l I , from the OFFICE O F HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Chairman's Desk Low Blow for Hawaiians By Moses K. Keale Sr., OHA Chairman An outpouring of protest fr om Hawaiian organiza . Volume 4. No. 2 "The L,Ving Water of QHA" Pepeluali (February) 1987 Trustee, Kauai and Niihau tions, individuals and the general public started on Through its National Hawaii and soon spread throughout the state. It was ap· Park Service, the U.S. parently because of this action that the National Park Government now plans to Service agreed to waive entrance fees for native Hawai · charge admission to all of ians on a limited basis. If Ho'olako Hawaii's national parks. While the reigonal director of the National Park Serv- 1987 you've been on outbound ice has been most cooperative and responsive, we still tours to the mainland do not condone this "limited basis" language. Give us where one or two national our dignity and just entitlements and permit Hawaiians parks are on your to walk our aina without restriction. Year of itinerary, then you know Rest assured that this agency and its Board of Trust· the Hawaiian that this is the situation ees will be monitoring the situation closely to insure that currently prevailing at no Hawaiian is denied the right to visit our traditional those parks. lands and suffer the indignity of being charged a fee. While a Park Service press release says that Hawai· This action of the government is insulting to all ians who come to the parks to attend religious gather· native people of the United States. Let us ku lokahi, be ings or to obtain native plant materials for Hawaiian reli· ever alert and prevent further things of this kind from gious purposes will not be charged a fee , perhaps this happening. Ho'olako 1987 is a time for us to stand proud waiver is not broad enough, and the National Park Servo as Hawaiians, identify and maintain our Hawaiian values ice needs to be more generous. and celebrate that reawakening throughout this Year of It should include other customary Hawaiian activities ' the Hawaiian. in addition to those associated with religion. Historical· ly, as well as in modern times, portions of Hawaii's na· tional parks have been used for cultural and other cere· Kupuna Worksh.op monial gatherings, subsistence fis hing, the gathering of plants and other flora . .. as well as for religious purposes. at OHA Feb. 20 I take exception to a policy requiring Hawaiians to A brown bag lunch kupuna workshop, sponsored by pay fees to visit these lands, vitally important to the the Education Division of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian lifestyle, as akin to charging a fee for the right will be held Friday, Feb. 20, fr om 9 a.m. to noon in the to go to church. One doesn't have to be trained in the OHA conference room at 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite legal profession to know that the First Amendment to 1500 (PanAm Building). . the U.S. Constitution specifically prohibits legislation Leading the workshop is Betty Kawohiokalani Jen· which would abridge the free exercise of religion. kins, OHA Community Kupuna Coordinator, who wi ll Under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, it be supported by Hawaii resource Kupuna Ulu Kana· is the official policy of the United States to protect and . kaole Garmon and Maile Lum Ho Vargo. ,.- preserve for native Hawaiians and other indigenous Workshop topic is "The' Hawaiian and his Relati on- people their inherent right of freedom to believe , ship to Pohaku." The public and kupuna from express and exercise theIr traditional religions, includ· everywhere are welcome. To assure reservations, ing but not limited to access to sites, use and possession phone Lisa Unciano at 946-2642. Those without brown of sacred objects and the freedom of worship through bags have several options on restaurants and fast food ceremonial and traditional rites. places available near the new OHA office.

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Hololako 1987 Celebration a/so at Mauna re-DawnProgram on Haleakcila Summit Opens Year-Long Observance of Year of the Hawaiian

By Kenny Haina, Editor where it received state and county appropriations. 1987, and a blue ribbon committee. The respective Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA His goal in this special year is to instill pride in being county committees plan their own celebrations. and Hawaiian, identify important Hawaiian values, raise the Akaka in his opening remarks likewise commended Ki'ope Raymond III consciousness of the Hawaiian core and celebrate that Kaulukukui "for initiating and bringing this year-long Maui Community Resource Specialist reawakening throughout the year. "Other ethnic celebration for Hawaiians to fruition; uplifting the spirit Ho'olako 1987- The Year of the Hawaiian-opened groups have done it so why not a year for the Hawai- of Hawaiians and all ethnic groups who live on these during the pre-dawn hours Jan. I on the summit of Hale- ians?" Kaulukukui had asked himself. beautiful islands." akala on Maui with Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Each county has a Ho'olako committee organized by Chairman Moses K. Keale Sr. and fellow Trustees Clar- Kaulukukui, who also serves as president of Ho'olako • See Pre-Dawn, Pg. 3 ence F.T. Ching of Oahu and Maui's Manu Kahaialii, complete with Ahu'ula, among the participants in a pro- gram of prayer, meditation and chants. Another program was held during the morning day- light hours a little later the same morning at Mauna 'Ala in Honolulu. It was sponsored by the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors with Healani Doane as co- ordinator and OHA Administrator Kamaki A. Kanahele III conducting the program. ational Park Service officials at Haleakala conserva- tively estimated the overflow crowd of residents and visitors to be about 1,000. The very firs t' event kicking off The Year of the Hawaiian drew a small group of chanters, dancers, OHA Trustees and other Hawaiian supporters to greet the first light of the new year- Ho'olako 1987. Torch-bearing runner Pia Aluli completed his ascent to the 10,000 feet summit from his start at 6,800 feet Hosmer Grove. Aluli was met at the summit by Leslie Kuloloio and together. they carried the torch to the cinder cone from where the Hawaiians began their cele- bration. Participants braved the cold morning temperatures, chanting, dancing and meditating, trying to reach out their ancestors. Chanter Kealii Reichel, Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt-Padilla, dancers Yukali Ohno and Cori Herrera and Kuloloio, were dressed in light, traditional garments more ideally suited for lower altitudes. Kulo- loio in fact was .dressed in only a malo at one point. OHA Chairman Keale described the celebration as ' one of the most beautiful and inspiring events he has Uncle Harry Mitchell of Keanae, left, with Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees Clarence F. T. Ching, ever witnessed. "It was just magnificent. The setting Oahu; Board Chairman Moses K. Keale Sr., Kauai and Niihau; Manu Kahaialii, Maui; and the Rev. David could not have been more perfect. It was such a pri- Kaalakea in the pre-dawn hours on Haleakala. Note ahu'ula worn by the Trustees. vilege to be there under a starlit pre-dawn morning and then watching the first sun moving upward, brightening the sky. It was very absorbing, making one feel in tune with the aina and the elements around him," Keale ex- claimed. "We were giving back to the creator, to the aina," is the way Kuloloio described the event. The two and one-half hour Mauna 'Ala program was also heavily sedated with chants, meditation and ad- dresses by Congressman Daniel K. Akaka and Hawai- ian businessman and publisher John Dominis Holt of Topgallant Publishing Co. Everyone was asked to clear the Mauna 'Ala grounds and line up outside the gate where Cy Bridges chanted the mele kahea, requesting Curator Lydia Namahana Maioho permission to enter the premises. As keeper of the bones, she responded in her rnele komo chant. The processional, led by the pulo'ulo'u stick borne by Melvin Kauila Clark and the spears of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors, began shortly after 9 a.m. with an estimated 300 people in attendance. Following the opening pule by the Rev. Darrow Aiona, Kanahele paid speciai tribute to Trustee Thomas K. (Uncle Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr., calling him "a man of vision who has made the Hawaiians proud." (' The Lord has given him mana and vision to do for his Hawaiian people what he must do. It is about time his people are recognized and what better time than in this year of Ho'olako 1987: The Year of the Hawaiian," Kanahele declared. Kaulukukui first came up with the idea of Ho'olako Office of Hawaiian Affairs Administrator Kamaki A. Kanahele III, with Trustee and Ho'olako 1987 presi- 1987 two years ago, first getting the OHA board to sup- dent Thomas K. (Uncle Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr. following with wife, Felice,.Ieads procession into Mauna port it and from there it gained momentum to the point 'Ala. Page 2 ('Ao'ao 'Elua) Duckworth Assumes rrhis column is open to all OHA them to express their mana'o. Opinions New MU,seum Title Trustccs'\licws of the individual Trustees and dono! the official pOSitioigfthe" ••,:",,·; Election of new officers and revisions to the charter "::.; ...... :;;.-.;:::;::-::;:::,::::::«:}).:/:::{:;:::;:::::::;.;-:;." and bylaws of the Bishop Museum Corporation high- ... lighted a recent special and regular meeting of the .Ou r Native Right ' agency. As a result of the revisions, these are now in By Moanikeala Akaka losing their social security check. effect: • Trustee, Hawaii Malia Puka 0 Ka Lani Church, Father George De- • Board of Trustees becomes Board of Directors. It is good to see that the Costa, his staff, parishioners, and community members • Titles of board officers change from president, vice National Park Service has are to be congratulated and thanked for sponsoring, president and secretary to chairman, vice chairman and been wise enough to ex· along with the Native Hawaiian Land Trust Trask secretary, respectively. empt ethnic Hawaiians Force, this first interim Hawaiian Constitutional Con- • Principal officers of the corporation become presi- from paying proposed vention in Keaukaha, Jan. 15-18. This gathering was dent, vice presidents, secretary and treasurer, park fees for religious pur- exciting for young and kupuna alike as we could see the • W. Donald Duckworth's new title is president of the poses on national parks at potential of the implementation of this president's Bishop Museum Corporation and museum director. In Volcano and Honaunau condoned Hawaiian (self)-government. Convention essence, he is the chief executive and administrative on Hawaii Island; Hale- chair Mililani Trask bf Oahu; vice chair and kupuna officer. akala on Maui; and Kalau- Genesis Lee Loy of Keaukaha- Panaewa; and Mei Ling In commenting on the change, Duckworth said: papa on Moloka'i. How- Ahuna of Keanae recessed the convention until mid- "The change in corporate structure will modernize ever, this exemption does March so.that this Constitution draft can be worked on our organization and make our management more effi- not go far enough. more before first passage. It should be understood that cient and responsive. It allows the Board of Directors to Your Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on this Native Constitution will become much more refined focus primarily on policymaking. Staff will have greater Dec. 14 took a position for NO park fees for natives for in the next few years. We members of the Hawaiian responsibility in day-to-day administration." religious, cultural, fishing, subsistence, gathering and Nation want to set up a good, firm , solid foundation with Directors are unpaid volunteers. They are Robert E. recreational purposes. National Park's position is to this Constitution in place, followed by the election of a Black, chairman of the board; Kenneth F. Brown, vice exempt fees because of the Native American Religious Hawaiian legislative body made up of grassroots leaders .; chairman; Philip H. Ching, vice chairman; and Arthur B. Freedom (NARFL) Act for religious purposes. This , from throughout the islands. Reinwald, secretary. however, does not take into account that it is our It is this Trustee's hope that this island-wide legis- Corporation officers in addition to Duckworth are R. native right to visit these parks for gathering- lature of grassroots leaders can work hand in hand with Duncan Carter, vice president, secretary and trea- whether it be liko for our lei po'o or mamaki for our the Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help surer; Anita Manning, vice president and assistant kupuna for medicinal purposes- or for our own rec· better our people's condition which is OHA's mandate. secretary; Seymour H. Sohmer, vice president; and reation. After all , let us remember that this state's Who better knows the problems of the community than Frederick J. Waldman, assistant treasurer. national parks are Hawaiian land. Yet they now expect those of the community. Two trustees besides myself Most corporation officers also are members of the to charge us a fee for what is ours to begin with. These attended the convention proceedings. The several hun- museum's senior staff. They are Carter, assistant direc- park fees are a user's tax (yet President Reagan said dred Hawaiian grassroots leaders at this interim Hawai- tor, Finance and Administration; Manning, assistant di- there would be no new taxes). ian Constitutional Convention were pleased to see rector, Collections Management; and Sohmer, as- The National Park Service says they can exempt us Trustees Manu Kahaialii of Maui and Clarence Ching of sistant director, Research and Scholarly Studies . . from these fees for religious purposes because the O'ahu in attendance at this historical occasion, Louis O ther members of the sneior staff are Susan H. Ko- ARF Act is recognized federally, but native rights are Ha'o of Moloka'i has been open to help support the dani, assistant director, Public Programs, andJames R. not. Moloka'i and Lana'i delegation when the convention re- Pavelle, assistant director, Development, Membership, That is one of the reasons why it is so important that convenes, Public Informa tion and Marketing. we implement a Hawaiian Constitution and legislature Kahaialii said that weekend it was good to see the which is what I wrote you last month. Remember Presi· young and the "not so young" working together. The dents Reagan and ixon have stated as part of their kupuna circulated throughout the six workshops listen- Queen's Medical Center presidential policy that native Americans (Hawaiians in- ing .to mana'o and sharing theirs as well. They were cluded) have the right to self government and self- happy with what they saw happening. With this nation . Now Runs Molokai General determination. This Hawaiian Constitution will lay set up and OHA's kokua, there is more hope for a better sound foundation to be able to insure our native rights tomorrow for our land and people. and benefits that the state and Feds ignore. We as Malama pono. Ua mau ke ea 0 ka 'aina i ka pono. natives would be able to deal on a government-to- government basis with these entities denying us that which really belongs to our people. 10th Anniversary We are re-establishing our Hawaiian Nation. Those who want to become a part of the Hawaiian Nation must have ethnic Hawaiian blood; however, we may offer at Federal Building honorary citizenship to those whom it is felt are Hawaiian-at·heart. To be a member of the Hawaiian The 10th anniversary of the Prince Jonah Kuhio ation, one does not have to disavow U.S. citizenship. Kalanianaole Federal Building will be observed One could be a citizen of the Hawaiian Nation, this Mar. 23-27 with a week-long program o( daily state and American as well-triple citizenship-if that events coordinated by the General Services Ad- is desire. Na kupuna do not have to worry about ministration (GSA). The'anniversary coincides with the 116th birth- day of Hawaii's delegate to Congress, father of the Hawaiian Con-Con Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and founder of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement. Officers Elected A program of. speeches and entertainment is being planned by the Prince Kuhio HCC" Ha- The operations of Molokai General Hospital, Attorney Mililani Trask of Honolulu was elected waiian Civic Club of Honolulu and others to take above, officially came under the jurisdiction of chairperson of the Native Hawaiian Constitutional place at around 11 a.m. at the Federal Building on Queen's Medical Center Jan. 26. A big formal dedi- Conventio n held Jan. 15-18 at Malia Puka 0 Ka Lani Prince Kuhio Day, Mar. 26, a state and county cation program is planned for Mar. 8 at the Molokai Church's parish hall in Keaukaha. holiday. facility. Through its takeover, Queen's will now Other officers are Genesis Lee Loy, vice chairperson; Services at Mauna 'Ala earlier that morning will service a dominant Hawaiian community. It was for Meiling K.E. Akuna, secretary and Henry Auwae, precede the Federal Building program. this purpose that Queen Emma and her husband, kupuna. Patrick Kahawai'ola'a was appointed sergeant- King Kamehameha IV founded Queen's Hospital. at-arms with Kamak'ahukiokalani as his assistant. The session opened with the true spirit of aloha which I • Board of Trustees I was expressed in the pule said in the native Hawaiian language. Among native Hawaiian officials in at- Moses K. Keale Sr. A. (Frenc h!l) Desoto tendance were Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees Chairman & Trustee, Kouo'i & Ni'ihou Trustee·At·Lorge Louis Hao Manu Kahaialii Moanikeala Akaka, Hawaii; Manu Kahaialii , Maui; and Vice Chairman & Trustee. M%ko'i Trustee, Mo ui Clarence F.T. Ching, Oahu. Also, Kahu Ronald L. Moanikeala Akaka Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr. Keawehawe; Josiah Hoohuli, president of Ho'ala Trustee, Howoi'i Trustee.At-Lorge Rodney Kealiimahiai Burgess III Kevin M.K. (C hubby) Mahoe Kanawa i; and Wendell Kaehuaea, owner of Hawaiian Trustee·lftLorge Trustee·At·Lorge radio station KAHU on Hawaii, 1060 on the AM dial. C larence F. T. C hing The four-day Con-Con resulted in the drafting of the Trustee, O'ohu framework of the Constitution upon which the ,interim government of the Sovereign Nation of Hawaii will be formed. This drafting of the Constitution was in "The Living Waler of OHA" Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1600 response to a request of a sovereign people to re- Kamaki A. Kanahele III, Ke nneth S. Haina, Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1500 Honolulu, Hawaii %814. Tele· Administrator Editor establish their nation which was illegally overthrown on phones 946-2642, 548-8960. Circulation is 45,000 copies 33,000 AnneJle C. Amaral Jalna Keala, Jan, 17, 1893. of which are mail distribution and 10,000 are distributed through A dministrative Assistant Contributing Editor Mitsuo Uyehara, project director of the Native island offices, state and county offices, private and community Ed Michelman, Cindy Aona, agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Pub/ic Information Officer Art Design Hawaiian Land Trust Task Force, was honored by all is produced and printed by Hawaii Hochi , Ltd. at 917 KokeaSt., fo r his dedication and aloha toward the Hawaiian people Honolulu , Hawaii %817. of the Nation of Hawaii.-Meiling K.E. Akuna. • Pre-Dawn, from Pg. 1 Akaka, looking at Hawaii's past, observed that King (Rep. Richard Kawakami of Kauai has since replaced He then called up each of the eight chanters in attend- Kamehameha I and George Washington, first president Peters). Our State Senate is led by President Richard ance who told the crowd in chant about the people of the United States, had visions- a nation Wong who is also Hawaiian. buried at Mauna 'Ala. united in peace. And recently a part Hawaiian named Henry Giugni, Bridges, who is directly descended from Maui high "Although they never met, their legacies did who previously was a top aide to Sen. (Daniel K) chiefs, sat on the roadway and chanted at length on the meet. . .Some might say their legacies collided and that Inouye, was appointed by the Senate leadership as Ser- Piilani geneology. He was followed by seven other the Hawaiians took the brunt of the impact. From a geant-at-Arms of that body. An interesting aside is the chanters honoring other alii. paradise that evolved from chiefdoms into a monarchy, fact that most _people don't know Henry is the first They were: the kingdom of Hawaii was forced into becoming a Hawaiian with the power to arrest the president of the Ellen Gay- Birth chant, Kamehameha I. republic, a terri tory and finally one of the states of United States. Interesting in that people purporting to Kamuela Chun- Chant of praise, Kalanikualiholiho, Washington's great dream. This all happened in a rela- represent the U.S. government illegally arrested our be- Kamehameha II . tively short time and very little consideration was given loved Queen Liliuokalani and now we have a Hawaiian Punahele Lerma-Birth chant, Kauikeaouli, Kame- to native Hawaiians," Akaka noted. who has the legal authority to arrest the president of the hameha III. The Congressman concluded: United States." Kimo Alama-Mele inoa no Alexander Liholiho, "For those of us who are Hawaiian, this history brings The accomplishments of these people, Akaka point- Kamehameha IV; Lot Kapuaiwa, Kamehameha V; mele mixed feelings because of the injustices inflicted on the ed out, show what heights Hawaiians can rise to in no ka haku 0 Hawaii, prince of Hawaii. Hawaiian people. The task has now fa llen on us to today's world. "It is up to those of us who have reached Puakea Nogelmeir- He mele no ka mo'i Lunalilo. create a vision and a course of action for the future of positions of stature to help those who are burdened and Pualani Kanahele-Mele no Pauahi Bishop. our state. The pain is real and the chall enges we face repressed by the injustices of the past," he explained. Nalani Kanakaole Zane- Mele ha'ikupuna no Kale-. today are monumental. Akaka pledged to "do all I can in Congress to help. leonalani. Fortunately, we can also say that great strides have We are now working with agencies such as the Office of The closing prayer was offered by Kahu David been made in recent years by the Hawaiian people. The Hawaiian Affairs, Alu Like, E Ola Mau and the Kameha- Kaupu, chaplain at the Kamehameha Schools. A highest elective office in our state is held by a man meha Schools to meet this challenge." Hawaiian aha 'aina for invited guest followed. named John Waihee. The leader of the State House of Holt explained the royal burials at Mauna 'Ala, how Kanahele and Kaulukukui, who was the only Trustee Representatives is currently Henry Peters, a Hawaiian they came about and where the remains of the aliis rest. in attendance, were both attired in their ahu'ula.

