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Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5249 VOLUME 15, NUMBER 5, MEl (MAY) 1998 .

• As May begins, so does another chapter in the remark- able life of 0 HA's newest trustee, Gladys Brandt.

By Ryan Mielke

ladys Kamakakiiokalani 'Ainoa Brandt has an inviting presence that also com- mands respect. It is the kind of respect which is earned and comes from years of experience as a positive-minded leader Gwho doe'S not easily yield when confronted with a challenge. When Governor Ben Cayetano announced on April 22 that he had appointed her as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs interim tru tee, filling the va an left by the death of Billie Beamer, her latest leadership opportunity began. "I chose Mrs. Brandt because 1 believe her vast experience and demonstrated leadership skills will help OHA during this period of transi- PHOTO:"JAYSON HARPER tion," said Cayetano. Governor Cayetano announced his selection of Gladys Brandt at his office April 22. Attending this ceremonYffrom left, were Trustees Apoliona, Machado, DeSoto, Hee, Springer, Akana and Aiona. OHA'!: new trustee is well known throughout Hawai'i as a public educator whether for the years she held lead- stories,and that's what 1 plan to emphasize," she added. Remember, it is the families and our community that can ership positions in the public schools and at the Kame- "I have a dream of nurturing Hawaiian achievement, and be affected if 1 publicly criticize someone. People can hameha Schools or as the chairperson of the University I plan to do that in this office. Additionally, Trustee forgive each other over many issues. Yet if 1 say some- of Hawai'i Board of Regents. She is also active in Brandt said there are other important issues that should thing negative about someone in public, it can be hurtful numerous Hawaiian organizations, civic clubs and vol- be addressed. "We must focus on the 'ohana - we to many other people." unteer efforts. She said that her new position now must avoid hurting the family. Our success as a people Her position as a trustee at OHA ends this fall as she ma}ces her the student, as she must now learn her role as depends on our ability to take care of and to work with said she will not run for an OHA seat in the November a trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. "I will try each other," she insisted. elections. Rather she sees herself urging others to live up to learn as quickly as 1 can to feel comfortable about Trustee Brandt said she values communication and to their promises and dreams for the community, and to what 1 can offer," she said. she will refrain from making negative comments about run for OHA themselves. She added, "No leader, no "I would like to find our shining spots, our success others in a public setting. "I always try to be positive. trustee does anything alone." •

M A ¥ • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Nainoa Thompson, master navigator, is • Maui's Waiola Church celebrates its 175th • Intermediate and high school students named to the UH Board of Regents. • anniversary this month. • compete in an annual hula kahiko-com- See page 6. • See page 10. • petition. See calendar on page 16. • •

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ka Leo Kaiaulu

dren. I feel deprived stand in the 'ohana. I did know BOARD OF T RU ST EES FATHER of my heritage. This my uncles George and Manuel is my last hope. Kamakea of Waimanalo. I would A. Frenchy DeSoto SEARCH I am trying to find my Heather Noel like to add to the descendants of CHAIRPERSON & TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE biological father. My Clark Johnny Kamakea. Please contact Haunani Apoliona mother, Meta "Micki" via the Internet me at 800-935-0836 or 49 Laehala V ICE-CHAI R & T RUSTEE-AT-LARGE Shockley, was in Hawai'i St., Hilo 96720-4931. Abraham Aiona in 1974 when she was 18. Editor's note: Ms. Paulette Lei/ani Cartos TRUSTEE, MAUl My father, Antonio Clark's address is Hi/o Rowena Akan a Ancheta, was in his late 4403 Rachel Blvd. , TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE 20s to early 30s and Spring HiLL, FL JOB TRAINING GLadys Brandt worked on an oil rig. My 34607. After inquiring about Alu u 'e TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE mother lived with his classes, I have found a la • of Clayton Hee family at the Tongg Ranch. Heather Clark in a educational training for empl • current photo. TRUSTEE, O'ANU He had many brothers and individuals who would Ii e (0 Moses K Keale St. sisters. Antonio's mother looked upgrade their skills. The cornpu - TRUSTEE, KAUA'I '" NI'IHAU very young and ran a hot dog tand. SEEKING 'OHANA er classes are held during uu.;) ...... Colette Y. Pi'ipi'i My father's family took my mother I am looking for my 'ohana. My hours and people like me TRUSTEE, MOLOKA', & L:ANA" '. mother was Jean M. Kamakea, to the hospital becau e he was ill. work during the day cannot Hannah Kihalani,Springer 1934-1990. Born in Hilo, she attend. Existing clas e are TRUSTEE, HAWAI'I ISLAND Dr. Matsuoka said she was preg- attended St. Joseph's School , the designed to prepare people (0 nant. My mother stayed at an Hilo High before moving out of enter the job market. There i unwed mother' home run by nuns ADMINISTRATION state. My grandmother was Mary program for people who wi h (0 who wanted her to give me up. She Randall Ogata G. Kamakea, daughter of Johnny learn new software skills. ADMINISTRATOR wanted to keep me so she left and Kamakea, born in Hilo around 1886, I have been referred to scholar- the had me in Ohio. Published by Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Maria Correa, born about 1886 ship programs for the communit) Public Information Office It was hard growing up because in Madeira, Portugal. colleges and business schools, but my mother is pale and I am dark. I Ryan Mielke My mother passed away so quick- wouldn't it be more effective for PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER always looked different. A teacher ly she never got our genealogy Alu Like to teach such classes at even told me that my mother was Jayson Harper together. I am reaching out in hope its own facilities? not my mother. Now I would like PUBLICATIONS SPECIALIST that my 'ohana will know my sisters Sylvia Ching my father to know he has some Manu Boyd and I exist. I would like to know Honolulu' wonderful grandchildren. I would where we come from and where we Paula Durbin See, LETTERS on page 3 PUBLICATIONS EDITORS like to know if he has other chil-

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better ways in which the grams. Please call or write your Hawaiian, believe you cannot Hawaiians have gathered subsis- Kahalu 'u fishpond could benefit United States senator to support control your own political des- tence from the sea. My kilpuna Letters the Hawaiian community, the legislation that opens federal tiny, then you must be one of the taught me the area also has From page 2 Kahalu 'u community and the housing funds to 66,805 apathetic onlookers who archaeological sites and this is State of Hawai'i. Hawaiian Home Lands. stand by and let their future be supported by a Bishop Museum ADDRESS CHANGE Glennell T. Dana Craig Y. Watase dictated by someone else. Your pUblication "Archaeology on It is of great pride to me that Kane'ohe vice president, vote could make a huge differ- o 'ahu." We have a situation sim- my middle name is Mark Development, Inc. ence. Your vote is power. Casting ilar to the PASH and what Kalanikuikekapu and that I am HOUSING BILL your vote is flexing your muscle. Obayashi tried to do with Lihi- Portuguese, Hawaiian and Eng- I would like to reiterate the VOTE! Use it or lose it. If you don't get lani. I hope others support me so lish. My father's father was a message, by Noelle Kahanu Are you of Hawaiian ancestry? out and vote, then all Hawaiians we can keep the country the way court translator; my mother's (April '98 Ka Wai Ola) on Are you registered to vote? Do lose. Wouldn't it be awesome to it is supposed to be instead of father was from Portugal. My Hawaiian activism on federal you care? If your answer to any see all 118,907 eligible Hawai- inviting unwanted situations. father was a graduate agricul- housing bills. As a developer of of these questions is yes, then you ians actually voting? This is Thomas T. Shirai Jr. Mililani turalist. some 1,600 affordable homes and need to read this. If you are of where solidarity begins. Wake ,i A great deal of what happens I the first private developer to build Hawaiian ancestry and are not up, e ala! Get out and vote! in Hawai'i has had racial over- aHA reserves the right to edit : on Hawaiian Home Lands registered to vote, then you really Ski Kwiatkowski all letters for length, defamatory ._ tones for far too long. The state (Princess Kahanu Estates), I have need to read this. Recently I had Pu'u Hue, Kohala has a population of 1,173,000 and libelous material, and other been dismayed at how our hands the pleasure of attending an OHA . ,I of which 33,618 are "Hawai- have been tied by the federal gov- outreach meeting in Waimea and HAWAIIAN ACCESS objectionable content, and ian." What is the reaction of emment. Without appropriate I found one aspect of it truly sad I am going to stand up for what reserves the right to print. All the remaining 97 percent? legislation, developers trying to for people of Hawaiian ancestry. is right. A developer from New letters must be typed, signed Tho e who eek "self-determi- build affordable housing on Of 118,907 Hawaiians who could York is proposing an ecological and not exceed 200 words. Send nation" as a Hawaiian Nation 0 Hawaiian Home Lands are vote in the last election, 66,805 park in the area known as letters to Ka Wai ala aHA, 711 should review the question with denied access to such programs did not! More than half! Pua'ena Point. His real plan is to Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500, the Indians and Alaskan as HOME funds or Low Income figures bespeak a great build a resort type of attraction Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. Read- natives. "Every action bears the Tax Credits as well as many rural injustice Hawaiians perpetrate and thus block access rights in an ers can also e-mail their letters seeds of its own reaction." housing (Farmers Home) pro- upon themselves. If you, as a area in which generations of to [email protected]. Those who lead must under- •

stand the consequences if they ... -...... succeed. Bob Silva Two Rivers, Wis.

Editor's note: Mr. Silva 's letter did not include the source of his popuiationjigures. HILO IS HOME Thank you for a very nice new paper. You are doing a wonderful job. I was born at AhuaJoa, Honoka'a and left Hilo June 6, 1959, the day after my daughter graduated from Hilo High. I am now 86 and live in a nice senior citizens' apartment 15 minutes from my son in Alameda, Calif. Some- time I think of my home land, but the rea on I don't come home is that my three sisters and fi ve brothers are gone. I just wanted to write and thank you all for this very nice newspaper of my home land. May God bless all of you. Caroline Niaupio Bray Emeryville, Calif.

KAHALU'U FISHPOND My concern is about Kahalu 'u fishpond. Within the past year, Donna Wong, who acquired the fi shpond from her father, and her business col- league Danny Kaleikini asked the neighborhood board to allow commercialism of the fishpond. After the board allowed commercialism, some Japane e investor stepped in A Hawaiian Home Land lease... a dream come true. If you're looking for a way to finance a down the picture and is now control- payment, home construction, home improvements or a self-help housing project on Hawaiian ling this venture of Chapel Home Lands, we've got the answer. First Hawaiian Bank offers both OHA and FHA loan pro- Brothers. I'd like to know how grams, with low rates and flexible tenns. To qualify, you must be native Hawaiian (at least 50% the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian blood) and a Homestead leasee as defined and permitted under the Hawaiian Homes feels about commercialism of Commission Act. No refinancing of, or other participation in an existing OHA loan program is this old Hawaiian site. I hate to allowed. Other conditions may apply. VIsit any First Hawaiian Bank branch or 643-5626 see our Hawaiian sites tum into (O'ahu), 873-7077 (Maui/Moloka'i), 329-6702 (Hawai'i) or 245-1705 (Kaua'i) for more infonnation. commercial commodities. This could lead to other ventures that will invade our cultural Yes, we have answers. sites and ruin our archaeological sites. I'm sure there are Program requirements are at the of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. First Hawaiian Bank is solely an provider for these programs. ®LaNOI!:It

