Ceded lands decision rocks OHA, appeal planned

ByManu Boyd

' 'we arc very disap-, pointed by Judge McKcnna's ruling in OHA v. Housing and Community Development Corp of Hawai'i, •• said Haunani Apoliona, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of TrusteesMachado. Mossman and Dela Cruz, and Administrator Clyde NOmu·o awarding 'Oplo at the NO 'Olwl ·onnoawards ceremony. HawaiianAffairs. On Dec. 5, Judge Talentedyouths shine brightly at K. -- OHA Nii 'Oiwi 'Olino Awards

English essays were judged in three affect Native Hawaiians, the spirit of Student debate, grade categories. All Hawai 'i public aloha, the message of Hawai 'i, needs to and private high schools were invited be taken forward." art and essay to participate in the debate on federal First place poster art winners were: recognition. Kawailani Kauweloa from Kula winners honored The competitions were organized as Kaiapuni 'O Pii'ohala on O'abu (K-5) part of the Nii 'Oiwi 'Olino Native Yony States from Kanu I Ka Pono By Naomi Sodetani Rights Education Campaign to increase School on Kaua·i (6-8); and Lilinoe awareness of Hawaiian rights and enti­ Speed from Kula Kaiapuni O Maui Ma elighted applause and flashing tlement issues among the 'opio (youth) Kekaulike on Maui (9-12). cameras held by proud 'ohana and their 'ohana (families). Hawaiian essay first place winners Dattended the naming of the Aunty Malia Craver, kupuna spiritu­ were: Tehani Louis from Kula winners of OHA's first essay, poster al and cultural consultant for the Queen Kaiapuni 'o Pii'ohala on O'abu (4-5); and debate contests. On Dec . 7, an Lili 'uokalani Children's Center, Tania Pau'ole from 'Ehunuikaimalino _awards ceremony recognized the cre­ explained her naming of the Na 'Qiwi School in Kona, Hawai'i (6-8); and ative brilliance and outstanding 'Qlino (people seeking knowledge) Ilibia Gionson from achievements of 29 Hawaiian youth effort in a pre -recorded interview Nawabiokalani 'opu ' u in Kea 'au, ranging from grades 4 through 12. shown at the event . "With our Hawai'i (9-12). About 300 attended the final debate Hawaiian kupuna, a positive name English essay first place winners round and awards ceremony at the means that it's your expectation that a were: Josilyn Hii'eu from Kanu I Ka Kamehameha Schools Kapalama person or a group of people will grow Pono on Kaua'i (4-5); Anniellen Campus' Ruth Ke'elikolani to do the things the name meant." Kanahele from Ke Kula Ni 'ihau 0 Auditorium. The event airs this month Debate award presenter U.S. Kekaba on Kaua 'i (6-8); and on 'C>Ielo NATV Channel 53 (visit Representative Neil Abercrombie Kawehionalani Kaneakua from Ke www.OHA.org for schedule). urged youths to advocate for their cul­ Kula Kaiapuni 'O Anuenue on O'abu "I am elated that we received so ture and communities grounded in the (9-12). many entries, and send our congratula­ "obligation to respect that which bas The Kamehameha Schools team of tions to all who participated in the . Na gone before. Anderson Dun and Keoni Mabelona 'Qiwi 'Qlino poster, essay and debate "Your mothers, your fathers, your won the Hawaiian issues debate. contests," said OHA Administrator tutus, myself, we are closer to the end Debaters prepared to argue both sides Clyde Namu'o. "We plan for this to be of our contribution on this earth, in this of the topic, "Is federal recognition in an annual event and look forward to life. You are at the beginning, you are the best interests of the Native next year's contests ." part of a new century," Abercrombie Hawaiian people?" A coin toss decided A total of 361 poster and essay said. which team would argue affirmatively entries exploring the topic of "He He noted that "these awards are not and negatively on the issue. Hawai 'i Au" (I am Hawaiian) were so much a recognition of individual The preliminary and final rounds of received from 16 Hawaiian charter and effort so much as it is the beginning of the Na 'Giwi 'Olino debate were co- immersion schools. Hawaiian and a new era in which those issues that See AWARDS on page 5

Officeof Ha'N8iianAffairs PAESORTED Uncle Mel KalOhlkl Is organizing the STANDARD 711 Kapi'olaniBlvd.,Ste. 500 U.S. POSTAGE "Living Nation" events scheduled for Honolulu,HI96813-5249 PAID Jan. 13-17. See story on page 8. -­PanilNo.2!111

Maul Hawaiian Immersion student Ullnoe Speed created the overall winning poster In OHA's NO 'Otwl '011no poster, essay and dbate contests. See story on page 10. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

'Ohana search are now protesting, crying foul making a change. That's what we against local landowners. The pen­ need for rural O'ahu and the neigh­ We are seeking descendants of dulum shifted after government­ boring islands. Vote for Colleen Marie Kalopi Waiohinu Wahinekapu instituted laws to legalize stealing Hanabusa on January 4th . Haunani Apoliona (1873-1918) and John Levia Kekapa the last remaining Hawaiian estate. Chairperson, Trustee, At-large (aka Pilikiano, Primo Karistiano Now, they are targeting hard-work­ Keali'i'olu'olu Gora (1872). Their children were: ing local land owners. Ka Lahui Hawai'i Tel: 808.594 . 1886 Double standard for sure! It's Fax: 808 .594. 1875 Wahinekapu Kekapa (1893), Jokewe Email: [email protected] Haleloulu Kekapa who married obvious that government works for Finding roots Katherine Dodge, George selected personal interest groups. Donald B. Cataluna Wahinekapu Kekapa, twin sisters Stealing land appears to be the norm The ultimate "back to the future" Vice Chair, Trustee,Kaua'iand Ni'ihau Ana Kukoau Kekapa (1896-?) and in the State of Hawai 'i. The feeding trip for a Hawaiian is finding his or Elizabeth Ka 'ahulani Kekapa frenzy continues to es calate. The her roots in the greatest Hawaiian Tel: 808.594.1881 (1896-1948), Mahoe Kekapa people who initiated and fought fer­ document ever found! This docu­ Fax: 808.594.0211 vently Jor leasehold reform are now Email : [email protected] (1897), Ele Ka'ahu Kekapa (1900), ment is the 1897 Kii'e: The Hui Ambrosio Keahia'aloa Kekapa saying this is not what they want­ Aloha 'Aina Anti-Annexation Rowena Akana (1902), and Joe Loulu Kekapa ed. Petitions signed by 21,269 of our Trustee, At-large (1902). The 'ohana comes from After all is said and done, govern­ brave ancestor and recovered at the North Kona and Kohala . Please ment will try to white-wash their U.S. Archives by Noenoe Silva. Tel: 808.594 . 1860 contact me at 294-7569 (Honolulu) stealing by creating government­ Mahalo nui! Fax: 808.594.0209 subsidized programs for the "poor" Email: [email protected] by email to [email protected], or Finding my great-grandparents ' write to: 920 Ward Avenue #14B Hawaiians. Aue! Don't they know protest signatures along with rela­ Dante Keala Carpenter Honolulu, HI 96814. that aloha comes from the heart? tives on every island, reaffirmed Trustee, O'ahu Aloha cannot be enacted by law why I'm an activist. We are who we Kekapa P.K. Lee and falsely promoted to conpensate were . Our roots, brave warriors Tel: 808.594 . 1888 for serious injustices. Fax: 808.594. 1864 Honolulu active in the struggle to make injus­ Email: [email protected] tices pono. Genealogy Carolyn Peters E kiipa 'a mau a hiki i ke kanaka Linda K. Dela Cruz Wai'anae Hawai 'i hope loa no ke ea o ko Vice chair, Trustee, Hawai'i I am looking for genealogy infor­ kakou 'aina aloha (Aug . 1898) . mation on Antone Santos who was Always stand fast, down to the last Tel: 8 08.594. 1855 Hanabusa support Hawaiian person, for the sovereign­ Fax: 808.594. 1883 married to Julia Gonsalves. Their Email: lindad@oha .org children were Anthony, John, ty of our beloved land." Manuel (Hapai Mountain), Lydia, If Ka Lahui Hawai 'i is endorsing Please take the 105 year-old trip Colette Y. P. Machado Gussie and Mary. Colleen Hanabusa for U.S. to find your roots and be awed. The Trustee, Moloka 'i and Uina'i Additionally, I am seeking infor­ Congress in the 2nd Congressional petition is at the main library mation on David Makanani who District, that speaks volumes about (Hawai 'i Pacific section), Bishop Tel: 808 .594 . 7837 Colleen's respect for Hawaiian Fax: 808 .594.0212 was married to Emma Makahiki . Museum and the U.H. library. Free, Rights. She chaired the Senate Email: [email protected] Their children were William, too! Kii'e! Ea! Samuel, Ralph, Stanley, Walter, Committee on Water, Land and Boyd P. Mossman Albert, Barbara, Evoynne, Nancy Hawaiian Affairs and !iUpports pas­ George Kahumoku Flores Trustee, Maui and Lani. sage of the Akaka Bill, because she Aliamanu Please send any information to supports federal recognition for Tel: 808.594.1879 Hawaiians, and that they should Fax: 808 .594. 1864 94- 107 Piipii'ole PI., #B, Waipahu, OHA reserves the right to edit all receive ceded land revenues to Email: [email protected] HI 96797, or call 678-3085. letters for length, defamatory and which they are entitled. It's time to libelous material, and other objec Oz Stender Leina'ala Aipia give back to the people, and stop ­ Trustee, At-large Waipahu serving those who serve only them­ tionable content, and reserves the selves. Colleen has built her reputa­ right to print. All letters must be Tel: 808.594. 187 7 tion on trust, by keeping her word - Fax: 808.594. 1853 typed, signed and not exceed 200 Email : [email protected] Leasehold reform she's been working for Hawaiian rights and labor rights for years not words. Send letters to Ka Wai Ola o John D. Waihe'e IV Leasehold reform rears its ugly because it's a good political plat­ OHA, 7 I I Kapi 'olani Blvd ., Ste. Trustee, At-large head. Lessees of leasehold property form but because she cares about 500, Honolulu, HI 96813 or email

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Lingle defers ceded lands payment, hands off issue to legislators.

By Naomi Sodetani money from a claims and settlement Haunani Apoliona (see letter on pg. then-Gov. Ben Cayetano. He reject­ fund as a swifter alternative to leg­ 12). ed the demand, saying be did not ov. Linda Lingle will not islation . Lenny Klompus, the governor's have the authority to release the make a direct $10.3 million "It's important spokesman, responded with assur­ money, noting that the law enabling Gpayment to the Office of that the governor ances that "she is going to live up to ceded-lands payments bad been Hawaiian Affairs as promised dur­ work swiftly to that agreement ." He said that the rescinded. ing her campaign, but has deferred restore funding. state's new budget director That evening, during the OHA the matter to the 2003 Legislature. You can't wait to Georgina Kawamura would investi­ debate, former Lt. Gov. Mazie The governor said she remanded go to the gate whether enough discretionary Hirono insisted that funds could not the issue to legislators because she Legislature, in funds existed for the governor to tap be paid out directly by the governor "wanted to be respectful of their my opinion," into for this purpose. without first obtaining legislative prerogative" to decide on budget Lingle said. "We The following week, after meet­ approval. Lingle issues. Instead, she will submit a need to make ing with House Democrats, Lingle OHA is funded by revenues gen­ bill asking for immediate payments sure that the total said she deferred acting on the mat­ erated on ceded or public trust as "one of our first requests .. . it amount that is owed to OHA is paid ter because Democrats held that leg­ lands. The $10.3 million covers will be separate from everything now, so they can continue with their islation was procedurally required. "back rent" due between the period else," Lingle said. activities." House Speaker Calvin Say said, from July 2001 to Sept. 2002. It During the Nov. 1 televised OHA On Dec. 6, OHA asked the gover­ "The Legislature does the appropri­ does not include controversial gubernatorial debate, Lingle vowed nor to make good on her pledge in a ations; it has to be part of the finan­ unpaid revenue from community she would make "immediate pay­ demand letter referring to "past due cial plan just like any other gover­ hospitals, state affordable housing ment" on undisputed revenue from payments for use of ceded lands" nor." and duty-free concession leases on ceded lands by transferring the signed by OHA Chairperson A similar letter was sent Nov. 1 to ceded lands. •