Congressman Daniel K Akaka Office of Affair.s Trustees greet the first rays of the sun on Haleakala. Left to right, they are Board Chairman Moses K Keale Sr., Clarence F.T. Ching and Manu Kahaialii.

, ...; :'- ,'...... }. ',," "," ,.,$- y' ,:...., ;,:,' ." • v .. ( ... "' ", .. , ...""'" John Dominis Holt Melvin Kauila Clark, far left, stands watch over pulo'ulo'u stick during entire ceremony. Also standing watch with their spears are these members from the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors, from left to right, Doiron Tan, Watters O. Martin Jr., Wise Nicola. Meaning of Na Ahu'ula 0 OHA Design Explained

I Lua kalai lani Pouli 0 ka mahina Pana kulua L Representing all the people Representing the leadership and the people Spiritual representative -" I' .' ,- .;1, " <.{1 Page 4 ao 'Eha) Based on Creation Chant HKumulip,o" New Terms Suggested for Early Hawaiian· History

By Malcolm Naea Chun Kumulipo, line 281 '0 ho'oulu i ka lau square kilometers, and the Kohala field system behind and palaiali'i Lapakahi State Park covers some 57 square kilometers. Matthew Spriggs 'The sprout that shot Many fishponds were also built during this time which Editor's Note: Chun serves as Cultural Officer for the forth leaves of high represents a major period of agricultural and aquacul- Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Spriggs is an Associate chiefs tural development. In traditional mo'olelo we first hear Professor of Archaeology at the University of Hawaii, This wa is defined most strikingly by the development of multi-district political units representing at times the Manoa. of large-scale dryland garden systems in the inland unification of whole islands under a1i'i nui (paramount Archaeologists over the last 30 years have been de- areas of the leeward sides of the islands. On the island of chiefs), such as Kapaealakona of O'ahu at about 1440 vising names for the various periods of early Hawaiian Hawai'i, the Kona field system behind Kealakekua, con· AD, Ahukiniala'a of Kaua'i at about 1420 AD, and history as revealed by research on oral traditions and structed largely 'during this period, covers over 140 Pi'ilani of Maui, just before 1600 AD. archaeology. One of the most recent attempts can be l\ V.1600-1795 AD KA MULl LOA (''THE found in Dr. Patrick Kirch's book, Feathered Gods YOUNGER LINES") and Fishhooks; An Introduction to Hawaiian Kumulipo, line 703 '0 ka ewe 0 kana muli i Archaeology and Prehistory, published by the , . muli ai , University of Hawaii Press. Similar to previous efforts 'His descendants would . Dr. Kirch has adopted a set of terms derived from ear· thence belong to the Iier archaeological studies of historical changes in · younger line' Europe and the Americas. His sequence is as follows : l. The traditional mo'olelo are most detailed for this wa, Colonization Period (300-600 AD) 2. Developmental often describing the overthrow of ali'i nui by those of Period (600·1100 AD) 3. Expansion Period (1100-1650 more junior lineages, famous examples being 'Umi and AD) and 4. Protohistoric Period (1650-1795 AD). Kamehameha. Military campaigns extended beyond New information and interpretations available since individual islands culminating in 1795 with the unifica- the publication of Kirch's book allow us to revise slightly tion of most of the Hawaiian archipelago by Kamehame- his Hawaiian sequence. Perhaps it is time to give Hawai- ha after the battle of Nu'uanu. Hawaiian culture as de- ian terms to these periods of Hawaii's history which scribed by the early European explorers came into would consider the developmental sequence from a Ha- being during this wa. waiian perspective of history. Such a suggestion is in After 1795, the isolation of Hawai'i was increasingly keeping with the format developed from 19th century broken and foreign influences came to playa growing when Hawaiians were being trained to record history part in its history, culminating in the 1893 overthrow of into written records at the Lahainaluna Seminary. the Kingdom of Hawai'i. After considering the traditional materials available Hopefully, the usage of these terms may present his- we are suggesting the following terms be adopted, torians, scholars, teachers and those involved in the re- which either come from or are based upon the creation :r,.. cording of Hawaiian traditions with an alternative form chant called "Kumulipo". The accompanying quota- Halawa Valley was famous for its extensive taro of describing the past from a Hawaiian perspective that tions are actual lines from the Kumulipo chant and are fields. Pictured is one of its lo'i walls. has taken into account modern scholarship. used as descriptions of the period. We are using the transactions of Martha Beckwith, who was raised in Makawao, Maui and was assisted in translating the Community Involved in Recording Kumulipo by David Malo Kupihea, Pokini Robinson, and Mary Kawena Pukui. We believe that it is fitting to follow the heritage of Historical, Cultural Resources Hawaiian oral literature, its poetic expression and com- plex means of communication, to describe the following By Ruby McDonald five wa (periods of time). West Hawaij Community Resource Specialist Members of the Kona Hawaiian Civic Club and I. 0-600 AD KA HIKI 'ANA ("THE other interested indi- COMING") viduals in the community Kumulipo, line 605 'Ahinahina wale kanaka e recently participated in a kaka'i nei workshop to train com- 'Wave after wave of men munity organizations moving in company' interested in the basic The latest archaeological evidence now suggests that recordation of historical Hawaii may have been settled as early as the time of and cultural resources in Christ, probably from the Marquesas islands. each county. IT . 600-1100 AD NA 'OIWI ("THE It was co-sponsored by NATIVES") Historic Hawai'i Founda tion, the Heritage network and Kumulipo, line 643 '0 kanaka lele wale, 0 the State Department of Land and Natural Resources' Kanaka nei la Historic Preservation Office. This was but one of a 'Man spread abroad, man series of workshops being held throughout the coun- was here now' ties. During this wa (period) a distinctly Hawaiian culture These workshops will provide the basis for develop- developed from its East Polynesian roots, and at its end ing a certification program to assist the preservation settlements were found scattered along the coasts of all office in its survey and inventory of historic and cultural major islands, particularly in the most favoured wind- sites in each county. Dr. Ross Cordy of the DLNR ward areas. preservation office and Ramona Mullahey of Historic III .1100-1400 AD KA PO HE'ENALU ("THE Hawai'i, who is coordinator for the Heritage network, NIGHT OF THE SURF head up the workshop. WAVES") Dr. Cordy presented the state's initial inventory form Kumulipo, line 593 A ka Po he'enalu mai i for historic sites with descriptions of the formal and hanau functional types of sites to look for along with other per- "Born in the time when men tinent information in recording them. This was followed Dr. Ross Cordy stands next to a pre-historic site came from afar' (lit: 'the night by an on-site experience as the group went to Ho'ona and points out how it may have existed. The site is of surf waves coming which is located in the ahupa'a of Kalaoa. dated as being in the late 1700s_ and giving birth') The group came upon a pile of rocks which to the in- In traditional mo'olelo (history), this is the "migration experienced eye is just that- a pile of rocks. But Dr. house was located near the "modified" pond but is no period" of two way voyaging between Tahiti and Hawai'i Cordy pointed it out as a possible pre-historic house :onger there because of military occupation during the which brings new lineages, material culture and con· site, dated in the late 1700s. Alongside was a papamu or war years. One kama'aina recalls the house being cepts. In particular, a new religious system was intro· konane board, pecked out on pahoehoe. burned by the military and the family moving mauka. duced by the priest, Pa'ao that used human sacrifice, Some of the formal types of archaeological sites Between one-tenth and one-fifth of all sites have been feathered gods, and the chiefly symbols of the feathered pointed out in the area were platform, enclosures of thus far inventoried. Community participation in the malo and pulo'ulo'u (kapu symbol). Between 1100 and stone walls and cairns which were used as markers. basic survey will greatly assist DLNR in accomplishing a 1300 AD a great number of new settlements were estab· Some functional types of subsistence archaeological major task. lished, many of them in previously uninhabited drier lee· sites were animal pen, shelter and habitation of un- The Heritage network is a statewide group of organ- ward areas. In the windward areas where settlements known type, halau wa'a (canoe house) which was some- izations and individuals working to improve community had previously tended to cluster on the coasts, there is times used as men's house and a pond which could be awareness on the value of maintaining and conse'rving evidence of habitation throughout the interior portions called "modified" because of the built-up rock wall lining Hawai'i's historic and cultural resources. Historic of the valleys. Population growth would appear to have the pond. All of these were either possible or estab- Hawai'i is the umbrella organization for the network. been very rapid during this period and the next. lished sites. Groups interested in the network, workshops and IV . 1400-1600 AD NA LAU PALAIALI'I ("The Kama'aina of the area recall that in the 1930s, goats the pilot program may contact Mullahey at the Historic sprouting leaves of the were raised for shipment to Honolulu by Jacob Palakiko Hawai'i Foundation, 537-9564, or 119 Merchant St., No. chiefs") Kamaka, attesting to the numerous enclosures. His 402, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