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BeCore Annexation

PO (darkness) Creation of the world, plant and ani- mal life in the ocean and on land (Kumulipo genealogy). Ao (light) Life forms evolve, man and woman created, gods emerge (Kumulipo genealogy). Haloa, ancestor of the e mahele: Hawaiian race, is born. 1st century Earliest carbon-dated recording of civilization in Hawai'i. . 500·750 Migrations from Nukuhlwa (Marquesas ). 1000.1150 . om Tahi introduced and lu land for sale . :,", 1758 Paiea Kamehameha and Keku)'apoiwa, The kanaka maoli are the indigenous peoples of ka pae K6hala. iii> By Marion Kelly 'aina. Here, among these islanders, Americans inserted 1778 haole (foreign) arrival themselves, and their American-Western and foreign cul- CaPt James Cook. ture, money economy and other foreign ideas. We must n 'of foreign diseases trig- Editor's note: This article, writ- recognize that these things have changed the lives of the gers masSive nati,ve depbpulaton. ten by Marion KeLLy of the Universi- kanaka maoli people forever. And we must remember, 1795 Kamehameha conquers O'ahu at ty of Hawai'i at Miinoa, is part of a above all, that these changes were forced on the kanaka Leleaka'anae, Nu'uanu. Centralized series on the historical context lead- maoli people by those who had the gunboats, the guns Hawaiian government established. ing to the 1898 annexation of 1804 Ma'i 'oku'u (cholera) epidemic. and the intent to use them. Hawai 'i to the United States, and the Thousands of Hawaiians die, pop- resulting loss of national and cultural ulation continues to plummet. ATES OF important Mahele events (Sdfuce: identity on the part of the Hawai- 1819 Death of Kamehameha. 'Aikapu Kame'eleihiwa, Lilikalii. "Native Land and Foreign abolished, 'Ainoa established. ian people. DDesires: Pehea lii e Pono ai?" Bishop Museum 1820 American Calvinist missionaries Press, Honolulu. 1992, [pictured below]). arrive from New England. F THE MANY crimes committed against kanaka Dec. 10, 1845: Board of Commissioners to Quiet Land 1835 First sugar plantation established maoli people, perhaps the worst was the plan Titles established. • at Koloa, Kaua'i. < devised by the American missionaries to privatize 1840 ill Jan. 1846: Experimental land sales to maka'iiinana Kamehameha proclaims constitu- the land of Hawai 'i nei: plan, which took t?e tion. Constitutional Monarchy estab- begun in Makawao, Maui, and in Miinoa, O'ahu. land from the great maJonty of the kanaka maoli lished. Feb. 11, 1846: First meeting of the Land Commission. people,O was called 'The Great Mahele" (division). It was 1843 "Paulet Affair." Hawai'i's sovereignty Oct. 26, 1846: Legislative council passes described by the Americans as an act of great generosity taken by British subject, Lord George Land Commission princi- by the Hawaiian king, who, they said, was "giving" his Paulet. After five months, Hawai'i's ples. sovereignty is restored by a procla- lands to his people. Was this really true? Unfortunately, Feb. 14, 1848: All mation by British Admiral Thomas. it did not turn out that way. claims must be filed Kamehameha III proclaims, "Ua man Operating from within the government, the American ke ea 0 ka 'aina i ka pono." (The sov- by this date. missionaries carried out their "land registration" cherne ereignty of the land continues in designed to privatize the ownerShip of land. It provided June 28, 1847: righteousness). the means for tran ferring control and/or ownership of Legislature allows 1848 Miihele divides lands among "M" land from the kanaka maoli chiefs and their people to long-time resident maka'ainana (citizenry), the govern- the foreigners as quickly as po sible. And that i what aliens to claim 'iiina ment and the king. Foreign system it did. already in their pos- of private land ownership promoted by foreigners. Land became a commodity to be bought and sold session with the proviso that these lands could 1876 Reciprocity treaty allows Hawaiian - bought by those who had money, and sold by sugar and rice into the United States only be sold to Hawaiian those who did not have money. Laws were adopted duty-free. In exchange, U.S. estab- to legalize the theft of land, for example the law of subjects. lishes a naval yard at Pu'uloa. adverse po session. Land taxes were instituted. Dec. 18, 1847: Mi5'i 1887 King Kaliikaua forced to sign Any land for which the tax was not paid, was taken and Privy Council create "Bayonet Constitution" severely away by the government and sold to the highest a committee to divide Mi5'i limiting the power of the monarch. bidder. and Ali 'i land. 1891 King Kaliikaua dies in San Francisco. Lili' uokaIlIni becomes queen. In these enlightened times we are at least discussing Jan. 27, 1848: MO.'i and Ali'i begin the signing of the Queen Lili'uoka:4mi p promul- human rights. To some extent, the discussion has includ- gate a new consdrtlti oriQg the ed the rights of indigenous peoples throughout the world. Buke Miihele (book ofMiihele land awards). power to the throne. The" Perhaps we should also look at the history of Hawai 'i and March 8, 1848: Mo'i ends the Ali'i Miihele by dividing Club" comprised of the kanaka maoli people, from the viewpoint of human his personal 'iiinafrom government 'iiina. zens and foreigners rights and the rights of indigenous peoples, as we have Dec. 21, 1849: Privy Council defines rights of native "Committee of come to understand them today tenants. troops land at Genocide is a big word. It is a new word in our local July 10, 1850: Legislature aLLows aliens unrestricted vocabulary. Genocide is a crime against a people or rights to buy and seLL 'iiina. against peoples. Genocide is not merely the intentional Aug. 6, 1850: Legislature confinns Privy council deci- slaughter of peoples, it also applies to much more subtle simi regarding native tenant rights and maka 'iiinana are actions that destroy peoples, or peoples' cultures. able to claim their Land Commission awards. •

craft artists are improving their products for export to Fiji, New Zealand and Hawai'i. Tongan trade represen- land admonishes provisional govern- tatives have conducted workshops ment for its unjust acts. on the outer islands of Vava 'u and 1896 RepUblic of Hawai'i bans Hawaiian Ha 'apai to help expand the handi- language from all public and private A F F A R s crafts industry to other markets. schQols. 1897 Native Hawaiians petition the U.S. president, Congress and people GARMENT JOBS MICRONESIA opposed to the proposed annexation of BIRTH CONTROL '1 SUVA - At least 300 jobs are to the United States. expected to be created in a garment DROUGHT 1898 '':;' Hawai'j annexed to the United States PALIKIR - President Jacob Nena SURVEY factory over the next six months APIA - Western Samoa health under a bill signed by U.S. President because of a 20 percent devaluation has declared a state of emergency ,,* William McKinley. officials are surveying the attitudes ;:' h:;) throughout Micronesi!l due to a 1899 Heir to the .throne, Princess Victoria in the Fijian dollar. Mark Halabe, about contraceptive use in Samoa, severe drought. Health officials have Ka'iulani,.pies. , \ managing director of Mark One Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu warned of potential outbreaks of 1900 "O;ganic"Act" defiries Jtawai'i as a Apparel Ltd., says the devaluation and the Solomon Islands. Hepatitis A in Pohnpei, the capital. Territory of the United States. has resulted in expanded orders from Researchers hope to find new ways 1917 Queen Lili'uokaJani dieshat customers overseas. The company to reduce teenage pregnancies by Washington Place. employs 200 people at its factory in TONGAN EXPORTS examining teenage atitudes about t:t, Fiji's tax-free zone. NUKU'ALOFA - Tongan handi- contraception. • \. ------...... I

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Duffy "The state would be happy to participate," Frey said when Justice Moon raised the point during his Arbitration of ceded lands rebuttal, "but it must not cut out the legislature." Among the spectators crowding the courtroom was University of Hawai'i , dispute suggested by Moon law professor Jon Van Dyke. "The chief I I justice is clearly looking at ADR as a I possible alternative," he commented. I Where are Judge Heely's 1996 decisions .in OHA vs. State going? I "He sees Act 304 as mandating some j i sort of settlement, including binding I nearly a foot in height. Frey insisted that responding to the court's questioning i By Paula Durbin the $130 million OHA received from the which Chief Justice Ronald Moon initi- arbitration. i Speaking with reporters, Duffy later j WO LOWER court decisions by state in 1993 was in full settlement of ated early in the proceedings. The five clarified, "We would want t6 be sure we j Judge Daniel Heely in the lawsuit OHA's claims for revenues not previous- justices asked the attorneys to address were in binding arbitration that would be OHA v. State are currently the cen- ly paid and, if not, any additional amount several technical issues such as whether terpiece of the ongoing dispute over owing should be determined by the legis- payments to OHA should be calculated funded." how much money the State of lature, not the court. He said the court on the basis of the state's gross or net The state's debt to OHA is estimated IHawai'i owes the Office of Hawaiian should reverse Judge Heely's decision revenues or if the state could even be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Affairs. A attorney argued in the that OHA's case was properly before the sued in the first place. But mainly the Asked whether OHA was willing to con- state' appeal of tho e decisions on April court as well as the judge's decision that chief justice seemed to be urging a com- sider the state's financial straits in any 20, Hawai'i Supreme Court Chief Justice OHA was entitled to 20 percent of the promise. At several points, Justice Moon attempt to reach a settlement, Duffy Ronald Moon seemed to suggest their rent paid by the Waikiki Duty Free shop, asked whether the parties had exhausted answered, "Very much, we are. Every- clients try to reach a settlement. Hilo Hospital and several housing pro- all alternatives to litigation. He appeared body in the state has been affected and it Andrew Frey, the New York attorney jects. Duffy argued the $130,000,000 to indicate his belief they had not and to would be taken into consideration. We retained by the tate, and OHA's attor- settlement had not extinguished OHA's recoinmend they try "ADR," alternative all live here and we are all part of the ney, James Duffy, each had half an hour other claims and urged Judge Heely's dispute resolution, including binding problem." to argue the points covered in pages of decisions be affirmed. arbitration. The Supreme Court is expected to take legal briefs, which, stacked up, measure Both attorneys used much of their time "I think we could live with ADR," up to a year to rule in this case. •

14 7 of Hawai'i5 women are taken from their families each year because of breast cancer. The Hawai'i Department of Health wants to help put a stop to this.

who die from it is significantly higher than that of other By Jayson Harper groups. HIS YEAR, more than 600 of Hawai 'i's grand- The difference in survival rates can be attributed to mothers, wives, mothers, daughters, sister and such factors as access to screening services, health care, nieces will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, use of treatment methods or biologically determined approximately 147 of them will die. Breast cancer responses to the disease. Though doctors and i the most common cancer to strike women in researchers cannot explain why breast cancer is more IHawai'i and one out of every eight will develop it in fatal to Hawaiian women, they have found that annual her lifetime. No one really knows yet what causes screening of women over the age of 40 reduces their brea t cancer or why it attacks otherwise healthy risk of dying from the disease. women. Doctors and researchers have observed that Breast cancer may be present even in apparently certain ethnic groups are more at risk than others and healthy women and screenings can provide some peace al 0 have lower survival rates after diagnosis. Hawaiian of mind. This program is available on all islands to all women form one of these high risk groups. women who qualify. Provided below is information on According to Bridget Kaumehe'iwa, an educator at eligibility criteria for free screenings and on screening the Hawai'i Department of Health, "Access to quality sites or call 1-800-4CANCER. • health care may be a key factor in the high rates of breast cancer within the Hawaiian community. It's imperative that all women have access to breast cancer screenings so that if the cancer is present in the body, it can be diagno ed and treated before it spreads. Early PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAI·I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Mary Rasay detection is the key to beating breast cancer." Early screenings are essential in beating breast HAWAI'I COUNTY St Francis Medical Cen- ...... "... . Women who are diagnosed when the cancer is in its cancer. ter, 547-6871, Terri formative stages have a 93 percent survival rate, com- every 100,000 Filipino women annually, 109 of every East Hawal'i: Imada pared with women diagnosed after the cancer has 100,000 Caucasian women and 123 of every 100,000 Bay Clinic, 969;,1427 pread who e urvival rate can drop as low as 25 per- Hawaiian women. The number of Hawaiian women West Hawal'l: < ,,' MAUl COUNTY cent. To promote early detection of breast cancer the '. American Cancer ", "" Hawai'i Department of Health has launched a statewide 'Communlty CIiQic of breast and cervical cancer screening program, Malama i Society, "Breast cancer is the cancer detect- Maui,lnc., 872-4027, ke Ola 0 Na Wahine. The goal of the program is to Hamakua: ,,$ reduce mortality rates through free screenings for med- ed most frequently in women in Hamakua Health Center, . Kathi Jones ically under-served women throughout the state. These Hawai'i. The malignancy strikes 69 775-7204 include mammograms, clinical examinations and Pap of every 100,000 Filipino women KAUA'I COUNTY If tests. an abnormality is found, follow-up tests are annually, 109 of every 100,000 available free of charge. Social workers and the com- O'AHU Kaua'j Breast and Cervi- munity health centers aid patients in follow-up care and Caucasian women and 123 of cal Cancer Control Pro- treatment. Waimanalo Heqlth Cen- every 100,000 Hawaiian women. ject, 245-77.§7, David Breast cancer is the cancer detected most frequently ter, 259-7948, ext 147, and . in women in Hawai'i. The malignancy strikes 69 of - Hawai'i Department of Health"

