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Forbes Cave Military’s toxic dumping to us and restored, it is far better Hawaiian waters, one could takes us. The Middle East is I am not writing this letter that our sacred objects be hidden Funny how time can change say my dad was an early rife with war, and our world has as an advocate or member of from others. I do not consider the one’s viewpoint on matters. In champion for the environment, a history of religious warring Hui Mälama. I am an individual preservation of these objects by my dad’s youthful days he was a steward of the blue waters that brings us back to nearly who strongly feels that the those who wish to retrieve them a real hell-raiser. Times were for the youth of tomorrow and the dawn of our species. Our artifacts and all items retrieved to be of vital importance for the tough during the days after protector of our fragile shore own country, the United States, from Forbes Cave should not be education of future generations. the war. He and a few of his life. Sure, his main concern is split down the middle and returned to Bishop Museum, but Bishop Museum has studied and friends took it into their heads at the time was getting a good has somehow become a chasm should remain in the caves and photographed these objects and to make a little beer money by Primo buzz. But was anyone between Christian evangelicals locale from which they were has documented their findings. boosting and selling some fire else doing anything or has and supposed non-believing taken. One did not have to see the extinguishers being dumped done anything since to deter liberals. As a Hawaiian, I find it actual canoe of our ancestors to into the ocean by the military. the military machine from And yet, we still see people especially troublesome that build the Höküle‘a. They were Heck, it was garbage anyway, conducting their malicious – heck, entire countries – archeologists, as was the able to do so by the writings they thought. plot? with a belief that their god, case with David Forbes and and research available. It was Apparently, the military their way, their direction in his exhibition, desecrated iwi a practice to hide objects of thought otherwise. My dad John Kapanui life is absolute. Life would kupuna at the Wal-Mart site on cultural value in caves to protect and his friends were caught, Papako¯lea, O‘ahu seemingly be better lived with Ke‘eaumoku Street. This kind them against destruction. It roughed up like infiltrators less assumption and ignorance, of desecration is continuing was done in anticipation of the and tossed into a cold jail and much more acceptance throughout our state, and resurgence of our culture and cell. It’s a wonder I’m here at Religious beliefs of different religious ideals, not enough is being done to practices. all to tell his story. In those ways of life and beliefs. discourage it. Here is a Hawaiian Uphold the law, yes, but days, the locals didn’t argue This is in response to a letter Whether Christian, Muslim, group that had to take matters whose law are we to follow as with the military, especially printed last month entitled Jewish or Buddhist, I think into their own hands because Hawaiians? I believe in this case after the Massie Affair in the Pagan Hawaiian religion, in it is wonderful that people the law could not protect nor the law was wrongfully applied 1930s and the establishment which the writer expressed their are reconnecting with the reverse past wrongs, and now due to lack of understanding of martial law over Hawai‘i vexation with the resurgence of Hawaiian religion. It may not they are being punished. Bishop in regard to our practices and in the 1940s. No doubt the Hawaiian religion. be one I believe in – but I Museum should be punished for beliefs. We are not Native parents and families of these Religion for far too many certainly don’t pretend that I accepting stolen objects, and American Indians, and until boys were ashamed by their people is a catalyst to impose know which way you should not the other way around. such time that our issues are misdeeds. Assuming a good a continually strange ideal: that live your life. Mälama pono. We, as Hawaiians, must have taken from our prospective, whipping capped their ordeal there is only one way to live and a place of our own in which to there can be no justice. is not a far stretch. only one thing to believe in. In house the sacred objects and In light of recent news our world, you need only turn artifacts of our küpuna. Until Linda Paik charging the military with on the television to see where Maika‘i Nash our sacred places are returned Honolulu, O‘ahu dumping toxic chemicals in this type of religious narcissism Via the Internet

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Grants deadline health provider today and ask if part or all of the tuition, then OHA must pay half of $499 tuition. your prescription drug coverage is will reimburse them after they have SBDC classes are also being The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is impacted by this change. successfully completed the course. planned for Kona and Kaua‘i. accepting applications for grants of up Don’t be frustrated – help is avail- Prospective students must submit to $100,000 until April 7. Programs able. For assistance, call the Sage their scholarship applications to OHA seeking funding must address one PLUS Program at the Department of before they apply for the courses. For One Color Logo: The logo can be reproduced in one color; black, green (PMS 574 or process equivalent) Leila Kï‘aha services or blue (PMSBoard 282 or process of equivalent). 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Kamehameha Schools, Kï‘aha was Tel: 808.594.1838 vidually or as a group; and Native Hawaiians interested in attend- • Small Business Development herself an institution at her alma Fax: 808.594.0208 Email: [email protected] • provide a percentage of total ing business training classes to be Center of Hawai‘i, 1041 Nu‘uanu mater. As a musical arranger and project cost, which is determined held throughout the state starting this Ave., Honolulu; March 15 – June 21, choral conductor, she was synony- Rowena Akana by the amount of funding being month. The classes are being offered Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Students must mous with the KapälamaFor additional campus’ info rmation contact the OHATrustee, Publications At-large Specialist at 594-1888 requested. by the Small Business Development pay half of $495 tuition. annual song contest. “Where’s the In addition, applicants must attend Center of Hawai‘i (SBDC), • Maui Research & Technology melody?” she would often ask when Tel: 808.594.1860 Fax: 808.594.0209 an OHA grants workshop or meet Kapi‘olani Community College and Center (offered by SBDC), 590 listening to intricate choral arrange- Email: [email protected] with OHA staff prior to the deadline. Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., Lipoa Parkway, Ste. 130, Kïhei; ments performed by her students. Workshops will be offered statewide and satisfy one of the requirements to Feb. 8 – April 26, Wednesdays, 6-9 Next month’s song contest will fea- Dante Keala Carpenter in February and March. For more receive a business loan from OHA’s p.m. Students must pay half of $499 ture musical arrangements by Kï‘aha Trustee, O‘ahu information, call 594-1972. Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan tuition. that she worked on right up to the Tel: 808.594.1854 Fund program. • Hilo Community College time of her death. Fax: 808.594.0210 Depending on the program, schol- (offered by SBDC); Feb. 28 – June Email: [email protected] See BRIEFS on page 04 Prescription drugs arship recipients must pay either 6, Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Students Donald B. Cataluna Recent changes in the Medicare Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau and Medicaid benefits may affect Board Action Report Tel: 808.594.1881 those whose prescription drugs have Major actions approved by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees in the fourth quarter of 2005 Fax: 808.594.0211 been covered in the past. A new Email: [email protected] prescription drug benefit, “Medicare Prepared by the OHA Office of Board Services Part D,” offers extra help to those sponsored for the venue’s 2006 season – includ- Linda K. Dela Cruz who qualify. This benefit may apply Action items: ing one performance dedicated entirely to Trustee, Hawai‘i to you. • $2.2 million in funding for 14 Hawaiian-focused Hawaiian artists. Tel: 808.594.1855 It is estimated that as many as charter schools. • $109,000 in funding of for the Native Hawaiian Fax: 808.594.1883 76,000 Medicare/Medicaid benefi- • $50,000 for emergency renovations to Ke Kula Hospitality Association. Email: [email protected] ciaries in the state of Hawai‘i may Ni‘ihau O Kekaha. be impacted by this change. That • Two separate actions totaling $704,000 in grant Resolutions: Colette Y. Machado is, your prescription drugs that were awards to 12 community organizations serving • Three resolutions honoring outstanding Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i covered in the past may no longer Hawaiians. Hawaiians: Edith Kawelohea McKinzie on her Tel: 808.594.1837 be covered, and will require full • Nomination of the following individuals to the 80th birthday, and the late Kïna‘u Boyd Kamali‘i Fax: 808.594.0212 payment at prohibitive costs. Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Advisory and Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni. Email: [email protected] Family and friends of küpuna Board: Debra L.B. Henton, Karen A. Taketa, • Approval for an amicus brief in support of and others possibly affected by this Lawrence K. Lasua, Jo-Ann T. Ridao, Dr. Patsy Kamehameha Schools’ appeal of the federal Boyd P. Mossman change should encourage them to Izumo, Richard A. Nelson III. and William K. court ruling against the school’s Hawaiian-pref- Trustee, Maui assess their drug coverage immedi- Vincent. Linda Henriques and Gail F. Nakama erence admission policy. Tel: 808.594.1858 ately. If you’re not sure, ask your were nominated as alternates. These individu- • Expressing support for the Moloka‘i Master Fax: 808.594.1864 doctor or check with your HMO als replaced positions vacated by Pauala C.H. Land Use Plan, under which Moloka‘i Properties Email: [email protected] (health management organization, Chang, Stephen E.K. Kaaa, William K. Pimental, Unlimited (formerly Moloka‘i Ranch) will donate i.e., HMSA, Kaiser, United Health Thomas Grimes, Jackie K. Burke, James V. 26,200 of its 65,000 acres to a public Moloka‘i Oz Stender MedicareComplete, AlohaCare Gomez and John P. Keppeler II. Land Trust for conservation and commit another Trustee, At-large Advantage). • $400,000 to support the Wolf Trap Foundation 29,000 acres permanently to conservation, agri- Tel: 808.594.1877 May 15, 2006 is the cut-off for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. culture and open space preservation, in exchange Fax: 808.594.1853 date to apply for Medicare Part D. – the nation’s only national park dedicated for permission to develop a 200-lot luxury subdi- Email: [email protected] Enrollment will not be open again to performing arts. OHA will be a featured vision at Lä‘au Point. until mid-November 2006. Call your - 4 | PEPELUALI2006 NHAWAIIANU HOU • N•EWSBRIEFS ENGLISH

BRIEFS Makahiki ceremony Lei queen A strong community-based coalition committed A strong community-based coalition committed Continued from page 03 A makahiki closing ceremony Honolulu County is accepting toA reducing strong community-based tobacco use for coalition a healthier committed O‘ahu. will be held at the U.S. Marine applications for lei queen and two toto reducing reducing tobacco tobacco useuse for aa healthierhealthier O‘ahu. O‘ahu. Associated all her life with Corps Base Hawai‘i, located at princesses in this year’s Lei Day E hui p¯u k¯akou EE huihui p¯up¯u k¯akou Kaumakapili Church, Kï‘aha was the Mökapu, O‘ahu, from March 10 Celebration scheduled for May (Join us) (Join(Join us) daughter of musical legend Martha through March 12. 1-2. Applicants must be female Poepoe Hohu, church choir director The ceremony will include a and between the ages of 18 and and organist, who was considered an huaka‘i (march) to Kü‘au, com- 30 on March 18, 2006. They will expert in hïmeni Hawai‘i (Hawaiian monly known as Pyramid Rock, be judged on personality and their hymns). Like her daughter, Hohu was to celebrate the ending of the sea- ability to make a lei, perform exemplary in perpetuating Hawaiian son in which the Hawaiian god of hula, pronounce Hawaiian words choral singing and was a stickler agriculture, Lono, was tradition- and articulate their thoughts in for enunciation, ‘ölelo Hawai‘i and ally worshipped. The event will English. phrasing. also include lomilomi, crafting, In addition, the queen must Aunty Leila was preceded in death lei making, storytelling and tradi- provide her own chanter, conch by her husband Charlie Kï‘aha. She tional Hawaiian games. shell blower, and four kähili and K¯okua your ‘ohana? is survived by sons Charles, Gregg, Participants should bring a dish two spear bearers. Applicants K¯okuaK¯okua youryour ‘ohana? Mark, Danny; daughter Marthalei; for the potluck on the first night; must provide a written biography, Get involved in creating a healthier community: nine mo‘opuna (grandchildren); other meals and water will be color photograph and a completed GetGet involvedinvolvedJoin inin Tobacco-Freecreatingcreating a healthier O‘ahu community:community: and five mo‘opuna kuakahi (great- provided. Attendees are encour- application form by Feb. 15. RequestJoinJoin a speaker Tobacco-FreeTobacco-Free to address O‘ahu your group grandchildren). She touched the aged to bring their own toiletries Applications can be down- lives of thousands whom she taught and will be allowed to sleep in loaded from www.honolulu- RequestRequest aa speakerspeaker to address youryour groupgroup at Kamehameha, and in numerous the cabanas located on the base parks.com. For more informa- community choral groups ranging at a cost of $40 per night. To tion, call Ka‘iulani Vincent from the Kailua Hawaiian Civic make reservations or for more of the county Department For more information call (808) 538-0797 Ext. 8 Club to the Hawaiian Telephone Hui information, call Donna Camvel of Parks and Recreation Mele Nani. at 358-1354. at 692-5118. ForFor moremore information call (808)(808) 538-0797538-0797 Ext. Ext. 8 8

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honolulu.fbi.gov - 6 | PEPELUALI2006 NU HOU • NEWS Ceded lands deal reached Proposed OHA revenue By KWO staff on Jan. 26 would establish OHA’s OHA and the governor anticipate $15.1 million annually fter more than a year of portion of public land trust revenue further negotiations and the pos- discussions, OHA and at $15.1 million annually, as of July sibility of presenting a more com- $ 17.5 million one-time payment AGov. Linda Lingle have 1, 2005 – unless changed in the prehensive agreement for consid- for previously unpaid amounts reached an agreement on legisla- future by the Legislature. Presently, eration by the Legislature in the tion relating to OHA’s share of OHA receives approximately $10 future. income from the public land trust, million annually as its share of the “I am very pleased with this made up of Hawaiian Kingdom public land trust proceeds. agreement, which will assure addi- being ‘onipa‘a, or steadfast in what Legislature to codify this agree- lands that were “ceded” to the U.S. The governor and OHA have tional funding for OHA and its is right.” ment.” at annexation and later passed to also agreed that the proposed leg- Hawaiian beneficiaries going into Lingle called the agreement on As Ka Wai Ola went to press, the state government. By law, OHA islation should provide for an addi- the future,” said OHA Chairperson revenue legislation “the right and a bill containing the proposed is supposed to receive a portion of tional $17.5 million to be paid to Haunani Apoliona. “I would like fair thing to do,” and praised the revenue formula had just passed the state’s income from these lands OHA for the period from July 1, to commend Governor Lingle for efforts of the negotiating teams first reading in the state House to benefit Hawaiians, but the exact 2001 to June 30, 2005, reflect- her willingness to tackle this very on both sides. “This has been a of Representatives, and the mem- amount due to OHA has long been ing additional receipts that Lingle difficult and complex issue, and difficult undertaking, and there is bers of OHA’s negotiating team a matter of dispute. believes are fair and appropriate to I urge the Legislature to respond still more we can accomplish,” she were scheduled to recommend If approved by the state pay OHA. favorably to legislation that will said. “[But], like Chair Apoliona, formal approval of the agreement Legislature and the OHA Board of The agreement does not cover give substance to this agreement. I too am pleased with the prog- at the Board of Trustees meeting Trustees, the proposal announced other “past due” amounts. Both This is a collective example of ress we have made and urge the on Feb. 2.