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Some Health Questions He Man Ninan Ola by Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D. • I

Ninau: E kauka, since but originally fro!TI Moanalua, O'ahu: approximating the more favorable one for all U.S. pure Hawaiians have Average Deaths per 100,000 per year, 1980-1985 races, it would seem that the prediction in your ninau- more sickness than us kamali'i with less Hawaiian ancestry will be less sick-is Le ading Cause "Pure Part U .S. part Hawaiians, _doesn't being fulfilled. of Death Hawn" Hawn Ail Bac es that mean that Hawaiians While it is tempting to consider the above cited health 1. Heart disease 525 230 190 have bad genes and it is data differences as due to "bad Hawaiian genes, there 2. Cancer 299 163 133 better for us to marry are no reliable data on lifestyle and environmental dif- 3. Stroke 86 38 35 non-Hawaiians? ference, except that pure Hawaiians tend to have lower 4. Accidents 77 30 36 P ane: Your ninau is income and less formal western education. Further, 5. Diabetes 67 27 10 'ano nui (important) as there is also need for more refined methods for measur- All Causes 1,358 645 552 many po'e Hawai'i, as well ing genetic influences. These aspects will be considered as non-Hawaiians, seem Thus, the premise in your ninau about "pure Hawai- in future columns. to support, if not explicitly in word, at least implicitly in ians" being more affected than part Hawaiians is re- The foreging comments might be interpreted as sup- action, the basic reasoning implied in your ninau_ That enforced, but with some additional points to keep in porting your proposition that "it is better" for us po'e is, po'e Hawai'i outmarry more than other racial groups mind: (1) Piha Hawaiians number only about 8,000 Hawai'i to marry non-Hawaiians. Aka (however), next in Hawai'i. Is this better for us po'e Hawai'i? One's pane today, they are older and they continue to decline in month He Mau N inau will consider the opposite case, depends, of course, on how one ho'ono'on'o (thinks) number; while (2) hapa Hawaiians are on the increase, and some related alternatives, not only for our survival about this issue. with a higher birth rate and younger average age. Since as Ka lahui 0 Hawai'i, but for a reflourishing of koko Ha- It may be helpful to analyze your ninau in three parts: the health profile for these younger part Hawaiians is wai'i, our culture and our livelihood. (1) the premise that po'e Hawai'i piha (pure Hawaiians) have more ma'i (sickness) than po'e Hawai'i hapa (part Hawaiians), and the related assumption that we po'e Hawai'i fare worse healthwise than non-Hawaiians; (2) Queen Emma Remembered on the inference that po'e Hawai'i are genetically inferior to non-Hawaiians; and(3) the prediction that kamali'i (chil- dren) born of makua (parents) with less Hawaiian an- 151st Birthday_Anniversary cestry will be healthier than those with more koko Hawai'i (Hawaiian blood). The Rev. David Kaupu, chaplain at the Kamehameha of caring or opportunity for caring-educational, medi- Historically, available fragments of evidence favor the Schools, talked story with members of Hawaiian organ- cal, social, parental and others- to posted signs that view that our pre-haole kupuna (ancestors) were, in izations and those of the Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic read No Children, Please, "Kaupu explained. general, remarkably more robust than their haole Club in particular at the 151st birthday anniversary of "My vocation as a professional educator is to mold counterparts who first arrived in the late 18th century. the club's namesake Jan. 2 at Mauna 'Ala. and shape the character of our children, the precious This is believed to be mainly because they did not have Kaupu talked story especially on the Hawaiian tradi- chiefs of our land, so that they can take their rightful the deadly contagious infections that were the scourge tion of name-giving which he noted came from ohana place among their people and in the community. I am of the continents. Also, the simple, high-starch, high- members, dreams, events or signs. "Kaleleonalani was a aware of the many, many obstacles the leles that make fi bre, low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet of the name that assisted Queen Emma to come to grips with the vocation difficult, but persist we must to insure good maka'ainana probably protected them from certain two crises. Both of them dealt with the passing of loved and industrious characters for tomorrow. "diseases of western civilization" so prevalent today, ones," the keynote speaker observed. As a grandfather- I became one on Nov. 16- 1 such as coronary heart disease. Physical fitness and He was referring to the deaths of her husband, King cherish and relish this role. But I am concerned about personal cleanliness were also characteristic of their Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho) and their young my mo'opuna's future in terms of the kind of care she li festyle, while tobacco, alcohol and narcotic .abuse son, Edward Albert Kaukeaouli Leopapa. will have in our community-education, health care, were unknown to them. The temperament of the native Kaupu then referred to the day before on Jan. 1 when civic and social responsibility," he continued. a ceremony was held on the same grounds marking Day people was generally 'olu'olu (amiable), like their island He observed how the queen lived her life in memorial cosmos, which they revered as lokahi 'ia (united) with 1 of Ho'olako 1987: The Year of the Hawaiian. "If yes- to her son and the king, leaving a legacy called Queen's terday's spirit is allowed to flow out of Mauna 'Ala, then themselves as living, conscious and communicating. Hospital and known today as Queen's Medical Center, The only overt evidence of "bad" genes were a few birth 1987 The Year of jhe Hayvaiian has some positive cori- along with St. Andrews Priory. defects, like clubfoot, which reflected close intermar- tributions to make to the development of our Hawaiian "Our legacy is to insure the welfare of the future and riages of a people all descended from perhaps 50 first community," he declared. we should cjo it now as we embark on this The Year of settlers who migrated by wa'a (canoe) from over 2,000 "Indeed I would hope that every Hawaiian and Hawai- the Hawaiian," Kaupu concluded. miles of the vast Moananui (Pacific) ian at heart would make some response to The Year of Thus, po'e Hawai'i kahiko, who were, of course, po'e the Hawaiian and I would affirm, too, that the degree of Greetings were extended by Lila Medeiros, president Hawai'i pono, appear to have had considerable gene response is not 'so much as important as it is the of the Oahu District Council, Association of Hawaiian strength, not weakness, presumably because they had making of a response," he added. Civic Clubs and a QEHCC member; Betty Ogata, club adopted lifestyles meaningfully in harmony with their lit- Kaupu suggested "we hanai the name of Kaleleona- president, gave the welcome address; Debbie Kelsey tle-changing salubrious environment over more than 15 lani as a fitting response and at the same time provide led the group in singing several songs; and the St. An- drews Priory School dancers under Leinaala Heine Kala- centuries of near isolation from the rest of the planet. for us a proper memorial legacy to the queen." This can Why the big change from kahiko to now?' be done, he explained, by maintaining a deep concern ma and Suzanne Kaupu danced to a chant. The The fatal impact of foreign contact, beginning in 1778, for the children of Hawaii. When the young prince died ho'okupu procession was led by the Hui Hauoli girls from the Priory. resulted in almost complete-90 percent eradication of at age four, the queen took the name of Kaleleokalani these our kupuna over the subsequent 130 or so years. (death has taken the young chief). . It was 128 years ago in 1859 that the king and queen This holocaust was due mainly to introduced infections, "There are many leles affecting the lives of the young founded Hale Ma'i 0 ka Wahine Ali'i (Sick House of the lack of acquired resistance, cultural conflict and despair chiefs of our land-our precious children, the future of Lady Chief) or Queen's Hospital. They had envisioned a and adoption of some harmful haole ways. Thus, drastic Hawaii. They range from child abuse to molestation, health care center which would serve the people of Ha- changes in their environment and lifestyle dominated crime to detention homes, hanaino to hana kolohe, lack waii with concern and compassion. over genetic factors in this tragedy. Many of our kupuna, beginning in those early years, perceived the devastation about them as a result of de- pletion of native mana compared to the greater mana of white people. To these native victims, the way to sur- vival was not only to embrace haole ways, but to em- brace haole bodies directly in mating. Thus, emerged a gradually growing class of part Hawaiians with pew gene patterns, as well as new lifestyles in a rapidly altering en- vironment. It was not until circa 1905, however that health statis- tics began to be collected on two separate categories of po'e Hawai'i: (1) Those who were identified as Hawai- ians and no other race, and (2) part Hawaiians, who were recorded as being Hawaiian and also non-Hawai- ian. The former came to be called "pure Hawaiians," al- though this group included some part Hawaiians; and the latter, part Hawaiians who ranged widely in degree of Hawaiian ancestry, from mi6imal to almost pure. Nevertheless, health data, such as death rates as early as 1910 and continuing through 1980, were gen- erally worst for "pure Hawaiians," intermediate for part Hawaiians and better for non-Hawaiians. This trend is confirmed for 1980-1985 compared to figures for U.S. all races, as recently reported by Dr. Lawrence Mike, now Students from St. Andrews Priory do a hula in tribute to Queen Emma whose portrait rests on the tomb "- in the U.S. Congress Office ofT echnology Assessment, to the far left of photo. Page 6 ('Ao'ao 'Eono-) GILl'O QM " " ·P.epeluali (February 198-1) . . Royal Order Auxiliary Holds Installation 'We Have a Journey This Year of Ho'olako 1987' "We have a journey, you and I, in this new year of beth Idian, Scholarship; Bernice Waiwaiole, Health and Vegas," Hotoke reported. Ho'olako 1987-The Year of the Hawaiian. Sickness; Martha Maunakea, Aloha; Katherine Ching, He noted there were only 11 of them that Jan. 8 night Together we can know joy, remember our Hawaii Historian. because two couldn't get away from other com- past, feel pride in our legacy, enjoy the reawakening of Entertainment for the no-host cocktail hour was fur- mitments. Despite their small number, they were strong things Hawaiian and glean from each new and relived nished by the Bee Sisters. The Kailua Madrigal Singers in voice, talent and showmanship, strolling through the experience the specialness of being the people of our Alumni, a nucleus of 13 former Kailua High School Mad- audience, doing the hula and singing a mixed bag of Hawaii island culture." rigal Singers, put on a memorable program reminiscent hapa haole and Hawaiian songs. These were the words spoken by Betty Kawohioka· of their high school days. Hotoke said his little group has been busy since being lani Ellis Jenkins following her installation as president The group was led by founder and director Shigeru active again. As an example, he observed that they per- of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Hawaii Chapter 1, Hotoke who retired in 1984 after 20 years of heading up formed every Sunday for eight months at the Banyan Women's Auxiliary, Jan. 8, at the Camp H. M. Smith the popular school group which traveled throughout Gardens in Waikiki until it closed down. The group was Commissioned Officers Mess in Aiea. the far corners of the world to spread Hawaii's aloha. tied up during the holiday season, playing several dates Jenkins, who also serves the Office of Hawaiian Af- While the school groups numbered in the hundreds throughout December. faris as Community Kupuna Coordinator, and other of- each year, Hotoke is proud of the 13 who came out of "We find ourselves busier now than when we were in ficers of the Auxiliary along with committee chair- retirement two years ago. school," Hotoke laughs. Asked if he had anything else women were formally installed by Edward Kaopuiki, Alii Hotoke told Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA that while the alumni to do in retirement besides the Madrigals, Hotoke said Aimoku 0 Hawaii. He was assisted by John Lindsey, group is small, its been rather difficult getting together he makes a little time for some gardening which he Alii Okano. because many of them work and have families of their loves, goes fishing with his .wife and sometimes gets in This marked the second straight year that formal . own. "But they wanted to get active again and they've three days of golfing. installation ceremonies for Auxiliary was held. It fol- just tremendous in making rehearsals and meeting Rachel Mahuiki offered the opening pule while Mrs. lows a tradition established last year when ·the newly their commitments since we've been together. We plan Ellis, Auxiliary chaplain, Mrs. Jenkins' mother and installed president felt that some dignity and protocol a Disneyland appearance this year with a side trip to Las widow of Richmond Ellis, gave the closing prayer. were necessary. It was a solemn yet uplifting program, I culturally rich in the heritage of the organization's namesake. This year's ceremony also featured for the very first time the installation of committee chairwomen, an- other new precedent for the Auxiliary. In her brief remarks to about 80 of her sisters, bro- thers, ohana and hoaloha, Jenkins asked for their ko- kua "as we work for our Royal Order of Kamehameha." Her commitment, she explained, "is one of dedication, loyalty and support." In the spirit of working together, she declared: 'Each of us paddling the canoe with cooperative strokes of purpose ...with vigor of aspiration .. .with team effort of joint action . ..with collaborated talents, united ... " "There is no doubt in my mind that this year 1987 will be for us all a time to celebrate our Hawaiian ... our Ha- waii ...and in so doing demonstrate honor, dignity and • respect for the Royal Order of Kamehameha. Tonight is just a preview of things to come" she observed.

