Strategic Planning Update

Kamehameha Schools' strategic planning initiative, which started in October VOLUME 17. NUMBER 5 MEl (MAY) '00 1999, has reached the halfway point. To date, the process has included:

• More than 22 community meetings statewide • Statewide telephone survey • Statewide mail-in survey • More than 3,500 participants overall • More than 4,200 comments and suggestions recorded Several hundred KS staff and commun ity represen - To assist in organizing and analyzing II The diversity of our tatives attended the Strategic Plann ing retreat at this input, the process called for the the Japanese Cultural Center Apr il 7-8 to share group probably had the work ing group findings and recommendations formation of 16 Working Groups greatest impact on me. made up of 392 volunteer members from Kamehameha and the community. The greatest accom- In total, the Working Groups have suggested 148 strategies for consideration plishment is the fact within the plan. that dialogues have Today, the Working Group product is being further processed into a DRAFf • been started and the Strategic Plan that will be shared statewide, again through community seeds of relationships meetings and other means, beginning in June. have been planted." Most importantly, we are looking forward to meeting and talking with all who have shared their mana'o throughout Kamehameha's planning proce s - Steve Reelitz Working Group so far, and with others who are participating for the first time. From the volunteer ideas and thoughts of many will come the best results for all. I mua Kamehameha!

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Fouru!ed and Endowed by the Legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop

Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs BULK RATE 711 Kapi'olani Blvd. , Suite 500 U.S. POSTAGE Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5249 PAID www.OHA.org Honolulu, Permit No. 298 According to legend, "Niu-Ioa-hiki" (coconut cordage and drums; and its beauty gracing the arriving from a distance) was the name of the landscape, all remind us to not take for granted first coconut tree that arrived in our islands from that which is from the past as it continues to far-off Kahiki. Its symbolism as a manifestation thrive. For a mo'olelo relating to niu and its deep of the god Kii; its usefulness for food , thatch, cultural value, see page 13 .

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Working groups assist Task Force Rice fallout: Reactions, no resolution

ing Native Hawaiians such as political By Manu Boyd By Manu Boyd invalidated only OHA's election process. status and self-determination. The It is silent as to the status of the current Hawai'i delegation is committed to INCE THE United States Supreme trustees. It does not state whether future Force on Native Hawaiian addressing the concerns of Native Affairs has been established at the Court issued its decision in Rice vs. candidates for trustee positions must be Hawaiians." federal level in response to the Rice Cayetano on Feb. 23, the status of Hawaiian ancestry. It does not ques- The Task Force has designated five vs. ruling handed down Feb. 23 . eight of the nine trUstees of the non OHA's existence, its accumulated working groups to assist in its efforts . eaded by Senator Office of Hawaiian Affairs has been assets based on a constitutionally man- including representatives of the S dated share of public land trust rev- the Task Force's membership limbo. The trustees' fate is currently Hawaiian community, the state govern- Hawai 'i 's congressional delegation: Sen- m the hands of the Hawai'i Supreme enues, or the continued payment of a ment, the White House and federal offi- ator and Representatives Court which has been asked to decide portion of that income to OHA for the cials, congressional members and cau- and . The whether Rice has put them out of office. betterment of native Hawaiians, as cuses, the Native immediate goal According to Governor Cayetano, it has. defined by the Hawaiian Homes Com- American community identified by the If the court agrees with him, of the sit- mission Act, and Hawaiians, as defined and constitutional Task Force is to § ting trustees, only Donald Cataluna, in Chapter 10 of the Hawai'i Revised clarify the rela- whom Cayetano recently appointed to Statutes. The court's opinion lends itself The Native Hawai- to the interpretation that formal federal tionship hph"" pn eo . fill the Kau;l 'ifNi 'ihau seat opened after OJ Ian commumty work- recognition of Native Hawaiians might Native Hawai- Q. Trustee Moses Keale retired, would Cl mg group counts 25 ians and the remain. have made a difference in the outcome members, and the United States. n» In Rice, the court struc,k down Hawai'i of Rice, and suggests that OHA's status , group, 16. Both To this end, fed- laws restricting participation in elections as a agency was key to the ruling. Q :-V0rkin g groups eral legislation of OHA trustees to voters of Hawaiian While the narrowness of the decision f:'i mclude trustees of the will be intro- ancestry. As originally received, the has been constantly stressed, the under- Office of Hawaiian duced. At pre- decision went on for 15 single-spaced , lying rationale for that decision has ent, according Hawaiian activist Wayne Kaho'onei Panoke C/> Affairs. pages of small print, and it acknowl- broad implications. Consequently, other to the United Senator Colleen Hanabusa are among The Native Hawai- edged many historical facts. related issues have come to the forefront on the Native Hawai- ian community work- States Supreme The court's narrow ruling, however, as reactions to Rice and its rationale Ian and state working groups, ing group represents unfolded over the past two months. • Court in Rice vs. respectively. . Cayetano, the dIverse points of view federal government has no official rela- experience with members, in alpha- tion hip with ative Hawaiians and no bencal order, including Emmett Aluli, political status is implied under the Unit- Roy Benham, Gladys Brandt, Tom Con- trades, Robin Danner, Beadie Dawson, ed States Con titution. This was a basis of the court's determination in Rice that Kawika Gapero, Kekama Helm, Corbett the Hawaiians-only vote in tate-fUll Kalama, Kamaki Kanahele, KIna 'u OHA elections was race-based and Kamali'i, Na'u Kamali'i, Mahealani therefore, unconstitutional. ' Kamau 'u, Rev. David Ka 'upu, Rev. At the announcement of the formation Sharlan Kunia, OHA Trustee Colette of a Task Force in March, Sen. Akaka Machado, Rev. Charles Maxwell, Tara said, "The Rice decision underscores the See GROUPS on page 18 need to resolve longstanding issues fac-

The calendar's spotlight is on the Kalihi OHA is online at www.oha.org.bringing Lopaka Kaho'ohanohano demonstrated Legendary Hawaiian composer Irmgard Pajama hula competition showcasing you current information. back issues of Ka lauhala weaving at the Ritz Carlton Farden A1uli will be 'honored by the young talent from intermediate and high Wai Ola and community concerns . . See Kapalua's cultural celebration. See Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education in schools. See story on page 10. story on page 12. Hawaiian language story on page 15. June. See story on page 19. '. 2· 'Elua Mei (May) '00

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Clayton Hee CHAIRPERSON & TRUSTEE, O'AHU Afler Rice ly representative of every racial com- aloha to all Hawaiians from a peace- Colette Y. Pi'ipi'i Machado bination in existence. All, however, ful place in time. VICE-CHAIR, TRUSTEE, MOLOKA'I & UNA'I • The U.S. Supreme Court in Rice as the benefactor desired, have the Richard Keokeo Taylor Rowena Akana vs. Cayetano ruled the State of blood of her Hawaiian people. Miloli'i Village TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE Hawai'i's constitutional provision Pauahi knew that education was paramount to the survival of her peo- Haunani Apoliona allowing only Hawaiians to vote for ple. Many of us today are living testi- TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE OHA trustees violates the 15th Belp Bawallans Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. mony to her insight and benevolence. A. Frenchy DeSoto The Hawaiian issues of today are no '1;RUSTEE-AT-LARGE The court narrowly focused its deci- I'm 62 percent Hawaiian and have t • more than educated Hawaiians chal- sion on the validity of OHA's voting lived in Hawai'i all my life. My chil- Mililani B. Trask lenging the very precepts of democ- restriction. In fact, the court specifi- dren are half-Hawaiian. What does TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE racy that have so blatantly been vio- cally stated, "We assume the validity the future look like to them? Why is • lated by the vain and self-serving. Louis Hao of the underlying administrative it so difficult to receive help from TRUSTIlE, MAUl J structure and trusts." Furthermore, Scaff's interpretation ofPauahi's will .s fraught with sunnise! OHA? Why are we the most indigent the court purposely avoided address- people in our own land, the most Donald B. Catahma Rod Ferreira TRUSTEE, KAUA'I &I NI'IHAU ing whether Native Hawaiians have a unhealthy, the least educated? political status similar to that of President Why is it so difficult to go to Hannah Kihalani Springer Waimea-Kohala TRUSTEE, HAWAI'I Native Americans and Alaska Kamehameha Schools? All Hawaiian Natives. While the decision did not Kamehameha Schools Alumni children should be allowed the diminish the trust assets currently Association ADMINISTRATION opportunity. Why only the elite? administered by OHA, the media Why do the Hawaiian agencies Randall Ogata have already reported attorneys are Vantlals caughl created to help our people challenge ADMINISTRATOR prepared to launch further attacks on our hopes for a better life? Why do various Hawaiian rights and entitle- Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mahalo nui loa for including an we have to be poverty level before • ments. article concerning the vandalism that help is granted? I am a lower-middle Ryan Mielke Ka Uihui Hawai 'i shares the occurred at Pu 'uiki Cemetery located class worker so I don't meet the PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION DIRECTOR Hawaiian community's concern with in the Waialua district on the island income requirements. vacant Rice vs. Cayetano and its potential of O'ahu. This is a very sensitive One month ago, I went to Alu Like PUBLICATIONS SPECIALIST impact. The court's decision affirmed topic for Hawaiians because these for assistance with tuition for a para- OHA's role as a state agency and it legal class. Request denied because Manu Boyd individuals that are buried at those Paula Durbin reiterates the need for federal recog- cemeteries and at traditional sites are being a paralegal would not advance PUBLICATIONS EDITORS nition of the political status of Native our foundation and if it weren't for my career in my present job. What Hawaiians. Ka Labui calls upon all them we would not exist. The need to would qualify me? Wouldn't this Caitriona Keams Hawaiians to support federal recog- MIlDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST malama them is a necessity. Other- self-improvement be an asset in any nition and implementation of recon- wise incidents such as this and also work I do? Lei Lonoaea ciliation as provided in the Apology recent discovery of bones found Two years ago, I requested money PIO SECRETARY Bill. The need for unity and consen- • while replacing a pipe in WaikikI will from OHA to help my son with Charles Ogata sus is critical to protecting our rights disturb the 'aina and result in land- school. No, was the reply, sorry, not VOLUNTIlER for the future generation of Native slides like those at Kaliuwa 'a and at able to help you at this time. My Hawaiians. Waimea Bay. The first took life while heart sank. Why not? With a fund Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Keali'i'olu'olu Gora the current one took the economy. balance of $377,381,014, when are "The Dving Water afOHA" Lieutenant Governor House Bill 2809 (increasing penalties we entitled to receive benefits as Hawaiians? When will things get bet- Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 71 1 Ka Lahui Hawai'i for cemetery vandalism) passed Kapi'olani Boulevard, 5th 11oor, Honolulu, Hawai'i 968 13. Tele- unanimously in the House of Repre- ter for our people? phone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1 865. Sports slory sentatives and is now awaiting Senate Val Medina E-mail : oha@aloha. oet. W.orld Wide Web location: approval so it can be forwarded to Uhu'e http://www.oha.org. Circulatioru 70,000 copies, 60,000 of which are distributed by mail, 7,000 throUg/l island offices, state and Mahalo for the article on us, "Story the governor for approval. The cul- county offices, private and and target groups Telling," in your recent issue. We are prits that vandalized Pu 'uiki Ceme- and individuals. Ka Wai 0Ia 0 OHA is by RFD Publica- tery were caught by police. We need tions, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are provided by Ox:onut Info. Graph- greatly touched and blessed to have ics ate from Click Hawaiian An, 1996 V: \. Advertising in had an opportunity to work along more legislative measures to protect "A man's worth is measured by his Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA does not constitute dorsement of prod- side "Braddah" Jayson Harper. He our kiipuna and this includes manda- accomplishments and values in life." ucts or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. will be missed by you, we're sure. tory environmental and cultural How true of all the many who have impact statements on every phase of Ka Wai 0Ia 0 OHA is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs We appreciate the gesture of your come to the aid of this humble and to help inform irs Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested par- sincere interest in our efforts to help each project solicited. Bottom line: kind man with cards of recovery, ries about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and enrich, bring attention to and cele- no more waivers. We must continue beautiful flowers, phone calls, mone- efforts. Events of iQn!rest to the Hawaiian community are included to malama our kiipuna. in the Calendar on aspace available basis. Inclusion does not con- brate the lives of our keiki 0 Hawai'i. tary gifts and prayers. Herb Campos stitute endorsement or ;validation of the event or the sponsor bY We thank you for helping to make Thomas Shirai Jr. has the healing care of our Lord. On the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. all of Hawai'i aware of our endeav- Waialua Jan. 16, while on a three-day vaca- ors and hope one day to repay your tion in Las Vegas, Herb suffered a Notice to Readers: kindness. stroke. You know Herb. He's not a Ka Wai 0Ia 0 OHA wi ll accept for cot'l8ideration news releases and Glen and Faith Freitas quitter. They say you can't keep a letters to the editor 0 0 topics of relevanc.e and interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as well as calendar events niQO notices. Ka Hawaii Sports Journal The last fishing village of Hawai'i good man down. He fought his afflic- Wai Ola 0 OHA reserves the right to edi (erial for length I call my home: Miloli 'i! As a young tion head-on with therapy and persis- and content, or not to publish as available space or other consider- tence to get well. His physical abili- ations may require. Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA does not accept unsolicit- HS boy, I grew up the old style way, not ed Deadline for submissions is the eighth day of evety knowing its true value until I started ties are strong and his attitude is pos- month. Late submissions are considered only on a space-available Jack Scaff's letter titled "Kame- seeing how important it was for me itive, up to par, as he is trying his basis. hameha Schools Should be Open to to carry on my family's roots, our practice swings with is golf clubs A copy of the newspaper is mailed each month to the oldest regis- AIr' (Honolulu Advertiser) is a sub- 'aina and aloha. We once lived in tin once again. Weekly speech therapy tered OHA vorer at each address, to be shared by the household. jective interpretation of Pauahi's will. shacks and our summer school was has Herb slowly talking, word by To continue receiving Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, please remember to The only reference to race in only a grass hut made from kiawe word. Now it's even hard to for him vote in each election. Our mailing list is based on the OHA voter to slow down. I believe everything lists and when the city and county clerks purge the list of non-vot- Pauahi's will is "giving preference to and lauhala. Till this day that grass ers, our list is alsO affected. Mahalo! , Hawaiians of pure or part aboriginal hut stands as the last physical part of happens in life, good or hard times iJ1& blood." It says nothing about resi- remembrance of the old. One thing is are for a purpose from our Lord. His FOR ADYERTlSINo: a TES.. ." guiding hands are ever present on CALL WORLD dents, out of staters and foreigners, for sure. The value of the old will AT 627-1327 ·tt as Scaff's letter implies. All one has live on through our hearts so it will Herb's shoulders. Somehow a to do is view the student body of be in our minds. Let's preserve the "thank you" just doesn't say enough © 2000 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. to so many for your thoughtfulness All rights reserved. Kamehameha. What you see is a old, even if there is no physical kaleidoscope of nationalities, virtual- reminder left in the new. My love and and concern. Our family asks for . - -

