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By T. Ilihia Gionson where they’re going with charter schools.” The next legislative session begins Jan. 20. Publications Editor “The situation for charter schools was really improving, then over the past several decade since the first charter years it’s been declining,” Rizor said. “There schools in Hawai‘i opened their are more bureaucratic and reporting require- doors, the quasi-independent stu- ments taking time and stealing resources that dent-centered public schools are we don’t have to spare.” still doing more with less. The per-pupil allocation for charter schools A“The biggest difference between running comprises all the money that the schools a charter school and a traditional school is receive from the DOE; there is no additional the lack of financial stability,” explained funding for staff, supplies, utilities or facili- David Rizor, educational director of the Vol- ties. Many of the charter schools make do cano School of Arts & Sciences on Hawai‘i. with makeshift facilities – VSAS, for exam- Founded in 2001, VSAS is a school of 162 ple, conducts classes in a mix of repurposed students in grades K-8, of which about 30 quonset huts and tents. Until the completion percent are Native Hawaiian. of their first new building at Kauhale ‘Öiwi At Waiawa Correctional Facility on O‘ahu, pa‘ahao Whitney Jamila and James Luhia perform ceremonial rites for Rizor explained that while a traditional O Pu‘ukapu, Waimea’s Kanu O Ka ‘Äina was makahiki as Kumu Hinaleimoana Falemei and Kahu Kaleo Patterson add oli and pule. - Photo: Liza Simon school’s funding is “pretty certain fairly holding its classes in tents and shipping con- early” in the school year, a charter school’s tainers – more on that later. funding is unpredictable. There are three State Sen. Norman Sakamoto, chairman Makahiki comes to dates in the year that have major implications of the Senate Education Committee, said the on charter school funding. In May, the state precise amount that charter schools receive Legislature decides its allocation to charter per pupil is debatable, and that all parties schools. In July, the governor releases the should agree on what that amount is before correctional facilities money – sometimes with changes, as hap- the legislative session begins. “Charter pened in 2009 when Gov. Linda Lingle took schools don’t feel they’ve been fairly funded, By Liza Simon all around us, but learning about makahiki a substantial cut from the charters’ allocation. and we’re working with other parties to clar- reminds me of the Hawaiian point of view And Oct. 15 is the official student count day, ify what equitable funding is,” said Sakamoto Public Affairs Specialist that if I carry a better attitude in life, I will from which each charter school’s funding (D-Salt Lake-Foster Village). get someplace,” said Jamila, who is Native is allocated based on a certain amount per Sakamoto said that the monies are bud- n the pre-dawn chill at Waiawa Cor- Hawaiian as are an estimated 40 percent of pupil. geted as a fixed amount during the legislative rectional Facility in Waipahu, Whitney prisoners at Waiawa and correctional insti- This school year’s charter school alloca- process, so it’s too early to say how much Jamila was one of three inmates who tutions throughout the state. tion of $6,243.21 per student – $5,758 from the charter schools – or any school, for that departed from his usual early morning Support for the idea of bringing the maka- the state and an additional $485.21 in fed- matter – will receive per pupil next year. “If routine to practice cultural protocols of hiki ceremonies into Hawai‘i’s prisons has eral stimulus funds – is down from last year’s you fix a number and then you get more stu- Ithe makahiki opening ceremony. Along with gained ground since it was first begun six $7,590, and continues a downward trend from dents, the amount per pupil goes down,” he Michael Fernandez and James Luhia, Jamila years ago. At that time, Native Hawaiian a high of $8,149 in school year 2007-2008. said. “It’s a moving target. spent three weeks completing classes to inmates in several mainland prisons went Contrast this with the per-pupil allocation “Going forward, we’d like to get every- prepare him for the moment that marks the to court to win the right to practice maka- to a traditional state Department of Educa- body on the same page. People in the charter season defined by traditional Hawaiians as a hiki ceremonies under the label of Native tion school of about $11,000 in the current school community are working on it.” time of harmony, when wars ceased for four Hawaiian spirituality as a religion, protected school year. “The charter schools have never Because of these funding constraints, those lunar cycles in homage to the deity Lono. “I had equitable funding,” Rizor said. “This is always had the knowledge that Ke Akua is See makahiki on page 20 a critical year for the Legislature to decide See charter schools on page 09

More than 900 people gathered to celebrate the 90th birth- Age is but a number day of William S. Richardson, namesake of the state’s only law school, at the University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa. The Dec. 4 fundraiser at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa Coral Ballroom honored “C.J. Richardson” – as in Chief Justice – a nod toward his service as the former head of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court from 1966 to 1982. The Richardson Court is noted for helping to expand Native Hawaiian rights to use private property as well as for increasing access to private lands to beaches. The Roosevelt High and UH-Ma¯noa graduate earned his law degree from the University of Cincinnati and fought for decades for the establishment of a law school, which opened in 1973. “Because of C.J. Richardson’s vision and perseverance, almost 2,500 men and women – many from underrepresented, minority and Native Hawaiian communities – are now practicing law in the public and private sectors, holding elected office, leading community and legal services organizations, teaching law and serving in the Judiciary,” the birthday flyer said. Richardson’s storied career includes service as chairman of the Hawai‘i Democratic Party from 1956 to 1962, lieutenant governor under John Burns and Bishop Estate Trustee. Burns’ son Jim Burns, a retired chief appellate judge, attended the birthday party. Of the initial funds raised, $35,000 will endow the Amy C. Richardson Fund, which provides scholarships, in memory of C.J. Richardson’s wife. The remaining funds will directly support the law school’s Building Excellence Proj- ect to design, renovate and build needed sustainable space. A collection of Richardson's opinions has been compiled into the book Ka Lama Ku¯ O Ka No‘eau -- The Standing Torch of Wis- dom. Copies are on sale for $50 or, for an autographed copy, $100, and will benefit the building project. To buy a copy, contact Jennifer Hee at [email protected] or 956- 5516. - Photo: Courtesy of Brad Goda Photography 4 ianuali2010 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA sports pa¯‘ani Accordingly, they adopted a provision that required the state to provide “sufficient sums” to pay for all Hawaiian homestead. Eddie lives on! —Name goes here

n the 25th anniversary Glorified front and center. -Photo: Courtesy of Karyle Saiki of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, the conditions were finally ripe to hold the Ofirst competition in five years, and fans turned out in force for the event Dec. 8 at Waimea Bay on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Among the international field of competitors tackling the req- uisite 40-foot waves was 60-year-old In honor of Eddie Clyde Aikau, of Waimänalo, O‘ahu, Clyde Aikau. - Photo: Aikau. - Photo: Ramon Navarro, winner of the Monster Energy who told KWO that he came “ready Quiksilver.Eddie.com Drop award, - Photo: Quiksilver.Eddie.com to rock ‘n’ roll!” Aikau, who won Quiksilver.Eddie. com the 1986 competition named for his The view younger brother who was lost at sea California placed first, followed by from Waimea in 1978 trying to get help for the Kelly Slater of Florida and Sunny Valley. - capsized Höküle‘a voyaging canoe, Garcia of Hawai‘i. Aikau placed Photo: Cour- said the Aikau hasn’t seen waves that 22nd. “If it’s meant to be for you to tesy of big in two decades. The forecasted win, it’s going to be,” said Aikau, Hi‘ipaka LLC conditions led him to tell surfers who who runs the Aikau Pure Hawaiian (Laurent paddled out to sea during the Dec. 3 Surf Academy at the Hilton Hawai- Pool) opening ceremonies that it was OK ian Village and works part-time for not to surf if they weren’t 101 percent the state Department of Education physically and mentally prepared for to get tutoring, transportation, food it. “You can always surf next year,” and other necessities to enable home- he recalls telling the group. less children to attend school. “You On competition day, about four might not be able to give your life for or five surfers took him up on that, someone,” Aikau said, “but to help allowing alternates to compete in someone out is what Eddie’s spirit is their place. In the end, Greg Long of all about.” 

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Participating sites OHA receives grant to build OHA’s Honolulu office will serve as the hub for the Native Hawaiian Education and Employment Network. Here are the locations that will be plugged in to the network. tech-based education Hawai‘i Moloka‘i Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino, Moloka‘i High School, Hoolehua By Liza Simon in the state’s rural com- Hanohano, OHA’s educa- Kealakekua Moloka‘i OHA office, Kaunakakai Public Affairs Specialist munities. tion advocate for K-12. Kona Native Hawaiian Community Hanohano said the “So the question is, What Center, Kona O‘ahu crisis in education for do we give up spiritually, Kanu o ka ‘Äina New Century PCS, Kamaile Academy PCS, Wai‘anae oming soon to rural island rural Native Hawaiians culturally and emotion- Waimea Ko‘olauloa Community Learning enclaves: Tools of technol- has worsened, as the reces- ally when we walk into Ke Ana La‘ahana PCS, Keaukaha Center, Hau‘ula ogy will boost earning and sion takes a toll on the our mainstream schools Ke Kula ‘o Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u Iki learning power on turf that state budget. U.S. census and compete within that Laboratory PCS, Kea‘au Kaua‘i is home to large concen- data, which OHA used Peter system? The technology is Kua o ka Lä PCS, Pähoa Kaua‘i-Ni‘ihau OHA office, Lïhu‘e Ctrations of Native Hawaiians. to qualify for the grant, Hanohano a valuable tool in creating Kawaikini New Century Public With support from a $453,131 showed that Hawai‘i’s our own system suited to Maui Charter School, Lïhu‘e grant from the U.S. Department rural communities, where indigenous learning styles Häna Youth Center, Häna Kula Aupuni Ni‘ihau A Kahelelani of Agriculture (USDA), OHA will Native Hawaiians are concentrated, and self-sustainability.” Aloha (KANAKA) PCS, Kekaha serve as the hub of technology that are underserved by access to quality A former public defender, Hano- Läna‘i links 15 rural sites, including public education and job training. Hano- hano said that after switching his Läna‘i OHA office, Läna‘i City schools, charter schools, Hawaiian hano said the problem begins in own career path to education, he Home Lands community centers the early school grades and sets the frequently saw rural Native Hawai- and other locations for academic stage for less wage-earning power ians struggling with quality of life courses, health education, job-read- across the life span. issues that could be addressed by iness training and Native Hawaiian “In the past, someone from a better access to education. He cites The man took community col- high schools, such as in Moloka‘i, cultural literacy. remote area like Häna has had to the case of a middle-aged Native lege placement tests and scored may not have funds for hiring teach- OHA is also working on getting make the choice: do I stay home Hawaiian high school dropout from high enough to enter college-level ers skilled in all necessary subject additional grant funding to add and help the family or do I look a remote area of Hawai‘i Island who English classes. He received his areas such as calculus,” he said. “So the state Department of Hawaiian for some way to get away and try walked into his Hawai‘i Commu- associate’s degree, continues to now that course can be delivered via Home Lands as a hub. to get a higher education? Because nity College office and announced work toward his bachelor’s degree video-conferencing with another The USDA in November of affordability, the answer is usu- that he was there to follow through and is gainfully employed in a job private or public school.” announced its award to OHA, which ally to stay home,” said Hanohano, on a long-cherished dream to com- that serves the Hawaiian commu- The equipment is interactive and provided 30 percent in matching adding that the grant is designed so plete his education. “When I asked nity, said Hanohano, adding that allows the site partners to produce funds. OHA will use the grant to that rural Native Hawaiians will no him what took him so long, he said the man’s story should encourage content unique to their communities buy and install video-conferencing longer face this difficult choice. he thought he was too ‘far gone’ others with dreams of a better edu- for others to learn from. “I would equipment that will comprise the Hanohano said another advantage to even try,” Hanohano recalled. cation to check out the new Nataive love for some of our Native Hawai- new Native Hawaiian Education of the network is that it will allow “He said he had been living in the Hawaiian Education and Employ- ian-focused charter schools to take and Employment Network. rural Native Hawaiian communi- bush so long that on the morning ment Network. the cameras out to the lo‘i and fish- OHA’s Peter Hanohano, who ties to integrate native knowledge he came to see me, he had sat in his Once the network’s video-con- ponds and share what we have with wrote the grant application, said the and values into their curriculum. car and wrestled with his hesitancy ferencing equipment is installed at the world,” Hanohano said. “Hawai‘i new network will target the well- “Many Hawaiians are thinking sub- and feelings of low self-worth for OHA offices in 2010, Hanohano said is a small place, but we have so much documented link between poverty consciously that the college-bound two hours.” the 15 site partners can choose from to give the world in education and and low educational achievement path is like a foreign system,” said Good news followed, however. an array of options. “Remote area this (new network) will help.” 

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learning classes around Hawai‘i colleges are the only institutions ence,” helping with admissions, Island, about 36 percent of Hawai‘i participating in the state. Hawai‘i advising, counseling and even Achieving the dream Community College’s students are joined the initiative in 2007. teaching time management to new Native Hawaiian – the campus goes As part of the initiative, each par- students. “People who fill out appli- With OHA’s help, UH community back and forth with O‘ahu’s Lee- ticipating school develops strategies cations but don’t follow up, we call ward Community College for the to help students, based on strengths them. If we can’t call them, and if highest percentage. Out of Spring and needs at the school. At many someone knows where to find them, colleges join nationwide initiative 2008’s 486 graduates, 30 percent schools, the strategies include we’ll go see how they’re doing,” he were Native Hawaiian. strengthening recruitment, improv- said. students, 21 percent, than Established in 1941 by the territo- ing remedial courses, strengthening “All you’ve got to do is get through By T. Ilihia Gionson the University of Hawai‘i rial Legislature, Hawai‘i Vocational links with high schools and four- the first year, and the second year is Publications Editor system as a whole, where School underwent several name year colleges, beefing up both easy,” Freitas said. “After the second Native Hawaiians make up changes and was under the Hawai‘i academic and personal advising year, people say, ‘wow, I should go .S. Department 17 percent of enrollment. Department of Education and the for at-risk students, and offering for my bachelor’s degree.’ And after of Education By the numbers, two-thirds University of Hawai‘i at Hilo before tutoring. the bachelor’s, it’s, ‘wow, I should data shows that of Native Hawaiians in becoming the independent Hawai‘i Since joining the initiative in go for my master’s.’ We’ve got to less than half the system were attending Community College in 1990. Sixty- 2007, Freitas has implemented get that first-year experience to a of community community colleges last nine years later, programs to help several programs to help students level where everyone is confident Ucollege students nation- Rockne academic year. (Numbers Native Hawaiians access higher achieve the dream at Hawai‘i that they can do this.” wide achieve their higher Freitas were still being compiled education are flourishing at the Community College. In Kea‘au, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs education goals – 45 per- for the current year.) campus under Freitas, a Kame- the college operates a Middle Col- awarded a $500,000 grant to the cent of students seeking “At community col- hameha graduate and former NFL lege, where high school students University of Hawai‘i’s community an associate’s degree or higher and leges, we educate people a little star now in his sixth year as chan- can take courses for college credit. colleges to participate in Achieving 41 percent of students in a certifi- differently than the baccalaureate cellor. And when students are through with the Dream to support Native Hawai- cate program – and the statistics campuses,” said Hawai‘i Commu- One of the biggest initiatives of their two-year degree, articulation ian students, paid in $100,000 are more dire for minorities. But nity College Chancellor Rockne the University of Hawai‘i com- agreements are in place to make annual installments. The initiative Hawai‘i’s community colleges are Freitas. “We prepare them for munity colleges is Achieving the it easier for graduates to continue is also supported in Hawai‘i by participating in a nationwide ini- work or for transfer. Either way, Dream, a national initiative to sup- their studies at Oregon State Uni- Kamehameha Schools. tiative to help change that for the we’re interested in the student. To port students, especially minorities, versity, the University of Hawai‘i “Achieving the Dream is an ini- better. say that we’re student-centered is an in their higher-education quests. at Hilo and Waikato University in tiative to get minorities to college,” The University of Hawai‘i com- understatement.” Hawai‘i is one of 22 states help- Aotearoa. Freitas said. “We’re building strat- munity colleges have a higher With the Hilo campus, the UH ing students through Achieving the Freitas has also worked to egies to address our people. It is a percentage of Native Hawaiian Center in Kealakekua and distance- Dream, and the UH community strengthen the “first-year experi- very important initiative.”  6 ianuali2010 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA ho‘oulu la¯hui alohato raise a beloved nation mo‘omeheuculture The stone image

By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, Dr. Ph, R.D.

here was a man who lived on the Lee- ward Coast of O‘ahu during the time of Kahekili’s rule. This man had a reputa- Billy Olds, shown here in the Middle East, is a member of the tion for being lazy and without belief in well-known Olds family in Hawai‘i. He and his family have the gods. One night the man dreamed of lived in Nevada for years. At right, Irmina (Farm) Sand of Oslo, Norway, and her family at Vigeland Park. aT stone image that talked to him. The stone image Sand’s parents, Edwin and Mikahala (Richards) Farm, are from kama‘a¯ina families asked the man to come and get him out of the cold in Hawai‘i. - Courtesy photos night. The stone told the man exactly where to find him, high upon the mountain ridge. The man awoke to the realization that he had been dream- Kau Inoa goes global ing. He didn’t think that a stone could speak, so the man went back to sleep. The image reappeared in the man’s dreams and asked to be rescued. The By Capsun M. Poe, Policy Advocate man woke and immediately went in search of the stone. He found the stone in the n 2009, 5,877 Native Hawaiians signed up for the Kau Inoa Registration at exact location described in his 60 events here in Hawai‘i nei and on the U.S. continent, bringing the total dreams. The man carried the registration count to 108,118 as of the end of November. Over the past stone image home and he few months we have included photos in this column of several Kau Inoa Registration events. A stone image is at the cen- IBut over the years, the Kau Inoa Registration has also reached out to ter of this mo‘olelo by David register Hawaiians residing beyond the shores of the United States. The Kala¯kaua. The upright stone Gustave Sproat Jr. fronting the Rohan chateau in Sav- photos included here are of Hawaiians registered in Kau Inoa who live pictured sits near a taro erne, France, his longtime home. Sproat’s family is across the world: (1) Gustave Kahipa Sproat Jr. living in Saverne, France, field in Ha‘iku¯, O‘ahu. - from Kohala, specifically Makanikahio, on the edge (2) Irmina Farm Sand and her family in Oslo, Norway, and (3) Billy Olds Photo: Lisa Asato of Pololu¯ Valley. “I don’t know if I’ll see ko‘u ‘a¯ina when he worked in the Middle East. ha¯nau alohaia again, but my heart will always be During 2009, OHA stepped up its social media outreach. We have more there,” he says. “To you all I say, “Imua, e ka po‘e fully developed our microblogging service (twitter.com/kauinoa) and initi- cleaned it and kept it. Hawai‘i, onipa‘a i ka pono.” ated our Kau Inoa Newsblog (kauinoa.org/blog) in efforts to disseminate more The next night the man, accurate and timely information regarding critical issues of the governance arena. once again, dreamed that the Both services are interactive allowing OHA to know “what’s on your mind” and stone spoke to him. The stone revealed to answer your questions.  that a school of fish would arrive at the shore nearby. The man was urged to get nets and a canoe and to go and catch the fish. But, the man had neither nets nor canoe. So the man decided ExpandingCOMMUNITY our network: CONSULTATION ANETWORK Tale of Two Registries: to go to the konohiki of the land to ask for help. He told the konohiki there would be fish at the shore, but he had no nets or canoe to catch the Community fish. The konohiki gathered nets and canoes and Kau Inoa and went out into the ocean to catch the fish. The catch was huge. People from ‘Ewa, Wai‘anae, Consultation Nānākuli and Waialua, all came for fish. There OHA’s Hawaiian was so much fish that some spoiled and became very smelly on the beach. Fish kept coming to the same place for many days. The supply of fish Network seemed inexhaustible. Registry Program As instructed in his dreams, the keeper of the COMMUNITY CONSULTATION NETWORK stone image took the first fish that was caught and By Capsun M. Poe, Policy Advocate offered it to the stone image. The man brought the By Capsun M. Poe, Policy Advocate stone the first fish from each subsequent catch, as s we gather with our families and friends for the holidays, well. The man became a favorite of the konohiki, it is the perfect time to remind people of another gathering ometimes people are confused about the difference who rewarded the man with property, fish nets, with a purpose. OHA launched its Community Consul- between Kau Inoa and OHA’s Hawaiian Registry Pro- canoes and land. This was more wealth than the tation Network (CCN) video conferencing in October gram (HRP). If you received a red registration card man had ever seen before. The konohiki contin- 2008 with more than 300 attendees at the Association with a photo, that is for HRP. Kau Inoa does not issue ued to care for the man and they shared great Aof Hawaiian Civic Clubs Annual Convention on Kaua‘i. This year a card, but if you received a Kau Inoa T-shirt for reg- wealth together for a long time. alone, numerous CCN video conferences have been held, connect- Sistering, you have signed up for Kau Inoa. The Kau Inoa form Men who lived in ‘Ewa who were keepers of ing OHA with Hawaiians in Indiana, Utah, Tennessee and even as offers four options to verify your Hawaiian ancestry. The first gods heard about the man and his stone with great far away as the Washington, D.C., area and New York City. allows you to declare your Hawaiian ancestry by stating you power. These men came from ‘Ewa and stole A CCN video conference is intended to “talk story” with smaller have previously submitted your ancestry verification docu- the man’s stone. Again, the spirit of the stone groups (a family, a club, a hula hälau) within the comfort of their ments and are verified by either the Department of Hawaiian appeared in a dream to reveal his hiding place. home, classroom or meeting room. The CCN video conferences Home Lands, the HRP at OHA, Operation ‘Ohana at OHA, or The man retrieved his stone from that place and usually run for an hour or so. OHA will ship the computer equip- the Kamehameha Schools Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center. kept it safe. (This mo‘olelo was written by David ment to you for the meeting and provides for the return shipping If you are already registered in Kau Inoa and want to regis- Kaläkaua.) after the meeting, at no charge to the host. OHA IT staff schedule ter in HRP, please contact HRP staff at 594-1914 or toll-free This mo‘olelo demonstrates how inappropri- a “test run” of the equipment a couple of days before the meet- at 1-800-366-1758 for more information. If you are already ate it is to judge the value of another person. The ing to walk the host through the technical process and make sure registered in HRP and want to register in Kau Inoa, please man indeed had a spiritual side. And, he demon- everything is working OK. The only thing the host needs to provide contact John Rosa at 594-1902 or toll-free at 1-800-366-1758 strated honor, obedience and responsibility to his is an Internet connection. It’s a great opportunity for us to con- for more information. ‘aumakua. The man’s respectful approach to his nect with our Hawaiians living away from Hawai‘i. To schedule Information on both programs is also available online: for konohiki yielded cooperation and respect from a video conference, please contact Aulani Apoliona at 594-1912, Kau Inoa, please visit kauinoa.org/info.php; for HRP please that superior. The man’s obedience, responsibility toll-free at 1-800-366-1758 ext. 41912, or email aulania@oha. visit oha.org and click on “OHA Hawaiian Registry” from the and generosity were richly rewarded with respect, org. You may also obtain information online at oha.org/ccn.  choices on the left part of the screen.  wealth and protection for the rest of his days.  www.oha.org/kwo ianuali2010 7 mo‘omeheuculture School honors late kumu