Kahuna Pule Franklin Pao and Alii Mama Paul Kekuewa lead the procession of officers of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Hawaii Chapter 1, Women's Auxiliary, at its recent installation. Directly behind Kekuewa is President Betty Kawohiokalani Jenkins. Others visible in photo behind Mrs. Jenkins are Maria Lindsey, vice president; Shirley Leong, secretary; Mollie Dean Casill, treasurer; and Mary Lou Kekuewa, sergeant-at-arms. Perreira, Puaoi Win Ano Koa Ki'eki'e Michael Perreira of Kauai had six second place finish - moa. es and two third place good for 60 points and first place In the men's division, Shane Bush finished first in the in the men's competiti on of the fifth annual Ano Koa five events he competed for a total of 50 points and Ki 'eki'e held on the night of Jan. 16 as part of the Ka second in the overall standings behind Perreira. Makahiki Moloka'i program at the Kauanakakai ball Walter Naki was third with 38 points. park. Points are based on 10 for first place, 8 for second and Lorraine Puaoi of Molokai ran off with the women's 6 for third. title by totaling 80 points to 64 by Kaunakakai Elemen- tary School teacher and defending cha'mpion Tsulan The competition was held before a sparse crowd on a Purdy. Collette Puaoi was third with 52. clear night. The entry field was just as sparse as only Lorraine won on the strength of first place finishes in four women competed while the men had double that Elizabeth Nalani Ellis, Auxiliary chaplairl, accepts the uma, pohaku ho'oikaika, moa pahe'e, huki huki; total. Despite its size, competition was keen and enjoy- her symbolic greenery from Paul Kekuewa. second in the 100 and 440-yard dash; and third in haka able to watch. Jenkins went on to thank everyone involved in her ..... success and the planning and staging of 'the night's . program. In the end, she touched everyone in the audience when she said: "And to one who brought me into this Order, I missed you tonight as it was always you who did so many little things for me when I find myself involved up to my ears. I'll do the best I can for you and the Order you served and loved for so lang." There was not a dry eye in the audience. Jenkins of course was referring to her late father, Richmond Kaliko Ellis Sr., who passed away July 16, 1986. As Kaopuiki read off the names of the officers and their duties, each was presented with a Hawaiian plant - or greenery symbolic of that particular office. Alii Mamo Paul Kekuewa made each presentation: Other 1987 officers are: Maria Lindsey, vice presi- dent; Shirley Leong, secretary; Mollie Dean Casill, trea- surer; Ann Kaapana, Momi Kahawaiolaa, Esther Nakoa, trustees; Mary Lou Kekuewa, sergeant-at- arms; Elizabeth Nalani Ellis, chaplain; and Moana Umi, past president and ex·officio. Collette Puaoi, right, and Kathleen Callahan have a Tyler Ritte, left, in haka moa competition with Mi- Committee chairwomen are: Roxanne Davis, Consti- tough go at uma or arm wrestling in this Ano Koa chael Perreira who eventually won the overall tution and Bylaws; Wanda Branco, Legislation;.Eliza- Ki'eki'e competition. men's championship. Holike1ike on the Great Lawn Mar. 1 Prince Kuhio Theme ·Retainedfor Family Sunday

Ho'ike'ike on the Great Lawn, which met with its be the crafts people who will be grouped together by there may be another hula contest for kupuna age 50 greatest success on its 15th try as a Bishop Museum what they're selling, i.e., flower and lei people in one and over. Charles Alika of Kapahulu Florist was the Family Sunday program last year, will once again fea- area, lauhala sales and displays in another and so on. look-alike winner while Mary Lou Kekuewa won the ture the Prince Kuhio Kalanianaole era Sunday, Mar. 1, Also planned are a celebrity box lunch auction with hula contest. Entries in these two contests last year, utilizing the Museum facilities and its sprawling proceeds going into the scholarship fund; treasure however, were very sparse. grounds. hunts for youngsters; hands-on educational programs; The first 14 years of Ho'ike'ike met with only sporadic This Family Sunday program, which allows free ad- croquette, badminton, Hawaiian games and tapa success when held at Aloha Tower and McCoy Pavi- mission to the grounds and Museum exhibits, is made making, demonstrations of lauhala weaving, lei making, lion. Only eight clubs participated. In contrast, there possible this year through the corporate sponsorship of . feather lei making and Easter basket decorating. were 17 participating clubs in the 1986 Ho'ike'ike when Hawaiian Telephone Company. It is being put together it was moved to the Museum and made a part of Family by the Oahu District Council, Association of Hawaiian There will be something for everyone to view, par- Sunday. •. Civic Clubs, headed by President Lila Medeiros. Sherry ticipate or purchase. Continuous entertainment a lso is It is the ohana concept and trying to re-live a part of Evans is again the general chairperson of Ho'ike'ike planned. Agnes K. Cope, executive director of the Wai- the Kuhio era that the Council is attempting to estab- 1987. anae Culture and Arts Society, is the program chair- lish. There were a few rough spots in last year's ef- Evans and her committee decided to keep the same 'person. fort and the committee is trying to iron out some of the Prince Kuhio era theme inasmuch as March is tradi- A Prince Kuhio look-alike contest also is planned and kinks in.l987. tionally Prince Kuhio Month with these other scheduled programs in his honor: Sunday, Mar. 22, Ali'i Sundav at Kawaiahao Church; Mar. 23-27, 10th anniversary cele- La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawaii bration of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building; Thursday, Mar. 26, Mauna 'Ala services and program to follow at the Prince Kuhio Building; Thurs- ' day, Mar 26, Prince Kuhio Day celebration, Waimea Falls Language Workshop Feb. 14 Park, Hawaiian crafts and demonstration and entertain- ment; Saturday, Mar. 28, Prince Kuhio programs on 'Auhea 'oukou e na mamo 0 ka 'aina, na kini 0 Kawai- kini , na 'ohana 0 ko Kahelelani one, a me na hoaaloha a Hawaii, Maui and Kauai. pau 0 keia pae 'aina! Eo mail All the programs are being incorporated as part of '0 ka manawa keia e hui like ai kakou rna lalo 0 ka Ho'olako 1987- Celebrate the Year of the Hawaiian. nani 0 ka 'olelo makuahine no ka La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawai'i rna ka ho'olohe 'ana a me ke kama'ilio 'ana rna ka 'olelo Hawai'i wale no. E malama cia ana keia papahana maika'i i ke kulanui i ke kulanui 0 Kaua'i rna Puhi i ka la 'umikumaha 0 Pepe- luali, he la Po'aono. E wehe Cia ana ka 'ipuka i ka hapalua hola 'ewalu 0 ke kakahiaka no ke kakau inoa 'ana a e ho'omaka ana ka hana nanea i ka hola 'eiwa a hiki i ka hola 'ekolu 0 ka 'auinala. E loa'a ana he ho'ike'ike, he ha'iolelo hoihoi, he mau pa'ani ho'omake'aka, he himeni, he mau makana helu laki, a he hou aku na mea maika'i. He 'elima kala ka uku komo no na makua, a he 'eha kala no na kamali'i, .ll) a loa'a ka pa'ina awakea i loko 0 keia uku. . He la nui keia no kakou, no ka mea, '0 keia ka maka- hiki 'ehiku 0 keia papahana, a ua mau ka po no rna muli 0 Founders of Kauai's La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawaii ko 'oukou komo pu 'ana e kako'o i ka 'olelo pono'i 0 ka Byron Hokulani Cleeland, left, and Moses K. Keale 'aina, ka 'olelo aloha. No Moke Kapalekilahao Keale ke alaka'i hou 'ana ina Sr., review program for seventh annual Hawaiian language day Feb. 14. hana like 'ole 0 ka papahana. The seventh.anhual La' Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawai'i where only ,Hawaiian is spoken throughout the day between Cemetery Project Sets kupuna, high school and college students and young- sters will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Kauai Com- Lecture, Show Schedule munity College in Puhi. A lecture and slide show presentation by Nanette This Bishop Museum photo is captioned "Mrs. Ho- Napoleon Purnell, director of the Cemetery Research peau and Son, Pa'ia, Maui." It is one of more than - The Hawaiian only ·language day, founded by Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee and Board Chairman Project, has been scheduled at the following dates, 500 Sullivan Collection photos taken in Hawaii in places and times. 1920-21. Moses K. Keale Sr. and KCC and Kauai High School Hawaiian language instructor Byron Hokulani Clee- Thursday, Feb. 5-7 p.m. , Papakolea Community In this regard, the Museum's Photograph Collection land, starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. Hall. is providing special access to a unique collection of por- There will be games, charade, singing, door prizes, Tuesday, Feb. 10-7 p.m., Waianae Culture and Art traits of native Hawaiians taken in 1920-21 by Dr. Louis auction, Hawaiian games for youngsters and many Building, Nanakuli (across from Nanaikapono Elemen· R. Sullivan, a physical anthropologist from the Ameri- other fun things for everyone's enjoyment. Keale will tary School). can Museum of Natural History in New York. The again keep the prograll} going with his artful handling of Saturday, Feb. 14-7 p.m., Waianae Public Library. collection incl udes more than 500 portraits. master of ceremonies duties. Everyone is welcome and admission is free . While the collection was introduced at the Feb. 1 Family Sunday, it will again be available for Ho'ike'ike on the Great Lawn Mar. land every Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays KU KANAKA READERS from 9 a.in. to noon, except holiday weekends. The Museum also offers a photo reproduction service for If you are a Ku Kanaka reader, fill in the attached ocupon. The WAIAHA Foundation is those who want to have copies of photos made. compiling a list of readers to invite to a Ku Kanaka conference. The conference will be held Everyone is invited to search for portraits of their in the spring to discuss and to affirm the book's findings. 'ohana in the Ray 'Jerome Baker room on the third floor Of Paki Hall. The collection is titled, "Pulama No Ki'i , or "Cherish the Likeness." . ' • • • •• • •• • •••• ••• •• •• ••••• •• • •• •• •••• • ••••• • • • °0 Coupon· ...... : ...... "I, myself, cried when I saw the fourth generation'on my father's Hawaiian side in true form . It was food for Mail to: WAIAHA Foundation the soul," wrote Mary Spinny Makole'a Green after 220 So. King ·5t. 1212 finding her 'ohana in the Sullivan collection during the Honolulu 96813 "Gathering of the Clans" Hawaiian geneological confer- ence in Kailua, Kona, three months ago. Evans is encouraging as many members as possible and the general public to attend Ho'ike'ike in period Name Phone dress of the Kuhio era. Among those who stood out in their respective period costumes last yei'IT were H.K. Address Zip Bruss Keppeler, former president of the Oahu District Council; Dawn Farm-Ramsey; Benson Lee, president Please Check: of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; and the flower vendors. 1) Have you read entire book? 0 Yes 0 No While food booths have been limited tp eight this 2) Are you still reading book? 0 Yes 0 No year, there will be no shortage on the vari'?ties_ Visitors 3) Are you interested in attending conference? 0 Yes 0 No will have a good assortment from which to choose. An- 4) Ate you interested in participating in the planning? 0 Yes 0 No other change is that participating clubs are being asked to sell either food or crafts, not both. Also different will Page' 8 ('Ao'ilo "EwaJu) RtfWlll'O(ll'O Ofjf\' -- ,. PepeluaJr{Febiuiliy 1987) Kilohana School'Cap-tufes Honors 7; Waihee, Kupuna Share Laurels