Mei (May) '00 J. 'Ekolu your continued prayers for our April 4 in Kailua-Kona, open the heavens. Your call sign, husband, father and grandpa. Hawai'i. Leon has, was and ''Any thoughts, comments or Lei and the Campos 'ohana shall always be a part of suggestions? Aloha - you're on Maui Hawai'i's leaders. His services the $I' with Keaumiki Akui." were held April 8, at Healani Your shows and callers cor- Respoaselo Church in Kahalu 'u Mauka, rected history and kept us all Kona, on Miimalahoa Highway. over the world listening. Con- MaxweU Please pray for his wife, tinue your good work. Ua mau Leilani Sterling, to give her the ke ea 0 ka 'aina i ka pono. We Ho 'opunipuni, Charlie strength as he'takes his journey aloha you. Akua lako. 'Onipa'a. Maxwell. In 1976, Charlie into his new role as a Hawaiian Ma'o Maxwell got me and other leader. I returned to Kona from Pu'u one kani 0 Makua Hawaiians to sail to San Diego to pay respects to a Kaho 'olawe. We made a flotilla great man. OHA reserves the right to edit to support George Helm. We Herman Kalani Paakonia never reached the island because all letters for length, defamato- via the Internet Maxwell had planned with the ry and libelous material, and Coast Guard and police to stop other objectionable content, the flotilla. We were stopped Waokoa and reserves the right to print and forced to go back to on a space available basis. Let- Ma'alaea. When we returned, Hawaiian chapter on KCCN, ters are authorized for publica- the police searched our boats simply the best, the world lis- tion on a one-letter, per subject, and took our fishing ukana. tens, for the feelings of the per year basis. The inclusion of When we tried to stop them, we Hawaiian nationals and Hawai- a letter author's title is a cour- were arrested for "obstructing ian kingdom. Your ground-shak- tesy extended by Ka Wai Ola government operations." We ing action reminds us who we and does not constitute valida- never got our ukana back. are. Forty seas have risen above tion or recognition of the writer as such. All letters must be Keoki George Akana the mountains, and will come typed, signed and not exceed Kapa 'a, Kaua'i again. Akua provided a radio host named Keaurniki Akui. You 200 words. Send letters to Ka have faithfully faced our canoe Wai Ola 0 OHA, 711 Kapi 'olani Ol'ealloss toward the horizon. You pound, Blvd., Suite 500, Honolulu, HI you listen, instinctively and ser- 96813. Readers can also email This is to inform you that we vantly to your callers. Mana their letters to [email protected]. have lost a great and dear friend. keia, kiha i ka lani, how you Kahu Leon Sterling Jr. died • OHA [mployment Opportunities

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Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an and controversial issues, programs and services relating experience in print publications production, layout and accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree to Hawaiians. Of the five and one-half years of experi- design of newspapers, brochures and advertisements. in business, marketing or related fields. Four and one- ence, one year shall have included supervisory experi- Must have demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Photo- half years of specialized experience in marketing and ence which involved supervising the work of a profes- shop, illustrator and QuarkXpress for Macintosh. 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and off-island caregivers often don't are welcome to emoll in any of the grade Center for Hawaiian Studies, at 973- Honolulu homesteads understands the concerns and cultural levels. 0975, or write to 2645 Dole St., Rm. needs of our residents," explained Dr. For additional information, call 733- 103A, Honolulu, HI 96822. Email For the first time in 40 years, a Hawai- Emmett Aluli who, along with Dr. Phillip 8465 [email protected] ian homestead project is opening in Hon- Reyes, serves as co-medical executive olulu, creating 87 units to serve benefi- director of Moloka'i General. "Native ciaries of the Hawaiian Home Lands pro- Hawaiians make up about half of Molo- McColgan leads Moku 'ula find gram. Kalawahine Streamside sits on 27 ka'i's 7,000 residents, and statistically, - acres between Papakolea and Roosevelt have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, Dean Keahi McColgan, a 1975 St. An anthropologist at the California High School, accessible at the comer of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Louis graduate, was elected to the city Academy of Sciences says remote sens- Anianikii and Kapahu streets. According Lamalama Ka 'lli is designed to provide council of Federal Way, Washington, his ing instruments have pinpointed the pri- to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assertive, yet culturally sensitive inter- Honolulu family reported. After graduat- mary home of King Kamehameha ill chairman Ray Soon, the project is a joint vention and education," he said. ing from Gonzaga University in political . buried under a ballpark in Lahaina. Paul effort between DHHL and the Kame- For program information, call Molo- science and communications, he returned Christian Klieger of the academy in Sari hameha Investment Corporation. 'We ka'i General Hospital at 553-4205. home to Honolulu where he was unable Francisco and Susan Lebo of Bishop are proud of the design of the project and to find suitable employment. Since his Museum used electromagnetic conduc- the quality of the construction," he said. return to Washington State, he has been tivity to obtain an image of the I-acre In addition to the homes, Kalawahine Cancer grant active in city government, has volun- royal island of Moku 'ula lying under Streamside will include a community about three feet of fill. The researchers park, a streamside pathway, a community Papa Ola Lokahi received a $2.5 rnil- had unearthed a basalt wall, pier and pavilion and imu. The first four families . lion, five-year research grant from the ceramics at the area in 1993. The site moved in last month. For additional National Cancer Institute. Papa Ola was originally buried in 1904 to make information call James Kometani Inc. Lokahi, the statewide Native Hawaiian what is now Malu'uluolele·County Park. (realtors) at 591-8166. health consortium, was the only non-uni- The residence of Kamehameha ill, versity, non-research institution among who ruled from 1825-1854, was built the 18 national recipients. over the grotto of the lizard goddess KSBE trustees The funded project, "'Irni Hale - the Kihawahine, protector of the royal fami- Native Hawaiian Cancer Research and ly. Plans are for the royal complex to be May 15 is the cut-off for submitting Training Network," intends to reduce excavated, stabilized and restored. resumes for consideration in the search cancer incidence and mortality among for trustees of the Kamehameha Schools. Native Hawaiians through the establish- Qualified candidates must have expertise ment of a support system to promote can- Aloha March 2000 in one or more of the following areas: cer awareness in the Hawaiian communi- Busine s administration; finance and ty. The project will commence May 1. John "Butch" Kekahu and the Koani investment; strategic planning and policy "Papa Ola Lokahi's project is innova- Foundation are planning their second setting; education; law; and governance. tive because of its pairing of annual march in Washington, D.C., Aug. The trustee selection screening com- Dean Keahi McColgan, city council- traditions and culture with first-class sci- 11-12. This year's theme is "Marching mittee, appointed by Circuit Court Judge man, Federal Way, Wa. ence to guide research, training and con- in Unity." Kevin Klein, consists of Nona Beamer, trol activities," said Senator Daniel K. teered as a little league coach over the Organizers are hoping to draw 20,000 Roy Benham, Kenneth Brown, Melody Akaka in his April 6 announcement of past decade and has served on many participants from Hawai'i and across the Kapilialoha MacKenzie, Colbert Mat- the grant. ''The collaboration between council-appointed committees. continent. ''The time has arrived for us sumoto, Michael Rawlins and Kelvin community, state and national partners to McCogan has owned and operated sev- all to come together and speak with one, Taketa. 'We are committed to finding provide support systems and expertise is eral businesses over the years, and cur- strong, clear voice," said Kekahu. "Our candidates who are not only capable of an important feature of the proposal. rently serves as loan executive for the differences are small compared to what ensuring the efficient running of an inter- This comprehensive network will benefit United Way of Pierce County. He and we stand to lose." nationally-recognized trust, but who also Native Hawaiians who have the highest wife Linda have two sons, Ku 'ulei and The two-day event will feature an edu- share the princess' vision of quality edu- cancer mortality rate in Hawai'i." Kaina. cation seminar at the Smithsonian Insti- cation for all Hawaiian children," said Native Hawaiian oncologist Clayton "I'm very proud of my son," said tute and a 24-hour prayer vigil. Bishop Rawlins. ''Princess Pauahi's extraordi- Chong, MD, will serve as principal Lehua McCogan of Dean, who she says Museum plans to display the Kii 'e Peti- nary legacy for the Hawaiian people must investigator. UH professors Noreen is always mindful of his Hawaiian her- tion, and major Hawaiian organizations be upheld. We know there are many Mokuau, DSW, and Kathryn Braun, itage which enhances his capacity as a have committed to participate. qualified candidates in our community DrPH, will share the position of 'Irni community leader. Seminars will be held this summer in and we urge all those who honor the Hale research director. San Francisco, Boston, New York and Princess' will to come forward to apply Las Vegas to train march participants in for these crucial positions," said Beamer. Brandt, Holt funds p.t;otocol and chants that will be used. Interested candidates should submit Immersion enrollment concerts are planned in their resumes and a written statement on The University of Hawai'i Center for those cities. For online updates, visit their perception of the role of a trustee Ke Kula Kaiapuni '0 Anuenue is • Hawaiian Studies announced the Gladys www.alohamarch2000.org. and their vision, goals and objectives for accepting applications for grades K-5 for 'Ainoa Brandt Scholarship in honor of A fund-raising CD, "Aloha March the estate to Trustee Screening Commit- the 2000-01 academic school year. Anu- the woman who serves as a most distin- 2000: Beyond the Apology," is available, tee, c/o Inkinen and Associates, 1001 enue, located in Palolo valley, is one of guished and astute educational and com- and features the works of Sam Ahia, Leo Bishop St., Pauahi Tower, Ste. 477, Hon- several Hawaiian language immersion munity leader. The scholarship in Akana, Sudden Rush, Kroon, Liko Mar- olulu, HI 96813. Material may be faxed sites on O'ahu, where Hawaiian is the Brandt's name acknowledges her enor- tin and Butch Kekahu. to 521-2380, or sent by email to medium of instruction for the State mous integrity and many accomplish- For additional information, call the [email protected]. More information is Department of Education curriculum. ments. Koani Foundation at (808)822-7643; or available on-line at inkinen.com. Additionally, students are provided a Applicants must be classified as either write to P.O. Box 510-182, Kealia, strong foundation of Hawaiian culture an undergraduate or graduate at UH Hawai'i 96751 and associated values. Manoa, majoring in a field related to Moloka'i health '0 ka 'Olelo Hawai'i no ke kahua e Hawaiian education, government or ldpapa 'ia ai ke ala e pono ai na Hawai'i. social sciences, and have a cumulative Language conference "Lamalama Ka 'lli" (glowing with (The Hawaiian language is the founda- GPA of 3.3 or better. health), a multi-disciplinary effort to tion by which the true path is paved for The John Dominis Holt Scholarship The 'Ahahui 'Olelo Hawai'i facilitate the management of chronic dis- Hawaiians.) In this spirit, Anuenue Endowment in Hawaiian Studies honors announced its Hawaiian language confer- ease on Moloka'i, has been granted School wishes to augment its emollment a noted Hawaiian poet, novelist, philan- ence, scheduled for May 19 and 20 at the $470,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson in the coming year so that more keiki on thropist and activist. The recipients must Center for Hawaiian Studies at UH Foundation in response to a matching O'ahu will be able to benefit. Send your be in a field of study related to Hawaiian Manoa. The focus will be language in grant from the Queen's Health System. application for geographic exception to literature. * the family, the media, business and The program is based at Moloka'i Gener- Ke Kula Kaiapuni '0 Anuenue, 2528 Completed applications for both school, as well as teacher preparation. al Hospital in Kaunakakai. 10th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. Students scholarships must be received by May Meals will be provided to the first 200 ''This is important to the community already fluent in Hawaiian or transferring 15. For an application or information, registrants at a cost of $5. Some provi- because Moloka'i has a unique culture, from other Hawaiian immersions schools call Momi Kamahele, academic adviser, See BRIEFS on page 12 Mei (Mayl '00 Se 'Elima -

Trustee Haunani Apoliona, several family members traveled to Louisiana to participate .in the christening and launch of the USNS BRIEFS Pililaau. From page 4 sion for air and lodging is available. For information or to register for the con- ference, call Executive Director Thti Kana- Federal aid hele Sanborn at 528-5453, or write to the 'Abahui 'Olelo Hawai'i at 928 Nu 'uanu A bill passed by the United States House Ave., #503, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817. of Representatives on April 6 would autho- rize millions of dollars in assistance to low- income native Hawaiians on or near Hawai- ian Home Lands, according to a report by Hero's ship Susan Roth in the April 7 Honolulu Adver- tiser. The bill also provides for $100 million The USNS Piliaau,the fifth in a series of in guaranteed home loans for native Hawai- seven large, medium speed ships being built ians unable to qualify for mortgage loans. for the Military Sealift Command, was Although the bill passed the Senate, it must recently christened in New Orleans, accord- go back again for another vote. ing to the March 24 West Coast Sailor, the official publication of the Sailor's Union of the Pacific. Longer than three football fields, the ship Suicide statistic one of the largest vessels in the United States Navy fleet. It was named for Pfc, According to an article in the March issue Herbert K. Pilila'au, a Native Hawaiian of the Journal of the American Academy of from Wai'anae who was decorated with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Native Congressional Medal of Honor for his valor . Hawaiian teenagers are at greater risk of during the Korean War. On Sept. 17, 1951, attempted suicide than non-Hawaiian young "Pilila' au distinguished himself by voluntar- people. The authors of "Cultural Identifica- ily remaining to defend his platoon's posi- tion and Attempted Suicide in Native tion and cover its withdrawal from Heart- Hawaiian Adolescents" based this conclu- break Ridge," the article said. After exhaust- sion on a survey of more than 3,000 high ing his ammunition, Pilila 'au continued to school students. They also concluded that fight with his trench knife and bare fists cultural affiliation rather than ethnicity is a until he was mortally wounded. When the risk factor. Reprints of this article can be position was retaken, said the West Coast obtained from the lead author, Dr. Noelle Sailor, "more than 40 enemy dead were Yuen of the Department of Psychiatry of the counted in the area." John A. Bums School of Medicine, whose Pfc. Pilila'au is survived by his 'ohana email address is that resides in Nanakuli. According to [email protected]. •