By Lisa Asato mu‘umu‘u or aloha shirts paired with jeans, denim shorts or skirts. The Public Information Specialist fifth-graders, many of them standing barefoot in the grass, performed nder blue skies and a “Ahe Lau Makani,” a favorite song warm Hawaiian sun, of Kumu Poni’s by Lili‘uokalani the students, faculty and others. The song brought tears and staff of King Liho- to his family’s eyes, as others in the liho Elementary School audience also wiped away tears. The Urecently bid a fond farewell to their finale brought even more tears, as late kumu, Poni Kamauu, who by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole’s bilingual Above: Liholiho Elementary honored its beloved Hawaiian studies teacher, Kumu Poni all accounts showered them with rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Kamauu, in photo, at center, who died in October. Pictured from left are: Kumu Paul Hanoh- warmth, kindness, joy and his love Little Star,” in Hawaiian and Eng- ano, who is continuing the tradition, Kamauu’s sister Macey Hoakalei Hina Kamauu, principal of all things Hawaiian. lish, streamed over the speakers, Christina Small, former school kumu Kahealani Keahi, Kamauu’s niece, Kalai, older brother H. Liholiho students perform in honor of their Wailana Kamauu Jr. and nephew Kaimipono. - Photo: Lisa Asato The afternoon ceremony on Dec. late Hawaiian studies kumu, Poni Kamauu, a handful of students from groups 15 in the school’s Hawaiian garden as a photo of him seems to smile in approval. overlooking the garden from the was notable for what it wasn’t. - Photo: Lisa Asato second and third floors unfurled his brother, said after the ceremony during a short visit in October and It wasn’t full of larger-than-life short poles with white stars hanging that he was a teacher ahead of the people were so touched by him platitudes; just honest to goodness he really lived the Hawaiian spirit. from them, which blew in the wind. his time, teaching art and hula at that they held a memorial service in thanks, simply said. He loved teaching Hawaiian to the The family, watching the students BYU-Hawai‘i “before it became an his honor. In Honolulu, the memo- “Kumu Poni was very special children of our school, and he did it from the garden below, wore their academic study at UH.” His career rial service was filled to capacity at because he taught us many special with such grace and fun.” happiness, sadness, love and grati- also includes teaching at Hickam the Tabernacle Memorial on Bere- things,” principal Christina Small For the ceremony, Kumu Poni’s tude in their expressions. Elementary School and, more tania Street, he said, estimating that told the gathering, which included sister, Macey Hoakalei Hina Kumu’s older brother, H. Wai- recently, teaching hula, oli, culture more than 600 people attended. The his sister, brother, niece and Kamauu, also a former Hawaiian lana Kamauu Jr., thanked the and mo‘olelo at Kula Kaiapuni family is setting up a Hawaiian nephew, as well as family friends studies teacher at the school, per- crowd on behalf of the family. “We Kauwela o Püowaina, a summer studies scholarship in his brother’s of his mother, renowned kumu hula formed oli, and with her two children, are honored and humbled by your Hawaiian-immersion school. name at BYU-Hawai‘i, he said. Hoakalei Kamauu. daughter Kalai and son Kaimipono, expression of love and apprecia- After the ceremony, Wailana Leaving the school’s ceremony, Before singing his tribute, danced hula and made offerings to tion of my brother Poni,” he said. recalled their spending summers Lylah Reid-Akana, president of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” the garden, including a kukui tree “Mahalo for honoring a member of with their Aunty ‘Iolani Luahine, the PTA, said through teary eyes: Troy Fernandez, who has known from Kumu Poni’s home. our family who happens to be your a cultural icon in Näpo‘opo‘o on “Everybody loved kumu. He Kumu Poni for five years – for as Introducing the fourth-graders’ family as well.” First graders then Hawai‘i. “As a boy, he was fasci- showed kindness and love to all the long as he’s been bringing his two performance, teacher Ryan Towata approached the family en masse, nated by stories and legends,” he children.” Her son, Baylee Akana, a daughters to the school – told the recalled performing at ‘Iolani Palace hugging them individually and by said, describing his brother’s gifts fourth grader, had earlier presented crowd that kumu “had a pure heart” the year before, saying to kumu’s groups. as a storyteller, costume designer to kumu’s family a koa-framed and was a “genuine, one of a kind family, “Thank you for letting him Kumu Poni grew up in Papakölea, and teacher who loved to share photo of Kumu Poni that recalled person.” share everything about the Hawai- O‘ahu, the second of six children. his knowledge of place names and the dates of his tenure at the Hono- Kumu Paul Hanohano, the ian culture with us.” He graduated from Roosevelt High Hawaiiana. “It was his passion and lulu school, “Aloha Kumu Poni, school’s new Hawaiian studies The students, in turn, sang songs School and attended Church College it came through in a very positive August 2004 to October 2009.” teacher, described his predecessor in tribute, wearing blue and yellow of Hawai‘i, later known as Brigham way,” Wailana said, adding that his Kumu Poni died Oct. 26. He was as “a very special person because “Liholiho Warriors” T-shirts, Young University-Hawai‘i. Wailana, brother had taught in Mexico City 56. 

hosted more than 11,000 Läna‘i Hammatt and Cultural Surveys residents and visitors in programs Hawai‘i, and the Läna‘i CHC. of the heritage center. In 2008, recognizing the impor- Heritage collections tance of the heritage program on The Läna‘i CHC is home to a Läna‘i, Colette Machado and fellow rich collection of Native Hawaiian Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian artifacts – many donated by families Affairs provided the Läna‘i CHC with Läna‘i ties, and others col- with a generous grant to initiate lected on Läna‘i in 1921-1922 by planning, design and construction of Kenneth Emory, now on long-term a larger facility to house and share loan from Bishop Museum to the Läna‘i’s rich cultural legacy and people of Läna‘i. The collections care for the growing collections. also include many things reflective The community vision of opening of the diverse cultures of Läna‘i, a quality facility in which to share with items from the ranch and Läna‘i’s history and care for a diverse plantation days of our island home. collection of artifacts and historical We also care for a large collec- resources has come to life. tion of plantation-era photographs We invite you to join us at the and records, covering the lives and On La¯na‘i, a front of the old Dole Administration history of Läna‘i’s people. These Building on Jan. 16, 2010, at noon, resources – a community asset – to celebrate the opening of the new are preserved to ensure that present dream realized Läna‘i CHC exhibits and archives. and future generations remain con- The celebration will start off with a nected to our island heritage. blessing and be followed by tours For information, call 808-565- The La¯na‘i Culture and Heritage Center is home to the island’s rich cultural legacy, including a Hawaiian collection. A grand opening is planned of the new facilities; Hawaiian, Fili- 7177, email [email protected] or for Jan. 16. - Photo: Courtesy of Kepa Maly pino and Japanese folk music and visit lanaichc.org.  dances; and a taste of foods from ment of Land and Natural Resources Läna‘i’s community. We will also Kepa Maly is the executive Cultural By Kepa Maly Historic Preservation Division, which dedicate the new Kapiha‘a Interpre- director of the Läna‘i Culture and included the development of a com- tive Trail along the leeward coast Heritage Center. n 1987, members of Läna‘i’s community museum/heritage program. of Läna‘i as a part of the day’s center to munity, concerned that changes Initial work on museum and cultural events. Kapiha‘a is an ancient vil- on Läna‘i would lead to the loss awareness programs began shortly lage site set aside as a preservation Grand opening celebrate of cultural identity, historical after the 1987 agreements. area. A rich interpretive experience resources and Läna‘i’s unique life- The Läna‘i Culture and Heritage has been created at the site, with Offers tours, ethnic folk music Istyle, formed agreements with Castle Center (Läna‘i CHC) opened as a funding from the Hawai‘i Tourism and dance, food and more. opening & Cooke, the Trustees of the Office of community nonprofit entity on Oct. Authority/County of Maui, Läna‘i Noon Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 Hawaiian Affairs and the state Depart- 1, 2007. Since opening, we have Archaeological Committee, Hal Free 8 ianuali2010 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA ho‘ona‘auaoeducation Growing sustainable education Uncle Mike Odachi demonstrates proper kalo planting technique to Volcano School of Arts and Sciences student Logan Mochizuki of Na¯‘a¯lehu. - Photo: T. Ilihia Gionson

By T. Ilihia Gionson Publications Editor

n dirty, muddy patches big and small across Hawai‘i, learning experiences taking root outside the classroom are growing students’ minds and having positive impacts inside the classroom. Students of all ages are applying abstract book work into concrete – and sometimes muddy – applications in farming enterprises, and vice versa. IAt Jeno Enocencio’s Kalalau Ranch and Victory Gardens just a hop, skip and jump from bustling downtown Hilo, students from Hilo High School’s Lanakila Learning Center work on sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry projects At Keiki Steps at Barbers’ Point, lead teacher Anna Mara teaches a small group of students, including Anthony Oquendo, in several days a week. black T-shirt, Giselle Ramos and Jayden Clayton, how to make “Flubber,” an exercise in which the students measure ingredi- The Lanakila students’ current projects include planter boxes with herbs and ents and mix them together. - Photo: Courtesy of Keiki Steps Free program helps keiki and parents learn together

By Lisa Asato the time … just me and him.” higher education and leadership Public Information Specialist “As a parent, you have to development. In addition to constantly think of things to offering programs, it also hires do with your child,” she said. and trains community members hen mother “The program was able to pro- to staff its programs. Lisa Pakele vide those experiences for my Pakele said that training Jeno Enocencio, right, teaches a lesson in gravity, air pressure and water flow to Lanakila Learning first heard child and for me to participate comes through workshops, Center students at Kalalau Ranch. - Photo: T. Ilihia Gionson about the Keiki with him.” classes and college courses to Steps program, The free program runs four help staff “reach their educa- tomatoes – the fruits of which compliment their culinary arts program back at Wtwo things attracted her to sign days a week, three hours a day. tional goals.” school – and eco-friendly weed control, in addition to animal husbandry. Stu- up her third child, Dillon, who Enrollment is open year- “We pay for the courses and dents bring in their own experiences – one, for example, demonstrated the best was then 3 years old. round for Keiki Steps, which we provide work time – which is way to hold a rooster while cutting its spurs – and learn from each other. “The main reason I signed up is offered at 13 sites on three a huge key,” she said. “We pro- The students break a sweat to be sure, but they’re building mental muscle too. was because it was free, and it islands. Eight are on the Lee- vide them four hours a week to Feeding the rabbits turns into a botany lesson on grasses. Refilling the chickens’ provided me an opportunity to ward Coast of O‘ahu, four on attend their college courses and water turns into a physics lesson on gravity and air pressure. And teacher Wendy go with my child to a program Hawai‘i Island and one on do their homework. We’ve had Hamane says that the lessons learned in the field are translating to the abstract and participate in his learning Moloka‘i. The newest site is at 23 staff that have gone through concepts taught in textbooks – Lanakila’s students, about 90 percent of which experiences,” said Pakele, who the Ulu Ke Kukui transitional our professional-development are Native Hawaiian, are keeping up with their peers on standardized testing. is now program director of shelter in Mä‘ili, O‘ahu. program and received their Out of last year’s gang of sophomores, all met the standards, and 20 percent Keiki Steps and whose son is INPEACE has also added child development associate’s exceeded them. now in junior high. “outdoor classrooms” in the degree, a minimum qualifi- The group agreed that books couldn’t teach the kinds of things they learn in The preschool program, form of gardens at its sites at cation to teach in a Hawai‘i the field. They prefer learning their lessons hands on – it’s a lot easier to do and which caters primarily to Nänäkuli Elementary School center. That is a huge compo- remember later. Native Hawaiian children up and Kamaile Academy, where nent of our program.” “You always wonder whether or not nontraditional curriculum … will trans- to age 5, helped him develop parents and keiki learn about Pakele, who worked her way late to a standardized test,” said Hamane, who has won several awards for her social skills, such as sharing, the value of Native Hawaiian up the ranks to become program creative approaches to education. Lanakila provides an alternative setting to and prepared him for kinder- plants and help in planting and director at Keiki Steps, also students who had difficulties in Hilo High’s traditional education program. “I garten, said Pakele. “He was harvesting. “Families now know benefitted from the program’s was happy to see that they were competing equally with kids at Hilo High,” able to transition easily into the how to take that knowledge continuing education for staff. she said. school setting,” she said. “He and create their own gardens at She said that kind of investment Meanwhile, in chilly Volcano, keiki from the Volcano School of Arts and knew about rules and routines home with Hawaiian plants,” in people benefits the students, Sciences visit lo‘i kalo at a nearby church at least once a week. Volunteer Mike and was able to follow direc- said Pakele, adding, “so we’re parents and staff, and in turn Adachi guides the students as they tend to varieties of dryland kalo grown in tions.” able to bring back Hawaiian “builds stronger communities.” several small lo‘i surrounding one of the church’s buildings. With her fourth child, a knowledge and practices into Keiki Steps partners with the Tim Fitzpatrick, the middle school science teacher at the school of 162 stu- daughter, Pakele tried another the home, which is really just state Department of Education, dents, is the enthusiastic leader of the initiative. Through the lo‘i, he teaches preschool program but missed perpetuating our values, culture Kamehameha Schools and Alu sustainable resourcefulness. being able to engage in the and traditions.” Like Inc. on its early learning “When you give these kids the ability to grow kalo or grow vegetables, that’s activities with her. With Keiki Keiki Steps is a program programs. INPEACE also offers a huge success,” Fitzpatrick said. “They also learn to make do with the resources Steps, Pakele went on field of INPEACE, or Institute for a free summer program, Keiki they have – our soil is very cindery, so they add charcoal, ti leaves and häpu‘u trips, learned alongside Dillon Native Pacific Education and Steps to Kindergarten, a two- fronds. They get really resourceful.” and attended parent workshops Culture, which is a Native to three-week program funded Speaking of resourcefulness, Fitzpatrick conducts his lo‘i days with no funds. about the normal growth, pro- Hawaiian early childhood and by Kamehameha Schools that The school allows him the use of the vans, neighbors in the Volcano area con- gression and development of workforce development agency works to prepare youngsters for tribute soil and parents and volunteers provide guidance. “Charter schools aren’t children at each age. Before that serves communities with kindergarten. the best funded of all schools, but our school has been very supportive of what Keiki Steps, she said, she and high concentrations of Native For information, visit we’re doing here,” Fitzpatrick said. “They encourage the heck out of it.” Dillon would do some activities Hawaiians. INPEACE focuses inpeace-hawaii.org or call “I don’t consider it work,” he said. “When the teachers are excited, that trickles together, but “we were home all on three areas: early childhood, 620-9043 to register.  down to the kids and we feed off each other.”  www.oha.org/kwo 9 mo‘olelohistory I will share warriors. This became important when ‘Umi needed to assemble my story. Census in Hawai‘i warriors to defend his moku when Maui warriors crossed the channel to battle. ‘Umi’s warriors were able to defeat the Maui forces before What will your they set foot on land. How would ‘Umi provide or mālama this population? The age ‘stone’ look like? categories relative to stone size gave ‘Umi information to plan expanded Hawai‘i” articles, examples of food production by increasing lo‘i By Momi Imaikalani Fernandez census taking from Moloka‘i and and other agricultural crops. He Kaua‘i were given. This article is a directed expansion of transportation his month we’ll review tribute to ‘Umi, who applied simple routes to move the food and sup- the successful and cre- ingenuity to count the population plies expeditiously, and he increased ative accomplishments and provide a “living” record by access to water resources for people As Hawaiians, our that exemplify census ahupua‘a or district. and agricultural needs. Communi- history is one of taking by ‘Umi-a-Liloa. ‘Umi directed that all residents cation routes grew as messengers perseverance. OftenT referred to as “ ‘Umi” born bring a stone representing their increased and populations were Our traditions in Waipi‘o Valley on the island of strength and/or size. Residents moved from harms way to avoid nat- will carry on. Hawai‘i, his reign during the 1500s complied, bringing a stone that ural disasters when threatened. ‘Umi set a high standard of achieve- represented each family member. not only provided and protected his ment in many areas of his personal Each stone was placed in a stone residents, he also exercised what we development to governance. ‘Umi’s pile (Ellis’ description). Alexander know today as emergency prepared- life preceded Kamehameha’s birth described pyramids with detailed ness and emergency relief efforts. (1758) by more than two centuries. dimensions that represent each Work force by age determinates Raised as a commoner, he resident’s district. Bingham, whose were recognized, skill level for pro- never forgot his humble roots. He account was seven years after Ellis’ ductivity was later determined by relied on acquired survival skills, tour of Hawai‘i, gives the reader ‘Umi’s advisers and labor-intensive observation and familiarity of his measurements and estimates that projects were completed because the environment, acceptance of strate- are so convincing that a site visit people complied by bringing a stone. gic advice to become victorious in must have been conducted. Bing- What will your “stone” look like battle, and proficiency in order to ham recognized eight pyramids; when the Census 2010 survey is emerge a leader in spite of multiple some referred to them as columns completed for your hale? Your com- obstacles. Physical examples of his based on the amount of deterioration pliance will assist all of Hawai‘i’s legacy are still seen today through- and century the site was observed. population to benefit in the same way out the uplands and between the Baker (1916) describes huge stone- that ‘Umi provided for the popula- 2010census.gov slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualälai. pile memorials around the heiau tion during his reign. The Census D-3289 (NH) Ahu a ‘Umi, or Plain of Number- (temple), one for each district. Thus 2010 survey is a representation of ing, as older Hawaiians still refer to the piles showed the relative size of each person just as ‘Umi’s request it, ‘Umi’s heiau and ‘Umi’s Road, the population of the districts. for each person to bring a stone. Take which has been reduced to a “path” This census is unique because it from ‘Umi, Nāu ke kuleana!  ‘AHA PÜNANA LEO extending to South Kona and Ka‘ü, each stone represented the person, are still traversed by the adventurous by size, stature and sometimes by Momi Imaikalani Fernandez is the today. He was a visionary who took kuleana. Babies were represented director of the Data and Information/ his kuleana seriously to mālama by pebbles, keiki by small stones, Census Information Center at Papa “Having a child in the Hawaiian his people and provided for future ‘öpio a little larger, makua still Ola Lökahi, a Native Hawaiian health immersion program is a lifetime generations. His ability to relate to larger, kupuna would be according nonprofit. Shannon K.K. Lincoln, commitment–and worth every moment!” commoners and nobility alike made to strength, and warrior stones were MBA, Hawai‘i Island, contributed him a respected ruler of his time, the largest. Kona was the largest editing. This is the third in a series producing many descendants. district and had the largest stones on the history of census in Hawai‘i, In the previous “Census in relative to the largest and numerous leading up to Census 2010.