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contact Hawai'i. The book is "They are harvesting 80 percent and other s rallied at the State ...... illustrated by Kamehameha less than normal and costs are ...... Capitol in opposition of HB Schools alumnus Oliver C. Kin- skyrocketing," explained Watan- 2990. The bill, introduced at the Hawai'i's sheet metal industry Alu Like's Native Hawaiian ney. It is available for $16.95 at abe. "Even if it were to rain request of Governor Cayetano, union offers 12 scholarships Library Project invites all keiki bookstores throughout Hawai'i. immediately and continuously for seeks to authorize the issuance of annually for the Honolulu Com- in grades K - 6 to embark upon two weeks, our shortage wouldn't more than $10 million in bonds munity College sheet metal and a fun and exciting reading be alleviated until much later in • for the state to buy the Waiahole plastic technology program. The the year." adventure this summer through Ditch. Despite nurnerou and scholarships toward an associate's books. To enroll in the summer ongoing attempts to work within degree in sheet metal and plastic Because of droughts caused by reading program, call 535-6743. the legislative proces , certain technology include tuition, stu- EI Nino, Cook Islands maile will Waialua Courthouse interests have stone-walled the dent fees and books. For more be in short supply for Lei Day, opposition at every turn. information call 841-6106. proms,weddings and graduations After two years of planning and · Opposition is based on the fis- in May and June. So maile dis- coordination, the Department of : cal irresponsibility of the bill; the Hawaiian stories tributor Watanabe Roral, Inc., Land and Natural Resources offi- Alu Like's entrepreneur train- , fact that it circum en the Water advises alternate leis for these cially leased the historic Waialua ing is scheduled for May 2 - • Commission's deci ion; that it Courthouse in Hale'iwa to the June 6 on Maui and for June 16- "Stories of Life in Old special occasions. : jeopardized Maoli native) cul- Office of Hawaiian Affairs on July 30 in Honolulu. The basic Hawai 'i," by the late Caroline "We can make no guarantees • ture, and that it m the true about Cook Island maile," said April 9. The 35-year lease of the course covers the spectrum of Curtis, is the most recent publica- • cost of Leeward agriculture. Leland Watanabe, the company's I-acre site rent-free represents entrepreneurship. A "hands-on" tion from Kamehameha Schools · Dozens of concerned citizens cut flower manager. "Even if the OHA's first substantial property class on writing a business plan Press. The author, a noted story- marched from Waiabole with weather changes, it will be acquisition since Hawai'i Kai's will be held May 18-22 from 'auamo (carrying poles) u- teller who died in 1979, wrote six impossible to meet the demand • Pahua Heiau was donated in fee from 6 - 9 p.m. There is a $99 pending kalo to the tate Capitol other children's books on Hawai- for leis in our wholesale house simple eight years ago. fee for this class at the Alu Like · where hundred more joined in ian subjects, several in collabora- for quite some time. We are try- OHA's plans for the building, Business Development Center. the three-hour protest . The tion with the noted folklore ing to bring in Kauai maile, but which is on the state's historic For further information, call 535- theme, "Aia i hea ka wai a authority Mary Kawena PUku'i. EI Nino is affecting the whole register, will be developed so that : 6776 on O'ahu; 242-9774 on Kane?" (Where is the water that Born in Michigan and educated Pacific." Shortages and increased the facility benefits both the sur- Maui; 961-2625 on Hawai'i; sustains life?) is from a tradition- at Mt. Holyoke College, Curtis labor costs mean maile will cost rounding area and the Hawaiian 245-8545 on Kaua'i. al mele that was chanted periodi- taught Hawaiian culture at Hana- more. · community. Built in the1920s, cally. • hau'oli School and later at Kame- Watanabe's company has the courthouse has served as a hameha Schools. never seen a drought this severe. · post office and to house Depart- Waiahole Compiled by PauLa Durbin According to the publisher, Because of a 90 percent decrease ment of Health staff. In the ...... "Stories of Life in Old Hawai 'i," in rainfall since October, Cook 1980s, it was emptied - just previously titled "Life in Old Island work crews have been before the roof caved in. Renova- On April 23, members of the Hawai'i," emphasizes family life forced into less accessible areas tion of the roof and first floor Makawai Stream Restoration and traditional vocations in pre- where work is more difficult. : took six years. Alliance, the Hakipu 'u 'Ohana

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Hawai'i/oa. Money Available for: By Paula Dur i n Thompson has taken the e craft to Tahiti, Aotearoa, Rarotonga and the ecent appoint- PURCHASE - REFINANCE United States mainland, and in 1999 ments to the University of CONSTRUCTION - DEBT CONSOLIDATION Hawai 'i's Board he will sail to Rapa ui. He has taught of Regents .1IlIIIII1 hi kills throughout include two the school system. CASH FOR ANY PURPOSE! R Supporting Thomp- Native Hawaiians with a deep commitment to son' confinnation by Maximum Loan $1 87,300 Hawaiian culture. the senate's Education On March 31, Gov- Committee were Excellent Fixed I nterest Rates ernor Ben Cayetano Office of Hawaiian appointed Nainoa Affairs Trustee Hau- Thompson to serve the nani Apoliona, Papa Loans Approved Right In Our Office remaining term of Ola Lokahi executive Donna Tanoue ending director Hardy Spore, No Committees June 30, 1999. The Department of Land executive director of and Natural Resources Chair Michael Wilson III had tried for so many years to buy my own home and the Polynesian Voyag- ing Society, Thompson and Wai 'anae High Island Community Lending made it happen. Their staff is a practicing naviga- School senior Larry was so friendly and helpful. II Lani Bannister tor skilled in the Mauai who spoke for ancient Hawaiian art his classmates. "He and science of teaches us a lot and wayfinding. In 1976, gives us a lot of inspi- --=--- -:::::::::.-- after studying non- ration," Mauai said. instrument navigation PHOTOS: SIMONE OVERMAN On April 16, after ISLAND COMMUNITY under the Micronesian Wayne Panoke (above) and interviewing five final- Nainoa Thompson are UH master Mau Piailug, he regents. ists from 42 applicants, LENDING Gov. Cayetano selected Big Island - Waimea Big Island -Hilo undertook the project that has centered around Wayne Kaho'onei (808) 885-5888 (808) 961-3377 him ever since: the design, construc- Panoke as the university's first student O'ahu - Honolulu tion and sailing of the double-hulled regent with voting rights. Panoke 545-1000 voyaging canoe, the Hokille 'a. Most recently returned to school after 28 O'ahu - Kapolei O'ahu - Kailua recently, the project expanded to years on the mainland, making good on a promise to his parents. A Hawai- (808) 674-2424 (808) 261-4400 include a second voyaging canoe, the Continued on page 7 - Mei (May) '98 7· 'Ao'ao 'Ehiku

delegate to the UH student cau - Keala, Representative Mark Regents cus. Takai, business owner Kevin ALoha March in "This is a call to all Native Kasparovitch, Dr. Haunani From page 6 Hawaiians who a pire to con- Trask and representative stu- tinue-their education and over- dents supported Panoke's nom- Washington, D.C. ian Studies major, he trans- come stereotypes about race, ination. Most, like Dr. Trask, The Koani Foundation, under the direction of foundation president ferred to UH-Manoa from age and previous occupation," credited hi s "maturity and John Butch Kekabu, is organizing a prayer vigil and March, in Wash- Windward Community Col- Panoke said of his appointment. breadth of community service." lege. He is a kumu hula, "I hope to be a role model for The student regent's term, ington D.C., Aug. 7 -8. The purpose is to bring out the facts about founding member of non-traditional students and to vacant for nearly a year, runs the annexation of Hawai'i to the U.S., and is a follow-up to the 1993 'Ilio 'ulaokalani, vice president make sure UH is user-friendly through June 30, 1999. Panoke Apology Bill, public Law 103-150. of the O'abu Council of the to them. But as a regent with believes he will be eligible for March organizers are seeking participation from Hawaiians and Association of Hawaiian Civic full voting privileges, I will a second term as he plans to Hawaiian supporters in Hawai'i and on the continent. clubs, vice-president of Kualoa also have a re pon ibility to all attend graduate school. For inforrnaion, 'suggestions, kokua and participation, contact He'eia Hawaiian Civic Club, a the students in the y tern." Both appointments were con- Butch Kekabu or Healani Waiwai'ole, P.O. Box 182, Kealia, HI Trustee Apoliona, OHA Gov- ftrmed by the full Senate on member of the Hawaiian Politi- 96751. Phone (808)822-7643. Email: , and ernment Affairs Officer Jalna April 30. • cal Action Committee and a website: http://www.hawaiian.netl-cbokauailbuth.htrnl. •

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By Carl Christensen, staff attorney with the, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation

In February, the United States Supreme or lesser degree of governmental authority j. Native Hawaiians. But as complex and legal- Court decided an Alaska case entitled State over their members and the lands wlJhin ! isti'-titas it is, the Alaskan dispute is surpris- of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie that their reservations, authority generally not ingly relevant to Hawaii. The Alaskan carries an important message for advocates to .any overpding. authority bear ,an close of the "nation within a nation" model for state m WhICh the reservatlons are 10cafeCL * resemblance to 'tle i'Native Hawallan'Trust Hawaiian sovereignty. Under the "nation In recent years, however, .the qu,estion of ' COrWratjon" that have been created \ ithin a nation" model, many American whether or not Alaska Natives have this under I

have been regarded as retaining certain argued that they catt impose taxes on leco- /;;ration 1 The State woulq:ihav Id inherent sovereign powers not subject to the nomic activities conducted on their lands to l'Oversee" the NHTC and w control of the states in which the tribes are and are not themsel¥,es subject to regulation L located. Recognized tribes can adopt laws by the State of Alaska. The state, on the bylaws, o(eve governing their members and, to some other hand, has argued that the native eor- to do so. extent, non-members who come onto the porations were mere private corporations re ervations. Recognized tribes can regulate having no powers greater than any other pri- land u e and impose taxes within reserva- vate corporations. For example, inthe state's tions and these powers are not subject to the view, these corporations had no power to control of the states within which the reser- levy taxes or to exercise any other govern- vations are located unless Congress has mental authority. taken that power from them and has delegat- In a unanimous decision, the U.S. ed it to the states. , Supreme Court resolved this in, In 1971, with the enactment of the Alaska favor of the State of Alaska. The Court' said " Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), that by enacting ANCSA, Congress's il,lten- Congress created a second form of "nation tion was to avoid the recogQition df a trustee- within a nation" for several hundred native ship or guardian-ward relationship between villages in Alaska. Under ANCSA, some 44 the United States and Alaskan Natives. In million acres traditionally used by residents other words, Congress did not want to dupli- of these native villages (including land until cate a relationship that characterizes the fed- All interested individuals are invited to then set aside as "reservations" for the eral relationship with recognized tribes else- Alaska Natives) were conveyed to "Native where in the United States. attend NHLC's monthly board meetings. corporations" organized ,under Alaska state The Court said native corporations are Meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. at law and owned by the residents of the vil- wholly economic entities, and neither they, 1164 Bishop St., #1205, Honolulu. lages. These lands were owned in fee simple nor the native villages whose residents own by the corporations and were not subject to them, have the power to impose taxes or to May 28,1998 the trust restrictions normally applicable to exercise other sovereign powers over their lands held by recognized Indian tribes. lands. The status of these native Villages is June 25, 1998 Nevertheless, the native villages were for- no different from that of other private July 23, 1998 mally "recognized" by the United States, and landowners, and they are subject to the full Alaska Natives remained eligible for certain regulatory authority of local state govern- federal benefits otherwise restricted to ment. _ For more information bers of federally recognized Indian tribes. All of this sounds like a jumble of legal please ca11521-2302 Recognized Indian tribes exercise a greater terms and may seem of little or no to ·...... : .. :.:: ...... :... ..: ...... : .:: ...... : . .:: .:: ....: ...... "...... ··········· .. 8· 'Ao'ao 'Ewalu