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communities so the funding lev- need, the fact remains that, els, which often amount to mil- unlike the Kamehameha Schools Spend, spend and spend some more! lions of dollars, can be defended trustees, OHA trustees continue in the event they are questioned. to make decisions which may The spending policy also result in spending nearly twice Foundation and the University of requires accountability. While the amount the investment port- Hawai'i Foundation. In short, her the Kamehameha Schools folio is earning in interest and wisdom on spending trust dollars trustees have embarked on dividends for one year! And this stance Lau recently visited was worth a listen. increased spending, it is likely is occurring while OHA contin- OHA. She was here to Trustee Lau counseled OHA they are doing so because they ues to subsidize programs that do explain the spending plan that while spending formulas haven't been spending enough on not pay for themselves. for the Kamehameha Schools may differ depending on the mis- education and expanding those We would all like to spend and how policies and expendi- sion of the agency, trust or foun- opportunities to more Hawaiian more today. But there are bills tures for education are decided dation. there are similarities to be youngsters, particularly on the and debts to pay, representing b the Kamehameha Schools found in most spending policies. neighbor islands. This has chal- prior commitments. While trustees. She gave the Kamehameha lenged the trustees of Kame- "spend, spend, spend and spend Trustee Lau, a Punahou School Schools spending policy as a hameha Schools to address those some more" continues to be the graduate (and classmate of OHA good example of a mission tech- needs as soon as possible. And popular refrain, OHA must ask Trustee Hannah Springer), is a nically different from that of they are doing so by building itself, "What kind of spending? Yale alumna who earned her law other trusts, but fundamentally trustees the framework by which more schools on Maui and the For what purpose? At what degree at Hasting School of similar in the sense that trusts to expend assets to address some Big Island. cost?" Law. She has been a corporate like OHA and Kamehameha of the biggest needs today, such More importantly, OHA, like manager for Hawaiian Electric Schools are intended to be per- as education, housing and eco- HA, on the other hand, is in Kamehameha Schools, and Industries and i presently the petual. So, while "spending nomic development. As impor- a "deficit spending" situa- unlike the federal, state and city chief operating officer for Ameri- today" is important to address tantly, it must reserve the assets tion for the first time in its governments, does not have the can Savings Bank. Lau also the challenges confronting our for future generations. It pro- 20-year history. While authority to tax. It must wholly serves on the boards of the Con- people, the main objective is to vides trustees the ability to disci- spending remains a con- rely on its investment portfolio to uelo Zobel Alger Foundation be sure the trust lives on for the pline themselves while spending O cern with respect to the fact that carry the day with respect to rais- and Punahou School. She is pres- generations yet to be born. trust funds. It requires trustees to requests continue to far outnum- ing funds so future genenitions ident of the Hawai'i Justice A spending policy provides prioritize the needs of various ber OHA's ability to meet every can benefit. •

VICE CHAIRPERSON ' S MESSAGE OHA transitional plans fail in legislature

TUESDAY March 28, the House tee, Business and Professional Women - and HR 135. All four resolutions request Committee on Judiciary and Kailua Chapter, Makawalu - A Native a study of the existing representation Hawaiian Affairs voted to pass "as Hawaiian Women's Initiative, King framework of OHA in light of the Rice is" Senate Bill 2477, SD 1. Despite Kamehameha Hawaiian Civic Club, decision. The proposed HCR 156, HD 1 OOHA 's testimony that the bill Hiilau 0 na Maolipua and Hiilau 0 is especially important as it calls for the ould be amended to protect the trust Kaho'onei, focused on only one of OHA's convening of a beneficiary conference or assets and the governance of OHA, the . proposals related to the creation of a "sep- forum in addition to the study . committee declined to make the appropri- arate entity." The critical language relat- ate changes thereby ending OHA's hopes ing to the preservation of trust assets for a Other legislative matters. of using the bill as a vehicle for address- future sovereign entity and OHA's effort The LAGA committee also recom- ing the ramifications of the United States to explain these proposals to the Hawaiian mended the Board of Trustees support Supreme Court' decision in Rice vs. community were rejected. Minamina. several other legislative measures. Cayetano. Included in the committee's recommenda- OHA recommended that the legislature hese messages have managed to stran- tions are two Capital Improvement Pro- protect the trust assets by clearly defining gle any sincere effort to protect the jects scheduled for funding by the State of OHA's trust duties according to one of trust assets, as many legislators Hawai'i. This particular bill will appro- two alternatives proposed by OHA. became reluctant to initiate an action priate CIP funds for the Maunalaha water Specifically, both of OHA's proposals with a community that appeared and road infrastructure and the Keaukaha urged the legislature to include the fol- Idivided . The actions also provide the fod- Gymnasium/Community Recreation Cen- lowing language in the bill: der for Freddy Rice's attorney John Goe- ter, subject to the release of the state and ''Trustees' duties are to manage and tions for Hawaiian Unity (NAHU), led to man's argument presented in the newspa- county funding. administer all assets, property, and the demise of OHA's two legislative pro- per. Now the tide to dismantle OHA is Finally, the committee recommended income of the office derived from whatev- posals. NAHU, whose membership swelling. . that the board support SB 2108, SD 1, HD er sources as a trust for native Hawaiians includes Aloha 'AIDa, Ka Uhui Hawai'i, Nevertheless, we will continue to press 2 relating to creation of a comprehensive and Hawaiians, provided that the manage- Prince Kiihi6 Hawaiian Civic Club, Moku on to ensure the assets of our Hawaiian and accurate inventory of all ceded lands. ment and control of the trust together with o Hawai'i 'Ohana, Ho 'omalu rna Kualoa, beneficiaries are sufficiently protected, In this process, the state auditor is direct- the trust assets will be transferred to the Kuikalahiki, Hui Kalani, Kualoa-He'eia that OHA be governed by and for Hawai- ed to work with OHA and DLNR to sovereign native Hawaiian entity upon its Hawaiian Civic Club, Kailua Hawaiian ians, and that your Hawaiian representa- develop a sound approach that would recognition by the United States." Civic Club, Ka Uhui Politicat Action tives be chosen by Hawaiians. Currently, include a public trust inventory and an Lobbying efforts initiated by OHA Committee, Wai 'anae Hawaiian Civic the LAGA committee continues to sup- information system detailing each ceded opponents, including the Native Associa- Club, American Friends Service Commit- port SCR 113, SR 56 as well as HCR 156 land parcel identified. • Mei (May) '00------'7. 'Ehiku -

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N THE wake of the Rice vs. Cayetano er. This approach can provide and allow decision, there has been much discus- input from everyone. This is a crucial sion by non-Hawaiians about the secu- "We will not sit time in our Hawaiian history and it is a rity and status of Hawaiian rights and time for unity and not division. I believe entitlements. Media reports indicate back while our it should begin with OHA and its trustees. thereI are orne attorneys who believe that nation is stripped After all, we were elected to serve our the Rice decision is the mechanism to fur- beneficiaries as servants and we should ther strip, dispossess and disenfranchise of its assets. We lead by example, by offering a helping our people of educational opportunities, hand, to guide a fair and equitable path to political status and our right to self-deter- must stand up and self-determination. mination and elf-governance. There take a proactive According to the Hawai'i'Revised have al 0 been attempts to weaken the Statutes, the purpose of OHA is to better other ali i trusts. We will not sit back role in determining the conditions of all Hawaiians. By law, while our nation is stripped of its assets. the board, on behalf of Hawaiians, also We mu t tand up and take a proactive what the future has the power to manage, invest and role in determining what the future holds holds for our po e." administer the proceeds from the sale of for our po'e. Historically, legally and lands, along with other miscellaneous socially, the reasons for the establishment income. It is also responsible for land set of a Hawaiian nation are very prominent aside from the state and/or federal govern- and important and hould be fully What the puwalu seeks i a coordinated sustaining than the establishment of a ment or other private source . In addition, explored by the community at large. and neutral effort to build consensus on Hawaiian nation whereby we can control this office is the receptacle in which It i so integral for Hawaiians to address self-determination through forums, public our own resources, identity, governance money is invested, collected, received, and thwart immediately these pernicious discussions and direct input from our peo- and land. Sadly, the January reorganiza- deposited and withdrawn on behalf of the actions which threaten our tatus as ple. tion of the board extinguished any chance Hawaiian people. indigenous peoples. A method that seeks Last August, the board appropriated the puwalu would become a reality. With all of these resources at our dis- to strengthen Hawaiian 'outlook and $249,000 for the puwalu so that the edu- posal, working together, we trustees, knowledge of self-determination is an ini- cational component of this important prudent course of action is a neutral along with the Hawaiian community, tiative called puwalu, or self-determina- event could be started. Trustees Louis process by which the community as should be able to achieve the goal of tion, information-sharing meeting, in Hao, Mililani Trask, A. ''Frenchy'' DeSo- a whole can participate, so the will political status and self-determination. which Hawaiians from all walks of life to, Colette Machado and I voted in favor of the people can be carried out. Those wishing to contribute with help- gather to discus the best possible ways to of this initiative. We saw that there is OHA can playa key role helping ful suggestions, please feel free to contact nothing more self-supporting and self- A build unity. to facilitate and bring this process togeth- my office at 594-1750. • B&r recommends IAPl, Ni1ihau School partnership with KSB[ and DO[ on Kaua1i

loha mai kakou e nil '6iwi for OHA's Education Foundation by OHA to NSK, KS and DOE in nated to complete renovations of o Hawai'i. In my 40th to be distributed directly to addition to 'APL, to allow the the Armory for 'APL and NSK article in a series of 46, Kamehameha Schools for the greatest flexibility for the educa- programs, with conditions to be we highlight Budget and purpose of post high school schol- tional support staff and services. delineated in MOA between KS, Finance Committee arships for the 2000-2001 school • KS and DOE's responsibility the Department of Education and A year, to be matched by Kame- for the manager of the NSK each of the school programs. activity. On March 30, B&F met with the Committee on Program hameha Schools for a total schol- teachers, staff and operations. Management (CPM) to consider arship program of $700,000. This • Shared maintenance of the Still pending BOO action the following: was a one-time request for the site by both 'APL and NSK fami- At this writing, all the above • Appropriation for Ni'ihau 2000-2001 school year . lies, equally. B&F recommendations of March School of Kekaha (NSK). All • Kekaha Armory Lease. The • A master calendar of daily and 30 are pending action by the seven committee members voted outcome was two actions. Six of weekend activities developed in BOT. On April 6, all six B&F to "approve the appropriation of seven B&F members voted "to consultation with the Ni'ihau members present voted to $391,087 in trust funds to the rescind the BOT action of April families of 'APL and NSK chil- approve $18,000 of trust funds NSK for the purpose of develop- 29, 1997;' which provided for a dren to ensure a balanced use of toward Hiilau Na Mamo 0 ing and managing a bilingual edu- lease the Kekaha Armory to 'Aha the Kekaha Armory site for all Pu'uanahulu's performance at cational program and school for PUnana Leo ('APL) Inc. at $1 per Ni'ihau children and families in New York City's Camegie Hall the Ni'mau children of Kaua'i as year and "to approve a leasing of west Kaua'i. June 3 and in Washington, D.C, outlined in their proposal dated the property known as the Kekaha on June 7 and 10, subject to: March 24." Armory to the Kamehameha Final B&F action: sponsorship by a 501 c (3) organi- • Appropriation of OHA Educa- Schools as 'lead agency'" for ren- and 'APL and NSK, and others, On March 30, all six B&F zation; a limitation on funding for tion Foundation Matching Funds ovation and management and for if needed, through a general lease, members present voted "to Hawaiians only; and OHA PIO's for OHNKS Scholarships. This the implementation of Memoran- specifically, in part, for: rescind BOT action of March 19, assistance in developing a full was a joint item for B&F and da of Agreement (involving KS, • Renovations, including a 1999," which included an appro- page ad in the hiilau's commemo- CPM. Six of the seven B&F 'APL and NSK) for separate edu- classroom, office, kitchen facili- priation of $511,300 for renova- rative booklet. At this writing, this members and all CPM members cational programs on the Kekaha ties and group activity areas, tions to Ke Kula Ni'ihau 0 Keka- is still pending BOT action. Also voted to approve $350,000 of Armory site. The board voted fur- based on NSK's plan and coordi- ha located at the Armory. They pending is selection of OHA's public land trust funds earmarked ther to include conditions of nated with 'APL's existing use. then voted to appropriate the international money managers. • MOA between the lead agency • Right of entry to be extended funds to KS as lead agency desig- •• 'Ewalu Mei (May) '00