used by schools to support in-class said “They pay attention to the programs, curriculum development, school, and boy do we hear about charter schools staff development, renovate facili- it if they aren’t happy.” Continued from page 03 ties and buy vehicles. Perhaps the charter schools’ Kamehameha Schools’ Ho‘olako biggest strength as a result of that Like program has provided charter independence is flexibility. “We in leadership positions often end up schools with supplemental services can change quickly based on a doing whatever is necessary for the and supplemental funding of $1,500 small group of even an individual schools to function smoothly. “I do per pupil. The services include student,” Rizor said. everything from meeting with the leadership development, staff and That flexibility leads to creativity school board to plunging toilets,” faculty professional development, and great successes. A decade after Rizor said. models of “best practices” cur- opening their tents for business, ÿAha Pünana Leo is now accepting applications In the case of the Hawaiian cul- riculum, materials and teaching Kanu O Ka ‘Äina last year blessed for the new school year. Apply online at ture and language-based charter methods, parent, community and the first building in their community www.ahapunanaleo.org schools, some help comes from local school board development, learning complex Kauhale ‘Öiwi O Kamehameha Schools and the and advocacy. Pu‘ukapu. OHA Trustees awarded Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Seven- But for the multitudinous chal- a grant of $1 million toward the Priority deadline: March 1st teen of Hawai‘i’s 31 charter schools lenges, charter schools reap a great construction of Hälau Ho‘olako, a are focused on Hawaiian culture or reward: independence. Rather than $4.8-million lesson in sustainable deliver instruction through ‘ölelo coming under the direct oversight of practices built on Hawaiian home- Hawai‘i, and those schools are the state Board of Education, char- stead land and used by the entire popular among Native Hawaiians, ter schools are each governed by a Waimea community. who make up 80 percent of students local school board that sets policy, “Hälau Ho‘olako is the result in those schools, as opposed to 28.9 approves the school’s budget and of an organization-wide capacity- percent of students in conventional hires the school director. “The neat building effort,” said Këhaulani public schools. thing about the charter school boards Marshall, a teacher at Kanu O Ka Applications received after this date will OHA stepped in to help narrow is that they are stakeholder boards,” ‘Äina. She credits the development be processed pending space availability. the funding gap this school year, explained VSAS’s Rizor. “They of Hälau Ho‘olako to partnerships For more information call toll free authorizing a grant of $1.5 million to are community members, teachers, and good relationships. “Start first 1-800-498-4979 be distributed among the 17 Hawai- staff, students and parents.” with your community base – from ian language and culture-based “Having this inclusive model there, you will forge important part- charter schools. In past years, OHA makes us much more responsive to nerships that keep you accountable charter school funding has been community wants and needs,” Rizor to a community-based vision.”  E OLA KA ‘ÖLELO HAWAI‘I 10 ianuali2010 mo‘olelo nuicover feature ka wai ola | the living water of OHA | www.oha.org/kwo ha‘i ‘o¯ lelo • state of the office of hawaiian affairs

OHA Chairperson Haunani Apoliona said Hawaiians can Introduction by then-Governor Cayetano. Those selected and hired a Chief Operating Photos: Liza Simon significantly affect the future of loha e nā ‘ōiwi ‘ōlino mai Hawai‘i a “halted” payments were restored Officer and four Line of Business Hawai‘i, just as our forefathers Ni‘ihau a puni ke ao mālamalama. through combined efforts of the State Directors – in Resource Management, Betty Harvey Mele Micah Josh had in their century. “Let us reach Aloha e nā kūpuna a me nā ‘ōpio. Aloha Legislature and Governor Lingle. In Research, Public Communications Jenkins McInerny Carroll Ka¯ne Green deep within our spirit and na‘au e nā kama‘āina a me nā malihini kekahi. 2006, the Legislature also codified a and Advocacy – to address identified to surface and rekindle that Video of the Aloha nō kākou a pau loa. Aloha. set amount of $15.1 million annual address can priorities. These leaders, chosen by depth of leadership and … AOn behalf of the OHA Board of Trustees and revenue payments for years going the Administrator, will be responsible its advocacy in advance as well as continue grant be seen in the navigate again,” she said. - our staff from Hawai‘i to Washington, D.C., I forward. for Operations focused on “managing awards to community organizations.” And she called Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom am pleased to welcome all of you once again to To be crystal clear, these revenues December Ka for results” as the innovative approach Crowd buoyed upon Native Hawaiians to show their support for a our message on the State of OHA and the Native are not derived from taxpayer dollars, Wai Ola Loa at which replaces the former government settlement on disputed land revenues during the 2010 Hawaiian Community. nor are they part of the general fund of oha.org/kwo/loa process we know as “management by legislative session. Our first annual State of OHA address began in the State budget. objectives.” The eighth State of OHA by message of “I was encouraged that she spoke in a political 2002 as a suggestion from our youngest Trustee, This ceded land revenue stream Address in 2010 will report on our tone, so that the Legislature can be proactive to make John Waihe‘e IV. allows OHA to plan its advocacy in advance as progress. right by people of Hawaiian descent,” said state Sen. This year’s address, the seventh State of OHA well as continue grant awards to community orga- Readiness for building with the community optimism Josh Green (D-North and South Kohala). A veteran address, comes at a particularly opportune time. nizations, as we did this year in the amount of $13 a Native Hawaiian governing entity, enabled by lawmaker, Green said that he has often seen pro- We are closing a decade – a difficult decade – and million. Details of this and other accomplishments passage of the Native Hawaiian Government Reor- posed legislation languish when people do not attend entering a new one. What does that mean for us for 2009 are contained in the supplement distrib- ganization Act (also known as the Akaka Bill) is By Liza Simon hearings to show support. “So to hear (Chairperson as Hawaiians? uted to you today with these remarks. These same a responsibility that OHA has championed for Public Affairs Specialist Apoliona) encourage the leadership of the Hawaiian materials will also be available on OHA’s web site, the last nine years by advocating passage of this community to go out there and make their voices Looking At The Past Decade, 2000-2009 www.oha.org. monumental and far-reaching legislation. heard really helps,” Green said. This first decade of the millennium, 2000 to One languishing issue that OHA has worked When enacted, it will be up to ALL Native triking an optimistic chord that resonated State Rep. Mele Carroll, chairwoman of the 2009 2009, now coming to a close, has been a chal- diligently to resolve in the second half of this Hawaiians, whether residing in or outside Hawai‘i, with many community leaders and küpuna, Legislative Hawaiian Caucus, cautioned that a leg- lenging decade by all measures. decade is the payment of “the obligated but dis- to ensure that the enabling process is one that OHA chairperson Haunani Apoliona used islative solution to settle the state’s debt to OHA The year 2000 was a year that rocked the very puted Public Land Trust revenue amounts” owing includes all Native Hawaiians who wish to par- the State of OHA address to urge Native on disputed ceded land revenue still faces several core and foundation of the Office of Hawaiian for those in-between years from 1980 to 2009. For ticipate, and that the process produces an outcome Hawaiians to apply hard-won lessons learned hurdles, including opponents who would use the Affairs, challenging the basic principles of Native a third consecutive legislative session, the OHA and end result that present and future generations Sfrom the past to forge political self-determination economic downturn as an excuse to deny payments. Hawaiian self-determination at the level of State Trustees are pursuing resolution of this 30-year- of Native Hawaiians will use as a tool to better and economic prosperity in the new decade. “The challenge is to be creative in how we pass leg- governance and further serving to embolden old issue by offering a reasonable process for conditions for their ‘ohana and all of Hawai‘i “The painful challenges of this first decade of the islation, so even if we do not receive payment now, nā ‘elele o ka loko ‘ino to tie the arm of Native completion. We ask for your support, the commu- nei. millennium serve as building blocks to fortify our we want to make sure that we set up a mechanism to Hawaiian advocacy. 2000 was the year the U.S. nity’s support, when we renew our efforts at the Another focus area for OHA in this new decade political will and renew our spirit to prepare for the make sure that the payment is coming,” said Carroll Supreme Court held in Rice v. Cayetano that the 2010 Legislature in January. will be to advance OHA’s LLCs – limited liability actions that will need to be addressed as we move (D-East Maui, Moloka‘i, Läna‘i). election of OHA Trustees could not be limited to Understanding these key issues from this dif- corporations. forward in the next several years,” Apoliona told a Carroll also said the State of OHA address offered only Hawaiians. ficult decade helps give insight to what our role In addition to managing Waimea Valley and gathering of several hundred people at St. Andrew’s a “feeling of hope for our people that we are work- On the heels of that case was another federal as Native Hawaiians can and should be in the improving Makaweli Poi, the LLCs will serve as Cathedral on Dec. 9. ing diligently to move ourselves forward in so many court decision that we refer to as Arakaki I, which next decade. The painful challenges of this first incubators for new Hawaiian businesses and non- In the seventh annual State of OHA address, aspects.” Carroll said she was especially pleased that determined that running for the office of OHA decade of the millennium serve as building blocks profits, helping to seek and apply for federal, state, Apoliona said OHA has withstood several federal the OHA Chairperson spoke optimistically about the Trustees could not be limited to only Hawaiians. to fortify our political will and renew our spirit county and private funding to reach outcomes of lawsuits that threatened the agency’s services to building of a Native Hawaiian governing entity being It was the first time we were confronted with the to prepare for the actions that will need to be self-sufficiency. Accomplishing the latter will Native Hawaiians beginning in 2000 with the Rice v. near at hand as a result of the likely passage of the reality that there were those who felt empowered addressed as we move forward in the next several strengthen the economy of the State of Hawai‘i Cayetano Supreme Court decision. “These lawsuits Akaka Bill under the Obama administration. by the Rice decision to finish the job to eliminate years. We are, or should be, fine-tuning for the next as a whole. are not just about OHA but about Native Hawaiians Sounding confident that Congress will deliver the the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in total. decade, as we focus on the future. As a Hawaiian community, we can look for- and our legal right to exist as a distinct group of bill to desk of President Obama, who has promised More federal lawsuits followed with additional ward in this coming decade to the APEC meetings people to manage assets and resources as derived to sign it, Apoliona said in her speech that it will be cases being filed by folks like Barrett, Carroll and Second Decade: 2010 to 2020 – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings – by constitutional and statutory mandates,” Apoliona up to all Native Hawaiians who want to participate Kuroiwa, who challenged OHA’s constitutional For the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a new Stra- that are coming to Hawai‘i in 2011. Hawai‘i has said. in the nation-building process to use the enactment right to exist; and it remains their intent to use the tegic Plan for 2010-2016 approved by the Board of been selected! What a tremendous opportunity for She noted that OHA has been able to “navigate of the Akaka Bill as “a tool to better conditions for U.S. Constitution to do it, under the 14th Amend- Trustees in September 2009, has affirmed strategic Hawai‘i and Native Hawaiians to help enlighten these waters of litigation,” and though the court their ‘ohana and all of Hawai‘i nei.” ment. priorities and strategic results (the Strategic Plan the global community! battles have incurred huge cost, they have not been Apoliona’s mention of the 2011 Asia-Pacific Eco- Over time we have been able to navigate these with its priorities and results can be found on the Leaders of the world will be coming to fought with public funds, she said. nomic Cooperation meeting slated for Honolulu waters of litigation. Today only one case is pend- OHA web site as well). Hawai‘i to reflect on what the economic future After the speech, Harvey McInerny, a trustee of the drew applause from the audience, as she described ing, Day v. Apoliona. However, it has been a There are six strategic priorities; one of which for the Pacific can and should be. As the host Lunalilo Trust Estate, said he liked what he heard. the event as a special opportunity for Hawai‘i and 10-year minefield of lawsuits that have cost mil- includes Ea (governance), which reads, “to restore culture, Native Hawaiians are blessed with the “I think the points she hit were very appropriate, Native Hawaiians to enlighten the world. “When lions of dollars to fight. These lawsuits are not just pono and ea, Native Hawaiians will achieve self- unique opportunity to take a leading role. We are considering all the number of Hawaiian entitlements APEC leaders are here, we can plant Hawai‘i seeds about OHA but about Native Hawaiians and our governance after which the assets of OHA will the reason people come to Hawai‘i. Our honor- that have come under siege,” McInerny said. “And of ideas, and that spirit nurtured in Hawai‘i can blos- of a legal right to exist as a distinct group of people to be transferred to the new governing entity.” And able culture and our Hawaiian values blending her vision for what can happen now is very upbeat som in and impact far-reaching corners of the world,” manage assets and resources as derived by consti- the strategic result linked to this specific strategic with diverse cultures and peoples are what make in spite of the hard times.” she said. tutional and statutory mandates. priority reads, “Transfer Assets to Entity, adop- Hawai‘i unique from any other destination in the Apoliona said OHA’s difficulties in the past The annual State of OHA address began in 2002 Another area of difficulty in this first decade of tion by the Board of Trustees of a Transition Plan world. When APEC leaders are here, we can plant decade included Gov. Ben Cayetano’s termination with a recommendation from OHA Trustee John Dawn the millennium included uninterrupted receipt of that includes the legal transfer of assets and other Hawai‘i seeds of ideas, and that spirit nurtured in of the agency’s share of revenue from the ceded lands Waihe‘e IV, who attended this year’s event along OHA Chairperson Haunani funding that the State of Hawai‘i is obligated to resources to the new Native Hawaiian governing Hawai‘i can blossom in and impact far-reaching trust. She praised the subsequent efforts of the state with Trustees Walter Heen, Colette Machado, Boyd Apoliona, Norma Heen, pay to OHA from revenue received from crown entity.” corners of the world. Legislature and Gov. Linda Lingle for resuming the Mossman, Oswald Stender, Chief Executive Officer OHA Trustees Walter Heen, and government lands, more commonly referred The execution of the plan is the kuleana of the Native Hawaiians can significantly affect what payments, saying that the restored revenue stream Clyde Nämu‘o and OHA staff. Ali‘i societies and Boyd Mossman and Oswald to as “ceded lands.” OHA Administrator and the staffing he assembles. not only fulfills the state’s fiduciary obligation to See state of OHA on page 20 See optimism on page 20 Stender join John Renke and Early in this decade, payments were halted Administrator Nāmu‘o has recruited, interviewed, Native Hawaiians, but also allows OHA to “plan the rest of the congregation in singing “Ka Na‘i Aupuni.” Pictured in the second pew are Aulani Apoliona, OHA’s OHA Chief Execu- Lead Advocate for Kau Inoa Ali‘i Sir Edward Akana, tive Officer Clyde and Community Outreach, KGCK, ka¯laimoku, or high Na¯mu‘o, who and Claire Hughes, an advo- officer, of the Royal Order addressed the cate for Native Hawaiian of Kamehameha I, stands crowd, and his health. - Photo: Liza Simon third from left. With him, wife, Pauline, a from left, are Bill Souza member of ‘Aha- and Kaipo Pomaikai. - hui Ka‘ahumanu. - After a tough decade, Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom Photo: Liza Simon Apoliona calls upon Hawaiians to forge ahead with renewed vigor

Edith Kanekoa and Waima¯nalo ku¯puna. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Your guide to programs and services provided bY Kamehameha schools

Special Section with key regiStration dateS, telephone numberS and web Site information.

THE LEGACY OF A PRINCESS Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of a Hawaiian Princess, Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling more than 6,500 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i and at 30 preschool sites statewide. More than 30,000 additional learners are also served through a range of other Kamehameha Schools outreach programs, community collaborations and scholarships in Hawai‘i and across the continental United States.

PRENATAL THROUGH AGE 8 Hi‘ilani Hi‘ilani is an early childhood family education program that serves children prenatal to 36 months of age and their families. Hi‘ilani offers small group regularly scheduled classes and activities during mornings, middays and evenings throughout the year. These classes focus on strategies, tools and techniques that promote preschool readiness and well-being through positive parent-child interactions including: •Parent and child interaction classes •Prenatal classes •Family activities •Early childhood screening and referral •Individual consultation Applications accepted year round. For more information about this program, call (808) 534-8305.

Preschools Kamehameha strongly supports the need for early childhood education, and has dedicated significant resources to provide preschool opportunities to Hawaii keiki. It enrolls over 1,500 3- and 4-year-olds in more than 30 preschools statewide. Also, after school care is offered at selected preschools. The preschool program emphasizes the development of social and emotional skills. Applications are accepted from October through January, prior to the school start date. For more information about this program, call (808) 534-8305.