benefits declared unconstitutional. you will give them some stability According to a report on the hear- in self-determination over those ing by The Honolulu Advertiser’s things they already have,’ he said. Washington correspondent, Kalipi “But commission Vice told the commission that Hawaiians Chairwoman Abigail Thernstrom, are not a racial category but an an Independent and a senior fellow indigenous people. “It is ... clear at the Manhattan Institute in New that Native Hawaiians are ‘native’ York, said she was ‘very unhappy in the same sense as American about what I regard as proposals Indians — aboriginal,” she said. for race-based governments.’ Burgess, however, said that the “‘This is not the way I want bill would illegally discriminate this country to go, and I would against those without native ances- like to see some acknowledgement try. “Anyone who had an indig- that the story of governance of enous status would have a claim to Indian tribes in this country has create a separate government,” he not worked out well,’ Thernstrom Civil rights panel mulls Akaka Bill said. “Ultimately, that would lead said.” to the breaking up of states.” Hawai‘i’s congressional del- By Derek Ferrar half by Congress, against non-Hawaiians and would According to the Advertiser egation had received a pledge Public Information Specialist If passed, the Akaka Bill would set up an illegally “race-based” report: “Commission Chairman from the Senate leadership that n Jan. 20, the U.S. formally acknowledge Native government. (Some Hawaiian Gerald A. Reynolds, a Republican the Akaka Bill would receive a Commission on Civil Hawaiians’ status as indigenous groups also oppose the bill as a and attorney for Kansas City Power full hearing last session, but that ORights heard a briefing people and would extend official sell-out of more comprehensive & Light in Missouri, said after the promise was short-circuited when on the proposed Native Hawaiian U.S. government recognition to a Hawaiian sovereignty, but none of briefing that he was skeptical about several Republican opponents of Government Reorganization Act, future Native Hawaiian govern- their representatives were invited the bill but would not make a final the bill filed procedural holds that better known as the “Akaka Bill.” ing body. Supporters of the bill to testify before the commission.) decision until more information stopped it from advancing. The commission, which has no – including all nine of OHA’s trust- By invitation, arguments in was collected. ‘My ultimate vote A vote on a procedural mea- enforcement powers but can make ees, say it would be an important favor of the bill were presented will be based on the entire record, sure that would have forced recommendations to Congress on move toward reconciliation for to the commission by Noe Kalipi, which we don’t have yet,’ he said. the bill to the Senate floor was civil rights matters, could issue a past wrongs and would help pro- a counsel for Sen. Akaka, and “Commissioner Arlan D. scheduled for early September, report on the bill in several months tect existing Hawaiian programs H. Christopher Bartolomucci, an Melendez, a Democrat and chair- but it was put aside due to the if a majority of the commission’s against an ongoing barrage of legal attorney with the Hogan & Hartson man of the Reno-Sparks Indian Hurricane Katrina emergency members vote to do so. challenges. law firm in Washington. Arguments Colony in Reno, Nev., said he and President Bush’s Supreme The commission currently has Some opponents of the mea- against the bill were presented by believed Hawaiians needed federal Court nominations. seven members (with one seat sure, however – including several San Diego University law profes- recognition to help them protect Akaka announced recently that vacant) – four Republicans, two conservative senators who have so sor Gail Heriot and H. William federal programs, ranging from Senate leaders have once again Democrats and an Independent. far succeeded in preventing the bill Burgess, a Honolulu attorney who housing to education. given him assurances that the bill Half of the commission’s members from receiving a hearing by the full has been involved in several law- “‘They’re really receiving those will be heard before the end of are appointed by the president and Senate – claim that it discriminates suits seeking to have Hawaiian things so I think by furthering that, Congress’ current session. - HAWAIIANNU HOU •• ENGLISHNEWS PEPELUALI2006 | 7

acres of state land on the water- so everything would be up front ter schools. front between Kaka‘ako Park and and clear.” • Providing tuition subsidies for Honolulu Harbor, this year OHA Hawaiian preschoolers and estab- is seeking a state bond issue of Education lishing “play-and-learn” programs $1.35 million to help pay for plan- OHA’s package includes a num- on Hawaiian homesteads. ning and design of the site. “In the ber of bills aimed at “making sure past, the Legislature has funded Native Hawaiian students have Kuleana lands other ethnic cultural centers,” said an opportunity to succeed in the Several measures would help OHA bills focus on ceded lands, Nämu‘o. “So hopefully they’ll see public school system,” Nämu‘o protect kuleana lands (hereditary resource boards, housing, education, cultural center the same value – if not an even said. A new proposal among these lands awarded to Hawaiian tenant- greater one – in having a Hawaiian would require the Department of farmers at the time of the Mähele) By Derek Ferrar is to establish OHA as an attractive cultural center.” Education to offer Hawaiian lan- by exempting them from property Public Information Specialist partner for housing development, guage courses in public schools, taxes, giving OHA a greater role HA’s priorities at this but the real benefit comes in help- Ceded lands and provide financial assistance to in kuleana title cases and prohibit- year’s state Legislature ing to deal with the affordable In addition to the bills seeking university students who commit to ing claims to kuleana lands based Oare much as they have housing and rental crisis, espe- approval of the revenue agree- teaching such classes. on adverse possession. been for the last several years, cially for Native Hawaiians.” ment with the governor, OHA Other proposals include: with a few key differences. Another bill would make it a is still pushing bills that would • A study into the effectiveness OHA administration Topping the list of priorities are crime to sell Native Hawaiian prevent the state from selling of the Department of Education’s Several housekeeping bills ceded lands revenue, Hawaiian- antiquities to anyone except quali- off ceded lands, along with one Hawaiian education program. address OHA administrative dedicated seats on state land and fied museums and repositories, that would require the governor • Establishing alternative issues, including changing retire- water boards, funding for a pro- and would establish specific penal- to provide an annual accounting licensing requirements for teach- ment benefits for some trustees posed OHA office and Hawaiian ties for trafficking in such cultural of ceded lands revenue from all ers in certain Hawaiian education and revising the 25-year-old state cultural center on the Kaka‘ako objects. “The sale of such items state departments. programs. law requiring that OHA prepare a waterfront, a prohibition against on the black market is becoming “Up to now, we’ve simply had to • Providing funding for a master plan for the entire Hawaiian the sale of ceded lands, improved more and more of a serious issue,” accept what we were told was our special school district made up community. The proposed revi- public education for Hawaiian keiki Nämu‘o said. “This law would share of the public land trust rev- of Hawaiian-focused charter sion would allow the agency’s and protection of kuleana lands. help with enforcement against enues,” said Nämu‘o. “This would schools. current strategic plan to fulfill the “Issues of lands, natural resourc- that, and hopefully help prevent provide a transparent accounting, • Increasing the number of char- master plan requirement. es and water continue to be at the the further looting of caves and forefront for Native Hawaiians and so forth.” all residents of Hawai‘i,” said OHA NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. Other issues addressed in OHA’s OMMUNITY EETINGS “We’re hoping the legislators and proposed package of bills include: C M : the administration will take our THE IMPACT OF TOURISM ON NATIVE HAWAIIANS efforts more seriously now that Land and resource board seats Come share your concerns and propose Then help to work those ideas into we’re acquiring major conserva- As it is has in the past sev- solutions about the impact of tourism key strategies at NaHHA’s ‘Aha Kuka tion landholdings in Wao Kele o eral sessions, OHA is seeking on Native Hawaiians – on communities, Conference, “Empowering Native Hawaiians Puna and Waimea Valley.” to reserve one seat each on the on culture, on the environment, on to Shape the Future of Tourism” at the Ihilani One important difference this Land Use Commission, Board everything! Meetings are being held Resort & Spa on O‘ahu, May 2-4, 2006. year comes in the issue of ceded of Land and Natural Resources, throughout the state through mid-April. lands revenue, which has been Water Resource Management addressed in the recent agreement Commission and Coastal Zone Community Meetings: on proposed legislation between Management Advisory Board for 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm OHA and the governor. In light an appointee to be chosen by the Feb. 7–Paukukalo Community Center, Maui of that agreement, said OHA governor from a list of nominees Feb. 8–Lahaina Civic Center, Maui Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o, the submitted by OHA. Feb. 15–King Intermediate School Cafeteria, O‘ahu agency’s previously proposed bill “As the ‘fourth arm’ of state Feb. 16–Keaukaha Elementary School Cafeteria, Hawai‘i on land revenues has been replaced government, charged with look- by bills seeking the Legislature’s ing out for the interests of Native 10:00 am to 12:00 pm approval of the agreement with the Hawaiians, it’s right that OHA Feb. 25–Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center, Kaua‘i governor (see page 6). pursue seats on these boards,” said In addition, several strong new Apoliona. “And we feel that ask- To Register, Contact: proposals have been added to the ing for one vote among a number CNHA Event Services project funded by mix. One bill would give OHA of sentiments available on policy 33 South King Street, Suite 513 the authority to develop housing boards is not a very threatening Honolulu, HI 96813 projects that would be exempt thing.” Tel: 808.521.5011 / 800.709.2642 from zoning and other state and www.hawaiiancouncil.org We request early registration, but it is not required to participate. county regulations – much as the OHA office and Hawaiian OIN S AT THE HA UKA ONFERENCE Department of Hawaiian Home cultural center J U ‘A K C Lands is now able to do. “This is After floating a proposal last MAY 2-4, 2006 • IHILANI RESORT & SPA one of our most aggressive mea- year to build an OHA office and EXCHANGE IDEAS AND SHAPE THE FUTURE sures,” said Nämu‘o. “The purpose Hawaiian cultural center on 5.2 - 8 | PEPELUALI2006 HAWAIIANNU HOU •• NENGLISHEWS

Advertiser that the developer’s part the state’s Department of dream had been to one day own Land and Natural resources will a home in the valley, but that want to play. DLNR Director Wolffer changed his mind after Peter Young said the depart- talking with the mayor, who ment has multiple conservation stressed the valley’s importance interests in the valley, including to the community. protection of native and endan- Amid a flurry of rushed meet- gered species, and preservation ings after the offer was accepted, of the valley’s exceptional cul- the mediator submitted his set- tural resources. Young said he tlement report to Circuit Court has already had discussions with Judge Gary Chang, who gave it OHA about forging some kind of preliminary approval on Jan. 12. management partnership, similar to the two agencies’ collabora- The issues tion in the purchase of Wao Kele Now that the purchase deal o Puna forest. has been set in motion, a number “This is another great oppor- of complex issues face the par- tunity for OHA and DLNR to ties involved. These include: expand our already growing part- nership,” he said. “Our scientists • The city’s conservation and technicians would be able Waimea Valley easement to learn about more traditional Because the city’s share of and cultural ways of steward- the purchase price comes from ship, and hopefully they can help Story and photo by Derek Ferrar going to remain intact,” said City Council – responding to the sale of building bonds, there train OHA folks about modern Public Information Specialist SAVED! OHA Chairperson Haunani overwhelming public testimony is a requirement that the city conservation techniques. That’s he Office of Hawaiian Apoliona. “This deal is charting – unanimously rejected a settle- must retain permanent conserva- the exciting thing about our part- Affairs is set to assume new waters for OHA, for sure. ment deal proposed by Mayor tion and public-access easements nership at Wao Kele, and I think Townership of O‘ahu’s But after 25 years, OHA is stron- Mufi Hannemann that would over the property. In essence, this it’s possible at Waimea, too.” Waimea Valley within the next ger and better prepared to take a have split the valley and returned means that the city will require few months under the terms of a step like this. And, ultimately, all most of it to Wolffer. At the that the valley remain protected • Audubon’s role court settlement that will perma- these assets will transfer to the council hearing, representatives from development and open to After the city took ownership nently protect the stunning and future Native Hawaiian govern- of OHA, the Audubon Society the public in some form. of Waimea in 2002, it awarded a historic valley, considered to be ing entity.” and others said they would be But exactly how that will play 30-year contract to the National O‘ahu’s last intact ahupua‘a. The At the request of the seller, willing to put together a partner- out remains to be seen. “Sure, Audubon Society to operate an purchase represents OHA’s sec- the purchase deal is scheduled to ship to come up with additional the public will have access, ecological and cultural visi- ond major acquisition of impor- close by March 15. But accord- purchase funds, if that was what but to what part?” says OHA’s tor center in place of the for- tant conservation land in just a ing to OHA Administrator Clyde was needed to prevent the city Nämu‘o. “That all needs to be mer owner’s “adventure park.” few months, after September’s Nämu‘o, final details of the com- from splitting up the valley. worked out.” However, the contract remained agreement that will give the plicated deal are likely to take Soon after the council hear- on a month-to-month basis as agency title to Wao Kele o Puna some time longer to resolve. “In ing, the mediator in the con- • DLNR’s role rainforest on Hawai‘i island. The the meantime,” Nämu‘o said, demnation suit, Clyde Matsui, Another big question is what See WAIMEA on page 14 two deals mark the first time that “the valley will continue to run contacted OHA and others who OHA has acquired substantial as it has been.” had pledged to help purchase the land holdings. Before the purchase can occur, valley. After hurried consulta- In mid-January, Waimea’s for- the judge still has to sign off tions, Matsui and the contribut- Who’s paying for Waimea mer owner, New York developer on a final settlement agreement, ing groups arrived at a purchase Christian Wolffer, accepted a and OHA’s Board of Trustees offer of $12 million, and it was $14 million offer to settle the must formally approve the agen- agreed that OHA would assume OHA $ 2.9 million long-running lawsuit over the cy’s share of the funding. The title to the property. city’s 2002 forced purchase of Honolulu City Council must Wolffer, however, rejected the The City $ 5 million (already in escrow) the valley through condemna- also give final approval to the offer. At that point, according to tion. In addition to the $5 million deal at a hearing scheduled for the mediator’s report, the may- U.S. Army the city placed in escrow to pay Feb. 15. On Jan. 25, the coun- or’s representative in the nego- $ 3.5 million (via the Trust for Public Land) for the 1,875-acre property, the cil gave unanimous preliminary tiations, Deputy Corporation remainder of the purchase price approval to the settlement, with Counsel Donna Woo, reported will be shared by OHA, the U.S. only Councilman Romy Cachola that the mayor had secured an DLNR $ 1.6 million Army, the state Department of expressing reservations over the additional commitment of $2 Land and Natural Resources and amount of the city’s expendi- million from the Army, bringing Audubon $ 1 million (advanced by OHA) the National Audubon Society. ture. the total offer up to $14 million. (See box.) That offer was accepted. TOTAL $14 million “The bottom line is that the How the deal took shape Wolffer’s local attorney, William ahupua‘a that is this valley is On Dec. 7, the Honolulu McCorriston, told The Honolulu - HAWAIIANNU HOU •• ENGLISHNEWS PEPELUALI2006 | 9