'Betrayal airing Ka'ahea, Moe Keale, Teresa Bright, Film Festival has awarded top hon­ Videomaker Award, presented annu­ Henry Kapono Ka 'aihue Chaz ors to two films funded by Pacific ally to recognize local filmmakers The award-winning made -for­ Mann, Don Nabaku, John Islanders in Communications (PIC). and to encourage the state film Pitacciato, Bill Ogilvie, Linda industry's growth. "i scream" pre­ television docu-drama " Betrayal," The festival conferred its "Spirit which depicts Queen Lili 'uokalani 's Ryan, Ken Makuakiine, Mark of Hawai 'i Award," which honors sents a visual meditation on the ten­ Tankersley and Tom Triggs. films exhibiting unique artistry and sions facing Hawaiian women in a struggle to preserve the Hawaiian "Betrayal," which won the 1994 westernized society. The 11-minute monarchy, airs Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. on technical excellence while promot­ Pacific Mountain Network "Best of ing cultural understanding, on film by Native Hawaiian filmmaker Hawai 'i Public Television (KHET). the West" Program Award, is a pro- "Heart of the Sea," which explored Leab Kibara airs nationally on PBS The 100-minute production, which in June 2003 as part of the short was first broadcast during the 1993 centennial of the overthrow, tells film showcase COLORVISION. "We're thrilled that the Hawai'i the story of bow Hawai'i's last International Film Festival recog­ reigning monarch abdicated the throne in 1895 to a United States nized the originality, quality and territorial government , rather than content of these programs," said have some of her faithf ul subjects PIC Executive Director Carlyn Tani. be put to death for insurrection on "We also hope that these awards her behalf . will be a stepping stone to generate The docu-drama will be followed even more exposure for the two by a 20-minute studio interview films." with noted Hawaiian singer/actress Honolulu -based Pacific Islanders Marlene Sai, who reflects on the in Communications is a national role of a lifetime and the honor of nonprofit media organization that portraying Queen Lili 'uokalani , a supports the development of nation ­ woman of deep conviction and com­ al public broadcast programming by passion. and about Pacific Islanders which "Lili 'uokalani was a woman with fosters a deeper underst anding of such depth of passion and expres­ Pacific Islander cultures . sion, a woman with a great love for her people and a profound faith in Media scholarships God, a woman with a wonderful Cabfnet member Sam Parker (actor Ray Bumatal) advises Queen Lill'uokalanl Pacific Islanders in Communi­ ability to think and forgive," Sai (Marlene Sal) In a scene from · Betrayal.· said. Drawing from Lili 'uokalani's cations (PIC), the non-profit organi­ own words as documented in zation that seeks to raise the profile diaries , speeches, and on little duction of the Kukui Foundation the life of legendary Native of Pacific Islanders in national scraps of paper while in prison, and Hawai 'i Public Television. Hawaiian surfer Rell Sunn and her broadcast programming , will be "Betrayal" movingly conveys the Funders include the State 14-year battle with breast cancer. awarding scholarships of up to story of a woman - a queen - who Foundation on Culture and the Arts, (See story "Heart of the Sea," Nov. $5,000 to students pursuing college resisted the overthrow, "but who, in Kamehameha Schools/Bishop 2002 KWO). degrees in media and/or communi­ Estat e, the Robert E. Black The documentary by California­ the end put the lives of her subjects cations. Memorial Fund and the Hawai 'i above her own rights as a ruling based filmmakers Charlotte Lagard e "The goal of the PIC Scholarship monarch of a sovereign nation," Sai State Commission on the Status of and Lisa Denker was produc ed by Fund is to encourage and support said. Women. Swell Cinema in association with Pacific Islanders in pursuing excel­ More than 40 actors and 150 For information, call Kay PIC, KHET and lTVS, with funding lence in the fields of media and extras make up the all-Hawai 'i cast Kasamoto at 973-1990 from the Corporation for Publi c communications, " said PIC Board including Tracy Anderson, James Broadcasting, will air on national President Catherine Cruz. "We hope Grant Benton, Ray Bumatai, Glenn Filmfest honors public television on May 6, 2003. the scholarships will launch careers Cannon, Glenn Crane, Brickwood "i scream, floats , &:sundays" won See NEWSBRIEFSon page 4 Galuteria, Jim Hutchison, Edward The 2002 Hawai 'i International the Aloha Airlin es Film & ______....___ ,,,.,,m, __ etc.) before we begin the ceremony. NEWSBRIEFSfrom page 3 lous prizes, including future guest Hokule'a returns sails on Hokiile'a. We will be walking along the The event will feature educational Kalaniana'ole Hwy. At 5 a.m. we After spending more than a year for people interested in creating booths telling about the will stop in front of Olomana to in dry dock undergoing extensive innovative programming for nation­ "Navigating Change" program, acknowledge our 'aumiikua as well restoration work, the voyaging al public television and beyond. Our which focuses on raising awareness as the pali kilo to connect back to canoe Hokiile 'a prepares to sail ultimate goal is to increase the pres­ and motivating people to change Ulupo, Pu'u Hawai 'i loa, Kuau, and again in late January 2003. ence and voice of Pacific Islanders attitudes and behaviors to better Kinehoalani at Kualoa. By 6 a.m The Polynesian Voyaging Society in media," she continued. care for our islands and our ocean . we should be greeting the sun in (PVS) is hosting E Ola Hokale 'a - Applicants must be pursuing cer­ resources. the ahupua'a of Waiminalo. Hokule 'a Lives to celebrate the suc­ tificates or degrees in media and/or Visitors to the event will also For more details, call 225-1559, cessful completion of the restora­ communications from accredited enjoy presentations on the remote, email makahiki@hawaii.rr.com, or to thank the hundreds of two- or four-year colleges, universi­ tion and pristine Northwestern Hawaiian go to the website boihoiolono.org. volunteers and supporters that made ties, or other qualified institutions Islan~s (NWHI), providing a Please encourage your friends to of Pacific this possible . The daylong event is and programs. Individuals glimpse of a thriving ecosystem that either "participate, celebrate, or planned for Sunday, January 19, Island ancestry are encouraged to once inhabited the main Hawaiian donate" as this is our time of peace 2003 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the apply, particularly the descendants Islands. As an important component - no war. Instead, let us use Marine Education & Training of the indigenous peoples of of the Navigating Change program, Makahiki as our ancestors did, to Center on Sand Island. Admission is Hawai 'i, Guam, American Samoa, PVS will sail Hokiile'a to the come together as one moku, one . the Northern Mariana and other free to the public NWHI in 2003. 'ohana, and celebrate the vitality of PVS Executive Director Pat Pacific Islands. The organization For more information, call the our 'iiina and its people. E o e Duarte says that "E Ola Hokale 'a - does not discriminate on the basis PVS office at 536-8405. Lonoikamakahiki ! (Information of race, color, gender, sexual orien­ Hokule'a Lives" is a wonderful provided by lomilomi practitioner tation, religion, national or ethnic opportunity for the people of Kapono Aluli Souza). origin, or disability. Hawai 'i to experience an up-close Makahiki events Applicants also must be at least 18 years old; a citizen, legal perma­ Begin the new year in the spirit of Makua access nent resident, or national of the peace and unity and celebrate the United States or its territories; season of Makahiki . A number of The next cultural accesses into demonstrate academic proficiency activities and protocols are planned Miikua Valley will be on Saturday, or experience in media or communi­ for the closing of the month of Jan . 4 and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003. cations; and show a commitment to Makali 'i and the beginning of Meet at 7 a.m. at the gates of the Pacific Islander community. Ka'elo. Miikua. Wear covered shoes and sun The non-renewable annual schol­ At this time Lono akua (symboli­ protection, and bring water and arships will be for up to $5,000 per cally) is at Ulupo Heiau in snacks. Call Leandra 696-2823, student per year. Deadline for appli­ Kawainui. The next event planned Melva 696-9921 or Fred 696-4677 cations is March 3, 2003. will take place on the morning of at least three days prior to the Applications and guidelines are Lono (Jan. 1) and carry through to access, as Army officials request available on the web at www.pic­ Hoaka (Jan.5). On Dec. 31 (Kine) advance notification of access par­ com.org, by contacting Gus Cobb­ before midnight, prepare your ticipants. Adams at gcobb­ ho'okupu and bring at least one: wai HOk0le'a voyages on. [email protected], or by contact­ (piiniiwai only), 'awa, 'uala, ipu, Life skills workshop ing the PIC office at 1221 pua'a, hulu, 'ulu, lama, kukui, ki, and personal encounter with the and niu. Please feel free to include Kapi 'olani Blvd., Ste. 6A-4, Kaua'i residents have the oppor ­ treasured Hokfile'a and her crew. other items that you feel are appro­ Honolulu, HI 96814; phone 591- tunity to better their skills in job "This event reaches out to everyone, priate. 0059; fax 591-1114. readiness. The Employment Core our keiki and kupuna, as a fun, At 4 am. on Jan, 1 (Lono), those Services at the Kaua'i Economic entertaining and educational experi­ who are going to participate in the Opportunity Inc. offers free life Cancer research ence," he said. procession will gather at Ulupo to skills workshops . Topics covered Visitors will enjoy a relaxing day cleanse themselves in the puniiwai Diagnosis and treatment of breast include how to create the perfect of local style entertainment, deli­ ola at the base of the heiau . The resume, how to ace an interview, cancer is often a stressful process cious food, exciting storytelling, torches will be lit and , each person . job application completion and a for women and their loved ones and educational activities. PVS will take turns saying a personal The University of Hawai 'i Cancer number of related subjects . For crew members will lead tours of the pule or affirmation . Then the group Research Center is looking at ways information and to register, visit the treasured vessel throughout the day, will offer a pule together to solidify to help women and families cope Lihu 'e office at 2804 Wehe St., or and share their stories from their the intent. The pii will sound, Lono -related stress. call Tweety Kaluabine Juarez at with cancer experiences on Hokiile'a during her akua loa will be raised and the pro­ The center is now looking for 808-245-4077. maiden voyages. Drawings will be cession will begin. women recently diagnosed with held all day, giving visitors attend­ There will be a more detailed on page 17 breast cancer to participate in new ing the event a chance to win fabu- briefing (safety, logistics, positions, See NEWSBRIEFS studies seeking to determine bow to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. Four surveys will investigate cop­ Entrepreneurclasseson O'ahuandMaui ing mechanisms, as well as alterna­ register, call 734-9256. tive and complementary cancer o you ~v~ a great i~ but are _not sure bow p.m. To will be held at the SSPA treatment choices; the effectiveness to tum 1t into a buswess? Or did you statt a Two SmartStart classes 1208 N . King. St. The of culturally appropriate support buai.ness.only to find out you occd help with Basiocas Semce Center, D place fan. 7 - Mar. strategies and the effects of family inarbting. accooawig or busioeaplann_ipg? BusineaReadiDCPCounc takes 6 - 9 p.m.'fbf:, SIDal'tStart based support for Native Hawaiian • n,t Native Hawaiiall Revolving Loan Fund i• 20, Tllesdayad Tbllnday, Balincu r, , ,-. eomewm·~ llicldFeb. r,., Mar. breast cancer patients and their lpOtllOribg~ traiaiq clanea Jasaua,y 0, eligible ~b 'obana;and therole of massage and lbibagfiMaadltojaq, lblltJ°',11'baJiDeuiadie new 20:Qass teeis $1-~ $50 for ~ to relaxation in improving quality of ,,.... Cius lopics will include how to: of aative mcemy. Pie-registration is call 842-0218. life and well -being in breast cancer reserve scat. For infQUIMtion; "START-l!JPKawai 'i survivors and their partners. • set and achieve realistic businca goals Maui offerings inolude the which begins Jan. 25 Information gathered from these • pteSCDt your business plan to a loan officer Bntrepreoeun Bootcamp," 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.. and studies will guide future projects to • obtain financing through Mar. 22 on Saturdays, Jan. 30 - Mar. 27 on provide psychological support for • market your business the Business Plan Class, 9 p.m. Fees range for individual class­ breast cancer patients. Participation • navigate legal and taxation issues Thursdays, 6 - in these studies will not interfere es or a series. For more information on course fees 's medical care . For One entrepeneursbip class will be held Jan. 21 - and locations, call 984-3462 or cba.hawaii.edu/pace. with a patient - information, call the UH Cancer Mar. 6 on Tuesday and Thursday, 5:3() - 8:30 p.m., at Let 2003 be your year to begin building your busi • Research Center at 564-5858. Kapi'olani Community College, Manooo 104. Course ness savvy and success I fee is $204; free preview class on Jan . 16, 5:30 - 7

