discuss the auditor's be released. and staff, one could This audit provides the office a with the information and did not report collectively only conclude that chance to review what is working release trustees' copies until.I wrote before she consented the Chairman's rea- and what isn't in our agency. By a memorandum requesting that it be to call a meeting to discuss the soning for this would be that she building on these recommendations, released. This attempt to stall our matter. intends to destroy the fabric of rather than making excuses, we will review of the draft report is The Chair had assigned select OHA from within. be able to justify our response to unprecedented, especially given the staff, along with two trustees (one This audit is unfair because of the make OHA a better agency for all gravity of the report's findings and of whom did not attend these meet- assumptions that it makes based on Hawaiians. •
Linda Dela Cruz Maka' ala: Beware of 'divide and conquer'tactics
Trustee, Hawa;';
ast year's ruling of the first time, a non-Hawaiian, Charles Congress said 50 percent, which Kiihio's original wishes. United States Supreme Court Ota, previously appointed as was a compromise. The Department We mu st come together as a L in Rice vs. Cayetano certain- interim trustee by the governor, of Hawaiian Homelands is not _a people, not necessarily to always ly opened up a huge proverbial can was elected. grant or trust, but a rehabilitation agree, but not be divided as the 50 of worms. It did not come as a total Now, the consolidated Carroll program for Hawaiians. percenters, and the thousands upon urprise, as we knew someday we and Barrett cases challenge the When OHA was created by thousands of their keiki and as Hawaiians might be faced with Department of Hawaiian Homelands, the 1978 State Constitutional mO'opuna who are a quarter that kind of challenge. So now, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Convention, delegates looked at the Hawaiian or less. We are Hawaiian, all voters in Hawai 'i can elect the right of our people to gather. Hawaiian Homes Commission lan- Hawai 'i is our 'aina kulaiwi (native OHA trustees, and by way of subse- The Hawaiian Homes Commi- guage and how its language had homeland), and we honor those quent lawsuit, can run as trustees. ssion Act defines native Hawaiians been inserted into the Admission before us who sacrificed and The current board reflects these as those with 50 percent or more Act. I'm sure that OHA's mandate worked hard so that we could be new laws, as far more than native blood. This was not the doing to serve all Hawaiians as voted on here today. the 100,000 registered Hawaiians of Prince Kiihio who pushed for a by all Hawai'i voters at that time, elected the new board; and, for the 1132 blood quantum requirement. spoke to the spirit of Prince •
Colette Machado OHA testimony opposing HB 1360
Trustee, Moloka'; & Lana';
s the Chairperson of OHA's Chairman Blake Oshiro. On Feb. Vice Chair Oshiro, and members voted to oppose HB 1360, RELAT- Legislative and Government 13, in an unprecedented manner, the of the House committee on ING TO THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN A Affairs Committee, I am committee held HB 1360. I have Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs. TRUST. Accordingly, OHA opposes delighted to provide an update on included in its entirety, the testimony I am Colette Machado, Chair of and urges the committees to hold the House Committee on Judiciary that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA's Legislative and Governmental the bill. and Hawaiian Affairs, led by submitted. Affairs Committee (LAGA). On Chairman Eric Hamakawa and Vice Aloha Chairperson Hamakawa, Feb. 8, OHA's Board of Trustee See MACHADO on page 7 MACHADO from page 6 Vice Chair Oshiro, and members Hawaiians and Hawaiian benefici- beneficiaries. . of the House committee on aries, and leaves them instead with The bill raises many complex We understand that the bill's Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs. more uncertainty. legal issues and raises the shadow purpose is to transfer the responsi- I am Colette Machado, Chair of The creation of the new entity NHT of multiple legal challenges bilities for the Hawaiian Home OHA's Legislative and Governmental raises many open questions relating related to, among others: Lands and OHA to Affairs Committee to important issues such as: • What • State delegation of its trust a private trust, the The action proposed (LAGA). On exist- is concretely created by this bill responsibilities to NHT; Native Hawaiian Trust ing laws. beyond the authorization for NHT? • Potential conflict of interest (NH1). by this bill is flawed This bill is very • What is the scope of powers of issues for OHA convening and The intent of cre- for many reasons, but effective in destroy- NHT? participating in the working ating NHT to benefit ing, disassembl- • Will OHA and DHHL-type group; and empower native primarily because it ing, and terminating programs and functions be • Transfer of power from the Hawaiians and Hawa- the programs, rights, undertaken? There is no explicit agencies to NHT issues; iians is laudable. does not contemplate liabilities, and resp- textual guidance to the guide • "Flow of benefits" issues; However, before there all foreseeable onsibilities, etc. due scope, administration, or imple- • Trust law issues; is creation, there is to Native Hawaiians mentation of the purposes of the • State and federal equal protec- the clear textual outcomes, problems, and Hawaiians under trust; etc. because there is: tion issues; destruction and di s-. existing laws. • No verbal commitment to • Beneficiary standing to sue assembly of pro- and complex issues This bill is very undertaking any of the former issues; grams, rights, liabili- raised, nor recognize effective in destroy- agencies functions • The claims of Hawaiians who ties, and responsi- ing, di sassembling, • No set date for resumption of are non-residents. bilities, etc. due to the full negative and terminating the functions. In conclusion, today we urge the Native Hawaii ans legal authority as • No specifying which functions committees to hold HB 1360 and Hawaiians under implications that this well as programs will be resumed or undertaken because it is pJemature to undertake As the Chairperson bill could have on and functions of by NHT such a drastic action that leaves of a HA's Legislative OHA and DHHL. • No commitment to having the Hawaiian interests with greater and Government Af- programs, rights, Thi is done with- public be part of the process of uncertainty. The action proposed by fairs Committee, I ou t a true assess- NHT, except to ratify after this bill is flawed for many reasons, am delighted to pro- liabilities, and ment or inventory of the fact by a preponderance of but primarily because it does not vide an update on responsibilities, etc. what ri ghts, liabili- positive comments over negative contemplate all foreseeable out- the House Committee ties, responsibilities, comments. comes, problems, and complex on Judiciary and due to Native etc. are tru ly due to • No commitment to continue issues raised, nor recogni ze the full Hawaiian Affairs, native Hawaiians or pressing fo r the benefits and negative implications that this bill led by Chairman Ha wa iians and Hawaiians, and what rights due Hawaiians, such claims could have on programs, rights, Eric Hamakall'a and Hawaiians under needs to be done by and negoti ations for ceded land liabilities, and responsibilities, Vice Chairman Blake NHT to ensure that revenues etc. due to Native Hawaiians and Oshiro. On Feb. 13, existing la ws. no less service is • Only implicit commitment to Hawaii ans under existing laws. in an unprecedented given to the benefi- undertake the 5(f) obligation - Thank you for the opportunity manner, the committee held HB ciaries. betterment of Hawaiians, but to testify in opposition of this 1360. I have included tn its entirety, the The bill is ineffec ti ve in its overall ve ry little guidance measure. • testimony that the Office of Hawaiian attempts to create an appropriate derived in terms of actual imple- Affairs submitted. entity to undertake, implement, and mentation or direct textual Aloha Chairperson Hamakawa, protect the interests of Native commitment to benefit Hawaiian