By Kenny Haina, Editor Kaunakakai. Ulumaika-Brandon Pierson, Kilohana. Kukini (50- GRADE 5 Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA yard)-Kepanila Kapuni-Szasz, Kilohana. Huku-huki-Kauna- Uma-Jeffrey Loui, Kaunakakai. Haka moa-Kekama Helm, Kilo- kakai. hana. Ulumaika-Niko Kahookano, Maunaloa. Kukini (lOO-yard)- . The Makahiki season in ancient Hawaii was a time for Justo Pat ague, Kualapuu. Hukihuki-Kilohana. religious observances, payment of taxes and athletic GRADE 4 GRADE 6 Uma-John Kaiama, Kaunakakai. Haka moa-Kalaniua Ritte, Uma-Pedro Cabaaccaing, Kualapuu. Haka moa-Woody competition and festivities. Kaunakakai. Ulumaika-Kekoa Viernes, Kualupuu. Kukini (100- Thompson, Kilohana. Ulumaika-Keola Kingsley, Kilohana. Kukini On Jan. 17, Ka Moloka'i Makahiki's sixth annual cele- yard)-Benvon Mahiai, Maunaloa. Hukihuki-Kaunakakai. (lOO-yard)-Raymond Lightfoot, Kilohana. Huki huki-Kilohana. bration helped preserve Hawaiian traditions and cul- ture. This year's observance had an extra special mean- ing because it marked the island's celebration of Ho'olako 1987-The Year of the Hawaiian-and paid tribute to its treasured kupuna. Ka Moloka'i Makahiki, in keeping with the theme of Ho'olako, probably got the jump on the rest of the islands by naming Gov. John David Waihee III as its statewide choice for outstanding Hawaiian of the year. The Governor was busy in Honolulu meeting with his newly-organized cabinet but Attorney Gerard Jervis, former legal counsel in the Lieutenant Governor's office and a personal friend of Waihee, was on hand to accept a beautiful award carved from Molokai milo wood. He thanked the committee and the crowd for the honor bestowed on the Governor and also assisted in the presentation of other awards. The Moloka'i program has established itself as an islandwide festival focusing on the youngest children. These grade school youngsters who competed Jan. 17 were the champions of their respective schools and were treated accordingly. It was a day too, when Mo- loka'i elders were honored for their contributions. When each of the four elementary schools marched onto the Kaunakakai field during the opening cere- monies bright and early on the morning of Jan. 17, a kupuna accompanied each unit. They paraded onto the field to the accompaniment of chanting by Kumu Hula John Kaimikaua. Kumu Hula Namahana her dancers from Hana offer ho'okupu to Lono. Kupuna Lucy Wilhelm led Kaunakakai School; Ku- puna Minerva Keawe accompanied Kilohana; Alice Aiwohi was the Kualupuu kupuna; and Ellen Babayan as the kupuna for little Maunaloa School. . JL Along with the pageantry honoring Lono with each school offering ho'okupu, there was also color and keen competition. Kil ohana, which brought along a booster , squad of cheerleaders last year, changed its style this time around with every team member carrying red and yellow streamers attached to a short stick. The entire team cheered and waved their streamers as members competed in the different events. The tactic may have helped because Kilohana barely won the team championship with a total of 348 points, foll owed closely by Kaunakakai with 340. Kualupuu was third with 298 and Maunaloa trailed with 166. With the victory, Kilohana has now made it four straight years. The school retired the first perpetual trophy last year and with this year's win it has estab- lished the first leg on a new perpetual award which must be won three consecutive years. The opening ceremonies were spiced by the appear- ance of Kumu Hula Namahana Kalama- Panui and her young dancers from Na Mamoali'i 0 Ka'uiki of Hana, Maui. The group also entertained during a break in the competitions. These Kilohana first graders. are given added encouragement in huki huki. Ka Moloka'i Makahiki celebrations also included competition in the high school division, adults and an entertainment program in the late afternoon featuring such headliners as Makaha Sons of Niihau, Jerry Santos, Frank Hewitt, Olomana, Kaimikaua and others. Honolulu Skylark of KORL Radio 65 was mis- tress of ceremonies. In addition to the games and entertainment, there was also an art show in the Mitchell Pauole Center fea- turing the works of native Hawaiian artists. Walter Ritte and his wife, Loretta, bulwarked by an outsta,nding crew of volunteers, turned in another tre- mendous effort in staging the games for both adults and school children. Ritte's commentary on each of the events kept the large turnout clearly tuned in. Individual winners in the keiki competition were:

KINDERGARTEN Uma- Joseph Camara, Kualupuu. Haka moa- Ira Boswell, Kua- lupuu. Ulumaika- Starlet Napoleon, Kilohana. Kukini (50-yard)- Chad Lima, Kilohana. Huki huki- Kilohana. GRADE 1 Uma- Marcus Helm, Kualupuu. Haka moa- Travis Greenleaf, Kaunakakai. Ulumaika- Neal Adkinson, Kualapuu. Kukini (50- yard)-Carlton Helm, Kaunakakai. Huki huki- Kaunakakai. GRADE 2 Uma-Edmund Lima, Kilohana. Haka moa-Kaimi Pupuhi, Kilo- hana. Ulumaika- Theodore Mahiai, Kilohana. Kukini (50-yard)- Richard Dowling, Kaunakakai. Huki-huki- Kaunakakai. GRADE 3 Uma-Ikaika Tanab!!, Kualapuu. Haka moa-Leroy Wright, This kindergarten contestant at far left of photo finds her 'ulu maika off course Pepehihli (February 1987) P.'age 9 ('Ao'ao' 'Eiwa) a/aka 'i Honor its Kupuna Kamehameha Floral The odlest living native Hawaiian kupuna kane and Kupuna Joao, who was unable to attend the cere- Parade Set June 6 kupuna wahine of Moloka'i-John Koomoa Flores and monies, will be observing her 95th birthday Mar. 15. Her "Kulana Ha'aheo E Na Hawai'i (Stand Tall and Proud Gussie Maikani Iaea Joao- were among kupuna calabash award was accepted by granddaughter Dawn All of Hawai'i) is the,theme.chosen by the King Kame- honored during the sixth annual Ka Moloka'i Makahiki Apana Nakayama. Her husband was Raymond and hameha Celebration ,Col'nmis'sion for the 114th annual they raised eight children. There are 34 grandchildren, competition Jan. 17 at the Kaunakakai ball park. King Kamehameha Celebration June 5-27 in support of 63 great grandchildren and 19 great, great grand- Three other kupuna, considered activists in their Ho'olako 1987-The Year of the Hawaiian. children. Kupuna Joao is originally from Waialua, ranks, were also singled out for honors. They were Applications for participation in the 71st annual floral Clara Ku, Lani Kapuni and Mary Lee who was repre- Oahu. parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, are sented by her granddaughter, Kathleen Lee. Kupuna Flores, who was born in Sprecklesville, Maui, 93 now available by calling the Commission at 548-4512 or years ago, married Louisa Punanaokamanuehaile and Lee is deceased. Each received miniature replicas of a by writing to 355 N. King St., Honolulu, Hawaii %817. poi pounding stone. they had 20 children, three of whom were adopted and Applications are available for pa'u riders, private 16 surviving. He has 36 grandchildren, 54 great grand- Other recogniition went to Jack Kaluna Kakaio and mounted units floral floats and decorated vehiacles nd his wife , Emily Kanoe Burrows Kakaio, who will be cele- children and 16 great, great grandchildren. Flores was marching units. Additionally, entry forms are also avail- brating their 61st wedding anniversary on Feb. 27. A Na on hand to personally accept his award. able for pa'u marshal and queen, grand marshal and for Opi'o award was presented to Aunty Mary (Melanie) The wedding anniversary couple raised eight children someone to portray King Kamehameha. ' Helm in memory of her son, George Helm. who gave them 24 grandchildren and 10 great grand- children. The deadline for pa 'u riders was Jan. 15. Deadline fo r all other aspects of the parade is Apr. l. The traditional decorating of King Kamehameha's statue which stands in front of Aliiolani Hale will be held on the late afternoon of June 5 with hundreds of leis being strung by various organizations and individuals. A brief program and entertainment will again be held. The final Oahu event in honor of Kamehameha the Great is the 14th annual King Kamehameha Hula Com- petition which for the first time this year will be a two- day event June 26 and 27 at the Nei;ll S. Blaisdell Center Arena. In addition to the traditional hula and chant, auwana or contemporary dance has been added. Competition is open to any and all dance groups. Rules and regulations for the competition may be ob- tained by calling the State Council on Hawaiian Herit- age at 536-6540. Deadline to submit applications for this competition is Feb. 27.

J ohn Koomoa Flores, 93, reported to be the oldest Two of three surviving" "activists" kupuna were li ving kupuna kane on Molokai, accepts calabash among the honored at Ka Moloka'i Makahiki. From LU'naliio Tru stee award from Walter Ritte , chairman of the annual Ka left, Kathleen Lee acce pts award for deceased Moloka'i Makahiki. Looking on is his escort, Henry grandmother, Mary Lee . Clara Ku appears in center Deadline Feb. 15 Arce. and Lani Kapuni is a t right. Hawaii Supreme Court Justices are now accepting Keiki Tahiti Fete applications, nominations and/ or recommendations JI from interested persons or organizations to fill a trustee Scheduled Mar. 14 vacancy for the Lunalilo Estate. George Ii Brown recently resigned after more than 30 The second annual Keiki Tahiti Fete, a keiki Tahitian years as a trustee for the Estate. competition featuring Ote'a dances, will be held Satur- King Lunalilo's will specified that income from his real , day, Mar. 14, at 10 a.m. in McCabe gym on the St. Louis estate be used to take care of "poor, destitute and infirm . School campus. people of Hawaiian blood or extraction," with a special Co-sponsored by the Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts focus on the kupuna. Lunalilo Home is the Estate's pri- Society and St. Louis' Hui 0 Na Opio under Kumu Hula mary responsibility. J ohn Lake, the competition will be in both solo and Interested parties may write to individual justices at group categories for tane (male) and vahine (female). P.O. Box 2560, Honolulu 96804. The deadline is Feb. 15, Trophies and other awards will be given winning 1987. These letters should include qualifications and groups and individuals. There is a suggested $4 dona- other pertinent information about the applicant, tion for admission. Wendell P.K. Silva is the program nominee or person who is being nominated. coordinator. Supreme Court Justices are: Chief Justice Herman Among early entries are Keolalaulani Halau Olapa 0 Lum and Associate Justices Edward H. Nakamura, Laka of Kaneohe under Kumu Hula Aloha Delire. This Frank D. Padgett, Yoshimi Hayashi and James H. is the same hal au which grabbed auwana and overall Wakatsuki. honors for women in the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival A Master's Report of the Estate covering the period in Hilo. from September 1, 1982, to August 31 , 1985, is available Other entries received so far are Atooi Marama from upon request from the Public Information Office . Aunty Mary (Melanie ) Helm is hugged by Walter Kauai (Kapu Kinimaka Alquiza); and Aloha Pumehana Ritte following presenta tion of poi pounder trophy o Polynesia from Waipahu (Denise Kia Ramento). At in memory of her son, George Helm, who was lost at least five more groups were scheduled to submit entry Festival Seeks sea during the Kaho'olawe struggle. forms. Hawaii Talen,t

People to represent Hawaii in a three-day festival in Woodland Hills, Calif., are being sought by former Miss Hawaii Lei Maa Richmond and her husband, Brans- come, for the 1987 Summer Pacifica Festival. The June 26-28 event is titled, "Pacifica: A Festival of Pacific Arts and Cultures." It will offer a celebration of the many visual arts, crafts, dances, music, foods and other attractions of the Pacific region. Purpose of the festival is to create an environment for the nurturing of cultures by the peoples of the Pacific region, and to bring the beauty and diversity of the cul- tures of the Pacific to the attention of the Los Angeles public. The Richmonds were recently appointed Cultural Foundation Celebrity Advisors for Hawaii and Tahiti. Richmond, who is a'movie actor and stunt man, is of Hawaiian and Tahitian background. His wife, who was also a former Miss USA runnerup, is an actress, enter- tainer and model. The couple resides in California. Interested persons may contact The Cultural Foundation, 21600 Oxnard St., Suite 540, Woodland Hills, Calif., 91367. The Foundation may alsQ be Kilohana School students c heer their team mates on, some waving streamers. reached by telephone at (818) 887-2787. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation N H LC's Success Laid to NHLC Report Many Hands Helping .Out