T R u 5 T E E M E 5 5 A G E 5 Our in future

OUR preoccupation with the Rice vs. tant than consideration and sensitivity to Cayetano decision, establishing a "Our children benefiting others and the larger communi- Hawaiian government, observing the ty as well. current legislative session, participating learn through all A disregard for our environment and in the local and national election the lack of overt actions to safe-guard our processI and ensuring that all Hawaiians of life's natural resources, teaches that it's okay to are counted in the u.s. Census, are we litter, pull out plants and flowers indis- setting aside or closing our eyes, ears and experiences in criminately, waste or gather marine and voices to the growing problems facing our otber resources excessively. children youth, and young adults? every way in An absence of family cohesiveness or Are we demonstrating for our children strong 'ohana support teaches our young- the Hawai'i society that we wish to have which we and sters to fill emptiness and loneliness perpetuated for generations to come? Are through alcohol and drug abuse, gang we prepared for a Hawaiian government others touch their affiliations and other dangerous, self- that is not only politically and economi- lives." destructive behavior. cally solid, but culturally and morally Often, we find ourselves too busy with ound as well? Are we teaching our the every day stresses and frustrations of young ters an inclusive (embracing all patience for family and extended ohana, survival to pay much attention to the people) rather than an exclusive (Hawai- even when they may go awry of legal and things I've mentioned. However, if we do ian only) definition and example of rational behavior' and faith in the gain an advantage, teaches our youngsters not attend to these important actions, our aloha? Do we want our youth to riously Almighty, a higher power far above those that honesty and integrity are less impor- daily survival will count for naught in the care about the future rather than be who may reach seemingly exalted heights tant than winning at all costs. context of the survival of the future gener- foc used only on the here and now? of influence in thi materialistic world. A willingne to blame others through ation and, through them, the survival and Our children learn through all of life' Other than following traditional prac- negative or racial lurs, name-calling or well-being of all of Hawai 'i nei. experiences in every way in which we and tices, any insistence on only one way or finger-pointing, teaches our youngsters to We all have a stake in the Hawai'i that others touch their lives. And it does cost one methodology to solve a problem avoid taking responsibility for their own we leave to our children and the manner money to influence our children and their teaches our youngsters impatience with actions by finding excuses, criticizing and in which we maIama i ka 'aina a me nil future. The most important learning considering alternatives and a narrow- being disrespectful to others. keiki a me nil 'opio. Let's reassess our occurs when we model for them our val- minded "my way is the only way" attitude A preference for focusing on win-lose lives now and determine to make a differ- ues of honesty; integrity and respect for toward ideas and issues new and old. scenarios in problem solving rather than ence in Hawai'i's future by investing our others even if they may disagree with our A penchant to distort the facts or stretch win-win solutions, teaches our young- time and energies in our children and point of view; unconditional love and the truth in order to win an outcome or to sters that personal victory is more impor- youth now. •

Difficult times for Hawaiians

E HAVE witnessed many experience that Hawaiians have those people are complaining, determined to destroy OHA; but things of late; things and had to scratch and claw to retain "Hawaiians really are not entitled more serious is his obvious actions that have occurred their own culture and control of to a level playing field" or, "The hatred for Hawaiians. Auwe! that will change our lives their affairs. The Legislature has overthrow was just as painful to Pa'a no ka po 'e aihue, i ka 'ole Wand the lives of our chil- never supported any issues that the entire community" so, "Enti- (a thief persists in denying his dren and families forever. Some we had proposed. And now we tlements, then, are to be given to gUilt). And those who kako 'o of us truly believe that recogni- go to the feds? Aren't they the everyone." The laws that provide will share the same hewa. E tion by the federal government is reason we are now becoming, entitlements to Hawaiians were Goemans, pepe 'omaka 'oe pil i the only course of action. Per- once again, pawns in the disen- not enacted by Hawaiians but by ka pa 'akai, uani'i (You are a haps it may be. I don't know. franchisement game? those of other persuasions and weak 'omaka; when touched When the Office of Hawaiian The mistake I made in 1978 now enemies of the Hawaiians with salt you stiffen)! Affairs was started, the Legisla- was to honestly believe that want to take the last vestiges of History will show and has ture was determined to control democracy would work for us, empowerment from you. shown that Hawaiians have been OHA from day one. Continuous that the political will to identify subjected to the likes of Goe- educational forums were provid- resources described in law would or 100 years, non-Hawai- mans, Burgess and "Twiggy," the ed. Governor Waihe'e directed be identified, accounted for and ians have controlled our modem day committee of luku. Norma Wong to sit with OHA distributed in accordance with resources and they have 'A'ole hiamoe e nil po'e aloha, and identify issues and proposed the intentions of the framers of managed to screw it up. Let ho'omakaukau. Do not play into solutions. Act 304 was born; it the Admission Act of 1959, us control our own; we are the hands of the enemy, lawa, we identifies 20 percent of the specifically Section 5. willingf and capable. Enough of . must stop attacking each other, income from certain ceded lands But now we are experiencing of reverse discrimination, some- your colonialist mind set. let us come together and wala'au to go to OHA. Even as this was another coup d'etat wherein one has lost touch with the fact Now, John Goemans declares and if we disagree with each happening, OHA was not receiv- William Burgess and John Goe- that Hawaiians were the original he has clients of non-Hawaiian other it should not mean we are ing this identified income. As I mans are fanning the flames . Oh tenants of this land. Hawaiians' descent that will run for positions enemies, it just means we dis- advocates for the Hawaiians, we yeah, I forgot, '1'wiggy" some- relationship with their culture as trustees of the Office of agree and require more wala'au. resorted to litigation as another where in the front, claiming to be and spirituality accounts for our Hawaiian Affairs. Now, that is so After OHA, who next? way of ensuring adherence to Act Hawaiian because his ancestors uniqueness. Strange, Hawaiians cute isn't it? When our people Department of Hawaiian Home 304. lived here. welcomed all people with much 'olelo Hawai'i, will Mr. Goe- Lands? • All my life, it has been my Out of this madness, smacking aloha into their homes and now mans interpret? He is obviously .·'Eiwa Mei ( ) '00

T R u 5 T E E M E 5 5 A G E 5 Al ong history of treaties 103-150, known as the Apology HE RECE :T high court rul- amity between the nited State Bill, and its intent to achieve rec- ing in alidating OHA's vot- and the king of the Hawaiian "These treaties onciliation, which can be con- ing practice and challenging I land , hi heirs and ucce sors. strued to mean we do have nec- i exi tence is clouded with • In a third case, a Postal Con- respect Hawai essary treaties, not as a depen- other ad erse claims. One is vention was concluded between dent sovereign nation but rather t OHA beneficiaries do not the United States of America and as an equal as an equal with the United have a treaty with the United the Hawaiian Kingdom and was and its domin- States that expected recognition. State and therefore do not enjoy approved by cau ing the seal of Further, we do not feel the 15th recognition. the United tates to be affixed ion and Amendment should apply in this There are five treaties or con- thereto b . Pre ident .. Grant case. Hawai'i's treaties have ventions between the nited on Ma • 1 70. domain or been called perpetual and can be States and Hawai'i. whi h means • A fourth treaty was the recognized as such. treatie do e . t between the par- Treaty of Reciprocity signed by jurisdiction It is conceivable that the presi- tie , even though they might be King Kalakaua on June 17, 1876. over the lands dent can call for recognition of convenientl overlooked: In Article I it said, "For and in Hawai'i's treaties as a beginning • The first convention was con- con ideration of righ and pri\;- and waters of to address Rice vs. Cayetano and cluded on Dec. 23,1826 and in lege granted b . hi maje ty its threat to OHA's practices. In its Article I it confirmed the king of the Hawaiian m . Rice, for the first time ever, the peace and friendship .the the next ucceeding artIcle of this high court has applied "reverse United States and theIr majesnes, Convention, and as an equivalent 1870 which i till operational. discrimination" and has favored the queen regent and therefore, the United States of by means of a proclamation to the colonizers of Hawai'i. a ikeaouli, king of the erica hereb agree to admit note that both parties had ratified hese treatie re pect Hawai 'j There may now be a need for a ...... At t I 6 Treaty re pective citiZens g see, e same emg of Reciprocity on Nov. 9, 1887. as an equal and its dominion sixth treaty to permit the closure and and declared that peace and the growth and manufacture or This review explains Hawai'i and domain or jurisdiction of the 1893 landing of armed friendship perpetual. produce of the Hawaiian Island, and its people have treaties with over the lands and waters of United States marines in Honolu- • A second treaty was ratified into all the ports of the United the nited States dating back Hawai'i. lu, which then President Grover on Aug. 19, 1850, and it con- States, free of duty." many years. It also indicates 1Also these treaties or conven- Cleveland called "an act of war." firmed in its Article I that there • A fifth instrument or supple- they are perpetual, particularly tions can be viewed from the per- They remain here today without would be perpetual peace and mentary convention was enacted the Postal Convention of May 5, spective of the 1993 Public Law any settlement. •

efforts to privatize: Dead in wdter, community moves to consensus

the coming election. failure to file yearly corporate statements. N THE past two weeks, OHA's majori- Meanwhile, efforts to work collectively No one knows what became of the ty has been trying to privatize OHA by and to build consensus have been proceed- $290,000; it was never accounted for. pushing a legislative proposal to have ing. A broad-based coalition of groups, The record indicates that Hawaiians OHA converted into a private corpora- including several Hawaiian civic clubs, who wanted to testify at the Dec. 11 rec- tion like the Bishop Estate. Without community 'ohana, Ka Liihui Hawai'i, the onciliation hearings on political status and obtainingI board approval, OHA's legi la- 'llio'ulaokalani Coalition, Ho'omalu rna a reconciliation process were to have three tive committee hired Norma Wong to Kualoa, the Aloha 'Aina Coalition and minutes on each topic. Several other write two bills for privatization (at a fee of many others have been meeting regularly Hawaiians and I submitted testimony two $22,000 plus) and then sent the bills to the to propose a strategic plan on Hawaiian weeks earlier and came to testify that day. Legislature. The proposal was rejected by sovereignty. Project Hawaiian Justice has When we arrived, we were told that our several Hawaiian organizations and by been incorporated by the collective, and six minutes (three minutes per topic) had beneficiaries who were briefed in Hilo present discussions on forming a confed- been cut to two minutes by an agreement and Waimea. The House and Senate also eration have been gaining support. What between Charlie Maxwell and John Berry. refused to introduce the measures. is also significant is that many members We were also informed that armed securi- Everyone is wondering why the OHA of the coalition have been asked to sit on ty had been brought in to arrest any trustees responded to the Rice decision by the Native Hawaiian Working Group Hawaiian who refused to go along. moving to privatize OHA. It is very clear recently convened by Senator Akaka. Throughout the day, Maxwell used the we need a plan to address Hawaiian politi- This puts us in a good position to gavel to rule Hawaiians out of order and cal status in the Congress. What actually strengthen and expand the coalition efforts then pulled the plug on the microphone moved the trustees to take this nonsensical with Hawaiians from Neighbor Islands. Natives and the assistance of two attor- and called in the armed security. approach was their fear that they might neys. What she didn't do was incorporate . Regarding Kaho'olawe, see the letter not be re-elected by a non-Hawaiian voter Response to Charlie MaxweU AL.O.H.A After the money was secured from Keoki "George" Akana in this issue. base. If the legislation to privatize had The record indicates that the and the movement was going strong, At least Maxwell admits his part in killing passed, the "new OHA" would have been AL.O.H.A organization was created in Charlie Maxwell, Charlie Rose and others the reparations hearings. Maxwell's clos- a private corporation where Hawaiian 1970 by Louisa Rice (now Louisa DeMel- with connections to the police department ing statement that we should work in unity shareholders would have been able to lo) two years before Charlie Rose incor- and the Democratic Party filed incorpora- is ludicrous - when people change the have a Hawaiians-only vote. OHA porated the name. It was she who, acting tion papers under the name of the rules, use the threat of force and invite the trustees should focus on the political sta- on a vision, moved to form the AL.O.H.A organization. They took over police to arrest Hawaiians. • tus of our peoples and beneficiaries, not AL.O.H.A organization. Also, she man- the effort. Five years later, the state dis- their own status as political candidates in aged to obtain $290,000 from the Alaska solved the AL.O.H.A. corporation for .. · ·Umi Mei (May) '00

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Mayl- Lei Day Celehi-ation

NA Lei 0 Ire Kui (the lei of the s1ljnging method) is the theme for the Cit;yand County of Honolulu's Ooral celebration. Highlights are the lei contest, lei investiture and a perfOrmance by . 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Honolulu Zoo, Waild:k1. Free. . Fo information, call 547-7395. '

:Mayl- Brothers Caz in Concert

Kalihi -Palama hula competition encourages cooperation ------sponsorship to KPCAS." From Kualoa, the event By M anu Boyd moved to Farrington, St. Louis, then King Intermediate. The event continues to encourage cultural learning, HE BRAND-NEW Kapolei Middle School campus school pride and a positive, competitive spirit. is the latest venue for the Kalihi-Palama's annual Represented in this year's intermediate division will intermediate and high school hula kahiko competi- be 'Ilima, Jarrett, Kamehameha, Kapolei, King, Mary- tion, previously held at King Intermediate in knoll and Waimanalo. In the high school division are Kane'ohe. Over its 24-year history, the competition 'Aiea, Farrington, 'Iolani, Kailua, KaimukJ, Kekaulike 1has changed venues and sponsorship, but remains com- (Maui), Kohala (Hawai'i), Maryknoll, Mid-Pacific, mitted to cultural excellence and inter-school coopera- " Pearl City, Roosevelt, Sacred Hearts and Wai 'anae. tion, said Jan Itagaki, executive director of the Kalihi- 9 According to Itagaki, the competition also fosters Palama Culture and Arts Society (KPCAS). g inter-school cooperation. "Everyone shares in the costs "Aunty Malia Craver and the Queen Lili 'uokalani responsibilities. Ticket revenues are shared with the Children's Center's Windward Unit established the schools in order to help defray costs," she said. Judges competition in May 1978," she explained. "The year this year are hula masters Pat Namaka Bacon, Edith before, a group of 'opio representing QLCC's Wind- McKinzie and George Holokai. Language judges are ward Unit entered the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. competition founder Malia Craver, and UH language When they returned, Aunty Malia and others met to instructor Puakea N ogelmeier. organize a competition designed for newer, less experi- The competition will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Tick- enced dancers. Kualoa Regional Park was selected ets are $6, with proceeds benefitting participating cultural practices. because it could handle a large crowd, but its appropri- schools and KPCAS. "For the first eight or nine years, the competition was ateness as a culturally significant site emerged to the For information, call 521-6905 .• at Kualoa. In 1986, Aunty Malia offered the competition forefront, as it was l;U1 ali'i training ground for important Mei (M )'00 D • 'Umikiimiikahi