Literacy Instruction and Support The Literacy Instruction and Support division (LIS) provides programs that enhance literacy among Native Hawaiian children in grades K-3 attending Department of Education schools on Moloka‘i, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i and O‘ahu. LIS’ In-School Literacy (ISL) services work with students to build a strong literacy foundation through whole-class instruction of reading, writing, oral language, and content integration while the After School Literacy (ASL) services focus on integrating literacy and the scientific process. The ‘Ohana Literacy Program (OLP) empowers family and caregivers to be full partners in their child’s education. LIS instruction is ground- ed in Hawaiian culture and integrates the current literacy work of collaborating schools with best practices in literacy instruction. Lessons assist in strengthening the connection to Hawai- ian culture in schools where the student population is at least 50 percent Native Hawaiian. For more information about this program, call (808) 534-8363. CAMPUSES Kamehameha Schools Kapälama ‘Äina Ulu: Land Legacy Education Located at Kapälama on the island of ‘Oahu, the 600-acre Kamehameha Schools Kapälama campus is the largest and oldest of the three K-12 campuses and has From the shores of Kaua‘i to the mountains of Hawai‘i Island, 364,000 acres of Kamehameha Schools’ agriculture and conservation lands serve as outdoor graduated more than 22,300 young men and women since its inception. It enrolls approximately 3,200 students, 550 of which are 7-12 grade boarders from classrooms for education and community collaborations. ‘Äina Ulu-lands of inspiration, growth and enrichment-uses Kamehameha’s land as an educa- the neighbor islands. The curriculum is college preparatory. Ninety-seven percent of the Class of 2009 will attend institutions of higher learning. About tional classroom providing hands-on opportunities to thousands of students in land stewardship and eco-cultural education. For more information on 18 percent enrolled in two-year colleges or technical schools and 79 percent enrolled in four-year colleges or universities. Applications accepted August ‘Äina Ulu, visit http://www.ksbe.edu/endowment or call (808) 534-8194. through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information about the Kapälama campus, visit http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/ or call (808) 842-8211. Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning The Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning branch provides distance learning opportunities with a focus on ‘Ike and Nohona Hawai‘i (the knowledge Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Summer School extends the reach of the Kapälama campus by offering a six-week summer session open to students from and practice of the Hawaiian culture). Educational services include interactive distance learning courses, virtual field trips, training teachers to utilize 21st public, private and mainland schools. Approximately 1200 non-Kamehameha students benefit from a wide variety of academic and enrichment courses, century technology and online culture education-based resources, facilitating a virtual community of learners and supporting the delivery and expansion which incorporate Hawaiian and Christian values. Students from all schools are welcome to apply. Limited spots are open for high school students in of existing educational programs. credit courses. For more information on Kapälama Summer School, visit http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/summer or call 842-8211. ‘Ike Hawai‘i Distance Learning – A program that provides high school learners nationwide with the exciting opportunity to learn Hawaiian culture, Kamehameha Schools Maui history and literature through online, semester courses. Applications accepted April through June for Fall semester; September through November for Founded in 1996, the 180-acre Kamehameha Schools Maui campus situated in Pukalani at the 1,600-foot elevation of Haleakalä enrolls 1,100 students in Spring semester. For more information on ‘Ike Hawai‘i, visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/ikehawaii or call (808) 842-8877. grades K-12. Its high school curriculum features four career academies—communications and arts; science and natural resources; information/technology; and business and leadership—which exposes students to future career opportunities. An overall focus is fostering the development of leaders who focus on service to others. It celebrated its fourth graduation in May 2009 with 98 percent of the 99 students continuing their education at post-secondary institu- A‘o Makua Distance Learning – An online enrichment program that provides parents, caregivers and other adults the opportunity to reconnect with tions and 2 percent entering military service. Applications accepted August through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information and share the Hawaiian culture and language with their ‘ohana through monthly, online courses. Participants become part of a virtual community of learn- about the Maui campus, visit http://maui.ksbe.edu/ or call (808) 572-3100. ers while learning about their cultural heritage. Registration is ongoing and due by the 15th of the month prior to class starting. For more information on A‘o Makua, visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/adult or call (808) 842-8877. Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Outreach provides quality community educational programs and experiences for Native Hawaiian children and adults on Maui. Learning opportunities are culturally based with a focus on building an awareness and appreciation for Hawaiian and Christian values, academic A‘o Kumu Distance Learning – A program that provides educators with professional development opportunities to acquire 21st century teaching skills success, arts, citizenship and lifelong wellness. KS Maui outreach programs include an after school tutorial and cultural program, Mohala Ka Liko, for stu- with a focus on accessing, integrating and developing Hawaiian culture education-based learning resources. For more information on A‘o Kumu, visit dents in grades 5 and 8 and Ka Lei O Ka Lanakila, a professional development for teachers serving Native Hawaiian learners. Kamehameha Maui hosts an http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/aokumu or call (808) 842-8877. array of educational conferences, Christian services, and community meetings on campus as a result of community and Hawaiian agency collaborations. Contact the KS Maui Director of Campus Outreach at (808) 572-3100 for more information on programs and collaborations. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES Kamehameha Schools is committed to providing financial assistance to students of Hawaiian ancestry. Financial support is awarded through various Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Kamehameha programs such as Pauahi Keiki Scholars, Summer School programs, Post-High Scholarships, Kamehameha Schools Preschools, as well as The 312 -acre Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus is located in Kea‘au, eight miles south of Hilo in a most beautiful and forested area. Founded in 1996, the Kindergarten through grade 12 programs at the Kapälama, Hawai‘i and Maui campuses. All awards are made on an annual basis and are determined the school currently enrolls 1,120 K-12 students. The curriculum is directed toward preparing students for success in post-high school endeavors and a re- through various methods such as need and merit. warding and productive life. The overall program is college preparatory with significant enhancements in career and vocational opportunities. Junior and senior students participate in a career academy program which offers skill development and career orientation in the following fields: arts and communi- Preschool and Kindergarten Scholarships cation; business and leadership; engineering and design; science and natural resources; and social and government services. The campus also celebrated •Pauahi Keiki Scholars - Preschool (PKS): The Pauahi Keiki Scholars program provides need-based scholarships to keiki attending non-Kamehameha its fourth graduating class in May 2009, with 96 percent of the 140 students set to continue their education at institutions of higher learning. Applications preschools. Applications are accepted January-April. accepted August through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information about the Hawai‘i campus, visit http://hawaii.ksbe.edu/ or •Pauahi Keiki Scholars - Kindergarten (PKS-K): The Pauahi Keiki Scholars Kindergarten program offers need-based scholarships to keiki applying to call (808) 982-0000. kindergarten at non-Kamehameha private schools. Applications are accepted January-February. To view a list of participating schools for each of these programs, visit www.ksbe.edu/finaid. Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus Outreach supports Hawaiian families on Hawai‘i island by helping children to value education, be successful in their educational experiences, understand their unique culture and heritage, and thrive in their own communities. The Campus Outreach Division delivers Ke Kula Kauwela, a Summer School experience held at the campus in Kea‘au for more than 800 students. Several other outreach programs are offered in KS campus-based PreK-12 Financial Aid collaboration with charter schools, the Department of Education and Hawaiian agencies. For more information on Hawai‘i Campus Outreach, call (808) •Kamehameha Schools - preschools 982-0699 or (808) 982-0020 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. •Kamehameha Schools - campus based K-12 programs •Kamehameha Schools summer school program EXTENSION EDUCATION Kamehameha Schools partially subsidizes tuition for students attending its Hawai‘i preschools and K-12 campuses at Kapälama, Maui and Hawai‘i. Kamehameha Schools has a rich tradition of providing quality education programs in communities to build capacity, foster well-being and promote the Parents may apply for financial aid to offset the remaining educational costs. KS provides tuition assistance based on financial need. overall quality of life for Hawaiian learners. Services range from one-time presentations to programs that operate over the course of a year or several years. Visit http://ksbe.edu/finaid/ or call (808) 534-8080 for an application and information on program deadlines. With no set walls or geographic boundaries, the programs offer robust regional curriculum for students in grade 5 through college. Students may participate for 12 or more years in the three consecutive programs: Explorations; Kamehameha Scholars; and Career and Post-High Counseling. Post-High School Scholarships •Nä Ho‘okama a Pauahi: a need–based for students enrolled in associates, bachelors, masters or doctoral degree programs. Explorations Series – The Explorations Series of programs is comprised of three different summer boarding programs, each targeted at specific grade lev- •‘Imi Na‘auao: a merit–based scholarship for students enrolled in post-baccalaureate degree programs. els. Students are encouraged to participate in the Explorations series of programs beginning with Ho‘omäka‘ika‘i, but they may enter the series at any level: Our Post-High Scholarship program provides supplemental financial assistance to qualified applicants pursuing undergraduate- and graduate-level educational goals. 1.Ho‘omäka‘ika‘i – For students entering grade 6, this program was developed by Kamehameha Schools more than 40 years ago that introduces Hawai‘i keiki to foundational Hawaiian cultural values and practices including mälama ‘Äina, kalo cultivation, fishpond restoration and much more. Students board at the Kapälama campus for one week. The programs run for six weeks during the summer. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island trans- KE ALI‘I PAUAHI FOUNDATION portation during the week are included in the fee. The Foundation manages more than 75 donor-based endowed scholarships that are offered for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Alumni and parent groups, school clubs, organizations and individual donors have established many of the scholarships. Over the past four years, more than 850 scholarships 2.Ho‘olauna – This is a one-week boarding program at nine sites statewide for students entering grades 7 and 8. It goes more in-depth on Hawaiian have been awarded. The Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation (KAPF) is a non-profit support organization of Kamehameha Schools whose purpose is to generate customs and traditions by engaging students in hands-on cultural practices and working with various community members and kupuna that are part of new sources of income that directly supports Kamehameha’s educational mission. Donations made to KAPF are 100 percent tax-deductible, as KS funds their respective moku. Students are encouraged to attend their first Ho‘olauna session in their home community, and then may attend additional sessions the Foundation’s operating costs. Scholarship applications available March-May. Visit www.Pauahi.org or call (808) 534-3966 for more information. if available. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island transportation during the week are included in the fee. 3.Külia I Ka Pono – This program reinforces the importance of one’s cultural identity and sense of belonging to the Hawaiian community. It challenges students to recognize and build upon their personal strengths while reinforcing the importance of giving back to the community. Students entering grades 8 and 9 board for one week at the Kapälama campus. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island transportation during the week are included in the fee. HAWAIIAN-FOCUSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS For more information on the Explorations Series, call (808) 534-8272 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Hawaiian Focused Public Charter Hawaiÿi Kauaÿi O‘ahu Ka ÿUmeke Käÿeo Hawaiian Kanuikapono Learning Center PCS (K-12) Hakipuÿu Learning Center NCPCS (5-12) Kamehameha Scholars – Upon completion of the Explorations Series, soon-to-be ninth graders will be invited to apply for the Kamehameha Scholars Schools are defined as schools that Immersion PCS (K-8) (808) 823-9160 • www.kanuikapono.org (808) 337-0481 • www.hakipuu.org Program (KSP), and are encouraged to participate through all four years of high school (grades 9-12). KSP promotes early college and career awareness by operate from a Native Hawaiian (808) 933-3482 • www.kaumeke.org helping students realize that college is an attainable goal. KSP engages entire families in the college and career planning process, and integrates personal cultural focus, with the grounding Kawaikini NCPCS (K-12) Hälau Kü Mäna NCPCS (6-12) Kanu o ka ÿÄina NCPCS (K-12) (808) 632-2032 • www.kawaikini.com (808) 945-1600 • www.halaukumana.org goal setting, leadership and service learning, and Hawaiian cultural enrichment into the program. For more information on Kamehameha Scholars, visit of instruction and student learning (808) 887-1117 • www.kalo.org http://apps.ksbe.edu/kscholars or call (808) 534-8360. in the values, norms, knowledge, Ke Kula Niÿihau o Kekaha Learning Hälau Lökahi NCPCS (K-12) beliefs, practices and language that Ke Ana Laÿahana PCS (7-12) Center and Laboratory PCS (K-12) (808) 832-3594 •www.halaulokahi.com Career and Post-High Counseling – High school graduates, ready for the transition from high school to post-high education, are channeled into the are the foundation of Hawaiian (808) 961-6228 • www.edithka- (808) 337-0481 Career and Post-High Counseling (CPHC) program. CPHC helps students, especially first-year and first-time Kamehameha scholarship recipients, to com- culture. Kamehameha Schools sup- nakaolefoundation.org/ke_ana/ Kamaile Academy PCS (K-8) plete their post-high programs. Special emphasis is put on building foundational skills such as navigating college bureaucracies, learning to advocate for ke_ana_index.htm Kula Aupuni Niÿihau a Kahelelani Aloha (808) 697-7110 • www.hookakoo.org/ ports 17 Hawaiian-Focused Public NCPCS (K-12) • (808) 337-2022 index.php/site/Kamaile yourself and resolving life challenges in order to stay in school and graduate. Group activities and individualized counseling is provided throughout the Charter Schools located on Kauaÿi, Ke Kula ‘o Näwahïokalaniÿöpuÿu Iki year. For more information on CPHC, call (808) 534-8339. Oÿahu, Molokaÿi and Hawaii Island Laboratory PCS (K-8) Molokaÿi Ka Waihona ÿo ka Naÿauao NCPCS (K-8) serving more than 3,640 students. (808) 982-4260 • www.nawahi.com Kualapuÿu Elementary NCPCCS (K-6) 808) 620-9030 •www.kawaihonapcs.org Hülili (808) 567-6900 • www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us Hülili is a year-round program on Maui open to students in grades 6-12 who applied to but are not currently attending Kamehameha Schools. The cur- To learn more about these charter Kua O Ka Lä PCS (K-2, 6-12) Ke Kula ÿo Samuel M. Kamakau Labora- riculum includes English and math classes to strengthen literacy and numerical skills as well as courses in computer technology and counseling and career schools and how your child can 808) 965-5098 • www.kuaokala.org tory PCS (K-12) • (808) 235-9175 benefit from an education there, www.kamakau.net guidance. Students also learn about their Hawaiian heritage through huaka‘i (field trips), distance learning and various classes that focus on Hawaiian val- Waimea Middle PCCS (6-8) ues, crafts, games and alapa nui (sports). The program culminates in a festive ho‘ike (celebration), where students present learning projects to their parents. please contact them directly. (808) 887-6090 Hülili is offered as a four-week summer program and includes intersessions during the school year. For more information on Hülili, call (808) 573-7037. www.waimeamiddleschool.org CAMPUSES Kamehameha Schools Kapälama ‘Äina Ulu: Land Legacy Education Located at Kapälama on the island of ‘Oahu, the 600-acre Kamehameha Schools Kapälama campus is the largest and oldest of the three K-12 campuses and has From the shores of Kaua‘i to the mountains of Hawai‘i Island, 364,000 acres of Kamehameha Schools’ agriculture and conservation lands serve as outdoor graduated more than 22,300 young men and women since its inception. It enrolls approximately 3,200 students, 550 of which are 7-12 grade boarders from classrooms for education and community collaborations. ‘Äina Ulu-lands of inspiration, growth and enrichment-uses Kamehameha’s land as an educa- the neighbor islands. The curriculum is college preparatory. Ninety-seven percent of the Class of 2009 will attend institutions of higher learning. About tional classroom providing hands-on opportunities to thousands of students in land stewardship and eco-cultural education. For more information on 18 percent enrolled in two-year colleges or technical schools and 79 percent enrolled in four-year colleges or universities. Applications accepted August ‘Äina Ulu, visit http://www.ksbe.edu/endowment or call (808) 534-8194. through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information about the Kapälama campus, visit http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/ or call (808) 842-8211. Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning The Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning branch provides distance learning opportunities with a focus on ‘Ike and Nohona Hawai‘i (the knowledge Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Summer School extends the reach of the Kapälama campus by offering a six-week summer session open to students from and practice of the Hawaiian culture). Educational services include interactive distance learning courses, virtual field trips, training teachers to utilize 21st public, private and mainland schools. Approximately 1200 non-Kamehameha students benefit from a wide variety of academic and enrichment courses, century technology and online culture education-based resources, facilitating a virtual community of learners and supporting the delivery and expansion which incorporate Hawaiian and Christian values. Students from all schools are welcome to apply. Limited spots are open for high school students in of existing educational programs. credit courses. For more information on Kapälama Summer School, visit http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/summer or call 842-8211. ‘Ike Hawai‘i Distance Learning – A program that provides high school learners nationwide with the exciting opportunity to learn Hawaiian culture, Kamehameha Schools Maui history and literature through online, semester courses. Applications accepted April through June for Fall semester; September through November for Founded in 1996, the 180-acre Kamehameha Schools Maui campus situated in Pukalani at the 1,600-foot elevation of Haleakalä enrolls 1,100 students in Spring semester. For more information on ‘Ike Hawai‘i, visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/ikehawaii or call (808) 842-8877. grades K-12. Its high school curriculum features four career academies—communications and arts; science and natural resources; information/technology; and business and leadership—which exposes students to future career opportunities. An overall focus is fostering the development of leaders who focus on service to others. It celebrated its fourth graduation in May 2009 with 98 percent of the 99 students continuing their education at post-secondary institu- A‘o Makua Distance Learning – An online enrichment program that provides parents, caregivers and other adults the opportunity to reconnect with tions and 2 percent entering military service. Applications accepted August through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information and share the Hawaiian culture and language with their ‘ohana through monthly, online courses. Participants become part of a virtual community of learn- about the Maui campus, visit http://maui.ksbe.edu/ or call (808) 572-3100. ers while learning about their cultural heritage. Registration is ongoing and due by the 15th of the month prior to class starting. For more information on A‘o Makua, visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/adult or call (808) 842-8877. Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Outreach provides quality community educational programs and experiences for Native Hawaiian children and adults on Maui. Learning opportunities are culturally based with a focus on building an awareness and appreciation for Hawaiian and Christian values, academic A‘o Kumu Distance Learning – A program that provides educators with professional development opportunities to acquire 21st century teaching skills success, arts, citizenship and lifelong wellness. KS Maui outreach programs include an after school tutorial and cultural program, Mohala Ka Liko, for stu- with a focus on accessing, integrating and developing Hawaiian culture education-based learning resources. For more information on A‘o Kumu, visit dents in grades 5 and 8 and Ka Lei O Ka Lanakila, a professional development for teachers serving Native Hawaiian learners. Kamehameha Maui hosts an http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/aokumu or call (808) 842-8877. array of educational conferences, Christian services, and community meetings on campus as a result of community and Hawaiian agency collaborations. Contact the KS Maui Director of Campus Outreach at (808) 572-3100 for more information on programs and collaborations. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES Kamehameha Schools is committed to providing financial assistance to students of Hawaiian ancestry. Financial support is awarded through various Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Kamehameha programs such as Pauahi Keiki Scholars, Summer School programs, Post-High Scholarships, Kamehameha Schools Preschools, as well as The 312 -acre Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus is located in Kea‘au, eight miles south of Hilo in a most beautiful and forested area. Founded in 1996, the Kindergarten through grade 12 programs at the Kapälama, Hawai‘i and Maui campuses. All awards are made on an annual basis and are determined the school currently enrolls 1,120 K-12 students. The curriculum is directed toward preparing students for success in post-high school endeavors and a re- through various methods such as need and merit. warding and productive life. The overall program is college preparatory with significant enhancements in career and vocational opportunities. Junior and senior students participate in a career academy program which offers skill development and career orientation in the following fields: arts and communi- Preschool and Kindergarten Scholarships cation; business and leadership; engineering and design; science and natural resources; and social and government services. The campus also celebrated •Pauahi Keiki Scholars - Preschool (PKS): The Pauahi Keiki Scholars program provides need-based scholarships to keiki attending non-Kamehameha its fourth graduating class in May 2009, with 96 percent of the 140 students set to continue their education at institutions of higher learning. Applications preschools. Applications are accepted January-April. accepted August through September, one year prior to school start date. For more information about the Hawai‘i campus, visit http://hawaii.ksbe.edu/ or •Pauahi Keiki Scholars - Kindergarten (PKS-K): The Pauahi Keiki Scholars Kindergarten program offers need-based scholarships to keiki applying to call (808) 982-0000. kindergarten at non-Kamehameha private schools. Applications are accepted January-February. To view a list of participating schools for each of these programs, visit www.ksbe.edu/finaid. Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus Outreach supports Hawaiian families on Hawai‘i island by helping children to value education, be successful in their educational experiences, understand their unique culture and heritage, and thrive in their own communities. The Campus Outreach Division delivers Ke Kula Kauwela, a Summer School experience held at the campus in Kea‘au for more than 800 students. Several other outreach programs are offered in KS campus-based PreK-12 Financial Aid collaboration with charter schools, the Department of Education and Hawaiian agencies. For more information on Hawai‘i Campus Outreach, call (808) •Kamehameha Schools - preschools 982-0699 or (808) 982-0020 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. •Kamehameha Schools - campus based K-12 programs •Kamehameha Schools summer school program EXTENSION EDUCATION Kamehameha Schools partially subsidizes tuition for students attending its Hawai‘i preschools and K-12 campuses at Kapälama, Maui and Hawai‘i. Kamehameha Schools has a rich tradition of providing quality education programs in communities to build capacity, foster well-being and promote the Parents may apply for financial aid to offset the remaining educational costs. KS provides tuition assistance based on financial need. overall quality of life for Hawaiian learners. Services range from one-time presentations to programs that operate over the course of a year or several years. Visit http://ksbe.edu/finaid/ or call (808) 534-8080 for an application and information on program deadlines. With no set walls or geographic boundaries, the programs offer robust regional curriculum for students in grade 5 through college. Students may participate for 12 or more years in the three consecutive programs: Explorations; Kamehameha Scholars; and Career and Post-High Counseling. Post-High School Scholarships •Nä Ho‘okama a Pauahi: a need–based for students enrolled in associates, bachelors, masters or doctoral degree programs. Explorations Series – The Explorations Series of programs is comprised of three different summer boarding programs, each targeted at specific grade lev- •‘Imi Na‘auao: a merit–based scholarship for students enrolled in post-baccalaureate degree programs. els. Students are encouraged to participate in the Explorations series of programs beginning with Ho‘omäka‘ika‘i, but they may enter the series at any level: Our Post-High Scholarship program provides supplemental financial assistance to qualified applicants pursuing undergraduate- and graduate-level educational goals. 1.Ho‘omäka‘ika‘i – For students entering grade 6, this program was developed by Kamehameha Schools more than 40 years ago that introduces Hawai‘i keiki to foundational Hawaiian cultural values and practices including mälama ‘Äina, kalo cultivation, fishpond restoration and much more. Students board at the Kapälama campus for one week. The programs run for six weeks during the summer. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island trans- KE ALI‘I PAUAHI FOUNDATION portation during the week are included in the fee. The Foundation manages more than 75 donor-based endowed scholarships that are offered for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Alumni and parent groups, school clubs, organizations and individual donors have established many of the scholarships. Over the past four years, more than 850 scholarships 2.Ho‘olauna – This is a one-week boarding program at nine sites statewide for students entering grades 7 and 8. It goes more in-depth on Hawaiian have been awarded. The Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation (KAPF) is a non-profit support organization of Kamehameha Schools whose purpose is to generate customs and traditions by engaging students in hands-on cultural practices and working with various community members and kupuna that are part of new sources of income that directly supports Kamehameha’s educational mission. Donations made to KAPF are 100 percent tax-deductible, as KS funds their respective moku. Students are encouraged to attend their first Ho‘olauna session in their home community, and then may attend additional sessions the Foundation’s operating costs. Scholarship applications available March-May. Visit www.Pauahi.org or call (808) 534-3966 for more information. if available. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island transportation during the week are included in the fee. 3.Külia I Ka Pono – This program reinforces the importance of one’s cultural identity and sense of belonging to the Hawaiian community. It challenges students to recognize and build upon their personal strengths while reinforcing the importance of giving back to the community. Students entering grades 8 and 9 board for one week at the Kapälama campus. All field trips, meals, on-island and inter-island transportation during the week are included in the fee. HAWAIIAN-FOCUSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS For more information on the Explorations Series, call (808) 534-8272 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Hawaiian Focused Public Charter Hawaiÿi Kauaÿi O‘ahu Ka ÿUmeke Käÿeo Hawaiian Kanuikapono Learning Center PCS (K-12) Hakipuÿu Learning Center NCPCS (5-12) Kamehameha Scholars – Upon completion of the Explorations Series, soon-to-be ninth graders will be invited to apply for the Kamehameha Scholars Schools are defined as schools that Immersion PCS (K-8) (808) 823-9160 • www.kanuikapono.org (808) 337-0481 • www.hakipuu.org Program (KSP), and are encouraged to participate through all four years of high school (grades 9-12). KSP promotes early college and career awareness by operate from a Native Hawaiian (808) 933-3482 • www.kaumeke.org helping students realize that college is an attainable goal. KSP engages entire families in the college and career planning process, and integrates personal cultural focus, with the grounding Kawaikini NCPCS (K-12) Hälau Kü Mäna NCPCS (6-12) Kanu o ka ÿÄina NCPCS (K-12) (808) 632-2032 • www.kawaikini.com (808) 945-1600 • www.halaukumana.org goal setting, leadership and service learning, and Hawaiian cultural enrichment into the program. For more information on Kamehameha Scholars, visit of instruction and student learning (808) 887-1117 • www.kalo.org http://apps.ksbe.edu/kscholars or call (808) 534-8360. in the values, norms, knowledge, Ke Kula Niÿihau o Kekaha Learning Hälau Lökahi NCPCS (K-12) beliefs, practices and language that Ke Ana Laÿahana PCS (7-12) Center and Laboratory PCS (K-12) (808) 832-3594 •www.halaulokahi.com Career and Post-High Counseling – High school graduates, ready for the transition from high school to post-high education, are channeled into the are the foundation of Hawaiian (808) 961-6228 • www.edithka- (808) 337-0481 Career and Post-High Counseling (CPHC) program. CPHC helps students, especially first-year and first-time Kamehameha scholarship recipients, to com- culture. Kamehameha Schools sup- nakaolefoundation.org/ke_ana/ Kamaile Academy PCS (K-8) plete their post-high programs. Special emphasis is put on building foundational skills such as navigating college bureaucracies, learning to advocate for ke_ana_index.htm Kula Aupuni Niÿihau a Kahelelani Aloha (808) 697-7110 • www.hookakoo.org/ ports 17 Hawaiian-Focused Public NCPCS (K-12) • (808) 337-2022 index.php/site/Kamaile yourself and resolving life challenges in order to stay in school and graduate. Group activities and individualized counseling is provided throughout the Charter Schools located on Kauaÿi, Ke Kula ‘o Näwahïokalaniÿöpuÿu Iki year. For more information on CPHC, call (808) 534-8339. Oÿahu, Molokaÿi and Hawaii Island Laboratory PCS (K-8) Molokaÿi Ka Waihona ÿo ka Naÿauao NCPCS (K-8) serving more than 3,640 students. (808) 982-4260 • www.nawahi.com Kualapuÿu Elementary NCPCCS (K-6) 808) 620-9030 •www.kawaihonapcs.org Hülili (808) 567-6900 • www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us Hülili is a year-round program on Maui open to students in grades 6-12 who applied to but are not currently attending Kamehameha Schools. The cur- To learn more about these charter Kua O Ka Lä PCS (K-2, 6-12) Ke Kula ÿo Samuel M. Kamakau Labora- riculum includes English and math classes to strengthen literacy and numerical skills as well as courses in computer technology and counseling and career schools and how your child can 808) 965-5098 • www.kuaokala.org tory PCS (K-12) • (808) 235-9175 benefit from an education there, www.kamakau.net guidance. Students also learn about their Hawaiian heritage through huaka‘i (field trips), distance learning and various classes that focus on Hawaiian val- Waimea Middle PCCS (6-8) ues, crafts, games and alapa nui (sports). The program culminates in a festive ho‘ike (celebration), where students present learning projects to their parents. please contact them directly. (808) 887-6090 Hülili is offered as a four-week summer program and includes intersessions during the school year. For more information on Hülili, call (808) 573-7037. www.waimeamiddleschool.org COMMUNITY SERVICES AND APPLICATION HELP The centers are open Monday through Friday and on specified Saturdays. The following sites can provide assistance when applying for Kamehameha Programs: Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center O‘ahu • (808) 534-3994 • 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The purpose of the Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center is to verify Hawaiian ancestry of those wishing to be considered for admission to a Kamehameha Schools program Kaua‘i • (808) 245-8070 • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. under Kamehameha’s policy to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Once Hawaiian ancestry is verified, individuals may be Moloka‘i/Lana‘i • (808) 553-3673 • 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. considered under the preference policy when applying to any KS program or for financial aid without further application to the data center. For more information on the East Hawai‘i • (808) 935-0116 • 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center, visit www.ksbe.edu/datacenter or call (808) 523-6228. West Hawai‘i • (808) 322-5400 • 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Community Learning Center at Nänäkuli This center offers on-site educational and enrichment programs, provides information on all Kamehameha educational programs, and assists families in applying to Kame- HUI MOÿOLELO hameha programs and services such as admissions, financial aid and Hawaiian ances- Join the Kamehameha ÿohana and get your free Hui Moÿolelo try verification. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For membership! Hui Mo’olelo is part of Kamehameha Schools’ more information on the Community Learning Center at Nänäkuli, call (808) 668-1517. effort to extend its educational programs to more families. As a member, you will receive: Neighbor Island Regional Resource Centers •Permanent 30% discount pricing on all Kamehameha Publishing Kamehameha Schools operates Regional Resource Center (RRC) offices on the islands titles purchased online at www.kamehamehapublishing.org of Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, and East and West Hawai‘i to assist Hawaiian families •Periodic deeper discounts on select itemson select items with program and financial aid applications, program support services, and Hawaiian ancestry verification. 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For other questions or have broc hure mailed you, please email [email protected] or call 534-8143. 16 ianuali2010 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA calendar ‘alemanaka A dancer from Ha¯lau O Kekuhi performs at the 2009 Merrie Monarch Festi- val. The ha¯lau will premiere Ka Huaka‘i Ongoing O Wahinepo¯‘aimoku at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Jan. 30. - Photo: Cour- Whale Watch tesy of the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Pu‘ukoholä Heiau, Kawaihae, Hawai‘i. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fri- days through March 26, join the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and the National Park Service to watch koholä from the “hill of the whale.” Staff and volunteers will be on site to help spot humpbacks and answer any questions you might have about the whales. Manuahi. nps.gov/puhe. ianuali PÖ‘alima, lä 8 o Ianuali Held in honor of Aunty Sally Wood Naluai, com.) Makahiki games at 9 a.m. Saturday with Hula Ka No‘eau performs at the hula plat- PCC’s first kumu hula, some of the best hula a program to follow. A march begins at 9 a.m. form at Ka‘auea, overlooking Halema‘uma‘u. Grammy Awards Concert dancers in the world perform at the festival in Sunday. T-shirts will be on sale. Event is free. Cultural demonstrations will follow at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, PCC’s Pacific Theater. $10 adults, $6 keiki, 392-3849, 741-7257 or 728-1046. Volcano Art Center Gallery. Manuahi, but downtown Honolulu. 6-9 p.m. manuahi for kama‘äina pass holders. Attend- park entrance fees apply. (808) 967-8222, Bring your lawn chairs, beach mats and ees can also use their tickets for admission Läpule, lä 17 o Ianuali volcanoartcenter.org. picnic food and enjoy the music of Best Hawai- to PCC’s six island villages following the ian Music Album nominees Tia Carrere and event and upgrade their tickets to a dinner or Waimea Valley Kanikapila Läpule, lä 24 o Ianuali Daniel Ho, Ho‘okena, Amy Hanaiali‘i and Hä: Breath of Life show package. 367-7060, Waimea Valley, O‘ahu. 1 p.m. slack-key masters Dennis Kamakahi, Kawika polynesia.com. A recurring event on the third Sunday of Ala Wai Challenge Kahiapo, George Kahumoku, Keoki Kahu- every month, the Abrigo ‘Ohana – 14-year-old Ala Wai Neighborhood Park, moku, Sonny Lim, Owana Salazar and Jeff Pö‘aono-Läpule, nä lä 16-17 o Ianuali Timi, 11-year-old Emily, and 7-year-old Quinn Waikïkï, O‘ahu. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Peterson. Then stay tuned for the 52nd annual – invites you to join in or kick back and enjoy Enjoy food, Hawaiian crafts, lomilomi, Grammy Awards, broadcast at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 on Ho‘okahi Lähui Hawai‘i: the kanikapila. Food is available for purchase, pa‘i‘ai pounding, demonstrations of green CBS. Manuahi. 586-0900, hawaii.gov/sfca. One Nation 1810-2010 and valley admission charges apply. myspace. practices, hula and ‘ukulele instruction, and ‘Iolani Palace, 9 a.m. com/abrigoohana, waimeavalley.net. entertainment while watching teams com- Pö‘aono, lä 16 o Ianuali Commemorates the 200th anniversary of pete in canoe paddling and makahiki games. the unification of Hawai‘i with live music, Pö‘alima, lä 22 o Ianuali See last month’s Ka Wai Ola for more on 20th annual Moanike‘ala Hula Festival hälau hula, arts and crafts, ‘ono food, Hawai- this event, a benefit for the Waikïkï Commu- Polynesian Cultural Center, Lä‘ie, O‘ahu. ian games, and an essay and poem contest (To Puana Ka ‘Ike Lecture nity Center meant to raise awareness of the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. submit a poem or essay, email noaedu@gmail. Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, environment. Manuahi. 923-1802, waikiki Hawai‘i. 5:30-7 p.m. communitycenter.org. Grammy nomi- Thomas S. Dye, Ph.D., will present a brief nees, including history of archaeological map making in Pö‘aono, lä 30 o Ianuali Amy Hanaiali‘i, Hawai‘i. The lecture is part of the Puana Ka will light up ‘Ike series, which offers a deeper understanding Ka Huaka‘i O Wahinepö‘aimoku the night for a of Hawaiian culture, history, tradition and per- Maui Arts and Cultural Center, free Grammys spective of the environment. 534-8528, joyc@ Kahului, Maui. 7:30 p.m. Concert at the kic-hnl.com or kohalacenter.org/puanakaike. Hilo’s Hälau O Kekuhi premieres Ka Hawai‘i State Art Huaka‘i O Wahinepö‘aimoku, the sequel Museum. - Photo: Pö‘aono, lä 23 o Ianuali to Holo Mai Pele. The drama incorporates Courtesy of DBEDT hula, chant, drama and storytelling to share Creative Industries Nä Mea Hawai‘i Hula Kahiko the story of Hi‘iakaikapoliopele and her Division Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, journey to fetch Lohi‘au from Hä‘ena. $12- Kïlauea, Hawai‘i. 9:30 a.m. $40. 808-242-7469, [email protected] or Kumu hula Michael Pili Pang’s Hälau mauiarts.org. www.oha.org/kwo ianuali2010 17 poke nu¯hounews briefs