in February 2000, when the museum loaned the items to members of Hui Mälama, who Where they stand then reburied them in the caves. There has been some confusion In August of last year, the as to who exactly the claimants to Royal Hawaiian Academy of the Kawaihae cultural objects are and Traditional Arts and Nä Lei Ali‘i where each of them stands on the Kawänanakoa sued Hui Mälama disposition of the items. and Bishop Museum, demand- Bishop Museum has recognized ing that the items be retrieved so 14 claimants in the case. However, that the federal burial repatria- Hui Ma¯lama argues that Na¯ Lei Ali‘i tion process can resume. Kawa¯nanakoa should not be a claimant because it was recognized five years Moepü or hidden objects? after the objects were reburied. At the center of the dispute is Here’s a picture of the current posi- a collection of unique cultural tions of the claimants on where the objects that include two wooden cultural objects belong, gleaned from female figures, two ‘aumäkua various press releases, court documents (ancestral guardian) statues and and other sources: several bowls. Hui Mälama insists that the In favor of Bishop Museum: objects are moepü, or funerary • Hawaiian Genealogy Society items, that belong to the people • Kekumano ‘Ohana buried in the cave and should • Keohoka¯lole ‘Ohana In January, Hui Ma¯lama i na¯ Ku¯puna o Hawai‘i nei leader Edward Halealoha Ayau, pictured with his wife, musician and educator Kainani not be removed. • Na¯ Lei Ali‘i Kawa¯nanakoa Kahaunaele, was released from prison to participate in a mediation process for the Kawaihae caves dispute. Photo: Sterling Kini Wong Some disagree, however, • Royal Hawaiian Academy of saying that the objects weren’t Traditional Arts actually found with the iwi, but • Van Horn Diamond ‘Ohana Burial dispute goes to mediation in a separate chamber of the Target date of Feb. 24 set to resolve conflict over Kawaihae cave objects caves, hidden away after Queen In favor of the caves: Ka‘ahumanu ordered that all By Sterling Kini Wong tempt of court. As a condition were ready for mediation from items of worship be destroyed • Department of Hawaiian Publications Editor of his release, Ayau will remain day one,” he said. “That would following the abolishment of Home Lands he groups involved in under home detention and must have been our preferred mode the ‘ai kapu system in 1819. • Hawai‘i Island Burial Council the lawsuit over 83 cul- wear a monitoring device. of dealing with this.” This disagreement over exact- • Hui Ma¯lama i na¯ Ku¯puna o Ttural objects buried in a Ayau has maintained through- Others, however, claim that ly what these cultural objects are Hawai‘i nei Kawaihae cave complex have out the trial that he would not Hui Mälama forced the law- appears to have been occurring • Nation of Hawai‘i agreed to try to resolve their dis- under any circumstances pro- suit, pointing out that in March since the early 20th century. In • Native Hawaiian Advisory Council pute through mediation based vide information that would 2005 Ayau told a federial buri- 1906, former Bishop Museum • Pu‘uhonua o Waima¯nalo on Hawaiian values. lead to the retrieval of the arti- als review committee that the Director William Brigham In recognition of the sensi- facts, an act he characterizes appropriate forum for the dis- wrote that “there is nothing in Position unclear: tive cultural nature of the case, as a desecration of a burial site pute to be resolved was a “court the collection to support” the • Office of Hawaiian Affairs. U.S. District Judge David Ezra and a violation of his religious of competent jurisdiction.” theory that the objects were hid- (A July 2000 board of trustees decided to delay his order to beliefs. La‘akea Suganuma, president den from being destroyed after vote on a motion to support the retrieve the objects and allowed of the Royal Hawaiian Academy 1819, saying the items were retrieval of the items from the the groups to try to resolve ‘Ready for mediation’ of Traditional Arts, which has “household deities” and “per- caves ended in a four-four tie, the dispute on their own. A Meanwhile, U.S. Magistrate advocated returning the objects sonal keepsakes” of those bur- with one trustee absent. The target date of Feb. 24 has been Kevin Chang, appointed as the to Bishop Museum, said that ied in the caves. board has not taken up the set for the groups to reach an supervisor for the negotiations, two attempts at resolving the However, a document located issue since.) agreement. named two Hawaiian media- dispute were made prior to the in one of the Bishop Museum’s • Na¯ Papa Kanaka o Pu‘uko¯hola On Jan. 17, Ezra also released tors who will work with the lawsuit, but they both ended collections states otherwise. Heiau. (In December, the group’s from custody Edward Halealoha groups: Kamehameha Schools with the sides still in disagree- The document is from the col- head, Ma‘ulili Dickson, released a Ayau, the leader of the burial trustee and traditional naviga- ment. lection of Edgar Henriques, statement saying that the group repatriation group Hui Mälama tor Nainoa Thompson, and Earl “We’ve tried before,” who compiled oral histories of wants the objects to remain in i nä Küpuna o Hawai‘i nei, Kawa‘a, the coordinator of a Suganuma said. “Maybe the Hawai‘i, and his wife, Lucy the cave complex until all the so he could participate in the Kamehameha Schools outreach third time is magic.” Kalaniki‘eki‘e Davis, both of parties can agree on a solution. mediation process. Ayau spent program in Waimänalo. The cultural objects were first whom died in the early 1930s. However, Mel Kala¯hiki, the three weeks in Honolulu’s fed- Ayau said that while he is firm taken from the Kawaihae caves The document, possibly written group’s advisor who also has eral detention center after he in his stance that the objects – which also contain Hawaiian by either Edgar or Lucy, says family ties to Kawaihae, has said refused to provide Ezra with should not be removed from the human remains, or iwi – in that at least one of the figures he wants the objects returned to information on the precise loca- cave, he’s still looking forward 1905, and shortly afterward they found in Kawaihae was “hidden the museum.) tion of the buried objects, and to working with the other par- were sold to Bishop Museum. in a burial cave […] at the time the judge charged him with con- ties to settle the dispute. “We The current controversy started of the destruction of idols.” - 10 | PEPELUALI2006 KU¯KA¯KUHAWAIIAN¯KA¯N U• HOUDISCUSSION • • ENGLISH NEWS FORUM

ver since more than 40 sets of iwi, or human remains, were unearthed during the construction of the Wal-Mart site on Ke‘eaumoku Street starting in January 2003, conflict and controversy has surrounded Ethe handling and reburial of the presumed Hawaiian remains. Last February, a reburial scheduled by the State Historic Preservation Division at the Wal-Mart site was postponed indefinitely, and the division hit the archaeology consultants hired to oversee the site with a $210,000 fine for alleged mishandling – some have even charged desecration – of the bones. That fine is cur- rently under appeal. In this kükäkükä section, two of the parties closely involved in the issue share their points of view. The views expressed in these community discussion columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Photo: Francine Kananiona¯pua Murray Setting the record straight for the Wal-Mart is sensitive iwi küpuna found at Wal-Mart site to proper care of iwi By Edward Halealoha Ayau local media that Wal-Mart offi- Island Burial Council’s recogni- By Kevin McCall accepted by the recognized and Paulette Ka‘anohi Kaleikini cials have been “working very tion of the Keana‘äina family as Wal-Mart Community Relations cultural descendants and the Recognized claimants closely” with the state Historic the lineal descendants of the iwi State Historic Preservation Preservation Division (SHPD) küpuna at the site. There are two al-Mart understands Division in October 2004. ur families, the Kaleikini and are “committed to doing the descendant designations recog- that the care of iwi After accepting the plan, and the Townsends, are right thing.” This is very difficult nized by the state. The first is the Winadvertently dis- SHPD presented it to the Orecognized cultural to fathom given the recent inves- lineal descendant status, which is covered during construction is O‘ahu Island Burial Council. descendants of the iwi küpuna tigation by the state Attorney the highest level of descent and an important issue for Native SHPD directed the archaeolo- disturbed from the Ke‘eaumoku General’s office and the recom- means that a person has a direct Hawaiians and the entire com- gist, who was hired by the Street Wal-Mart complex. In mendation by SHPD to fine the connection to the iwi in question. munity in Hawai‘i. We believe general contractor that built addition to the removal of the archaeological contractors hired The other category is cultural our kuleana, as landowner, is the store, to finish all work by iwi küpuna, the one other thing by Wal-Mart $210,000 in civil descendant, which means that to care for the iwi with utmost Feb. 11, 2005. Although the that has really disturbed us is that penalties for mistreatment of the a person’s family is from the respect for Hawaiian protocol, archaeologist informed SHPD throughout this process, Wal- iwi küpuna. Alleged violations area, but they cannot prove that the laws of the state of Hawai‘i that his work was not finished, Mart spokesperson Cynthia Lin include writing on the skull of the remains in question are their and all of the recognized cul- the keys to the interim curation has said that Wal-Mart is doing a child with indelible ink (bones ‘ohana. The burial council recog- tural descendants. We under- trailer, which was controlled what is culturally correct. For are porous, so the markings can- nized the Keana‘äina family as stand that this type of care by the general contractor, were example, Lin told the Honolulu not be removed); gluing remains lineal descendants even though takes time. turned over to SHPD on Feb. Star-Bulletin in a March 27 arti- together; failing to timely report the assessment conducted by Although the law required the 16, 2005, and SHPD set Feb. cle: “We have been throughout an inadvertent discovery to SHPD indicated that the infor- State Historical Preservation 18, 2005, as the reburial date. this whole process committed to SHPD as required by law; and mation submitted did not sup- Division to make its decision SHPD informed Wal-Mart that treating the remains with respect removing the iwi without SHPD port such a finding. Thereafter, on whether to relocate the iwi they would be responsible for and with appropriate cultural authorization. This hardly quali- Ka‘anohi Kaleikini appealed the within 48 hours of discovery the reburial, and Wal-Mart protocols.” fies as “working very closely” burial council’s determination, in 2002, we were willing to worked diligently to com- It turns out that this statement with SHPD. In fact, according to and an administrative appeals allow more time to be sensi- ply with SHPD’s directives. is not accurate. First, how can SHPD, the opposite is true. panel vacated the lineal descen- tive to the cultural descendants However, a few days before the she say that Wal-Mart is com- Furthermore, stating that Wal- dant status for the Keana‘äina and the consultation process. reburial, we were instructed to mitted to respect and appropri- Mart is committed to doing the family for lack of evidence. It was more than a year later, stand down because the reburi- ate cultural protocols when the right thing needs to be qualified. The problem is that Wal-Mart in mid-2003, that we received al had been cancelled. At this highest form of respect and most Given all that has transpired, the and their archaeological contrac- SHPD’s decision that the iwi point, we are still waiting for appropriate cultural protocol is statement should have read that tors anointed the Keana‘äina fam- should be disinterred and notification from the SHPD as not to disturb a burial site and Wal-Mart is committed to doing ily and invited them to help with moved to a single location on to a new reburial date. instead to honor the wishes of the right thing for Wal-Mart, and the physical examination of the the Wal-Mart property. We believe enough time has the deceased and their family? not the iwi küpuna. After all, iwi. Then it turns out that these From 2002 to 2004, we passed and the iwi need to be The iwi küpuna continue to sit what other conclusion can be same archaeologist and physical had meetings where all rec- reburied. Let’s hope we can in storage under a parking lot drawn from this debacle? Kumu anthropologists conducted insen- ognized cultural descendants all make a good-faith effort ramp while Wal-Mart opened for Edward Kanahele used to say, sitive, unethical and illegal acts were invited, and we consulted in the long term interest of business and remains open. We “nothing good comes from dis- upon the iwi küpuna, resulting in with the O‘ahu Island Burial protecting the iwi. Wal-Mart is believe that the more respectful turbing a burial – nothing.” This $210,000 of proposed civil pen- Council at many of its meet- ready to do its share to ensure act would have been to rebury should have been Wal-Mart’s alties. So one question that arises ings. We were proud of the the long-term protection of the iwi küpuna with appropriate public statement all along. is: What role did the members substantial progress that was the iwi, but the final call on cultural protocol. What’s also been problematic of the Keana‘äina family have in made on creating a unified when to rebury the iwi is up to In addition, Lin has also told with this dispute was the O‘ahu these acts? burial treatment plan that was the state. OLAKINOHAWAIIAN • •YOUR ENGLISH HEALTH PEPELUALI2006 | 11