Fifteen years ago, a group of Hawaiians stood. on a Nakoa v. Byron was successfully settled in client's grassy knoll overlooking Waimea ranchland and wept. favor by gaining direct access to his parcel. A com- Right to Sue They had committed an act of civil disobedience by tres- panion case, In re Nakoa, is presently being nego- passing onto Hawaiian Homelands leased to Parker tiated. Kona Old Hawaiian Trails Group v. Lyman By Mahealani lng, Executive Director Ranch. They were arrested for doing so. and its companion case, Kona Old Hawaiian Trails We've all heard the horror stories about Hawaiian After years of watching applicants patiently wait for Group v. Ono and the DLNR seek to preserve Homes applicants waiting for 30 plus years for their their leases, Sonny Kaniho, Alvina Park, Joe Tassill, ancient Hawaiian trails over which a modern subdivi- homesteads. Acceleration of unimproved lot awards by Pae Galdeira, Dixon Enos and other members of "The sion is being planned. In re Morris involves nego- DHHL over the past several years has shown great Hawaiians" had taken this bold step. In so doing, they tiations to secure access to a landlocked kuleana. Hui promise, but the fact that the situation was allowed to helped lay the foundation for creation of a law firm Alanui 0 Makena is a community group on the island fester for many years highlights the powerless- which could advocate on their behalf, the Native Hawai- of Maui which is seeking to protect coastal lateral ac- ness native Hawaiians have felt without a statutorily ex- ian Legal Corporation. . cess being threatened by a resort development. Kulo- plicit right to enforce their rights in court. Instead, they Many others helped along the way. Gil Johnson, a loio v. Board of Land & Natural Resources involves have had to trust that suits would be brought by the storefront legal aid lawyer now a professor of law at the access to and protection of coastal resources. U.S. Attorney General on their behalf, something never University of Chicago; David Getches, first director of In the area of water rights, Kahakuloa Acres v. done in the 66-year history of the program. the Indian public interest law firm, the Native American Mendez resulted in a settlement which allowed Governors of Hawai'i, by executive order, had illegal- Rights Fund; representatives to the Council of Hawai- NHLC's client first priority in obtaining sufficient water ly allowed Hawaiian Homes lands to be used for the gen- ian Organizations (in particular, Winona Rubin, to irrigate taro patches on his three kuleana. Fuku- eral public. The 200,000 acres in lands set aside for the Georgianna Padeken and Randy Kalahiki); and past mitsu v. Aquatic Farms is a similar case wherein client trust had never been properly inventoried. The Hawai- NHLC Executive Directors Gail Prejean and attorney reached a settlement agreement recognizing his right to ian Homes Commission itself voted to allow the use of Boyce Brown. obtain water for irrigation of kuleana where his family its lands by local and state agencies without compensa- Today, five attorneys and a support staff of 10 work had grown taro for many . generations and was still tion or having properly completed land exchanges. exclusively to assert, protect and defend land and tradi- actively taro farming. NHLC also represented several In 1985, former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi finally nulli- tional rights. small taro farmers whose water had been diverted by fied the executive orders which had deprived the NHLC is governed by a 12-member board of direc- East Maui Irrigation Company from a watershed area Department of land for which the state never paid com- tors. Of these, eight are attorneys appointed by the with permission from the state's Board of Land and Na- pensation. Even today, however, the state and federal Hawaii Bar Association and four are community repre- tural Resources. governments continue to use Hawaiian Home lands for sentatives. They include attorneys Georgiana Alvaro, After an administrative appeal, the BLNR was re- which little or no compensation has been paid and land Hayden Aluli , Bruss Keppeler and community quired to conduct contested case hearings prior to is- exchanges have not been consummated. representatives Keoki Fukumitsu, Eric Enos, Alvina suing any permits for water licenses affecting the rights One of the corrective measures this task force Park and Randy Kalahiki. Attorney Clarence F.T. of these taro farmers to obtain sufficient water to cul- recommended was the passage of both federal and Ching servied on NHLC's board for seven years before tivate their kuleana from the nearest water resource: state statutes specifically granting the right to enforce resigning to assume his Office of Hawaiian Affairs In the area of shoreline access, NHLC represents cli- the Act through the courts. The task force concluded trusteeship. ents on the island of Maui who have been cut off from a that there was substantial judicial authority and policy The Corporation administers two major projects. traditional route to the seashore for fishing and subsist- reasons for an implied right of action; however, mem- The first, called the Land Title Project, has been fund- ence purposes by a private landowner. bers of the task force urged that specific statutes be ed and supported for the past six years by OHA. In re Mitchell involved native Hawaiians who are at· enacted on both the federal and state levels so that the Trustees Rod Burgess, Frenchy DeSoto, Moses tempting to protect their subsistence gathering rights right was clear and explicit. Keale, Walter Ritte, Joseph Kealoha and Thomas K. by minimizing disruption to native forests caused by a In the 66-year history of the program, as noted above, Kaulukukui Sr., along with OHA sfaff member Martin hydroelectric plant. the U.S. had never resorted to judicial action to compel Wilson and former staffer Francis Ka'uhane were In the area of religious freedom, an appeal was made compliance or to remedy breaches of trust under the responsible for getting the project started. to the Hawaii Supreme Court from a decision by the Act in spite of repeated and systematic mismanage· The Land Title Project was created to do quiet title BLNR granting a permit to Campbell Estate for geo- ment. The success or failure of the program should not work. A quiet title action is a lawsuit in which one party, thermal exploration and development in the Kilauea have depended upon the willingness and consent of the the Plaintiff, seeks adjudication of the interests of all par- middle east rift zone. NHLC represented believers in federal government. History showed there was little ties in a designated parcel of real property. the volcano goddess Pele who felt that geothermal de- reason to rely on this mode of enforcement. The typical situation which gives rise to a quiet title velopment would infringe upon their constitutional right In 1978, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in the lawsuit is one where a large landholder engaged in agri- to freely exercise their religion. This case is still on ap- case of Keaukaha-Panaewa Com unity Asso- cultural or ranching activities wishes to sell, subdivide, peal. . ciation v. Hawaiian Homes Commission that native or otherwise dispose of land. NHLC represented clients on the island of Maui and Hawaiians could not directly enforce the Hawaiian The landholder has characteristically been using the Hawaii in disputes over whether certain public lands Homes trust under the Hawaiian Homes Commission property without good title, and must warrant his right should have been included in the inventory of ceded Act although the U.S. Attorney General strongly sup- to it to prospective buyers, permitting agencies, etc. lands, trust proceeds from which are administered by ported their right to sue in its "friend of the court" brief. Oftentimes the landholder will have come to use the OHA. In 1982, however, the same federal court gave native property pursuant to a lease agreement decades old Finally, in the area of reparations, NHLC's senior at- Hawaiians an alternative right to sue in federal court which not been surrendered upon expiration to torney' Melody MacKenzie has been one of the at- under a civil rights statute. No state court has yet ruled heirs of a deceased lessor. torneys most responsible for researching the legal basis one way or the other. In other situations, the landholders will have moved for native Hawaiian reparations, and has been so recog- In spite of many arguments to the contrary, enact- onto "abandoned" property and absorbed it into their nized since beginning her work at NHLC_-MI ment of statutes giving native Hawaiians the right to sue larger, surrounding tracts of land. in both federal and state courts will not encourage frivo- It is not uncommon to have retired ranch hands testi- lous lawsuits. It is neither easy nor cheap to take a case fy that they were instructed to tear down fences of small Six Scholarship - to court; accordingly, beneficiaries would have to be land owners and run cattle through in order to establish very judicious. Furthermore, these 'cases would have to an adverse claim. Funds Available involve significant, not frivolous, issues. Unfortunate- In a recent survey, NHLC determined that there Six scholarship trust funds administered by Hawaiian ly, in 1986 former Gov. Ariyoshi vetoed legislation were approximately 300 active cases statewide in which Trust Company Ltd., charitable trust department, are which could have granted native Hawaiians the right to over 5,000 defendants with Hawaiian surnames were available to high school seniors and other potential col- sue under the Act. The 1986 bill had passed both houses listed. lege-bound students. of the Legislature for the first time in three years. Although quiet title work is considered a complex Application deadline for these scholarships is Mar. 1, The few times significant judicial decisions relating to area of property law, NHLC's almos·t exclusive focus in 1987. College Scholarship Funds Application and the Hawaiian Homes program have been made have the area for the last six years has enabled it to develop Guide booklets may be obtained by calling Hawaiian been when individuals have been able to overcome an expertise in systemetizing the handling of these Trust at 525-8511 by Feb_ 15. standing as well as financial hurdles to sue in their own cases. The six scholarship funds are: names. The number of lawsuits brought to enforce The other major project which the Corporation ad- • Aiea General Hospital Association Scholarship. provisions of the Act has been miniscule, and will likely ministers is federally funded through the Legal Services • Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship. continue to be a 'remedy of last resort. Corporation or LSC. LSC is the same federal agency • Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust. Nonetheless, without a clear statutory right to sue to which funds legal aid programs nationally. • Marion MacCarrell Scott Scholarship. enforce the trust, native Hawaiians will continue to be at In 1979, LSC created a special fund for native Ameri- • Hawaii Veterans Memorial Fund. a disadvantage, especially in state courts. The right to can programs and NHLC became a successful ap- plicant. . • Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation. go to court is a critical element in the range of remedies Applicants should not wait until they have been ac- necessary to obtain all program benefits. Without a Cases with potential impact upon Hawaiians as a cepted by a college. They are encouraged to apply now, statute clearly establishing this right, state courts will class of native Americans are handled under this proj- before the Mar. 1 deadline. Complete details and continue to debate whether or not such a right in fact ect. application forms are available from the respective exists. For example, this past year, NHLC handled cases school counselors or by calling Desiree Pettus at Hawai- dealing with kuleana access; shoreline access; sub- ian Trust's charitable trust department, 525-8511. sistence gathering and water rights; and one case deal- ing with freedom of religion. He hanai ali'i, he 'ai ahupua'a. NHLC represented clients in 10 cases on the island of Ho'ola'i maka mawaho, 'o'o/e'a loko. The rearing of a chief is the ruling of an Maui, Hawaii and Oahu which dealt with the problem of A friendly face outside, a hardness inside. -Mary ahupua'a. -Mary Kawena Pukui. access to kuleana. Kawena Pukui. ; 1

Federal Past and Present Issues By Larry Kamakawiwo'ole ments of 1987, which was introduced by Sen. Daniel K. Finally, S. 187. A.Dill·to· for the protection of Federal Liaison Officer Inouye during the first week of the new Congress. That Native American rights the remains of their dead This article is part two of definition reads, "the term" 'native Hawaiian' means and sacred artifacts by returning the remains taken' a three-part series on fed - any 'individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal peo- from native American grounds and giving them back to eral legislation and its im- ple who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sov- native Anie'tic'i1ns. . pact on Hawaiians. The ereign ty in the area that now constitutes the State of ' IA .' conference committee is formed when both' article concludes with bills Hawai(i)." That definition arguably does not resolve the ' hOl.\ses' qf Con'gress ' cannot . agree over a particular introduced in the current blood quantum of who is a native Hawaiian and not the am€mdinent(s) in 'a bilL The committee is composed of Congress. federal government. . m'embers ("c'onferees") from both houses. About 10 percent of all bills'passed by both houses require action Public Law 99-498: Federal Legislation in the One-Hundredth by a House-Senate 'conference committee, Higher Education Amend- '\ Congress ments of 1986. This law, in S. 129. A bill to authorize and amend the Indian part, establishes a native Health Care Improvement Act. The bi ll was introduced 'Twa"Sisters Head Hawaiian culture and art by Sen. Inouye and co-sponsored by Sen. Spark M. program at the Bishop Museum if a proposed $1 million Matsunaga. It has been referred to the Select Com- Respective Clubs appropriation clears Congress. The program includes mittee on Indian Affairs. S. 129 contains two Hawaiian instruction, research, scholarship" and cultural provisions: (l) a health professions scholarship pro- Two sisters, both of whom are also school teachers, exchange in Hawaiian art and culture. Congress has gram ($l.8 million for fiscal year 1988, and for each fiscal were recently elected presidents of their respective authorized to be appropriated sums necessary for the year thereafter); and (2) a demonstration project pri- Hawaiian Civic Clubs on Oahu. . program for each succeeding fiscal year in addition to marily addressing the problem of diabetes among native Heleaka Kauka Martin of Kahaluu is the president of the $1 million fo r the fiscal year 1988. Hawaiians. ($750,000 for each of the fiscal years'1989 the Kualoa-Heeia Hawaiian Civic Club while her sis- The law calls for the creation of a board of trustees to through 1992). ter, Ilima Kauka Williams of Kalihi, serves as president govern the program. Although the law expressly states S . 136. A bill to improve the health status of native of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Ci '{ic Club. that a representative fro m the O ffice of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiians. The bill was introduced by Sen. Inouye and Martin has been a teacher for 24 years and is current- be a member of the board, the conference report to PL co-sponsored by Sen. Matsunaga. It has also been re- ly at King Intermediate School in Kaneohe. Williams has 99-498 states that "a formal Board of Trustees for the ferred to the Select Committee on Indian Affairs. The taught for 35 years, including Punahou and the Kame- program ... shall be' chaired by the chairman ofthe Of- comprehensive bill includes (1) health promotion and hameha Schools as well as in the public schools, She is fice of Hawaiian Affairs ... " H_ Rept. 99-861 at 466. 1 disease prevention programs, (2) a demonstration proj- currently an instructor and counselor at Leeward Com- Congress's usual practice is to abide by a conference ect for health promotion and disease prevention, (3) munity College, report because it represents the congressional intent of community health centers, (4) a health service scholar- both houses. Moreover, items mentioned in the law are ship program, (5) health care referral services, and (6) a usually delineated in the conference report. pacific Basin Disease Research Institute to be located at Public Law 99-570: Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. the University of Hawai i at Manoa. S . 136 calls fo r There is a program for native Hawaiians in the Act approximately $1l.3 million for the 1987 fiscall year which includes programs of drug abuse education and alone with equivalent sums for succeeding years. prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, S. 142. A bill to amend the Native American and education for high-risk young people. There are Programs Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations fo r • authorized to be appropriated $400,000 for native fi scal years 1987 through 1991. The bill was introduced Hawaiian programs during the fiscal year 1987 and by Sen. Inouye and co-sponsored by Sen. Matsunaga. It -500,000 for each of he fiscal years 19 and 1989. has been referred to the Select Committee on Indian Congressman Akaka cosponsored H.R. 5484 which be- Affairs. The Native American Program Act of 1974 came PL 99-570. fU'nds the Administration for Native Americans/ Definition of Who Is a Native Hawaiian. Certain ("ANA"). ANA has funded OHA, Alu Like and various members of Congress and the American Indian com- other Hawaiian oJganizations. munity have raised serious questions concerning the S.150. A 'bill to provide financial assistance to definition of who is.a native Hawaiian. The definition at co mmunity colleges and to Kamehame h a issue defines a native Hawaiian as '''any individual who Schools/Bishop Estate for demonstration grants de- has ancestors that were natives prior to 1778 of the area signed to address the special of gifted and talent- Kauka Martin that now comprises the State of Hawai(i)i." That defi- ed elementary and secondary school students who are and nition has been used in federal legislation affecting Indian or native Hawaiian. Senator Inouye introduced' , Kauka WiIIiams native Hawaiians. The issue is whether a substantial the bill and Senator Matsunaga cosponsored it. S . 150 They are the daughters ' of George and Margaret dilution of blood quantum should qualify one for federal has been referred to the Select Committee on Indian Af- Kauka, Two 'Other sisters were also teachers-Liz assistance. Several Hawaiian organizations have met to fairs . The Hawaiian provisions in the bill calls for $1 mil- Kauka, also a member of Kuhio HCC and re- discuss and resolve the issue of definition. A new defini- lion for the fiscal year 1987 and each of the three suc- cently retired from Roosevelt High School, and Myra tion is used in S.129, the Indian Health Care Amend- ceeding fiscal years. Kauka, who studied nursing at Johns Hopkins Univer- sity, The latter, along with older brother, George, and their father are deceasec3. All foUl' sisters 'are graduates of the former College of the' Pacific in Stockton; Calif. The institution is today known as University of the Pacific where former head football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg is a legend. ' The Kauka sisters are one· half Iroquois Indian and one·half'Hawaiian.' Their mother, Margaret 79, is Iro- quois' and resides witp daughter Liz. Their only brother was a'n engineer and is credited with shouldering some of his sisters' college expenses. Both sisters have been 'active in the Hawaiian Civic Club movement for 'well over 15 years.