Criteria for success Charles Ota
Trustee, M aui
he key to OHA's success is on the limited OHA portfolio. many hours perpetuati ng the until we meet again. The effort is to FUNDI G to carry out its The OHA portfolio is subject to culture, and these many hlilau show what makes Hawai'i Hawai 'i T mi ssion of supporting its market fl uctuations and could affect should be recognized for their or different and unique by mar- programs and commitments over programs already implemented. efforts to perpetuate culture and shalling these existing crafters and the long term. And that mi ssion is Market fluctuations may affect entertain the public. Many times their wares fo r display in an presently bein g challenged by operating programs and interrupt these displays of the cul ture are organi zed way. several lawsuits that threaten to unfairly and adversely the expecta- furnished without cost. The effort All of this effort is to make deny many agencies the ability to tions of the beneficiaries. now is to see that these hlilau find Hawai ' i interesting on a one-to-one carry out their respective missions, Interrupt unfairly because the gainful employment for their efforts basis and at the same time to find including DHHL, OHA and other benefits are included in the State at perpetuating the culture and as additional income to increase its groups th at are practicing their Constitution and in other document- part of the arrival and departure program base and reach a wider cultural and traditional disciplines. ed commitments in prior years, via ceremonies. The practitioners of number of beneficiaries while As reported in newspapers earlier, the Hawaiian Homes Commission native culture will showcase to trav- preserving the corpus intact for a proposal to seek Legislative Act of 1920 and the terms of the elers and visitors alike Hawai 'i's perpetuity. approval for OHA to furnish 1898 annexation. talents and universality of its people We should remember that the services, in welcoming and seeing Legislative support is sought for who join in together in concert. KEY to the KINGDOM has been off those arriving in Hawai 'i on vis- the furnishing of services to visitors These masters of their craft can FUNDING. • its, is a subject worth exploring. upon arrival and departure. There display the spirit of aloha as in And maybe a source of fu nding to are hundreds of cultural organiza- "Aloha e kipa mai" to welcome relieve the present dependency tions operating as hlilau that train travelers and "Aloha a hui hou," p
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Editor's note: Events of interest to the Hawaiian, community, are in the ca1elUblr on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endors:ement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office oj Hawaiian Affairs. Note that Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non- plWne numbecs. ·' For missioned work of playwright Tammy Haili'opua Baker, March 15, 16, 18, 22,23,24,25,29,30,31; April 1,5, 6,7,8,12, 13,14 and 15,8 p,m" Sundays, p.m. For tickets and information, call 536-4441 bl bonor of Que.m Ka SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE HTmeni: Nurturing spirituality through songs of faith By Manu Boyd These hymns, presented in an array of new arrangements, comprise the contest repertoire. ver the last quarter century, themes A song contest highlight is the h6'ike or "half- have guided the selections performed time" dance presentation which has evolved into Oat the annual Kamehameha Schools an impressive multi-media production of music, Song Contest, the inter-class singing competition dance and drama. Following the 'ekalesia theme, that has refined the tradition of Hawaiian Fong and a cadre of coordinators, choreographers choral singing. This year, "Na Hlmeni 0 ka and arrangers, will present an unprecedented 'Ekalesia," (hlmeni, the Hawaiianization of hymn; Biblical interpretation. "Aperahama a me 'ekalesia from the Greek ekklesia, to gather or /saaka," will depict the Hebrew nomadic leader assemble), will re-visit the origins of the art form Abraham and his son, Isaac, in a mini musical with the performance of hymns that inspired combining hula, chant, choral singing and orches- our kiipuna, tration. According to Fong, "the approach will Kamehameha Schools, established in 1887 by "Na reflect a Native Hawaiian, 21st century perspec- the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to Hlmeni 0 ka 'Ekalesia" tive of what 19th century Hawaiians might have educate Hawaiians, was founded on the Christian is also the title of the imagined in their mind's eye uron first hearing principles of the Congregational Church, Himeni new Hawaiian Hymnal, which helped guide this this story told by missionaries." singing at regular 'Ekalesia devotion sessions, year's theme, Commemorating the 175th anniver- The 79th Kamehameha Schools Song Contest Founder's Day and at the Bishop Memorial sary of the Hawai'i Conference of the United will be held March 16 at the Neal Blaisdell Center Chapel are fundamental practices, but, except Church of Christ, the revised hymn book includes Arena, and will be broadcast live on KHON TV. for once, has not served as the theme for the those hymns formerly published in "Na Hlmeni annual contest. Haipule Hawai'i"(known as the red hymnal) as • "I am overwhelmed by the hymns," said Kahu well as newer pieces such as "Na '/ehova no i Martha Hohu, pictured with hymnal. contributed her David Ka'upu, Kamehameha's chaplain and vast experience to its revision . To her left, KS Chairman Hana," by Kamehameha Performing Arts Director Robert Kihune presents an award. Above. the class spiritual leader. "It (the theme) substantiates a Randie Fong, created for the 1988 dedication of of 2002 and their leader perform in the co-ed sense of spiritual value in our school 'ohana." the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel. competttlon. Photo courtesy: Kamehameha Schools. RECENT RELEASES Brother Noland: .. Hawaiian Inside" Keoki Kahumoku and Herb Ohta Jr.: "A/aha ka Man/ni," • Ka/ena Kar and .. Hawaiian From the Heart." Sons of an original, "Ke Kama 0 '0 HinaH co- Slack-key and 'ukulele masters, the written with brother, Tony C" Illustrate youthful duo easily perform GlOssics Noland 's commitment to traditional with vocals primarily by Kabumokll. Hawaiian. "Great Hawaiian Man" is a Guest artists include Owona Sdlazar poignant stand-out. Produced by Tiki and Ocean Ka'owili. Produced by Talk Records. Roy Sakuma Productions Inc. School in Waipahu. The annual $25 ($20 members), fund rai er will feature crafts 'ono 2:30 p.m. Bring lunch. Kaua'i food. game. entertainment, and Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihu 'e. prize drawing including a Las Registration required. For informa- Vega vacation. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. tion, call the Kaua i Museum at Joseph School. Free. For informa- 808-245-6931. tion, call 677-4475. March 18- March 17- Walk on the Wet Side. Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Spend the afternoon in a nath'e cloud forest. Meet at Hosmer Grove parking lot at the Hiileakalii Joi n thi community volunteer National Park. Wear shoes with effort. and learn about ancient his- good traction, and bring nun gear, . tory in Kane 'ohe. Bring water and a snack, waler, sunscreen and ln honor of ICiilhil\-,· . accepts information on special a nack, and be prepared for a short binoculars. 5 hour hike. moderately ship service win be events throughout the islands that uphill hike, weeding and pruning. strenuous. Noon. Haleakalii Kawaiaba'o Chure&. 10:30 are of interest to the Hawaiian Meet at the end of LJpalu St. off National Park. Hike is free, but 1333. community. Fund-raisers, benefit amoku. For information. call 235- park admission may apply. For concerts, cultural activities, sports 10 information, call 808-572-4459. March 25- events and the like are what we'd Prince Kiihio like to help you promote. Send Mar 17 - March 24- information and color photos to Celebration. lauhala Weaving Class. Civic Clubs' Ho'ike'ike. Ka Wai Ola a OHA 500 Lauhala weaving class with The O'ahu Council of the Margaret Lovett, instructor. Fee ISLAND MUSIC SCENE \ lis/and Born' defines commitment to heritage in the 21 st century By Manu Boyd such as these from Abbie Kong's Windward create within an amazingly broad framework is O'ahu mainstay recalling love and the 'Apuakea a trait inherited from generations of music ith hauntin'g vocals and masterful kI rain give an entirely different feel from the usu- produced by the Beamer clan. His great-grand- h6 'alu guitar. Keola Beamer's "Island ally sung lyrics. Vocal sup- mother, composer Helen Desha Beamer, W Born" CD release satisfies a long- port by Princess Keli ' i- scores of classics with sometimes standing hunger fo r classic Hawaiian with broad ho'omalu, daughter of the difficult but always enjoyable appeal. Although predominantly in Hawaiian, late G-girl. is lovely. melodies. Keola honors his the project refl ects contemporary influences, as "Kahuli aku." a tradition- grandfather, "Po no" (Keli 'ino- in the title cut, performed in English. "True al mele about land shells hopono) Beamer. by performing Hawaiian Way," another in English, was com- and a water-fetching his well-known "Ku 'u Hoa" po ed by Beamer for his mother, hula master and plover, was set to music about the soft-eyed •. mountain- cultural expert "Aunty Nona" Kapuailohia by Aunty Nona, and per- dwelling sweetheart. Beamer, and combines light but effective vocals formed with Keola's An instrumental, "Wao Lipo," by Olomana's Jerry Santos. "Old Man Pueo," a trademark 'ohe hano ihu recalls the sounds of the deep for- previously recorded original of Beamer's, is (nose flute). est and is combined in medley with fresh and vibrant. "Le'ahi," the classic Kawena Piiku'i's "Ke Ao Nani." But the Hawaiian selections are the "crowning about Honolulu Harbor Outstanding. glory" of this CD. Nothing terribly new, with and "Diamond Head" is Like the pahoehoe lava flow songs like "Kane 'ohe" and "Hula 0 Makee," but loaded with kaona or double entendre depicted on the cover, "Island Born" the inclusion of seldom-heard lyrics paint a about a bobbing buoy at the mouth of Honolulu represents a smooth, timeless founda- much more complete picture. "Aia i ka lihi 0 ka Harbor that churns the ocean. Seldom heard tion and a benchmark in Hawaiian music for 'aina, kahi a ke aloha i walea ai. Walea ana 'oe verses include one that describes an "amazing generations hence to strive for. me ke onaona, ku 'u lei hulu mamo pili ike anu." carriage driver who brings the passenger into full For information on Keola Beamer's statewide (There at the boundary of the district is where recline: "Kapaianaha 'uhe 'uhene, kahi kalaiwa "Island Born" concert tour, call 732-7242. or love delights. You will enjoy the fragrance, my 'uhe'uhene, ka lawe no a kiki 'i pau 'uhe'uhene." visit online at www.beamer.com. • mamo feather lei, held close in the cold). Verses Beamer s respect for tradition and ability to ______EDUCATION Innovative programs benefit leeward Q'ahu kamali'i By Sherlyn Franklin Goo their children, and hopes to Nanakuli Elementary School, Good and Kathryn Au eventually earn a degree in early Beginnings Alliance and other education. supporters. The authors are officers of On Tuesday and Thursday morn- Barbra Kaimuloa Bates, commu- the Institute for Native Pacific ings, Michelle and assistant Joy nity counselor for the Ka Lama Education and Culture. This column Stevens set up learning centers Education Academy, encourages is coordinated by Dr. David Sing, with such activities as kapa print- Leeward Coast residents to pursue director of Nti Pua No'eau. ing, laua'e leaf printing, sand or teaching careers, acknowledging water play, and the Keiki Book Bag, the high turnover of teachers in that ichelle Mahuka is the a book lending project. A monthly district. Ka Lama is administered Katla Watson reads with Mom and Dad at mother of two boys, four NOnOkuli Elementary. Photo courtesy: theme is developed, usually by INPEACE, and is funded INPEACE M and six, and lives on the Hawaiian or local oriented. Parents by the Administration for Native Nanakuli homestead with her also benefit from learning about Americans and the Atherton Family Nae'ole who teaches at Nanakuli husband. She is the driving force car seat safety, CPR and dental Foundation. Intermediate, and Waianuhea behind an innovative The Ka Lama Preservice Victorino, now at Ma'ili Elem- program, "Na makua me na Cohort has successfully entary. Altogether, 18 cohort gradu- Keiki 0 Wai 'anae, a play guided many to pursue ates teach at Leeward schools. group that meets two education degrees and, like For information on the Na Makua to three times a week Bates, return to the commu- a me nli Keiki playgroup, call at Nanakuli Elementary nity to teach. Bates did Michelle Mahuka at 668-2932. School. Participants are pre- her student teacher with For information on Ka Lama school children from the Clinton Hirai, her own Education Academy and Preservice community who come with elementary teacher when Cohort, call Barbra Kaimuloa Bates their parents or care givers. she attended Nanaikapono at 696-8312. • Two years ago, Michelle Elementary School. was watching a program INPEACE is proud of the sponsored by the Good Keiki from POnana Leo 0 Wai'anae enjoy story time at the graduates of the cohort. Beginnings Alliance that Hawai'i State Library. Photo courtesy: INPEACE Those 10 Kalama focused on brain research care, and hear special guest Cohort I are Marga-rita documenting the critical importance speakers. Lani Alo-Chu and Larri- Mai kapae i ke a'o a ka makua, of the formative years and their The play mornings are adminis- lynn Holu Tama-shiro, teach- aia he ola ma laila (Do not set aside impact on success later in life. tered by INPEACE with funding ers at Makaha Elementary the teachings of one's parents for there is Since then, Michelle has been from the Hawai'i Community School, and Corrina Luna, life