joints. Asthma and breathing for weight and height, or you • Set a daily routine that problems improve with weight can determine whether you are increases physical activity. Walk Keeping that loss, as well. Other less-notice- within five or 10 pounds of your up and down stairs at work. Park able conditions get better too, high-school weight. Personally, a distance away from any des- like sleeping better, breathing I respond best to checking the tination and walk a little. Also, resolution better, feeling better and moving fit of a favorite dress or pair of schedule an exercise walk every weight more easily. Everyone who has slacks that fit a couple of years day, starting with a 15- to 20- successfully lost weight can list ago. That image in the mirror minute walk. Slowly increase Americans, in January 2006, multiple improvements in feel- can be reassuring or devastating. your walking time to about focused resolutions on reduc- ings and attitudes. Try it. If your reaction is nega- an hour, three or four times a By Claire Ku‘uleilani ing waistlines and “dropping If you pledged to lose weight tive, then it is time to commit week. Hughes, weight.” That is probably in 2006, the first step is to to trimming down and getting • Make food choices that are Dr. PH., R.D. because so many American check with your doctor. This is healthy. A healthier you will lower in sugar and fats. Cut adults and children are far too especially important if you are be a greater asset to your loved out juices and sodas, and drink anuary is the month when heavy. taking prescribed medications. ones. And just think of the dol- eight to 10 cups of water daily. Americans typically resolve Health professionals agree Adding physical activity to your lars that will be saved from buy- Cut out fried foods. Use low-fat Jto improve their lives. that maintaining a nearly ideal daily routine is the second step. ing fewer medications! salad dressings and other low- Usually, New Year resolutions body weight is an important, Weight loss and increased exer- The third step toward weight fat choices. After three years of include pledges to save or make health-saving goal for every- cise will change your need for loss is scheduling exercise and age, children should drink milk more money, or to clean up the one. They know that a 10-pound medications. Doctors can advise improving food choices. Weight with a reduced fat content. garage, the extra bedroom or weight loss can greatly improve you about dietary changes and loss occurs when fewer calories • Eat fresh fruit or vegetables the desktop. Did you notice a most chronic health conditions, basic exercises that are best for are eaten or when exercise is for snacks. Avoid fatty chips, change this year? I did. There such as high blood pressure, dia- you. Ask your doctor for guide- done to burn off calories stored crackers, nuts and baked goods. were many television shows, betes, heart conditions and high lines. as body fat. Weight loss occurs Colorful vegetables and fruit at and newspaper and magazine blood cholesterol. Carrying less You can assess your own need fastest and healthiest when both mealtime will also increase vita- articles in January that dealt with body weight can reduce arthritic to lose weight. You can measure exercise and a lower calorie mins, minerals and other natural being overweight or pain in the hips, knees, your waistline and compare with intake are combined. Here are nutrients in fresh foods. losing weight. ankles and foot standards for waistlines, you can some helpful pointers to help set Let’s all commit to becom- Yes, many stand on a scale and compare your new path toward improved ing healthier, happier and more your weight with standards health: physically fit in 2006.

% of all Native Hawaiians qualify as overweight, 28% higher than in the 69overall state population. % of Native Hawaiians in Hawai‘i qualify as obese, 51% higher than the overall 32state population. % of Honolulu residents admit to no 16exercise in past 30 days Honolulu has the most basketball courts per capita in the U.S., and the second-most tennis courts.

Information on exercise and fitness programs are available at all five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems throughout Hawai‘i. To find the location nearest you, call (808) 597-6550. Information provided courtesy of Papa Ola Lökahi Native Hawaiian health initiative, www.papaolalokahi.org. - 12 | PEPELUALI2006 PHAWAIIANAHEONA • • THE ENGLISH ARTS

Specialist Noelle Kahanu says may face legal hurdles because else’s work is pono or authentic,” that while the market will create it could be interpreted as being artist and filmmaker Meleanna some much-needed visibility for based on race. While Native Meyer says. “A seal that states Native Hawaiian artists, con- American tribes have a politi- that I’m a Native Hawaiian artist sumers better come ready to cal relationship with the federal is enough for me. Lawa, ua pau shell out some kalä. government, Native Hawaiians [enough, all done].” “This isn’t going to be a do not. Chong says that there are Nevertheless, there is a con- craft fair with cheap products,” several ways around that issue, sensus that the discussions are she says. “This is fine art.” such as basing the trademark on necessary, and that the road to In January, Hale Kü‘ai, a the authenticity or quality of the achieve a Native Hawaiian trade- Hawaiian producers coopera- product or the skill of an indi- mark will be difficult but reward- tive, launched a seven-month vidual artist. ing. study into the development Gordon ‘Umi Kai, a respected Applications for artists to par- of a trademark that will iden- crafter of traditional Hawaiian ticipate in the Native Hawaiian tify arts and crafts made by weapons, believes that the qual- Arts Market are being accepted Native Hawaiians. ity component is essential to the until March 17. For more infor- Funded with a $74,000 OHA trademark. “Without [that recog- mation, call Noelle Kahanu at grant, the group will hold work- nition of quality], I don’t see the 848-4190 or email her at noelle. shops throughout the state over value in the trademark,” he says. [email protected]. the next four months to present Others, however, shudder at For more information on information to Native Hawaiian the thought of a board or an orga- the Native Hawaiian Cultural artists and gather ideas. nization telling artists that their Trademark Study, call Ho‘oipo Leighton Chong, a Native products aren’t good enough. “I Kalaena‘auao Pä at 778-4030, Hawaiian attorney specializing in wouldn’t want to be the arbiter or email malamaonakii@hawaii. intellectual property rights, says who determines whether someone rr.com. the trademark will give consumers – especially tourists – options. “With the trademark, people have the choice of either paying Native Hawaiian cultural Hawaiian Made $200 for an authentic feather lei trademark study or $5 for a cheap replica,” he says. workshop schedule “The trademark creates a comfort As KWO went to print, the specific loca- A Native Hawaiian cultural trademark could protect the artwork of master Hawaiian zone for buyers, and they can decide if the authentic piece is tions and times had not been set. For weapons crafter Gordon ‘Umi Kai (composite above) and the Jensen family (at right). details, call 778-4030. Photos: KWO Archive worth the price.” Andrade says she sees the trade- Native Hawaiian artists seek greater mark as a way to promote greater Kaua‘i – Feb. 11 recognition through a fine-arts market authenticity throughout the entire O‘ahu – March 18 and a cultural trademark study Hawaiian cultural arts industry. Maui – April 8 “It will give Hawaiians an edge Hawai‘i Island – May 13 By Sterling Kini Wong aim at helping consumers identify in the market, because if we’re Publications Editor authentic Hawaiian art while also visible, people will have to pay helping Native Hawaiian artists attention,” she says. “And then or too long, Native Hawaiian – who often have to compete with we can call out non-Hawaiian art- artist Maile Andrade says, she cheap knockoffs of their tradi- ists on their inaccuracies. People Maoli Arts Month Fhas watched non-Hawaiian tional wood crafts, feather works will have to start doing better artists garner recognition and and quilts – charge the true value research” because their products The month of March will be a time for Native Hawaiian artists to celebrate and be wealth for art they try to pass off for their products. will be compared with art that is celebrated, as the Maoli Arts Alliance has declared it Maoli Arts Month. as being culturally Hawaiian. During the first weekend in recognized as being authentic. The month will be filled with events that spotlight the talents of established and “It’s a theft,” she says. “They’re April, Bishop Museum will host While this would be the first emerging Native Hawaiian artists, starting with the First Friday Gallery Walk on taking from our culture and using the first Native Hawaiian Arts trademark for Native Hawaiian March 3. This version of the monthly arts event in Chinatown will showcase Native it to make money and publicize Market. The market, which will artists, Maori in New Zealand and their name. A lot of times the cul- be part of the Maoli Arts Month Native Americans already have Hawaiian artists at several galleries, all located within walking distance of each other ture they depict isn’t even accurate (see box), will feature 20 booths their own insignias to protect their in Chinatown. As KWO went to print, six venues were slated to participate in the – some of it’s inappropriate.” filled with arts and crafts made by products. First-time violators of Maoli Arts Month: ARTS at Marks Garage, the Pegge Hopper Gallery, Into Gallery, the Such problems have recently Native Hawaiians. the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of Louis Pohl Gallery and the Chinatown Courtyard. brought a number of Hawaiian art- The Native Hawaiian Arts 1990 face fines up to $250,000 Among other Maoli Arts Month events, the Brothers Cazimero will be performing ists together to seek some much- Market is modeled after the popu- and possibly five years in prison; at Hawai‘i Theatre on March 10. deserved attention – and protec- lar Santa Fe Indian Market, which businesses that break the law may tion – with their very own art draws more than 100,000 people be fined up to $1 million. Check the March issue of KWO for a complete schedule of Maoli Arts Month market and a study on creating a every year for its high-end Native But Chong points out that a events. For more information, call Vicky Holt Takamine at 754-2301, or email Hawaiian-made trademark. American art. trademark proposal that only rec- [email protected]. The art market and trademark Bishop Museum Project ognizes Native Hawaiian artists MO‘OMEHEU • CULTURE PEPELUALI2006 | 13

as a stress-relief pill, a distilled reacquaint Native Hawaiians with elixir or even a flavored smoothie. a cultural practice that many of Hale Noa And locally, consuming the drink their küpuna abandoned because at ‘awa bars has also become of the negative connotations more trendy. placed on it by missionaries. In no more? This evolution in the use of fact, there was a kingdom law that ‘A ‘awa has drawn the attention of prohibited the use of ‘awa for any or six years, the Hale Noa some Native Hawaiians who have purpose other than medicinal. ‘awa bar in Kapahulu has misgivings about what they see as “It’s Hawaiians who are the Fbeen a place where prog- w the commercialization of one of skeptical ones of ‘awa,” says ress and tradition found common their culture’s most sacred plants. Zachary Gibson, owner of ground. a “I see our cultural values chang- Kanaka Kava, an ‘awa bar in The bar observes many of the ing,” says Attwood Makanani, a Kailua-Kona. “‘Awa was some- traditional protocols associated longtime Hawaiian activist and thing our grandparents took with ‘awa, such as only opening taro farmer. “People are adding behind closed doors because they at night and serving only püpü. 4 soda to ‘awa to make it sweeter, were ridiculed for drinking it. But adhering to some of those they’re buying ‘awa in bars. Now Nowadays, we don’t have to be traditions has put Hale Noa at a we have money starting to get secretive.” definite financial disadvantage. s involved. Where is ‘awa going? Is Sam ‘Ohukani‘öhi‘a Gon III, “We’ve never been about busi- it going in the direction we want a Native Hawaiian biologist and ness for business’s sake,” says it to or is the market choosing its cultural practitioner, says he sees owner Keoni Verity. “It’s always a path for us?” some good in the commercializa- been about creating a traditional Native Hawaiians often find tion of ‘awa. experience and letting the bot-

l themselves asking that last ques- “A lot of Hawaiians will start tom line work itself out.” tion when talking about their cul- off drinking ‘awa superficially Unfortunately, that bottom e ture. Perhaps the best analogy and then gain an appreciation line hasn’t been working out. to the ‘awa situation is what’s for it later,” he says. “It’s like Verity said that he is now Does going on with kalo, traditionally when you start eating poi with a forced to import ‘awa from believed to be an elder sibling of little milk and sugar as a kid. As Vanuatu because he doesn’t have commercial Native Hawaiians. Kalo has been you get older, you want to defile access to locally grown, mature processed into pancake powder, it less, and you’ll eat it in its ‘awa plants, which aren’t ready use of ‘awa dilute made into sweetened poi snacks unadulterated form.” to be harvested until they are and, most recently, genetically Gon says that he welcomes about two or three years old. He modified by University of Hawai‘i ‘awa bars as a positive, mod- says that Hale Noa has accumu- its cultural value? scientists. ern way to partake in ‘awa. He lated a lot of debt, and he’s now Commercialization, however, says that although the beverage having difficulty paying bills isn’t the only thing affecting the is taken out of its ceremonial because of the extra $2,000 a sanctity of culturally important context in bars, it’s still being month it costs to ship ‘awa to Hawaiian plants. Many Hawaiians, respected, and he likes the fact Hawai‘i. “That’s crippling for a for example, no longer observe that Hawaiian is often spoken business that’s already kind of the sometimes rigid protocols and while people drink it. marginal,” he said. “It could be rituals that governed the consump- Keoni Verity, owner of the the axe.” tion of poi, such as not mixing it Hale Noa ‘awa bar in Kapahulu, Verity said that if Hale with other foods. explains that there are two ways Noa can’t raise enough funds, “Rituals reminded Hawaiians to market ‘awa: by buying in or they will close at the end of on a daily basis of the sacredness selling out. February. of a plant, whether it was ‘awa or “When you buy in, you’re In January, Hale Noa held a kalo,” says Käwika Winter, who is investing in the culture; when fundraiser at Bishop Museum By Sterling Kini Wong the director of Kaua‘i’s Limahuli you sell out, you’re selling it and recently formed a nonprofit Publications Editor was offered to them in a number Garden and Preserve and wrote without the culture,” he says. affiliate to make it easier to of ceremonies. More frequently, his master’s degree thesis on ‘awa. “There’s a big difference.” obtain grants. “We were already he relaxing and numbing Hawaiians presented the bever- “So when the rituals are stopped Verity says that he doesn’t profitless, we figured we might properties of ‘awa (piper age to ancestors in small rituals being practiced, the sacredness have a problem with the various as well make a nonprofit,” one Tmethysticum) made it one within their homes. They believed of the plant is forgotten, and it ‘awa products that have recently employee quipped. of the most sacred plants in old that while under the influence of becomes more noa [free]. I think become popular fare, as long as To make a financial dona- Hawai‘i. Medicinally, the plant the drink’s intoxicating spell, they every generation chooses which they don’t replace the cultural tion to Hale Noa, call 735-4292 was used to soothe aches and could communicate with their practices it wants to keep and traditions. or visit supporthalenoa.com. pains, but its primary importance ‘aumäkua, or ancestral guardians. which it wants to leave behind. “[Borrowing and modifying Hale Noa is located right next in Hawaiian society was reli- But the same qualities that But we can’t just let our culture facets of other cultures] is a natu- to Pizza Hut on Kapahulu Ave. gious. Hawaiians prized in ‘awa have in slip away; we have to consciously ral human element that can’t be and is open Monday through A brew made by mixing chewed recent times turned the plant into observe what’s going on.” escaped,” he says. “But we have Saturday, from 8 p.m. until mid- roots of the shrub with water was a darling of the health food indus- Some view ‘awa’s newfound to keep our traditions alive and night. Visit its website at hale- a favorite drink of the gods and try. Today, ‘awa can be purchased popularity as an opportunity to maintain that sacredness.” noa.com. 14 | PEPELUALI2006 HO‘OHANOHANO • HONORING OUR PAST Record of Plans Resistanceare in the works for a public memorial honoring the signers of the Kü‘ë Anti-Annexation Petitions By Sterling Kini Wong annexed. It’s an idea that will stay Publications Editor in your mind all the time.” or years, Hawaiians have been told that their küpuna Possible designs resisted the 1898 annexation There are several concepts for Fof Hawai‘i by the United States. the memorial wall, but the main But for many, it’s been difficult to goal is to inscribe the actual signa- find a personal connection to that tures from the petition onto some An aerial perspective of two conceptual designs for the Ku¯‘e¯ Memorial Wall created by Native Hawaiian artist Ipo¯ Nihipali. resistance. sort of surface, possibly rock. Two Photos: courtesy of Ke Kia‘i. Now, the Native Hawaiian designs have been proposed for a group Ke Kia‘i, recently funded freestanding memorial with walls History of the petitions signatures. Only the Hui Aloha exhibit, which later toured the with a $25,000 grant from the situated in a circular pattern. Both On June 16, 1897, President ‘Äina petitions, however, were islands. Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is try- concepts could include benches William McKinely submitted presented to the Senate. Silva said that the petitions ing to make finding that connec- and a water feature in the middle, to the U.S. Senate a treaty to The Kü‘ë Petitions helped have shifted the way people tion a little easier. Ke Kia‘i is Nihipali said. annex Hawai‘i. The treaty had defeat the treaty of annexation look at Hawai‘i’s annexation. planning the development of a Another proposal is to have the been signed by leaders of the in the Senate, but within seven “It seems ridiculous to think memorial wall to honor the more signatures placed on an existing Republic of Hawai‘i, which months Congress passed the it now, but it was said quite than 21,000 Native Hawaiians wall, perhaps at ‘Iolani Palace or four years earlier had orches- Newlands Resolution, which a bit that Hawaiians passive- who signed their names to the the state Capitol, both of which trated the overthrow of the effected the annexation of ly let their country be taken. Kü‘ë Anti-Annexation Petitions of are near the statue of Queen Hawaiian monarchy. Hawai‘i without any vote by Hawaiians didn’t agree with 1897-1898. Lili‘uokalani. The kaona, or hid- In response, two Hawaiian island residents. it, but they never had the peti- Künani Nihipali, one of the den meaning, is that the queen political groups, Hui Aloha Native Hawaiian scholar tions in hand” to prove other- project’s coordinators, said that is facing the present government ‘Äina and Hui Kälai‘äina, Noenoe Silva said that ever wise, she said. “[The petitions] the Kü‘ë Memorial Wall is long with her subjects close to her in began collecting signatures to since then, Hui Aloha ‘Äina’s changed people’s ideas, and it’s overdue. “In Hawai‘i, there are support, “reminding those today use as testimony to Congress petitions remained in the become a point of pride.” memorials for everybody, every of the desire then [to oppose] the that Hawaiians opposed National Archives and were Ke Kia‘i is continuing to group, every cause – but none illegal annexation of Hawai‘i,” annexation. nearly forgotten, relegated to hold workshops around the for Hawaiians,” he said. “I want according to Ke Kia‘i’s website. Hui Aloha ‘Äina alone gath- a footnote in Hawai‘i’s his- islands to gather ideas and is people to be able to go to the “We have not acquiesced then, ered more than 21,000 signa- tory. In 1996, she discovered seeking financial contributions memorial, see their küpuna’s sig- and remain steadfast in our stance tures, which represented more the almost 600 pages of signa- for the project. For more infor- nature and feel that connection of kü‘ë, calling for the restoration than half of the Hawaiian popu- tures while doing research for mation, visit www.kekiai.org/ and understand that their ances- of the Hawaiian monarchy by the lation at the time. Hui Kälai‘äina her doctorate. She had them kue, or call Künani Nihipali at tors didn’t want their nation to be American government. ‘Onipa‘a!” accumulated another 17,000 printed and displayed in a 1998 721-5369.