Profile - I PA'A KE KINO o KE KEIKI I KA LA'AU . That the body of the child be solidly built by the medicines

By Claire Hughes. Nutritionist Hawal'i Departme nt Of Heal t h

HIS HAWAIIAN proverb from '''OLeLo No 'eau" speaks of the criti- cal need to eat the Hawaiian greens and other vegetables in order to pro- duce a sound and healthy baby, to Ihelp the child develop and to keep the mother fit and healthy. The lii'au referred to here include leafy greens, Mamo Kim presides over the ASUH senate which includes many others from the Hawaiian slate. limu, poi and sweet potatoes. They were used as preventive medicine, since got serious. "I knew I would win;' she recalled, "so By Paula Durb in traditional healing has no pills. The I asked about what I would need to know." Kim dis- diet of wahine hapai was carefully reg- covered ASUH's $6 million investment portfolio YEAR AGO, Mamo Kim headed the Native ulated and supervised to provide impor- and $350,000 discretionary budget as well as the Hawaiian sl.ate which an unprecedented tant nutrients for her baby's develop- opportunity to enhance the experience of 12,000 stu- number ofkanaka maoli mto the offices gov- ment. In the practice of the ancient dents and influence policy. "I developed a plat- erning the Associated Students of the Univer- culture, expectant mothers ate form," he said. ''I wanted students to know about sity of Hawai'i. Before graduating on May greens and poi, especially dur-· the kind of money ASUH had and to reaIize they 17,A she looked back on her term as ASUH president. ing the last trimester of pregnancy, so that the bone structure and had more power than they knew. The students need- ''I hope we made a dent," she commented. body of the child would be solidly built. ed their consciousness raised and to me the fastest Kim became the first candidate for the ASUH Mary Kawena Piiku 'i interprets the proverb as meaning "the way was to bring in peakers." presidency to take the election by identifying herself herb were given to the child up to the age of 20 so that he would Under Kim' leadership, ASUH became a prima- as a ative Hawaiian. 'I believe I won because it be healthy and strong through maturity and old age." Western sci- ry sponsor of a lecture series that included African . was time," she said, ''but there were other factors .. ence verifies that these herbs are rich in nutrients and necessary for scholar Ngugi Wa Thion'go, activis Angela Davis. For many years the UH elections were owned by the good development. The wisdom of our ancestors is still valid. and Mililani Trask, autho Alice Walker and Ish- sororities and fraternities. Student go emment was heeding their advice, we give our children the gift of good health mael Reid, Maori actress Rena Owen and 1996 a social thing, and the rest of the student body really that will last them a lifetime. Nobel peace laureat Jose Ramos Horta. ''We never didn't know about it. It was the sororities and frater- In last month's column, we leamed that the la'au were kinolau of had fewer than 1,000 people for the speakers," com- nities we had to beat. So we needed a sorority or the gods who protected both family and child. Our ancestors mented Kim. ''We were thirsty and it filled us." fraternity ourselves and ours was the Center for placed great importance on assuring appropriate physical develop- ASUH paid the guests' honoraria from its portfolio Hawaiian Studies." ment of infants. Kahuna would work with parents to correct any income, funded activity requests from among the The Native Hawaiian slate organized at the Center defect that could be corrected in infancy and childhood. The kiihu- 300 eligible campus organizations and increased when out-going ASUH senator Healani Sonoda na were very knowledgeable about requirements for growth and tuition scholarships 500 percent in 1997-98. urged other students to run. ''You know," she said development and many were skilled in body molding and shaping. Additionally, the student senate passed some con- when she got no response, "it pays." So Kim, a Piiku'i shares that the culture's strict and exacting concern for troversial resolutions, among them its demand that Hawaiian studies major, stepped forward. She had soundness of the physical body was a special consideration for Porteus Hall be renamed, to which the Board of returned to school in 1995 after a 25-year hiatus dur- both mother and infant. Honolulu physician and historian of Regents recently agreed. Less wen-known is ing which she worked variously as a model, singer, Hawaiian medicine, Dr. Nils P. Larsen, recognized the Hawaiian ASui;I's opposition to axing the Department of designer, small-part actress in big-time productions kahuna practice of "systematic natural therapy was more scientific, European Languages as suggested by a faculty task . such as MASH, and mother to two sons, now three in many ways, at the time of discovery than that of the European force which has since backed off. ''ASUH is to be and 23, and she needed the $230 stipend. ''That's discoverers." Early visitors envied the Hawaiian physique. It was congratulated on being so enlightened;' said the the crude reason why I did it," she laughed. beautifully balanced, with straight backs and muscular stomachs, European Languages Department Chair Austin Dias But Kim strong arms and legs, all a result of good early nutrition and care. of that resolution. "It made a difference for us." immediately The Hawaiian mother nursed her newborn infant and, though Led by Kim, the ASUH senate has also criticized nothing is recorded about the nursing period, we can reasonably the oversight of the observatory on Mauna Kea. assume that infants were nursed at least as long as current recom- "Only astronomers can go up there. Why not biolo- mendations suggest: 12 months. Western science verifies that gists. geoscientists, anthropologists? The environ- breast feeding is best for the baby and very beneficial to the new ment was supposed to have been kept clean, but mother. The benefits for the infant are that breast rnilk is exclu- there are no toilets. Historic sites have been ruined," sively designed for human infants. It is nutritionally superior to said Kim indignantly citing a scathing state audit alternatives, bacteriologically safe and always fresh. It also pro- ''Worse yet, the university could be getting $13 to 20 vides immunity to viral and bacterial diseases, stimulates the . million a year renting out the telescopes. They infant's immune defenses, decreases the risk of respiratory disease haven't been doing that, and this has been going on and diarrhea, prevents or reduces the risk of allergy, promotes cor- for 30 years." rect development of jaws, teeth and speech, decreases a tendency Kim hopes her schoolmates have seen that if they toward childhood obesity, promotes frequent tender physical con- don't like the system they can fight it. She will be tact with the mother and helps to establish a close bond between back in class this fall as a graduate student in politi- mother and child. cal science. As for her intereSt in public office, ''I The benefits to the mother are that breast feeding promotes quick don't know" she said. "But from what I've seen recovery from pregnancy, decreases the risk of breast and ovarian it would be easier than what I've done here." cancer, helps to shrink: the uterus, decreases the risk of post partum To those following in her footsteps she hemorrhage, prolongs not having periods, promotes closeness advised, ''Make sure you are driven by between mother and child, gives mothers a sense of their impor- something other than ego. tance, provides relaxing breaks, eliminates formula preparation and Because the work is hard and the bottle washing, and saves money. responsibility is great. But so are Food as medicine as practiced by our ancestors is just as valid the rewards." • today. • ...... Mei (May) '98 9 • 'Ao'ao 'Eiwa Ha/upu radio tower erected despite community opposition

the forest deity of the hula. This contrasts sharply with By Jayson Harper By Manu B oyd community testimony and research. When local residents became aware of the project and sought to inform Stangl of OUR MONTHS after a ceremony inaugurat- N MARCH, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs filed a their concerns, Stangl's response, through its attorney, was ing the restoration of Kaho'olawe, the island report with the Federal Communications Commission in that a state agency had already granted Stangl approval, is in the news again. Since 1996, $20 mil- Washington, D.C., opposing the placement of a radio even though its compliance with requirement of notice to lion of the $400 million in federal tJnds tower on Ha'upu ridge. Based on research and commu- . the community was suspect. appropriated for the cleanup of Kahoolawe nity testimony, OHA took the position that Ha'upu is a The Federal hfas been spent on a test cleanup of 200 acres, an wahiI kapu, a sacred Communications access road and a base camp. Now, according to place, and should Commission Jim Putnam, Pacific Division director of the Naval not be desecrated. (FCC) has a non- Facilities Engineering command, it appears $400 Despite community delegable duty to million will only cover restoration of 38 percent of opposition, the 250- ensure that pro- the island or 11 ,000 acres. ft., red and white posed develop- This comes as a surprise to the Kahoolawe radio tower, comments do not sig- Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) and the plete with a con- nificantly affect a cleanup contractor, Parsons Infrastructure Group, stantly blinking red traditional reli- who both agree that the money allocated should be light, was erected in gious site or ufficient to clean the entire island. KIRC is late March. adversely impact charged with facilitating the restoration of OHA's three-part on Native Hawai- Kahoolawe and acts as the state's liaison with the report includes tra- ians' ability to Navy. It provide oversight on behalf of the state, ditional Hawaiian exercise their reli- Maui County and the community and has devel- views of nature as gion. It must also oped a plan for the island once the well as 20 examples assure that a signif- restoration is completed. KIRC executive director of poems, chants, icant change in the Keoni Fairbanks insists the entire island must be adages and wise surface features of restored. However, at issue between the Navy and sayings that make Ha'upu ridge extending from lihu'e to Koloa on Kaua'i has for centuries this ridge does not KIRC i a basic assumption which impacts cost. reference to Ha'upu, been hailed in Hawaiian lore as a sacred, significant site. occur or that flora and The Navy's original model had assumed that and a review of the fauna on Ha'upu are not negatively impacted as a result of Kahoolawe was uniformly contaminated through- approval and permitting process which angered the com- this tower's construction. out. Based on that, the Navy designated a default munity. The facts in this case suggest the FCC based its evalua- "clearance depth" or depth that the contractor The process was both flawed and controversial. Stangl tion of the proposed tower on the erroneous results of a Broadcasting Company's private consultants identified only would need to excavate in order to remove unex- flawed state process. In doing this, the FCC appears to one significant site on the ridge, a heiau dedicated to Laka, ploded ordnance. The deeper the clearance depth, have breached its duties. • the greater the clean-up costs. But KIRC and the contractor do not agree that contamination i e en- ly distributed over the island's surface. Conse- quently, they do not want to use a single clearance depth for the whole island. Under the proposed model, KIRC would determine clearance depths according to the type of military activity previously conducted on each tract of land. Once that is known, the extent of bombing in that area can be assessed and, from that the best clearance depth can be calculated for each tract. According to KIRC staff, onl y one-third of the island was used for target practice. Throughout May KIRC will sponsor meetings tatewide to update the public on the progress of Kaho'olawe and to receive community input. For a detailed listing of dates, times and venues, call Kaho'olawe I land Reservation Commission at (808) 586-0761.