Compilla with a 25-page Ching, kumu hula of Hllau III MIiInO 0 Pu'uanahuIu, ....ased "Ho'ouIu lira N.·auao,". collection of 30 .... hula and mea. 011. Among them, trIbuIIe to LaIca, PIle, HI'Iaka, Kamapua'.. ChIefs and lind -. Produced by Four S1ring8 ProducIIona, TraceyY. T__ and Sonny ChIna-

Robert {'.azimero and HA1au 0 Ite •A'aIi'i acor-.ofVOl- ...... K6 MaIwU. 8 p.m. HawaIi Theatre. Ka.. • .... $25. For information, ...... coocert Klne'ohels being cINred will 13 - of damaging Emma" Hawai'i Secooduy School Hula Kahiko -W8edsand Veary, "OYeigtowll'i. Nma ClearHlpIs KeaJj'iwa- 8CheduIMI1Dr ..., .. hamana, Mahi 'Aha'aiDa Aloha Makuahine May 8-14 - Beamer, the singers, Haunanai Hawai'i Quilt Guild Exhibition Apoliooa, 'Iwalani Kahalewai, Gary Ha.Iau na Maino 0 }{a'ala and the Kaua- Mo and van'ous hula ...... :I: .... who will noe Foundation present its annual r no tom,__ -...y will be on display in this annual exhibi- Maddy K Lam. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Tbe- music and dance, this year featuring tion. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Linekona atre. $25 and $40. KaniIau, O'Brian Eselu, Moe KeaIa, Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Lei'ohu Ryder and TamaIi'i 0 Patifita Free. For information, call 532-8700. May 12 - Dance Company. 10a.m.-2 p.m. Sher- Fund-raiseIS, benefit concerts, Ho'okena in Concert aton Waiktkt. $35, $2&(ages 5-12) For MaylO- information, call 696-7292 (mailbox #4), ties, spons events and the like are what we'd or 382-1447. 5th annual Hawaiian Music Hall of The Hawai'i Theatre's Friday evening like to help you promote. Send information series wraps up with Ho'okena and hula Fame Induction and Concert and co1or photos to Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, 711 soloist Nani Dudoit. Also featured in Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813.

l f f ------Maunalua debuts self-tI ed CD of Hawaiian tunes

B y M anu Boyd aged with ease by Maunalua. Their about heated passion, performed gently, familiar sound complimentary rather showcasing all that the trio is than generic, local pop where one .FOR a great end-of-the-weekend enter- for: vocal harmony and ensemble sounds pretty much like tamment up? Roy's in Hawai'i Kai at sundown on ""'Ull!v1>1> unison; energy; and lik- the next. Maunalua's integrity is in Sundays is where you'll find Bobby Moderow, aUJ.'vLlv1>1> that is key to staying afloat its roots which help to enhance its Bruce Spencer and Kahi Ka'onohi. Collectively the highly competitive Hawaiian overall qUality. "Maunalua," the trio is an up-and-coming recording music market. Moderow is a ld h6 'alu whiz in force who has logged many a mile gigging here and "Ku 'u Lehua" and "Mahalo e nil the "MaunaloaiKa Lei it' medley, !.here, including a stint at Jaron's in Kailua. Their group Hoa" are delightful additions to the reflecting the prowess of his and debut CD, named for the land area known better ever-growing body of Hawaiian lan- him. today as "Hawai'i Kai," is hot, gaining visibility with teachers before In turn, he guage music. shares his inherited guitar tradi- hard-to-get and harder-to-keep airplay in Honolulu. "Maunalua" was produced by Dave tion with students of his own. The sound is youthful, energy-packed and unmistakably . and Maunalua for Koa Hawaiian. Spencer, son of long-time entertainer Ho""V ..... ", and is distributed by Olinda No doubt you'll identify prominent influences in their Elaine Ako Spencer, adds a country feel to combo with Distribution. For additional infor- repertoire, particularly the Hui 'Ohana both in selec- easy vocals and Wting 'ukulele. Bassist Kahi Ka'onohi mation, check out www.maunaloa.com • tions and style. "Kahealani," "U'i/ant' and "Baby rounds off the trio solid vocals and instrumentation. Kalae," all difficult falsetto arrangements, are re-pack- A stand-out is the perennial "Ahi Wela ," the song • • 'Um!kwmllua Me! (May) '00 OHA's online news is a hit'

information . By Cai t riona K earns about grants and n the world of Internet jargon, a "hit" counts all the loans and a images, text, graphics and clicks downloaded when www monthly calendar someone visits a web site. OHA is getting more and of events. The more hits every month since it first launched the home page includes www.oha.org site more than three years ago. The hits the U.S . Supreme haveI mounted and the number of visitors to the site has Court's decision in climbed steadily to 9,100 in March 2000. This translates Rice vs. Cayetano into 202,000 hits which adds up to over 20 hits per visi- issued Feb. 23; tran- tor. It is good news for OHA because the site is creating scripts from the Dec. 10 a presence within the online community. and 11 reconciliation The Internet is highly significant to OHA's Public hearings held at the East- Information Office in its mission to provide West Center as well as new and information. In the U. S., the online OHA's official testimony; the population is expected to break 99 million in 1999 Public Opinion Survey 2000 and increase another 16 percent in and a direct link to OHA's 2001. These are huge numbers. Specifical- award,winning web site, ly, they break down into many groups of www.nativehawaiians.com. interest for OHA, which include benefi- ciaries, legislators, Hawaiian organiza- tion , Hawaiian communities on the mainland and the general public. www.oha. How accessible the Internet is org within the Hawaiian community include determines the success of the OHA the addition of web ite. In 1999, SMS Research more interactivity & Marketing Services Inc. of with a forum on Honolulu conducted a public issues related to OHA opinion urvey fo r OHA to and opinion polls. The clarify where the non-Hawaiian and forum will feature a par- Hawaiian population stood on major issues con- ticular topic every week fronting the Hawaiian community. The findings indi- to encourage a lively cate 53 .4 percent of Hawaiian hou ehold have a exchange. Visitors can post computer. About 60 percent of all hou ehold with com- their comments to a message puters also have Internet access. Of course, this does not 1000 respond to other view- include people who have Internet acce at work or at out being " " " 000 points and impart relevant public libraries. able to make any - - . 000 changes to the files. 01 00 information. Topics such as sovereignty, ceded lands 'The web ite definitely impacts how news from the and federal recognition will likely make the list. Those office i distributed by mail and online," said Ryan Presently, the site includes a broad 000 r, r, range of information about OHA: its history, <.J U who want·to participate in the discussion forum can Mielke, OHA's Public Information Officer. "We have legal background, mission, administration and pro- suggest other topics for posting on the message board. been getting requests from people to be taken off the Ka grams as well as information on OHA's trustees, their The site is setting new records. OHA's news is reach- Wa i ala mailing list, some from the mainland and some background and how to contact them through their ing such far away places as Saudi Arabia, Argentina, locally, because they are reading the Ka Wai ala on the Peru and Croatia. Hits were recorded in 38 different OHA web site now and do not need to receive their aides. OHA publications on the site include the Ka Wai ala from June 1999 through to today's issue, the 1999 countries in March alone. For Hawaiians living on the copy in the mail anymore. This is a great savings for mainland, access to OHA and issues that relate to OHA." Annual Report, the Apology Bill brochure, the OHA Informational Guide and the Native Hawaiian Data- Hawaiians is just a click away. Overall, though, the Recently OHA redesigned its web site for easier navi- book, with statistics on population, housing, land, numbers speak for themselves. As www.oha.org gation and browsing. A lot of the content is available in health, crime, education, income and more. Other con- becomes more popular, the OHA cyber community pdf format which allows readers to read and print, but tent comprises press releases for the last three years, should get larger. • .

Ah QuinIKeaunui - The reunion Admission Day week- DuarteIPaiaina - A reunion Hwy. and Ka'ahumanu St.). For 96753; or Kimberly Thomas, descendants of Robert Kalama end, Aug. 18-20, at the Waialua will be held May 26-29, King information, call Ethel (Haasen- 104 Au'oli Dr., Makawao, HI Ah Quin and Roseline Loke Congregational Church Pavilion . Kamehameha Hotel, Kailua, ritter) Fragas at 261-3937 on 96768. Kauhane Keaunui of Hau 'ula on Moloka'i. Heirs are Ah Ki Kona for the Duarte and Paiaina O'ahu. are planning a family reunion in Akuna, Apiu Goo Tong Akuna, families. Please contact the cen- Hussey - Descendants of the July. Their children include Ahchuck (Ah Tuck) Goo Tong tral reservation line at 923-4511. Hueu - A reunion is planned A&K Hussey Cousins Society Zachary, Clarence, Mayrose Akuna, Mary Ah Pin Akuna Neighbor islands and mainland for Sept. 22-24 in Ke'anae, will be holding a reunion Hi 'au (Adolpho), Robert Jr. , Wildfred, Leong, Hannah Ah Han Akuna call toll-free at 1-800-367-6060. Maui, for the descendants of at the Sheraton Waikili on July Eleanor (Beppu), Joseph, Joel, Lau, Mabel Ah Lan Akuna Wal- Account number is KCI6001. James Keolaokalani Hueu Sr. 1. Also planned is a family pic- William, Florence (Miller lace, Jack Pun San Akuna, Hen- For information, call reunion and his wives, Nancy Ah Chock nic at Kalama Beach Park on Gomes) and Valentina (La'a). rietta Ah Hoong Anna Akuna chili Elle Kaanaana at 672- Roback and Esther Kekahuna. July 2. For information, call For more information, please Apo, Malia (Marie) Akuna 3775. Please send names to Offspring are James Keo- Kathy Capellas at 678-0071 or call Tiny Kanoa 567-6019; Naehu, Edward (Eddie) Akuna, "Baby Jane" Kaliko Pedro for laokalani Hueu Jr., Nancy Ihu, Chuck von Amswakit at 395- Deanne Silva at 247-0457; Agnes Goo Tong (Neki) Akuna newsletter updates at 92-841 the late Sarah Ka'auamo, Nellie 4782. Leslie Kanoa, 567-6711, or Igarta. For information, call Jo- Wainohia St., Kapolei, HI McCarthy, Lois Cummings, write to P.O. Box 1024, Kau- Ann K. Naehu Simms on Molo- 96707 Angeline Apo, Jacob Hueu and Irvine - A reunion is planned nakakai, HI 96748. ka'i at 558-8150, fax 558-8520 Irene Kalawai 'a. For updated for the descendants of Arthur or write HC-01 Box 780, Kau- Haasenritter - The descen- information on the Hueu Irvine Sr. and Annie Lilia Akuna, Goo Tong - Descen- nakakai, HI 96748. Arthur dants of Karl Haasenritter will reunion, write to Meleana Aloy, Kumai, May 21, at Bellows Air dants of Goo Tong Akuna (k) Naehu (descendant of Malia) be having a potluck family 257 Ho'ola'i St., Pearl City, HI Force Base, Waimanalo. Their and Puakailima Kaholokula can be reached at 558-0009. reunion picnic on Sat., July 22, 96782; 'Opu 'ulani Kuluhiwa, Akuna (w) are hosting a family at Blaisdell Park (Kamehameha 75 E. Waipu'ilani St., IGhei, HI See REUNIONS on page 13 Mei (May) '00 13 • 'Umikiimakolu

The scoops on coconuts Niu maka 0 nola' ela' e Green coconuts for a clear vision

Abbott, a noted Hawaiian eth- is soft and white, in a shell that nobotanist, fossil records of the is still white. 'IIi kole, or 'iIi "I 'ole, is the half-ripe stage. The o niu dating back to 3000 B.c. <:;1 have been found in Melanesia flesh is fully mature in the next c and New Guinea. Archaeologi- stage, niu 0'0, while the husk is s:: o cal evidence in Hawai'i estab- dry. In the final stage of c ;v OJ lishes an early presence; the ripeness, niu 'aka'a, or 'oka'a, Z actual mode and timing of entry, the flesh separates easily from however, are uncertain. the shell and no water remains An O'ahu mo'olelo relates that the early voyaging chief Poka'} from Kahiki planted niu tt Hawaiians in the Wai 'anae region known had specific today as Poka '} Bay. The sym- bolic importance of the niu to names These treetops over the Royal Hawaiian Hotel are the last rem- By C l o ire Hughes kanaka maoli is seen in the nant of the ancient coconut grove known as Helumoa. Dep t . of Healt h choice to plant a coconut grove indicating six used for food in ancient Hawai'i would total 252 and would pro- in Kalama'ula more than 100 HE GRACEFUL niu, as widely as it was in the South vide about 25 (24.9) grams of years ago in honor of King distinct coconut tree, is kinolau of Pacific. Unlike Samoans, our saturated fat. Information on Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuaiwa. Kii. It contains the mana of 'stages of ancestors did not make pudding nutrients supports the cautious As kinolau of Kii, it fell to the this god of many things in from coconut milk and bread- use of coconut in a prudent diet. men to plant niu and although ancient Hawaiian life. This development fruit or sprinkle it on raw fish It seems that the traditionallimi- women were expert cordage 1tree is so strongly rooted in the like the Tahitians. Nor was grat- tations on use of coconut as a makers, only men could make of the flesh earth that great windstorm can- ed coconut on seaweed eaten by food are very appropriate today. 'aha cordage from niu husks. not uproot it. Kawena Piiku'i Hawaiians. The Hawaiian prepa- Hawaiians had specific names of the tells us that the water of young rations kUlolo, ko 'elepalau and • indicating six distinct stages of coconuts niu hi wa a Kane, was coconut." haupia are presumed to have development of the flesh of the u ed by kahuna in divination. originated in ancient times and, coconut. In the first stage, 'o'io, in the nut. According to Sir The niu played a significant if so, would have been eaten the flesh has a jelly-like consis- Peter Buck, former director of role throughout Polynesian soci- only by men because of the cul- tency. During haohao, the flesh the Bishop Museum, of Maori ety. According to Isabella tural kapu. descent and better known by his Nutritionally, the water from " Maori name, Te Rangi Hiroa, the coconut would be low in 9 'iIi 'ole was the stage preferred calories, although no caloric for eating coconut raw; niu content is available in local pub- malo ' 0 was used for making lications. It is the coconut flesh o coconut cream, and mano 'i, and cream, or coconut milk, coconut oil, was made from niu made from coconut flesh that Z 'aka'a. supply large amounts of calo- Only two varieties of coconut ries, primarily from natural fat were known in ancient Hawai'i. or oil content. A cup of fresh The first, niu hiwa, distinguish- grated coconut provides 306 able by its dark green husk and calories and nearly 30 (29.6) black shell, was used for cere- grams of saturated fat. A heap- monial and medicinal purposes ing tablespoon contains 34 calo- and was kapu to women in its ries and 3.2 grams of saturated entirety. Niu lelo, with a reddish fat. Half a cup of coconut cream yellow exterior and a yellowish or coconut milk, without water shell, was kapu as food for The venerable elders dignifying the site of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel added, contains nearly 350 are all that remain of a coconut grove that once stretched through the women, but its fronds and trunk (346) calories and nearly 35 whole Kalia district and counted some 10,000 trees, most of which were free for other uses. (34.7) grams of saturated fat. have long since succumbed to disease and old age. "We're taking There is consensus within the Even with added water, the calo- good care of those we have left," said Rob Fullerton, the Royal's assis- research that coconut was not ries of the diluted coconut milk tant head gardner.