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By Naomi Sodetani OHA's grant to the Boys and Girls Club will help give West-end wo non-profit organizations youths a chance "to realize their full that serve Native Hawaiian potential as productive, responsible Tyouth and their 'ohana have and caring citizens," said David been awarded grants by the Office Nakada, executive director of the of Hawaiian Affairs. Boys and Girls Club of Hawai 'i. The $30,000 OHA grant will The PowerUP Program seeks "to assist Malama Nii Makua A Keiki, bridge the digital divide," said On Dec. 4, hundreds rallied In opposition of lease-to-fee conversion. doing business as Malama Family Wai'anae Clubhouse Director Kimo Recovery Center, in its delivery of Bajet. "Nowadays the business culture-based treatment curriculum world and way qf life is all comput­ Lease-to-fee bill likely to pass despite outcry that integrates traditional Hawaiian ers. So we try to give those kids values, such as the practice of opportunities to get basic computer ollowing the Honolulu City posed Bill 53 sought to condemn ho'oponopono, the Hawaiian way training, from resume writing to Council's passage of contro­ the trust's Waikiki holdings to of making things right through learning to type, learning computer F versial measures seeking the allow eight owner-occupants to buy communication and forgiveness. programs, digital art, and how to lease-to-fee conversion of land their units in fee. On Dec. 4, hun­ The Boys and Girls Club of use the web as a tool." beneath three condominium pro­ dreds attended a City Council meet­ Wai 'anae, which serves more than Both grants are among the first jects, Mayor Jeremy Harris has ing, but the measure was approved indicated he would allow the bill to narrowly by a 5-4 vote. pass into law by not vetoing it. Supporters of leasehold conver­ The three resolutions allow the sion say that the landowners can city's condemnation of land negotiate a fair price for the land. beneath the KiihalaBeach, Admiral But Native Hawaiian groups have Thomas and Camelot condomini­ opposed forced conversion mea­ ums. If the measures pass, eligible sures, saying they will result in a leasehold condo owner-occupants loss of revenue that supports their will be able to buy their units in fee. educational and charity work, and Opponents of the measure say further alienate Hawaiian land from passage will impact the revenue­ Hawaiian hands. generating ability of landowners "The understanding that Mayor Kamehameha Schools (Kabala Harris will use the politician's 'cop Beach), First United Methodist out' by not signing these resolu­ Church (Admiral Thomas) and the tions, thereby causing them to Kekuku Family Estate and Sisters become law without his signature, of Sacred Hearts (Camelot). The was anticipated," said Leroy issue has been staunchly opposed Akamine, spokesman for the Stop Youth PowerUP - Members of the Wal'anae Boys& GirlsClub of Hawal'I Wal'anae Club and Nonakull Extension discover the computer as a useful and by Native Hawaiians, who rallied to Leasehold Condo Conversions fun tool. Shown from left to right are KrisThuener.Pokela Webb (middle seated). the defense of the Queen Coalition. • Kalanl Shuette (standing center), ond Kainoa Mura. Lili 'uokalani Trust when the pro-

60 youth members ages 7 through OHA has awarded since the State 17, will use OHA's $35,000 grant to Attorney General's Sept. 2001 opin­ pump up its PowerUP technology ion which questioned OHA's legal literacy program. ability to award grants and subsi ­ "We're thrilled and grateful to dies. As a result, no grant awards have OHA support our efforts in were made last year . OHA intro­ developing more culturally relevant duced legislation to resolve the programs and services for Native issue, and the signing of Senate Bill Hawaiians," said Jud Cunningham, 2477 by Governor Cayetano in June executive director of Aloha House, affirmed OHA's granting authority. which will administer the grant for On Dec. 17, the OHA Board of Malama Family Recovery Center. Trustees approved policy changes The center provides a continuum of that will streamline the grantmaking substance abuse treatment, life skill process for beneficiary applicants. enhancement, educational and ther ­ Guidelines and deadlines for sub ­ apeutic living services for eligible missions are forthcoming. • women and their families. Kamehameha's Anderson Dun argues for federal recognition as 'Alea High School debaters/second place winners Jaclyn Cadaoas and ArizMatute look on.

high schools participated in this Mahelona, 17. "I felt very impacted Essay and poster cash prizes AWARDSfrom page 1 first collaboration between OHA by Abercrombie's words about our ranged from $50 to $100; $2,000 and Kamehameha Schools. 'Aiea being the future of the Native and $1,000 went to the first and sec­ sponsored by Kamehameha Schools and Kamehameha emerged as final­ Hawaiian people. They've done as ond place debate teams. who hosted the event at their audi­ ists after three rounds held Nov. 30 much as they can, their job is over, The overall winning poster will torium, provided trophies and at Kamehameha's Annual now it's up to us to get the be featured on a T-shirt to be dis­ assisted with judges and refresh­ Thanksgiving Invitational Hawaiians what they deserve." tributed Jan. 15 at the Nii 'Oiwi ments. Tournament. "With all these pressing issues 'Olino Native Rights rally at the "This was a great opportunity for Seniors Mahelona and Dun are like Arakaki, the whole constitu­ State Capitol Rotunda on the open ­ public and private schools to get the first to have their names tionality question coming down on ing day of the Legislature. involved to debate issues of impor­ engraved on OHA's newly created Hawaiians,'' Mahelona said. tance to Native Hawaiians," said perpetual trophy on display this "Complete sovereignty might take (Editor's note: The first place Walter Kahumoku, who heads year at Kamehameha. years. We need to do something posters and essays are published on Kamehameha's speech department. "It was great how they got us all very quickly. So let federal recogni­ pages 10 -12. All essay and poster Debate teams representing 16 together to look at the issue and tion be the first step toward that winners can also be viewed online where we need to go,'' said goal." at www.OHA.org.) •

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E na 'ohana Hawai'i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical informat ion, Ka Wai Ola o OH A will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis . Send your information to OHA (addresson page 14) or email to [email protected]. E ola na mama a Ha/oaf

Enoka - A 2003 reunion is being planned for the family of William and Margaret (Sniffen) Kauhi/Ma-e - A 2003 Reunion is being planned Namauu - Descendants of Keoki (George) and Enoka of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, Aug. 29 - Sept. for the family of Moano Ma-e Holi and Kumualii Hannah Nihoa Namauu are having a reunion 1, Labor Day weekend, on Moloka'i. For more Kekahimoku of Napo'opo ' o, Waipi'o, Hawai'i , Nov. 28- Dec . 01 at Spencer Beach Park in information, contact James Butch Enoka at 808 - July 5, 2003. For more information contact, Mrs . Kawaihae, Hawai 'i. Namauu families from dif­ 422 -6946 or [email protected] or Cheryl K . Yolanda (Gilbert) Salvador Hesia 808-935-4759, ferent branches are welcomed . A Thanksgiving Enoka at 808-391-9651 or [email protected] . 808-640-0028 or Mrs. Richard (Darlene) potluck luncheon will be held at noon at the Salvador, 808-342-8685 beach park pavilion . Camping at the beach park is Halulu /Kuhaiki /Naihe /Hooke - I'm seeking optional, and requires families to obtain permits . genealogy information on Punana Kalaulehua Kekumu - A first 'ohana reunion for the family If you have updates on family information, con­ (Lulua) Halulu with 1st husband James Kuhaiki of Horace and Leinani (Kahananui) Kekumu of tact Momi Moore at 808-966- 7378, or by email : and their descendants, with 2nd husband James Wailuanui, Ke'anae, Maui, is planned for Aug . [email protected]. For reun ion information, Kamaka Naihe and their descendants, and 15-17, Admission Day weekend . contact Lovey Toki at 808-961-4988, by email: William Hooke and their descendants. Please Their offspring were Nancy, Nettie, Katherine, [email protected], or write to 38 Kilua contact "Pomai" at 236 -2654. and Esther (Hana), Horace Jr., Matthew and Road, Hilo, HI 96720. Kenneth. For more information, contact Charlie Holoaloa/Kahaunaele - The descendants of Minewa Kaili Jr. at Niimu'o / Simerson - We are planning our 2003 Papapa Holualoa and Emily Kahaunaele are 808-572-5942 or Charlie Villalon Jr. at 808 - family reunion on O'ahu. If you are somehow planning a reunion in August . Their offspring 242-2992 (Maui) or e-mail [email protected]. connected with John William Namu 'o and He len (three daughters) were: 1) Elizabeth Nu ' uhiwa Harriet (Hattie) Simerson (other ancestors: John (m: Joseph Akau). Her 10 children were Joseph, Kuahua / Ka'au'a - The descendants of Kama Niimu'o , Julia Kahaleula (Keaakui) James, Sarah Wai 'alae, Samuel, Dora Martinez, Kuahua (w) born about 1831 and Ka'au'a (k) Kuahine, Kuahine Keaakui, Kahinawe Nahaa) Robert, Elizabeth Griffin, Ethel Kahili, Raymond born about 1829 in Kekaha, Kaua' i, and their and wish to be on our reunion mailing list or and Norman . 2) Victoria Maika 'i (m: George children Haliaka, Oliwa Alapa, Wahahulu-Walea, would like to participate in the planning of the Palakiko) . Her 12 children were George , Emily Kaluaiki and K0uahua will be having their 8th reunion, contact Lora Kanno at Kalawai 'amoku, John, Annie Yee, Robert, family reunion in California, Oct. 15-18. We are [email protected] or write to P.O . Box 4937, Victoria Woods , James, Rose Repercio, Frank, updating our family mailing lists and taking a Kane'ohe, HI 96744 . Daniel, Angeline Haunio and David . 3) Rachel survey of family members who would be interest­ Lahela (M: Harry Kuhia and Thomas Kamali 'i). ed in attending. For more information or for a Poaipuni / Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua - A Her 10 children were Harry Kuhia, Iva Kamali 'i, survey, call Nell Ava at 808 -293-5778 (evenings) 2003 reunion is planned on Maui, Aug. 29-31. Sonny Kuhia, Elizabeth Kalua, David Kuhia, Gay or email Nell [email protected] or Nettie We are looking for information on families of Lacaden , Henry Miksobe, Ku ' ulei Kamaka , Alapa Hunter at [email protected] the Poaipuni, 'Aipu 'upu 'uimuaona-keolana-ali 'i­ Thomas Kamali 'i and Celelia Gante. Please con­ Kauaua (a.k.a Pu'upu 'u Nahuawai Kauaua). If tact Arviella Wai'alae Keli'i at 668 -7650, or Kupihea - The descendants of Samuel Kupihea you have family information, we would appreci­ email Kimo Keli'i at [email protected] for plan­ and Mary Kahilulu (Melia Hipa) Kaaikanaka, ate you contacting reunion president Geri Ku 'ulei ning meeting and reunion information. parents of David Malo and Kahilulumoi (Lulu) Kalawai 'a, 808-878-3420 (days, Mon.-Fri .), or Kupihea are gathering family information and write to P.O . Box 904, Kula, HI 96790 . Ho'ohuli/Pa'ahao - Descendants of Ho'ohuli photos in preparation for a reunion picnic sched ­ Pa 'ahao and Pua Kahiewalu are scheduling a uled for July 12 at Ala Moana Park . For informa­ Poni /Koia - I'm s eeking genealogy informa­ reunion next summer, July 10 -13. If you are con­ tion , call Sarni Dolan at 292-4444, Mike Kelly at tion on John Puni and his wife Eunice Ko ia and nected to this family or would like additional 247-0498, Charles Warrington Sr. at 737-4420 or their descendants. Please contact Pomai at 236- information, call Joe and Noe Ho'ohuli at 668- Gerry Chong at 626-1833. 265. 1241 or email [email protected] Mahi'ai - A reunion is being planned for the Santos - We are planning a reunion this year for Kahana'oi / Pomaika'i - An 'ohana reunion is descendants of Samuel Kahope Mahi 'ai, born the children of Antone Santos Jr. and Mary Ann scheduled for Sat., March 15, at Zablan Beach Oct. 12, 1891, through offspring of his two wives, Ka 'a'a who include Julia, Antone, Mary Ann , Park, before Nanakuli Beach Park, left side by Rose Ka 'ililaulani Niimilimili (b . March 10, Edwin, Paul, Calvin and Rebecca. We welcome Navy Station, across Niinakuli Ranch on 1896) and Agnes Koloa Mauna (b. March 23, all children, grandchildren and great -grandchil­ Farrington Hwy. The potluck event is from . 9 1912). Planning meetings are held the second dren . Form information , call Mary Ann at 942- a.m.-6 p.m . A flier was recently sent, but mailing Saturday of each month. For meeting locations , 8598 or Leinii'ala at 678-3085 . • list updates are needed. Call Jeanne Kahana'oi at call Harriet K . Mahi ' ai at 696- 7232 or 294-0836 696-5002 for more information . (c) .