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someone else's culture?' :' explained Lee. "I desired to learn more become a part of the B y M a nu Boyd began to develop a theology based on our about the 'palapala' " I began to develop a. church, or become native culture. Hawaiian and Christian val- (the holy scripture). baptized. Basically, AIOLA CHURCH in historic ues are really quite similar, and both employ Along with her the missionaries were Lahaina, was the inspiration of theology based on our metaphor and story telling." teacher, a Tahitian the leaders, and the Ke6piiolani, sacred wife of Kame- A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, convert named Tau 'il, Hawaiians, including hameba I. Appropriately, the con- Kekapa majored in history at the University and missionaries native culture. Hawai- the ali'i, were not. gregation is led today by a native of Hawai'i at Hilo. After serving in the Charles Stewart and Our ancestors worked Wnamed Hawaiian for the feather cloak that army, he attended Fuller Theological Semi- William Richards, she ian and Christian val- very hard to be Kamehameha wore as a symbol of divine nary in California Over the past decade, set out for Lahaina to accepted by the authority and mana. Kahu Lee has lead the congregation at Waio- an area at the border of ues are really quite church in light of the Kahu Kekapa oahu 'ulaokepo 'ohiwiokame- la and conducts monthly services at Kahaku- the Waiokama and abolition of their tra- hameha Pau 'ole KeaJakala'i Lee blends his loa Church on Maui's northern coast. He Waine'e districts. similar, and both ditional religious zest for history and contemporary issues into also teaches Christian education at the There, in a grove of practices," he added. his unique pastoral style. Donned in tradi- Kamehameha Schools elementary campus kou trees, a large hale employ metaphor and Today, Kahu Lee tional Hawaiian kibei, Kahu Lee aligns on Maui as a volunteer. pili was erected, and describes Waiola as a Hawaiian and Christian values he was taught "Waiola Church was founded in 1823,just the preaching of the pu 'uhonua or place of as a child not to mix. three years after the arrival of the New Eng- Palapala began," Lee story telling. " refuge. "Our church "Growing up in Hilo in Haili Church, I land missionaries in Hawai'i. At that time, said. - Kahu Kekapa Lee is a place where would ask, 'Why express religion through Ke6piiolani had taken ill at Waikild, and The original stone you're accepted building was complet- unconditionally. We ed in 1832 and seated nearly 3,000 on lau open our facilities to community groups to hala mats. Called "Ebenezer," that was discuss important issues such as Hawaiian eventually.replaced with another, named sovereignty and education. We are open to Waine'e (moving water) Church for the land being considered as a site for a Piinana Leo on which it stood. The constant blowing of pre-school and encourage after school cul- the Kaua 'ula gales from the uplands eventu- tural programs too." ally damaged that building prompting Asked about sovereignty, he expressed kOpuna in the area to re-name the church commitment adding that at the time of the Waiola, or "living water," which offered overthrow, thousands of Hawaiians left the more stability than "moving water." The KaJawina church in support of Queen hand-cut lava rocks from the previous struc- Lili'uokaJani. "In 1993, at the centennial ture now comprise the church yard's sur- observance of the overthrow, the United rounding wall. Church of Christ (VCC) offered a formal Waiola Cemetery on the southern end of apology to Hawaiians for its complicity in the church grounds is rich in history; the the overthrow of the Queen and paid $1.25 graves of Kamehameha I's sacred wife and million in restitution, enabling the Hawai 'i daughter, Ke6piiolani and Niihi 'ena 'ena, and Conference of the UCC to establish the PU 'a other royals are prominent. Commissioned Foundation, a 501 c (3) organization dedicat- by Princess Pauahi Bishop, the tombs are ed to the church, community development decorated by halau hula, Hawaiian organiza- and ho'oponopono," he said. "What we tions, church-goers and the community. need today in our movement towards self- The names of Kamehameha family ali'i are memorialized amidst the graves of 'The missionaries were really people of determination is solid leadership. I feel that maka'ainana and missionaries at Waiola Cemetery. Kaumuali'i, last independent ruler their time;' continued Lee. 'Their harsh atti- of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau who married Queen Ka'ahumanu after Kamehameha's death, is Hawaiian churches can be integral in right- also buried here. Kekau'onohinui was a granddaughter of Kamehameha I, and Llliha tudes really made it difficult for Hawaiians to ing past wrongs." • was a niece of Ka'ahumanu. I

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be delivered to the OHA Office voted against; Trustee Keale was The final round produced four A tale of two by no later than 4:30 p.m. Mon- excused). Trustee Hee spoke in votes for Judge Heen, one for searches day, March 16, the Hee faction opposition to the motion, sug- Professor Kimura and none for issued a "media advisory" gesting none of the 57 candidates Louis Hao (Trustees Aiona, HE LAST sentence of my announcing it was accepting had achieved the two-thirds vote Akana and Hee abstained when April message read, "I look nominations and its deadline required for appointment. As they were informed they could was "postmarked by Wednes- forward to working with such, he said, all applicants were day, March 18." vote for only one candidate). them [the Hee faction, "rejected by the board." That afternoon, I sent a formal Tru tees Aiona, Akana, Hee o During the March 20 board o On Aprill, the Hee faction sent letter to Governor Cayetano Iand Keale 1to make this important meeting, dedicated to verbal a letter to Governor Cayetano informing him we were again appointment and to fulfill our presentations or written state- recommending Professor Kimu- deadlocked and unable to select obligation to the Hawaiian comments from the 57 eligible can- ra, Louis Hao, Namaka Rawlins, an interim trustee. I asked him to munity." This month's me sage didates, Trustee Hee left during Wendell Silva and Sesnita Moe- make his appointment from the expresses my great disappoint- the 12:37 break. We lost our pono for consideration as interim three finalists: Louis Hao, Judge ment that our failure to select an quorum at 3:25 p.m. when trustee. Three of these people Heen and Professor Kimura. interim trustee was a tale of two Trustee Akana left. I adjourned had not even applied for the I close this sad tale with a heart earches. the meeting, asking the remain- interim trustee seat. which is very, very heavy. My It al 0 documents that the road- ing applicants to return the next o On April 2, the Hee faction pro- worst suspicion was confirmed. blocks I encountered from the day to make their presentations. round of voting produced four posed the addition of Louis Hao Hee faction early in the selection This whole exercise, for Trustee o On March 23, after agreeing to votes for Judge Heen and three to OHA's list of finalists. Not Hee and his faction, has not been process continued to the very submit the names of the two end. Here' the tragic way it for Professor Kimura. A motion once during the discussion, nor at a search for an interim trustee. It went. candidates of their choice, one to ubmit both names to the any time during the entire meet- has been a search to find ways to trustee in the Hee faction sub- o After I distributed my March 10 governor for his consideration ing, did anyone from that faction regain control of OHA. In con- memo to all trustees and taff mitted Professor Kimura' name failed to pas . (I'ru tees Apo- inform us, or the beneficiaries trast, my search was, and is, as it informing them I was soliciting twice. liona, DeSoto,Machado, present, they had already sent always has been, for what is best candidates for interim trustee, o Trustee Keale did not attend the Springer voted in favor; five names to the governor for his for OHA and its Hawaiian bene- and that all applications had to March 25 meeting. The first Trustees Aiona, Akana, Hee consideration. ficiaries. •

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o OHA VS. HFDC. In 1994, OHA sued to Deliberations with our attorneys are also served as U.S. Attorney for Hawai'i, recover its financial entitlements and, required on these matters. Concurrently, state district and circuit circuit judge and Why Judge Heen? more importantly, to establish that the pursuant to Act 329, the Joint Committee federal district judge. In 1992, as an asso- state cannot convey lands from the on the Public Land Trust was established ciate judge on the Intermediate Court of A WELINA aloha, e na 'oiwi ceded land trust to to study and make recom- Appeals, Judge Heen wrote the cburt's Hawai 'i. This is my 15th article in private parties. The mendations on issues opinion in Public Access Shoreline a series of 46. At this writing, 200 first of two hearings identified as currently or Hawai'i vs. Hawai'i County Planning days have passed since the Oct. 14 will occur in October potentially relating to the Commission, requiring government agen- OHA Bar reorganization. The in circuit court ; trust, including whether cies to protect Hawaiian gathering rights "Kinterim trustee"dilemma has puzzled or when considering applications for land o OHA VS. State. In lands should be trans- angered beneficiaries and the general development. This opinion was the fore- 1994, OHA sued for ferred to OHA in partial public. In the April KWO and the April runner of the Supreme Court decision its entitlements under or full satisfaction of 24 Star-Bulletin, current Bar leadership known as PASH. Article XU, Hawai'i obligations under the was "labelled" in a mean-spirited tone by So that's "why Heen" and why Trustees Constitution and Act Hawai'i Constitution. Two two trustees. The April 8-14 Honolulu DeSoto, Machado, Springer and I voted 304. The appeal by of the eight members are Weekly, on page 9, offers candid insight for him on March 25 and April 2. On the state, was argued appointed by OHA. The into their behavior. joint committee last met April 22, Governor Cayetano appointed Any "interim trustee" must be weighed in the state Supreme Gladys KamakakUokalani 'Ainoa Brandt Court April 20. in November and will against the tasks before OHA in the next likely reactivate following "interim trustee." While I am disappoint- o OHA VS. DOE. In seven months. On March 25, the Bar the legislature's adjourned the governor did not honor our open 1995, OHA sued to cast four votes for Walter Heen and four ment. process, public decision-making and final compel the state to for Larry Kimura. I commented publicly OHA's board faces vote by selecting Judge Heen, Trustee on why voting for Judge Heen was logi- provide Hawaiian daunting tasks between Brandt is a good appointment. I respect cal and responsible. On April 2, the Bar immersion education now and November. We and aloha her for her decades of service to vote was four for Heen, one for Kimura or a similar program will be deliberating strate- the Hawaiian community. I am prepared and none for Louis Hao. KWO readers, to meet the demands gies impacted by pre- to move on in the work ahead and I look who may not have been present at the of Native Hawaiians. statehood and post -state- forward to working with her. Mabel Smyth auditoriurn or who may This case is pending. hood laws affecting Hawaiians. Judge In November, beneficiaries will select have read misleading newspapers, should o Rice vs. Cayetano. This class action Heen is an attorney with a background in five OHA trustees. Weigh the tasks ahead. understand "why Heen". suit brought in 1996, challenges the economics. He served as a territorial leg- Select trustees with the spirit, values, The interim trustee will serve for constitutional requirement that OHA islator, state representative, state senator skills and experiences needed at OHA for seven months during which OHA and board members and voters be Hawaiian. and member of the city council. As coun- the 21st century. Your choices must be Native Hawaiian interests will come Oral arguments are scheduled May 5 in cil chair, he required developers to pro- guided by sound principles, values and before the courts no fewer than four the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. vide public access to beaches and the rationale as steadfastly as we four times. These cases are: OHA has moved to participate as an shoreline and he made the city acquire trustees, DeSoto, Apoliona, Machado and amicus curiae. properties providing such access. He has Springer, have been guided. •

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To choose a trustee or not to choose list of 11 because they had date so that the board received more than one vote back to business. But tl\e HERE HAS been much offered an alternative sugges- each. But behind this seem- chairperson (Trustee public criticism of the OHA tion: ingly "open" process of selec- DeSoto},t he vice-chairperson board's failure to select an tion, discussion of these candi- (Trustee Haunani Apoliona), interim trustee to replace • The ad hoc committee dates never occurred. We were and Trustee Colette Machado the late Billie Beamer. We should consist of four trustees, deadlocked on two candidates. would not budge. It seems Ihad a great opportunity to make two from each side; In the time that followed, only they wanted it their way; the a difficult decision, but, instead, • Any number of qualified Trustee Springer, from the opportunity to reach consensus we let an impasse prevail. individuals should be allowed to DeSoto group, was open to dis- was lost. The chair and vice- Why? apply to the ad hoc committee; cuss our situation and plight. chair should be asked why they From the very start, the • The ad hoc committee We needed a compromise were unwilling to select an process was doomed because would compile a list of nomi- candidate. Trustee Springer alternative candidate. Could it there was never any free discus- nees to be recommended to the understood that and was open to possibly be that in selecting a sion allowed. In that first meet- Board of Trustees. an alternative which had merit. wild card to fill the vacancy, ing on Feb. 20, the chairperson We both agreed that nominating there would be a shift in proposed a process. While this This alternative failed. The the person with the next highest power? I am sure our benefi- process was a start, there were chair proceeded to file the number of votes in the same ciaries are akamai enough to no provisions in the chair's pro- same agenda with the lieu- election where Trustee Billie know that the chairperson's posals that were realistic: tenant governor's office for five cussion short. Beamer was elected, was a rea- public display of dismay and consecutive meetings. This left We convened 11 board sonable solution. This person hopelessness was just an act. • Each trustee could only no leeway for any new sugges- meetings to select an i;lterim would represent the people's Our beneficiaries would be bet- select two names; tions. trustee, and 58 candidates vol- choice, and there could not be ter served had Mrs. DeSoto cho- • Each trustee could only ask In the "back-and-forth" that untarily submitted themselves any rational argument against sen acting as career goal. one question; en ued, there was never any real for consideration. We whittled this candidate (assuming one is This reluctance of three • The ad hoc committee con- discussion about the issues the list from 58 to 11, based on rational). trustees to compromise makes sisted of the whole board. behind the di agreement. Com- five-minute presentations We were willing to give up us all look ridiculous. A board ments were allowed, but di cu - allowed to each candidate Dr. Kimura, and five of us can only succeed when its deci- We acknowledged that the sion on the real ub tance of the (without any opportunity for (Aiona, Akana, Hee, Keale sions are based on merit rather process was a start, but we issues usually met with parlia- questions from the trustees). and Springer) were willing to than politics. • should have been consulted. We mentary maneuvering to cut dis- Then we selected two from the support this compromise candi-