Akaka Bill advances, with tes during their last pregnancy have changes in Senate committee until Oct. 31, 2010, to sign up for a free program to encourage mothers The Akaka Bill will head for of infants to become more physi- consideration in the full House and cally active. Senate this year, after being approved The Cancer Research Center of in committees in December. Hawai‘i is seeking about 100 moms The Senate Indian Affairs Com- for the Nä Mikimiki study, which mittee passed S. 1011 on Dec. 17 is open to all ethnicities. Eligible with an amendment that would moms should live on O‘ahu, be grant Native Hawaiians governing healthy enough to walk briskly, be authority before, instead of after, between 18 and 45 years old, and negotiations with federal and state have a baby 2 to 12 months old. governments. The amendment Women who have had gestational would also treat Native Hawaiians diabetes in their last pregnancy are as an Indian tribe in some cases. at higher risk for developing type The House Natural Resources 2 diabetes in the future. Native Committee approved H.R. 2314 in Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders its original form Dec. 16 after Gov. and Asian Americans are typically Linda Lingle and state Attorney under-represented in physical activ- General Mark Bennett raised objec- ity and gestational-diabetes research. tions to the amendment. Bennett “Understanding how to increase wrote a letter to House committee and sustain physical activity in new leaders, saying: “These changes mothers, especially ethnic minori- may immediately incorporate into ties with a history of gestational the law governing native Hawaiians diabetes, and assessing physical a vast body of Indian law, much of Pa‘ahao ha¯lau makes holiday TV debut activity and sedentary behaviors which is unsuited for the state of A hula ha¯lau from the Women’s Community Correctional Center moved an audience to tears when they performed for a taping of are major goals of this project,” said Hawai‘i, and none of which (to our their TV debut, which aired in December as part of Emme’s Christmas Island Moments on KHON2. Eight dancers from the all-volun- Kara Saiki, project manager. knowledge) as been evaluated for its teer Na¯ Wa¯hine o Ke Alaula swayed to the Ma¯kaha Sons’ “Ke Alaula,” showing their self-taught hula skills learned as part of their Participants will receive free impact on Hawai‘i.” treatment in Hina Mauka’s cultural-based Ke Alaula program. Warden Mark Patterson said that 90 percent of women incarcerated in information and advice to help them A statement released by Sen. Hawai'i are behind bars for drug or drug-related crimes, and they must undergo substance-abuse treatment in order to be paroled or become more active. They will also Daniel Akaka, the bill’s name- released. Patterson said the group of women chosen to perform were leaders within the ha¯lau who earned the privilege, and all were receive $60 in gift cards. sake, said the amendment reflected Native Hawaiian. Dancer Laurice Alapai told Ka Wai Ola that the song “Ke Alaula” signifies second chances. Alapai, a mother of five For information or to sign up, call “months of negotiations with the who's learning to appreciate “what life really has to offer,” said the performance was a Christmas gift that “gives other (incarcer- 441-8199 or email namikimiki@ Department of Justice.” Akaka said ated) women hope to become who you want to become.” The show was taped Dec. 2 at the Road Runner Music Hall at Dole Can- crch.hawaii.edu. he talked to both Lingle and Bennett nery, with host Emme Tomimbang and a slew of Hawai‘i’s luminaries in music, radio and the culinary arts. Here, the dancers gath- on the day of the vote and thanked ered for a photo after their performance. First row, from left, Syleen Aki, Lily Manlapit and Elizabeth Aila. Back row: WCCC Warden Interns sought for them for their years of strong sup- Mark Patterson, Dawn Keliikuli, Lisa Antonio, Colleen Pakele, Laurice Alapai and Lorraine Ishii - Photo: Lisa Asato port. “I know they have concerns He‘eia ahupua‘a about the bill that passed out of the committee today, and I am com- Paepae o He‘eia and Hui Kü mitted to working with them on director of the center and of the ‘Imi dents served in Literacy Instruction the national stage.” Bright is the son Maoli Ola/Papahana Kuaola are these issues as we move forward,” Ho‘öla Post-Baccalaureate Program. and Support, where students at 21 of the Clarke and Lynell Bright. looking for six college-age adults he said. “The vision of the Center of Excel- school-based sites are meeting or to work outdoors and learn skills In the same statement, Hawai‘i’s lence is to promote the physical and exceeding all key literacy targets. Holokü Ball set used to restore, preserve and pro- senior senator, Daniel Inouye, mental health of all Native Hawai- • Awarding more than $29 mil- tect resources within an ahupua‘a, said he was “extremely pleased” ians by improving the recruitment lion in preschool and post-high for March 6 as part of a spring internship. by the bill’s passage in commit- and retention of health professionals scholarships. The four-month, 13-week He‘eia tee. He added: “I am committed of Native Hawaiian ancestry.” • Graduating its first class of The Hawaiian Civic Club of Ahupua‘a Internship in Windward that before this bill is considered Kamehameha Scholars, a family- Honolulu’s annual Native Hawaiian O‘ahu runs 16 hours per week by the full Senate there will be a KS increases based program that provides career scholarship benefit, the Holokü Ball, and pays $11 per hour. Applicants meaningful opportunity to address and life counseling to plan for the is set for Saturday, March 6 at the must be 18 to 30 years old. Col- the state’s concerns in concert with outreach in FY 09 future. Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch lege enrollment is not required. the Obama administration and the Room. The longstanding Hawai- The internship runs from Feb. 15 to Hawai‘i congressional delegation. Kamehameha Schools served KS’s Bright named to All- ian formal gala, first organized in May 14, 2010. This is not a closed book. The time more than 44,000 keiki and their the 1940s by Bina Mossman, will Work will include fishpond and to act will be early in the new year, caregivers through its preschools, American marching band include a sumptuous dinner, silent lo‘i restoration, aquaculture activi- and we must move swiftly to ensure campuses, community education auction and entertainment by 2010 ties, native plant propagation and Native Hawaiians regain their rights programs and collaborations with Kamehameha Schools-Kapälama Grammy nominee Ho‘okena. reforestation. To apply, visit pae of self-determination and self-gov- other organizations in the year senior Christopher Bright was one of According to club president paeoheeia.org or contact Paepae o ernance.” ended June 30, 2009, an increase of 97 students nationwide selected out Manu Boyd, this year’s honorees are He‘eia at 236-6178 or admin@pae 16 percent over the previous year. of a pool of 1,000 applicants to travel Dee Jay Mailer, chief executive of paeoheeia.org. Applications must JABSOM gets $973K for Spending during fiscal year to San Anto- Kamehameha Schools; Mähealeani be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2010. 2009 was $258 million on educa- nio, Texas, and Wendt, recently retired executive Native Hawaiian Center tional programs and collaborations, perform during director of the Native Hawaiian ‘Hui Panalä‘au’ exhibit including $83 million on commu- halftime at the Legal Corp. and an HCCH member; The University of Hawai‘i at nity-based programs, a news release U.S. Army Amer- and the late R. Dwayne Näkila tells occupiers’ tale Mänoa’s John A. Burns School of said. ican Bowl on Jan. Steele, businessman and Hawaiian- Medicine has received $973,825 The numbers were released 9. The U.S. Army language advocate. An exhibit that explores the occu- from the U.S. Department of Health as the school enters the fifth year American Bowl Tickets are $150 per seat, tables pation of isolated Pacific Islands in and Human Services to fund the of its Education Strategic Plan, is a nationally of 10. Corporate tables are $2,500, the years preceding World War II Native Hawaiian Center of Excel- which aims for sustainable, inter- Christopher televised game $5,000 and $10,000. A portion wraps up Jan. 16 at the ARTS at lence through June 2012. The new generational change by supporting Bright that features the of all sales is tax deductible. For Marks Garage in Honolulu’s Chi- funding will create at least six faculty learners prenatal to 8, grade four nation’s top high event information, call Tina Haight natown. “Hui Panalä‘au: Hawaiian and three staff positions to carry out through post-high and at each of the school senior football players and at 261-4464 or Maxine “Macky” Colonists, American Citizens” tells initiatives to recruit and retain Native school’s three campuses. The 2005 marching musicians. “Chris is an Shea at 254-2269. For information the story of 130 young men – many Hawaiian students in medicine and plan calls for a ramp-up phase fol- excellent musician and one of the on club activities and membership, graduates of Kamehameha Schools other health professions in Hawai‘i. lowed by a four years of evaluation. finest percussionists to come through visit hcchonolulu.org. – who were sent to occupy Howland, The center, established more than The first evaluation year showed Kamehameha Schools,” said Aristo- The Hawaiian Civic Club of Baker and Jarvis islands from 1935 15 years ago, is part of the medi- that children who attended Kame- tle Santa Cruz, assistant band director Honolulu was established by to 1942. With few resources and in cal school’s Department of Native hameha preschools academically of Kamehameha Schools-Kapälama. Prince Jonah Kühiö Kalaniana‘ole total isolation, they collected speci- Hawaiian Health, the only medical out-perform their Native Hawai- “This is a great honor for Kame- in 1918. mens for Bishop Museum, mapped school department in the country ians peers in public schools up to hameha and the first time a student the islands, cultivated coconuts and dedicated to the health of a native middle school, said Chris Pating, from our marching band has been Diabetes study vegetables, and prepared a landing population. “Native Hawaiians are vice president of strategic planning selected to participate with this elite field for Amelia Earhart, who was highly underrepresented in health and implementation. group of musicians. We are proud of seeks new moms expected to land on Howland Island professions careers, particularly in Other highlights include: Chris and know that he will represent medicine,” said Dr. Nanette Judd, • Doubling the number of stu- Kamehameha and Hawai‘i well on New mothers who had had diabe- See briefs on page 19 ‘Aukake2009 | 18