OHA-sponsoredworkshopskey to homeownership SCHEDULE

What is the Pathway to • Credit OHA underwrites the Pathway Homeownership Workshop? • Obtaining a mortgage to Homeownership program to • Homebuyer assistance pro- empower Native Hawaiians in O'ahu: Maui: The Pathway to grams achieving homeownership. Jan. 24, 25 Jan. 21-23 Homeownership Workshop is a • Shopping for a home Community partners conducting 8:30 a .m.-4:30 p.m. 5 :30-9 :30 p.m . 16-hour course that prepares • Keeping your home and man - the workshops are the QLCC Kane'ohe Wailuku (site tba) individuals and families for aging your money Waimiinalo Community homeownership. Each workshop Development Corporation, Aloha Hawai'i: Feb. 21,22 provides an array of topics that Who should atund? Credit Counseling Services and Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30-9 :30 p.m. (Fri.) help families gain confidence in Hawaiian Community Assets. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Sat.) pursuing homeownership. Individuals who want to: con- Kailua, Kona Wailuku (sit e tba). Workshops are offered statewide struct or purchase their own For more information or to (site tba) and are free . (See accompanying home; improve money manage- request an application, call your schedule) Topics covered ment skills ; gain tips on how to island OHA office or OHA Main Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 include: improve credit power for home Office at 594-1926. Enrollment 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. financing; gain knowledge on is on a first-come-first-served Hilo (site tba) 0:.,11 • Setting homeownership goals how to seek home financing basis. Pre-registration is • Developing a budget from lenders or learn how to required. safeguard your home . • _,,,.,,ij,f·------HISTORY

The spirit of giving an everyday thing

By ClaireHl.l{/,es, Dr.P.H.,RD hardships . The club members were of thoughtfulness and generosity continued walking towards the Departm ent of Health discreet about researching ages and are told all year long, but the holi­ ocean . Soon , they came upon the dress sizes of the children and the days brought reality to those home of another elderly couple. n o ld H.t wai'i , the value of family composition. Then they mo·olelo. The couple called out and invited kokua wa s routmely practiced gathered. bringing food, presents In a mo'olelo about stinginess, the strangers to come int o their Iwithi n communities and for the kids. some clothing and two gods are said to have traveled home for food, as was the Hawaiian between families and friends . If the other necessities. Just before around O'abu, when they came to custom. The strangers were warmly catch wab good, the fisherman Christmas, tht: gifts were taken to the house of an eld;rly couple in greeted and treated hospitably. would sen d children scurrying to the homes of selected families. Kahana . They asked for water and a After the meal, they wer e given a the highland ~ to share fish with I remember the excitement and place to sleep that night . place to sleep. When they awak - famtly or elders who had limited planning that went into deciding on The old couple said their ened in the morning and a sked acces . to fi sh. Often, the children appropriate toy s and clothes that house was too small for water, the ol d woman would return with wood and other would go with the food boxes . for the four of them apologized for th eir brack­ treasures from the highlands, or Watchmg quietly from the car, we and they claimed to ish water suppl y but wel ­ bring back messages of aloha and could see the faces of the adults have only enough comed the 1-t rangers to thanks. When kalo was harvested who answered the knock on the water for them­ share what they had. and cooked family and friends door. It was great to see the look of selves to dr mk Later in the d a:,,. the two always shared in the bounty. This puzzlement that quickly turned to The gods left an d men thanked their hosts was everyda ; pract ice. There was surprise . then happiness and left to con tm ue their no expectat10n that the kindness and appreciation. journey. would be re turned imme diately. "Have a Merry When the stmgy man Then, ab nov. . kokua ii, a value that Christmas,' ' was went t o his ,p ring for we hold dear. about all that water the nex t day, he The Christmas season, jus t past, was ever said, found it had turn ed brack­ was a time to celebrate with family with a hand - ish, as if it were mixed with and friendi. . with fo od, pre sent and shake a nd seawater . In contrast , the partie s. During that time. we w ere smile . and Jlospitable man fo~nd fresh, also remmded of the qualit:it:i, of aWa) v.c sweet water in his spring that generosity, thoughtfulness and would go to previously had been brackish. It doing something for others. another hou be js said that the springs remain When I wal, a youngster, m y par­ Some of you that way to this day. ent s and o ther memb ers of t he probably ha ve What we can learn from this is Waia lua Hawaiian Civic Clu b similar mem o that kindness and generosity at any would v. ork together t o make food rieb. time of year are ne ver mi splaced . • basket b and wrap pre sents for fam i­ N um e r ous lies Wh l experienced fi nanc ial stories about the value

awaiians may now sign up for the OHA Hawaiian Registry , a H database that records and veri­ fies Hawaiian ancestry . Upon comple­ tion of registration, your photo will be taken, and an I.D. subsequently • issued . ignup A birth document listing "Hawaiian " as race is requir ed for registration . You may now register at all OHA offices statewide . E piilama i ko kakou lola'I ho'oilina - cherish our Hawaiian her­ itage. ilecure / For more information on required docu­ andhe~ ments, visit online at www .OHA.org, or her call the OHA officeon your island: OHA Hilo: 933-0418 tomorrow. OHA Kona: 329-7368 OHA Moloka 'i: 560-3611 OHA Maui : 243-5219 OHAKaua'i: 241-3390 OHA Honolulu : 594-1888

Ho 'oulu Lahui Aloha . .. To Rui ~e A B e love d N ot io n ..

Office of Hawaiian Affairs 71 1 Kapl'olanl Blvd ., Ste . 500 , Honolulu, HI 961113 Tel 594 1888 • Fax. 594 .1865 • www.OHA.org

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By Lynette Cruz and Mel Kalahiki annexation and in support of the monarchy sent what is ours. us a message, timely in its appeal - "I mua e nli The Living Nation Campaign calls us to uch has happened in the past 110 years poki 'i !" The protests worked . There was no remember what came before and why. The and Hawaiians , native or not, resisting Treaty of Annexation. Living Nation celebrates the people as the nation, M an imperfect (and mostly incorrect) his­ America, in its desperation to own these strate­ still here after a century of attempts by settlers to tory thrust upon us through the public school sys­ gically placed islands, somehow "annexed" us wash us away with false information and creat ive tem, have embraced opportunities to set things through a document called the Newlands history. right. Resolution, a public law internal to the US, with In a real sense , those who would keep us bound The Living Nation is a product of this willing­ no power to extend its reach across the sea to our to an incorrect history resist the truth in the same ness to embrace historic truth and to affirm that way that we have always resisted the falsehoods . our ancestors left a legacy of strength and credi­ We can sympathize. But our responsibil ity is to bility, of resistance and solidarity, for us to claim our Nation, to the people and lands and resources and act upon. We are recipients of new and time­ that must thrive in order for the Nation to be ly information relating to the events leading up to strong . To this end we strive to create opportuni­ the overthrow in 1893 and the subsequent ties "to provide an affirmative national voice by 'annexation' of the independent nation of promoting the prosperity and dignity of the Hawai'i. Hawaiian kingdom." To many these statements may seem inflamma­ The Living Nation Campaign, with the kokua tory and anti -American . Indeed , they are. But of many community organizations , is sponsoring they are also statements of truth, and natives as a series of activities the wee.k of Jan . 13, 2003 , well as other descendants of the original subjects including a week-long vigil that will focus atten­ of the Hawaiian Kingdom, no matter what posi­ tion on the 1893 overthrow and activities sur­ tion they espouse today about the proper course rounding that event and the 1993 Onipa'a march to re-establish our Hawaiian nation, all share and Thousands of Hawaiians, young to old , gathered to and rally. must claim the same history . remember the Illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian A schedule of the week's events is listed below, government and to recommit themselves to the as well as opportunities for participation. The Today we can see ourselves as either victims of "the living nation.· a brutal display of power exercised upon us events will be free and open to the public. For through occupation by American forces in our independent nation . The full implications of this more information, call Mel Kalahiki at '23(!-3636 homeland, or we can be empowered by the illegal action in our times have yet to be revealed. or email at [email protected], or Lynette knowledge that our ance stors did. not give it over But knowledge of it and of oui ancestors ' resis­ Cruz at '738-00 4 or emai l at easily, and thus we are called upon to do the tance against it, have fueled the movement in a [email protected]. same. way that nothing else could. The Living Nation calls to sovereignty propo ­ From the 1993 'Onipa'a march and rally of Editor's note : The Living Nation effort is nents to pick up the challenge laid down by our resistance, to the 1998 celebration "We Are Who spearheaded by Mel Kalahiki, who was a key ancestors, to honor our ali 'i and our kupuna who We Were: From Resistance to Affirmation," a organizer of the 1993 Onipa'a commemoration resisted fiercely a wrong that was done to them story has emerged of growth in understanding and JOO-hourvigil . Lynette Cruz is the executive and was, subsequently, carried into the future, and commitment to make right the wrongs of the director of the non-profit 'Ike 'Aina Native impacting us, their descendants . past. Let us, as younger sisters and brothers in Hawaiian Land Trust and the volunteer coordi­ Our 'ohana who signed the petitions against resistance, move forward to make right and claim nator for Ahupua 'a Action Alliance. •

The Living Nation: Hawai'i Loa - KO Like Kakou Papahana: schedule of events

Monday, January 13 Information provided on land ownership and the history of the Chief's Children's School 8 a.m. Ho'okupu Ceremony at the statue of Queen 4p.m. Ho'okupu, The Living Nation, at 'lolani Palace Lili'uokalani 10:30 a.m. Musical Prelude - Royal Hawaiian Band at the Friday, January 17 Coronation Pavilion on 'lolani Palace grounds 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony conducted by The Living All day Vigil continues Nation - Coronation Pavilion 6:30 a.m. Gather at the holding area - Fort St. Mall & 1:30 p.m. Blessing - Vigil begins Queen St. Corner King St. & Mililani St. across 'lolani Palace Ba.m. Commemorative 'Onipa'a March to 'lolani Palace Tuesday, January 14 10 a.m. 'Awa Ceremony, 'lolani Palace at Pohukaina ahu All day Vigil contiAues Ho'okupu offered by The Friends of 'lolanl Palace Noon-1 p.m. Royal Hawaiian Band, Rally begins

Wednesday, January 15 6 p.m. Closing ceremony Begins with torch light walk from Washington Place to 'lolani Palace. Allday Vigil continues Program held at front steps of 'lolani Palace. Ba .m. Rally and march sponsored by The Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Participants gather at 'lolani For information, call Mel Kalahiki, chair, 236-3636, or Lynette Palace, walk to State Capitol Cruz, vice chair, 738-0084 Ho'okupu ceremony at Lili'uokalani statue Sponsored by: The Living Nation Campaign, Office of Thursday, January 16 Hawaiian Affairs, Keali 'iho'one'alna: the Dallas Mossman Vogeler 'Ohana, Of Sacred Times & Sacred Places, Friends of 'lolani All day Vigil continues Palace, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, and Na Papa Kanaka 7:30 a.m. Information booth - Waikiki side of Queen o Pu'ukohola Heiau. • Lili'uokalani statue l!Iialk11i1&1!f------=--==--:;,:.,--.,;.;;:______

OHA Administrator Clyde Nomu 'o was - among awards presenters at the NO 'Olwl • ·onnoposter, essay and debate, held Dec. 7 at the Ruth Ke'ellk0lanl Auditorium at - Kamehameha Schools' Kap0lama ' Campus. More than 200 students, teach­ ers, friends and 'ohana attended. a

n Dec. 7, young Hawaiians were honored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the contributions to OHA's first essay, More than 350 entries were poster and debate contests, part of the Na 'Oiwi 'Olino Native Rights Education Campaign. Immersion schools 0 received in the poster, English essay and Hawaiian essay, representing 16 Charter and Hawaiian statewide. Here are the first place poster and essay winners in grade categories: K-5 (poster), 4-5 (essay), 6-8 (poster/essay), 9-12 (poster/essay). Ho'omaika'i nui i na haumana a pau!