agreements with construction and visi- pensation and reporting to ''serve Imagine that! tor industry companies building destina- Trustee Beamer's last OHA's interests both in the short and tion areas of shops, restaurants and project long run!' HO D HAVE thought that Mr . other economic activities serving Gladys Brandt would've accept- tourists visiting these areas. Imagine a RUSTEE BEAMER' S last project How did OHA get into a relationship ed the governor' uggestion to belipad at Makapu'u Lookout buttling was the fiscal relationship between without a contract when all our other become the new OHA Trustee? tourists back to Waikild via the south First Honolulu Securities (PHS) and financial agreements have lengthy speci- After having been a public shore, an energy farm just over the east the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. She fications? Wchool teacher, then principal, dean, ridge, a telecommunications antennae In 1991, David Kirkeby of Bishop was working on this issue in her hos- director and grand dame of the Kame- farm just beyond that. After all, these Ipital bed. I received her extensive Trust, who also served as OHA's invest- hameha Schools for most of her profes- kinds of activities fit in an area that is records, including the document "OHA's ment monitor, began to advise Trustee sionallife, Mrs. Brandt served as the uninhabited and environmentally com- Financial Operations." Aiona, then Budget and Fianance Com- chair of the University of Hawai'i patible. Trustee Beamer's collection was sub- mittee chair, and the Board of Trustees on Board of Regents at a time when most Imagine the state deeding Molokini stantial on PHS. Correspondence with financial operations. A new structure people are thinking Islet to OHA so that the Hawai'i Commissioner was suggested with the creation of the about the next tee time islet is once again con- of Securities, Russell broker of record. OHA's at their favorite course. trolled by native peo- Yamashita, and Marion long-term investment Having had an ear or ple. Imagine Hawai- Higa's notated February portfolio was then two pulled during my ian-owned companies 1997 State Auditor's restructured with nine time as one of her stu- taking visitors to Report were document- investment managers, a dents at Kamehameha, Molokini to observe the ed. broker of record, custo- I can testify to her leg- marine wildlife. Imag- The auditor's findings dian and a money moni- endary reputation as a ine a Hawaiian-owned raised key points on tor. finn, but fair, discipli- submarine company (or PHS: On Oct. 29, 1994, an narian, just the ticket two) with exclusive Advertiser article's for what ails OHA. Is entry into this uniquely • The auditor found headlines read "Hee there anyone who Hawaiian marine habi- no formal contract friend probed by State." would di pute that tat. Imagine Hawaiian- between OHA and The article said two for- Gladys Brandt is the enforced policies gov- FHS, only a poorly mer employees had most qualified to lead erning this area. constructed Sept. 21, charged PHS with the board, with vast Has anyone ever been 1991 letter of accep- improper activities and knowledge, experience to Samoa? Imagine the tance from then-Chair- that four of the invest- discipline, fairness, fi - existing cable car sys- man Hee that does not ment companies doing cal prudence and tem at the top of Koko list FHS' contractual business with OHA just stature that she brings Head back in service so obligations. happened to have con- to OHA? Imagine that. that visitors and local people can once • The noted she was not pro- tributed to then-Chair- Just as Mrs. Brandt's appointment to again ride to the top of Koko Head, only vided sufficient documentation to man Hee's political campaign, and that OHA bring new opportunities, so too this time to eat at the finest Hawaiian- determine the process through which Trustee Akana had also solicited these the ongoing di pute between OHA and owned restaurant at the "top of the OHA selected FHS as its broker of companies. However it was Trustee the state presents new challenges in Pacific." Or a Hawaiian- owned cable record. Therefore, no observations Akana who, in 1995, first raised issues resolving the debt owed the Hawaiian car with stops along the way affording about the origins of this relationship regarding PHS and the investment man- people. While the state would like people opportunities to shop at Hawai- were possible. agers by asking Mr. Yamashita of the everyone to believe the amount owed, ian-owned stores as it winds its way • The auditor said further that the Securities Commission for copies of the $500 million, would bankrupt the state, upward and downward from Hanauma contract between the two parties, money manager contracts. Mr. the fact of the matter is the resolution of Bay to the top of Koko Head crater. ''while apparently legal and binding, Yamashita directed her back to OHA. thi is ue i limited only by our willing': Imagine Hawaiian-owned shops and bears little resemblance to the con- Trustee Beamer, as part of her due dili- nes to ettle and our ability to dream restaurants on Le'alll. Imagine tourists tracts OHA has had with its money gence investigation, also found past secu- the unimaginable. climbing the slope of Le 'alll, only this monitor or any of its nine investment rities infractions had caused fines to be Imagine areas like the Pali, Makapu 'u time guided by a Hawaiian-owned com- managers." levied on PHS in the 1980s. In a memo and Tantalus tourist lookouts deeded pany expert in pointing out the botani- • The auditor recommended the to then-B&F Chair Aiona, she asked why over to OHA as an offset against the cal native forest replanted on Le'alll, agreement be formalized to define the previous investment monitor, David debt owed. Imagine joint developer much like is done in Wellington, New responsibilities, qualifications, com- Kirkeby, or then-Chaimlan Hee, had not Continued on page 14 Continued on page 14 ...... ·.. ·.. ·.. ·· .. ·.... ·· .... 14· 'Ao'ao 'U mikOmahli

from the surface during times of rain maintain water conservation practices, Appropriate technology, and be available for use during times of because, new technology aside, their Machado appropriate process drought. Both geological and organic appropriateness will not have dimin- From page 13 material is employed as mulch to better ished. These practice are examples of maintain the moisture content of our "the opportunity to apply human inge- N APRIL 3, I was a luncheon mentioned PHS' problems. gardens. nuity at every juncture." speaker at the Advanced Tech- Was Trustee Aiona's B&F Commit- This place is still "without water" After weeks of deliberation and effort nologies Research Conference tee making all financial matters avail- and our water either comes directly and disappointment, the vacancy on the hosted by the State of Hawai'i able to trustees? Trustee Beamer didn't from the sky or is purchased and trans- Board of Trustee of the Office of Department of Education. The think so, and when she requested infor- ported to our Hawaiian Affairs has been audienceO was primed for mation, PHS Chairman Gregory Kowal filled. At that juncture, the wrote to Trustee Aiona asking for writ- more examples of how contemporary technolo- "Fundamental challenge to the Board of ten authorization before sending Trustee Trustees was to apply our inge- gies are providing "new Beamer anything, a very different inter- nuity to filling a vacancy among goals for students hav- survival skills pretation of disclosure and trustees' us or to rely upon the ingenuity obtaining full access to records. ing a sense of purpose, . . . h ave a Iways of the governor to do o. We Now we have a financial relationship habits and skills of observed the difficultie with with PHS without an understanding of inquiry, ability to work revolved the on-going proce . The con- its role. Trustee Aiona never resolved with others and to deal aIiound the clusion may be that another this matter, even after the state auditor's with change." We visit- 1997 findings and the 1994 newspaper ed instead our homeland ability to make proces is more appropriate. A process which has been fre- report questioning the relationship! of Kekahawai'ole. We quently uggested is to tap the Why didn't then-Chairman Hee insist discussed these goals, observations, on a formal contract with PHS? not as new and unique, nclu- next highe t vote-getter to fill draw co the vacancy. This suggestion is Instead, in a Feb. 27, 1997 response to but as universal. Marion Higa, he made vague reference sions and act appealing in its objectivity and Technology may it is a nod to the electorate. to strengthening contracts in "the next change over time, but accordingly." However the discu sion of the iteration of our agreement with PHS." fundamental survival When was that supposed to take _ Hannah Springer merits and detriments of thi skills for both individu- process has yet to be conducted. place? Why wa.<;n't there a neW contract als and communities in the eight months between the audit The determination that this have always revolved around the ability catchment system. We still practice process should be adopted by the Board and the change in leadership? Does to make observations, draw conclusions water conservation. In the same way Trustee Hee want to come back as of Trustees has not been made. and act accordingly. that a damp sponge better absorbs liq- While we may be poised to, in the chainnan so he can tie up loose invest- Kekaha-wai-'ole. Kekaha-without- uid, we have observed that mulch made ment ends? One thing is for sure. words of H. Ka 'umealani K. Walk, water. Gardens flourished upon the damp in the afternoon, better receives Trustee Beamer was following a trail "seek for what is pono, it is not impor- lava lands because of the ingenuity of and transfers the nighttime dew to the and had come to a decision. Clearly, tant to know who is right but, rather, the gardeners. During times when rain plants which it surrounds. We conclud- during her last days, PHS was important what is right," but we have not yet had falls, we collect and store the water, lit- ed that watering in the early evening is to her. ' In a draft letter dated Dec. 17, the pleasure. Kudos to Governor erally, as we live on a roof-fed catch- acceptable given our water conserva- she terminated PHS as OHA's broker of Cayetano on both the ingenuity and ment system even now. In times as tion regimen. And so, we water in the record. integrity he exerci ed in filling the recent as my mother's childhood, we eveirings according to our water budget. Our leadership will not ignore Trustee vacancy on the Board of Trustees and would place catchments in lava tubes to Even when piped-in water becomes Beamer's tenacious efforts on behalf of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Aloha collect the water which would percolate available, I trust that we will sensibly all beneficiaries. • ...... -...... Hee There's absolutely nothing From paCe 13 wrong with this child. Except Zealand today. The beauty of these ideas is that the debt he hasn't been immunized owed Hawaiians can be off et by real estate sites from which, believe it or not, the state against hepatitis B. As a presently does not derive a singJe penny of tax revenue. These few examples demon- teenager , he's at a greater strate that a win-win resolution is only go - emed by our willingnes to 01 e this i ue risk to catch this contagious and our ability to work: together. 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In their recent recording debuts, L ahaina's Kekapa Lee and Pauoa-born Zanuck Kapala Lindsey released CDs that are worlds apart, yet both showcase ... Music that inspires By Manu Boyd . LORA KEKAHI I Kekahi," meaning "love one sions. The Pauoa-born Hawaiian is a hard worker and another," is the CD by one the islands' newest has spent the last 20 years developing skills, learning the recording artists who presides over Waiola ropes and otherwise polishing himself into a top-notcb Church in Lahaina (see related story on p. 10). musician. But his expressions aren't in Hawaiian. He Representatives of the Associated Kahu Kekapa Lee loves to sing and play the describes his niche as a blend of adult contemporary, Students of the University of Hawai'i 'Aukulele, and he encourages as much music as possible R&B, soul - in the spiritual rather than gospel sense. recently answered the following question, in his ministry. Hi musical taste runs the gamut from traditional Hawai- "What do you think of the appointment of Not since Del Beazley's "One for ian to the Beetles. Akua" has a com- two Native Hawaiians to the University of prehensive ANUCK LINDSEY graduated from Kamehameha Hawai'i Board of Regents?" collection in 1977 and ventured off to California, where he PHOTOS: SIMONE OVERMAN of Hawai- began planting seeds that would eventually blossom Mamo KIm, senior. For Hawaiians ian bymns into a career rooted in discipline and spirituality. to be ta ng chaJge and getting posi- been Lindsey majored in music with an empbasis on gui- tions of power and Influence is Z released. tar, graduating from CalState Northridge in Los Angeles. Important I'm excited the govemor chose so well. He should be cunYlrlg And while Be ides guitar, he eventually studied voice with L. A. our votes but these guys are not 10 bymns are not coach Ron Anderson, whom he calls a "voice saver," as because he had to do us a favor. at the fore- we]] as Kaimuki-based Neva Rego, who teacb the bel They are very Qualified and will have front of local canto vocal style. Zanuck Lindsey is a tenor with a good input. radio air play, wide range allowing for great dynamics. Kabu Kekapa Stand-outs 6n the recording include "Dream With the Lee's release Angels," composed for his late mother, Wanda Lindsey, Keaookalani Mattos, junior. and the title cut, "For Every Heart," a sort of anthem HawaIIan issues have not often Kekahi" gives traditional Hawaiian bymns new flavor, that brims with love, hope and encouragement. addressed here because Hawaiian earning him a spot on the Na H6kii Hanohano "Remember the Love," inspired by a break-up, is a posi- students are not in the majority and Awards final ballot. Steel guitar, piano, acoustic tive take on an otherwise melancholy that's sad. But havlrlg two ative guitar, tring and vocal arrangements transform Hawaiians on the Board of Regents situation. should change that. classics like "'Ekolu Mea Nui" and "Iesu No Ke In 1989, "Heat of Kahuhipa," with 'contemporary flair more appeal- the Night," won him ing to a broader audience. national acclaim when Randie Kamuela Fong's "Na Iehova No I he beat out all of the Hana" is a tribute to Alma and acknowledges the Western regional com- Leina'ala Mahi, senior. I'm elated splendor of our i lands. It employs images of petitors to become a because we have been so under-rep- verdant forests light rain and higb cliffs, all typ- finalist in a nation-wide resented in the past. The fact that ical in Hawaiian poetry, and was taught to Kahu songwriting contest spon- the student regent is in Hawaiian Lee by choir members from Kawaiaha'o sored by Budweiser and studies and is so active in the Churcb. • Capital Records. His entire Hawaiian community makes me even prouder. I've had Nainoa as a The album opens with "OliAloha" family flew to L.A. to share teacher and I know he will add depth (onaona i ka hala), a perennial favorite penned his bonor. that the Board has not had for a by Aunty Nona Beamer, and ends with the classic Lindsey's "cross-over" while. "Hawai 'i Aloha" by "Laiana" (Lorenzo Lyons), the treatment of the "Hawaiian American missionary fluent in Hawaiian wbo composed Wedding Song " is getting lots of airplay these days. Co- and translated scores of hymns. arranged with project producer Mark Matson, the Le'a Kanehe, senior. I think it's All proceeds from the CD will go to Waiola Cburch, recording of the internationally known song is fresh and about the time. Although Nainoa doesn 't have a degree in the West- and its hale hiilawai currently under construction. Pro- palatable to contemporary tastes. em model of education, he 's defi- duced by Kapa Kuilci Records, the CD cover features a "Music is a full -time job for me;' remarked Lindsey. nitely setting a trend for the educa- traditional 'ulu (breadfruit) quilt pattern, a symbol of "The amount of time invested in learning the profession, tion of Native Hawaiians, restoring a growth and inspiration. developing talent and overall commitment is like any sense of our own history and pride. other profession, but musicians don't always get the And Wayne is very much in tune to what's going on with students who respect they deserve." Although Zanuck Lindsey has his don 't have a lot of money and are After nearly four years of writing, arranging, re- eyes fixed on national and international endeavors, he facing tuition hikes. arranging, recording, mixing and producing, Zanuck remains deeply committed to his island roots. "The Kapala Lindsey released his debut CD, "For Every amount of raw talent in Hawai'i is awesome," he said. HOkiilei Undsey, junior. It's wonder· Heart," a tapestry of emotions, experiences and expres- "Every local kid grows up with a song in his soul." • fu l that two Hawaiians have been appointed, especially Wayne Panoke who will give students a voice and a.m., and will continue with a march from Mauna'ala to be their advocate. And Nainoa Annexation commeration Washington Place, Queen Lili'uokalani's borne, where Thompson will bring a great point of she remained with family and supporters during the view and special smarts to the scheduled for Aug. 12 actual annexation ceremony. Ceremonies and events board . Under the banner of "Hawai'i Loa Kii Like Kakou" will occur throughout the day on the grounds of 'Iolani (all Hawai'i, stand together), a committee comprised of Palace," Kalahiki said. For information on how you can more than thirty individuals and organizations, has make a tax deductible donation to Hawai'i Loa Kii Like Kakou, contact Lynette Cruz at 734-8269. Ikaika Hussey, junior. I don 't look begun planning a series of commemorative events sched- at it as a matter of race. Regardless uled for Wed., Aug. 12, 1998. If you would like to participate in the planning whether the person is Japanese, Mel Kalahiki of the Council of Hawaiian Organiza- process, serve as a volunteer or would like additional haole or Hawaiian, now the students tions (COHO) spearheaded the group which began meet- information, call Mel Kalabilci at 235-2727. have a voice, there's a student in ing in January to discuss a plan of action. "At this point, More information is available on the website at the group that manages students, and the board is accountable. we are urging the community to mark your calendars for http://www.Geocities.com/Rainforest/Canopy/3612. Aug. 12, and anticipate more detailed information as the The email [email protected]. and program is developed. We know that the day's events [email protected]. • will begin at Mauna'ala (the Royal Mausoleum) at 7 -PIOstaff • 16· 'Ao'ao 'UmikilmAono Mei (May) '98