Kaaa - The Kaaa 'ohana potluck Kahanaoi at 668-7911 or write to 87-568 [email protected]. reunion is scheduled for Sun., Aug. 27, 9 Farrington Hwy. , Wai 'anae, HI 96792. a.m. - 6 p.m. at Poka '} Beach Park. Door Kaholo - This year's Kaholo family REUNIONS prizes, 'ohana t-shirts, tank tops and Kahiwakanekapolei - Na Kii 'auhau 0 reunion is scheduled for July 14-16 in From page 12 jackets will be available. Kahiwakanekapolei, including the fami- Klnei, Maui at the American Legion children were Arthur Irvine II (m. Edith Descendants include John Kaaa and lies of Aiu, Bright and Kepelino, are Beach pavilion. For those not wishing to Oana), James Irvine Sr. (m. Helen Fre- Catherine Keaolewa Mahi; Joseph Kaaa planning a grand reunion for Aug. 18-20, camp, a nearby condo is available. For itas), Anna Lilia Irvine (M. Henry with Jennie Poo and Mary Anny Mon- in Kona. Please update your address, information on rates, family t-shirts and Gumpher) William Irvine (m. Cathryn tero; Francis S. Kaaa with Mary Ann phone number and genealogy informa- reunion activities, call Alice Green wood Murty) Benjamin Irvine (m. Carolyn Kaimi and Elsie Coito; Mahi and Mele tion, and submit to Na KWauhau 0 Kahi- at 668-8751. Lewis), Louis Kanekoa Irvine (m. Annie Kauhane; John Kalaukoa and Hattie wakanekapolei, P.O. Box 5411, Guerrero). For information and reserva- Kapahua; William and Henry Kaaa Kane'ohe, HI 96744. For information, Kahunanuil Maihui - The descen- tions, call James Irvine Jr. at 261-1604 or 'ohana from Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i and suggestions, or to help plan the event, dants of Paul Kahunanui and Elizabeth Dorothy Irvine Napoleon at 261-7171. other 'ohana not known. Fliers will be call Ka'anapu Kong at 239-9248, Danny K. Maihui of Kaupo, Maui, are planning sent out soon. Contact Jeanne Kaaa Stone at 235-5995 or email See REUNIONS on ..... 18 •• ------c ------Mei (Mayr'OO ' .

Group networks Hawaiian education efforts

personal development, and to implement the ideals of By David Kekaulike Sing . Ph.D NHEA. HE NATIVE Hawaiian Education Association is in "*For the purposes of the NHEA Constitution, the its inaugural year to serve as a vehicle for network- term "Native Hawaiian" shall mean any person who can ing Hawaiian educators. There are a number of pro- trace their ancestry back to the inhabitants who occu- jects spon ored by the association this year. One, is pied the islands prior to 1778." the establishing of the association and building an This year the association has been developing a web 1infrastructure for its long-term existence. A committee site through the assistance of Charles Bocage and Keola composed of Ku'ulei Tengan, Ka'imipono Kaiwi, Noe- Brown from the Hawai'i Computer Training Center. lani Arista and Kalani Akana has worked on developing The web site will be one of the means to network mem- by-laws for the association based on mana'o shared by bers of the association and the general public. Hawaiian educators throughout the state in meetings The major undertaking of the association this year is conducted last year. the sponsoring of the Native Hawaiian Education Con- The following is the preambie of the Native Hawaiian ference on Maui, July 13-14. In collaboration with the Education Association, which reflects some of the ideas Native Hawaiian Education Council, Central Maui expres ed by the different people. Hawaiian Civic Club, Nli Pua No'eau, Queen ,. ative Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA) Lili'uokalani Children's Center and Maui Community advocates an educational philosophy which acknowl- College, the Maui members of the Native Hawaiian Education Association are taking the leadership role in David Sing, center, enjoys the opening ceremonies a Hawaiian perspective to teaching and learning of the Na Pua No'eau Lana'i office with staffers m the 21 t century, allowing Hawaiian experiences to coordinating the event. This will be the beginning of an from Maui, from the Lana'i school, the office site, emerge within schools, institutions, and workplaces, annual event sponsored by the association. Lui and a representative from the Nature Conservancy. Hokoana, Leni English, Momi Awo, Winnie Chung, strengthening Hawaiian sovereignty, enriching the edu- "This conference will give us the opportunity to meet Michele Katsutani, Malia Melemai, John Tomoso, cational opportunities of Hawaiians and insuring greater and talk about these issues and more importantly, deter- HInano Kaumehe'iwa, Allen Ai, David Keala, Mona succe for the next generations of Hawaiians. mine what is the next step for Native Hawaiian educa- "NHEA promotes appropriate educational services to Kapaku, Sunnie Hu 'eu, and Iris Mountcastle are taking tion." the lead in the coordination of the event. be provided with ensiti ity to individual, familial and For information about the conference, call Lui The theme of the Native Hawaiian Education Confer- cultural value wherever ati e Hawaiian* learners Hokoana at 984-3227 or email is re ide utilizing the mo t effective method including ence Ulu A 'e - to grow upward. The conference pro- [email protected]. • tho e method to meet special need. vides an opportunity for ''NHEA coordinate and cooperates with Native Hawaiian educators across Hawaiian and other organizations to provide for future the State to come together direction, increased communication, and effective lead- and di cus the future of ership in education, cultural, social, and economic Hawaiian education in light development for Native Hawaiians. of the Rice decision, the "NHEA advocates communication and effective opportunities through Char- ative Hawaiian leader hip throughout the Native ter School and the changes Hawaiian community for the purpose of promoting edu- at Kamehameha Schools. cational re earch, educational advancement, educational According to Lui Hokoana, A thought for teachers

'A 'ohe pau ka 'ike i ka halau ho'okahi All knowledge is not taught in the same school

(Mary Kawena Piiku'j, 'Olelo No'eau - 203)

Find bargains and kalua pig at the Country Store. Great prize winnin, games for the keiki at the Keik.; Kamival. MOVING? Lots of door prizes! HPO's Keiki fO program. Ono Grinds! From Hawaiian plate to shave ice and cotton candy!

Meet Sonny Ching on O'ahu: To continue delivery of your May 19 Borders in the Ward Centre at 8 p.m. May 20 KSS K Perry & Price Live from the Ka \X7ai Ola, please let us Hanohano Room in the Sheraton Waiki.ki. May 20 al Waikele at 2 p.m.

know of any changes in your Na Mama 0 Pu'uanahulu East Coost Tour June 3 Carnegie Hall in New York The Drug Enforcemelll Agency in mailing address. Washington. D.C. East Coast Hawai'j Society Ul 'au, Washington. D.C. Kamehameha Statue Lei Drnping Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, (808) 594-1888 Washington. D.C. Log on to www.sonnyching.com for more information . -.------. ------I , t j X "I I Mei (May) '00 . 15 • 'umlkiiniilima '

He ho'olaule'a paheona me ka mo'omeheu Hawai'i rna Maui

Kokua nui mai '0 Charles hOkele e kokua i Na Manu Boyd Ka 'upu, he kumu hula a ka malama 'ana he mea oli rna Maui, i na i ka pa ilina A KAPALVA. Maui komohana i malama 'ia ai papahana like 'ole, mai kahiko. Pela no he ho'olaule'a kiimakabiki e ho'ohanohano ka hi 'uwai a me ka 'aha lakou e kokua i ana i ka paheona a me ka mo'omeheu Hawai'i. 'awa nana e wehe i ka ka malama 'ana Aia ia ho'olaule'a rna ka hopena pule Pakoa ho'olaule'a, a hiki i ka a ho'oulu 'ana i (ka la i ala hou ai ka Haku), rna ka hokele Ritz palena pau. Mahalo nui ka mo' omeheu Carlton rna Kapalua a ua kipa pii mai na 'ia ka luna nui 0 ua Hawai'i, a rna ia 'oiwi, na kama'aina a me ka po'e mali- hokele la, ' 0 ia ho'i '0 ho'olaule'a no e hini e a'o i na mea Hawai'i i John Toner, rna muli 0 Emalama 'ia mai ho 'ike 'ia e na po'okela 0 kona paipai mau i ia § ai no na makahi- kakou. hanana e ho'okipa mau », 'ewalu. Kahu 'ia ka mai i ka Hawai'i e noho a :Ii '0 kekahi mea ho'olaule'a e Clif- ho'onanea rna ka Ritz i ho 'ohoihoi ai i ford Nae'ole, he Carlton. na kanaka i hele, kanaka'imi Kaulana ia 'aina a ka ' 0 ia he panele 0 hokele e kii nei, i kapa 'ia Ho'ike 'ia ka nala lauhala e Lopaka Kaho'ohanohano, he kanaka aka- nakumu hula mai i ka ulana, no Maui mai ' 0 ia. Ulana 'ia kekahi 0 kona mau papale ' 0 "na hono a'o Pi'ilani," 'eha, '0 Thaddius me ka lauhala 'ula'ula. e ho'omana'o ana i ka Wilson, Alicia K. mo'T kahiko '0 Maui, ka makua 0 Kiha-a-Pi'ilani, a '0 Smith, Pualani Kanahele a '0 Kaha'i Topolinski. Loea ke kane a La'ielohelohe, he mau ali'i nui. Kapa 'ia ka no ho 'i kekahi mau mana'o i ka'ana mai e pili ana i ke hono rna kai 0 ka hokele '0 Honokahua, he 'aina nani ala a ka hula e holo nei, a me ke ko'iko'i 0 na hana e loa no ia. I ka wa i kiikulu mai ai ka hokele i ka ho 'omau ai i ka pono 0 ka hula, rna loko a rna waho 0 makahiki 1986, ua 'eli 'ia ka pu'uone rna laila a ua Hawai'i nei. 'e pau mai na iwi kiipuna e moe malie ana rna Ma ka hO'ike'ike paheona i ho'ike 'ia ka nani 0 ko laila. Va holapu pii 'ia mai ka inaina a me ka huhU 0 kakou kulaiwi rna 0 na lei piipii Ni'ihau, ka nala lauha- na kupa 'aina a ua Wo i hakaka nui e kii 'e ana i ke la, ka hana kapa, na mea ho ' okani 0 ka hula, ka hula, na kiikulu hOkele. Ma hope mai, ua kanu hou 'ia na iwi pa'ani a me ka hImeni 'ana. 'ibi'ibi, a ua ho'one'e 'ia ka hokele i uka, kahi Mahalo kakou i ka hokele '0 Ritz Carlton Kapalua no ke kii nei i keia lao ka malama maika'i 'ana i na mea Hawai'i rna 0 ia Ma muli ho'i 0 ia mea, ua ho 'okuleana 'ia ka ho'olaule'a kiimakahiki. •

kaulana - well-known

komohana - west For National Public Television Projects OCABULARY LESSON kiikulu - build All genres welcome kulaiwi - ancestral Grants up to $50K for homeland production and post production

kiimakahiki - annual Deadline: May 31, 2000. loea - expert ho'ike'ike - exibit mo'omeheu - culture Sovereign Stories Pacific Islanders in Communications hokele - hotel (Eng.) (PIC) is calling for proposals for nala lauhala - lauahala national public television programs to flare, as weavzng that examine and illuminate aspects holapu - of Pacific Islander culture and life. anger PIC is particularly interested in how pa ilina - cemetary the struggle for sovereignty and native rights is impacting indigenous ho'olaule'a - celebra- communities within the Pacific and tion paipai - encourage continental U.S. ho'one'e - to move Pakoa - Easter (Catholic term) hopena pule - weekend papahaoa -program 16 • 'UmikUmaono Mei (May) '00