18 ke¯ke¯mapaianuali20102009 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA ho‘ohui ‘ohanafamily reunions Board of Trustees Haunani Apoliona, MSW Chairperson, Trustee, At-large E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge Tel: 808.594.1886 on a space-available basis Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your Email: [email protected] information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha- loa! Walter M. Heen Vice Chair, Trustee, O‘ahu Tel: 808.594.1854 • Fax: 808.594.0210 Pepeluali • Feb. 2010 (Hold high our beloved ‘Ohana). Thomas D. Kaanaana/Solomon K. Lo/ Hawai‘i. Tentative plans are to gath- especially any descendants of Thomas’ Email: [email protected] Antone A.G. Correa; Maymie M.C. er in Honolulu in March. The best two sisters, my closest twigs on the PE‘ELUAKOLOIA‘AO – The KAWAAUHAU/PAAUHAU – The Lindsey/Pio H. Kamalo/Kaimi J. date will be selected based upon peo- branch. Mahalo for any assistance. Rowena Akana descendants of Kailiohe, Kailimeeau, descendants of DANIEL Kawaauhau Kalaualii/Henry K. Levi; Helen F.K. ple’s availability. The committee will Leslie Rodenbrock, 234 E. Wallace, Trustee, At-large Kamaiwahine and Lae, who are the (Aliikapeka Kaliuna), PHILLIP Lindsey/William K. Notley/James K. consider all information submitted, so Orlando, FL, 32809; (407) 857-8634 Tel: 808.594.1860 • Fax: 808.594.0209 children of Pe‘eluakoloia‘ao, are plan- Kawaauhau (Kahele Kaaiwaiu), JOHN Parker; James F. Lindsey Jr./Silvana please contact us at your earliest con- or [email protected]. Email: [email protected] ning a reunion Feb. 12-14, 2010. For Kawaauhau (Waiwaiole) and KAHIONA Rodrigues de Quintal; Eunice F.K. venience. Contact mayholokai@gmail. information, please go to the web site Kawaauhau (Simeon Milikaa Paauhau) Lindsey/Edward H. Hea. Your kökua com, Holokai Family Reunion 2011 on KALAULI KAAWA – Nä Donald B. Cataluna at kameekua.blogspot.com, which are having a family reunion July 2-5, in planning, spearheading the activ- Facebook or (808) 375-0925. mamo o KALAULI KALEIKULA has links to our ‘ohana genealogy 2010, in Mäkaha, O‘ahu. This event will ities, donations and/or other support KAAWA / KALAULI KUULA Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau so you may find out if you are in be hosted by HANNAH KAAHAAINA is very much appreciated. Please sub- ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family KAAWA / KALAULI KALEIKULA Tel: 808.594.1881 • Fax: 808.594.0211 the genealogy or where you belong. KAWAAUHAU, the granddaughter mit current postal address, phone and Search KUULA KAAWA and KALALANI Email: [email protected] You may contact Sanford Kameekua of KEKUMU Kawaauhau and great e-mail address to receive reunion infor- KEAKUAHANAI: Seeking descen- for any corrections needed or addi- granddaughter of DANIEL Kawaauhau. mation and forms by contacting Rae AKANA – My great-grandfather was dants of Kalauli (k) and Kalalani (w) Robert K. Lindsey Jr. tions that you may have. Anyone inter- DANIEL, PHILLIP and JOHN are at [email protected], Sweetheart Walter Akana who lived in Kapahulu. for genealogical and reunion purpos- Trustee, Hawai‘i brothers and they had one sister, at [email protected], or He was born in 1862 in Hawai‘i. His es. ALL descendants carry KALAULI ested in joining our reunion, please Tel: 808.594.1855 • Fax: 808.594.1883 contact Sanford Kameekua, (808) KAHIONA. DANIEL had 13 children: Kiki Kihoi at P.O. Box 343, Kamuela, father was born in China and his moth- / KALAULI KAAWA / KALEIKULA 262-1447, [email protected] or WAHINENUI, PAHIO, KAHALEPO, HI 96743. er in Hawai‘i. His children were Hattie / KAAWA as surnames. These are their Email: [email protected] [email protected]; or Emma KELIIKULI, KAHANAPULE, born in 1883, Marshall born in 1885, descendants born in KUKUIOPA‘E, M. Sarono, (253) 475-8381 or (253) KAPILIELA, KAULAHAO, PAKAKI – My father was Ernest Maggie born in 1887, Josephine born South Kona: GEORGE M KAAWA Colette Y. Machado 227-0557. PAULO, KALEIKAUEA, MAKIA, Enoka Pakaki, married to Violet in 1889, and Kaluhope born in 1891. (K), LIWAI KALAULI KAAWA Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i KEKUMU, KAUKA and HAAHEO Kekahuna Kepaa, my mother. I am Would appreciate any family informa- (K), ELLEN KAMANAWA KAAWA Tel: 808.594.1837 • Fax: 808.594.0212 tion. I can be reached at malterrel002@ Kauwela • May- KAWAAUHAU. All children but the searching for any ‘ohana related to (W), ABRAHAM KALEHUA Email: [email protected] Sept. 2010 last three use their first name as their my father’s side. His mother’s name hawaii.rr.com or (808) 673-8889. LI‘ILI‘I KAAWA (K), JOSEPH last name. PHILLIP had two chil- was Louisa Kamanu from Wailuku, KAHAO KAAWA (K), DAVID AFOA-LUTU/KAWAAKOA dren: JAMES and HENRY HART Maui, and father’s name was Ernest HALUALANI – We are searching KAWIKA KAAWA (K), ARTHUR Boyd P. Mossman – The descendants of Simanu Afoa KAWAAUHAU; JOHN had three Pekelo Pakaki. Looking over some for anyone who belongs to Solomon KAMEALOHA KALAULI KAAWA Trustee, Maui (Fagatogo, American Sämoa) and Annie children: ANNA, KELIIHELELA, ‘ohana names, I have come across or Clement Liwai, Halualani Sons of (K), ELIZABETH KALEHUA Tel: 808.594.1858 • Fax: 808.594.1864 Kawaakoa (Kïpahulu-Kaupö, Maui) AULIANA KAWAAUHAU; and Hooolapaikona (k) married Kaahanui Ko‘ele‘ele and Laura Halualani. We KAAWA (W), ISAAC KALAULI Email: [email protected] are planning their second annual Afoa- KAHIONA two children: SAM and (w) with one child Kauahikaua (k) are, for the first time, trying to unite our KAAWA/ISAAC KALEIKULA Lutu ‘Ohana Reunion on the weekend AGNES PAAUHAU. married Pahaniu (w) with one child ‘ohana. Nahoa‘olelo o Kamehameha KALAULI KAAWA/ISAAC KUULA Oz Stender of July 24, 2010, in Nänäkuli, O‘ahu. For information, write to: Kaiu Nahau (w) who married Aiona (k), married Ohulelani. Their offspring KAAWA/ISAAC KALEIKULA Simanu and Annie had eight children: Lalawai, 85-1290 Kapaekahi St., Kalanileleku (k) married Kalanipoo are: 1) Leihauole, 2) Po‘ohiwi, 3) KUULA KALAULI KAAWA (K), Trustee, At-large Simanu (m: Margaret Rodrigues); Wai‘anae, HI 96792 (808-696-1398); (w), Kaiona (w) married Pakaki, Kaonohi, 4) Kawainui, 5) Kapika, JAMES KALEIKULA KALAULI (K), Tel: 808.594.1877 • Fax: 808.594.1853 Wilson; Herman (m: Arviella Waialae); Corinna Kyle, 85-1051 Hooku‘ikahi Meleana (w) married Pilikekai (k). If 6) Kauhi, 7) Emera, 8) Kamala, and ROSE KAAWA (W), KELI‘IHA‘AHEO Email: [email protected] Paul (m: Marlene Kaahaaina); Nelson St., Wai‘anae, HI 96792 (808-696-7867; anyone is ‘ohana, call Angeline Aina, 9) Luka. Po‘ohiwa, our great-grand- KALEIKULA KAAWA (K), NANCY (m: Ilse Edelmann); Dixie (m: John cell 808-692-3005); or Sarah Kahele, (808) 760-2187 (Maui) or aaina@ mother, married Halualani. Their chil- KALANIKAPU KALAULI KAAWA John D. Waihe‘e IV Kalamau); Stanley; Elliot (m: Emily 144 Ka‘ie‘ie Place, Hilo, HI 96720 hawaii.rr.com. Our family is planning dren are: 1) Ha‘alilo; 2) Kapika; 3) (W). If you are ‘ohana or have Trustee, At-large Ko‘ele‘ele, our great-grandfather; 4) Hoopii). We would like to invite our (808-959-1607; cell 808-854-0330). our first reunion for July or August information please email: kalauli Tel: 808.594.1876 • Fax: 808.594.0208 Sämoan ‘ohana to this reunion which 2010 and would be so happy to hear Ohule; 5) Kawainui; and 6) Ainini. You [email protected] or join KALAULI Email: [email protected] are the siblings and descendants of KEALOHA – The descendants of from any family member. You may may contact Carol Halualani Bright at KALEIKULA KAAWA group on our Tutuman Simanu: Ana (m: Coen Solomon Kealoha Sr. and Alice Kanoe also call my brother on O‘ahu, Moses (808) 235-6788 or by mail at 46-317 Facebook, more information is there. and Ulugaono); Faasuka; Suesue; Kahoe Paia, and the descendants of Pakaki at (808) 696-4492. Halualani Place, Käne‘ohe, HI 96744, Atapuai; Tafisi; Faatamalii; Leata‘ie their children Annie Lani, Solomon or Sandi Halualani at (808) 744-5566. KAUKAOPUA aka KAOPUA – OHA Offices (m: Asuega); Tafaigau; Iofi; Sofa and Jr., Alice, David Sr., Rose, Mary Ann, WITTROCK/KEPANO – The We are searching for the descendants Sautia. For information about this William Sr., Helen, Sarah, Richard descendants of Frederick C. Wittrock KAHIHIKOLO – I am seeking third, and connections to Tutu Naluahine HONOLULU reunion, please contact Kimo Kelii at Sr. and Paul Sr. will be having a and Susan Kukonaala‘a Kepano fourth- and fifth-generation informa- Kaukaopua aka Kaopua and his 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 [email protected]; Luamauga Savini reunion on Labor Day weekend, Sept. are having a family reunion set for tion about the descendants of Annie ‘ohana. The ‘äina hänau would be Phone: 808.594.1888, Fax: 808.594.1865 at [email protected]; or Iopu 3-5, 2010, on Maui at Hale Nanea. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Honolulu. Kealoha Kahihikolo (Parents: Joseph in the Kahalu‘u and Keauhou areas Fale at [email protected]. Please save the dates. Mahalo, Cynthia Their children have now passed on but Kahihikolo and Kealoha Lapaku Kaui) of Kona ‘äkau. The gathering of the EAST HAWAI‘I (HILO) left behind legacies in their children’s I am mainly interested in any links descendants for genealogy workshop Mahealani (Uwekoolani) Yap, daugh- 162-A Baker Avenue KAHOLOKULA – The ‘ohana of ter of Rose Kahilipualoke Kealoha and children and so on. My intention is to to a Chinese descendant. Thank you was held at Kahalu‘u. The process of Kuhalimaiohuli and Kealiiamoiliili John Moanaliha Uwekoolani, grand- bring everyone together as one ‘ohana. in advance for any information you collecting data of the mo‘okü‘auhau of Phone: 808.920.6418, Fax: 808.920.6421 Kaholokula of Maui are planning a daughter of Solomon Kealoha Sr. and Because our families have moved away are able to provide. I can be reached these ‘ohana are ongoing. Kähea mai family reunion July 16 and 17, 2010, Alice Kanoe Kahoe Paia. from home and been away for years, at (808) 398-4534 (Joanna) or email ‘oe. Aunty Flo on O‘ahu, (808) 354- WEST HAWAI‘I (KONA) at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului, Maui. we need to begin planning now. This [email protected]. 5035; or Aunty Kalani on Hawai‘i, 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 They had 11 children: 1) Kuhaupio KINNEY – Looking for descendants way, everyone will have sufficient time (808) 329-7274. Phone: 808.327.9525, Fax: 808.327.9528 2) Kuhaupio & Kaniala, Apitaila (w) of William Kinney II, born 15 April to make the necessary travel arrange- KAHO‘ONEI – The descendants of 3) Keauli & Wahauku (h) 4) Ulunui 1832, arrived in Hawai‘i before 1868. ments. Even a small trip home to visit the keiki of William Moku Kaho‘onei KEKAHUNA – My great-grandfa- MOLOKA‘I & Lee, Akaloka (h) 5) Puakailima & Planning a family reunion in July 2010. takes time to plan. So to all my fam- and “Helen” Holokai Kamaile are ther is Francis Koakanu Kekahuna, - - Akuna, GooTong (h) 6) Kaleikapu Known children are: William Ansel, ily who descend from the Wittrock/ updating their ‘Ohana Registry. The born on O‘ahu to Henry Enoka Kulana ‘Oiwi, P.O. Box 1717 & Napeha, Emily (w) 7) Kalaina & Minnie, Kihapi‘ilani William, Henry Kepano ‘ohana, please come togeth- names of their keiki are as follows: Palenapa Kekahuna and Ida Peters Phone: 808.560.3611, Fax: 808.560.3968 Mackee, Emma (w) 8) Maia 9) Keoni William, Clarence William, Joseph, er and let us be one ‘ohana and enjoy! William Kamaile, Louis Moku, Hele Pedro Ferreira. There were four other 10) Alapai & Sniffen, Deborah (w) 11) Robbins, George, Orpha, David, Oliver Contact me, Uilani Perez, by email or Malekini, Phoebe Moku, Harold children that came from this unity: LA¯NA‘I Kaiminaauao & Hema, Maryann (w). and Ray. Please contact Orpha Kinney phone at [email protected] or Kaneiki, John Moku, Elizabeth Eliza, Henry Kekahuna, Ida Kekahuna (mar- We are looking for all who are relat- Kaina at (808) 344-9033 or kaina (808) 230-7987. You may also con- William Moku Jr., Mary Kaea, David ried Lee), Ella Kekahuna (married P.O. Box 631413, Lana’i City, HI 96763 ed to attend. Contact Haulani Kamaka, [email protected], Erin Kinney Lindsey tact Audrey Perez at (808) 258-1240 or Kawika and Alvin Lalau. Although our Akana), and Beatrice Kekahuna (mar- Phone: 808.565.7930, Fax: 808.565.7931 (808) 268-9249; Gordon Apo, (808) at (808) 885-9023, Kristen Lindsey (808) 262-6540 for further questions. focus is on William Moku Kaho‘onei’s ried Matsumoto). I greatly appreci- 269-0440; or Clifford Kaholokula Ganancial at (808) 345-6358, or Auhea bloodline, Helen Kamaile also had ate any insight on my ‘ohana that I’ve KAUA‘I / NI‘IHAU Jr., (808) 250-1733, for information. Straus Puhi at (808) 885-4184. Ho‘oilo • Oct. 2010 – keiki from Ah-Young Di-Er and Sung never known. I can easily be reached at Also visit the reunion web site at Apr. 2011 Whan Cho, who although don’t carry [email protected] or (808) 891-1596. 2970 Kele Street, Ste. 113 kaholokula.comicscornermaui.com for LEONG/KALAMA/ the Kaho‘onei koko, are listed in the Lihu‘e, HI 96766-1153 updates and information. We can also ELDERTS/MAHOE – The registry because of how close these NAHIWA – My great grandfa- Phone: 808.241.3390, Fax: 808.241.3508 MOKULEHUA/KAUAHI – The Johannes Emil Elderts and Keai Mahoe keiki were raised and grew up with be reached by e-mail at kaholokula descendants of John Leong (b: Feb. ther was Thomas Joseph Kaomealani [email protected]. ‘ohana is planning a family reunion in the Kaho‘onei keiki. The ‘Ohana Nahiwa, born 12/9/1859 in Kohala, MAUI 1838) and Kalama (b: 1840 in South October 2010. We need to update mail- Registry was created back in the early Kona) are planning an ‘Ohana Reunion Hawai‘i. His daughter Lydia KAONOHI/AWAAWA – The ing and e-mail addresses, phone num- 1990s but has not been updated since. Keapolohiwa Cecilia Nahiwa, born 360 Papa Place, Ste. 105 for 2010. The marriage of Leong and bers and family information, so please We don’t have access to the origi- descendants of JAMES KAOHIAI Kalama produced two daughters: 6/23/1883 in Waimea, Hawai‘i, was Kahului, HI 96732 KAONOHI and MINNIE AWAAWA contact Lauren “Paulette Elderts” nal information that was utilized to my grandmother. Thomas’ wife was Phone: 808.873.3364, Fax: 808.873.3361 Juliana Kaihikapu Kanani Leong (m: Russell at [email protected] create the ‘Ohana Registry, some of and their children Alexander Kepano Victor Mokulehua in 1872) Jane Louisa Spencer (maybe Kaolohu) KAONOHI and Julia FEATHREN, or call her at (808) 239-2913 or (808) which unfortunately is full of mis- and was born 8/23/1863. Several fam- WASHINGTON, D.C. and Josephine Kealohilani Leong 285-4124. takes, if not by the researched informa- Ida KAONOHI and Herbert LESLIE, (m: Joseph Kealaulaokamalamalama ily members and I have been seeking James KAONOHI and Nancy tion obtained, then by the author of the any information for quite some time 50 F St. NW, Suite 3300 Kauahi in 1887). Juliana and Kepano I Ia Makahiki Aku • 2011 registry. It is our kuleana to have a cor- VICTOR, Minnie KAONOHI and Mokulehua had eleven (11) children: of either/both Thomas and Jane but Washington, D.C. 20001 Ernest NAHOOLEWA, Solomon rected and updated ‘Ohana Registry. have been unsuccessful. State, LDS Thomas (m: Mary Napua); Victor ADOLPHO/ALVARADO Please send your information to the Phone: 202.454.0920, Fax: 202.789.1758 KAONOHI and Lillian KOGA, and (m: Harriet); Elizabeth (m: Hoolopa and Bishop Museum archives have Gideon KAONOHI and Rita LUM – Moloka‘i has been chosen as the 2009/2010 KORC Secretary, Bernie scant information; various web sites Keano); Julia (m: George Waialae); next gathering place for our upcom- Kaho‘onei-Pascual, 1416 Mapuana HO are planning are a reunion July Moses (m: Catherine); John (m: K. have yielded little. We would be very - 2-10, 2010. If you would like to be ing Adolpho-Alvarado reunion. The Place, Kailua, HI 96734-3736. Or appreciative if anybody has any infor- Clyde W. Namu‘o Chief Executive Officer Kaopuiki); Ella (m: Nicholas Zablan); dates are tentatively set for July 7-10, contact (808) 261-0472 or kahoonei included and for information, please Sabina; Juliano (m: Myrtle Smith); mation they would care to share with contact: Paulette Keopuhiwa at (808) 2011. For information or to contact [email protected]. us. Please contact me, Val Marciel, at Annie; Victor (m: Victoria Kamalii). us, please see our web site, adolpho Public Information Office 259-7252 or [email protected]; Josephine and Joseph Kauahi had two (808) 239-6816 or baduga57@lava. reunion2011.com. KALAMA – I have been searching Godfrey Kaonohi at (808) 239-8684 sons: Peter (m: Hattie Apana); Frank. net. Mahalo nui loa! Crystal Kua Communications Director for my grandmother’s father, Thomas or [email protected]; or Kimo For information about this reunion, HOLOKAI – The Holokai ‘ohana is Kalis Kalama, since I was a teenag- Lisa Asato Public Information Specialist Kaonohi at (808) 259-7153 or kkaono please email Kimo Kelii at kimokelii@ PAHOA/KEAWE – We are seeking planning a reunion in 2011. The par- er. He was born 4-9-1891 in Kanaki T. Ilihia Gionson Publications Editor [email protected]. aol.com. information on John Pahoa (Kohala) ents were Harry Holokai and Hattie village at Leilehua on the island of and Luukia Kaholoholo (North John Matsuzaki Publications Specialist/ Moikeha. All of their children have O‘ahu, where Schofield Barracks is Kohala): James Keawe (North Kohala) KAUAUA – The descendants of LINDSEY/MAHIKULANI – Plans Art Director expired, but their children’s children now. He was brought by mission- and Sarah Haili (North Kohala) and Kelii O Nahuawai Kauaua and Kaua‘i are in progress for a family reunion the live on. We have ‘ohana living in aries to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in their families. Other family names: Nelson Gaspar Production Specialist/ O Kalani Kanae and the descendants of weekend of 17-19 September 2010 Virginia, Ohio, Texas, Kentucky and the early 1910s to study to become a Bray, Bright, Hewahewa, Kaawa, their children Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, for the Graphic Designer Oregon. (Excuse me if we missed doctor. We believe he traveled on a Kamalolo, Kanehailua, Kaniho, Apuakahei and Moelua will be hold- descendants of progenitors James Liza Simon Public Affairs Specialist your state.) The intention is to get ship of the Matson line. His mother’s Kuamoo, Kuawalu and Nakaleka. Any ing a reunion on Labor Day week- F. Lindsey Sr. and Mahikulani P. the word out early so family mem- name was Marguerite, a very regal, information received will be great- Blaine Fergerstrom Media Production Specialist/ end, Sept. 4 and 5, 2010, on O‘ahu. Hookuanui. Names of their six chil- bers can decide, plan and save if beautiful woman and he had at least ly appreciated. Contact us at rex More information to follow in the dren/spouses to be represented at Webmaster they would like to come and meet two sisters. I would love to connect [email protected]. coming months. Please save the dates! the reunion are: Emma K. Lindsey/ Francine Murray Broadcast/Media Coordinator “E Häpai O Kö Käkou ‘Ohana Aloha” with the many, many cousins here in with anyone familiar with this story, Harry K. Purdy Sr.; Mary F. Lindsey/ Charles Ogata Volunteer Email/Websites HAVEHAVE YOUYOU && YOURYOUR ‘OHANA‘OHANA [email protected] www.OHA.org PLACEDPLACED YOURYOUR NAME?NAME? www.oha.org/kawaiola Would you like us to come to your family reunion to register them? 808 594-1902 | [email protected]. www.oha.org/kawaiola/loa/ www.NativeHawaiians.com www.oha.org/kwo ianuali2010 19 ka leo kaia¯ululetters to the editor