there). .' unstoppable in her crusade to Foundation, James and Abigail ateacher at Wai 'anae ele- provide information for Nanakuli Campbell Foundation, Queen mentary. Kalama Cohort II M.K. Pilku 'i, 'Olelo No'eau families in obtaining the best for Lili 'uokalani Children's Center, graduates are Germaine ACLU offers advice on your right to protest Text courtesy of the ACLU. demonstrating. all speech actIvity due to their a permit before holding rallies or 2. Where can we pass out leaflets "special functions," such as a demonstrations that go over a he American Civil Liberties or hold a rally, march or demon- military base. A location may also specific number of participants. Union (ACLU) of Hawai'i stration? allow leafleting but may prohibit Courts have said that some permit T realizes that individuals may Generally, on any public side- other activities such as rallies or requirements are permissible want to partICipate in activIties in walk, park, or other traditional picketing. to ensure public safety and response to the Rice vs. Cayetano public area. Expressive activity is 4. What about schools, universi- peacefulness. Permit requirements, United States Supreme Court deci- allowed in these public forums so ties and lobbies of public however, must be specific and can- sion. The ACLU is providing, as a long as it does not interfere too buildings? not distinguish between groups or public service, this brochure about much with the rights and activities Lobbies are not always open to speakers. Check with local govern- your right to protest. of others (example: demonstrators speech activities. However, if they ment agencies if you need a permit. The First Amendment of the Bill may not block pedestrians or are made available for political It you have trouble getting one, of Rights, part of the United States traffic). Government can regulate campaigning, artistic performances, contact the ACLU at 808.522.5900. Constitution, protects the right of how these activities take place but etc., they must be made available 7. What about marches? all voices to be heard as well as not on the basis of their content or for other similar speech activities. Most times, marches are allowed the right of the people to gather message. Government can say "no" to on public sidewalks, streets or other peacefully and ask their government 3. What is a "public forum?" protest activities by non-students on places. Government may regulate to take action regarding their -A location generally open to the sidewalks, streets or other places the time, place and manner of concerns. public and used for the communi- near primary and secondary schools the event to avoid traffic jams, Courts have said government can cation of views on political and while they are in session if they accidents, etc .. Please check if you set some rules regulating these social issues (example: streets, interfere with school activities (too need a permit. activities if it is necessary to protect sidewalks, parks, public plazas, much noise, too many people). 8. What should I do if confronted public safety or prevent major or the areas outside public audi- Most times, protest activities on the by a police officer? conflict in the community. This toriums, stadiums, courts, and public areas of state university First, do not argue. Be courteous. brochure does not answer all the legislative buildings). property are entitled to broad First Ask to talk to the officer in charge questions regarding - speech and - Where the activity does not Amendment protection. and explain that you are not disrupt- protest rights but is only a general overly interfere with the normal 5. What about private property? ing anyone else's activities and that guideline. Contact the appropriate use of the location. If persons engage in speech activ- your activity is protected by the government agency for rules about - A location related in some way ities on private property against the First Amendment. If you do not the use of specific areas. If you feel to the activity, such as being the wishes of the owner, they may be obey an officer, you can be arrested your rights have been violated, call actual or symbolic target of the subject to arrest and prosecution. and taken from the scene. You will the ACLU at 808.522.5900. protest. (Example: unemployed Please check with management of not be convicted if a court later says 1. What speech activities are workers marching around the shopping centers and malls prior to your First Amendment rights were protected by the First Amendment? unemployment office). engaging in speech activities there. violated. If you are arrested under Making speeches, handing out Note: Courts have ruled that cer- 6. Do we need to get a permit? these circumstances, contact the leaflets, rallies, carrying posters, tain pub:ic forums can be closed to In some locations, you need to get ACLU at 808.522.5900. • EmIIIIIIIIIIII.. __ ----__ ------__ ------______YOUR HEALTH Ola ka inoa (The name lives) By Claire Hughes distant past, water ran freely from stream into the ocean, to begin their were harvested, they were rolled Department of Health the rainy rna uka areas, forming annual migratory journey around down the hill. A mo'olelo tells how streams that ran into the ocean on the island of O'ahu . These large a pesky rat bit into a stem of 'uala, n Hawai'i, towns and districts the Wai 'anae coas t. Mullet spawned 'anae would swim down the lee- freeing the sweet potato and caus- often are identified by geo- and their young were born and grew ward coast toward Le'ahi (Diamond ing it to roll down the hill. I learned I graphical characteristics or in these streams. The full-grown Head), around Hanauma Bay, past that sweet potatoes grown on hi torical events, or they carry the mullets, 'anae, would swim down- Kane'ohe, along the Windward 'Ualaka'a, grew to a very large size, name of mythical spirits and and rolling them downhill, simpli- famou inhabitants. Unfortunately, fi ed the harvesting and saved not many peak Hawaiian and the constant repair of baskets used to meaning of the e names are over- carry them down. looked and unappreciated. For The mo 'olelo of Kauhi, the sleep- example, WaikiJd means spouting ing giant of Manoa who rests water, with wai meaning fresh atop Wa 'ahila Ridge, illustrates water, tream or river. The fame of many site names in tIe valley. WaiJdki, therefore, is based on its Kahalaopuna was a beautiful woman fresh water, not the ocean and of Manoa, who descended from beach. great mana. Her grandfather was In traditional times, the rna kai Aka'aka (laughter), a ridge in the boundarie of the Manoa-Makiki back of Manoa valley and her ahupua 'a formed WaikIki, which grandmother was Nalehuaaka'aka, was then productive in kalo and the lehua blossoms growing on other crops. According to Piiku'i Manoa ridge. Her parents were and Elbert, WaikikI was named for twin deities. Kahaukani, the hau the water that would eventually be tree wind, was her father and drained from the surrounding area Kauakuahine, sister rain, was her to create the Ala Wai canal. mother. Her 'aumakua were the Many seaside locations have pueo clan who lived on Pu 'upueo in names that start with wai and are Manoa. All of these are place names usually derived from a spring, Long before Queen Kapl'olani Park was home to the Honolulu Zoo a nd the Waiklki in Manoa. stream or river in the area. Shell, ponds and waterways flowed through the landscape, resulting from spout- This