munity about how all this can Waimea preserved not merely gram, which allows military boundary. In the past, the WAIMEA best work out in the long run.” as a beautiful place to visit,” departments to partner with Army has clearly stated that At a recent OHA board he said, “but as a place to gain government or private orga- Drum Road is important to its Continued from page 08 meeting, Nämu‘o said he a significant experience and nizations to establish buffer Stryker Brigade plans, since would likely recommend that understanding of the Hawaiian areas around training areas. it directly connects the area long as the condemnation suit the month-to-month arrange- ahupua‘a system.” The Army is also using similar around Schofield Barracks was pending. ment with Audubon continue funds to contribute $3 million with the Army’s training area Audubon Vice President for until the terms of a long-term • The Army’s interest to the North Shore commu- in Kahuku. Appropriations Field Operations Les Corey contract could be developed. Funding for the Army’s nity’s effort to preserve the have already been made for the said that the society “is very In addition, he said, such a share of the Waimea purchase Püpükea–Puamalü area adja- Army to upgrade the road as proud to be able to play a contract would likely have to is coming through its national cent to Waimea. part of its Stryker program. role in helping to preserve this go through required state pro- Environmental Center, whose But it is probably also sig- It is not known yet what, wonderful valley, which is so curement procedures. mission is to “enhance Army nificant that the Army holds if any, conditions the Army precious culturally and envi- Nämu‘o said that Hawaiian training and operations while perpetual access rights to a might push for in the final ronmentally.” As far as any culture would have to be a protecting the environment.” 23-mile dirt track called Drum Waimea agreement, and an plans for the future, Corey said strong element of the val- The Army’s contribution also Road, part of which runs Army spokesman could not be the most important thing at this ley experience provided by ties into its “ACUB” (Army through the back of Waimea reached in time to comment for point is “to listen to the com- any operator. “I’d like to see Compatible Use Buffer) pro- Valley, within the property this report. MELE ‘AILANAHAWAIIAN • ISLAND• ENGLISH MUSIC SCENE PEPELUALI2006 | 15 holunape serves up pleasantly ensemble, and these guys have of Michael and Bina Chun in the potential staying power. Waimea, Hawai‘i – cool and Holunape‘s focus is Hawaiian clean in the calm shelter of seasoned hawaiian fare all the way. ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i Mauna Kea. is easily handled by the trio, In the CD liner notes, Ako who individually and collec- describes “he ‘olu” as the state tively have a deep appreciation of being “when we feel com- for Hawaiian language. Kama pletely comfortable, satisfied Hopkins – who composed two of and at ease.” That theme carries the CD’s originals – has taught at throughout the CD in other selec- Pünana Leo o Ko‘olauloa, where tions by noted composers, includ- pre-schoolers learn entirely in ing Lena Machado’s tribute to Hawaiian. Hopkins is a product hula master Sally Wood Naluai of strong musical genes through in her mele inoa (name song) his tütü, entertainer Momi Bee Moanike‘alaonäpuamakahikina. Kahawai‘öla‘a, and the legend- Nene‘u by Abigail Pililä‘au, ary Aunty Genoa Keawe is his describes the rustling sea and great-grand-aunt. Hopkins’ two gentle Kaiäulu breeze near her mele show diversity: Ka Pua home at Wai‘anae, O‘ahu. Holunape members Kama Hopkins, o Ku‘u ‘I‘ini is a lovely tribute Among the old-school hula Kanai‘a Nakamura and Kekoa Kaluhiwa to the ‘a‘ali‘i blossom, and the classics is a rousing, double- By Manu Boyd second, more kolohe, number, strum rendition of Iä ‘Oe e ka Public Information Director years. These young men – Kama “Kilinahe” (which also included Holo Lio, purports to speak of Lä e ‘Alohi nei, reminding us of Hopkins, Kanai‘a Nakamura and Keola Chan), the quartet-turned- a horseback ride – ‘o ia paha, King Kaläkaua’s 1881 world tour lthough Holunape just recent- Kekoa Kaluhiwa – have shared trio has a new name – Holunape ‘a‘ole paha. and his fancy for music and hula ly emerged into the world of their brand of Hawaiian music – describing the gentle bend- Also with two original tunes as a renaissance man. Like the Alocal recording artists, they at local eateries, clubs, fund- ing and swaying of fronds in is award-winning haku mele “Merrie Monarch,” Holunape’s are among the few groups these raisers and hula competitions, the breeze. Flexibility is defi- (composer) Julian Keikilani pleasantly seasoned fare of “mele days who established themselves establishing a name and great nitely key in the longevity and Ako, including the title cut, He Hawai‘i” (Hawaiian music) will first by gigging regularly for reputation. Previously known as consistency of any performing ‘Olu, composed for the home likely take them far. - 16 | PEPELUALI2006 NHAWAIIANA HANANA • • ENGLISH EVENTS

“Archipelago” photo HOLOKÜ BALL exhibit Feb. 5-28 Sat., March 4, 5:30 p.m. Images of plants and ani- mals from the Northwestern Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hawaiian Islands taken Coral Ballrooms 4 & 5 by two noted National Tickets: $150 (a portion is tax- Geographic photogra- deductible); corporate sponsor phers. Maui Ocean Center. tables also available. Admission fees apply. 808-270-7084. Call: Reynold Freitas, 284-3462 Email: [email protected] Hula drama On the Web: hcchonolulu.org Fri.-Sat., Feb. 17-18 Kumu hula Patrick Makuakäne and his San Francisco-based Nä Lei theme, offered up by honoree Hulu i ka Wëkiu perform John Keola Lake, celebrates their critically acclaimed our youth and their connec- show. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 tion to their distant küpuna: p.m. and 8 p.m. Hawai‘i “Mai ka ipu ho‘oilina mai Theatre, O‘ahu. $25-$35. nä küpuna mai: The child is Formal fun the inheritor of the remotest Mo‘o slack key VINTAGE WA¯HINE – Flanked by two young escorts, these gowned gals made ready for a Holoku¯ Ball decades ago, donning the long-trained Hawaiian formal wear ancestor.” Sun., Feb. 19, 3 p.m. still in fashion for special occasions. Photo courtesy of HCCH Holokü Ball proceeds ben- A slack-key concert fea- efit the Scholarship Program turing songs and stories By Manu Boyd planned, and know that the supporter of the club. of the Hawaiian Civic Club about the famed Hawaiian Public Information Director scrumptious buffet, entertain- This year’s Holokü Ball of Honolulu. lizard gods, or mo‘o. $10 tyles come and go, ment by Olomana and Ku‘uipo ($8 keiki/seniors). Hanalei and fashion trends Kumukahi, as well as our hon- Family Community Center, S ebb and flow like orees, will lend to an unforget- Kaua‘i. 808-826-1469. the tides, but in Honolulu, a table evening.” Mary Kawena Puˉku‘i longstanding tradition high- Each year, honorees are storytelling festival lighting Hawaiian formal wear selected who reflect excellence lives on. Known for its rich, of service in the Hawaiian com- Sun., Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Performers will include colorful fabric and long, exag- munity, whether public figures Native Hawaiians, a Native gerated train, the Hawaiian or behind-the-scenes worker- American, Alaska Natives formal gown, “holokü,” takes bees. This year, three individu- and the Tau Dance Theatre. its name – literally “run stop” als will share the limelight and Bishop Museum. Free. – from the dragging, shuffling be honored by friends, family 848-4190. movement of the long trains and the community. that flow behind the gowns. Kumu hula John Keolamaka- Native plants festival For decades, the Hawaiian ‘äinanaokalähuiokamehameha- Available at more than 300 Locations Sat., Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Civic Club of Honolulu has ‘ekolu Lake, known to many as including all Jamba Juice, Goodyear, The Grow Hawaiian produced their gala event – the “Kumu Lake,” will be recog- T & C Surf, Midas, Local Motion Horti/Cultural Festival will Holokü Ball – to not only nized for his years of enrich- feature demonstrations preserve the fashion elegance ing our community through and other fine retail locations. and short talks with native of a bygone era, but to create education and Hawaiian cul- plant authors, scientists and an event like no other to raise tural preservation. The for- Hawaiian practitioners. Amy scholarship funds for Hawaiian mer Hawaiian studies teacher Greenwell Ethnobotanical students. Now an annual event, at St. Louis High School is Log on to our website to subscribe! Garden, South Kona. Free. the Holokü Ball raises tens of also a kumu hula graduate of 808-323-3318. thousands of dollars each year, the renowned Hälau Hula O www.makaihawaii.com thanks to the support of indi- Maiki. Amy Ha¯naiali‘i Gilliom viduals, corporate sponsors Ethereda Kahalewai, haku Sat., March 11, 7:30 p.m. and a cadre of hard-working hulu (traditional Hawaiian or call (808) MAKAI - HI Maui Pops Orchestra com- volunteers. featherwork master), is also (808) 625-2444 plements the falsetto voice “This year we are kicking it being honored for her signifi- of Amy Hänaiali‘i Gilliom. up a notch,” said event chair cant contribution to native arts, Maui Arts & Cultural and club member Reynold along with Mary Smith, an Hawaiiʼs Ocean Lifestyle Magazine Center, Maui. $10-$38. 808- Freitas of the March 4 event. HCCH member described as 242-7469. “We have a great program a strong “behind-the-scenes” - NHAWAIIANA HANANA • • ENGLISH EVENTS PEPELUALI2006 | 17 Embracing Change Museum specialist and one of torical pieces associated with By Sterling Kini Wong the organizers of the project, the season of Lono have been Publications Editor said that by examining the incorporated into the exhibit, chant, the Ho‘ohuli exhibit to act as a cultural founda- bout three years before “gives Hawaiians a chance to tion for the project and to pro- Christian missionaries talk about social justice and vide a connection between the Aarrived in Hawai‘i, an sovereignty issues in such a contemporary artists and their oracle named Kapihe foretold of way that other exhibits don’t küpuna, Kahanu said. a dramatic change in Hawaiian really allow.” society, one that would result The centerpiece of the exhib- in the fall of the chiefs and it is a mural of the E Iho ana the ancient kapu system, and ‘o Luna chant painted onto 40 “Ho‘ohuli, mark the ascent of the common mahogany boards. The mural To Turn Around” people. was created by 24 students Bishop Museum’s new from Kamehameha Schools, Through March 12 Hawaiian Hall Vestibule Gallery and Hakipu‘u, Hälau Lökahi exhibit – called “Ho‘ohuli, and Kamakau charter schools. Bishop Museum To Turn Around” – explores The exhibit also features con- Hawaiian Hall Kapihe’s inspiring chant, E temporary artwork created by Vestibule Gallery Iho ana ‘o Luna, which speaks 14 other Native Hawaiian art- Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. of change being a catalyst for ists, most of whom are rela- strength and unity. tively unknown. Admission fees apply Noelle Kahanu, a Bishop Several of the museum’s his-

One of 40 decorated mahogany boards that comprise a mural created by high school students, which is featured in the “Ho‘ohuli, To Turn Around” exhibit. Photo: courtesy of Bishop Museum. HE HO‘OLAHA – Advertisement DECLARATION CALLING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE IWI KUPUNA (ANCESTRAL REMAINS) AND MOEPÜ (FUNERARY OBJECTS) OF THE HONOKOA, KAWAIHAE BURIAL CAVES

WE BELIEVE IN MAINTAINING THE SANCTITY OF THE KAWAIHAE BURIAL CAVES. The ceremonial burial of iwi kupuna (ancestral Native Hawaiian remains) and moepü (funerary objects) involves great secrecy in order to protect the burial site and ensure the peace and sanctity of ancestors who have passed away, as well as the spiritual, physi- cal, and psychological well-being of their descendants. The desecration of burials (such as the exposure or destruction of bones, robbing funerary objects, or otherwise disturbing the site) results in great cultural and religious harm to both the ancestors and to the descendants, as well as spiritual exile in the afterlife for people implicated in the re-desecration.