tickets and information, call 242- cano Art Center Gallery. Pang's 7269. halau, based in Waimea, CALENDAR Hawai'i, is dedicated to May21 ating the repertoire and stylings REUNIONS From page 11 From page 13 Na H6ku Hanohano Awards of Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake and her graduate kumu hula a reunion, Sept. 22-24. Contact Harry Kahunanui, president of the reunion committee, at (808) 878-3420; and Boyd Mossman, Hawai'i's stars gather for the May Kamamalu Klein. 10 :30 May 20 recorder, at (808) 244-2121. We will be more than happy to send annual awards extravaganza a.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes Nation- you past minutes and update the 'ohana on what's being done 10th Annual Moloka'i Ka Hula honoring island artists who al Park. Free, but park admis- and what needs to be done. Aloha kakou. Piko. released a total of 159 record- sion may apply. For informa- ings in 1999. Reception, dinner, tion, call 967-8222. Kalama - The Kalama 'ohana is planning a reunion for the Halau Hula 0 Kukunaokalaand ceremony and top entertain- fourth weekend in June in Oregon. The family of Cy and Puna Kumu Hula John Ka'imikaua ment. 5 p.m. Sheraton May 27 Kalama of O'ahu and Kauai will be attending. There are many present their celebration of the WaiktkiHotei. $75 (for mem- Bankoh Kl H6'alu Concert on community members who are asking if there will be more fami- birth of the hula at Maunaloa on lies involved and we are hoping to get more responses from Indi- bers of the Hawai'i Academy of Hawai'i Moloka'i's west end. All day Recording Arts), $90 (for non- ans and Hawaiians. Please forward this information to other families who may be interested in attending. The University of entertainment at Papohaku members). For tickets, call 235- Part of the 7th Annual Bounty Beach Park near Kaluako'i. Hawai'i library is also interested in any documentation of our 9424. Festival, Hawaiian slack-key reunion and are hoping to video record the event. Input on lost Free. For information, call the guitarists will gather at the Hawaiian cultural connections is being sought. Please call any- Moloka'i Visitors Association at May 23-27 Orchid of Mauna Lani for an time at 541-553-1547, or write to Moses w.e. Kalama. PO Box 553-3876. Ka Ulu Lauhala 0 Kona evening of fantastic Hawaiian . 94, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Email: music. 4-9 p.m. For informa- [email protected] May 20 This annual conference of lauha- tion, call 887-7358. Kawa'ewa'e Heiau clean-up la weavers is sponsored by Ka Kalua Kanawaliwali - The 2000 'ohana reunion will be held Sept. 1-3 (Labor Day weekend) at the Kokokahi YWCA, 45-135 Ulu Lauhala 0 Kona, a non- May 29 Ongoing efforts to maintain the Kane'ohe Bay Dr. Please mail in your order forms ASAP. If you profit benevolent organization Kahikolu Kane' ohe heiau continue. Short founded five years ago by mas- haven't received your second newsletter or need information, contact Moana McKeague, (808) 259-6590 or fax 259-5459. uphill hike to heiau platform. ter weaver Elizabeth Malu'ihi In memory of Kumu Hula Bring water and a snack, and be Lee. Their mission is to perpetu- Maiki Aiu Lake, Halau Hula 0 Kamahele - The descendants of Kamahelenui, born in 1818, prepared for weeding and trim- ate, preserved and ensure the Maiki presents its annual John Kamahele born in 1849 and John Kamahele born in 1883 in ming. 8:30 - 11 :30 a.m. Meet at growth of the traditional art of founder's day concert. Featured Puna, Hawai'i, will be having a family reunion Iii 'au, July, at the the end of Upalu St. off lauhala weaving in Kona. The this year will be songs and Wailoa State Park Pavilion, in Hilo, noon - 7 p.m. Please call if Namoku near Pohai Nani five-day conference will feature chants composed by Aunty you plan to attend for headcount. Reservation deadline is April Retirement Home. For informa- beginning, intermediate and Sarah Ka'ilikea of Kaua'i, which 30. 'Ohana reunion week, June 28 - July 5, will include craft tion, call 235-1088 . advanced classes. All day. Kona are being released on CD. Also demonstrations, field trips, genaeology workshops and a July 4 picnic. For information, or to be added to the Kamahale Beach King Kamehameha performing will be Halau 0 ke Reunion Newsletter list, call Debbie Armour at 487-6022, Flo- May 20 Hotel. $100 (members), $110 'A'ali'i KuMakani. 11 a.m.-2 rence (Sweetie) Suyat at 839-6000, or William (Bully) Apele at (non-members). For informa- Kamehameha Paiea p.m. Kahikolu, St. Francis High 682-4320. tion, call 325-5592. School. Free. For information, Halau 0 Kekuhi takes its full call Halau Hula 0 Maiki at 955- Kana'auao-Huewa'a - 'Auhea 'oukou e na pulapula, nil length hula drama centering on 0050. • hanauna 0 ka mo'okii'auhau 0 Kana'auao-Huewa'a. The the life and training of King May 27 - descendants of Julia Kawaikaunu Waiholua and Solomon Kamehamea I to Maui. Direct- Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Kana'auao-Huewa'a from Kipahulu, Maui, are planning a family ed by Kumu Hula Nalani Kana- reunion July 4-10. Their offspring include Mileka-nui Na'auao, ka'ole and Pualani Kanahele. Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang Ewalina Na'auao with Fred Caminos, Alice Kamano Na'auao, 7:30 p.m. Maui Arts and Cul- and Halau ka No'eau will per- Ka'irnina'auao, Rose Kalei Na'auao who married Melancio tural Center. $10-$25. For form at the pahula near the Vol- Galang Pelayo, Solomon Huewa'a Na'auao Jr. who married Priscilla Kaho'onei, Irene Na'auao Inaina who married Joe King See REUNIONS on page 17

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Henry Kaonamau Kekai and David Hueu Kekai. You may call Pinky Keanu at 530-6842 (pager) or mail to Pinky at 41- 1710 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, or [email protected]. Please indicate if able to attend July 15 gathering. We are hoping for a large response so a reunion can pe planned for next year.

Manu - "Na Kamalei 0 Kohala," the descendants of John Kawelo- Manu and Ka'6hua'aionaali'i Kapapahe'enalu and I!EVENYES" . their children, Julia, Tamar, Ka'6nohi- aweaweokala, Kala, Charles, twins CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES K6mela and Kekapa'ahu'ulaoka'ahu- ACCOUNT REVENUES manu and George Lulu'upua-kauikawek- GROUeS Stab; fund appropriations $ 2,550,922 iu will gather in Kohala for the first time ASSEJS Public land trust 3,569,492 in a decade, June 30-July 5. Families General funds in State accounts $ 1,845,741 , Dividend and interest income 8,999,850 include Boyd, Halemanu, Hao, Hugo, Cash in State treasury/ *S 47,7i1,587 '''' Native Hawaiian Rights Fund 30,145 Hussey, Kekuna, Lucas, Manu, Moku, outside accounts Federal and other grants 262,281 Pa, Richardson, Rodenhurst, Sproat, Newspaper ads, donations, other revenues 67,380 Accounts/other receivables 4,398,180 Stewart, Tallet and many others. For Non-impOsed fringe benefits 105,765 Notes receivable, net of allowance 11,273,116 information, call Jan Hugo-Davis at 883- Total Revenues $15,585,835 for doubtful accounts of 2424 (Hawai'i island). "; $3,885;640.76 EXPENOttURES Interest/dividends receivable 2,156,839 Currenf'programs: PauolelHalalulAiai - Descendants of 178,802 Joseph Aiai and Anuali, William Aiai receivable ·13oard of,Trustees $ 2,905,111 Prepaid expenses and 479,678 • Administration 3,053,145 Pauole and Mary Puaaloke Samuel and security depo its • Program Systems 3,776,877 Andrew Pauole and Elizabeth Wahineka- Investments 335,173,640 • Hawaiian Rights 1,829,670 pu Kekapa are planning a reunion June Land/building $1 ,129,242 Capital outlay 336,941 30 - July 3 at Salt Pond Park, Hanapepe, Total ExpendHure. Leasehold improvements 538,405 $11,901,744 Kaua'i. For information, please contact Miriam Sasaki, P.O. Box 242, Koloa, HI 1(achinery,equipment 2,191,711 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REY· $3,684,091 furniture, fixtures ENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 96756 or call 742-2143; Kekapa Lee, 920 Ward Ave., #14B, Honolulu, HI 96813 or Provided for payment of: call 528-5974; Bonnie Ann Dela Cruz, • Vacation benefits/ 573,642 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 111 Kahului Beach Rd., Kahului, HI compensatory time Realized gain on sale of investments $ 26,011,533 96732 or call 877-5680; or Elizabeth P. • Estimated claim and 482,694 Net increase (decrease) in unrealized 15,126,905 Lee, 286 Baker Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or judgments gain (loss) on investments held call 961-2130. • Operating lease 84,059 Lapse of cash to State General Fund (6,922) rentslcapitallease Operating inter-fund transfers in 6,636,517 Poe - Descendants of Harry Wallace TOTAL ASSETS $4,999,753 Operating inter-fund transfers out (6,636,517) George Poe, Poe Nui, and his three Total Other Financing Source. $41,131,516 lJABWTIES AND FUND EcaUlTY (Uses) spouses (Kawelo Nauhane, Kahau and Akalapine Kupihea) are having a family Accountslother pay abies reunion on Sat., Aug. 19, on O'ahu. We $ 840,479 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REV· $44,815,607 need your k6kua to update mailing list Inter-fund payable 178,802 ENUES AND OTHER FINANCING and genealogy information. Please con- Vacation benefits! $573,642 SOURCES OYER EXPENDITURES tact Ah Ching George "Sonny" Poe Jr. at compensatory time AND OTHER FINANCING USES 696-8584 (ph/fax), or call toll-free at 1- Operating lease rents 27,668 888-879-5791. E timated claims and 482,694 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF $357 judgments PERIOD Reinhardt - Aloha e ka 'ohana 0 Capital lease obligation 56;391 William F. Reinhardt Sr. a me Hannah Total Uabilities Kaianui Kalauli. UDA1'E: The family $ 1,019,281 $1,140,395 . FUND BALANCE, END OF PERIOD Fund Equity: $402,198,302 reunion has been rescheduled for July 7- Investments in fixed asset $3,859,358 9. Please disregard previous dates (7128- Fund balance 30). "Camp Reinhardt" will be at the Vet- • Reserved $ 16,052,942 Note: Prior year appropriation expenditures have been erans of Foreign Wars facility in Kiliei, • Designated 47 ,714,776 grouped into current office restructure. The above unaudited Maui. Camp will serve as a planning • Undesignated 338,430,302 figu res are for the nine months from July 1, 1999 through event for next year's formal reunion. For Total Fund March 31, 2000. • information, call Lloyd Reinhardt of Equity $402,198,302 $3,859,358 Wailuku at 249-2442. Mahalo, a hui TOTAL UABIUTIES AND FUND $403,217,583 $4,999,753 hou! EQUITY Rowe - 'Ohana of Rebecca Kahuli Rowe and Robert Joseph Rowe are plan- ning their reunion for Aug. 23-27:.. A Moses Kuamo'o Moke (pelekikena), 328 Iii 'au will be held on Aug. 26 at 'Ohikilo- Kawahinekoa - The Kawahinekoa Todd Ave. , Hilo, HI 96720,935-2595; or 10 Makua Ranch on the Wai 'anae Coast. 'ohana will be gathering on Maui, Aug. Joan Ai at 244-9353 (Maui). Hawai'i contact is SC9tt Miles, P.O. Box REUNIONS 3-6. For information on reunion activi- 832, Pahoa, HI 96778, email From page 16 ties, call 677-7183 or 695-7416. Kekai - Descendants of ABRAHAM Miranda and John Perkins, Mileka-li'ili'i [email protected], or call 965-8274. On KAONAMAU KEKAI and TERESA O'ahu, contact Sweetheart Irvine, 85- who married Fred Robins, George 'Auhea 'oe e na MANNERS are organizing a gathering to Kauauanuiamahi - 1305 Kane'iild St., Wai'anae, HI 96792, Na'auao Inaina who married Rachel 'ohana 0 Keli'ionahuawai (k) and share genealogy information on July 15, or call 696-2695. Kepola Kalunahale Keawe-Saffery, Kaua'iokalani Kana'e Kauaua (w) and time and location to be announced. We Robert Kaho'okele Na'auao who married their children: Papa'i Kauaua (w) who are looking for a response from descen- Spencer - The descendants of Francis Edith Ku 'ulei Ka'6nohi and Uarda married Ka'iwi (Job) Piena; Kamaka Ka- dants of John Naki Kekai married to Lei Kanani Fernandez, Leoni Manuhia McFarlane Spencer and his wives: Sarah uaua (w) who married John Kamake'e DeFries and Mary Mawae, Lucy Kamau Smith and Martha Daniels, are planning Na'auao and Ewalina-li'ili'i (Evelyn) Kuhaulua; Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua Kekai married to Isaac Flores, Florence a family reunion the weekend of Aug. 5, Na'auao who married George Apela (w) who married Kalino Ka'ilipo'aiau; Kawaiahao Kekai married to John in Waimea, Hawai'i. We need your Kamau. Opening ceremonies and memo- Apuakahei Kauaua (w) woo married Keaulana, Francis Jacob Kekai (Man- k6kua to organize mailing lists, commit- rial services will begin on O'ahu from Kahuiokeaumiki; and Moeloa Kauaua ners) married to Mildred (Millie Mon- tees and genealogy information. Please July 4-6. 'Ohana gathering and closing (w) who married Mataio (Matthew) tero), Maude Emalianaki Kekai married k6kua by contacting, on O'ahu, Sarah ceremonies will conclude at IGpahulu, Ke'alo (aka Kaiwi). A family reunion is to Logan Williams, Rachael Lahela Mendoza at 247-7188, or Audry Brooks Maui, July 8-10 . . For more information, scheduled for Sept. 23-24 at Wailoa State Kekai married to Daniel Stephen Crow- at 488-6775; in Waimea, Bea Nobriga at please call Roberta Na'auao-Jahrling at Park in Hilo. The theme is "Nana i ke der, illinois Healani Kekai married to 732-2046 or email Kumu." For information, call or write Robert William Holt, Peter Isaac Kekai, See REUNIONS on page 19 J [email protected]. • • 'Umikiimawalu Mei (May) '00