exceptional young woman The origin of the name Wai 'anae Ing springs (wai kikl). The Ala Wai Canal was built in 1920 to drain the area for married Kauhi from Kailua. Alas, is a fascinating story. In the not too development. Image: Guava Graphics. theirs was a tragic story of love, jealousy and rage. Their love was coast and around Ka 'ena, returning defiled and, ultimately, Kauhi was to spawn in the Wai 'anae streams of turned to stone. He rests atop their birth, there to begin the cycle Wa'ahila ridge. The Natives are Restless again. These are but two examples of the Fishermen around the island were misuse and destruction of our natu- Na Lei Hu Lu I Ka Weki u aware of this phenomenon and ral resources. The planned 130-ft. Patrick Makuakane, Director caught the 'anae to feed their tall utility poles that are scheduled 'ohana. Now, most of the water that to be planted along Wa'ahila Ridge filled the streams is diverted into are another. We are told that the irrigation systems. The streams are poles are necessary to provide bone dry, bringing an end to a natu- power to our ever-growing popula- ral cycle, an end to an organic way tion. Perhaps, other ways can be of feeding one's family. found that are more respectful of 'Ualaka'a in Makiki is another our environment and do not mar and example of the destruction modern destroy forever the natural beauty times have visited upon the islands. of our island world. And, perhaps, 'Ualaka'a means rolling sweet pota- Kauhi can serve as silent guardian to. Under Kamehameha I, the hilL, over Wa 'ahila to prevent further now known as Round Top, was cule irreparable damage. • tivated in 'uala. When the 'uala This comp elling theatrica l dance production explores the im pa ct of the missionaries, and celeb rates the strength and BY THE FBI resilie nce of the Hawaiian culture. • Male and Female Special Agents • Must possess 4-year college degree from an accredited institution Friday, March 23, 2001, 7:30 pm • Mainland and possible Hawaii employment • Law, accounting, engineering, computer science, foreign languages, law enforcement, military, business/finance, Saturday, March 24, 2001, 7:30 pm scientific/technical, and health care/medical-related background, and three/two years strong professional/investigative/managerial Sunday, March 25, 2001, 2:00 pm work experience desired • 23 to 36 years of age Hawai'i Theatre, 1130 BetheL Street, Honolulu • Drug use policy/drug testing mandatory • Entry-level salary is $37,842 with additional compensation of $9,460 for overtime (Plus locality pay) For more information contact: 528-0506 Special Agent Recruiter Kol Wong Tickets $20-$30 reserved (808) 56&4300 www.naLeihuLu.org An Equal Opportunity Employer www.fbijobs.com ------______BUSINESS IN HAWAI ' I OHA loan offers Wai'anae man new design for success in pareau business By Caitriona Kearns The patterns Pualoa prints are sim- batch cutting fabric. Now Pualoa ple stenciled cutouts of kapa border has a new contractor and pays more OZo Pualoa starts hi s work- patterns with floral and leaf motifs for quality cuts. "Now I pay 50 day at 6 a.m. and by 4 p.m. of ferns and palms. The fabric cents a cut to have it cut the way I B he is free to stroll down the is placed between two wire want it," Pualoa said. "This last beach just a block from his grids, which leaves a watermarked, order I got we cut and washed about house. Hokii, his energetic German textured pattern similar to the one 40 pieces and I got 35 perfect ones. Shepherd pup comes along with used on kapa. Ironing is the final I have my fingers crossed that it him. Pualoa is a skilled crafter in step that sets the dye. continues to be so good." dying and printing fabrics for the When Pualoa first left Hawai 'i in Pualoa measures success in his production of Tahitian style pareaus 1969, he got a job in construction ability to pay his mortgage and of which he makes and sell s for in Alaska making $1,000 a week. provide for his wife's post-graduate wholesale distribution locally to Since then he has run his own studies at V.H. Manoa. In the begin- Nohea Gallery, Bishop Museum's businesses. Pualoa was also a kayak ning they both worked side by side. shop Pacifica and many other instructor in Alaska, running his William "Bozo" Pualoa lays out his sten- Now she surges the edges of his cils for printing. FtoIo: CaIlr10na Kearns galleries. In Japan, two hula supply own shop. In 1989, Pualoa came fabrics. "This business is the net companies offer his wares. Top back to Hawai 'i to farm on a home- that allows me to feed my family. quality pieces are sold wholesale stead granted to him on Hawai 'i and Revolving Loan Fund to help him When the fishing is bad you either while the lesser grade pareaus are discovered to his· surprise there transition into manufacturing his fish harder and get less fish or you sold at craft fairs and flea markets. would be a seven-year delay for own pareaus. The loan was $50,000 quit," Pualoa said. "We just contin- Pualoa imports dyes from infrastructure development. Instead and is now close to its final payment ue." Good advice from a successful Marsais, France, that react to the of farming, Pualoa started selling after having been extended from OHA loan recipient. infra red light spectrum whereby a pareaus that were supplied by three five to seven years. . For more information about pattern is imprinted on fabric as the different Tahitian printers. Then in "Business is up and down," said OHA's loan fund, call 594-1924. light makes negative and positive 1993, Pualoa received a business Pualoa. Since June, Pualoa has had For Pualoa Company call 696-8736. areas like a photographic process. loan from OHA's Native Hawaiian inconsistent quality work from his fabric cutters whom he contracts for • FAMILY REUNIONS Hano!Iano The family of Anahu, and Rose Kamaile. Other 144 Ka'ie'ei PI. , Hilo, HI 96720, Kepaa I Pakaki - We are in search Charles Kealo Hanohano are plan- linked family names include 808-959-1607; Germaine Kila, 91- of any 'ohana descending from ning a reunion July 4 at Nanakuli Dominis and Purdy. One of 1363 Maliko St., 'Ewa, HI 96706, William B. Kepaa and Annie Beach Park. His three wives were Kaleiokamoku's children was 681-3431; Lester and Roberta Delos Kalaauhina and their children: Mary K. Kawaha, Rose Waiki and William Naleilehua Purdy. Other Reyes, P.O. Box 1345, Kaunakakai, Edward, Miriam, Makaopio, Annie, Rose (Anana Dung) Kahoano. All linked families are Dominis, Parker, HI 96748, 808-553-3908; and Diane Hoopii, William, Mikala, Kailaka, descendants are welcome. For Pahau and many other Hawai 'i Rocha Carlos, 41-984 Waikupanalu John and Mary. The Pakaki side is information, call Solomon (Eddie) island names. Please contact Lloyd St., Waimanalo, HI 96795, 259- from Kumulani and Kaiona. We Hanohano at 668-2838; Ralph N. Ching at 808-889-5867, or write 6478. know of one grandniece, Belinda Hanohano at 677-1328; Betty to P.O. Box 787, Kapa'au, HI Leinani. Martin in Hilo at 808-969-4821; 96755. Kelley - A Kelley reunion is being Except for immediate families, and in Kohala, Sharon Moniz, planned for July 27-29 by the our 'ohana doesn't recall any 808-889-5481. Kaupiko A Kaupiko 'ohana grandchildren of Edward Albert and reunion event. Now is the time. reunion is planned for Aug. 10-12, Maraea Nama1'!..oe Kelley. Grandpa Plea!,e send family contact informa- KahanaoiIPomaikai - A reunion in Hilo. All Kaupiko 'ohana and Grandma Kelley had eight tion so we can begin planning