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Staff of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, reading from left to right, seated are Mahealani lng, Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, executive director; Attorney Harriette Holt.• Standing left to right are Attorneys Livia Wang, Alan Mura- kami (litigation director), Melody MacKenzie and Wanda Chong. Page 12 fAo'ao 'VmikurpaJua-) .P.epeJuali (F.ehruary 198.7) OHA Chairman, Trustees Meet HACPAC Announces its Legislative Package

with. Waihee; Appear on Radio The Hawaiian Civic Political Action Committee (HACPAC), political arm of the Association of Hawai· ian Civic Clubs, is following through on some of the man· dates of the AOHCC's 27th annual convention on Kauai at the current session of the Hawaii state legis· lature. Ten resolutions from that convention form the basis of HAC PAC's 1987 legislative packet which represent an interesting variety of issues. Some received media attention during the 1986 legislative session. Others are of state and local community concern. According to HAC PAC Chairman John Kamalani, his group will be coordinating its activities with the government agencies concerned and will work in con- cert with Hawaiian agencies in their efforts relating to legislative concerns. Those wishing to join j-IACPAC's lobbying efforts may contact Kamalani at 533-2067 or the group's lobbying committee chairperson, Dawn Farm-Ramsey at 842-8637. HACPAC will be holding its third annual legislative reception Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Von Holt Room, St. Andrews Cathedral. Legislators will be on hand to meet with AOHCC and HAC PAC members. T omi Downey Chong is chairing this event. Other 1987 HAC PAC plans include conducting poli- tical workshops during the year and participating with Alu Like Inc. and the Council of Hawaiian Organ- I 1 izations' political workshops; activities Nov. 1-7 in cele- Office of Hawaiian Affairs Administrator Kamaki A. Kanahele III and Chairman of the Board of Trustees bration of Ho'olako 1987- The Year of the Hawaiian; Moses K. Keale Sr. paid a recent courtesy call on Gov. John David Waihee III. Keale says he and the candidate endorsements; and a fund raiser at Ho'ike'ike Go ernor will be holding regular meetings to discuss issues of concern to Hawaiians. on the Great Lawn Mar. 1 during Bishop Museum's Family Sunday. Resolutions forming the basis of HAC PAC's 1987 legislative packet follow . l. Urging the State Legislature to grant native Hawai- ians the right to sue for enforcement of the Depart- ment of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawai- ian Affairs Trust. 2. Urging the Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Af- fairs to pursue a resolution of the conflict between the language of the State Constitution and Chapter 10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding the corpuse of the • OHA Trust and the source of ceded land revenues . 3. Demanding that the Governor and State Legis- lature budget for and fund the administrative costs of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and re- imburse with interest such expenses, namely, $13,988,246 incurred since 1979. 4. Urging the Board of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to rescind their decision relative to Linekona School and give the Office of Hawaiian Affairs an opportunity to apply for · and acquire this ceded land." 5. Urging the State Legislature of Hawaii to adopt a Water Code reflecting the public trust imposed on water by the State Constitution. 6. Urging the State of Hawaii and Hawaii County to collaborate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fire management plan for the public lands of Pu'uwa'awa'a and Pu'uanahulu, North Kona, Hawaii. Ho'olako 1987 President and OHA Trustee Thomas K. (Uncle Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr. and Betty Kawo- 7. Requesting the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to imme- hiokalani Jenkins, Ho'olako vice president and OHA Community Kupuna Coordinator, present official diately review rules and regulations recently imposed Ho'olako T-shirt to Gov. John David Waihee III following a press conference in the chief executive's of- upon Mauna Ala (Royal Mausoleum) by the Depart- fice to kick off the Year of the Hawaiian. ment of Land and Natural Resources. 8. Urging the State Legislature to create a separate Division of Historic Preservation in the Department of Land and Natural Resources and to strengthen laws regarding archeological standards and preservation requirements affecting native Hawaiian sites, artifacts and battle or burial places. 9. Pl'Oclaiming Bernice Pauahi Bishop the Outstand- ing Humanitarian of the Nineteenth Century. 10. Requesting the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs House of Delegates to request the legislature to introduce a bill to amend the Hawaii State Statutes, Chapter 13, and the State Constitution, Article 12, Sec- tion 5. Pearl Harbor HCC Sets Election, Installation The Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club, founded Dec. 1, 1964, will be electing officers for the new year at its Feb. 26 meeting. Installation of the new officers is scheduled for Satur- day, Mar. 21, at the Party House in the Chinese Cultural Plaza. It will be a 13-course Hawaiian buffet with Roth Puahala as banquet chairman and Jean Ponteras as tic- ket coordinator. News Director Amanda Lee of KIKI Radio 1-94 interviews OHA Board Chairman Moses K. Keale Sr., far Pearl Rarbor has been one of the most active clubs in right; Trustee Thomas K. (Uncle Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr., center; and Vice Chairman Louis Hao during the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and the Oahu a recent broadcast of the "Let's Talk About It" program. District Council since its founding 22 years ago. f • I' - '" l C' T C k .(1 P'/1"'age,j 1).,1' A' 0 ,ao rnl urna., 0' I) U Religion Turned on this Hawaiian Opukahaia Inspired First Missionary Company , By Nanette Napoleon Purnell, Director lingered in sickness Feb. 17,1818, when he died, Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, headed The Cemetery Research Project surrounded by the many friends he had made there. for Henry Opukahaia's native homeland of Hawaii. When most of us think about famous Hawaiians who Townspeople from Cornwall purchased his tombstone Opukahaia's greatest dream, ·to return home to have in some way or another altered the course of and buried him in a rural hillside cemetery (see photos) spread the enlightenment he had himself found, was Hawaiian history, the first names that usually come to at the age of 26 . never fulfilled" but it was he who inspired that first his- mind are King Kamehameha I, King Kalakaua, Queen . On Oct. 23, 1819, the ship "Thaddeus" set sail from toric company of missionaries to these Hawaiiian Liliuokalani and Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Boston with the "pioneer" company of The American islands. But there remains a host of other, less well-known individuals of Hawaiian ancestry who have directly or indirectly made their mark upon the land, and should perhaps be given a little more recognition for their contributions. . Henry Opukahaia is such an individual. Born in the tiny vilJage of Ninole, in the District of Ka'u on the island of Hawaii in 1879, Opukahaia would grow up to launch the first group of missionaries to these Hawaiian islands in 1820. \\ . . At the age of 10 or 12 in Ninole, Opukahaia witnessed . ' J the brutal slaying of his father, Ke'au; his mother, Kamaho'ula, and his infant brother, by warriors of Kamehameha I, who had heard that members of Opu- kahaia's village were part of an insurgent group, bent on overtaking Kamehameha's domain while he was away fighting a battle on Oahu. Legend has it that Opukahaia's parents fled with their sons to the mountains prior to an impending raid on the village, but were later discovered and killed as Opuka- haia looked on. Opukahaia tried to flee with his baby brother upon his back but a warrior threw a spear at them, killing the infant and knocking Opukahaia to the ground. Nanette Napoleon Purnell, director of the Cemetery Research Project, holds Hawaii Visitors Bureau Opukahaia was not injured and was taken captive by roadside sign identifying above ground tomb of Henry Opukahaia in the Cornwall, Conn., Cemetery. Mrs. Purnell visited the site last summer on her way to Boston to speak at a conference for cemetery the warrior who had killed the rest of his family. He lived re earchers from around the United States. with his captor for one year, then was allowed to live with an uncle who was a kahuna in Napo'opo'o, at Kealakekua Bay. He spent several hard years at Napo'opo'o being trained by his uncle to become a kahuna. During this period he also witnessed the death of his beloved aunt, who was thrown over a cliff for disobeying the ali'i of the district. Perhaps it was these sorrowful childhood memories which prompted Opukahaia to jump at the chance to leave his homeland in 1807, at age 16, when a merchant sea Captain named Caleb Brintnall invited him to sail aboard his ship to America. Opukahaia eagerly accepted Capt. Brintnall's invi- tation, and spent the next two years sailing aboard the "Triumph to Alaska, China, Indonesia, Africa and the West Indies before finally arriving at Brintnall's home port of New York. While on this long journey, Opukahaia was taught how to speak English by the crew, and was introduced to the doctrines of the Christian faith, which he imme- diately embraced. Because his Hawaiian name was so hard to pronounce, he was given the first name of Hen- ry, and his last name was pronounced as Obookiah, which was then after used as his legal name. When they arrived in New York, Brintnall took Opu- kahaia to live with him in New Haven, Conn. and intro- duced him to a number of his firends who would also take him under their wing to educate him in both secular and religious matters. This is the Foreign Mission School at Cornwall which was established in 1817 to train native men to While earning his living doing farm work, Opukahaia become assistant missionaries who would help their American teachers establish missions in foreign continued his religious studies in Connecticut and lands. Henry Opukahaia was the most prominent student at the school. became the first Hawaiian to be baptized in the Chris- tian faith . He also learned to read and write the English language, and even began translating the Bible in Hawaiian. By 1816, when he was only 19 or 20, Opukahaia was well known in New England where he toured the land as a popular religious speaker of the time. His notoriety attracted the attention of Samuel Mills, who was the leader of a group of Williams College students who started the foreign missionary movement in America. Mills saw Opukahaia as the instrument of God for the conversion of the native "pagans" in Hawaii. . When Mills started the first Foreign Mission School in Cornwall, Conn. in 1817, Opukahaia was among the first group of students recruited. The purpose of the school was to educate natives fro m countries all over the world as missionary assistants who would return to their native homelands with their American teachers to make entry into the foreign lands more accessible. Eventually, the school included students from Tahiti, New Zealand, China, Java, Malay and the Marquesas, The Hawaii Visitors Bureau roadside sign and other as well as a large contingent of American Indians. memorabilia, including leis and photos, of Henry Opukahaia had been studying at the school for about Opukahaia in the Cornwall Historical Society Mu- one year, preparing himself and the American mission- Henry Opukahaia (Obookiah) appears to have been seum. The sign is in the museum for safe keeping aries selected to be among the first group to sail to the a relatively obscure figure in Hawaiian history. He is because officials felt someone would steal it if erect- Hawaiian islands, when he contacted typhus fever. He more famous in Cornwall than in his native Hawaii. ed in the cemetery as originally planned years ago . .