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Public servants or incomes between $80,000 and the people of Hawai‘i and to those on her round-the-world flight. self-serving? $120,000? who were afflicted with Hansen’s Through it all, they endured Mary Peahi disease. We, as you so well stated, rats, sharks and ultimately, In July 2009, Gov. Linda Lingle Aiea, O‘ahu can all call him our Patron Saint for enemy fire. The exhibit shares imposed Executive Order No. 09-04 this is what he is today. their stories in the colonists’ A page from a photo album at Bishop requiring a two days per month fur- Prison not a deterrence Unfortunately, my copy that was own words, in photographs, lough for all state workers for the sent to me while I was in Belgium Museum shows Sol Kalama, Charles Ahia, log books, drawings, maps period Aug. 1, 2009, to June 30, to crime and later in Italy has disappeared. Jacob Haili and Harold Chin Lum on Jarvis and artifacts. Also, view a 2011. Do you think we can purchase four Island, 1937. - Courtesy photo free screening of Under a Executive Order No. 09-06 issued Regardless of our personal copies for our archives here and in Jarvis Moon, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., on Oct. 22, 2009, the day before feelings toward the rapist, child Rome? Your magnificent edition followed by a Q&A. Several of the surviving colonists will attend. most state furloughs began, CAN- molester and murderer, whether will surely be an enhancement to Reception at 6 p.m. Marks Garage, at 1159 Nu‘uanu Ave., is open CELLED all furloughs between their crime be an act of domestic our archives for future studies and Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Dec. 24, 25, Nov. 1, 2009, through June 30, violence or some other heinous research activities. 31 and Jan. 1. For information, call 521-2903 or visit artsatmarks. 2010, for all executive branch offi- event, the threat of prison does not com. cials, which include the governor, work. In order to address antisocial Very Rev. Christopher Keahi, lieutenant governor, department behavior, our children must learn Provincial Superior Waikïkï Aquarium celebrates the sea heads, assistants, deputies and that emotions are a good thing, and Congregation of the Sacred executive officers. that they should not be suppressed Hearts of Jesus and Mary The Waikïkï Aquarium offers five free events in February that aims Executive Order No. 09-06 or allowed to adversely affect our to raise community awareness of ocean habitat, health and human Ka¯ne‘ohe, O‘ahu orders the executive branch officials actions. Anger is OK; it is what you impacts. to take only one furlough day per do with it that is the problem. Update: We sent the copies The aquarium will launch its Nänä i ke Kai (Look to the Sea) month beginning July 1, 2010, to Recently our state has taken a tre- (copies are always free) and monthly lecture series Feb. 18 and 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The year- June 30, 2011. mendous leap backward in its cutting received a letter back, which read long series will feature cultural practitioners, scientific discussions For the entire furlough period of social-services funding and the in part: “Mahalo nui! Thank you on climate change, coral conservation and other issues. Aug. 1, 2009, to June 30, 2011, failing of a state bill to provide for for sending so many copies of your Also ahead, University of Hawai‘i botany professor Celia Smith Gov. Lingle and her executive prison reform. Our state’s schools, Damien edition to me. I am deeply will offer a series of discussions about limu, including their historical branch officers are required to take libraries and mental-heath provid- grateful for your speedy action and significance, uses and future, on Feb. 1, 3 and 8 at 9 a.m. a total of only 12 furlough days. For ers, already underfunded, must for allowing us to have them free of For information, call 440-9027 or email maryloufoley@waquarium. the same time period, the average endure further budget restraints. charge. We will always remember org. state worker is required to take 42 Obviously our state leaders fail to your goodness and keep OHA in furlough days. see the forest for its trees. our prayers.” Nogelmeier to give ‘Inspiring’ lecture While the executive office offi- If we wish to address violent cials had a 5 percent reduction in crime and other antisocial behavior Hawaiian-language advocate and Hökü award-winning songwriter pay, the reduction in pay for the in our society, we must first attack Puakea Nogelmeier will discuss the art of language at an Art Lunch average state worker caused by the its roots. Pehea kou lecture titled Inspiring Legacy, at noon Jan. 28 at the Hawai‘i State furloughs ranges from 8 percent to Michael Spiker Art Museum Multipurpose Room, 250 S. Hotel St. 11 percent and more. Paralegal inmate/advocate mana‘o? Nogelmeier, whose team did the first English translation of The Are the governor and her (Any thoughts?) Epic Tale of Hi‘iakapoliopele, will discuss Hi‘iaka, Hawaiian lit- appointed department heads, Saint Damien mahalo eracy and the importance of Hawaiian newspapers from more than deputies, assistants and executive Send letters to: a century ago. The tale of Hi‘iaka appeared as a daily series in the officials doing their fair part to help Hawaiian-language newspaper Ka Na‘i Aupuni from 1905 to 1906. the state’s fiscal crisis? Absolutely On behalf of Saint Damien’s reli- Ka Wai Ola An assistant professor of Hawaiian language at the University of not. gious community, the Congregation 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Hawai‘i, Nogelmeier is working on Ho‘olaupa‘i, a project to make What is fair about a state worker of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Ste. 500 Hawaiian-language newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries losing 11 percent of a gross annual Mary, I want to express my gratitude Honolulu, HI 96813 accessible online at nupepa.org. income of $28,800 and state exec- to you for your excellent edition or email [email protected] The lecture is free. For information, call 586-0900 or visit hawaii. utives losing 5 percent of annual dedicated to one who gave his life to gov/sfca.

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This coming The women of ‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom OHA Trustees, from left, Walter Heen, Colette Machado, John Waihe‘e IV, Boyd Mossman, decade can trigger the start of the Oswald Stender and Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom next Pacific century. Island peoples. collectively, demonstrate the effort to Hawai‘i and the Native Hawaiian The evolution of Hawai‘i on the work together to move the Hawaiian Kona, Hawai‘i, and profound cul- and the rest of the world as the new community can choose to demon- world stage is valuable not only to community forward. With our collec- tural wisdom that is getting harder decade unfolds and global lead- strate leadership to APEC leaders Native Hawaiians but to all people tive political will elevated by acting for this generation to find in con- ers discover Hawai‘i anew as the on many fronts. Areas of focused of Hawai‘i. together in joint efforts – “managed temporary Hawai‘i. She was a gift treasure and beacon for nurtur- leadership can address: And we, the people of Hawai‘i, for results,” this new decade and cen- to all of us who were lucky enough ing diversity, tolerance and world • Managing threats from global have much to share with the rest tury will be one of success for Native to know and experience her. peace? warming industries since Pacific of the world. All of Hawai‘i can Hawaiians and all Hawai‘i. There are two things Auntie A new decade is a new dawn. Islands are in imminent danger of enlighten the world. Mālia often said: “Get a grip,” and Hiki mai ka lā i Ha‘eha‘e. rising tides; As we look forward to this next Closing “leave a legacy.” (The sun appears at Ha‘eha‘e … • Safeguarding intellectual prop- decade, our focus should be on build- As I bring my remarks to a close, “Get a grip” was her instruction ’Tis the dawning). erty of native people in the global ing. We as Hawaiians can become I would like to take a moment to to all of us to honestly assess where I challenge us in this coming competitive market; more fully aware and more fully a acknowledge and reflect upon a we are, determine what we want to decade to rise with determination • Developing policies and regula- contributing partner for the future. kupuna who passed away this fall, a achieve, decide what we are going to produce good from all of the tions which carve out native rights Ua ao ka pō, ua eo ka pō i ke ao. kupuna who was very dear to many to do about it, and take action. opportunities we are given. in telecommunications and limit (’Tis the dawning, darkness is of us during her lifetime of 82 years. Even harder than “get a grip” is “Leave a legacy,” a kind of legacy destruction of cultural sites and overcome by daylight). That kupuna is Auntie Mary Mālia her instruction to “leave a legacy.” that would make our ancestors proud island lifestyles; We have opportunities in our Kawaiho‘ouluohā‘ao Craver, who As we begin a new decade and and one that they would bless. • Developing guidelines for hands. Let us not squander them. now sleeps the sleep of summers look forward to 2010-2020, we “Leave a legacy” that makes emerging bio-agricultural and aqua- Or as Queen Lili‘uokalani’s words and winters and takes her place are on the cusp of what could be Hawai‘i and the world a better place marine industries, both in shore and remind us, “Never cease to act for among the ancestors. another Pacific Century – a golden for us having been in it doing what up to the edge of the 3-mile limit; fear you may fail.” For many of us who are prod- Pacific Century. we do each day. • Ensuring sustainable island These times call for Hawaiian ucts of the Hawaiian Renaissance What legacy will each of us leave Hiki nō? fishing and marine life for future leaders to move with resolve, focus of the 1970s, Auntie Mālia Craver as individuals? What legacy will the No laila, hiki mai ka lā i Ha‘eha‘e. generations; and and discipline. We at OHA call for was a beacon. As a pure Hawai- Office of Hawaiian Affairs leave Ua ao ka pō; ua eo ka pō i ke ao. • Building partnerships for green an expanded unified effort by ALL ian and mānaleo, native speaker, for Native Hawaiians and the rest The sun appears at Ha‘eha‘e. ’Tis energy, alternative energy sources the Ali‘i Trusts, Hawaiian Public Auntie Mālia freely shared com- of Hawai‘i? the dawning; darkness is overcome and related technologies in the con- Trusts, and Hawaiian-Serving Insti- pelling manaʻo from her kūpuna What legacy will Native Hawai- by daylight. text of island economies for Pacific tutions and Agencies. We must, and homeland of Ho‘okena, South ians leave for the State of Hawai‘i Aloha and mahalo. 

include lessons in Hawaiian lated and disenfranchised in our Hawaiian civic clubs were also makahiki values and language and provide own home from our language and optimism well-represented in the audience. Continued from page 03 a foundation upon which pris- cultural practices and so we are Continued from page 10 The attendees received informa- oners can begin to rebuild their hoping to expand classes island- tion about OHA accomplishments self-esteem. wide in prison facilities to offer in 2009, summarized in the annual by the same laws that govern the The Nov. 30 Waiawa maka- culture as an anchor for life,” said OHA grants report and other supplements distributed at the event. practices of Christianity and other hiki ceremony, held on prison Falemei. Apoliona affirmed that OHA was implementing a new strategic plan with major faiths in jail. grounds, included traditional Waiawa warden Jodie Mae- an innovative approach that “managed for results” in contrast to a “former But the group of cultural prac- Hawaiian prayers as well as saka-Hirata agreed that makahiki government process we know as ‘management by objectives’.” She said titioners, who this year prepped selected readings on Hawaiian is good for many inmates. “It that next year’s State of OHA address would report on its progress. inmates in makahiki observance culture and history from David helps them to reconnect with their Apoliona also described OHA’s limited liability corporations, or LLCs, as at Waiawa, a minimum-security Malo, Samuel Kamakau and heritage,” she said. expanding beyond Waimea Valley and Makaweli Poi, to serve as incubators prison in Leeward O‘ahu, say John Papa ‘Ï‘ï. Protocol included In addition to allowing trio for new Hawaiian businesses and nonprofits. The added focus would advance that aside from any legal ramifi- presentation of ho‘okupu by of inmates to undergo makahiki Native Hawaiian self-sufficiency and contribute to the state’s economy as cations, there are common-sense representatives of community training this year, the Waiawa a whole, she said. reasons to support Hawaiian cul- organizations, including Com- facility invited the remaining pop- The mention of the LLCs was welcomed by “Aunty” Betty Jenkins, a ture as a form of rehabilitation in munity Action Alliance Project, ulation of the facility to attend the North Shore of O‘ahu community advocate who spearheaded support for the state’s facilities. Life of the Land and OHA. ceremony as observers. OHA acquiring title to the Waimea Valley ahupua‘a in order to preserve the “From my standpoint as a prac- Similar makahiki ceremonies But there are no observers at a cultural value of the ‘äina. “Much like the process of becoming a kupuna, titioner, Hawaiian spirituality and were coordinated by the Pacific makahiki festival, Falemei quickly OHA has grown over the years and has become wiser in how to achieve the acknowledgment of protocol Justice and Reconciliation Center announced to the gathering of the its goals,” said Jenkins. is part of everything from pad- during the last week of Novem- more than 100. Falemai said that For many, this year’s speech underlined the end of an especially tur- dling to harvest to everything we ber at the Federal Detention in the old days makahiki meant bulent year, where the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case brought against do in life as a Hawaiian,” said Center and the O‘ahu Commu- that the traditional “divisions OHA by the state administration. The lawsuit had the potential to open the Kumu Hinaleimoana Falemei, nity Correctional Center. “The between ali‘i and maka‘āinana way for OHA opponents to use the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitu- who worked as a volunteer for ceremonies are open to prison- disappeared” and everyone joined tion to challenge Native Hawaiian entitlements. The case, which is now the Pacific Justice and Reconcili- ers of all religious and ethnic in. settled, was pending when Chairperson Apoliona delivered last year’s ation Center, the organization that backgrounds, but we especially And so it happened that the men State of OHA address, calling on all Native Hawaiians and supporters to brought makahiki to the men in encourage Native Hawaiian par- in the red Waiawa uniforms added rally in unity against a challenge that many said could have been cata- prison this year. ticipation,” said Falemei, who their voices and hand-clapping strophic to native rights. “The high number of Native teaches at a Hawaiian-focused to the oli and pule, as Falemei “This year’s address was definitely a good depiction of what we have Hawaiian prisoners in Hawai‘i charter school on O‘ahu. “Part directed. As a light rain fell just been through,” said Micah Käne, formerly the state Department of puts the whole Hawaiian com- of what brings so many Hawai- as the sun began to rise, Falemei Hawaiian Home Lands director and now a Kamehameha Schools trustee. munity at a disadvantage,” added ians to the prison system is that said, “The long white cloud tells “(Apoliona) showed how when you stay together as Hawaiian organiza- Falemei. She said the makahiki disconnect that we all experience us that this is a season of cleans- tions you can get through the storms,” he said. “And the days in front of preparation classes in prison as Native Hawaiians, being iso- ing and forgiveness.”  us, as she stated, are going to be great. So let’s stay focused.”  www.oha.org/kwo ianuali2010 21 leo ‘eleletrustee messsages Ke Kuini Emalani ko luna Forging alliances for legislation