Photos: Roy Tanaka. Inset above : Mlc:hoel McDonald

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'O ke 'ano o ka lawena o na kiipuna, 'a'ole Hawai 'i, 'o ia ka 'olelo ia he 'ano lawena i laha i waena o na po '.e a makuahine. 'Ike 'ia no pau o ka honua. 'O na mea Ii 'iii 'i, e like me ka lahui o ke kanaka ka alai 'ole i ka puka i hiki i na kiipuna ke ma kana 'olelo, a komo a ha'alele, a i 'ole ka noho 'ole make he 'oia'i'o loa pakaukau no ka mahalo i ka nui o ka hana e keia no na Hawai 'i. loa'a ai ka mea'ai ma laila, 'o ia ka mea e Ia'u, 'a'ole 'o ka 'olelo Hawai'i Hawai 'i ai ka Hawai 'i. he 'olelo wale no, e like me na 'olelo 'e a'e He Hawai'i Au He 'ano pili 'uhane ko ka Hawai'i kekahi, o ka honua. Nui na mahele o ka 'olelo he pili wehena 'ole ma waena o ka piko 'i o Hawai'i e ho'ike kiko'i ana i na ha'awina Na llihia Nakokoamakali'i Gionson ke kanaka a me ka lani, ka po, kahi e noho na'au o na kiipuna, na mea e ho'ike ana i na Papa 11 malu ai na kiipuna i ha'alele i keia honua a lali 'i o ka nohona o ke au i kala Joa. Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u hele aku i kekahi 'ao'ao. Make kahe 'ana o Ma waena o keia mau 'ao'ao 'eha o ka Moku o Hawal'I ka wai o ka manawa, ua komo mai na 'ano mauli Hawai 'i, ahuwale ke 'ano o ka Hawai 'i. Kulana 'ehkahi, Mo'olelo Hawai'i pili 'uhane 'e a'e, e like me ka ho'omana 'O ke kanaka i hiki ke malama i na 'ao'ao Mahele 9-12 Kalikiano. Aka, loa'a no kekahi 'ano 'eha o ka mauli e like me na kiipuna o ke au i ho'omana Kalikiano pili Joa i ka nohona o ka hala, 'o ia no ka Hawai 'i. 'Oiai he mea nui ke e Hawai'i au no ka mea ho'ola wau i Hawai'i. koko, 'oi aku ke ko'iko'i o keia. Loa'a no ka na welo o na kiipuna o 'u. 'O ia ho 'i, Kapa 'ia ka 'ike a makou i a'o ai mai na po'e koko Hawai'i e malama 'ole nei i keia H mau no ka lapakapa o ko lakou mauli hanauna ma mua o makou 'o ia ka 'ike ku'una mau 'ao'ao o ka mauli. Ina 'a'ohe mea e 'a ai i loko o'u, a pela pii me na Hawai'i 'e a'e e i nalo . Aka, 'a'ohe waiwai o ka namunamu no Ho'omau 'la 'o GIONSON ma ka 'ao'ao 12 ola nei i keia manawa. 'Ike 'ia ma ka mauli ka nui o ka 'ike i nalo. Ua nalo, no laila, Hawai'i na 'ao'ao a pau o ke 'ano o ke kana­ pono wale e ho'omau. ka Hawai'i. A 'o ka mahele hope o ka mauli o :la:,______-::---

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Kekalkamahlneollllnoe Speed's winning poster, left, was selected as the overaU win­ Grades 6-8 ner. According to Speed, NO 'Olwl 'Ollno represents people teaching people, some­ Yony States thing her own grandmother shared with her. Grade 8 The kupuna In her poster represents her own Kanulkapono TQtQPa'u, sharing knowledge by reading to Learning Center her mo'opuna. Island of Kaua'I Speed's winning Image will be featured on T-shirts,and given out to the community at the NO'01wi'Ollno Ratly, Jan. 15 at the State Capitol. Shirts will be passed out at 8 a.m. that morning behind 'lolanl Palace where rally participants are asked to meet prior to the short march to the capitol.

Grades 4-5 Editor's note: Kawai Adrian Kauweloa With this special Grade 4 presentation of Nii Kula Kaiapunl 'Oiwi 'Dlino, the ·.-- ·o PO'ohala calendar, special events feature and Island of O'ahu island music review usually featured on this page will resume in the February issue of Ka Wai Ola o OHA.

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am Hawaiian because ... I am Hawaiian in many English essays (continued) ways. First, I cherish the stories of my elders. He Hawai'i Au ISecond, I can speak my mother's tongue. Third, Na Ta'nia Pohaikealoha Pau'ole KANEAKUA from page 10 my ancestors are Hawaiian. I listen to the stories of my elders. My favorite is Papa 6, Ke Kula 'o 'Ehunuikaimalino about the freshwater pond of Pu'uhaoa. Pu'uhaoa Moku 'o Hawai'i I don't need to go out on the streets and protest all runs through our family land in Kipahulu, Maui. Kulana 'ekahi, mo'olelo Hawai'i day, let it be broadcasted on the 'Olelo channel to There is a stone that is shaped like a heart that stands Mahele 6-8 show everyone that I too wish that we could live as for love . our Kupuna did. I am Hawaiian because of the blood I can talk story in Hawaiian with my friends , par­ that will forever flow through my veins, because of ents, and elders too. I learned to speak Hawaiian from a'aheo au i ko 'u koko Hawai'i no ka mea, are forever in my mind and my heart. the stories that my elders and teachers at school. When I was a waiwai loa ka 'olelo makuahine ia'u . A by choice . I choose to speak it, learn I am Hawaiian young child I went to a Hawaiian Immersion maopopo au ua hana na po'e Hawai'i, nii • H it, and live it. Preschool on Maui for two years. I learned to speak kiipuna, a me nii ali 'i he nui no makou . Hawaiian there. Soon after that, I entered into Maopopo au he mau po'e akamai na Hawai'i. He He Hawai"i Au Hawaiian Immersion Elementary School at Pa'ia. I mau po 'e lokomaika'i lakou a inii ua lawai'a a i 'ole didn't know Hawaiian all that well, so I continued at mahi'ai, e ka'analike ana kekahi me kekahi. A hana By Annie/Jen Kanahele 'A'ole pono lakou e 'o Kekaha Pa 'ia School until last year. I am proud to speak lakou no ke aloha a kokua wale. Grade 8, Ke Kula Ni'ihau Hawaiian. loa'a i ke kalii. Pono wale 'oe e ho'ii'o nui e hana 'oi Island of Kaua'i In the fourth grade, with Kumu Kamaka'eu, I did a aku ka maika'i ma mua o na po'e 'ea'e e a'o i na po'e Firstplace, English essay genealogy project. I learned that I am related to the 'e i ka waiwai o naHawai 'i. 'A'ole ke kala ka mea Grade category 6-8 . chiefs of Hawai 'i. Here are some lines from my waiwai no nii Hawai'i aka 'o ka lokomaika'i ka wai­ genealogy: wai o nii Hawai'i. A maopopo 'oe inii 'ike 'oe i kekahi am proud to be Hawaiian. I am proud to go to a Kamehameha the man, Manono the woman, they po'e Hawai'i a'e, e hau 'oli ana 'oe no kou 'ano Hawaiian church in Waimea town with my aun­ lived together and birthed Kapapauai, a woman; Hawaii. lnii 'a'ole ka Hawai 'i ma 'ane 'i, e lawe ana Ities, uncles, cousins and grandparents. At church, Kapapauai the woman, Keali'ikanaka'ole a man, nii po'e 'e i ko makou 'iiina a pau a 'aka'aka iii . I I pray for my family and I read the Hawaiian Bible they lived together and birthed Mariana Manono, a makou. He mau po'e kupaianaha nii ali 'i a me nii even pray to the Lord in Hawaiian to forgive us for all woman: kiipuna.'O makou keiki e hiipai ana i ka 'olelo the bad things we do and to ask the Lord for help Mariana Manono the woman, Thomas Pahukoa the makuahine a e a'o ana makou keiki a pelii aku. A when we need it. We also sing Hawaiian hymns from man, they lived together and birthed Harry Kumukoa mahalo au i ke Akua hiki ia 'u ke 'olelo Hawai 'i, a HE Puke Himeni. Pahukoa Sr., a man; HAWAI'I AU! • I am proud to have a Hawaiian family that loves me Harry Kumukoa Pahukoa the man, Mary Ann for who I am. My father is full Hawaiian from Aima the woman, they lived together and birthed Ni 'ihau, and my mother is half Hawaiian from Margaret Maleka Pahukoa, a woman; He Hawai'i Au Kaua 'i. I also have a brother and sister. In my fami­ Margaret Maleka Pahukoa the woman, James ly, we aloha kekahi i kekahi by showing we always Keolaokalani Hu 'eu Jr., the man, they lived together Na Tehani K. Louis support each other. and birthed Harry 'Aukai Hu 'e, Sr., a man; Papa 5, Kula Kaiapuni 'o PO'ohala I am proud to have lived on Ni 'ihau. On Ni 'ihau, Harry 'Aukai Hu 'eu Sr., the man, Sandra Gail Moku 'o O'ahu at the beach, at home, at everyone speaks Hawaiian Chaves the woman, they lived together and birthed,JJ Kulana 'ekahi , mo'ole/o Hawai'i church and at school. We don't have stores, cars, elec­ Keo/a Hu'eu, a man; Mahele 4-5 tricity, phones or water pipes. There are not that JJ Keo/a Hu'eu the man, Sunnie Dauhn Kaik(lla the many people on the island, but there is a lot of aloha. woman, they lived together and birthed Josilyn e Hawai 'i au no ka mea, 'olelo, kiikau, be a student at Ke Kula Ni 'ihau 'o I am proud to Mo'iwale Kala 'iiikea Hu'eu, a woman. hlmeni, hula a hana au i ka'u mau ha'awina Kekaha. In our school we learn to speak, read and I am Josilyn Mo 'iwale Kala'iiikea Hu'eu. H ma ka 'olelo Hawai'i. Hana au i ka'u write in Hawaiian and English. We also learn how to Makemakika, Puke Ho'omana 'o, Puke Kakau, ka do research on the internet, to do use computers to This is the genealogy of the Pahukoa family, long makua 'Olelo a me ke oli ma ka 'olelo Hawai 'i. even to chat with friends from other our lessons, and live this family, LIFE! I am Hawaiian in many differ­ Ha'aheo au i ko'u koko Hawai'i no ka mea, Leoki. Tutu Ane teaches us songs that she schools on ent ways, these are only a few . Mahalo nui . • maopopo ia 'u he Hawai'i au . Ua lilo au i Hawai'i sang on her CDs, and she also tells us to listen to our mai ku 'u kupunahine, a me ko 'u mau kiipunakiine . teachers. He 'olelo no'eau 'o "'A'ohe pu'u ki'eki 'e ke ho 'ii'o So, that's why I'm proud to be Hawaiian. • e pi 'i" he mea e kokua ai ia'u. Ina pa'akik:I kekahi Hawaiian essays (continued) mea ia'u , hiki i kekahi mana'o Hawai'i me keia ke People Seeking Wisdom kokua ia'u. • GIONSON mai ka 'ao'ao 11 By Josilyn Mo'Twale Kala'iakea Hu'eu Grade 5, Kanuikapono Charter School mea e 'a ai keia ahi i loko o ka na'au o ke kanaka, Island of Kaua'i pono 'o ia e ho'oikaika ma loko ona e ho'a i ke ahi a Firstplace, English essay lapalapa ikaika mau. 'O ia no ka mea e Hawai 'i ai ka Grade category 4-5 Hawai 'i i ku 'u 'ike. •