for five hours at the Center for Hawaiian legislative proposals to estaelish OHA as Supreme Court ruling on 1) whether Studies to discuss plans for responding a private corporation. Rice created "vacancies" on OHA's to Rice. • March 16. OHA asks the Legislatuie board; 2) when the vacancies occurred; RICE From paCe 1 • March 7. Kumu Hula Vicky Holt to consider two such alternatives to sepa- 3) whether Cayetano has the authority to Takamine, president of the rate OHA from the state by privatizing flll them; and 4) the time frame for OHA trustees VOW not to step down. 'llio'ulaokalani Coalition, a grass roots it. One plan would require legislative doing so. Trustee Mililani Trask calls for "civil activist organization that has successful- approval for OHA to incorporate;·the Prompted by Rice, the Hawaii adviso- disobedience." ly resisted legislative attempts to curtail other would require a repoit to the Leg- ry group to the Uruted States Civil • Feb. 26-March 2. Senator Colleen Hawaiian gathering rights, announces islature after the fact. Rights Commission, chaired by Charlie Hanabusa conducts statewide hearings to the formation of Aloha 'Aina, a political . • March 22. The Legislature hears Maxwell, asks the commission to come gather community input on Rice. Hawai- party supportive of the Hawaiian per- resolutions asking the president and to Hawai'i and explore avenues toward ians and non-Hawaiians testifying over- spective on the issues, and begins col- Congress to recognize a political rela- federal recognition. whelmingly oppose removal of the lecting the signatures required for the tionship between the federal government • April 5. The Ninth Circuit Court of trustees. party to be on the ballot in November. and Native Hawaiians, and supporting a Appeals vacates its previous decision in The Departments of the Interior and • March 10. The American Friends Hawaiian affairs office within the Rice, affirming the legality of the struc- Justice announce Rice has delayed their Service Committee, Japanese-American Department of the Interior. ture of OHA's election, and remands the draft report on reconciliation between Citizens League, American Civil Liber- • March 23. Cayetano requests the case to the U.S. District Court in the United States government and Native ties Union of Hawaii, Hawai'i Ecumeni- attorney general's guidance on whether Hawai'i for further proceedings consis- Hawaiians. cal Coalition, the Ahupua 'a Action OHA trustee positions are open to all tent with the Supreme Court's decision. • Feb. 28. The Board of Trustees hires Alliance and other sympathetic groups candidates regardless of ancestry. Both parties stipulate no further pro- McCorriston Miho Miller and Mukai to announce their support of Hawaiian • March 28. Legislators decide against ceedings are required in Rice vs. represent OHA in Federal District Court. rights and self-determination. including in legislation provisions to pri- Cayetano other than an entry of judg- OHA files a petition to intervene as a • March 12. Hawai 'i's congressional vatize OHA. ment and award of attorney's fees and party in Rice vs. Cayetano for purposes delegation forms a Hawaiian Affairs • March 29. On behalf of 23 non- costs. of weighing in on the remedy U.S. Dis- Task Force chaired by Sen. Daniel Hawaiians, Attorney William Burgess • April 7. U.S. District Judge Ezra trict Judge David Ezra might be ordered Akaka. files a motion to intervene in OHA vs. agrees with the parties' stipulation and to issue. • March 13. Chair Hee calls for dis- State, in which Judge Daniel Heely ruled declines to rule further. He advises the • March 2. The hearing on OHA's cussions of Rice between OHA and the the State of Hawai'i must pay OHA its state and Hawaiians to "step back and petition is scheduled for April 24. ali 'i trusts. pro rata share of unspecified millions of take a deep breath." OHA withdraws its • March 3. At a joint press conference During a 90-minute round table dis- dollars in revenues generated by Duty motion to intervene in the case. in the governor's office, Cayetano and cussion, 10 Native Hawaiian leaders Free Waikild, Hilo Hospital, Hawai'i • April 10. Cayetano opines that all OHA Chair Clayton Hee announce their agree that Rice leaves Hawaiian entitle- Housing Authority and Hawai'i Finance nine OHA trustees should stand for re- intention to seek the Hawai'i Supreme ment programs vulnerable to challenge and Development Corporation, plus election in November, not just the four Court's clarification of whether Rice cre- in the courts. interest. The group also asks the court to whose terms will expire. ated "vacancies" on OHA's board and • March 14. The U.S. Supreme Court reverse the Heely decision. • April 18. The Hawaiian Task Force, whether Cayetano has the authority to certifies its decision in Rice and remands • March 29. John Goemans claims he comprised of Hawai 'i 's congressional fill them. If so, Cayetano says he will the case to the Ninth Circuit Court of has been retained to represent potential delegation and five support groups, reappoint most of the same trustees after Appeals. non-Hawaiian candidates wanting to run meets at the state capitol. Additionally, interviewing all of them individually. • March 15. In an attempt to limit for OHA trustee positions in November. 25 community members are invited to Trustees are to remain in office pending OHA elections to voters of Hawaiian • March 30. OHA and the Attorney attend. (See companion story on page 1.) the court's decision. ancestry, the board considers drafts of General file their petition for a Hawai'i • March 5. Hawaiian activi ts meet •

NEW FROM KAMFHAMEHA SCHOOLS PRESS

KAMEHAMEHA AND HIS WARRIOR KEKUHAUP!'O GROUPS written in Hawaiian by Suphen L. Desha and translaud by Frances N Frazier From ..... 1 From December 1920 to September 1924 the Reverend Stephen L. Desha published a serial tdling of the lives of Kamehameha Lulani McKenzie, Manu Meyer, Ho Pi, Kaho'onei Panoke, Tony Sang, Pi and KekUhaupi'o in his weekly Hawaiian- Smith, OHA Trustee Mililani Trask and language newspaper Ka Hoku 0 Hawaii. Nani Watanabe. KekUhaupi'o was a master of Hawaiian martial arts. He first served as Kamehameha's instructor in the skills of combat before ,;··:·;.·q__ NiI .. becoming Kamehameha's stalwart bodyguard, fearless warrior and trusted advisor. Desha man, Rep. Eric Hamakawa, Sen. uses the character of KekUhaupi'o largdy to CoUceo Hanabusa, OHA awr Clayton Hee, Department of Health nutritionist retell the story of Kamehameha. Claire Hughes, Department ofLattd and Natural Resources Director TlID 1ohns, Lovingly translated by Frances N. Frazier, Rep. Mike Kabilcina, Rep. Sol Kaho'ohala- the text retains much of the doquence that hala, Professor I iJikaJa Kame'eleihiwa, placed Desha among the foremost Hawaiian Ph.D, Rep. Hermina Morita, Department orators of his time. This book is destined to of Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Ray become a classic of Hawaiian literature and University of Hawai'i Regent Namoa may well be one of the most readable exten- Thompson and Professor Eric Yamamoto. sive histories of Kamehameha ever produced. The purpose of the five working groups is to gather information and inputm a timely manner. The ultimate goal is to 588 pp., 6W' x 9 1A" introduce federal legislation in June that softcover-$29.95 hardcover- $44.95 will recognize a politi and relation- ship between Native ans mteali' available from your favorite local bookstore States, and assure that under federal law, ,c Native Hawaiians have a rigbt to self- or from Kamehameha Schools Press determination. " 808.842.8876 or 1.800.842.4682 x 8876 Inquiries on the Tast Porce working groups may directed t,o Sen. Akaka's office in H J,J, at Tlwse wishilik to as ·'; working group. p KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Mei (M ay) '00 19 • 'Umikumaiwa Irmgard Aluli to be celebrated at gala Encore to a musical performance that has transcended generatiop.s

my father provided well for us. Mother developed more and more because she with her or I would do it on the phone. I by P au l o Durbin and Dad had great love for music. Musi- was so kind, so gentle, so dear to work think 'The Boy from Laupahoehoe' was HE HAWAI'I Alliance for Arts Edu- cians came to our home and performed. with," Aluli recalled. "I would suggest done all on the phone." cation celebrates singer-composer And we took part in performances, even something and then she would write Irmgard Farden Aluli with its Alfred as young children," she recalled. "My words and I would write f Aluli has a regret, it's that she did Prei Award honoring a lifetime sister married a classical pianist so they not grow up speaking Hawaiian. "I commitment to the arts. On tap for would play duo piano. We were have a great love for the language. Ithe festivities at the gala soiree at the exposed to island music, church My dad was so well versed in it, but Hawai'i Theatre June 3 will be Na Leo music, popular music, classi- I'm not. And I feel a loss. I wish I cal music." couldI express myself more. If I only Pilimehana, Tau Dance Theater, Olana Ai' halau and Puamana, the hugely pop- Boarding at St. knew Hawaiian, I know I would have ular vocal group Aluli founded with her Andrews Priory in written many more Hawaiian songs," she two daughters and niece in 1980 - after Honolulu meant a said. she had been in the music business more hiatus in her music As for today's Hawaiian music, "A lot than half a century. education, and at of it is quite different in tempo. At 88, Aluli has been showcased in the University of There's more influence by outside concert and on television and her decora- Hawai'i she types of music. Younger people tend tions are legion. She has received, among majored in toward a mixture. You can't fight other recognition, Na Hom Hanohano's home econom- progress. But I would say, always lifetime achievement in music award and ics. While she try to keep the Hawaiian feeling in the governor's award for distinguished never left her the music. Give it that island feel- contributions to culture and the arts; she music, it was- ing of good harmony and sweet- has been declared kama'aina of the year n't until after ness. You can deviate but keep and a living treasure. Through it all, she she married the flavor," she has shown an astonishing level of humili- Attorney advised. • ty while facing the attentien lavi hed on NaniAluli, her. "I'm alway grateful," he said, ''but that she dis- I just wonder how I get to be considered covered she Editor's note: Those wishing to so much. There are many other good could make a see Irmgard Farden Aluli honored composers." living from it. may reserve tickets by calling the Be that as it may, few compo ers any- By then he Hawai'i Theatre at 528-0506. where have have been as productive. had six children HAAE advises that tickets go on How many songs in the Hawaiian reper- to raise. "I found sale May 2 at $10 for members. toire are Aluli's? "More than 200," she I could work Non-members may join HAAE for answered. "I know they say 400 but some evenings," she $15 and purchase single or mul- I haven t counted because I might have said. "I don't think tiple tickets for $10 each. The general given them away and never claimed them my husband was too ticket sale begins May 9 at $25 and $35. again." Among those he does claim is pleased at first." Curtain is at 7:30. "E Maliu Mai, her personal favorite. Through her sister The ninth of 13 children, Aluli grew up Emma, Aluli met Mary surrounded by music in the Lahaina Kawena PUku'i with whom home she would immortalize in "Pua- she enjoyed an especially pro- mana," one of her earliest and most ductive partnership. "I guess I beloved songs. "It was a happy life and started with one song and from there I PHOTO COURTESY: ALULI 'OHANA

Ip------I 17 I REUN IONSFrom page I I 885-7088, or Cynthia Spencer'at 885-5761. I KA WAI OlA READERS: I , aahila - Descendants of Harry Kaliko Waahila I will hold a reunion July 21-23. Family includes : The community group working with the Native Hawaiian Task Force is helping with descendan of Hoku Waahila, David Kawika Waahila, Emma Kawahinenohokula Waahila Yone- Ithe development of federal legislation defining. the relationship between Native Hawai- mua, Peter Kelii Waahila, Sarah Jane Waahila :ians and the United States government. The time frame for gathering information Kaawehi Ah You, Julia Hanapuakoolau Waahila Yonemua, Edward Kapikookalani Waahila, JerVis :toward accomplishing this important task is very short. Ka Wai Ola readers can assist Frank Keakaokalani Waahila, Helen Kalele Waahila Ithe community group and the Task Force with your responses to the following ques- Bumazhim; David Peter Waahila and Hannah Kuili, I . George Peter Kaonohimaka, Nuhi Kane and Victo- tIOns. ria Poomanu Kunewa, Paulo Kane and Anna Circle one Kahananui, Kuili and Kopela. Please forward your genealogies and inquiries to Hannah Reeves, P.O. Box 844, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Phone/fax 1. Native Hawaiians are the indigenous people of Hawai'i. Agree Disagree (808)325-6337 or fax (808)325-9647. Email 2. Native Hawaiians should have political and trust relationship with the U.S. Agree Disagree [email protected]. Also, Harry and Susan Yone- 3. Native Hawaiians have a right to self-determination under federal law. Agree Disagree mua, 76-6264 Plumeria Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2253, phone 320-2013. •

Please clip and mail to: Task Force - Community Group Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813. ------_. Strategic Planning Update

Kamehameha Schools' strategic planning initiative, which started in October VOLUME 17. NUMBER 5 MEl (MAY) '00 1999, has reached the halfway point. To date, the process has included:

• More than 22 community meetings statewide • Statewide telephone survey • Statewide mail-in survey • More than 3,500 participants overall • More than 4,200 comments and suggestions recorded Several hundred KS staff and commun ity represen - To assist in organizing and analyzing II The diversity of our tatives attended the Strategic Plann ing retreat at this input, the process called for the the Japanese Cultural Center Apr il 7-8 to share group probably had the work ing group findings and recommendations formation of 16 Working Groups greatest impact on me. made up of 392 volunteer members from Kamehameha and the community. The greatest accom- In total, the Working Groups have suggested 148 strategies for consideration plishment is the fact within the plan. that dialogues have Today, the Working Group product is being further processed into a DRAFf • been started and the Strategic Plan that will be shared statewide, again through community seeds of relationships meetings and other means, beginning in June. have been planted." Most importantly, we are looking forward to meeting and talking with all who have shared their mana'o throughout Kamehameha's planning proce s - Steve Reelitz Working Group so far, and with others who are participating for the first time. From the volunteer ideas and thoughts of many will come the best results for all. I mua Kamehameha!

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Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs BULK RATE 711 Kapi'olani Blvd. , Suite 500 U.S. POSTAGE Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5249 PAID www.OHA.org Honolulu, Hawaii Permit No. 298 According to legend, "Niu-Ioa-hiki" (coconut cordage and drums; and its beauty gracing the arriving from a distance) was the name of the landscape, all remind us to not take for granted first coconut tree that arrived in our islands from that which is from the past as it continues to far-off Kahiki. Its symbolism as a manifestation thrive. For a mo'olelo relating to niu and its deep of the god Kii; its usefulness for food , thatch, cultural value, see page 13 .

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