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Kameham• , :.. .eha'. ,.,tv. .:...... -I ; Us• Be One and " We Shall Not .Fail' Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Thomas K. (Uncle Tommy) Kaulukukui, who is' also president of Ho'olako 1987, explained to Department of Education C€ntr'al District kupuna J an.9 at Wilson Elementary School how The Year of the Hawaiian became a reality. He said tha't in his campaign talks 'during two 'OHA elections and at appearances before school groups and other organizations, he always carries a big card qepict- ing three circles with pictures in them' symbolizing 'Aina, Ha'aheo and Lokahi. Kaulukukui, who recently turned 74, said' Aina repre- sented getting back some of our lands; Ha'aheo was pride, talking about Hawaiians getting an education, going on to college, getting good'jobs, going into poli- tics; and Lokahi, picturing four paddlers going the same direction and the same place: . Then he described the crab syndrome depicting a bucket fill ed with crabs and one on the very top climbing out of it. "I don't picture this as the rest of the crab' trying to pull down the crab on the top. I see the crab on' top telling those on the bottom, 'Eh brah!· Come up and climb out of the bucket with me,' "he explained. "We've done something about 'Aina through our ative Hawaiian Legal Corporation and Ha'ahao through the success of many tno Lnotably the recent election of John David Wa-ihee mas governGr of this state; and now we're doing something about Lokahi through Ho'olako 1987 " Kqull,lkukai observed. "In 1985, I had the idea of -havi ng

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Moanalua Gardens Foundation's Ke Kukui 0 Mo- natural beauty and fascinating cultural history. This is a Island. Leader: John Engbring, biologist, U.S. Fish and analua series of lectures and field trips begins this perfect way to to know your Hawaii better. Wildlife Service. Lecture and slide show on Rabbit month with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' own Cultural Other programs in the series are: Island as a bird sanctuary, the sea birds and other crea- Speciali st Earl (Buddy) Neller first on the program Mar. 7, 8:30 to 10 a.m. , Moanalua Intermediate tures which populate it and future plans. which is held monthly through June. School Library-Part I, Oahu's Geology and Water Re- May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. , Makai Research Pier, Neller, who is a former state archaeologist, will first sources. Leader: Glenn Bauer, hydrogeologist, Board Makapuu-Part II , Journey to Manana Isl?\nd. Leader: lecture on "The Latest Scoop in Hawaiian Archaeo- of Water Supply. Lecture and slide show presentation. Engbring. Explore Manana Island. If the weather or logy" from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 21 in Room C-2 at Mar. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Moanalua School, car water conditions are miserable on May 2, the backup Moanalua Intermediate School. pool- Part II , The of Waihe'e Valley. Leader: date is May 9. The group will leave the school at 10 a.m. that same Bauer. Walk into Waihe'e Tunnel whose pipes carry five June 6, 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., car pool fromMGF of- day to some infrequently explored archaeological sites million gallons of water per day to Windward Oahu fice to airport- Hana'ula Peak, Maui. Leaders: Gill and in Kailua and Waimanalo where they will also visit rem- communities; short hike of moderate difficulty to the Robert Hobdy, Assistant District Forester Maui. Jeep nants of vario us Hawaiian sites. Neller will tell partici- impressive 85-foot tall Waihe'e waterfall. ride and three-mile hike of intermediate difficulty in a pants how the work of archaeologists has helped recon- Apr. 11 , 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., car pool from MGF office- West Maui mountain cloud forest conta,ining the great- struct early Hawaiian life and what threatens the exist- Kuaokala Forest Reserve. Leader: Lorin Gill, MGF edu- est number of native ferns in Hawaii and experience the ence of our archaeological resources today. cation director and one of Hawaii's leading naturalists. native flora of Hana'ula Park. Participants may attend the lecture only. However, if Five-mile hike of intermediate difficulty along the Kuao- Advanced registration is required for all activities. you plan to go on the field trip, you must have attended kala ridge of the Waianae mountains. Learn about the Registration form and full payment should be received the accompanying lecture. Transportation for the fie ld geology of the area, how people have changed the land- by Feb. 13. Post registration is possible but not advis- trip is via car pool. scape and the state's efforts at reforestation. able. No phone registrations but additional information The 1987 Ke Kukui 0 Moanalua series offers a spec- Apr. 25, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Moanalua Intermediate and registration forms are available by contacting the trum of lectures and field trips foc using on Hawaii's rare School Library- Part I, Getting to Know Manana MGF office at 839·5334. A1emanakao Three Other Hawaiians Made Hanana it Home with Missionaries Feb. 10-6:30 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiia n Civic Club, Na Mea Pua class, CYO Camp Hauula. While Henry Opukahaia was the most prominent stu- first weeks. Feb. 14- 8:30 a.m., Seventh annual La Ho'oulu 'Olelo Hawaii. dent to attend the Foreign Mission School in Cornwall Henry Opukahaia's tombstone inscription as it appears Kauai Community College, Puhi. Conn., He was not the only youth of Hawaiian ancestry in the Cornwall, Conn.; cemetery: Feb. 14- 15- 8 a.m., Registration fo r Art of Writing Workshop, to be enrolled there. IN Ho'olako 1987 project, Ma kaha Sheraton Inn and Country Club. Thomas Hopu had left the Big Island on the same ship Memory of Feb. IS -Deadli ne to submit nominations for trustee of Lunalilo as Opukahaia in 1807. When they arrived in New York, HENRY OBOOKIAH Estate. a native of Feb. IS -Deadli ne for College Scholarship Funds Application and Opukahaia went to li ve in New Haven and Hopu con- OWHYEE. Guide booklets, Hawaiian Trust Company Ltd., 525-8511. tinued to sail as a seaman aboard other ships. After an His arrival in this country gave rise Feb. 17- 7 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club monthly meeting , eight-year career at sea Hopu returned to Connecticut to the Foreign mission school, CYO Camp Hauula. to visit his devoted friend Opukahaia, and was con- of which he was a worthy member. Feb. 20- 9 a.m., OHA upuna workshop, OHA conference room, He was once an Idolater, and 'was Honolulu, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500, brown bag lunch or verted to the Christian faith. Together Hopu and Opu- designed for a Pagan Priest; but by YOYO (you're on your own). kahaia enrolled in the Foreign Mission School. the grace of God and by the prayers Feb. 20- 1:30 p.m., OHA Board of Trustees, OHA conference Hopu finished his studies at the school and ac- and instructions of pious friends, room. Honolulu. he became a Christian .. Feb. 21 :30 a.m., Ke KukUl 0 Moanalua lecture and fi eld trip, companied the first missionary company to arrive in the Hawaiian islal1ds in 1820. He was eminent for piety and Room C.2, Moanalua Intermediate School; 10 a.m. , Depart for field missionary Zeal. When almost prepared trip, Ka il ua and Waimanalo. . Also aboard that-first mission ship, the "Thaddeus," to return to his native Isle to preach the Feb. 24- 6:30 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club, Na Mea Pua were two other Hawaiians trained at Cornwall. They Gospel, God took to himself. In his last class, CYO Camp Hauula. were William Kanui and John Honolii. sickness, he wept and prayed for Owhyhee, Feb. 26-7 p.m. , Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Clu b meeting, elec· Aboard ship ansi later in tbe islands, the three Hawai- but was submissive. He died without fear tion of officers. with a heavenly smile on his Feb. 27- Deadline to submit applications for 14th annual King ians gave invaluable aid as teachers of the Hawaiian lan- contenance and glory in his soul. Kamehameha Hula Competition, State Council on Hawaiian Herif· guage, as translators, and smooth the way for the Feb. 17, 1818; age. peaceful reception of the American mission during the aged 26 Mar. 1- 9 a.m., Ho'ike'ike on the Great Lawn, Family Sunday at Bishop Museum , featuring food , entertainment, crafts, exhibits, na mea Hawaii, auction, cont ests games, Museum exhibits and many more, Oahu District Council. Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Giugn;' Presented with OHA Resolution Admission is free. Mar. I- Application deadline for six scholarship trust funds administered by Hawaii an Trust Company Ltd. Mar. 7- 8:30 a.m., Ke Kukui 0 Moanalua, lec ture on geology and water resources, Moanalua Intermediate School Library: 10 a.m., De· part for Waihe'e Tunnel. Mar. 8- 1 p.m., Formal dedication program, Queen's Medical Center takeover of Molokai General Hospital , Kaunakakai. Mar. 10-6:30 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club , Na Mea Pua class, CYO Camp hauula . Mar. 14- 10 a. m., Second annual Ke iki Tahiti Fete, McCabe gym, St. Louis. Mar. 17- 19 a.m. , Queen Kaahumanu birthday anniversary observance, Mauna 'Ala. Marc. 17-7 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club monthly meeting CYO Camp Hauula. Mar. 21-7 p.m., Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club, installation of . officers, Party House, Chinese Cult ural Plaza. Mar. 23·27 - Tenth annive rsary observa nce of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building, weeklo ng program of activities and entertainment. Mar. 24 - 6:30 p.m., Koolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club, Na Mea Pua class, CYO Camp Hauula. Mar. 26-9 a.m., Prince Kuhio birthday anniversary observance, Mauna 'Ala; 11:30 a.m., Prince Kuhio program at Federal Building, Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club and Hawaiian Civic Club of Hono· lulu . Edit or's Note: Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA welcomes Hawaiian organ· izations and others to submit a schedule of their meetings and activi· ties to this calendar of events. Copy deadline is the 15th of each month for the upcoming issue. Send to: Editor, Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Telephones 548- 8960 and 946·2642.

Henry K. Giugni, left, new U.S. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, is presented with a framed copy of a resolu- tion passed by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees congratulating him on his appointment. Making the presentation is Wendy Royle) Hee, center, OHA Policy, Planning Research Officer. Looking on are Washington OHA staff members Larry Kamakawiwo'ole, Federal Liaison Officer and Carol R. H. Ford, Federal Grants Officer. Ceremonies were held in the nation's l I ,

from the OFFICE O F HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Chairman's Desk Low Blow for Hawaiians By Moses K. Keale Sr., OHA Chairman An outpouring of protest fr om Hawaiian organiza . Volume 4. No. 2 "The L,Ving Water of QHA" Pepeluali (February) 1987 Trustee, Kauai and Niihau tions, individuals and the general public started on Through its National Hawaii and soon spread throughout the state. It was ap· Park Service, the U.S. parently because of this action that the National Park Government now plans to Service agreed to waive entrance fees for native Hawai · charge admission to all of ians on a limited basis. If Ho'olako Hawaii's national parks. While the reigonal director of the National Park Serv- 1987 you've been on outbound ice has been most cooperative and responsive, we still tours to the mainland do not condone this "limited basis" language. Give us where one or two national our dignity and just entitlements and permit Hawaiians parks are on your to walk our aina without restriction. Year of itinerary, then you know Rest assured that this agency and its Board of Trust· the Hawaiian that this is the situation ees will be monitoring the situation closely to insure that currently prevailing at no Hawaiian is denied the right to visit our traditional those parks. lands and suffer the indignity of being charged a fee. While a Park Service press release says that Hawai· This action of the government is insulting to all ians who come to the parks to attend religious gather· native people of the United States. Let us ku lokahi, be ings or to obtain native plant materials for Hawaiian reli· ever alert and prevent further things of this kind from gious purposes will not be charged a fee , perhaps this happening. Ho'olako 1987 is a time for us to stand proud waiver is not broad enough, and the National Park Servo as Hawaiians, identify and maintain our Hawaiian values ice needs to be more generous. and celebrate that reawakening throughout this Year of It should include other customary Hawaiian activities ' the Hawaiian. in addition to those associated with religion. Historical· ly, as well as in modern times, portions of Hawaii's na· tional parks have been used for cultural and other cere· Kupuna Worksh.op monial gatherings, subsistence fis hing, the gathering of plants and other flora . .. as well as for religious purposes. at OHA Feb. 20 I take exception to a policy requiring Hawaiians to A brown bag lunch kupuna workshop, sponsored by pay fees to visit these lands, vitally important to the the Education Division of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian lifestyle, as akin to charging a fee for the right will be held Friday, Feb. 20, fr om 9 a.m. to noon in the to go to church. One doesn't have to be trained in the OHA conference room at 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite legal profession to know that the First Amendment to 1500 (PanAm Building). . the U.S. Constitution specifically prohibits legislation Leading the workshop is Betty Kawohiokalani Jen· which would abridge the free exercise of religion. kins, OHA Community Kupuna Coordinator, who wi ll Under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, it be supported by Hawaii resource Kupuna Ulu Kana· is the official policy of the United States to protect and . kaole Garmon and Maile Lum Ho Vargo. ,.- preserve for native Hawaiians and other indigenous Workshop topic is "The' Hawaiian and his Relati on- people their inherent right of freedom to believe , ship to Pohaku." The public and kupuna from express and exercise theIr traditional religions, includ· everywhere are welcome. To assure reservations, ing but not limited to access to sites, use and possession phone Lisa Unciano at 946-2642. Those without brown of sacred objects and the freedom of worship through bags have several options on restaurants and fast food ceremonial and traditional rites. places available near the new OHA office.

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