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loha mai kakou, e na 'oiwi tion of others. We cannot and must Lands (July 1, 2001 to September Supreme Court (Office of Hawaiian 'olino, ua ao Hawai 'i ke not save "political activism" for 30, 2002) , an amo unt candidate­ Affairs v. State of Hawai'i Civil No . A 'olino nei malamalama. only election time . We must be ever Lingle declared in OHA 's televised 94-0205-01) ruled Act 304, Session In this season and for at least the vigilant and we do not have the lux­ gubernatorial forum November 1, Laws of Hawai 'i, 1990 invalid next 2-5 years, "political activism" ury of time. Do not be surprised if 2002 , that as G overno r she wo uld because of conflicts with federal pursuant to the advancement of efforts are launched in the next year direct imme diate payment. As of legislation. This measure proposes Hawaiian issues will be the mission or two to convene a State this writing, none of these funds to reinstate a funding mechanism to and call for unified action . Constitutional Convention. All legal have been transferred to OHA . As the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. In "Political activism" as the expres­ maneuvers and legal delays suc­ OHA enters the 2003 Legislature, addition , this proposed measure sion and exercise of Hawaiian self­ cessfu11y mounted in the U .S. Ninth does not intend to replace or affect determination will be a constant. Circuit and U.S . District courts by the claims of native Hawaiians and The paradigm of politics is shifting the OHA, DHHL defendants and E na 'oiwi 'olino, let Hawaiians with regard to repara­ and t~erein lies opportunity for SCHHA or Hui Kako 'o intervenors us advanc e together, tions from the federal government. Native Hawaiians . Na 'Oiwi 'Olino, on Carroll/Barrett and Arakaki II to The second measure proposed by the name given by Aunty Malia protect Article XII of the State shoulder to shoulder, OHA would enact interim revenue. Craver to the Office of Hawaiian Constitution and Hawaiian constitu­ Jf there is no new funding mecha­ Affairs native rights campaign, is tionality could be rendered moot if in our r esponsible nism this proposed legislation embodied with expectation. Aunty Article XII is eliminated by a mission of leadership would appropriate revenues to the Malia says, "my expectation of giv­ Hawai'i Con-Con . Do not be sur­ Office of Hawaiian Affairs for Ff ing that name to the project was to prised if there are new litigants and to which we have 2002-2003 and 2003--2004, allow­ have the children and families be new legal complaints launched ing the Legislature and OHA to people of knowledge and wisdom in beyond the Office of Hawaiian been called and dedi­ resolve matters addressed in the everything they do or with every Affairs and the Hawaiian Home cated for generations Hawai 'i State Supreme Court's rul­ aspect." She says further, "with our Lands trusts to now focus on our ing. Queen Lili 'uokalani said, "the kupuna, a positive name means that private trusts and their assets now into the future world cannot stand still . We must it's your expectations that a person set aside for Hawaiian beneficiaries . advance or recede . Let us advance or group of people will grow to do "Political activism" in the exercise together. Hold thy breath . . . walk the things that the name meant." and expression of Hawaiian self­ there are two measures being pro­ shoulder to shoulder." This "political activism" guided by determination is a must. "Political posed to address the declaration by E na 'oiwi 'olino, let us advance our culture and faith and principle activism" in a unified effort must be Chief Justice Moon, in September together, shoulder to shoulder, in - is the way. "Political activism" a constant. In this issue of Ka Wai 2001, of the invalidation of Act 304 our responsible mission of leader­ is the legacy of our beacon of digni­ Ola (see page 17), readers will and the direction to return to the ship to which we have been called ty, faith and forgiveness - Queen access the December 6, 2002 OHA legislature for remedy. The first and dedicated for generations into Lili 'uokalani. "Political activism" letter to Governor Lingle regarding measure proposed by OHA is a the future. Join us at the State is not one-shot, it is not short-lived payment of $10.3 million of past "new" Act 304, due to the fact that Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 15, 2003. nor is it led by one alone in isola- due payments for Use of Ceded on September 12, 2001, the Hawai'i (25148) a

Makahiki a season of growth, renewal Donald B. Cataluna

ViceChair,Trustee,Kaua'iand Ni'ihau

et us define the meaning of activities and a taboo on war - let's brother and sister Hawaiians in the spawning of fish to enrich our life. makahiki . Maka, "eye," make peace last forever. future will nurture our culture and Let us share with our brother and L refers to the constellation of Our ancestral god Lona, a mild traditions. If we don't work togeth­ sister Hawaiians and embrace their the Pleiades. Hiki is a sign of move­ god who did not demand human er and the continued factions within aloha that will give us the strength ment. Together, they signify the ris­ sacrifice, was the god of cultivated the Hawaiian community remain needed to reach our goals. ing of the Pleiades in the heavens food plants and sent rain and sun­ splintered, then we are all paddling Let us remember our heritage and corresponding with the sun's tum to shine upon the crops and spawn to our canoes to no avail. We must thankthe ancient gods for their sup­ the northward, bringing warmth fill the fishing stations. Indeed, he become one entity and use our ener­ port for our continued struggle to again to the earth, the growth of was part of the makahiki and gy to strive for what is rightfully reach our goals. plants and the spawning of fish . It is enhanced its advance. ours. This makahiki is our beginning. an ancient festival beginning in We are blessed with history and As we begin the New Year, let us Let us all have a terrific and blessed mid-October and lasting about four culture that gives us the opportunity look forward to the warming of the New Year! a months with sports and religious to work together and see that our earth, the rich growth of plants and

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Trustee,At-large demand accountability

you can about them. who such as appointing trustees rather focused September where it sat with no much as ast month's article , etc. than electing . Although the elected we would activity for three months. As a they are aligned with on the hope that contribu­ process i-; not perfect it still of this negligence, the • What has been their see significant change . on result remains the most fair and Just way L sold the land in tion to the community ? the OHA Board that would be bene­ Developer our leader . The solution kindi, of • Do they work 111 non-profit to select ficial to our beneficiariei, . Well - December 2002 These to organizations for profit? to elect responsible leadership is to all I can say is we all have t pray mis-opportunities are beginning educated as best as we can be be common place under thii. leader­ • Are they friendly with or in be bard, very hard. with any of the present about the candidates. what they First of all, there were no changes ship team. Can we as Hawaiians in business stand for and their past experience time of crises afford to miss Board members? in terms of the Chairmanship of the this in working with the community that opportunities such as these . • Do they have any other connec­ Board or the Financial Chairman. members they hope to represent . As a voter In January the Board must con­ tions to seated Board Let me re -cap what occurred with you too have a responsibility to get choosing a new which would constitute a conflict regard to our financial management cern itself with demand account­ and cause their block voting to be involved and to under this present budget chair. We Money Management Team The whom you have NOT in the best interest of the peo­ ability of those lost almost $100 million of trust Budget Chairman is pushing one elected . with great zeal What is ple, or the Trust? dollars by not paying attention to candidate In 2003 our goal must be to work devastat­ disconcerting 1s that he wants to While this process may appear to business. If that was not important with the new administtation on set­ the do or to other possible be a lengthy one, it is ing enough , in July and August of close ceded land claim~ and to also that??? when selecting candidates for any tling 2002, the Committee on Land applicants. What's up with pun,ue a recognition proces s. I look beneficiane s expect public office. The good thing about accepted an offer from a developer How can to working with all of you who they electing officials is that the voters forward receive 200 acres of free land in accountability from those to can remove them in the next elec­ in the coming year. Mii'ili worth $2,881,500 . This elect? tion. What you don't want is a Have a happy and safe New Year! action item was then forwarded to May I offer some suggestions: , find out as process that excludes the people, the Budget & Finance Committee in Know the candidates •

Dante Keala Carpenter OHA policies and strategic plan a reflection of Trustee,O'ahu hard work and community input

• coordmale like sen ice~ m having served as a former Policy - Category 1: Community loha mai kiikou. Once again, including facility administrator, then as an Jnvol1eme11tand perception it is my distinct pleasure to OHA • provide commuml:) use/meet­ trustee in 2000, provides me • develop a policy of kukiiki.ikii discuss issues of importance mterim ing space A for the myriad for programs. evaluations and with the Hawaiian Community via a solid background ahead. agenda!> the Ka Wai Ola newspaper . this time tasks Policy Categur; 4 I especially • schedule community meeting~ as a duly elected Trustee from Looking forward, ho ard al least once per month Admi11isrrat in : Detail shared before. our want to thank th e previous Board of O'ahu. As I had protoc Is for variou~ F1111ctio11 roots Trustees for approving the OHA • develop family traces its Hawaiian hall, • clarify missiou and goals Plan 2002 -2007. Lead types of meetings. i.e .. town beyond 1801 to the unions of Kai' o Strategic • codify admm1~trat1vepohcie~ Donald Cataluna and John community, electronic and Kaba 'ionakolo at Koloa, Trustees regarding s taff core planning • develop and enforce trustee / Kaua'i, as well as Papapa and Waihe 'e IV of the for the OHA Code of Conduct Kamalu Lono at Kalapana. Hawai'i. group are to be commended ­ • facilitate a Hawaiian Ancestry Timel) development of relevant Born and reared on O'ahu, I grew plan's initiation started with com policies i,; necessary for the suc­ meetings in 15 locations Identity Policy up mostly in Kapahulu, Damon munity cessful implem entation of the son across Hawai 'i. Tract and Kalihi as the second cilitation Strategic Plan. The 10 Categories. was privileged in the latter part Policy - Category 2: Fa of Verno n Forest Carpenter of Texas I including Advocacy -Native Rights , 2001 to be a member of the and Evaluation and Louise Pomaika 'i Kakelaka of of Culture, Economic Development, comprised of • OHA cannot be all things to Honolulu. Policy Working Group Environ ment -Natural as all people Education, of the recent elections, hard-working volunteers such , Policy, In respect facilitate convocation of Resources, Nationhood individu ­ Charles Niikoa, former administra ­ • I want to thank the many hip, collab ­ Social Services, Land & Housing to of Queen Lili 'uokalani Hawaiian Trusts leaders als, both ethnic Hawaiians and non­ tor Health are listed in the order of Dr. Kiyoshi orate to better conditions of Hawaiians, for exercising your civic Child ren' s Center, priority and valu e ­ Hawaiians comm unity No job is mor e Ikeda, University of Hawai 'i sociol responsibility. • "broker" needs by developing assignment. ng one's ogy professor emeritus, and former important than expressi ne areas of My staff assistants Sesnita Governor Jean King. We were partnerships, determi choice by voting for candidates for Lt. Moepono and Merlyn Akuna are assisted by Rona Rodenhu rst need, seed programs public office. As one of many candi­ ably both capable individuals. We invite consu ltant • develop policies for trusts to dates, I am gratefu l for the support of OHA and project your advice and counsel as we dili­ Annelle Amaral. remain in perpetuity received and pledge to work ferral embark on our first year of service the final product bas been • facilitate "mega•· r e gently for Hawai 'i's people. While to the Hawaiian Community. We of ease of agency, meet any Hawaiian need Having had several other career refined for purposes extend our best wishes to you all for following experie nces such as sugar planta ­ accomplishment, the a healthy and prosperous new year. Exec utiv e Policy - Category 3 : Acquire tion engineering, military reserve excerpts from the • ..,.. own Building Aloha. elective offices in both pol­ Summary more succinctly reflects service, • purchase land/buildin g icy and administrative positions, the comm unity input.

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ele Kalikimaka a me ka to former Trustees Clayton Hee and the life of me, canno t' figure out or must go to the OHA office te regis­ Hauoli Makahiki Hou! Charles Ota for their contributions remember when to use the small n ter. If you don't have your birth cer­ (Merry Christmas and a to the betterment of conditions of or the capital N. If I cannot figure tificate, come any way, staff can M J Happy New Year). Hawaiians as defined in the 5(f) this out, how do I explain it to my help you. Kaua 'i and Moloka 'i resi­ Well, the elections are over at section of the Hawaii State family, and I am the kuptina. This dents can register at OHA offices OHA and we have two new Admissions Act. Mahalo a nui Joa. is all rubbish. K.I1oi (throw away) on those islands. Maui and Hawai 'i Trustees: Trustee Dante Carpenter And now, it is time to find out the buggah. We are all Hawaiians, should be ready to take your picture and Trustee Boyd Mossman . E who was the smart aleck who decid­ period. and give you the ID card . komo mai (welcome). ed to describe us Hawaiians with a The next thing is to remind you And now, it is time to pay tribute small (n) and a capital (N). I, for about the Hawaiian Registry. You Mahalo and aloha. •

We celebrate of the life of community leader, Colette Machado educator and role model Judy Naumu Stewart Trustee,Moloka'i and Lana'i

great woman and Haw ,iian norm. She made a career in educat­ answer. stood for: a very deep and abiding leader joins the ranks of our ing our Hawaiian keiki and contin­ Her ways were a combination of aloha, no-nonsense, and the will to A kiipuna looking over us ued her work well after retirement warrior and stateswoman and was do whatever it takes to make things from the Kingdom of Heaven. Judy by helping the Ni 'ihau children and motivated with a mother's love for pono. Her passion for our Hawaiian Naumu Stewart, or Aunty Judy as "schooling" many of us in leader­ her people and the education of the people and culture and her desire to most know her, passed away last ship roles throughout the state . Her keiki o ka 'iiina. At times, when find a just solution in the most month. A retired DOE teacher and last years were spent on her Trustees and staff seemed off track, chaotic of situations is a life's les­ educator, Judy is best known here at Hawaiian homestead in Kekaha, Aunty Judy would "matter-of-fact­ son for all of us to work toward. OHA for her strong will and tenaci ­ Kaua 'i, on the Pu'u 'Opae Ranch. ly" remind us of our trust duties and I believe Aunty Judy now watch­ ty to work for those Hawaiians Aunty Judy worked diligently in pull us back into focus . In fact, I es over all of us with the same love whose voices are ignored by the the past few years to advocate for looked forward to our OHA visits to and perseverance she possessed system. the Ni 'ihau children and their fami­ Kaua'i because I knew Judy would while on her earthly journey. We at Aunty Judy was a proud lies who were seeking educational be there with her smile and a list of OHA have been truly blessed to Hawaiian woman, a native of parity and a unique bilingual char­ issues that required our attention. know her. The challenge now is to Hanapepe, Kaua'i. She received a ter school that teaches Hawaiian Her voice and presence will always · carry on her work for the good of Bachelor's and Master's in educa­ and English. We recall her standing be remembered and sorely missed. our Hawaiian people. tion at a time when Hawaiians were up for those children at every OHA As we begin this new year of more the exception to the higher­ and DOE meeting seeking fairness "change" it will be good to remem­ Aloha 'oe Aunty Judy Naumu education system rather than the and never taking "no" for an ber Aunty Judy and the things she Stewart, until we meet again . •