WE SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REPATRIATE ANCESTRAL REMAINS AND FUNERARY OBJECTS TO THEIR RIGHTFUL RESTING PLACE THROUGH THE NAGPRA PROCESS. The 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) sought to repair harm done to Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians whose gravesites were desecrated by the United States. The NAGPRA process has resulted in the repatriation (return to Native soil) of over 3,500 iwi küpuna and moepü from numerous federally funded institutions such as the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum (BPBM).

WE AFFIRM THAT THE KAWAIHAE BURIAL CAVES REPATRIATION IS COMPLETE. In February 2000, Hui Mälama reburied numerous sets of iwi küpuna and 83 moepü in the Kawaihae caves they came from, an action that was in line with the official positions taken by the three other claimants at the time (Hawai‘i Island Burial Council, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands). After reburial occurred, nine additional claimants (not including Nä Lei Ali‘i o Kawänanakoa) stepped forward, and in 2001 the NAGPRA process was completed with all 13 claimant organizations agreeing to disagree in a “Document of Truth and Agreement” (signed by L. Suganuma).

WE CALL FOR JUDGE DAVID EZRA TO: 1) HALT ALL EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE THE MOEPÜ THUS UNDOING THE NAGPRA PROCESS AND 2) VACATE ALL ORDERS OF IMPRISONMENT, INCLUDING CONFINEMENT, OF EDWARD HALEALOHA AYAU. December 27, 2005, Judge David Ezra held Hui Mälama’s executive director (Edward Halealoha Ayau), Kumu (Pua Kanahele) and board members (Charles Maxwell, William Aila, and Antoinette Freitas) in contempt of court for refusing to reveal the exact location of the moepü from Kawaihae, an act that would force Hui Mälama to violate its cultural and religious beliefs and go against the request of the majority of claimants in the Kawaihae case to leave the iwi kupuna and moepü undisturbed. Judge Ezra’s action is a result of a larger effort by L. Suganuma (Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts), A. Kawänanakoa (Nä Lei Ali‘i o Kawänanakoa), and W. Brown (BPBM) to re-enter the burial caves, retrieve the moepü, and re-start the NAGPRA process that has already been declared complete. If this course of action sees through, all past, present, and future efforts to repatriate and rebury iwi kupuna and moepü through the NAGPRA process will be in jeopardy. The imprisonment of Edward Halealoha Ayau also represents a new threat to all Hawaiians who wish to uphold their religious and cultural beliefs with- out persecution. These precedents will impact Native Americans and Alaskan Natives who similarly struggle to maintain and protect the sanctity of their burial sites and ancestors through the NAGPRA process. The organizations, families, and individuals listed below affirm this declaration:

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS Honolulu, O‘ahu Konanui ‘Ohana ‘Aiea, O‘ahu ( Phoenix, AZ) John Hilt ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani Coalition Espere ‘Ohana Pähoa, Hawai‘i Tsuha ‘Ohana Vicky Holt-Takamine Native Hawaiian Advisory Council Wainiha, Kaua‘i Kuoha ‘Ohana Kahakuloa, Maui Liana Iaea Honda PA‘I Foundation De Coito Ohana Waimänalo, O‘ahu Tyson Gomez ‘Ohana Brenda Jose Känäwao Kea‘au, Hawai‘i Lindsey ‘Ohana Wainiha, Kaua‘i George Kaapana Nä Maka Häloa DeFries ‘Ohana Kula, Maui Uehara-Tilton ‘Ohana Pi‘ilani Ka‘awaloa Läläkea Foundation Kaläwahine Homestead, O‘ahu Mahi ‘Ohana ‘Aiea, O‘ahu ( Phoenix,AZ) Kainani Kahaunaele Nä Wai ‘Awa‘awa Holi ‘Ohana Anahola, Kauai Waiau-Wright ‘Ohana Camille Kalama He ‘Ohe Hanapëpë, Kaua‘i Mahi-Higa ‘Ohana Kalapana, Hawai‘i Pualani Kauila Hale Noa Hökülani Holt-Padilla‘Ohana Anahola, Kaua‘i Williams ‘Ohana Sabra Kauka Mana Maoli Kauahea, Maui Matsuyama ‘Ohana Lahaina, Maui L. Këhaulani Kekua Aloha Friday Productions Hind ‘Ohana Keaukaha, Hawai’i Young, Kanalu ‘Ohana Lady K. Kekua NATV Pictures, LLC Pälolo, O‘ahu McGuire ‘Ohana O‘ahu, Maui, Kona Hawai‘i Kekuewa Kikiloi N ä ‘Api‘iali‘i Holoholo Hussey ‘Ohana Kailua, O‘ahu Wright-Peralto ‘Ohana Kahiwaonälani Küpahu Queens, Hawai‘i Kohala, Hawai‘i McKeague ‘Ohana Puna, Hawai‘i (Antioch, CA) Ku‘uleimoanike‘ala Küpahu Ke Kahua Pa‘a Johns ‘Ohana Honouliuli, O‘ahu Wright-Yamaguchi ‘Ohana Tiana Laranio NOA (Not of Amerikkka) Pana‘ewa, Hawai‘i Nahale-a ‘Ohana Puna, Hawai‘i (Oakley, CA) Jay Lehuloa Paia‘a‘ala Productions Ka‘awaloa ‘Ohana Pana‘ewa Hawai‘i Wright-Betts ‘Ohana Maelia Loebenstein Carter Kauahea, Inc Puna, Hawai‘i Nakea ‘Ohana Pähoa, Hawai‘i Vince Keala Lucero ‘Äpono ‘Ia, LLC. Ka‘iana Haili ‘Ohana O‘ahu Wright-Ka‘aihue ‘Ohana Noewehikëhauokalani C. Mahi Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation Hilo, Hawai‘i Näleimaile ‘Ohana Pähoa, Hawai‘i Makana Martin Nä Lei Na‘auao Ka‘iliwai ‘Ohana Hilo, Hawai‘i Richard McCarty LIST OF INDIVIDUALS Nä Pualei o Likolehua Kona Hawai‘i Nihipali ‘Ohana Vicky McCarty Ali‘i Alapa‘i Hälau Ke‘alaokamaile Kalei ‘Ohana O‘ahu Leonora Orr A. Aikäne Alapa‘i Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima Pana‘ewa Hawai‘i Osorio ‘Ohana Andre Perez Ku‘ulei Alfiche Hälau Nä Mamo O Pu‘uanahulu Kam ‘Ohana Pälolo, O‘ahu John Peterson Ka‘apuwai Alfiche Hälau o ke ‘A‘ali‘i Kü Makani Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Pä ‘Ohana Loko‘olu Quintero Kahi Brooks K a Pä Hula O Kauanoe Kanaele-Kenao ‘Ohana Kauai, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i Jeanne Rabold Loui Cabebe O Wa‘ahila Kohala, Hawai‘i Perry ‘Ohana Keali‘i Reichel Këhau Cachola-Abad Hälau o Kawainuhi Kanahele ‘Ohana, O‘ahu Layne Richards Kevin Chang Hälau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai Pana‘ewa, Hawai‘i Purdy ‘Ohana Brett Robbins Sonny Ching Hälau Nä Lei Kaumaka O Uka Kanïnau ‘Ohana Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i Lana Ululani Robbins Shay Conant Nä Maile Kü Honua Wainiha, Kaua‘i Segismundo Ohana Lisa Noelani Robbins ‘Ihilani Chu Pä‘ü O Hi‘iaka-Wailuku, Maui Keali‘ikanakaoleohaililani ‘Ohana Kapahi, Kaua‘i Kimie Sadoyama Mälia Davidson Papa Laua‘e O Makana, Kaua’i Ka‘ü Hawai‘i Stibbard ‘Ohana Kapua Sawyer Kamana‘opono Keaweamahi ‘Ohana Kahuku, O‘ahu Doreen Ka‘aumoana Soares LIST OF FAMILIES Davidson-Robinson Silva Decker Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Tengan ‘Ohana Pilialoha Teves Ahi‘ena O Puna ‘Ohana Nälani Garmon Kekahuna ‘Ohana Mänoa O‘ahu Leipuaahi Wann Puna, Hawai‘i Puamana Guyang O‘ahu Thomas Higashi Jr. ‘Ohana Kiele Makana Williams Ahi‘ena-Kanahele ‘Ohana Kapena Haumea Kekua ‘Ohana Waipahu, O‘ahu Ron Williams Jr. Pana‘ewa, Hawai‘i Glenn Higa Sr. Anahola, Kaua‘i Thomas Higashi Sr. ‘Ohana Bob Zauner Cabebe ‘Ohana Kamaleionälani Higa Kelekolio ‘Ohana Honolua, Honoköhau, Maui Christopher Zauner Hanapëpë, Kaua‘i Kia‘ipono Higa Keaukaha, Hawai‘i Tilton/ Degan ‘Ohana Chu ‘Ohana Makamaeonälani Higa LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE • ENGLISH MESSAGES PEPELUALI2006 | 19

Native Leadership Forum a purposeful Mahalo, City Council and inspiring start to the new year Haunani Apoliona, MSW Rowena Akana Chairperson Trustee, At-large and Geneology and Its Place in Passing Trustee, At-large or the reasons for the passage of the Apology Values Through Our Ancestors”), Bill that President Bill Clinton signed into law Richard Paglinawan (on “The Concept in 1993. With less than 10 minutes to speak, I of Kuleana” and “Leadership in Lua briefly covered how the Apology Bill set into and Ho‘oponopono Practices”) and Aunty motion a process for reconciliation between Mälia Craver (on “Lökahi is 24 Hours a the Native Hawaiians and the United States, Day”). This panel of esteemed küpuna which is the whole purpose of the Akaka elevated the critical importance of the Bill. loha mai e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, nä values, the practices, the protocols of our no‘ai käkou. Special thanks go out Then it was Burgess’ turn to speak. Here are pulapula a Häloa, mai Hawai‘i culture that will distinguish our Native to the nine City Council members just a few of the things she said: 1) She asked Aa Ni‘ihau a puni ke ao mäla- Hawaiian nation from any other native ‘Awho, on Dec. 7, 2005, voted to whether it was fair to non-Hawaiian busi- malama. nation or non-native government going reject a settlement proposal that would have nesses if Hawaiian businesses paid no taxes; January 2006 marked the gathering forward. Reminding attendees that striv- allowed private homes to be built in pristine 2) She asked whether we are all Americans of Native Hawaiian, American Indian ing to balance the higher power, our envi- Waimea Valley. The crucial vote paved the and why should Hawaiians be different; 3) and Alaska Native leaders in Hawai‘i ronment and our humanity that sustained way for a new negotiated settlement between She said that if the Akaka Bill passes, non- at the 2006 Native Leadership Forum, our elders in this pae ‘äina in time past, all interested parties that will eventually allow Hawaiians will have to face the question of “Native Leadership and the Challenges millennia-old values and practices, serve OHA to take ownership of the valley. Those returning all of their lands; 4) She said that Ahead, Protecting Sovereignty, Culture, to keep us focused to lead with culture as community members who testified before federal recognition will give Hawaiians more Homelands and Resource Rights, and the foundation of our leadership. the City Council to save the valley should power and money to corrupt our state and Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency.” On Jan. 10, Native Hawaiian Session be proud of a job well done. As a Hawaiian, federal elected officials who already can’t The Forum focus and context noted in II, “Approaches to Hawaiian Leadership” it fills my heart with joy that our state motto say “no” to Hawaiians. She even said that our the forum agenda said: “Native America was moderated by Mähealani Wendt, with is alive and well: Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘äina i governor is misguided for her support of the is in a time of transition. Native leaders presenters Tommy Kaulukukui Jr. (on ka pono. Akaka Bill; and 5) She said that the Akaka who have fought to preserve the rights of “Hawaiian Leadership”), Winona Rubin The new $14.1-million settlement will be Bill sets up a separate class of people. Native people to self-determination and (on “Staying the Course”) and David paid for by the U.S. Army ($3.5 million, nego- I was appalled by Sandra Burgess’ ridicu- self-governance, and who have so effec- Burge (on “Increasing Your Effectiveness tiated by the non-profit Trust for Public Land), lous statements. She gave no facts to support tively built upon the foundation of Native as a Native Hawaiian Leader”). This OHA ($2.9 million), DLNR ($1.6 million), her position and basically told the audience sovereignty forged by those who came panel of esteemed mentors reminded the Audubon Society ($1 million, advanced that the world would end if the Akaka Bill before them, seek to assure that there Native Hawaiian attendees of the fact by OHA) and the city ($5.1 million). Once the passes. I did my best to explain in my one- will be a cadre of younger Native people and wisdom that “not all knowledge is deal is approved by the City Council, Waimea minute rebuttal that the Akaka Bill: 1) Doesn’t who are prepared to assume the respon- taught in one school – a‘ohe pau ka Valley will finally be preserved in perpetuity. allow Hawaiians to be exempt from state or sibilities of leadership in the twenty-first ‘ike i ka hälau ho‘okahi.” Each mentor I am personally elated for the North Shore federal taxes; 2) Doesn’t allow Hawaiian- century. The outstanding Native leaders brought into focus the kuleana of both residents and environmental activists who owned businesses to have an unfair advantage of our time embrace and reflect the val- role and responsibility as we strive for brought this issue to OHA. None of this over non-Hawaiian businesses; 3) Doesn’t ues of the Native communities that they holistic well-being in our approaches would have happened if it were not for their allow Hawaiians to expel non-Hawaiians or serve. These leaders understand that it is to Hawaiian leadership. The luncheon persistent efforts. the military from their lands; 4) Doesn’t set only with roots firmly implanted in the speaker on “Courage In Leadership” OHA will continue to be vigilant about for- up a separate class of people; and 5) Whatever history and the culture that inform Native on Jan. 11 was OHA Trustee Oswald mer ali‘i lands that are up for sale. Negotiations documents are created by the new government values will the tree of leadership grow tall Stender on “Commitment, Courage and are currently taking place between all parties must be reviewed by the Department of the and be able to withstand the strong winds Execution.” concerned to preserve Moanalua Valley. I have Interior, and any settlements would have to that historically have buffeted the fates of Session III that afternoon, “Elected no doubt we will succeed if we can generate be approved by the state and federal govern- Native people.” Leaders,” was moderated by retired the same cooperation and support that saved ments. This allows for checks and balances. Sessions, inclusive of Native judge Walter Heen, with presenters Mike Waimea Valley. Listening to Sandra Burgess opened my Hawaiians, American Indians and Alaska McCartney (on “Know Why You’re Akaka Bill update: eyes to her and her group’s true motives. They Natives, were convened in the mornings Running”) and myself (on “Taking That On Jan. 11, I was invited to speak about want to create an “US AGAINST THEM” on Jan. 9-11. Native Hawaiian leaders Big Step”). the merits of the Akaka Bill at the Small mentality by scaring people into believing the who were in attendance for the forum This panel underscored the necessity Business Hawai‘i’s (SBH) annual confer- Akaka Bill will hurt them. Let me be absolute- extended into three afternoon sessions led of “honest self-assessment” should one ence. Also speaking was Akaka Bill detractor ly clear that it is not Native Hawaiians who are by Native Hawaiians to continue dialogue be considering a run for public office and Sandra Burgess, who is one of the plaintiffs in creating this kind of fearful atmosphere. and deliberations in the conference within the recognition that “politics is the most the Arakaki lawsuit and the wife of William We must all find a way to come together, the conference entitled Native Hawaiian hazardous of all professions. There is no Burgess, the owner of the anti-Akaka Bill both Hawaiians and kama‘äina, united in our Leadership Conference, “Developing other in which a man (person) can hope to website Aloha For All. I was grateful for the common goal, to counter this divisive atti- Leadership for the Hawaiian Nation.” do so much good to his fellow creatures opportunity to address this auspicious group tude and stop the noxious seeds of hate that On Jan. 9, the Native Hawaiian – and neither is there any in which by because if I hadn’t, they probably would have Burgess’ group is planting from taking perma- Session I, “Culture as a Foundation for mere loss of nerve, he may do as much only heard Burgess’ false, fear-mongering and nent root in Hawai‘i. I mua e Hawai‘i nei! Leadership,” was moderated by profes- widespread harm.” downright racist remarks. For more information on important sor Lilikalä Kame‘eleihiwa, with pre- A purposeful start to the second half of It was clear that the SBH audience had Hawaiian issues, check out my website at senters John Keola Lake (on “Protocols this decade to be sure. 15/48 very little knowledge of Hawai‘i’s annexation www.rowenaakana.org. 20 | PEPELUALI2006 LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE • ENGLISH MESSAGES