Editor's note: Events of interest to the Hawaiian May 16 - Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up. Volun- est of the Tongass." The Hawai'i Volcanoes National cornnumity are included in the calendar on a space- teers are needed to help with the clean-up of Kawa 'e- Park presents botanist Thomas Belfield who will dis- available basis. Inclusion does not constitute endorse- wa'e heiau in Kane'ohe 8:30 a.m. noon. Meet at the cuss the 17.5 million-acre Tongass National Forest ment or validation of the event or the sponsor by the end of Upalu Street off Namoku. To confirm participa- located in Southeast Alaska. Rare orchids, fungi and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. tion or for information, call Charlie Ogata at 235-1088. other elements of Tongass' forests, clearcuts and bogs will be featured in the slide presentation. Kilauea Visi- AY 7 - 9 - "Working Together to Strength- May 17 - Na Hokii Hanohano Awards. Join tors Center, 7 p.m. Free. For more information, call en Hawai'i's Economy." A conference to hare the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts and the bright- 985-6014. ideas and explore strategies for how to integrate est talents of Hawai'i's recording industry for a star- preservation of our cultural and historical heritage tudded awards event at the Sheraton WaildkI Hotel. May 22 - 24 - Waiola Church Annual 'Aha. M 90. For information, call HARA at with economic develoment and tourism at the Hyatt Sister churches from Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i Regency Hotel in WaildkI. For more information, call 235-9424. gather for a weekend of family activities, worship, and Deborah Pope at 254-4292. 'aha mele and a lU 'au to celebrate.Waiola's 175th May 19 - After anniversary. For more ay 9 - Hawai'i Secondary Schools Hula Dark in the information, call 661- Kahiko Competition. Sponsored by the Kalihi PaJa- Park. 'The 4784. ma Culture and Arts Society, this annual competition Temperate will feature performances by dancers from eight inter- Rain For- May 26- mediated schools and 12 high schools. Samuel Wilder After Dark in King Intermediate campus in Kane'ohe. 10 a.m. $4 at the Park. "His- the door. For more information, call 521-6905. tory of the 'ill'aina of May 11 - 12 - Hawai'i Community Economic Keauhou." The Development Institute. Sponsored by the Office of Hawai'i Volcanoes Hawaiian Affairs. Speakers include Trustee Colette • National Park presents Machado, Alan Murakami of the Native Hawaiian Legal botanist historian Fran Corp. and Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris. For informa- Jackson who will tion call OHA at 594-1921. explore the ahupua'a of Keauhou, Kona, May 12 - "After Dark in the Park. "Na Kohola: extending from the Pacific Humpback Whales." The Hawai'i Volcanoes shore to the slopes of National Park continues its Thesday evening series Mauna Loa including with marine biologist Daniel Shapiro who will the summit of Kilauea. Kilauea Visitors speak on these annual sea mammal visitors. A Center, 7 p.m. Free. For more information, slide program will discuss feeding, migrating call 985-6014. and mating behavior of humpback whales, accompanied by haunting sounds of their May 30 - Kupulau Aloha Festi- underwater songs. Kilauea Visitors Center, 7 val II. Ka Pa KIT Kaiaulu, under the p.m. Free. For more information, all 985- direction of kumu hula Dwayne 6014. Ku'ualohanui Kauli'a, presents its second annual concert and craft May 16 - Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko. fair. Entertainment by Na Eighth annual celebration of the birth of the hula Haumana 0 Ka Pa KIT featuring Hawaiian hula and music perfor- Kaiaulu, 'Ike Pono, mances at PapOhaku Beach Park on 'Akoni Malacas and others. Moloka'i. 8 am. - 5 p.m. Free. For The event also includes food information, call the Moloka'i Visi- booths, a silent auction, children's tors Association toll free at (800) game and prizes. Lanikilhonua, 553-0404. adjacent to the K6 'Olina resort. $10. For more information, call 668-9488.• May 16 -Golden Anniversary of the PHOTO COURTESY: KALlHI·PALAMA Nanaikapono Hawaiian CULTURE AND ARTS SOCIETY. Civic Club. Join the Pua Kalaunu Kai'ina (lavendar A dancer from Farrington High School performs a "hula hoe" crown flower) 'ohana for din- (paddle dance) at the Hawai'i ner, entertainment, history and Secondary Schools Hula Kahiko fun. For information, contact club Competition. president Doreen Lindsey at 668- 8711 or Ike Ka'aihue at 545-7241.