New year a time to 'seize the moment' Oz Stender

Trustee,At-large

s the new year begins, we things that we didn't accomplish divine nature - giving us all dili­ has never been a better time than reflect on the good work because we fell short along the way. gence. We ask that He add to our the year 2003. Never before has A that was done in 2002· for We give thanks to the Almighty for faith virtue; to virtue, knowledge; to there been a better time for OHA to our OHA 'ohana. We strived to giving us a second chance. knowledge, temperance; to temper­ "seize the moment." make a better place for our As we celebrate the New Year, we ance, patience; to patience, godli­ May all of you have a wonderful Hawaiian families; and as we con­ look ahead at the work that must be ness; to godliness, brotherly kind­ year and I ask the Lord to bless and tinue to do so, we give thanks to our done and we ask Him to give us the ness; and to brotherly kindness, keep you in His care. • Heavenly Father for giving us the wisdom we need. We ask for His charity. We must walk in His shad­ privilege to do this work. Looking guidance as we walk alongside ow in order to accomplish more. back, we must reflect on those Him. We ask to partake of His For our Hawaiian 'ohana, there

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for OHA sends demand letter to Governor Lingle immediate restoration of ceded lands revenue of the pro rata to the right this sum represents merely a portion islature to enact legislation that gives effect which should December 6, 2002 from the ceded lands share of the public land trust revenues of native Hawaiians to benefit from have been transferred to OHA during the period trust. Although this court cannot and will not judicial­ The Honorable Linda Lingle July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. ly legislate a means to give effect to the constitutional in the 1898 Governor, State of Hawai 'i to The obligation of the State is founded rights of native Hawaiians, we will not hesitate State Capitol do not Newlands Resolution [the "Annexation Resolution"], declare unconstitutional those enactments that 415 South Beretania Street, 5th Floor reaffirmed in the Organic Act of 1900 and squarely comport with the mandates of the constitution. the Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 placed in the hands of the State in 1959 through [Citations omitted] the Court, Admission Act. The State's trusteeship over the public Ceded Lands It is apparent from this language that as well Re: Past Due Payments for Use of lands trust and the revenues derived from them, while recognizing the The difficulty its interpretation among as the establishment of OHA's beneficiaries as of Act 304 would create, intended to signal unequivo­ from the trust obligation to those who are intended specifically to benefit cally to the State that its solemn by the Aloha Governor Lingle: intact. public land trust, were affirmatively accepted OHA and its beneficiaries remains enact­ State through its constitution and through the Nothing in the Court's decision negates the gover­ On November 1, 2002, this office sent then­ to ment of chapter 10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as State immedi­ nor's authority nor diminishes the State's obligation dis­ Governor Cayetano a demand that the amended. So, while the amount may be subject to as payment for remit to OHA its pro rata share of revenues derived State's ately remit the sum of $10.3 million Contrary to Mr. Cayetano's pute, the existence and non-fulfillment of the from the public land from the public land trust. revenues received by the State 37-40, obligation is not subject to dispute. assertion that legislation is required, section trust during the period from July 1, 2001 through respect to OHA's demand is based upon sums historically paid upon Hawaii Revised Statutes, provides that with September 30, 2002. That demand was based by the State into the trust fund administered by OHA. to the Office trust funds, State agencies may make expenditures for histor­ payments historically made by the State The method used by the State to calculate those trust purposes without an appropriation or allotment. of Hawaiian Affairs ("OHA") irrespective of the exis­ ical payments have never been disclosed. Therefore, It further provides that no trust funds established by tence of Act 304, 1990 Session Laws ("Act 304"). the only data upon which OHA can base its demand are OHA's law needs to be reappropriated annually. those sums do As you are aware, Mr. Cayetano rejected the the historical payments themselves. If OHA for its pro The special status of the revenues derived from rev­ demand, contending that payments to not accurately reflect OHA's pro rata share of the trust is public land trust is clear. Further, the Court's recogni­ rata share of revenues from the public land from the public lands trust during the obligation is not unique. It is virtually enues generated action by the Legislature . Mr. tion of that the State to provide us with dependent upon makes the State the period in question, we urge his initial undisputed that the Admission Act Cayetano's response was consistent with sufficient information _toclarify what the appropriate trustee and steward of the revenues generated by the of the Supreme Court's . reaction upon learning In an opinion by the Attorney amount should be decision in OHA vs. State of public land trust. satisfaction of this September 12, 2001 the Attorney As we advised your predecessor, the Honolulu Star­ General to then-Governor Cayetano, settlement of Hawai'i. On September 23, 2001, State may demand would only constitute a partial the General advised Mr. Cayetano that while the Bulletin, interviewing Mr. Cayetano concerning accounting for lands, the proceeds of any such alien­ the dispute OHA has with the State's ceded remains open to continued effect of the Court's opinion, quoted him as saying that alienate land, must be the trust assets. While OHA to the ation, whether measured in money or resolu­ Act 304 "bas no meaning now." According discussion and the possibility of a negotiated he said, "We're [the treated as trust property and safeguarded by the State concerned Honolulu Star-Bulletin article, 1995. tion of all outstanding disputes, it remains accordingly. A.G. Opinion No. 95-03, July 17, State] going to be using that money, and we're going to by the State's disregard of to its trust obligations. Similarly, in an address to the Pearl City Neighborhood use it now." OHA remains resolute in its determination to ensure Board on September 27, 2001, Representative Noboru We believe that Mr. Cayetano's response to our invalida­ that the State properly exercises its trust responsibili­ docs Yonamine reported on the Supreme Court's rev­ demand and his reaction to the Court's decision the ties and to hold the State accountable for all of the of Act 304 and acknowledged that the State bas with the State's trust obligation with tion by the public land trust, past, present not comport State's "use of the ceded enues generated land trust. That obligation to pay OHA for the respect to revenues from the public . 21, and in the future. lands." Pearl City Neighborhood Board No obligation, of course, is owed in part to the beneficia­ , 2001. During the November 1, 2002 Gubernatorial the Minutes of Regular Meeting, September 27 ries of OHA's mandate - the Hawaiian people. But of the legis­ Candidates' Forum sponsored by OHA, you publicly than just to benefit Perhaps most significant is the analysis to then-Governor State's obligation is far larger the Legislative reacted to our demand letter created lature's own staff. On July 29, 2002, native Hawaiians . The Admission Act, which No. Cayetano by stating that you would direct the immedi­ Reference Bureau ("LRB") published LRB Notes the public land trust, transferred the lands which com­ ate transfer of funds to OHA's trust fund as a faster In that release, the LRB summarized the legis­ land trust into the care of the State as 02-03. of OHA's claims. We prise the public behind the issue of rev­ alternative to a partial resolution purposes. lature's view of the history trustee for five designated discussing the look forward to this . nor the enues from the public land trust. In Not one thing - neither an act of Congress We look forward to the immediate payment o f $10.3 decision - bas done any­ effect of the Supreme Court's decision in OHA vs. amounts due State legislature nor any court f Act 304, the million, which represents the undisputed overarching State of Hawaii and its invalidation o 30, thing to diminish or detract from that for the period July I, 2001 through September the LRB wrote : obligation o ffered to and voluntarily accepted by ct 304 2002. We are requesting that O HA's pro rata share of Q7: Did the court ruling invalidating A henceforth be State-of Hawai'i. part of the ceded revenues from the public lands trust ibility to extinguish the St ate's need to give ­ Not only has the State abrogated its respons made on a quarterly basis. This request does not rep the transfer of land revenues to native Hawaiians? to pursue the native Hawaiians by refusing to permit 's resent a relinquishment of OHA's rights A7: No. The court did not invalidate th e State rata sh are of public land trust rev enues into the f its pro rata share of rev enues from a pro e Hawaiians . The court merely disputed amounts o ered by OHA , it has also refused to obligation to nativ st. trust fund administ een state and federal law and the public lands tru revenues to all the vot­ found a conflict betw ciaries , I extend our account for the balance of those at Act. The On behalf of OHA and its benefi e State. Instead, the State has applied Act 304's own standards to void th ers and citizens of th the State 's oblig­ sincere aloha and our hope that your administration flow court specifically a cknowledged that the permitted all of these trust revenues to carry out your public commitm ent to resolving apparently Hawaiians is firmly established in our will State without regard to its ation to native public land trust as well as into th e general fund of the stated that it issue of revenues from th e incon ­ constitution. The court emphatically duty as the revenues' trustee, an act manifestly Hawaiian governance issues . would not hesitate to declare unconstitutio nal any sub­ sistent with the State's role as guardian of those funds comport with the of the most fundamental of trust prin ­ sequent state legislation that does not and in disregard gives native Hawaiians Mahalo a nui, -dealing by the constitutional mandates that ciples - the prohibition against self in the right to benefit from the ceded lands trust. [Bold trustee. State original; italics supplied] The decision of the Supreme Court in OHA vs. oblig­ The State's obligation to OHA's beneficiaries is sim­ of Hawaii reinforced rather than diminished the , ple and clear ; and since July 1, 2001 has been disre­ ation of the State to OHA. In concluding its opinion f that garded by the State despite the acknowledgment o the Court stated : case, and the context of obligation by the judiciary and the legislature. Given our disposition of this for the immediate remittance of Haunani Apoliona a disservice to all parties OHA's demand its complexity, we would do of the rev­ Chairperson, Board of Trustees e that the State's $10.3 million represents only that portion involved if we did not acknowledg has Office of Hawaiian Affairs enues from the public land trust that the State obligation to native Hawaiians is firmly established in it owed admitted, by its past practice and conduct, that our constitution. How the State satisfies that constitu­ 's beneficiaries . Because the full extent of the equires policy decisions that ar c pri­ to OHA ees tional obligation r es derived from it have cc: Board of Trust of the leg­ public land trust and th e revenu • marily w ithin th e authority and expertise that not been determined, it remains OHA's position islative branch . As such, it is incumbent upon the leg- ______,a 1111Mt.__ai ______NEWSBRIEFSfrom page 4 administer these grants. too big if done together by all)." A Domestic public and private non­ commission will be paid for the profit entities and organizations selected design. A simple line con­ Ka Wai Ola o OMA Immersion day may apply. Eligible applicants cept sketch is due by Feb. 15, and include : public or private mental the selection of the concept design On Sat., Jan. 18, Hawaiian health agencies; state or local will be Feb. 22. Completed work is Moving? Name change? immersion schools and High departments of juvenile justice; due March 22, 2003. Artists inter­ School Hawaiian classes will con­ public or private educational sys­ ested in creating a design can con­ Keep your verge at Windward Mall from 11 tems; tribal governments or organi­ tact the Keomailani Haoapi Ka Wai Ola sub­ a.m.-4 p.m. for a community exhi ­ zations; community-based organi­ Foundation for more information : scriptioncurrent by calling bition. Participating schools are Ke zations, such as advocacy, health, KHF, 78 Puako Beach Road, Kula Kaiapunai 'o Pfi'ohala, Ke substance abuse, youth and family Kamuela, m 96743. Call (808) 808-594-188'8 with your Kula Mawaena o Ko'olaupoko, Ke services, consumer organizations, 882-9922 or email information updates. Kula Kaiapunai o Hau 'ula, Pfinana and faith-based organizations . [email protected]. Leo o Ko'olauloa, Pfinana leo o This program announcement is Honolulu, Kailua Hight School No. SM 03-005 . Request for Ala Wai Challenge ,Planning a reunion or: an Polynesian Voyaging Program, Applications (RFA # SM 03 -005) upcom Castle High School Hawaiian lan­ is available from SAMHSA's web The Waikiki Community Center ing special event? guage classes .Entertainment by site at www.samhsa.gov or by presents its 18th annual Ala Wai Kauaha'a, Keawe Lopes and more . phone from SAMHSA's clearing­ Challenge, a benefit for the center For information, call Susan house at 1-800-789-2647. which provides a number of ser­ Send your information to OHA, Kanehailua at 433-0480 . Applications are due by Jan. 22, vices to area residents. This year's 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500, 2003. honoree is the late Henry Keawe Youthfunding Applicants with questions on Ayau Jr., renown waterman. Event Hono[ulu, HI 96813. Send by fax program issues should contact Pat is scheduled for Sun., Jan. 19, 8 :30 to 808-594-18a65, or email to Shea at [email protected] or 301- The Substance Abuse and Mental a.m.-1 :30 p.m. at the Ala Wai Field 443-3655. Queries on grants man­ 1, oha20(l)[email protected] Health Services Administration and Playground. Activities include II agement issues should be directed (SAMHSA) is announcing the canoe sprints, Hawaiian games and to Steve Hudak at 301-443-9666 or availability of funds for grants to more. For information, call 923- [email protected] . develop and enhance youth vio­ 1802. SAMHSA is the lead federal lence prevention projects. Hau'oli M akahiki Hou agency for improving the quality Approximately $4 million in Palace volunteers and availability of substance abuse from the staff of the funding will be available in three prevention, addiction trea tment categories . Grants up to $200,000 The Friends of 'lolani Palace are OHA Public Information Offic e and mental health services in the per year for a period of up to two seeking volunteers to work in the United States. and Ka Wai Ola o OHA. years will be awarded to projects Gallery Shop . Previous retain II that address youth violence in experience preferred; excellent T-shirtdesign communications skills required. socially defined youth populations Mahalo piha! ages 0-21; violence towards or by Wait on customers, complete sales females ages 0-21; or to support The annual Kilauea Cultural transactions, and answer phones . mental health services for youth Festival is seeking submissions for Morning and afternoon shifts5s, with justice system involvement. a t-shirt design for their 2003 festi ­ Tuesday through Saturday . Great SAMRSA's Center for Mental val. The design theme is "'A 'ohe volunteer benefits. Call Lori at I Health Services (CMHS) will hana nui i ke alu 'ia," (No task is 522-0821. •

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Children'sservices - Employment/training, ,___Health Care job placement E Ola Mau - Domestic violence Alu Like Inc. 522-0432 535-1304 Alu Like Inc. www .eolamau.com Child and Family Services www.alulike .org 535-6750 585-273 0 www.alulike .org Papa Ola Lokahi Child Care Connection 597-6550 - Rentalassistance 587-5266 Work Hawai'i papaolalokahi.Bm.com/ 523-4221 polmai [email protected] Catholic Charities Head Start 537-6321 847-2400 Education Ke Ola Mamo 533-0035 Salvation Anny PATCH Center for Hawaiian Studies [email protected] 845-2544 833-6866 U.H. Manoa 973-0989 State Quest Office ,__ Substanceabuse Queen Lili'uokalani www.hawaii.edu/ch!i/ 587-3521 Childrens' Center [email protected] Castle Medical Center 847-1302 Wai'anaeComprehensiveHealth 263-5500 www.qlcc.org Center DOEOfficeof HawaiianEducation 696-4211 Ho'omau KeOla 733-9895 696-4266 - Elderlycare 1CamehamehaSchools - Hawaiianlanguage,. Lunalilo Home 842-8211 Dept. ofHawaiianHome Lands 395-1000 www.ksbe.ed, 586-3840 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i [email protected], www..s1a1e.hi.U!i/

AFFORDABLEHEALTHCARE: ti.allot, lease to 50% Hawaiian, seri­ [email protected]. Buyer must 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 $64.95/mo per family. Pre-existing ous callers only. Makeyour offer be qualified as 50% Hawaiian in Honolulu, HI 96813 conditions accepted. The non-insur­ after 7pm. Call: 808-567-9293. compliance with DHHL guidelines. Phone: 808.594.1888 ance solution. Savings on hospitals, FROMBIG ISLAND: For Fax: 808.594.1865 doctors, dental, vision and much FOR SALE,NANAKULIHAWAI­ 'OPim 2-bdrm wnoft, Graduation, weddings, political party websites: www.OHA.org more! Call Myrah at 808-696-5113. IAN HOMESLOT: 3-full baths, 7,500 sq.ft. $165,000. luaus, etc. Real 'ono, fresh frozen, www.all4aloha.org CE06778. Must be 50% Hawaiian. Call: Daniel $ I 99 - gal, $103 - 1/2 gal. Call www.NativeHawaiians.com BIG ISLAND, PUNA, MAKU'U: 5 @ 864-0492. O'abu: 808-262-7887. email: [email protected] Acres, $8,500, interested 50% Hawaiians, please call: 808-895- FOR SALE,WAl'OHULI,KULA, PA'APONOAUTOBODY: 1642 East Haw.-.i'i (Hilo) 9086. MAUI:Residential lot, must be 50% Silva St., Kalibi. Fast & Reliable. 101 Aupuni St., Ste. 209-210 native Hawaiians, (guaranteed), Lot Complete body work, rust repair and Hilo, HI 96720 FOR SALE,BIG ISLAND, 51, 1 acreapproximately. Best Offer! paint. Call: 808-542-4182 Phone: 808.933.0418 KAWAIHAEMAUKA:Lot 155, Serious inquiries only. Call: Ron@ Fax: 808.933.0421 Kapola St. Beautiful panarama view 808-935-0978, leave number and a PRINCESSKAHANU ESTATES: of the harbor. Great package deal. message. Over 18,000 sq.ft. Lot (cul-de-sac) West H.1w,1i'i(Kona) $25,000 or best offer. Call for more with a 4-bdrm, 2.5 bath home, lease­ hold-Hawaiian Homes. Call: 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 information. Only serious responses. LOOKINGTO EXCHANGE: NAN.A.KULiFORWAIMANALO: Charmaine I. Quilit ® at 808-833- Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Call: 808-329-3325 NiiniikuliHawaiian Homestead Lot, 2681, Blue Ribbon Realty. Phone: 808.329.7368 FOR SALE, KULA, MAUI: older 4-bdnn, 1-1/2 bath.on huge Fax: 808.326.7928 Approximately 2.12 acre lot, agricul­ 22,000 sq.ft. Serious responses ''WANTED'':Looking for upper lot ture lease to 50% native Hawaiians, ONLY.Please call: 808-497-6200. in Kahikinui Homesteads, Island of 'i / La1a'i Molob $150,000. Serious Inquiries. Call: Maui. Motivated and willing to nego­ Kulana 'Oiwi 760-641-8530. MAUIWAl'OHULI HOME­ tiate terms. Please call me at: 808- P.O. Box 1717 STEADLANDFOR SALE!: Large 870-4938 or 572-2499. Kaunakakai, HI 96748 ISLAND OF HAWAl'I:3 acres near 0.8 acre, beautiful lot on cul-de-sac Phone: 808.553.3611 Kamehameha Schools. Reduced to with million dollar view! Lot #278. WANlfED,WAIMANALOOR Fax: 808.553.3968 $47,000. 808-966-6092. Will consider trade with homestead P~AKOLEA HOMESTEAD:Any on O'abu. Hurry this will go fast! For -size, any condition house/improve- _ments. 50% Hawaiian willing to buy! K.-.ua'i/ Ni'ih.-.u FOR SALE,MOLOKA'I, KALA­ more information contact: Chris at: 808-732-8613, email: 3-3100 Kuhio Hwy., Ste. C4 MA'ULA MAUKA: I-acre, residen- Call: RQCky@·808-741-5228. • Lihu'e, HI 96766-1153 Phone: 808.241.3390 Fax: 808.241 .3508

M.1ui PUBLIC NOTICES 140 Ho'ohana St., Ste. 206 Kahului, HI 96732 II persons having information concerning same lot where it was found, but in a location where it Phone: 808.243.5219 unmarked burials outside of designated ceme­ will not be disturbed while allowing use of the remain­ Fax: 808 .243.5016 teries in the Lands of Holualoa 2nd and 3rd, ing area by a kuleana homesteader. Before proc .eeding, A interest­ North Kona, Island of Hawai 'i, in an area immediately we offer possible lineal descendants and other inland of Holualoa Bay and Ali 'i Drive, within TMK:3- ed parties to come forward within 60 calendar days of 7-7-4:22 and 4 7, are hereby requested to contact the fol­ this notice. AFFAIRS OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN lowing persons: Mrs. Ruby McDonald, Liaison, Office Historical records show the following Land of Hawaiian Affairs (West Hawai 'i); (808) 329-7368, Commission Awards in nearby abupua' a: at Auwahi to 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, HI R. Ke'elikolani , 5280 acres (LCA#7716); at Luala'ilua Clydew. Namu'o ADMINISTRATOR 96740; Dr. Paul H . Rosendahl, Principal Archaeologist, to Maka 'ole, 12.32 acres (LCA #5404). have PHRI, (808) 969-1763, 224 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI All parties who may have an interest or may 96720; and/or Mr. Kamana'o Mills, Reinterment knowledge regarding these remains are asked to con­ Ka Wai Ola o OHA Staff Specialist, Burial Sites Program, DLNR-State Historic tact Kala 'au Wabilani of the State Historic Preservation Preservation Division, (808) 587 -0010, 33 South King Division at 808-692-8015 or Vanessa Medeiros of . Manu Bo.yd St., Rm. 155, Honolulu, HI 96813. Contact must be DHHL's Maui District Office at 808-984-2120 Acting Public.Information 1Jin,ctor should be able to demon­ Public Information Spepalist/Editor made within thirty days of publication of this notice, Individuals making a claim to the and informants must provide information adequately strate family connection to the human remains or Michael McDonald to the implemeQting Publications SpecialiSI/Craphlc;.Design demonstrating descent from the Native Hawaiian district of Kahikinui pursuant NAGPRA regulations. • Naomi Sodetani remains, or descent from ancestors buried in the same Publications Editor abupua 'a or district as the human remains. • 'AukaiReynolds Media Production Specialist ll persons having information concerning otice is hereby given under the Native American u~ar~ed burials outside. o!designated_ ceme­ Leialoha Lono'ae'a tenes m the bands of Watka , and Kabua I and PIO Secretary Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 A (P.L. 101-601, 25 USC 3002) and Chapter 6E , 2, North Kpball\; isi~d of Hawai 'i, north of Kawaihae Sterling KiniWong N & parcels, of PIO Intern, UH M3noa Hawai'i Revised Statutes, of the inadvertent discovery Harbor, withil,}TMK:3 ..:5-9-multiple plats of partial human remains on Hawaiian home lands at Project IV of the Kohala Ranch Project District Charles Ogata to contact the follow­ Volunteer Kahikinui on th~ island of Maui. No artifacts or other Application, are hereby ,requested of cultural material were found in association with the ing persons: Mrs. Ruby McDonald, Liaison, Office 75- Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs scattered remains which consist of a cranium fragment, Hawaiian Affairs (West Hawai 'i); (808) 329-7368, ; Public Information Office a partial jawbone with two incisors, and a scattering of 5706 Hanama Place, Suite 107 , Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Dr. Paul H. Rosendahl, Principal Archaeologist, PHRI, Notice to Readers smaller bones. By condition and location at an approx­ imate elevation of 2,300 ft. (710 meters) above mean (808) %9-1763, 224 Waiiinuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720; sea level, the fragments are believed those of an ancient and/or Mr. Kam~a·o Mills, Reinterment Specialist, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will accept for consideration Burial Sites Program, DLNR-State Historic to the editor on topics of Hawaiian. Therefore, federal guidelines implementing news releases and letters Division, (808) 587-0010, 33 South King relevance and interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as the Native American Graves Protection and Preservation well as calendar events and reunion notices . Ka Wai Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) will be followed. St., Rm. 155, Honolulu, HI 96813. Contact must be Ola o OHA reserves the right to edit all material for made within thirty days of publication of this notice, available The remains were first encountered on Jan . 25, 2001 length and content, or not to publish as information adequately space or other considerations may require. Ka Wai in an area which bas been subdivided for homestead lots and informants must provide Ola o OHA does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). demonstrating descent from the Native Hawaiian Deadline for submissions is the eighth day of every rem~s, or descent from ancestors buried in the same only on a To preclude damage from weather and runoff, the month. Lat.esubmissions are considered remains. • space-available basis . remains were collected and have been stored by the ahupua'a or district as the human State Historic Preservation Division. reserved. © 2002Officeof HawaiianAffairs.All rights The DHHL's intent is to reinter the remains on the

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