Don’t forget TCOYD, and it’s OHA’s 2006 legislative outlook not too late for flu shot Dante Keala Carpenter Colette Y. Machado It will not prevent “influenza-like” illnesses - Hawai‘i Revised Statutes chapters Trustee, O‘ahu Trustee, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i caused by other viruses. It takes about two 103D and 103F. Essentially, OHA can weeks for protection to develop after the no longer have these services auto- shot, and protection can last up to a year. matically placed into its annual budget Influenza vaccine can be given to people request to the Legislature. six months of age and older. It is recom- Spurred by recent Internet auction mended for people who are at risk of seri- postings of Hawaiian artifacts, one ous influenza or its complications and for of fifteen new bills in OHA’s 2006 loha mai käkou. One last remind- people who can spread influenza to those at ast year, the Office of Hawaiian Legislative Package aims to prohibit er to my fellow diabetics and high risk. People at high risk for complica- Affairs celebrated its 25th the sale and purchase of such cultur- Acaregivers: the “Taking Control tions are: Lanniversary – a quarter of a ally sensitive items online. It also of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) – Conference All children 6-23 months of age. century since its debut in November establishes the category of crime and & Health Fair” is scheduled for Saturday, People 65 years of age and older. 1980. Amid a sea of political and penalties for selling or purchasing an Feb. 11, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center Residents of long-term care facilities legal challenges, OHA’s journey has antiquity in violation of the law. in Honolulu and Sunday, Feb. 12, at the housing persons with chronic medical con- evolved to include the foundations for Another new measure would require Kaunakakai Senior Center on Moloka‘i. For ditions. a Hawaiian nation. While the Native a percentage of all public elementary, more information, please call my office at People who have long-term health prob- Hawaiian Government Reorganization intermediate and high schools to offer 594-1854. As I stated on ‘Ölelo Community lems with: heart disease, kidney disease, Act lingers in Washington, D.C., OHA Hawaiian language courses. The mea- Television: from my OHA trustee allow- lung disease and metabolic disease, such as moves forward with the introduction sure also offers a Hawaiian language ance, I’ll pay the TCOYD conference fee diabetes, asthma, anemia and other blood of our 2006 Legislative Package to the teacher loan fund be established to for the first 100 Hawaiians who call my disorders. state Legislature. aid teachers who make the commit- office. Check out OHA’s ‘Ölelo roundtable People with certain conditions that can OHA’s 2006 Legislative Package ment to teach Hawaiian in public production on the topic of diabetes sched- cause breathing problems. will revive bills from 2005 that were schools. uled for Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. on People with a weakened immune system. held, including a bill that would help Also part of the package is a bill channel 53. People 6 months to 18 years of age on clarify the revenues derived from that will allow OHA to develop hous- Did you get your influenza (“flu”) shot? long-term aspirin treatment. the lands comprising the public land ing projects exempt from all statutes, Many physicians ran out of the flu vaccine Women who will be pregnant during the trust. On Sept. 12, 2001, the Hawai‘i ordinances, charter provisions and last year but now have it available. Let me flu season. Supreme Court invalidated Act 304, rules of any governmental agency share the following excerpts from a flyer put When should I get influenza vaccine? the law that had previously determined relating to planning, districting, zon- out by the Department of Health and Human The best time to get influenza vaccine is OHA’s share of ceded lands revenue. ing, constructive standards for sub- Services, Center for Disease Control and in October or November. Influenza season Other bills related to ceded lands divisions development and improve- Prevention and the National Immunization usually peaks in February, but it can peak aim to prevent the alienation, sale and ment of land, and the construction of Program: any time from November through May. So exchange of lands that are or may be units. This effort is geared towards Why get vaccinated? getting the vaccine in December, or even part of the state’s ceded lands trust. finding a solution to Hawai‘i’s afford- Influenza is a very contagious disease. later can be beneficial in most years. Most In the last several years, OHA has able housing crisis. It is caused by the influenza virus, which people need one flu shot each year. actively opposed these types of land Two kuleana land bills were sub- spreads from infected persons to the nose What are the risks from inactivated influ- transactions and hopes to gain legisla- mitted this session in addition to the or throat of others. Anyone can get influ- enza vaccine? tive support of this stance. one that was revived from last ses- enza. For most people, it lasts only a few A vaccine, like any medicine, could pos- Another revived measure asks for sion, which seeks tax exemptions for days. It can cause fever, sore throat, chills, sibly cause serious problems, such as severe the representation of the Office of qualified landowners. fatigue, cough, headache and muscle aches. allergic reactions. You may experience the Hawaiian Affairs on the state Board The first measure terminates the Influenza can lead to pneumonia and can be following mild problems: soreness, redness, of Land and Natural Resources, the requirement that the Department of dangerous for people with heart or breathing or swelling where the shot was given, fever state Land Use Commission and the Land and Natural Resources has to conditions. Influenza vaccine can prevent and aches. These types of problems usually public advisory body for coastal zone approve an OHA plan for the use and influenza. begin soon after the shot and last one to management. The bill requests that the management of kuleana lands before Who should get inactivated influenza two days. governor appoint one member to each such lands can escheat to OHA; and vaccine? It’s not too late to contact your physician of these bodies from separate lists of makes OHA a party to all actions to There are two types of influenza vaccine: or health center to get your flu shot. Mark nominees submitted by OHA. quiet title to kuleana land in which 1) an inactivated (killed) vaccine, given as a your 2006 calendars for the next flu season Part of OHA’s Biennium Budget escheat is an issue, regardless of when shot, has been used in the United States for shot in October, if you’ve already got this approved in the last session involved the escheat is alleged to have control. many years; and 2) a live, weakened vaccine season’s shot. Hopefully, the flu bug will a major change in the way OHA The second bill will bar claims to was licensed in 2003. It is sprayed into the pass you by! supports Hawaiian programs like Alu kuleana lands based on adverse pos- nostrils. As always, my staff and I invite your Like Inc., the Native Hawaiian Legal session. Influenza viruses are constantly changing. comments on the above or any other con- Corporation and Nä Pua No‘eau. The As in the years previous, OHA will Influenza vaccines are updated every year, cerns within our purview. My OHA access Legislature mandated that financial continue to remind lawmakers, both and an annual vaccination is recommended. numbers are: phone: 594-1854, fax: 594- support of these programs shall be locally and nationally, of their duty For most people influenza vaccine prevents 0210 and e-mail address: [email protected]. completed through a competitive to put in high priority and ultimately serious illness caused by the influenza virus. Mälama pono, a hui hou. bidding process in accordance with resolve Native Hawaiian issues. 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we will find the task challenging by those we must commit to the task, knowing that Leadership is commitment, who scream “racism” and “divisive.” As many will push us to the edge; but we must leaders, we face those who disagree with stay the course and find the courage to rise courage and execution our views and will try to scuttle our efforts. above the name calling, disappointments Oz Stender Many who disagree with us will be non- and frustrations that come with the territory Trustee, At-large of information is by “networking.” While Hawaiians, but there are also Hawaiians of being a leader in the public arena. the quantity and quality of the information that share that same attitude. Those of us I challenge each of you to make the gathered is important, the timeliness and at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs face these commitment and then execute the plan usefulness of the information is also impor- challenges daily. for success. tant. It is not so much what we know, but Once we have accepted these challenges, when we know it and how we use it. Fourth are the values of truthfulness and integrity. Too many times we hear of Refocus our efforts on the ach of us should prepare to assume businesses and organizations that fall into leadership roles so that we can help trouble because their leaders lacked integ- Akaka Bill in the new year Eto build our Hawaiian nation. While rity and succumbed to their weakness of there is no magic formula for leadership character. As leaders, we must be bold in Boyd P. Mossman development, I believe there are key points what we stand for; however, we must also Trustee, Maui our own independent country, I would say that will help in creating and enhancing be careful of what we fall for. that past history, emotion and international qualities of any individual assuming a lead- Fifth, it is important that each of us law cannot stand up to the law of the land, ership role. understands that to lead is to serve – service reality and progress. In any event, I would It has been said that some are born great to country, community, and above all, your encourage those who believe that the United leaders and some achieve to become great constituents. Our constituents should be our Nations can be of any benefit to Hawaiians leaders. Then there are some who hire number one priority; they deserve a leader to continue to seek that venue for resolution public relations firms to make them leaders. who acts for their betterment. As leaders, of their concerns and demands. But please Kamehameha the Great set the example for we must know and respect our constituents. loha all. The year 2006 is on its don’t continue to undermine the efforts being a great leader. The Hawaiian values of We must know the needs, emotions and way, and each second that goes by of the rest of us who are merely trying to kuleana, lökahi, ha‘aha‘a, mälama, laulima, family of our constituents. We must have Ais irretrievable with no exchanges secure survival for our people and fight off ho‘oponopono and aloha help make great compassion, balanced by a sense of practi- allowed. So we should plan now for tomor- the challenges against us in court. leaders. These values should be the ones cality, and be willing to sacrifice self-inter- row. Indeed, we are who we are, not who As we enter the new year and as Congress that we live by. If we, as Hawaiians, expect est to give service, to achieve the greater we were, and though we learn from who we hopefully considers the Akaka Bill, we to lead our people in this Western society, good, to serve the greatest number. If we were, we need to prepare for tomorrow, not should all be praying for, working on and we must know and understand the nomen- cannot be an example of a good leader, then yesterday. For Hawaiians the future holds helping with getting it passed. There is clature and rules of behavior in a Western we will have to be a horrible warning as a much if Congress and the courts will recog- really no alternative. Without it, we will setting, while sharing our Hawaiian cultural bad leader. nize us as they have the Native Americans say goodbye to the brunt of funding for values of leadership. Finally, a leader must make a commit- and Alaskan Natives. The rhetoric of the Hawaiian-based programs, from education First, each of us must build character. ment to lead. And to lead, a leader must opposition continues, the lawsuits continue, to housing to health to employment to lan- The greatest characteristics we can and have the courage to do what we must. This the politicians in Washington are not yet guage to business to grants and loans. As we should possess are humility, honesty and leads to execution. The ability to accept committed, and our own people fail to say goodbye, so will the rest of Hawai‘i say compassion. Besides character, each of responsibility is the measure of the man. If understand the urgency and how critical it goodbye to the term “N(n)ative Hawaiian” us must also build a reputation. Character a leader is doing his or her best, there will is that we stand up for our future, now. It is and all it stands for, as we are assimilated encompasses what we stand for, and reputa- be no time to worry about failure. Every imperative that we continue to be educated into the rest of the population of Hawai‘i; all tion encompasses what we fall for. Each of decision made – even unpopular ones – can and understand our options then seek out to be then called “Hawaiians.” I recognize us must demonstrate the value of ha‘aha‘a. sometimes be distasteful, put you and your the best one as we approach that day in his- that there are some Hawaiians who want Second, it is important that each of us career at risk, and be hurtful to others and tory that the courts make a final decision as this, and they are suing us. But for the sake develops strong communication skills. We to yourself. Many times leaders may be that to our fate as a people. of the majority of Hawaiians, the state of must learn how to speak so that we can “lone voice.” However, a leader must be Our attorneys continue to advise us that Hawai‘i and our children, we cannot give be heard and understood. We must learn decisive based on the information at hand the Akaka Bill will be of infinite worth up this fight. how to write; our writing must portray the – with commitment and courage. Execution to our success in court and that without it What if we lose in Congress? We con- proper tone, presentation, vocabulary and will follow. we will likely fail in our quest to achieve tinue to fight in court, but with two hands level of understanding of the recipient, so There are two main reasons why people self-determination. We continue to face the tied behind our backs. What if we lose in that our message can be understood without fail: first is irresponsibility, second is fear. challenge of equal rights and argue within court? See the above. As many recognize, the help of body language. Body language In decision-making, it is always better to our constitution that plenary powers under what is good for Hawaiians will be good for includes facial expressions, hand and body be approximately right than to be precisely the Commerce Clause trumps the 14th Hawai‘i, and what is bad for Hawaiians will motions, and tone of voice. We must read wrong! Amendment. We may argue, but without the be bad for Hawai‘i. What to do? Register with understanding. The most important It is my hope that each of us will commit Akaka Bill our argument is a hollow one. now for Kau Inoa and secure a vote for thing when receiving oral communication ourselves to lead our people in achieving We need to recognize that the United yourself when the time comes. Volunteer is to hear what is not being said. Nothing is recognition as the sovereign group we once Nations, for all the good it may do, is not your time. Flood the papers with your let- so simple that it cannot be misunderstood were. To be accepted among the world a viable solution to our problem. We are ters. Call your mainland friends and fam- by the recipient. communities as a people who have regained American citizens living in the United States ily and ask them to contact their senators Third, we must gather information that special status as indigenous people of our and are subject to U.S. laws – not U.N. laws. and representatives and tell them “please is of high quality and that is truthful. One land begins with recognition by the United For those who believe that someone will don’t forget America’s forgotten people, of the best ways to develop good sources States. As we proceed along this journey, rescue us poor Hawaiians and secure for us support S. 147.” 22 | PEPELUALI2006 HO‘OHUI HAWAIIAN‘OHANA • • FAMILY ENGLISH REUNIONS