loha e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino Acapulco, Panama City and HA has striven measure needs allies within and i keia makahiki a St. Thomas. “She then contin- mightily but without the Legislature to get me keia kekeke ued her travels visiting France, unsuccessfully that measure enacted. hou. Each Jan. 2, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and during the last our community Ireland, before sailing from Ire- two legislative In a previous article in this Atakes time to commemorate land on July 30, 1866, aboard Osessions to get legislation newspaper, I described how in Nu‘uanu at Mauna‘ala (the the steamship Java. On Aug. enacted that would pay OHA OHA supported certain initia- Royal Mausoleum), the birth 8, 1866, Queen Emma arrived $200 million that the state tives related to Mauna Kea of Emma Kalanikaumakaa- in New York aboard the Java. administration agreed was because they were important mano Nae‘a, born to parents Haunani Queen Emma traveled aboard due and unpaid from ceded Walter M. to Hawaiians who are suffering George Nae‘a, and Fanny Apoliona, MSW a special train provided by the lands revenues for the years Heen from the economic malaise we Kekelaokalani Young in 1836, U.S. Government on Aug. 13. 1978 through 2009. OHA’s are experiencing. Those Hawai- but raised by adoptive par- Chairperson, After arriving in Washington, settlement legislation pro- Trustee, O‘ahu ians and other workers are sorely ents Dr. Charles Byde Rooke D.C., the Queen was driven by posed to satisfy that debt by in need of jobs. On Moku o and her mother’s sister Grace Trustee, At-large carriage to Willard’s Hotel at transferring specifically iden- Keawe their plight is extremely Kama‘iku‘i Young. 14th Street and Pennsylvania tified State lands to OHA serious. They have families to At 6 years old Emma began Avenue, where she was wel- for a certain value and the feed, bills to pay and children to a seven-year attendance at the Chief’s Chil- comed by Hon. Henry Stanberry, the acting remaining balance in cash. OHA’s efforts educate. The Mauna Kea initiatives are seen dren’s School and from 1849-1854 she was Secretary of State.” were fruitless for various reasons: some as providing those jobs. Those workers and home tutored. At 18, she was engaged to On Aug. 14, the Queen was received by legislators attempted to impose their own their union leaders expressed sincere grati- Alexander Liholiho, marrying him two the President in the Red Room of the White ideas about how the debt should be satis- tude to the OHA Board of Trustees for their years later, in 1856, at Kawaiaha‘o Church. House; on Aug. 15 she was the dinner guest fied, others felt that the debt was not owed support. They know that the BOT’s decision In 1857, upon the death of her Uncle Keoni of Secretary of State William Seward; on at all; there was considerable pushing and to support those workers was disappointing Ana, Emma inherited Hänaiakamalama in Aug. 16 Queen Emma received a delegation pulling among OHA’s beneficiaries and to many of our beneficiaries and that they Nu‘uanu. In 1858, son Prince Albert was of Native Americans who were in the city among legislators over particular parcels of could turn against us in the next election. born, and her adoptive father Dr. Rooke died. on business with the Indian Office. “The real property that OHA was proposing as That may or may not be so; nevertheless, In 1859, Emma and Alexander opened the delegates were members of the Choctaw, part of the settlement; and some legislators as Trustees we must not let ourselves be Queen’s Hospital temporary facility on King Chickasaw, Cherokee and Pawnee and she suggested completely different parcels. The influenced by the question of whether our Street and a year later, 1860, laid the corner- conversed with Big Bear, the Chief.” On subject matter, in the form of Senate Bill decisions will harm us in an election. stone of Queen’s Hospital at the Punchbowl Aug. 18, she attended a State Dinner in 955, SD 2, HD 3, and House Bill 901, HD site. Prince Albert passed in 1862, the same her honor, the first such State Dinner held 2, SD 1, reposes in conference committee. If In the upcoming legislative session I year the Anglican mission in Hawai‘i began; in honor of a visiting monarch. She dined the conferees can agree on a final solution, am determined to seek the open and active and within a year, in 1863, Queen Emma lost with President Andrew and First Lady Eliza one bill or the other could come before the support of those same labor leaders and King Kamehameha IV on Nov. 30, the day Johnson and members of the Cabinet. Legislature. their members whom we supported and Kamehameha V ascended the throne. “On Aug. 22, Queen Emma departed who expressed sincere gratitude. I will ask In 1865, Queen Emma departed Hono- Washington, D.C., for Baltimore on the B&O During those two sessions I was quite them to appear with us before the Legisla- lulu for England, Europe and the United Railroad.” From there she and her attendants active at the Legislature on OHA’s behalf ture whenever possible and, if they cannot States. The Ali‘i Diplomatic Missions And took a railway coach to Gettysburg, where in trying to get the two houses to reach an appear, to at least contact key legislators Other Business Travel to Washington, D.C., they toured the battlefield and the cemetery. agreement on the issue. That experience and express their support for OHA and for Phase II, compiled by the Office of Hawai- “From there Queen Emma went to Niagara taught me that OHA and, indeed, Native Native Hawaiians. ian Affairs Washington, D.C., Bureau in Falls and then on to Boston and New York, Hawaiians in general suffer from a lack of partnership with Ke Ali‘i Maka‘äinana where she took a steamer home, having been allies. Although OHA is generally supported This alliance is extremely crucial in this Hawaiian Civic Club, notes that the full away for almost two years. She arrived back by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs session of the Legislature. Our community duration of her travels to Europe and the in Honolulu on Oct. 22, 1866.” on most issues, and several other Hawaiian is suffering from lack of economic growth; continental U.S. was May 6, 1865, to Oct. In March 1867, Queen Emma laid the organizations and environmental groups it will be difficult for the Legislature to 22, 1866, of which Aug. 13-22, 1886, were cornerstone of St. Andrew’s Cathedral and on some issues, the rest of the community appropriate money to satisfy this debt. Nev- days spent in Washington, D.C. “The pur- two months later dedicated St. Andrew’s usually takes a “hands-off” attitude. And, ertheless, we have a fiduciary obligation to pose of Emma’s trip was to gain support for Priory. In 1874 Emma lost her election to of course, there are a number of Hawai- OHA’s beneficiaries to try to get that pay- the Anglican cause in Hawai‘i and to raise Kaläkaua. And on April 25, 1885, Hawai‘i’s ian organizations who oppose anything ment and to seek all the help we can get from funds to build a cathedral as a memorial to remarkable Queen died. “Kaleleonälani kou OHA proposes, usually challenging OHA’s the allies that I believe are willing to help.  her late husband.” inoa, a he hiwahiwa ‘oe na ka lähui, a he legitimacy. As a former legislator myself, I “In May 1865 Queen Emma left Hono- lani ‘o ia ala na ‘oukou, a he milimili ho‘i learned that every proponent of a legislative lulu for England.” En route she visited na mäkou.” 13/48 

the celebration of the sainthood of Father Looking back at 2009 and looking forward to 2010 Damien, a non-Hawaiian who unselfishly gave his life to care for Hawaiians. ast year started out with the SETTLEMENT WITH THE STATE choose from the following properties, among On Oct. 1, 2009, I traveled along with a whole world caught up or I supported Senate Bill 995, intro- many others: Kaka‘ako Makai; Kahana Valley Hawaii delegation on a pilgrimage to Belgium affected in some negative duced by Sen. Clayton Hee, which and Beach Park; La Mariana and Pier 60; and to Rome to honor Father Damien. We vis- way by America’s reces- attempted to resolve the claims and Heeia meadowlands; Mauna Kea: Mauna Kea ited Father Damien’s hometown of Tremelo, sion. Economists said it disputes relating to OHA’s portion of Scientific Reserve; Waikiki Yacht Club; Ala where the people of the town embraced us. I Lwould probably last through to income from the Public Land Trust Wai Boat Harbor Complex; Kalaeloa Makai; can now truly understand where the kindness 2010 and they were right. between Nov. 7, 1978, and July 1, and any and all other lands that the State may and compassion that father Damien had for During the 2009 session, I 2009. agree to convey to OHA. our Hawaiian people came from. found it embarrassing to sit Senator Hee’s proposal offered Even a few of these properties could gener- In a ceremony led by Pope Benedict XVI in through OHA’s budget briefing to Rowena OHA $251 million in cash and 20 ate all of the revenue OHA needs to operate St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, we the state Legislature and listen to Akana percent of the 1.8 million acres of indefinitely and would have given our future witnessed the canonization of Father Damien Senators and Representatives ask ceded lands to be determined in nation the concrete assets it needs to serve on October the 11th, 2009. about OHA’s budget. Questions negotiations between the agency the Hawaiian population. SB 995 would To Father Damien, people were people, and included things like “Where are Trustee, At-large and the Lingle administration. have made Native Hawaiians self-sufficient his service to his God meant that he must serve OHA’s priorities for spending?” During the Cayetano adminis- (the very essence of sovereignty) and relieved all of God’s people. We would undoubtedly and “How much was being spent tration, OHA was offered 20 the State of Hawaii of a large burden on their have a more peaceful world if we could all on Kau Inoa registrations and percent of all ceded lands and budget. embrace the compassion for others that was OHA’s Washington, D.C., office?” $150 million in cash. Five OHA board mem- Unfortunately, SB 995 failed to pass during exemplified by Saint Damien. Let us think of They basically scolded us for not making bers refused the offer; two of which are still the last days of the Legislature because, these good thoughts and deeds as we move any sacrifices and were reluctant to give us on the OHA board (Trustees Haunani Apo- according to Advertiser Staff Writer Gordon forward into this New Year. any more money. At least that was my impres- liona and Colette Machado). In Governor Y.K. Pang, “key House members,” no doubt My best wishes to all for a happy and suc- sion of their message to us. However, it is Cayetano’s recent book, he speaks to the fool- led by Speaker Calvin Say, declined to sup- cessful 2010. important to note that the approximately $3 ishness of those board members and refers port the bill. Let us hope that we can convince Aloha pumehana.  million that we receive annually from the to the events as a “missed opportunity” for them this year. state helps us to serve the less than 50 per- OHA. SB 995, SD 2, offers OHA another For more information on important Hawai- cent Hawaiian beneficiaries that we are also opportunity to redeem itself. SAINT DAMIEN ian issues, check out Trustee Akana’s web site mandated to serve. SB 995 would have given OHA the right to It is fitting that we closed the year with at rowenaakana.org. 22 ianuali2010 featuring native hawaiian news, features and events | ka wai ola | the living water of OHA leo ‘eleletrustee messsages OHA’s legislative outlook Anticipating the New Year

loha käkou. During a task force to create a monu- loha kākou! The Week, held one full week of Jan- the legislative ment to Queen Ka‘ahumanu in year 2009 has come uary. For the year 2010, it will interim, the Office or near Häna, Maui, the area of to an end, and I be on Jan. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, ending of Hawaiian Affairs her birth. Following our suc- would like to send on the 10th, with services and sought your input on cess to provide Kuleana Land my Mahalo to all of the Lord’s Supper during high Alegislative matters by hosting an Tax Exemptions in all Counties Ayou who shared your mana‘o mass at 11, and after church aggressive community outreach and our priority to help our taro and time with us here at OHA there will be a feast. schedule on all islands. Unfortu- farmers, the fifth is an ordinance this past year. It has truly been a nately with the sudden passing for Hawai‘i County to consider year of ups and downs, but I am Thelma Shimaoka and Roy of Wayne Kaho‘onei Panoke, it Colette Y. by establishing a property tax hopeful that as we see the dawn Robert K. Newton – Maui is with deep regret that we were Machado exemption for the portion of a of each new day that we will be Lindsey, Jr. For Maui staff to be more unable to complete the outreach parcel that is being used for taro filled with Aloha and ready to involved with communities in we started. However, with the Trustee, Moloka‘i farming. overcome any challenges that Trustee, Hawai‘i their cultural, traditional and initial meetings conducted on - As a result of the recession, may come our way. conventional needs and to help every island your voices were and Lana‘i the Legislature is faced with I thought to invite our OHA build and be a strong conduit heard and we hope to follow up deliberating and balancing with Staff on the islands of Hawai‘i, to channel a better OHA-Com- with a response by letter, fur- austerity the needs of our State. Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and munity relationship. To provide thering the causes you advocate. With a projected $1 billion budget deficit Kaua‘i to share with you some of their positive information to support the commu- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is pleased through June 2011, a report released by the New Year’s Resolutions for 2010. Here nity’s needs. with enactment of five new laws during the National Conference of State Legislatures they are. first part of the biennium in 2009. With the pegged Hawai‘i’s budget deficit at $683 Halona Kaopuiki – Moloka‘i 25th Legislature scheduled to reopen the million this fiscal year, or 13 percent of the Gladys Brigham – East Hawai‘i To lose more weight and take care of my second part of the legislative biennium on state’s general fund budget, and $1.1 bil- It was found that people who hold health. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, the 10 bills we lion by fiscal year 2011, or 21.2 percent of grudges have higher blood pressure, more presented last year that were not enacted the general fund budget, which places the anxiety than people who forgive, and many Irene Kaahanui – Moloka‘i will carry over with five additional measures state’s budget gap as among the worst in become obese. Hawaiians, like me, know Continue to live the meaning of aloha to the overall OHA legislative package. As the nation. This is made worse by a lack of that conflicts, guilt and holding grudges every day as taught by our kūpuna. Be ever a recap, OHA will reintroduce measures on preparation, leadership and resolve as our were causes of various diseases. The healing thankful for all the many blessings. Con- Public Land Trust Back Payments, Home- keiki have been shut out of school. 2010 process was done through ho‘oponopono, tinue to focus on OHA’s mission statement, lessness, Taro Task Force, ‘Aha Kiole will be a time of hardship and of greater forgiving those involved, whether an indi- and a continuance of happiness. Advisory Committee, Mäkua Valley, Char- demands for public service. vidual, family or group of people, to make ter School Facilities, UH Tuition Waivers, As the economic crisis looms and bud- things right, from the na‘au. Pearl Ah Ho – Lāna‘i Hawaiian Architecture, Historic Preserva- gets tighten, our legislators will be pressed Although in traditional ho‘oponopono it My resolution for 2010 is to embrace tion and Child Welfare Services. to prioritize and deliberate policies to meet is important for the person or people who every breath of life that is given to me so New to our legislative package are five the needs of our State. OHA seeks your caused the problem to ask for forgiveness, freely and to make good daily choices proposals based on our community out- solidarity to strongly advocate that which you may not be able to get that in this day whether they are decisions involving family, reach. To better protect our history, the first is important to all of us. We must remind our and age. The people who have hurt you in community, church or work. And, to always measure requires the State to hold certain elected officials that the economy is a tem- the past may have died or they may not be give thanks to God. Hawaiian artifacts in trust for preservation porary crisis that we all will work through. willing to admit their mistakes, such is the or proper disposition. To better serve you, It will demand that everyone make sacri- case with many whose “pride of self” gets Kaliko Santos – Kaua‘i the second proposal requires OHA to work fices for the greater good. Though OHA too in the way. They forget where they came That I keep growing as a person – to be on Statehood Day during calendar years has been financially realigned, we intend to from. I started from the bottom and worked all that God wants me to be. in which the Election Day holiday occurs. recognize and prioritize in testimony where my way up, but I never forget where I came Though it may be controversial, the third funds should be directed.  from. Just like my parents taught me, “never I would invite all of us to set personal measure urges the removal of certain por- forget where you came from.” goals or resolutions for the year and create traits of provisional-government officials in Colette Machado is the Chairperson of So, what better time to do a ho‘oponopono a plan, which would help us achieve those light of injustices that the provisional gov- OHA’s Beneficiary, Advocacy and Empow- for your New Year’s resolution? This goals. Have fun. Enjoy life and all that it has ernment represented. The fourth proposal erment Committee. ho‘oponopono came to my mind because to offer. Love one another and remember, honors our past by urging the formation of we practice this every year during our Holy “Always with Aloha!” 

needs as a people and to secure for dled with replacing these benefits Congress holds the future of Hawaiians in its hands future generations our identity and or ignoring them and Hawaiians voice in our own affairs. Without will suffer the consequences. The loha käkou a by Congress after a ton, D.C., which threaten to again the protection that bill will afford economy of Hawai‘i will lose the pau loa, month or two of delib- impede passage. Amazing how we to Hawaiians from legal extermina- government benefits currently pro- H a p p y erations and just how keep shooting ourselves in the foot. tion, as a people we will not be long vided. Tourism and business will New Year to many problems may As you all know by now, OHA identified as “Hawaiians,” the indig- face the consequences of the loss you all and be included in so many has sought to move toward passage enous people of Hawai‘i, but will of the face of Hawai‘i, its native Amay 2010 be a pros- hidden passages. The of the bill against the objections become “Hawaiians” along with people. Hawaiians will suffer the perous and rewarding Akaka Bill has been of groups and individuals, such as all the other residents of Hawai‘i. loss of benefits, which have been year for our people and reviewed, modified, Grass Roots Hawai‘i, who oppose As such we will be assimilated by applied to helping them lift them- the people of our state. redone, changed and the bill on grounds of racial dis- virtue of court order and disappear selves up and achieving a degree We have again worked Boyd P. deliberated in commit- crimination by Hawaiians against into the melting pot of our society of success in their own land. Any diligently for the 10th Mossman tee and on the floor ad all others, and also by those Hawai- thus losing all current recognition protection against charges of racial year in a row to secure nauseam and still lan- ians who oppose because they want of our status as the native people discrimination will evaporate and passage of the Akaka guishes somewhere in only to become an independent of our ‘äina with inherent rights to institutions such as Kamehameha Bill but continue to face Trustee, Maui the halls of Congress. nation outside the United States. govern ourselves. Other races and Schools and the royal trusts, which obstacles in the wording What’s up with that? These detractors, though at opposite nationalities will continue to have support Hawaiians, will face a and details of the bill. Now, on the verge of ends of the spectrum, collaborate to connection to their homelands serious threat of closure for poli- This bill is not even 50 passage, changes in the defeat the bill in an unholy alliance whereas Hawaiians will have no cies preferring Hawaiians over all pages long but has still not passed. bill made without the knowledge of which is meant to defeat any and all homeland, at least not one distin- others. I cannot help but wonder about OHA and not in accordance with our efforts to allow Hawaiians to get a guishable from the place where we The future of an entire people the 1,000-page bills being passed position have surfaced in Washing- handle on their own concerns and and others reside. rests in the hands of Congress and The likelihood of OHA prevailing so long as we continue to stumble in court will be zero and our oppo- over our own discontents and make nents will be able to achieve their demands that only fuel the move- goal of eliminating any distinction ment against all Hawaiians, we have of Hawaiians as the indigenous a problem. I doubt that unity can be people of Hawai‘i from others. achieved in view of the disparate The term Native Hawaiian will be views on federal recognition, and so stricken from the law books and also let us hope that OHA will neverthe- any laws granting any benefits that less prevail in protecting the future are now in place as with education, of our people via a bill that will health, housing, employment, etc. address our needs while benefiting The State of Hawai‘i will be sad- all the people of our state. 

www.oha.org/kwo 23 leo ‘eleletrustee messsages Happy New Year E Ö Mai e all oned are Hawaiians. Also, 60% of know single mothers with children, and KULEANA LAND HOLDERS what another 70% homeless in Hawai‘i N e w are Hawaiian. Year Wmeans. But what is Dr. Albert Einstein once was a THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and happy? It could mean visiting professor at a New York it’s the hope and wish University. As he walked down the Maui allow eligible owners to pay minimal property taxes each that in the year 2010 hallowed halls to his lecture room, all will be happy? But Donald B. a young co-ed stopped him and what is happy? Happy Cataluna asked him why didn’t he believe in year. Applications are on each county’s web site. may mean content- God. Professor Einstein answered, ment, lucky, pleasure Trustee, Kaua‘i “I believe there is a force in the uni- and a whole lot more. verse greater than man. If you wish For more information on the Kuleaana Tax Ordinance, and Ni‘ihau to call this force God, who am I to But how can we in argue.” Then the co-ed asked, “Tell please contact the Kuleana Call Center at (808) 594-0247. all honesty wish for a me why did God put us here on Happy New Year with all the misery, pain Earth?” Professor Einstein simply said, and suffering people are experiencing “To help others.” For genealogy veriﬁ cation requests, please contact throughout the world and in our Hawai‘i? War in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan Several years ago, my family and I are still killing and wounding people. met with out dear friend, Father Felix. (808) 594-1966 or email [email protected]. The possibility of more war with other He used to be at Köloa’s St. Raphael’s countries: Iran, N. Korea, India, Palestine Church and he was supposed to retire, and Israel. In addition, how can we say but he went to several Catholic churches happy with illness throughout the world: throughout Hawai‘i. Father Felix is from All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands AIDS, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Belgium as was Saint Damien. Before strokes and H1N1, plus financial disaster, we had lunch, I showed him a rosary he will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate homelessness, drugs, unemployment and blessed for me years before. I told him, Kuleana rights and possession. Furlough Fridays. “This rosary is special to me because you blessed it.” And Father Felix said, I have heard from several sources that “Anyone can bless.” Father Felix is now Hawaiians make up between 17-20% of the priest at Kalaupapa. the population of Hawai‘i. I have also found out 60% of the total students in I am praying that you say to others, the DOE not doing well are Hawaiian. “Have a blessed New Year.” Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i oha.org Also,honsador 60% of ad.10.09the men and women9/23/09 impris 5:57- AMI blessPage you. 1 

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