an meeting is planned for March 17, 5 are welcome. Those interested in daughters and four sons. Daughters 'ohana event together. Write to p.m., at Edward Kahanaoi's resi- organizing and planning should are Meali'i Richardson Kalama, Angie Pakaki Kelley at 32 Au PI., dence, 89-564 Puakolu St. in call Alberta Kaupiko Nathaniel in Irene Raphael, Mary Kaoihana, Pa'ia, HI 96779; call 808-579- Wai 'anae. Phone is 668-8310. For Hilo at 808-959-9865; or Spencer Adele Delmendo, Beatrice Miller, 9593; or mail hawaiianprint- more information, call Jeanne (Buzzy) Yim on O'ahu at 395-2466. Bernice Chee, Ruby Kalama and [email protected] Kahanaoi at 668-7911. We urge all For assistance will air, hotel and car Ellen Jane Hale. Sons are 'ohana to attend. arrangements, call Seawind Tours Lawrence, Walter, Ned and KiihiolPupuka - The 'ohana of and Travel at 949-4144 or 1-800- Clarence Kelley. We wQuld like to Lui Kaflele Kiihio and Margaretha Kaleo/Tilton - Descendants of 424-3324. update the family tree and mailing Pupuka is planning a reunion James Makoleokalani Kaleo and list. For information, call Hernietta July 7-8 at Honaunau Beach, South Louisa Kau 'a Tilton are having a Kawa'auhau - The descendants "Sista" Clemons - at 734-3834, Kona, Hawai 'i. Descendants include reunion on Memorial Day weekend. of the Kawa'auhau brothers - Harriet Kelley at 533-2043, or Billy Mokuohai, Laninui, Palakiko, Please contact us if you have Daniel (wife: Ali'ikapeka Kaliuna, Kelley at 946-6110. Kumulau, Kaaihue, Malia, Ahn, pictures of ancestors to bring to the children: Pahio, Kahalepo, Lupua, Shin, Keliikinolua, Kina, reunion. For information, contact Keli'ikuli, Kahanapule, Kapeliela, Keoho - A Keoho reunion is Kelekolio, Kelepole, Kekuewa and Lorraine Adolpho at 808-244-0663; Kaulahao and Paulo); Philip planned for June 8-10 at Kololio Lahapa. For information, call Douglas Sado at 808-244-5647; or (wife: Kahele Ka 'aiwaiU, children: Beach Park, O'ahu. Mini-carnival, George and Trina Cho on O'ahu Pedro Sado Jr. at 808-572-0185, Kaleikauea, Makia Kekumu, Kauka family storytelling and 'ono mea 'ai at 488-1827, email keokiokon email [email protected]. and Ha'aheo); and John (wife: is planned for the weekend. All - @aol.com; or Henry and Bea Cho Waiwai'ole, children: James and descendants of George and Fanny in Kona at 808-328-2367. Kamaile - I am looking for Henry K. Hart, Anna, Keli'ihelela Keoho are welcomed and appreciat- genealogical information on my and Auli ana); are having a family ed. Planning committee needs your Kupono INakuihaaweawe '- The maternal great-great-grandmother, reunion June 28-31, at Miloli 'i Park contact number and addresses. descendants of Kupono (1778) and Kaleiokamoku Kamaile from in South Kona. Please contact us so Please call Lani Bryant at Nakuihaaweawe (1780), their chil- Hawai'i island. She has also been. we can update the mailing list and 293-7016; Ku ' uipo Julius at listed as Mrs. John Kaluakapanui information. Bill Kahele, 222-5381 or 689-730 I. See REUNIONS on page 13 EmIIIIIIIIIIII______OHA FINANCIAL REPORT F i sea lYe art 0 0 ate 5 e t e m be r 3 0, 2 0 0 0 ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, CHANGES IN FUND 'BALANCES ASSETS FUNDS ACCOUNT REVENUES GROUPS Cash in State Treasury $ 10,338,719 State general fund appropriations $ 2,519,663 Cash in outside accounts 17,616,578 Public land trust 1,648,174 Accounts/other receivables 1,680,502 Dividend and interest income 3,805,244 otes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful 13,246,258 Native Hawaiian Rights Fund 22,085 accounts of $4,483,264 Federal and other grants 41,834 Interest/dividends receivable 1,874,951 Newspaper ads, donations, other revenues 1,978 Interfund receivable 222,799 Non-imposed fringe benefits 29,998 Prepaid expenses and security deposits 514,518 Investments 349,621,421 TOTAL REVENUES $ 8,068,977 Land/building $1,129,242 Leasehold improvements 538,405 EXPENDITURES Machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures 1,565,396 Current programs: Provided for payment of: • Board of Trustees $ 357,757 • Vacation benefits/comp time off 605,768 • Administration 1,279,629 482,694 • Estimated claims and judgments • Program Systems 1,869,848 61,780 • Operating lease rents/capital lease • Hawaiian Rights 455,577 TOTAL ASSETS $395,115,746 $4,383,285 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 3,962,811 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 4,106,166 Liabilities: Due to tate $ 110,000 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Accounts/other pay abies 1,684,697 Realized gain on sale of investments $ 2,266,210 Inter-fund payable 222,799 $605,768 Net increase (decrease) in unrealized gain (loss) on investments held (3,479,131) Vacation benefits/compo time off 11,838 Lapse of cash to State General Fund (63,394) Operating lease rents 482,694 Operating inter-fund transfers in 249,567 Estimated claims and judgments 49,942 Operating inter-fund transfers out (249,567) Capital lease obligation TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 2,017,496 $1,150,242 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ (1,276,315) Fund Equity: EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources Investments in fixed assets over expenditures and other financing uses $ 2,829,851 Fund balance $3,233,043 • Reserved $ 17,735,490 • De ignated 40,679,118 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 390,268,398 • Undesignated 334,683,642 Total Fund Equity $393,098,250 $3,233,043 FUND BALANCE END OF PERIOD $ 393,098,249 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $395,115,746 $4,383,285 \01, 1'1101 1('1/1 tll'/'IOI"ItII/O/l "I/" '/I,hllll' \ 11, ,'/1 11110, //11<'111 o/lic, /('11/11' fill,' Ih, tlI>o" iI/(' //IlclII.lilc·" 101 IIr(' I i" ill ), 1/1 :lO()1 lrolll l llil I. :lO()() \c 1'1 W. :lOO() REUNIONS from page 12 NEWSBRIEFS from page 4 dren: Kaiama, Kanehailua, Kahinu Kaleo (Ahue), Isaac form . "There are more people outside of Hawai 'i who teach and dance Kaualiinea, Puleimoku, Anapehe of Kilinahe Kaleo, Charles Kanaina hula," said Conference Coordinator Noe Noe Wong-Wilson. Japan and Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai'i. Descen- Kaleo, Bessie Kekaukapu Kaleo Mexico alone count thousands of schools teaching hula. "Ka 'Aha Hula ding 'ohana would like to share (Pedro), Thomas Kauloakeahi '0 Halauaola is designed to provide a meaningful, cultural experience to information with interested 'ohana Kaleo, Florence Kuuleikaimana those who do not have the benefit of practicing this Hawaiian tradition in and plan a future reunion. On Kaleo (lchinose) and Nancy Hawai ' i. Hilo offers a variety of venues, cultural sites and landscapes that O'ahu caJi Annie Purdy at 263- Kaiminaauao Kaleo (Sado). The embody the hula in both spiritual and body forms." 6982;in Kona, Edwina (Kelemana) event will be held on Maui next The conference is open to all, and will feature dozens of kumu hula Ll anes, 808-326-4154 or email Memorial Day weekend, May 25- and other resources who will conduct classes, lectures, panel alexandeb002@ hawaii. IT.com 27. A family reunion is being di scussions and site visits. As many "po'e hula" are encouraged planned on the island of Maui. to participate and help shape this important endeavor of foundations Meeau - I am trying to trace my For information, call Lorraine dedicated to the well-being and perpetuation of the myriad traditions great-great- grandmother, Meeau Adolpho, 244-0663; Douglas Sado, associated with hula. (origin unknown), wife of Eugene 244-5647; Pedro Sado, 572-0185; To register or for information, call 808-934-7722; fax Bal of France. He became citizen of or email PMMPUKA@aoLcom. 