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Aki/Kaiahua — The descendants of ently have information on Manuel “Mano” mail at 6403 Gifford Lane, Temple Hills, home, 808-567-6221; e-mail, joreenn. July 6, 2006. The theme is “To Bring William Joseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaina (our grandfather), Louise Edith MD 20748; email Ekonohia@comcast. [email protected] Together.” It is being planned by the Kaiahua will hold a family reunion July Kaina, John D. Kaina Sr and Antonio net; or call (301) 440-7586. great-grandchildren of Louis K. Pelekane 13-16, 2006 in Wailua, Moloka‘i. For “Akoni” Kaina. While there are other Makakoa/Keonaona — We are seeking Sr. Family members include Michael, information, call Lu Ann Mahiki Lankford- names given as the children of David and Kukahiko — We are planning a fam- the descendants of Makakoa and her hus- Sammy Pelekane, George I. Pelekane, Faborito at 668-9006. Nellie, we have no other information on ily reunion of the descendants of John band, Keonaona, of Nähiku, Maui. They James Kimo Pelekane, Charles Adam them besides their names: Joseph Kaina, Kukahiko and his wives Kamaka and had three daughters. The first was Maryann Pelekane, Francis Pelekane, Margret Haumea/Kanei — We are seeking the David Kaina, Samuel Kaina I, Samuel Halulukahi for July 21-23, 2006, at the Kalani Keonaona, who was born in 1881 Kaelemakakule, Agnes Fernandez, descendants of David Bonaparte Haumea, Kaina II, Samuel Kaina III, Paka Pelekane Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Kïhei, and married John Kawaakoa. Together Rose Frost, Elizabeth Libby (last name of Hamoa, Häna, Maui, who was married Kaina, Kaliko James Kaina, Charles Maui. John Kukahiko resided in Mäkena Maryann and John had 11 children: Annie unknown) and William Pelekane. For to Georgiana Kanei, of Wainiha, Hanalei, Piiana Kaina, Palipa Parish Kaina, Paul and Lahaina, Maui. Nä mo‘opuna are (married Simanu Afoa), Minnie (m: Chun information, call steering committee gen- Kaua‘i. Their children are: Emma, Alice, Helemano Kaina and Alex Alika Kaina. If asking all descendants of Keolakai, Nui), Aberham (m: Domotila Kaawa), eral chairperson Romeo (Baba) Ignacio Mary (married Fetuli Lefiti), Samuel you have any information, contact Kaleo Kauwekane, Kalelau, Lu‘uwai, Mahele, David (m: Francis Miller), Sammuel at 808-938-8171; Theodore (Maluhia) (married Irene Kanoa), David Jr. (mar- Kaina at 248-7807 or email Kaleo@yours. Haehae, Ka‘aipuni, Halemanu, Ka‘ahanui, (m: Rebecca Aviado), Emily (m: Mack “Teddy Boy” Benedicto at 808-960-0651; ried Mary Tai Hook), Hannah (married com; or Kepano Kaina at 248-8759 or Moloa, Annie and Keanu to join in this Kalalau), Jenny, Edward, Maria, Nancy Donovan Daog at 808-937-3957; Agnes Herman Meyers), Lily (married Frank email [email protected]. celebration. We are asking for all family (m: Fred Cordeiro) and John Jr. (m: Harue (Ipo) Benedicto at 808-989-8686; Louis Martin), Ruth, Joseph (married Ella members to submit update information on Segawa). Makakoa and Keonaona’s sec- K. Pelekane Jr. at 808-345-2070; or Rose Kapahu), Elizabeth (married Santos Kalilikane/Pali — The descendants of names, and home and e-mail addresses to ond child was Maria Kanuha Keonaona, K. (Chief) Pacheco at 808-963-6807. Valmoja), Kalanihou (married Uming George Kalilikane Sr., who married to one of the following committee chairper- who had 13 children with Ahnew Chun: Valmoja); Bonaparte, Mary Ann “Dora” Lizzie Pali, are planning a simple ‘ohana sons so that we can keep everyone updat- Mary (m: Tripp), Joseph (m: Lucile Ing), Thompson — The descendants of William (married Saturnino Pimentel), Benjamin reunion tentatively scheduled for August ed. Contact people are: Pünohu AhSau at Josephine, Christina (m: James Awana), Thompson and Mary Sherman, of Kainaliu, (married Jane Dela Cruz) and John (mar- 2006. For information, contact Henry omomo_me@ hotmail.com; Anela Rosa at Abbey (m: William Cordes), Pali, Cecilia Kona and later Nu‘uanu, will hold a family ried Eleanor T.H. “Lady”). We would Kaiawe Tripp Makanani at 870-897-7208 [email protected]; Leinä‘ala Kuloloio (m: Clemens Young), Cathrine (m: James reunion July 21-23, 2006, in Honua‘ino, like our Haumea and Kanei ‘ohana to or 696-0321; or David Kalilikane at 668- Vedder at [email protected]. We Ng), Emily (m: David Keahi), Richard (m: Kona. William and Mary married in 1863 contact us, so that we may gather more 0614. can also be reached by mail at The 2006 Hannah), Benjamin (m: Henrietta), Paul and had seven children: William (Kamala) genealogy information and have a fam- Kukahiko Planning Committee, P.O. Box and Lawrence (m: Lana Soon). Makakoa of Maui; Caroline (Frank Chaney) of ily gathering this summer on O‘ahu. Call Kekahuna — I am seeking relatives in the 12243, Lahaina, HI 96761. and Keonaona’s final child was Emily O‘ahu; Ellen (David Kalani Morton) of Frencha Kalilimoku (daughter of Mary Hawaiian islands. My ‘ohana is Kekahuna. Keonaona. We are tentatively planning a Maui and O‘ahu; John of O‘ahu; Louisa Ann “Dora” Pimentel) at 259-7222, or My father is a Kekahuna. His dad is Kuwehie/Itoa — I am seeking informa- large reunion for July 2006 in Nänäkuli, Ana (Frank Poor) of O‘ahu; Charles email at [email protected]. David Noeau Kekahuna. My father is tion on my ‘ohana. My great-grandpar- Hawai‘i. To participate in the monthly Edward Kealakekua (Annie Akuini, Amoe one of nine children. My grandfather’s ents are Paiaulani Kuwehie and Kaipuaina ‘ohana reunion meetings, contact Kimo Ahlo, Isabelle Namauu, Lillian Eckart) of Ka‘auwai — After a long 17-year wait, wife is Emily A. Haae. I’m trying to Kuihewa Itoa. Their children were: Keliihua Kelii at 668-7650 or 696-0321; or Uncle Maui; and Mena (Franklin Ferguson) of nä mo‘opuna of Isaiah Kalunakanawai meet any relatives to this ‘ohana. I was Keakawaiula, Keliiohule Namahana, Ben Awana at 668-7618. O‘ahu. For information, visit Thompson- Ka‘auwai and Daisy Contrades are plan- told that the Kekahuna ‘ohana is huge, Kilauea Papalauahi, Halemaumau reunion2006.com; email info@thompson- ning a family reunion to be held July 7-9, and I’m working on the family gene- Haumea Hamau, Mahi (Mahihelelima), Pelekane — To all the descendants of reunion2006.com; or call Lori Thompson 2006, on Kaua‘i. Nä mo‘opuna are asking alogy. If you have any information on Kinolaukahalemoeikeanu-Kekaula, Samson K. Pelekane and Mary Kaaua, Weeks at 808-322-2069 or Karen Ching for all family members to submit updated the Kekahuna or Haae families, contact Kaloiokalani. If you have info on my and Samson K. Pelekane and Kalei Ikaika: Silva at 808-332-9264. information on names, phone numbers, Lavaina Kekahuna-Hoaeae at 696-6838 or ‘ohana, contact me, Keola Choo, at 808- a reunion is being planned for June 28- and home and email addresses. We would email to [email protected] or 781-1567 or email [email protected]. like all the information as soon as possible write to 87-1643 Ulehawa Rd, Wai‘anae, so we can start keeping family members in HI 96792 Lu‘uloa — Nä mo‘opuna of Samuel NO KA ILINA • BURIAL NOTICES the loop with reunion information. If you Lu‘uloa Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha are a Ka‘auwai and have not yet been con- Konohia U‘u — My great-grandfather Moloka‘i) are planning a family reunion in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Archaeological Consultants of the Pacific, tacted, or if you need more information, Konohia U‘u (1861-1918) was married to July 2007 on Moloka‘i. His daughters Inc. (ACP) representing Mr. Bill Boyle of Kailua Realty Ltd., has identified burials call Nalani Ka‘auwai Brun at 652-3304 Hoopii (Hapakuka) Konohia (1856-1928) are Elizabeth Chang of ‘Aiea, O‘ahu, at TMK: 7-1-05: 6, 7, 8 & 66 at a property in Pu‘uanahulu Ahupua‘a, North Kona (cell) or 822-0811 (home), or email at from Ulupalakua. They are the parents of and Alice Smith of Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i. District, Island of Hawai‘i. Based on stylistic observations, it is believed that the [email protected]. my grandfather Ioela Konohia U‘u (a.k.a. His sons are Paul Lu‘uloa of Moloka‘i, remains are most likely Hawaiian and proper treatment shall occur in accordance Ioela Konohia, Joel Konohia U‘u, Joel Thomas Lu‘uloa of Pearl City, O‘ahu, with Chapter 6E of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes regarding burial sites. Proposed Kaina — We are seeking all descendants Konohia) of Pauwela, Maui. My grand- Walter Lu‘uloa of Nänäkuli, O‘ahu, and treatment of the burials is to preserve the remains in place, however, the decision of David Kawika Mauolele Kukolu Pakaka mother was Lilliana (Kealoha) Konohia Henry Lu‘uloa of Moloka‘i. His mo‘opuna whether to preserve in place or disinter and relocate the human remains shall be Kaina, born in Kukolo‘i, Kaua‘i in 1853. of Huelo, Maui. My great-grandfather are asking for all the family members to made by the Hawai‘i Island Burial Council in concert with the wishes of lineal A certificate of baptism shows Mathis Konohia U‘u has a huge burial plot at the submit updated information on names, descendants. Kaina and his wife, Nellie Haalealea Ha‘ikü Protestant Church beside Hoopii addresses, phone numbers and e-mail. The Council is requesting families of HAWAIIANS WHO ONCE LIVED IN Kulamanu Naho‘opi‘i, also born in 1853, and two of their daughters (my great aunts) We would like all information as soon PU‘UANAHULU AHUPUA‘A, NORTH KONA DISTRICT, or who may have place unknown. Another certificate of Annie Mitchell and Lizzie Mitchell. I have as possible so we can start a committee. knowledge regarding these remains, to immediately contact Mr. Keola Lindsey of baptism shows Catherine Nellie Hoopi‘i. been told that my great-grandfather once The contact person is Sam Lu‘uloa: P.O. the State Historic Preservation Division at (808) 327-3692 to present information We seek information for our biannual owned Mäliko gulch and the town of Pä‘ ia Box 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; cell, regarding appropriate treatment of the human remains. Individuals responding ‘ohana reunion to be held in July 2006 in along with other properties in Kuiaha and 808-336-1445; e-mail, luuloa@hotmail. must be able to adequately demonstrate a family connection to the burial(s) or the Häna, Maui. We are not certain, but were Pa‘uwela. If anyone has information about com. Also contact Joreen N. Mamuad: ahupua‘a of Pu‘uanahulu. told that they had 18 children. We pres- him please contact me, Eric Konohia, by P.O. Box 1521, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; - MAKEKEHAWAIIAN • THE •MARKET ENGLISHPLACE PEPELUALI2006 | 23

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