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Cash received Ceded Land Revenue: InstItUtIonal Cash $7,556,347 Bank of Hawai'i State 0eneraI. Fund: - FHL Bank of Seattle $6,088 Anakalea - The Anakalea Kalima - Na Pili Pumehana Ho'ohiki St., Pearl City, HI $2,808,201 First Hawaiian Bank: 'ohana is looking for family o Kalirna / Kaho 'opi 'i / Kauhane 96782 Federal grants: $107,449 - Down payment loan members. Grandpa Solomon / Pakiko is holding a reunion Native Hawaiian program (funding account): was one of possibly 15 children, July 3 - 5, at the Waimanalo Kaupiko - The descendants RevoJviplLoan Fund $95,987 and we are seeking their descen- Quarry. Activities include work- of Kairni Kaupiko are planning a (Interest): $187,611 - Home improvement dants. Please send information shops, pa'ina and genealogy pre- Kaupio 'Ohana Reunion at Hawaiian Projects: $43,359 loan program: $5,514 to Thomas Anakalea or Frances sentations. For information, Miloli'i, Kona, Aug. 21 - 23. Native Hawaiian - Loan program Simona, P.O. Box 47, Hilo, HI contact Haywood Kalirna, 259- Call Kaupiko family members Rights; $52,382 96721-0047. Plans for a 9187; Jesse KalirnaJr., 395- are welcome. Initial registration repayments: $141,611 Other revenue $38,840 renunion are pending. 3697, or Norman Kalirna, 959- deadline is June 15. Call Alberta NHRLF: T-bills and 0099 (Hilo). Kaupiko Nathaniel at 959-9865 ...... cash equivalents: $5 ,1 18,220 Borges - The family of (Hilo) or Spencer Yrrn at 395- ,.., .... 11: 57,371,512 NHRLF: Time Joseph Borges of Puna will be Kamalani - The family of 2466. depQ$it account: $1,000,000 having a family reunion Aug. 6 - TOC8ICash Daniel Mo'okini Kamalani Small distribution 9, at Koke'e, Kaua'i and will (wives: Elizabeth Makaipo and Keokilele Halemanu Ukeke Recetved: $18,165,701 fund (petty cash): $10,000 include the descendants of Joe Mary Helekunihi), is hosting a - A reunion will be held July 17 Borges, Muriel Flora Char, reunion July 30 - Aug. 2, in - 19 on Kaua'i. This line origi- Momi Bell, Sam Borges and Kona ContactTommyFrielm nates from Kealiikukauakahi (k), Investment Portfolio (Market Annie Ka 'uhane. For informa- 247-1762. Holowale(w), and Kahiwa(k), value) tion, call David and Melanie Kahuna(w) (Ukeke). Children NeSmith at 337-2213 (Kaua'i), STlF account: $33,611,897 Kanakaole / Aipolani / of Keokilele and Wm. Cogge-. Payroll: $3,504,119 or write to P.O. Box 1132 $1 61 ,808,556 Poikauahi - Family of John shall are Fanny Opunui, Sarah All other costs.: $4,133,315 Waimea, HI 96796. Fixed income (bonds) Kealii-Kanakaole Aipolani has Todd Cunningham, George, Grants:·· $231,010 schedu1ed a reunon to be held on John, Tim, Eliza Kaholokai, $97,490,691 Duvauchelle - Na Mamo 0 Educational Kaua'i, Aug. 20 - 22. For infor- council: . $92,938 Duvauchelle is holding a reunion Mary Baker Kainuwai. Contac Total cash and mation, call Gwenneth Nakaahi- Native plant prOjectsl $30,342 July 3 - 5, 1998 on O'ahu. For Luka at 245-6463, Box 822, investments: $305,163,226 ki al337-9241 or Kunane Other BOT actions: $340,222 information, contact Hana Dapi- Lihu 'e, HI 96766, or Hea at 245- Aipolani at 243-8786 (Kaua'i). Investment manager/custodial tan, 262-7798; Mary Petersen, 5058 (eves), 4152 Palaumahu, Fees: $333,664 Unbudgeted commitments 247-4347; IGna'u Boyd Lihu'e, HI, 96766, Maggie Fax Kanawaliwali - Descen- lliRLF loan dIstribution : OHA/DHHL loans: $20,000,000 Karnali'i, 941-4946; or Ray- 246-4737, or e-mail JSLeilani at mond Pao'o Jellings, 531-8965. dants of Kaleo and Kalua Yahoo.com. 37 .770 Hawai' i Habitat Kanawaliwali of Kaua'ula, Maui loans: $10,000,000 Total disbursements and Goo Toong Akuna (kane), will gather for a family reunion Keaunui - The descendants Ceded land inventory encumbrances S9,044,380 Puaka'ilima (wahine)- on July 24 -25, at One Ali'i Park of London Lakana Keaunui are (Ac! 329) 'Ohana i having a famil on Molokia'i. Families include planning a reunion May 15-17 m OHA Cash Investments (BOT approved): $425,000 reunion Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 9 relati e of Lucy Kamalu, John KuaJoa Beach Park. Call Sistah Treasury Cash Educational p.m. at the Hawaiian Homes Peter KaJua, Charles Ninauapoe Leota-Pascual at 293-9389 or General funds $509,357 Foundation *** Center on Maui. For informa- and Abraham Kila. For infor- Sharon Botelho at 841 -1125. mation, contact Stephanie Mab- Public land trust: $3.188,358 GSPD *** tion, contact Gordon Kahele Apo at 244-3500 (Maui) or Blair elona, 413 N. Holiday Dr., Hawaiian projects All other: $5,942.634 Maielua - Kenolio - and Pattie Kitkowski at 878- Grand Prairie, TX 75052, or call fund: $272,867 Total unbudgeted Descendants of Solomon 3679 (Maui). her collect at (972) 262-3882. Nukuhiwa Maielua and Kaana ative Hawaiian commitments: $36,367,634 Kenolio and their children, Eliz- rights fund: $230,867 Ho'ohuli - Descendants of Kauaua - The descendants abeth Ah Hee Kamohali 'i, the Ho'ohuli 'ohana are plan- of Puupuu, Apukahei, Moeloa, * Includes only 1998 appropriations Johanna Koana Chee Kama Mauna 'Ala ning a reunion. For information, Kamaka and Papai are planning Kaaiawahia, Mary Keahilani ** In addition to grants executed in repo itory: $412,742 contact Black Ho'ohuli at 668- a family reunion Sept. 25 - 26 in Benjamin Opunui, Solomon 1998, may include prior awards. 1101, fax 668-2833, or write to 'HRLF: $1,229,377 Honolulu. For information, Mona, David "Bear," James *** To be determined 89-639 Nanakuli Ave., Federal grants $31,878 contact Clifford Kaholokula at Kahalepua, William Keli'i Wai 'anae, HI 96792. 456-2882, or write to 98-1343 and William "Biggie" are

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ko'u makua kline a ka 'aina nui e hana ai rna kekahi Ke ho'owalewale 'ia maila kakou e ha'awipio a holo No K eoo NeSmith wahl 'oko'a no ia hui ho'okahi. '0 ko 'u kaikaina, 'ike mahuka i ka 'imj i ke kfi 'ono'ono 'ana 0 ka noho 'ana i a'ela '0 ia i kona noho 'ana., he 'opio na'e, a 'a'ohe na'e kahi 'iiina 'e. E kU'ono'ono no kaua, e ka mea ai Hawai'i 0 Keawe a hiki loa aku i Ni'ibau 0 i puka rna ka 'ae'oia., a hele loa no ho'i '0 ia a noho me heluhelu, aka, e kU'ono'ono no kaua rna 'ane'i, rna ka Kahelelani, aloha nui kakou. I ko 'u hlinai 'ia ko'u mau makua i ka 'aina nui. 'iiina 0 ke ewe 0 ko kaua po'e kfipuna. Aia no io kaua 'ana rna Kaua'i, he nohona kfi ono'ono ko ke kfi 'ono'ono 'ana 0 ka noho 'ana. 'A 'ole kaua e 'ae makou ku'u 'ohana., '0 ia ho'i, ku'u mau a ne'e no ho'i wau i ka 'iiina nui e like me ka nui 0 aku e pani 'ia ka hakahaka 0 ka 'iiina e ka labui malihi- makua me na hoahmau o'u 'eono. 0 ia ko'u 'ohana no ka hoiboi 0 ka lohe 'ana no ka ni, he labui maka pa' a i ka mea nui 0 keia 'iiina a me kU'ono'ono 0 makou, 0 ia ho'i ua lako Unoho 'ana ma ia 'iiina., a noho wau i laila he mau kona mo'olelo, he labui i 'eleu rna ke pani hakahaka makou i ka ai a me ka i a a lawa kfipono no ka lao makahOO. Ma waena 0 makou 'eiwa (na keiki me na 'ana, no hea mai la, 'a'ole kaua maopopo. • I ka nui 'ana a'e, ua ho'omaka wau e 'ike i ka makua pii), 'elua wale no 0 makou i koe maila rna ha'alele 0 ko'u mau kaikua'ana a me ko'u Hawai'i nei. kaikuahine ho'i no ka hele i ke Kula Kamehameha rna Ma ka 'iiina nui, emi maoli ka noho 'ana, a no'ono'o Honolulu. Hele no ho'i wau i kela kula no ka hoihoi ihola au i ka noho loa i laila. He 'oia'i'o, 'a'ohe o'u loa 0 ka lohe 'ana 0 na mo'olelo a ko'u mau hoahlinau no'ono'o i ka ho'i hou i ka 'iiina hlinau '0 Hawai'i. Eia no ia kula. no na'e, ia'u no e A hemo maila wau mai ke kula ki'eki'e aku a komo i 'auana hele ana e ke kulanui, 'ike a'ela au i ka ha'a1ele 0 ko'u kaikua'ana E kii'ono'ono no a1ualu ana ia mea no ke komo i ka po'ali koa, a hele loa '0 ia i kahi 'aina he "kfi'ono'ono" 'e. Loh nui a'ela wau i ka ohumuhumu a ko'u kaua, e ka mea rna kahi 'e, na kaikuahine me klina kline i ka pa'akild 0 ka noho 'ana heluhelu, aka, e wai Ia i pani i ka me ke kU'ono'ono rna keia 'aina, a ne'e akula laua i ka noho 'ana o'u a 'lUna nui. Lohe no wau i ka kii'ono'ono no me ko'u 'ohana 'olelo a kekahi kaikuahine kaua rna 'ane 'i, rna Hawai'i nei? o'u i ka makemake ona a No hea mai la ia me kana kane e ho'a'o no rna ka 'aina 0 ke po'e? He aha na kekahi hana hou rna ka ewe 0 kokaua pono i loa'a ia'u 'aina nui e 'oi aku ai ke rna ka 'iiina 'e, a kU 'ono'ono 0 ka noho 'ana., po' e kiipuna. he aha ho'i ka a ne'e pii akula nolaua me mea i nele? na keiki e noho i ka 'aina nui Va ho'i mai no e like me kekahi au i ka 'iiina hiinau nei, a eia no kaikuahine o'u. '0 wau i keia ko 'u makua kline ho'i, rna muli 0 ka pani 'ia 0 kona wahi hana rna manawa ke ho'oikaika nei i loko 0 Kaua'i, ka noho 'ana e like me 'oe, e ka mea ho'one'e Ke pilikia nei ko Hawai'i nei rna ka cia akula noho 'ana me ke kfi'ono'ono, a ke ho'oholo nei '0 ia laua ' 0 kekahi 0 kakou he nui no e ha'alele e like me ka'u ku'u a me ka ku 'u 'ohana i hana ai. 'olelo 'ia no ho'i makuahine 'a'ohe 'ike 'ia 0 ka wa e ho'i mai ai ke ahuahu 'ana e ka hui i o ka noho 'ana rna Hawai'i nei no na hana a me na hanaai \ kumu pili kiilai 'aina he nui.

Manu'atManuwa - Descendants of noon on Sept. 6. For more information is having a reunion on Aug. 7 - 8 at the Reunions Manu'a, son of Abu, son of 'I, also call Sharleen Heanu at 696-6320. Pukalani Community Center. For infor- From page 18 spelled Manuwa in newspaper genealo- mation and registration, contact Haunani gies in the 1860s, are invited to a Puhi - Descendants of David Kirkland at 879-1758 (Maui). planning a reunion July 10 - 12, in cousins' reunion, May 8 - 10 at La'ie, Kawaikinioho Puhi and Namakaokahai Lahaina. Meetings are held on the O'ahu. Write to reunion chair Dan Lono Kekuanuu are planning their first Weed - Descendants of James Lui first Sunday of each month at Lau- Hegland, 3246 Polk St. NE, Minneapo- reunion, July 9 - 12. Children from this Weed and Rachel Kaloloahilani Mahu niupoko Park in Lahaina. For lis, MN 55418, or David Manu 'a marriage were Keau (k), Mokuohai (k), Weed, Bessie Weed Pineda, Hannah information, contact Abraham Heaukfilani at 1277 Kumuwaina PI., Apaleo (k), Hookano (w) and Mikepa Weed Chun Kukea, Estella Weed Anana Akima "Snake" Ah Hee at 661- Hilo, HI 96720. For information, call (w), all from Koa'e, Puna. For informa- Hatchie, Abigail Weed Lorenzo, Rose 3790 (Maui) or 435 Waine' e St., (808) 959-1776. tion, call Aala Veincent at 959-2023 Weed Phillips, and Huberta Weed Lahaina, HI 96761; or Janice H. (Hilo) or Nita Akua at 732-1103. Farmer Terukina are planning a family (Ah Hee) Hussey at 661-3840 Panaewa - The Panaewa reunion reunion for July 25. For information, (Maui) or 775 Pauanu St., Lahaina, originally scheduled for May has been Smith-Kekumu - The family of call Hyenie Weed-Sato at 259-5040, or HI 96761. postponed to Labor Day weekend at Charles Nu'u Smith and Helen Puka'ika- Kalowena Kemeiji at 595-7459. • Ma'ili Beach Park. Pot-luck luncheon at puaokalani Kekumu from Kaupo, Maui, ..e 233 ...... 3 222 2.2_.2.2.2.2.22.2.2 2.2.22.2_22.2_22.2_2 ___22.. 2_2 2.2.. ______e_e_e ____ •______-

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