808-974-7708; email hula @hilo.net; visit online at www.hulaconfer- Kingdom of Hawai ' i in 1858, and ence.org, or write to Ka 'Aha Hula '0 Halauaola at P.O. Box 6159, Hilo, married her at St. Anthony Catholic Wright - Kaaukai IKoo-Kapahu- HI 96720. Church in Wailuku that same year. nui - The descendants of William They moved to Moloka'i and owned E. Wright and Emily Kaaukai and pro perty in Piiko'o. There are six Henry Koo and Rebecca aka children that we know of, including "Lipeka" or "Kailioha" Kapahunui Emma, who married Francis are planning a reunion July 27-29. QUEST enrollment Skirving Dunn on Moloka' i, offici- For more information, next meeting ated by Father Damien. Bal arrived date, location and time, contact, on For the first time since its 1994 inception, the enrollment cap on the in Hawai ' i with fellow passengers O'ahu: Ethelynne at 808-845-1673 QUEST medical program is being lifted, until program beneficiaries Dudoit and Duvauchelle. We or send email [email protected]; reach 125,000. Persons whose applications were denied due to the enroll- believe that Meeau died in 1885, Alvin K. Wright, 808-845-4713, or ment cap and who meet certain criteria should contact the Med-QUEST and wonder if her remains are on send email [email protected]; Division Eligibility Office no later than March 15. Applicants must be Moloka'i. To our knowledge, there Alane Dalit, 808-845-0114 or send Hawai'i residents; must provide a Social Security number; Must be a U.S. are no exi tinggovernment records. email [email protected]; On citizen or qualified alien; have assets less than the limit of $2000 for one, If you have information, contact Hawai ' i island: Renee Carvalho $3,000 for two and $250 for each additional household member; and have Don Garcia by email at mailto: 808-959-0353 or send email to a monthly income not exceeding 100 percent of the federal poverty level: talyne@ hgea.org, write to 2036 [email protected]; On the main- $800 one person; $1,078, two persons; $1,356, three persons; $1,635, Kolo PL, Wai luku, HI 96793, or call land: Sherrilynn K. Flowerree (San fo ur persons; and up. To have your application reconsidered or for addi- 808-244-3269. Diego, CA), 619-264-4433 or send tional information, call the Med-QUEST Division Eligibility Section or email to shksf@pacbeILnet. • Unit nearest you: Dillingham, 587-3521; Kapolei, 692-7364; Hilo, Tilton - A reunion is planned 933-0339; Kona, 327-4970; Maui, 243-5780; Kaua'i, 241-3575; Lana'i, for the descendants of James 565-7102; and Moloka'i, 553-1758. • Makoleokalani and Louisa Kauwa Tilton. Their offspring are Mary ------____.-IIIIIIIIIIIIDI Usefu I Add resses M A R K E T p L A c E Mdkeke Classifieds only Type or clearly write your 24-word-or-Jess ad and mail to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA at 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Honolulu, m 96813. $12.50 Make check payable to OHA. ' • ...... I I 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 FREE INFORMATION. HEAVENLY HANA KEOKEA, MAUl: 2-acre $95 - 112 gal. Call Honolulu, HI 96813 BECOME AN INTER- HOME: 3-bdrms, 2-bath, lot, $75,000, or best offer. O'ahu: 808-262-7887. Phone: 808.594.1888 NET MILLIONAIRE!: 2-car garage, covered 50% Hawaiian. Call: 221- Fax: 808.594.1865 Make money using your lanai, furnished w/many 4815. BIG ISLAND, MOKE'S websites: www.OHA.org computer. Reach global extras, vertical blinds, ELECTRIC: Residential, markets. Hawaiians carpet, fans in all rooms. HANA,MAUI commercial, quality work. www.aI14aloha.org already successful at it. Very private on I-acre (WAI' ANAPANAPA): Weekend trouble calls. www.NativeHawaiians.com Call: 808-873-8112 for w/fruits & flowers. (FS). 4.00 acres (FS) Land for Call: 808-959-2624. emai l: [email protected] details. Details call: 808-293- sale. Private, special, 5479. wooded parcel. Last prop- . SALE BY OWNER, BIG East Hawai'i (Hilo) 4-SALE, MOLOKA'I: erty before state park and ISLAND, WAIMEA: 2- 101 Aupuni St., Ste. 209-210 1 acre Hawaiian FOR SALE OF 2 LOTS: ocean. $265,000. Call: years, home, comer lot. Hilo, HI 96720 Homestead, 3 structures Both - Leilani Estate, Clare Ventura, Millennium 3-Bdrm, 3-bath, garage, Phone: 808.933.0418 (3-bdrm, a studio room, 44,628 sq.ft.,$35,000. and Realty at !rn-283-7299. solar insulated walls, Fax: 808.933.0421 huge building, concrete 40,000 sq.ft. $12,000. $130,000, offer. Call: driveway,.chain link fence. near Pohoiki Bay, Puna, 'OPIHI FROM BIG 808-885-2747 or 808-883- West Hawai'i (Kona) Call Realtor "Shirley" at Island of Hawai 'i. Call ISLAND: For Graduation, '2747. • 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 1-808-567-6363 for more Tony or Napua 808-325- weddings, political party information. 7017. luau's, etc. Real ono, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 fresh frozen, $189 - gal, Phone: 808.329.7368 Fax: 808.326.7928 Moloka'i / LaJa'i CALENDAR from page 9 Kulana 'Oiwi March 30, 31 - P.O. Box 1717 information, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 'Ladies Night Out.' call Bill Phone: 808.553.3611 Correa at Fax: 808.553.3968 373-4190 or he all-female production opens 479-9870. Tau Dance Theatre's fifth season Kaua'i / Ni'ihau with new works choreo- 3-3100 Koh i6 Hwy., Ste. C4 graphed by Rachel Berman Lihu'e, HI 96766-1153 March 23-25 - with photographer Kim Phone: 808.241.3390 The Natives are Restless. Taylor Reese, Marie Fax: 808.241.3508 Takazawa, Betsy Fisher and Esther Izuo. Other peiform- ers include Pua Melia and Maui Patrick Makuakane's critically- Halau 0 Kekuhi. 8 p.m. 140 Ho'ohana St. , Ste. 206 acclaimed production of music, hula and politics is Leeward Community Kahului, HI 96732 back in Honolulu for its second College 'Theatre. $15, Phone: 808.243.5219 year. The cast includes members $10 students. For Fax: 808.243.5016 of Na Lei Hulu i ka Wekiu, information, call Makuakane's San Francisco-based halau. Natives 488-8017. explores the impact of the missionaries,a nd celebrates the strength and resilience of Hawaiian Culture. OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Mar 30 - Apr 1 - Hawai'i Theatre. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.,. Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $20-$30. For additional information, visit online at 8th Annual East Maui www.naleihulu.org. For tickets, call the Hawai'i Taro Festival. Randy Ogata ADMINISTRATOR Theatre at 528-0506 . • Celebrate the restoration of Hawaiian traditions through Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA Staff Mar 24 - April 30- kalo culture, music, hula, arts, crafts, food and more. Cultural activities, cultural sport activities at Hana Ryan Mielke "Hawaiian Stories" by Hiko'ula Ballpark. Call for times and locations. For information, Programs and information director Hanapl. call 808-248-8972. • Manu Boyd Public information specialist/editor Michael McDonald Saturday, March 24 - opening reception for "Hawaiian Publications specialist Stories" exhibit of silk screens by Hiko'ula Hanapi at Volcano Art Center Gallery, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit open Above: Rachel Berman is among performers in " Ladies Night Vacant Out: March 30, 31 . Photo: Sunstar. Publications editor daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. -Volcano Art Center Gallery 808-967-7565. Caitriona Kearns Media production specia list Leialoha Lono'ae'a PIO secretary Charles Ogata NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that human skeletal remains Volunteer Burial Notice were discovered in TMK6-2-l:01 Pua'ena Point, Waialua, O'ahu. Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs In the vicinity were Land Commission claims 2752 to Nana, 2855 Public Information Office to Kahoohano, 2849 to Kaanana, 2940 to Kahoohano, 3703 to Notice to Readers Moo, and 7497 to Kaukai. Persons having any knowledge of the identity or history of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA will accept for cons ideration news these human skeletal remains are asked to contact Kala 'au releases and letters to the editor on topics of releva nce Wahilani of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, State ilnd interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as well as ca lendar events and reunion notices. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA reserves Historic Preservation Division, 33 S. King St., Ste. 155, the right to edit al l material for length and content, or not Honolulu, HI 96813 or call 587-00JO, to publish as available space or other considerations may require. Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA does not accept unso- Treatment of the human remains shall occur in accordance with licited manuscripts. Deadline for submissions is the Section 6E-43.6, HRS. Individuals responding must be able to pighth day of every month. Late submissions are cons id- pred only on a space-available basis. adequately demonstrate family connection to the human remains or individuals once buried in the TMK 6-2-1:01. Responses must © 2001 Office of Hawai ian Affa irs. All rights reserved. be received within 30 days following publication, • ' mDIIIIIIIIIII______... Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) NHHSP is funded by the U.S. Public Health Service and administered by Kamehameha Schools. The program provides scholarships to Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in the following health professions: AllopathiC/Osteopathic Physician (MD or DO) with Master of Public Health (MPH or MS) with a specialty a specialty in a primary health care field of study in Health Education, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health or Health Administration and Planning Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA) Clinical Psychologist (PhD) with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy ' Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife or Dentist (DDS or DMD) Public Health Nurse (MSN, BSN) Dental Hygienist (DH) Registered Nurse (ADN) Master of Social Work (MSW) with a specialty in a primary care field of study ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be Native Hawaiian with SERVICE REQUIREMENT: In return for each year of proof of u.s. citizenship and must be enrolled or accepted fmancial support (maximum of four years), program partici- into an accredited health profession'S training program. pants incur a year of full-time clinical service to Native Hawaiians in specified locations. The minimum service obli- SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants are selected based gation is two years. Service obligation begins after the par- on work experience; academic record; interest in providing ticipant has completed hislher course of study and any primary care service; experience/interest in working with approved residencies and fellowships. Native Hawaiians in a community-based or rural setting; and knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, language and values. APPLICATION DEADLINE-APRIL 6, 2001 To receive an application and for more information contact: NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Kamehameha Schools HEALTH REsouRCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION KAMEHAMEHA ScHOOLS 1850 Mairuakane Street, Building E • Honolulu HI 96817-1830 PuBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (808) 842·8562 - Phone • (808) 842-8540 - Fax ______IIIIIIIIIIIIIID • What do you really know about Kamehameha Schools? While you have probably read much about Kamehameha Schools in the daily news over the past few years, we bet your knowledge about our educational programs and accomplish- ments and our endowment policies is limited. The simple matching test below is designed to help you find out just how much you know or don't know. Take the test and check out your I mua Quotient (we've provided the correct answers at the bottom of the page)! A. KS operates 1) Quality kindergarten through F. KS Press publishes 31 preschools grade 12 education Hawaiian history and enrolling 1,100 cultural curriculum 3- and 4-year-()lds rna terials in English statewide. 2) Quality prenatal/pre-kinder- and Hawaiian. garten educational services B. KS provides $250,000 in financial 3) English literacy skills G. Since 1977, KS students and staff aid to Hawaiians interested in careers have planted more than half-a-million in vocational education koa seedlings on 1,200 acres of KS and computer technology land on the slopes of Mauna Loa. 4) Hawaiian culture and language through ALU LIKE's Employment and Training Program H. KS partner and Hawai'i 5) Quality diverse career Goldman Sachs Technology Institute. development opportunities established an $874,000 fund to provide C. KS protects and enhances its watersheds 6) Stewardship of lands and college by maintaining catchment, storage, drainage resources scholarships for and filtration systems along with vegetation Native Hawaiians. buffers to prevent erosion of soil into streams. 1) Balancing educational and I. Kamehameha's K-3 cultural values with economic D. The 366,000 acres of Bernice Pauahi Reading Program Bishop's ancestral lands (52% agricultural, returns provides DOE schools 46% conservation and 2% residential, with large Hawaiian commercial and resort) are at the core of populations KS'effortsto 8) Protecting our land legacy instructional support, maximize spending additional staff, for educational parent workshops purposes while 9) Developing new resources and tutoring. ensuring the growth of the endowment. J. The Ke Ali'i Pauahi 10) Establishing business alliances Scholarship Fund to create learning opportunities has been created E. KS enrolls 3,550 K-12 students and scholarships to generate at its O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i new sources of campuses. One hundred percent revenue through of the class of 2000 applied to and Bonus question: development were accepted to 2- and 4-year Which Hawai'i independent and fund raising colleges nationwide. school is the largest in the nation? activities. Oteck your I mua Quotient Each correct answer (listed below) is worth 20 points. 180 or more: You're a Genius 'salt?lS p,mun aqlUI lomps luapuadapUI aql st? STomps l:"!qameqaWt?)I 140-179: Gifted and Talented slooq:lS luapuadapUJ fO uOllt?possV 100-139: Above average yeuollt?N alfl'OOv'v fO luaUITIolUa II IOOlf:lSald t? lf11M :.IaMSUY snu0s. Below 100: Please call 842-8881 for more information on our programs, or click on H (01 'I (6 'Q (8 '8 (1: ':) (9 ilKS Strategic Plan" under Planning on '£I (S 'd (v 'I (£ 'V (Z; '3: (I our home page at www.ksbe.edu. :SlaMSUY KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Founded and Endowed by the Legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop