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message from Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2013 3 the ceo Fostering ties in Polynesia Aloha mai ka¯kou, much to share with us as they have been working toward sustainability, while we have much to offer them by making s we Native Hawaiians continue to move toward connections within the government and with our business formalized recognition, we are already making community. strides toward that goal. We continued to move forward with our diplomatic effort In August, OHA was invited to attend the third by meeting with Mäori Party Chair Tariana Tuia, who has Polynesian Leaders Group Meeting in Auckland been working on many of the same issues in New Zealand Aas observers. The group is made up of eight independent as OHA is trying to address at home. or self-governing countries or territories in Polynesia: Cook In early September, we were visited in Honolulu by Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, American Samoa, Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna as a follow-up to the Tokelau and Ma’ohi Nui – French Polynesia. The Polyne- Polynesian Leaders Group meeting. We continued our dis- sian Leaders Group seeks a future for Polynesian peoples cussions on common areas of interest, such as management and countries where cultures and traditions are valued and of ocean resources and sustainability. protected and where sustainability and economic prosperity The issues and challenges Hawaiian people face are no is achieved. different from those faced by the countries that are a part of The invitation extended to OHA is recognition of what the diplomatic group. We will continue to foster these rela- Gathered at the Polynesian Leaders Group Meeting are, from left: OHA Ka Pou- Native Hawaiians have to offer to other countries in Poly- tionships and collaborate with these countries, thus creating hana, CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe; Honorable Henry Puna, prime minister of nesia. It is an opportunity for Native Hawaiians to stand up a bright future for everyone in the region. Cook Islands; President Gaston Flosse of French Polynesia; Honorable Toke and contribute to the well-being of the entire region. It is a Talagi, premier of Niue; Honorable Enele Sosene Sopoaga, prime minister of way to show that we are already recognized as a people with ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o, Tuvalu; and Honorable Tuilaepa Malielegaoi, prime minister of Samoa. Pres- diplomatic relations with other countries … in the same way ent but not pictured are Faipule Kelihiano Kalolo, minister, head of delegation our ali‘i were when Hawai‘i was a kingdom. Tokelau; and Honorable Dr. Ana Taufe’ulungaki, minister of education, women We, as Native Hawaiians, along with the Mäori, were affairs and culture of Tonga. - Courtesy photo invited to the meetings and have been given the opportu- Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. nity to participate fully in the future. These countries have Ka Pouhana/Chief Executive Officer

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Community Engagement The long journey home Page 18 Benefit for culinary Ke¯haunani Abad, Ph.D. By KE¯haunani Abad Director scholarships to Following a decades long repatriation effort, a Communications Garett Kamemoto delegation from Hawai‘i brings home 145 ku¯puna delight palates Page 13 Manager from two British institutions By Kekoa Enomoto Lisa Asato Communications Specialist Hawaiian scholarship John Matsuzaki EA | GOVERNANCE Communications Specialist recipients discuss the Francine Murray Noble Chef fundraiser, Photo: Kekoa Enomoto Communications Specialist Cook Islands prime minister visits which benefits programs, facilities and Nelson Gaspar scholarships of the Maui Culinary Academy Communications Specialist OHA Page 7 ¯ Email/Websites By Francine Kananionapua Murray ¯ [email protected] NA HANANA | EVENTS www.OHA.org Prime Minister Henry Puna, a former chair of the www.oha.org/kawaiola Polynesian Leaders Group, wants to strengthen In praise of the Fabulous Four Page 25 @oha_hawaii the bond among the peoples of Polynesia. As By Lynn Cook /officeofhawaiianaffairs part of that effort, OHA recently attended, as an /ohahawaii observer, the group’s meeting in Auckland. 4 hula ha¯lau to gather for an annual tribute to 4 Hawaiian royals who remain greatly admired for their musical prowess

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effective and ethical civil servants to OHA: New procedures were underway before audit our Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Certainly this case and this vote By Garett Kamemoto are examples of a Trustee acting organization that is the 13th largest been skewed toward preservation the Gentry property violated a carefully, prudently and without a landowner in Hawai‘i. The audit lands. “However, given the impor- board policy saying perceived con- doubt, ethically.” he Office of Hawaiian said, “Without the policies, proce- tance of ‘äina to our culture and flicts of interest was violated. The The auditor also found what it Affairs had begun imple- dures and staff to help guide and the Native Hawaiian people, there state Ethics Commission cleared called “inadequate and inconsistent menting changes to its support the increased real estate are times when OHA will acquire Trustee Haunani Apoliona of any grant monitoring.” grants program and was activity, OHA’s Board of Trustees land where the primary purpose wrongdoing. OHA says it was already in the working to rebalance cannot ensure that its acquisitions is preservation of our ‘äina and In her response to the audit, process of improving the grants itsT land portfolio even before an are based on a strong financial rights,” board Chairwoman Colette Machado said the auditor inter- program before the audit was con- audit by the state Auditor was con- foundation.” Machado said in her response to the preted the perceived conflict of ducted. OHA said many changes ducted. Yamane referred to recent land audit. interest policy too broadly. Yamane have been made to strengthen the The state Auditor released a acquisitions, including the $200 The audit faulted the Board of predicted with the development of program including production of report in early September saying million land settlement in Kaka‘ako Trustees for not beefing up its land Kaka‘ako Makai, the “likelihood a new solicitation template, a new better land planning and grant Makai to settle past-due ceded land management staff. In 2008, a con- of similar conflicts will increase, process for evaluating proposals and monitoring by the Office of Hawai- claims; the acquisition of 500 acres sultant had suggested a 50-person particularly for trustees involved implementation of performance- ian Affairs would help the agency of former Galbraith Estate land, land and property management in banking, real estate and profes- based contracts. better fulfill its duties. which was done in partnership division to handle corporate secu- sional services firms that stand to Machado said the agency has also OHA said in many cases it had with the Trust for Public Land with rities. Machado said the board benefit from the project.” increased the transparency in the already identified the same prob- money from OHA, the City and prudently waited until it was known Machado replied, “As policy program by publishing its annual lems and had begun implementing County of Honolulu, U.S. Army what types of land OHA would be makers, OHA Trustees are expected report in Ka Wai Ola o OHA and new procedures. Changes imple- Garrison Hawai‘i and D.R. Schuler getting before beefing up its land to possess a high level of knowl- on www.oha.org. In addition, board mented in the last year were not Homes; and the acquisition of the staff. She said once the Kaka‘ako edge and experience. … OHA’s approvals are also published soon noted in the audit as they fell out- Gentry Pacific Design Center. Makai settlement was approved by Trustees and Administration take after a final vote is taken. side the scope of the report. OHA responded by saying its the state in 2012, the board moved great exception to the report’s insin- To read the full report and OHA’s Acting State Auditor Jan Yamane mission includes preservation of to hire additional staff. uation that the very traits that allow full response, please go to www. said land policies, procedures and land and cultural resources, and Yamane also claimed a vote taken OHA Trustees to be effective poli- oha.org/audit. ¢ infrastructure are inadequate for an acknowledged its land portfolio has by the Board of Trustees to acquire cymakers hinder their ability to be Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2013 5 OHA praises Kia‘a¯ina’s presidential appointment

By Harold Nedd tive aide in Washington, D.C., to Kia‘äina, 49, who is the deputy director at the her responsibilities, which include state Department of Land and Natural Resources, he Office of Hawaiian administering and overseeing fed- began a 20-year career on Capitol Hill in Wash- Affairs applauds Presi- eral assistance to the Federated ington, D.C., as an intern for the late Sen. Daniel dent Obama for selecting States of Micronesia, the Repub- Inouye. She then rose to become the chief of its former Chief Advo- lic of the Marshall Islands and the staff to U.S. Congressman Robert Underwood of cate Esther Kia‘äina Republic of Palau. Guam. In 2007, she ended her career in Washing- asT his new U.S. assistant secre- “I highly commend the president ton as chief of staff to then-U.S. Congressman Ed tary for insular affairs at the U.S. for picking Esther Kia‘äina to help Case of Hawai‘i. Department of the Interior, where his administration address the chal- A lawyer by training, she was a candidate in she would lead efforts to coordi- lenges of protecting land and natural the November 2012 general election for Hawai‘i’s nate federal policy for American resources in such American territo- 2nd Congressional District. Before that, she was Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin ries in the Pacific and Caribbean as the chief advocate for OHA. Prior to joining To restore Islands and the Commonwealth of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” OHA, she was a land asset manager for Kame- pono and the Northern Mariana Islands. Esther Kia‘a¯ina. - Courtesy photo said OHA Ka Pouhana, Chief hameha Schools. ea, Native If her nomination is confirmed Executive Officer Kamana‘opono “I hope that more Native Hawaiians will Hawaiians by the U.S. Senate, Kia‘äina would Crabbe. “Her appointment is also look at the appointment and consider how will achieve be the highest-ranking Native Hawaiian presi- an important acknowledgement that Native Hawai- they can also contribute to the important dential nominee in the White House, bringing ians are ready and capable of serving at the highest decisions at the federal level that affect Hawai- self-gover- more than 20 years of experience as a legisla- levels in our federal government.” ians and Hawai‘i every day,” Crabbe said. ¢ nance, after which the assets of OHA will be protection, support, fairness and justice that can transferred Interior Secretary Sally Jewell be provided through the federal government. It is to the new important that we do the right thing, but it has a governing addresses Native Hawaiian Convention practical impact too. It means that when it comes entity. to legislation, that Indian Country and Alaska Waihe‘e underscores ‘unrelinquished sovereignty’ Native organizations stand with Native Hawai- ians.” Schatz said that he is also very passionate about By Francine Kananionapua Murray “A number of members of the Native Hawai- preserving and protecting Social Security, which ian community have asked the administration to he believes is the most effective anti-poverty n September, U.S. Secretary of the Interior explore advancing the federal relationship with program in American history. He explained how Sally Jewell, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and former Native Hawaiians and we are looking at honoring important he believes a college education is and Gov. John Waihe‘e addressed more than 500 their request and looking at different options to that he will work to keep it affordable for future attendees at the 12th annual Native Hawaiian move a path forward. In the meantime, I applaud generations. Convention held at the Hawai‘i Convention the continued support from the state of Hawai‘i, Regarding federal recognition for Native ICenter. the American Indian and Alaska Native leaders Hawaiians, Schatz said a government-to-govern- Jewell described the unique role the Depart- for self-governance of the Native Hawaiian com- ment relationship is overdue, but we do not have ment of the Interior has with the Hawaiian Home munity. They are unified in your support.” the votes. “And that is why we have asked the Lands, and emphasized the importance within the Schatz, meanwhile, spoke of the importance of president of the United States for his assistance Interior of Native Hawaiian issues like historic native peoples standing together. “When a child to treat Native Hawaiians fairly … with federal preservation and cultural preservation, protecting in the mainland comes to me as a member of the action to bring self-governance back to Native the land, wildlife and natural resources, as well as Indian Affairs Committee, I understand that my Hawaiians because it makes the Apology (bill) federal recognition. role is not to just look after Native Hawaiians but real. Our great country must do what is right to “The Obama administration strongly supported after all native peoples,” he said. make the apology real,” he said, referring to the legislation that established federal recognition The committee members “make sure that native 1993 Apology bill, signed by then-President Bill of a government-to-government (relationship) people everywhere have each other’s back,” he Clinton, apologizing for U.S. involvement in the between the United States and the Native Hawaiian said. “That started with Senator Inouye’s chair- overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. community,” Jewell said. “We really appreciated manship of the Indian Affairs Committee and was “The saddest day in our history was when the the efforts of the late Senator Inouye and retired continued with the Senator Akaka’s chairmanship Hawaiian flag at ‘Iolani Palace was lowered and Senator Akaka for their decades of very effective of the committee. Their premise was this: They’re the United States occupied Hawai‘i. Our ances- service to the people of Hawai‘i, and their work going to look out for the interest of native peoples tors were there crying,” former Gov. John Waihe‘e with Congress to be sure that the law is clear: we everywhere not just Native Hawaiians. Whether told convention attendees. “The Hawai‘i news- have a special political and legal relationship with they are Samoan, Micronesian, Native American the Native Hawaiian community. Indian or Alaska Native, native peoples need the See Jewell on page 10 6 ‘okakopa2013 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Suicide workshop teaches warning signs By Cheryl Corbiell oha Hooper, Moloka‘i Community Health Center certified trainer. ore than 60 Moloka‘i residents qui- Although the workshop focused on youth sui- etly gathered at Külana ‘Öiwi Hälau cide, the risk factors and warning signs are similar on Aug. 22 for an eight-hour work- for adults. Colette Machado, Office of Hawaiian shop to learn about a serious public Affairs chairperson, encouraged workshop par- health issue – suicide. ticipants to listen to their “invisible third eye” to MParticipants role played case studies, and prac- perceive changes in family and friends. Then act ticed and discussed preventative behaviors to on their intuition. “Everyone in a community has become suicide prevention gatekeepers. a responsibility to watch for warning signs among Earlier this year, Moloka‘i resident Cora family, friends and neighbors,” said Machado. Schnackenberg raised concerns with state Workshop participants on Moloka‘i learned about the red Suicide touches all ages and families. In Hawai‘i agencies about suicides in her community and flags of suicide. - Courtesy photo someone dies by suicide every two days. Approxi- discovered Moloka‘i could receive suicide pre- mately two-thirds of adults who die by suicide vention training. The workshop was sponsored by among rural communities that suicide is prevent- communicate their plans in advance, and 85 per- the University of Hawai‘i Department of Psychia- able and what each individual can do to help their cent of youths contemplating suicide communicate try, in partnership with the Moloka‘i Community ‘ohana.” The training is focused in rural commu- their plans in advance. Community members need Health Center, a consortium of community and nities on Hawai‘i, Moloka‘i and Maui. Chung-Do to watch and listen for the whispers for help. government agencies, and a grant from the Office explained gatekeepers learn to spot behavior signs The statistics for youth suicides should not be of Hawaiian Affairs. for suicide risk. “With training, these individuals ignored. Historically in Hawai‘i about 17 youth die “Statewide over 50 people have received train- have an increased comfort in knowing how to con- of suicide each year. Males account for 68 percent ing certification in suicide prevention,” said nect with a person at risk and what resources are of youth suicides, while females account for 31 per- Jane Chung-Do of Hawai‘i Caring Communi- immediately available,” said Chung-Do. cent. Surveys estimate 4,000 high school students ties Initiative. “These certified trainers conduct For example, participants learned valuable attempt suicide in Hawai‘i each year, according to the gatekeeper workshops and raise awareness lessons about “TJ,” a fictional case study. This the workshop training materials. The suicide deaths grade-nine student lives and suicide attempts in Hawai‘i are increasing with with his recently wid- higher risks in rural communities and among Native owed mother and appears Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. CALLING ALL COMMUNITY to be like any other teen- Workshop participants learned how depres- To improve ager living on Moloka‘i. sion, drug abuse, bipolar disorder, opioid abuse, the quality INVESTMENT LEADERS TJ’s father passed last obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and longevity year and rumors men- schizophrenia and alcohol and cannabis abuse tioned suicide. TJ seems dramatically increase the risk for suicide. Then of life, Native The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking volunteer to have settled into a individual and family factors contribute to sui- Hawaiians community leaders to serve on its Investment routine. However, if cide, including history of abuse, fascination with will enjoy Advisory Committee. Community leaders with people who know TJ got death, history of family suicides, changes in healthy life- backgrounds in finance, law, real estate and business together, their collec- family structure, financial difficulties and access tive perceptions would to lethal means such as guns. “Unfortunately, sui- styles and will provide guidance to OHA’s Administration experience paint a different picture. cide is not caused by just one factor, but several regarding strategic policy and investment oversight TJ’s teacher has noticed in conjunction,” said Hooper, the Moloka‘i Com- reduced his grades are slipping, munity Health Center certified trainer. onset of of its Native Hawaiian Public Trust Fund. the school custodian no Armed with warning and risk factor information chronic All committee members must comply with its adopted charter, avoid longer sees TJ laughing from case studies such as TJ’s story, participants diseases. conflicts of interest and sign a confidentiality agreement. The Committee with friends, TJ’s bud- also learned about community resources avail- meets quarterly at OHA’s headquarters in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. dies might say he has able for immediate help and proactive community stopped coming to the prevention. “Families can build protective factors The first meeting of the new committee will be held in March 2014. pizza place after school, such as ensuring children feel connected. For his mother might say he example, children who eat regularly with their Interested community leaders should send spends a lot of time alone families are less likely to have thoughts of sui- a copy of their resume to [email protected]. in his room, and TJ’s best cide,” said Hooper. “Take time to talk with family, friend would mention TJ friends and neighbors. Ask questions when some- gave away all his video one looks or acts different. Take the time to find games. Is TJ being a out what is happening in their life. Everyone plays normal teenager or are a part in preventing suicide.” ¢ Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i these warning signs? “TJ 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Suite 500 | Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 is at high risk for suicide, Cheryl Corbiell is an instructor at the University and is what is called a red of Hawai‘i Maui College–Moloka‘i and coordinator oha.org flag for help,” said Keal- for TeenACE and ACE Reading programs. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ea ‘okakopa2013 7 governance Cook Islands prime minister visits OHA

By Francine Kananionapua Murray Puna lobbied for Hawai‘i, New he Honorable Henry Puna, Zealand and Rapa Nui to be invited prime minister of the to join the group. OHA responded Cook Islands, expressed to the request and attended the a desire to strengthen the 2013 PLG meeting at the Auckland bond among Polynesian Office of the New Zealand Ministry culturesT and offered his kia orana of Foreign Affairs and Trade as an (aloha) to the Office of Hawaiian “observer,” on Aug. 30. Affairs and the people of Hawai‘i Recalling that meeting, and during his Sept. 6 visit with OHA. addressing OHA Ka Pouhana, CEO

After inviting Hawai‘i to join the Polynesian Leaders Group, Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, center, visited the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in September with his wife, wearing lei. Following welcoming protocol, OHA leadership joined them for a photo: from left, Commu- nity Engagement Director Ke¯hau Abad; COO Aedward Los Banos; Trustee Rowena Akana, fourth from right; Ka Pouhana, CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe; Research Director Lisa Watkins-Victorino; and CFO Hawley Iona. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

OHA staff performed for Prime Minister Henry Puna, third from right, and Ikaika Nakahashi presented him with a spear symbolizing strength and respect.- Photo: Nelson Gaspar presents

“We share the same ocean, the Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Puna said: Pacific Ocean, but there is a closer “Dr. Crabbe, it was really an honor connection that bonds Polynesians to welcome you and your team to Ka¯Ko‘o ‘oihana together, our common ethnicity, our Aotearoa. The truth is you belong common cultures, our languages, to us. We belong to you. We belong Supporting Hawaiian our traditions and our forefathers,” together. And the Polynesian get-to- said Prime Minister Puna during gether will not be complete without ‘O¯iwi Businesses the visit. you, our brothers and sisters here “It is not only lineal descent that in Hawai‘i. Your presence there DEADLINES The November 2013 edition bonds us, but there is a common made our family complete. And, I u Space Reservations history and the great mana in caring really look forward to the ongoing of Ka Wai Ola, the newspa- Must be placed by Friday, for our people that we share as we relationship that we had started in per of the Offi ce of Hawaiian October 11, at 3:00 p.m. renew our relationships with the Auckland.” Affairs, will feature a special other Polynesian cultures. Even Keola Lindsey, OHA Papahänau- u (PDF fi le) advertising section in support Final camera ready ads though we are separated geographi- mokuäkea Manager, who attended Must be submitted by of Hawaiian businesses. OHA cally, over thousands of years they the 2013 PLG meeting, said in an Wednesday, October 16, is offering have given us inspiration.” interview: “I think it was important FREE w: 4.7667 at 3:00 p.m. Puna is the former chair of the for the members of the PLG to get a inches x h: 3 inches advertis- Polynesian Leaders Group, an response from Hawai‘i. It was also ing space to Native Hawai- international cooperation of eight important to have a delegation go ian-owned businesses on a For information visit countries and territories in Polyne- and represent Hawai‘i. I think that sia established for the protection and sent a strong message – confirm- fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, http://www.oha.org/freeads preservation of Polynesian cultures, ing Hawaiian interest in this group. one per business, limited to Call 808-594-1760 available space in our section. traditions and values, where a bal- There is a great opportunity here for Email [email protected] ance of both sustainable economic Hawaiians. It is up to us what we prosperity and environmental con- make of it. The building of relation- servation are pursued and fostered. To qualify, a business must be at least 50% Native Hawaiian-owned, evidenced by verifi cation of the owners’ OHA Hawaiian Registry numbers (or alter- nate proof of ancestry) and subject to confi rmation by OHA staff. (See: http://www.oha.org/registry/ for information on the OHA Hawaiian Registry.) Ads At the group’s 2012 meeting, See cook islands on page 11 must be for the company applying. Applicants may not advertise other businesses in their space, nor may they transfer their space to another entity. Native Hawaiian Roll Commission

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In September, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs In 2013, the state enacted a law that adds began the transfer of names of verified Native to the roll anyone already verified as Hawai- Hawaiians to Kana‘iolowalu to be added to the ian through any roll maintained by the Office Native Hawaiian Roll. of Hawaiian Affairs. As a result, more than In 2012, the state enacted a law creating the 100,000 names are expected to be sent to the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission, to collect Native Hawaiian Roll Commission once the names of Native Hawaiians who wish to take process is completed. part in the formation of a new, independent government.

You can help build the new nation by taking part in the process. OHA is committed to ensuring all paths to self-governance are explored.

Q: Why does OHA believe Q: Why has OHA used strong Q: What if I still want people should join the roll? language encouraging people to opt out of the roll? A: We cannot predict what those not to opt out of the roll? A: As names have already shaping the nation will decide. In A: OHA felt an obligation to warn ben- been transferred, you will other jurisdictions, people have eficiaries of the worst case scenario. It is have to contact the com- been excluded because their possible that the roll will be used to deter- mission at (808) 594-0088 families were not on the original mine citizenship of a new nation, and the or write to the Native roll. We believe the best course nation could decide only people on the Hawaiian Roll Commission, of action is to stay involved so roll will be allowed to participate. In that 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite you can help determine the case, any rights and benefits would only 1150, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, future for your families and future be given to those on the roll and others 96813. generations. could be left out. OHA felt there was a legal obligation to make sure people were fully informed of these possibilities before they opted out.

For more information call 808.594.1835 Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i www.oha.org/kanaiolowalu 10 ‘okakopa2013 ea www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] governance native hawaiian » news | features | events OHA loans highlighted at Native Hawaiian Convention

By Harold Nedd gram since it was created in 2003. he Office of Hawaiian The program makes up to $7,500 Affairs outlined its three in low-interest loans available to loan programs for more Hawaiian consumers experiencing than 500 people who temporary financial hardships due gathered for an annual to unforeseen circumstances. conventionT focused on Native OHA also approved $1 million Hawaiian issues. in loans to four Hawaiian-owned The agenda for the 12th annual businesses over the past year. Their Native Hawaiian Convention, orga- average loan was $250,000. The nized by the Council for Native loans were obtained under OHA’s Hawaiian Advancement, included newly created Hua Kanu Busi- a presentation on OHA’s Mälama ness Loan Program, which makes Loan Program, which since it was between $200,000 and $1 million created in November 2007, has available to help Hawaiians expand approved $34.6 million for 1,886 their businesses. Hawaiian consumers who qualified “OHA’s presence at the 12th for low-cost financing to improve annual Native Hawaiian Convention homes, start new businesses and reflects our commitment to con- The staff behind OHA’s three loan programs participated in the 12th annual Native Hawaiian Convention in Honolulu. Standing from left are: continue their education. necting beneficiaries emotionally Winfred Cameron, Thomas Atou and Robert Crowell; seated from left are: Lareina Meinecke, Tracy Mattos, Shannon Toriki and Amber Kalua. In addition, OHA approved $1.7 to our efforts to improve economic - Photo: Alice Silbanuz million in emergency loans for 370 opportunities for Hawaiians,” said Hawaiian borrowers who qualified OHA Ka Pouhana, Chief Executive for its Consumer Micro-Loan Pro- Officer Kamana‘opono Crabbe. ¢

gave to us, what we all stand for and Watch Live! Jewell the existence of our ‘unrelinquished Continued from page 5 sovereignty’ – a word I didn’t make Starting in October, live streams up. That word came in 1993 when will be available for meetings papers said, he o ea mau no käkou the United States Congress said: of the Committee on Asset and – we endure. Nobody gave up. And we had done wrong 100 years ear- that’s the reason why today we have lier, we have to admit that Native Resource Management and the Liliu‘okalani’s gift of a nation that Hawaiians never relinquished their Committee on Benefi ciary still exists.” lands or their self-governance. Advocacy and Empowerment Waihe‘e, who is chairman of the The Hawai‘i Supreme Court took of the Offi ce of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian Roll Commission that and said that’s unrelinquished – which is enrolling Hawaiians sovereignty.” Waihe‘e’s keynote Board of Trustees. to participate in the formation of address was met with a standing a governing entity – went on to ovation. explain that many of us have dif- The Native Hawaiian Conven- fering opinions of what a governing tion – whose theme underscored the entity should be. Yet, unity does not efforts of the Native Hawaiian Roll Live streaming will continue to be available for mean agreement. Using Congress Commission – is one of the largest O‘ahu meetings of the Board of Trustees. as an example, he said that if Con- annual meetings of Hawaiian orga- gress could not agree and because nizations, policymakers, leaders, For the live stream, and for a schedule of board and committee meetings visit: of it the federal government were to Hawaiian cultural practitioners and shut down, the United States would community members. It is hosted still exist. “You can have disagree- by the Council for Native Hawai- www.OHA.org/about/board-trustees ment and still be a lähui (nation),” ian Advancement and sponsored said Waihe‘e. in part by the Office of Hawaiian To watch from your mobile/tablet devices, download “It does not require agreement Affairs. ¢ the Ustream app from GooglePlayTM or App StoreSM. but common ground, which we all GooglePlay is a registered trademark of Google Inc. The App Store is a servicemark of Apple, Inc. share – our history, what our queen Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2013 11

OHA Board Actions Compiled by Garett Kamemoto legend ‘Ae (Yes) The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized ‘A‘ole (No) Board of Trustees here. For more information on actions taken by the board, please see the complete meeting minutes posted Ka¯nalua (Abstain) online at www.oha.org/about/board-trustees. Excused

August 8, 2013 Motion Ahuna Akana Apo ApolionaH. LindseyR. LindseyMachadoStender Waihe‘e Motion to approve ARM 13-05 Approval of Funds from OHA’s FY 2014 Fiscal Reserve authorizations. 1. $81,140 in support of Motion passes with seven higher education scholarships; 2. $327,758 for the Na¯ Pua No‘eau program; and 3. $150,000 for the 2014 World Indigenous AYES, and two EXCUSED. Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE).

tory of the United States; French building his nation as we here in cook islands Polynesia, an overseas country of Hawai‘i seek self-determination Continued from page 7 France; and Tokelau, a territory of and sovereignty for our lähui. New Zealand. “A good one-to-one relationship ships there was just as important as During Puna’s visit to Hawai‘i, between the Cook Islands and OHA the invitation itself.” OHA was honored to assist in coor- is being established, but also, really, Similar to a working group, the dinating meetings for the prime for our Native Hawaiian people and full members of the PLG and their minister and his contingent with community,” expressed Crabbe. staff have business that they con- Gov. Neil Abercrombie, some state “Relationships like these are very duct throughout the year, but the legislators and local businesses important as we move forward in Prime Minister Puna’s visit to OHA was a follow-up to a Polynesian Leaders Group meet- leaders only officially meet once regarding renewable energies and terms of self-determination and ing in Auckland that OHA attended as an observer in August. This picture, taken in Auck- a year and their chair rotates annu- sustainability. recognition. It’s nice to know that land, shows, from left: private secretary to Minister Tariana Turia, Malo Ah-You; Ms. Ever- ally. The members include: the three “We were very humbled by the others look to OHA as a representa- dina Fuli, Te Whare Kura business manager of the University of Auckland; OHA Ka Pouhana sovereign states of Samoa, Tonga prime minister’s presence and tive of the Native Hawaiian people. Kamana‘opono Crabbe; Honorable Tariana Turia, minister of disability issues and Whanau and Tuvalu; the Cook Islands and inspired by his leadership,” Crabbe It also reminds us of the servant duty Ora and Ma¯ori Party co-leader; Momilani Lazo, senior executive assistant to the OHA CEO; Niue in free association with New said in an interview. “We will con- we have and obligation to serve our Keola Lindsey, OHA Papahänaumokuakea manager; and Mehana Hind, OHA knowledge Zealand; American Samoa, a terri- tinue to assist him in his pursuit of people well.” ¢ based strategies specialist. Present but not pictured is Deirdra Alo, executive assistant to the OHA CEO. - Courtesy photo

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Kaua‘i Offi ce The Kaua‘i Offi ce is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on state and federal holidays. Phone: (808) 241-3390 www.oha.org 12 ‘okakopa2013 kaia¯ulu www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] community native hawaiian » news | features | events Kilipaki Vaughan of the Kaua‘i Residents voice priorities at Hilo meeting Fire Department, right, talks with By Harold Nedd building of pu‘uhonua on every island.” OHA Chairperson A handful of other speakers underscored Colette Machado ILO, HAWAI‘I — Trustees for the the need to slow plans to build the Thirty and Kaua‘i and Office of Hawaiian Affairs faced Meter Telescope, which would be the world’s Ni‘ihau Trustee a full agenda Sept. 26 when they largest, atop Mauna Kea, whose mountain Dan Ahuna dur- returned to Hilo for an annual peak was characterized as sacred and cultur- ing a tour of the community meeting that brought ally significant to Native Hawaiians. department’s Hout an estimated 100 people. A few others treaded lightly on Hawai‘i mobile fire safety Led by Hawai‘i Island Trustee Robert K. Island’s hotly disputed geothermal issue, trailer. - Photo: Lindsey, the four-hour meeting at Aunty Sal- suggesting that OHA rethink any con- Harold Nedd ly’s Lü‘au Hale also brought new attention to sideration it may be giving it as a viable a range of familiar concerns voiced by more renewable-energy option. than 30 people who signed up to speak. In addition, Toni Keahiolalo Mallow, the East Hawai‘i site coordinator for Nä We have to make a commitment Pua No‘eau Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, made a last-ditch Spreading fire safety to take care of Hawaiians who attempt to state the program’s case that are falling through the cracks. ” OHA’s initial decision to reduce its funding for this year was unfortunate. awareness on Kaua‘i – Palikapu Dedman, But as others lined up behind her to president, ‘Ohana Ho‘opakele press the issue, OHA Chairperson Colette By Harold Nedd Machado felt compelled to interrupt and Fire safety tips Among the speakers was Moanike‘ala remind them that trustees have already sat • Be alert! If you are sleepy or have Akaka, who attempted to make a case for more through more than four hours of their testi- ith firefighters on Kaua‘i consumed alcohol don’t use the stove support for grass-roots efforts to halt military mony at a previous meeting, recorded about answering more calls, or stovetop. bombing practices at Pöhakuloa Training 3,000 testimonies and agreed to restore they are turning attention • Keep an eye on what you fry! Stay in Area, where worries in the surrounding com- funding this year for a program OHA has this month to a week- the kitchen while you are frying, grilling munity about health hazards stemming from supported for nearly a decade to the tune of long focus on preventing or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen exposure to live fire and bombing exercises $1.2 million annually. Wkitchen fires. have been documented on OHA’s issues- Another major focus for OHA trustees has The outreach is part of a larger effort for even a short period of time, turn off based website – Kamakakoi.com. been charter schools with a particular interest in aimed at reducing the dangers Kaua‘i resi- the stove. “What’s happening with military activity students from the Native Hawaiian community. dents face from fires, which accounted for • If you are simmering, baking, roast- and bombing is affecting our island,” said Ka‘iulani Pahi‘o, of the Kanu O Ka ‘Äina an estimated $2.9 million in losses on the ing or boiling food, check it regularly, Akaka, a former OHA trustee. “We need more Learning ‘Ohana in Kamuela, made the island a year ago. remain in the home while food is help with Pöhakuloa. The military has been a nearly two-hour trek to Hilo to encourage It also coincides with a national effort to cooking and use a timer to remind you bad steward of the land. Send them to do their continued support from trustees for the 17 promote fire safety during Fire Prevention that you are cooking. training in some desert on the mainland.” Hawaiian-focused charter schools that make Week, which runs from Oct. 6 to 12. • Keep anything that can catch Accompanied by former OHA trustee up Nä Lei Na‘auao – Native Hawaiian Char- “During the week, we’ll be spreading the fire – oven mitts, wooden utensils, food Dante Carpenter and other well-regarded ter School Alliance, which received a $1.5 word that more fires start in the kitchen than packaging, towels or curtains – away community activists, Palikapu Dedman million OHA grant this year. in any other part of the home – and we’ll from your stovetop. made a spirited attempt to put front and The meeting also attracted a strong pres- help teach Hawaiians and others how to center on OHA’s agenda support for efforts ence by representatives of the Keaukaha keep cooking fires from starting in the first • Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 by a group called ‘Ohana Ho‘opakele to Community Association, Keaukaha Pana‘ewa place,” said Kilipaki Vaughan, a fire inspec- feet around the stove and areas where create pu‘uhonua, which means “place of Farmers Association, Maku‘u Farmers Asso- tor with the Kaua‘i Fire Department. hot food or drink is prepared or carried. refuge,” as a credible alternative to building ciation and the Pana‘ewa Hawaiian Home As part of the weeklong awareness Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more prisons, where Native Hawaiians are Lands Community Association, which before effort, the department will heavily rely on more safety information. disproportionately represented. the community meeting all hosted site visits a mobile fire safety trailer that will make Source: National Fire Protection Association Dedman, the new president of communi- from the trustees, who wanted to hear about public appearances at schools and commu- ty-based ‘Ohana Ho‘opakele, suggested to their concerns as part of a broader effort to nity events. OHA trustees that their support is critical to promote collaboration with the Department In August, the Board of Trustees for On Kaua‘i, the fire department answered his group’s ability to lay out a positive path of Hawaiian Home Lands. the Office of Hawaiian Affairs toured the 5,453 calls for fires in 2012, up 17.6 per- forward for Native Hawaiians entering and As an example of their commitment to that 30-foot-long trailer after an annual meeting cent from 4,638 in 2010, the last time a fire leaving prison. collaboration, OHA trustees pointed to partici- on Kaua‘i. caused a death on Kaua‘i. “I found myself when I came out of prison,” pation from the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead The emergency simulation trailer pro- The amount of loss Kaua‘i residents suf- Dedman told OHA trustees. “I never went Association in the community meeting, vides hands-on experience with potential fered from fires totaled $2.9 million in 2012, back. We have to make a commitment to take which is the last in a series of five Neigh- health, fire and safety hazards, educating down from $3.1 million in 2010, according care of Hawaiians who are falling through bor Island meetings that started in May. ¢ users about the importance of prevention to the Kaua‘i Fire Department. ¢ the cracks. We need help spearheading the and planning. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ho‘ona‘auao ‘okakopa2013 13 education ally created my own baked goods at said a highlight of her culinary the Ho‘olaule‘a. I sought donations, studies was cooking in the Pä‘ina and I ended up donating all the pro- Food Court last semester with acad- ceeds” of $1,300 to the Maui Food emy chefs. “I ran all three stations,” Bank. “So after that I started creat- the 2012 Baldwin High alumna ing dessert tables. Why not? This is recalled, noting that lunchtime is what I really want to do.” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “In class Mauians may order her color- we prepped the food, then we were ful goodies via Simply Sadee’s on servicing the whole cafeteria. Actu- Facebook. ally I was being rushed to do orders. She said she was inspired by her We’re pretty much jam-packed the I encourage more students to apply for the scholarships.” – Chris Speere, external program coordinator of the Maui Culinary Academy at the Maui Culinary Academy external program coordinator Chris Speere, second from right, and culinary students Jaecie Williams, left, Melissa Haake and William Ah Puck gather on the University of Hawai‘i Maui College campus. They are gearing up for The Noble Chef fundraiser to University of Hawai‘i Maui College be held Oct. 26 in Wailea. - Photo: Kekoa Enomoto Filipino grandparents, “Nammy” whole time. Everybody’s hungry.” and William Albiar, an avid cook Meanwhile, satiating hunger at and baker, respectively. And she the 17th annual Noble Chef will Benefit for culinary dedicates her efforts to her late be 10 guest chefs: Bryan Beneke maternal grandmother, Bernadette of the Four Seasons Resort Maui Koko, originally of Häna. at Wailea; Brian Etheredge and scholarships delights palates A tütü also influenced recipient Christopher Kulis of Capische? Jaecie Chaz-Rae Nuoli Williams, restaurant; Greg Gaspar of the By Kekoa Enomoto 19, of Pukalani. The 2012 King Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa; Anton at his Star Noodle restaurant. The Noble Chef Kekaulike High graduate said her Haines of Pacific’O restaurant; Wes spiring Native Hawai- The next day I helped set up signature treat is chantilly cupcakes Holder of Pülehu, an Italian Grill; The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui ian culinarians on the (and) plate up” servings at WHERE: from a secret family recipe of her late Lyndon Honda of Laulima Events Valley Isle seek to parlay the fundraiser. WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 26 grandmother, Rebecca Williams. & Catering; Brett Martin of Andaz their studies into ‘ono Ah Puck, 20, says his WHY: Proceeds benefit programs, The younger Williams’ goal is Maui at Wailea; Marc McDowell of restaurant and bakery own specialty is authentic facilities and scholarships of the Maui “to hopefully own my own bakery Mäkena Beach & Golf Resort; and Aoperations. And this month’s Noble Hawaiian cuisine made from Culinary Academy at the University one day, and bake a whole bunch of Bret Pafford of Gannon’s. Chef event helps fund scholar- scratch. He assists in gather- of Hawai‘i Maui College. Features 10 cupcakes and cakes and even des- They will mentor students while ships so culinary students’ dreams ing and preparing items, such chefs plus executive chef Tylun Pang serts from different cultures, like offering cuisines and spirits of coun- become more than pie in the sky. as kalo, ‘opihi, black crab and of the host Fairmont Kea Lani. They Filipino and Hawaiian desserts – tries ranging from Spain, Greece “I encourage more students to fish. In the case of kälua pork, mentor culinary students to present stuff that people don’t really make and Morocco to Japan, New Zea- apply for the scholarships,” said he helps hunt, fatten for sev- The World on a Plate-themed cuisines at a common bakery.” land and Mexico. Event proceeds Chris Speere, external program eral months and slaughter a and spirits from around the globe. The The 10-year-old Maui Culinary will go toward scholarships for coordinator of the Maui Culinary pig, then cook it in an imu for Academy offers an uncommon aspiring culinarians, among other menu reflects 1930s to 1940s travel on Academy at the University of 12 hours in the Lahainaluna bakery, whose hazelnut chocolate things. Hawai‘i Maui College. He said Road yard of his grand- a cruise ship. pound cake complements hot tea. Twenty-five-year chef/faculty last spring the academy awarded mother, Lizzie Ah Puck. TICKETS: $185 per person; table The pastry venue is housed in the member Speere urges Hawaiian more than $28,000 in scholar- “My uncle guys go hunt- sponsorships are available at website $17 million, 37,700-square-foot students to apply for scholarships ships, including 10 Noble Chef ing every week,” William Ah noblechef.maui.hawaii.edu. Pä‘ina Culinary Arts Center that “because the funds are there, and scholarships ranging from $500 Puck said. The 2012 Lahain- INFO: (808) 984-3471 or uhmcrsvp@ features classrooms, kitchens a there is a support system on campus and up. Native Hawaiian recipients aluna High School graduate hawaii.edu. Or send checks payable to: food court and the acclaimed Leis to take students through the process included William Ah Puck, Sadee hopes to operate one day the UH Foundation, 310 W. Ka‘ahumanu Family Class Act Restaurant. Food step by step” at the Educational Albiar, Melissa Haake and Jaecie family business: Nagasako Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. court offerings one day included an Opportunity Center. Williams. They are among the 195 General Store and Oka- entrée of mahi with julienned veg- Applicants will have “a really culinary majors in the campus’ zuya. The multigenerational etables en papillote, potatoes and strong chance of getting at least one 36-year-old culinary program. enterprise daily sells more than 500 and pastry arts, and in restaurant ratatouille – as delicious as resort scholarship, if not two,” he said. ¢ “Noble Chef is really fun. I had Spam musubi made with a secret supervision. So is recipient Sadee fare and priced under $9. A bowl of a chance to work with Chef Shel- family sauce, he said. Mele‘ana Ku‘uleialoha Albiar. tasty ramen in miso broth held pork, Kekoa Enomoto is a retired copy don” Simeon of Top Chef TV fame, Ah Puck is pursuing Maui Culi- “It started when I did my senior fishcake, organic egg, spinach and editor and staff writer with The Maui recipient Ah Puck recalled of last nary Academy’s three associate project,” the 2012 Kamehameha bean sprouts. News and former Honolulu Star-Bul- year’s sellout event. “I helped prep degrees in culinary arts, in baking Schools-Maui alumna said. “I actu- Recipient Melissa Haake, 19, letin. 14 ‘okakopa2013 ‘A¯ina www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] land & water native hawaiian » news | features | events kuleana for the ‘äina.” skills; we need to teach a deeper “The educational strate- knowledge. For example, I can see gies include küpuna sharing the health of a fishery by looking at traditional knowledge with youth, the limu. To catch a fish is simple, perpetuating the best traditional but to nurture the fishery takes a and contemporary ahupua‘a man- lifetime of learning.” agement practices, and cultivating Poepoe said the E Alu Pü gather- community self-sufficiency,” he ing was positive. “We have learned said. a lot, but there is a lot more to learn, Network delegates traveled and there’s a lot more to teach,” he across the island to north shore said. “The network is on the right Mo‘omomi to learn subsistence- track looking to the past for resource monitoring methods, east Moloka‘i sustainability. If we follow the path to plant taro and remove invasive that küpuna set for us, we can be weeds, central Hoolehua to plant just as successful as the küpuna.”

Finally the state is taking communities seriously. To be part of E Alu Pu¯ means The environmentally focused statewide network E Alu Pu¯ gathered on Moloka‘i to discuss accomplishments of its first decade and how to con- to have collective influence in their tinue to ma¯lama ‘a¯ina, care for the land. - Courtesy: Kimberly Moa communities versus being alone.” OHA Grantee Profile: Kua‘a¯ina Ulu ‘Auamo – Kevin Chang, executive director, Kua‘a¯ina Ulu ‘Auamo Groups mark decade of banana trees, and back to the south Over the years, work by Poepoe shore to remove mangroves from a and others has led to the Department fishpond. of Land and Natural Resources environmental collaboration E Alu Pü was born when leaders Division of Aquatic Resources such as Mac Poepoe, Henry Chang now reviewing community-based By Cheryl Corbiell Wo, Eric Enose and other men and subsistence fishery area rules for This year’s host was Ka Honua said Kevin Chang, executive director women met a decade ago and shared Hä‘ena on Kaua‘i and Mo‘omomi n Moloka‘i in 2003, 45 Momona, a nonprofit dedicated of E Alu Pü’s umbrella organization, their environmental concerns and on Moloka‘i. It has also resulted people from 13 Hawai‘i to caring for two ancient Hawai- Kua‘äina Ulu ‘Auamo, or KUA. knowledge. The 2013 event theme, in DLNR’s Office of Conservation communities gath- ian fishponds on Moloka‘i’s south Member communities of E Alu Meheu Ka‘i O Ka Hulu Mamo, and Coastal Lands working in col- ered to learn from one shore – Ali‘i and Kaloko‘eli. KHM Pü share knowledge and skills which means to be led by the laboration with grassroots-, county-, another how to better headquarters was transformed into under KUA, formerly known as wisdom of our esteemed küpuna, state- and federal-level groups to Omälama ‘äina – and a hui, E Alu a campsite and conference center the Hawaiian Community Steward- appropriately honored the küpuna streamline aspects of the fishpond Pü, or “Move Forward Together,” for the mid-August gathering. ship Network. “This is a grassroots who started E Alu Pü at an evening restoration permitting process. was born. A decade later, E Alu Pü “Over four days, we dis- movement that learn from each lü‘au in front of an ancient fishpond. Chang, the KUA executive direc- gathered on Moloka‘i once again, cussed specific projects such as other about place-based projects,” The guest speaker was Poepoe, a tor, said: “Mac Poepoe and other attracting more than 100 people Mo‘omomi’s fishery management Chang said. “These community Hoolehua homestead farmer and community küpuna have worked for from 25 communities to celebrate strategy for community-based sub- groups are dedicated to restoring traditional fisherman. For more 20 years to create laws to regulate the past and the future of environ- sistence as well as the network’s and sustaining their environmental than 20 years, he has advocated their own fisheries. Finally the state mental heritage. values and future commitments,” heritage by nurturing community for public input into environmental is taking communities seriously. To resources management. be part of E Alu Pü means to have A recently produced film by collective influence in their com- ‘Öiwi TV about Poepoe premiered munities versus being alone.” at the lü‘au. The audience got a rare The Office of Hawaiian Affairs glimpse into Poepoe’s childhood awarded a grant to KUA to assist memories fishing at Mo‘omomi in staging the four-day meeting and Beach with family, the manage- bringing representatives from six ment lessons he learned and how islands to Moloka‘i. ¢ he teaches others. After the film, Poepoe summed Cheryl Corbiell is an instructor up his feelings about his decades at the University of Hawai‘i Maui of work. “Years ago, I could see College–Moloka‘i and coordinator we were losing our culture little by for TeenACE and ACE Reading pro- little,” he said. “We blamed others, grams. but the problem is us. As tradition- alists, we need to teach more than Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2013 15

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– which lumped together all Asians and Pacific Islanders – Hawaiians OHA helps and Pacific Islanders were like 2.5 or 3 percent of that total population. with outreach So the concerns of Asian popula- tions dictated what policies were in to uninsured place, what revenues were spent for in terms of federal dollars going to Native support issues around health care. Now at least you’re going to get a Hawaiians breakout required of health status as By Harold Nedd directed by the Affordable Care Act for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, s the state makes its which we’ve never had before. final push to start offering insurance KWO: Does Obamacare accom- to those who don’t plish anything else directly have it, the Office of affecting Hawaiians? AHawaiian Affairs will be help- HS: The reauthorization of ing inform its main audience the Native Hawaiian Health Care about the upcoming start of open Improvement Act. … What it did enrollment in the new health was at least keep alive the federal insurance marketplace. recognition and responsibility for OHA Ka Pouhana, Chief Exec- Native Hawaiian health as a statute utive Officer Kamana‘opono Hardy Spoehr. - Photo: Lisa Asato authority, which no other Hawaiian Crabbe hosted a meeting with legislation has right now. The Native a representative of the Hawai‘i Hawaiian Education Act hasn’t been Health Connector, the new Q&A Hardy Spoehr reauthorized, NAHASDA, the hous- state-based insurance exchange, ing act, hasn’t been reauthorized. which is an online marketplace created to help the uninsured Interviewed by Lisa Asato KWO: As someone who’s been find coverage. The meeting issue ever since OMB 15 (Office of on the forefront of Hawaiian resulted in OHA agreeing to use ardy Spoehr, who has Management and Budget Statistical health for decades, do you think its website, monthly newspaper To improve served for two decades as Policy Directive No. 15) was revised Hawaiians are open to the idea of and social-media platforms to the quality executive director of the in 1997. … OMB disaggregated for the health exchange? help sign up uninsured Native and longevity Hawaiian health-focused data collection, analysis and report- HS: I think they are. … He Hawaiians for health coverage. Papa Ola Lökahi, will be ing the old Asian American or Pacific (Nainoa Thompson) will talk about They will be able on Oct. 1 to of life, Native Hretiring at the end of October. Along Islander category … and … formed you can’t go on a voyage unless you enroll online in new insurance Hawaiians with retirement, he’ll also give up a separate … Native Hawaiian or know where you’re going. You have plans available under the federal will enjoy his seat on the board of the Hawai‘i Other Pacific Islander category. … to have a sail plan. And I think more health law. That is the planned start- healthy life- Health Connector, the state-based Despite OMB’s policy statement, and more that’s true with the younger ing date for enrollment through the styles and insurance exchange created under federal agencies, particularly Health folks in this Hawaiian generation. insurance exchange, for coverage experience the Affordable Care Act, or Obama- and Human Services, have not disag- They’re developing a sail plan. And that will take effect Jan. 1, 2014. care, which begins open enrollment gregated that category and so (Papa that sail plan has as one of its tenets Under the Affordable Care Act, reduced Oct. 1. Ola Lökahi), OHA, Alu Like, many being healthy and well. the uninsured will have to buy onset of of the Hawaiian agencies have been insurance on so-called exchanges, chronic KWO: How does Obamacare knocking the doors down at HHS, KWO: Is Obamacare a game which are online marketplaces that diseases. affect Hawaiians? saying you have to get in concert with changer for Hawaiians and their allow them to compare prices and HS: “If you ‘google’ (the Act and your own policy. … But now there is health? choose policies. If they don’t buy ‘Hawai‘i’ or ‘Hawaiians,’) you’ll find a law that requires HHS to report. So HS: Too early to tell. I think all insurance, they will face an annual that there is an oral health study. The you’ll start to see separate data being you can say is that it will make health penalty on their taxes. Act does require that Native Hawai- reported on Native Hawaiians, hope- care accessible through insurance “Perhaps our greatest contribu- ians, Alaska Natives and American fully Native Hawaiians apart from for Hawaiians. Now, the question is: tion to this effort is our ability to Indians are all lumped together as Pacific Islanders, but Native Hawai- does that mean they’re going to be help draw statewide attention to part of that study to be done. ian/Pacific Islanders data specific to healthy or well? Just because you go the need for Hawaiians to famil- all the different health concerns and to a doctor, that doesn’t mean you’re iarize themselves with the new KWO: Anything else? chronic disease and infectious dis- going to be healthy or well. You’ve law and ensure that they have HS: Other specifics in the ease and access. got to take care of yourself. access to affordable health insur- Affordable Care Act that have ance coverage,” Crabbe said. direct relationships to Hawai‘i or to KWO: Why is that important? For more information, Hawaiians: one is the data collection HS: Under the old rubric of visit: www.hawaiihealth issue, which has been an ongoing Asian American or Pacific Islander See Spoehr on page 23 connector.com. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kaia¯ulu ‘okakopa2013 17 community required to share it. local produce. “Native Hawaiians are over-rep- En Young, executive director of The Food Basket spends $220,000 resented in so many social areas. the Food Basket, each year supporting island farmers The numbers are off-kilter, from says feeding and handing out local produce to low-income families to chronic the hungry needy seniors. diseases like diabetes,” he said. is “an easy “It’s a win-win, definitely. It’s “All those things are impacted and cause changing the way we feed our- affected by your nutrition.” to get selves,” Young said. “For seniors, Young pointed to a pair of inno- behind.” canned food is often cheaper and vative programs that reach two of - Courtesy more convenient, so they don’t get the most vulnerable segments of photos the nutrition they need that comes the population – the youth and the from fresh fruits and vegetables.” elderly. Generally, Young said, it’s Fresh produce historically has been the rural areas that need an extra a staple of the Native Hawaiian diet, boost, and Native Hawaiians tend Young said, and The Food Basket to live in more rural areas. strives to respect cultural practices This year, at five island schools, and offer traditional foods. Food Basket driver Bernard Torres Sr., foreground, helps out in the distribution line for the non- 90 percent or more of the students “There are a lot of opportunities profit’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which serves more than 1,500 seniors with qualify for free or reduced cost Food Basket fills up backpacks with on the Big Island to integrate Native fresh produce bought from local farms under a model known as community supported agricul- lunches. The national average was nutritional snacks and munchies. Hawaiian cultural practices,” he ture. The program includes services to the homebound and those without transportation. just less than 70 percent in 2012. Seniors, meanwhile, get a boost said. “We can’t do it all the time, “And for many of them, that’s from the community-supported but it’s something we are constantly their only complete meal of the agriculture program, in which working toward.” day,” Young said. residents buy shares from a farmer For more information, visit www. Feeding the hungry The backpack program helps fill before a crop is planted and are foodbaskethi.org. ¢ the gaps. Children are given a back- guaranteed part of the harvest. This pack, and on regularly scheduled gives farmers some financial stabil- Karin Stanton, a former reporter/ on Hawai‘i Island days – for example, Fridays or the last ity, keeps the money in the local editor at West Hawai‘i Today, works for school day before a holiday – The economy and encourages buying the Associated Press and Hawai‘i 24/7. By Karin Stanton we always need volunteers. Our message is all about giving what raditionally the holiday you can, contributing at whatever season is a time when level you comfortable with. It will food banks run short. go to a really great cause,” said This year likely won’t Young, a Native Hawaiian who be any different for the returned to his home island in Applications now being accepted for OHA’s agencyT that feeds Hawai‘i Island’s early 2013, taking over as the Food hungry, said En Young, executive Basket executive director follow- director of The Food Basket. ing the November retirement of “When you look at the poverty Nani Lee. numbers, there’s definitely an Young previously worked in improvement in the economy,” he Honolulu at the state Office of Com- said. “But the Big Island always munity Services, which is tasked Hua Kanu lags behind the rest of the state and with developing and managing Business Loan Program we’re continuing to see an increase programs for the needy, including in the number of people utilizing feeding the hungry. He learned just our services. I don’t expect that to how many people across the state Highly quali ed Native Hawaiian-owned businesses interested change.” need a little help putting food on The Food Basket splintered off the table. in a term loan or line of credit starting at $200,000, are welcome from the Hawai‘i FoodBank in “It’s a pretty basic need,” he 2007 and is one of five food banks said. “And it’s an easy cause to get to apply. Due to limited funds, completed applications will be across the state. The Food Basket behind.” evaluated on a rst-come, rst-served basis. has a $1 million budget to feed Although The Food Basket Hawai‘i County’s hungry. assists anyone in need, Young said The latest figures available show Native Hawaiians represent a sig- the Food Basket serves more than nificant portion. “Native Hawaiians Please go to www.oha.org/huakanu for more information. 12,000 people annually, including are definitely the largest group we more than 4,500 children. In total, serve,” he said. “It’s about 33 per- 4,916 households across the island cent of our clients.” reach out for help in a year. Young said the number may EMPOWERING HAWAIIANS, STRENGTHENING HAWAI‘I “We are so grateful for all the be higher, as clients are asked to donations of food and money, but identify their ethnicity but are not 18 ‘okakopa2013 MO‘OLELO NUI www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] cover feature native hawaiian » news | features | events ong ago … cradled fondly in familiar arms, his aloha requested to be excused from class for a trip After more than a century in warmed her as he laid her to rest in her one hänau, to London. her birth sands of Mo‘omomi, Molokai1. The waves He agreed but asked her to meet with him British museum collections, embracing Mo‘omomi’s shore and her gathered ‘ohana and his wife, Pualani, about a possible assign- soothed her. In this new life, her boundless ‘uhane ment. They told her about the 140 küpuna at L (spirit) would reside with her ‘aumäkua (family or the British Natural History Museum and the 145 ku¯puna return to personal gods). Her iwi (bones), rich with mana (spiritual information needed. their one ha¯nau power), would return to Papa, imbuing the ‘äina with her Cruz and fellow model Priscilla Kekaulike life’s essence. Her ‘ohana would care for her burial sands. Basque were guests of the Al-Sabah Family of She would visit and mälama (care for) her mo‘opuna Kuwait in London. At their first opportunity, they (descendants), and they would heed her voice – a feeling in visited the Museum and found the proper depart- Edward Halealoha Ayau, left, and Margaret Clegg of the Natural History their na‘au (core), a vivid dream, an inner voice. ment in a basement where records were kept. The Musuem finalize the transfer. Clegg was instrumental in the last cooperative The restraint of the records keeper melted Long chapter of Hui Ma¯lama and NHM negotiations. Something didn’t when the pair turned on their local-girl charm. Joint repatriation feel right. He looked Unbeknownst to him, Cruz and Basque hand- By Ke¯haunani Abad at the lists again. And copied the register they managed to have him Repatriation of the 145 then he spotted it. “A reveal. There were 149 Hawaiian “specimens” Photos by: ‘O¯ iwi TV küpuna involved Hui Mälama po‘o (cranium) from in the collection from various locations, most and the Office of Hawaiian Mo‘omomi is missing. of which were crania. Affairs. Hui Mälama engaged Do you know what hap- But a sign of the hard course ahead was in Journey in the 23-year process to pened?” asked Edward constant view before Moana and Priscilla. Just release the küpuna (as Halealoha Ayau of Hui outside the basement window, they saw many shared in this article). OHA Mälama i Nä Küpuna bare feet at ground level. They were Australian Aborigines o Hawai‘i Nei. The who, since the 1970s, were unable to gain the return of their provided support letters and question was for a staff iwi küpuna. They were protesting the Museum. much of the funding for the member at the Bishop London repatriation effort, the Museum. It was 1989. An act of Parliament video documentation and the This was a year But Ayau’s battle would take a different course. Armed reburial of the 145 küpuna. before Hawai‘i state with new data, he drafted a six-page letter citing laws and burial laws and the court cases of ancient Rome, England, the U.S. and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Hawaiian Kingdom – all conveying that a human body, were enacted to protect unmarked burials and to require even a deceased one, cannot be owned by another. He estab- museums in the U.S. to repatriate human skeletal remains lished that the Museum’s possession of the remains was not to descendants. But the nearly 1,100 sets of iwi küpuna equivalent to rightful ownership. He consulted with Künani (ancestral remains) disinterred from the dunes at Honoka- Nihipali, Hui Mälama’s leader at the time, who approved hua, Maui, had already stirred this young Hawaiian attorney the letter, signed it and sent it off. from Molokai to locate stolen iwi and return them to rest. The Museum again denied the repatriation request, assert- Ayau recalled, “Bishop Museum explained that they ing that it was “precluded by the British Museum Act of gave the Mo‘omomi küpuna to the Cranmore Ethnographic 1963 from disposing of any items.” Museum in Kent, England, and that it had since closed. Its In fact, the Act allowed trustees to determine if objects collections were split among several institutions.” were “unfit to be retained.” They could dispose of such That was the beginning of a 23-year quest. items, if doing so would not harm “the interests of students.” The Museum could weigh the value of the iwi küpuna to A daunting problem science and consider whether Hawaiian perspectives or legal “When we started, the British wouldn’t respond to our and ethical concerns might make the iwi “unfit” Museum letters,” said Ayau. At the time he was the Burial Sites sec- possessions. tion lead for the State Historic Preservation Division, and Ayau pondered what higher power would lend more William Paty was the chair of the Department of Land and weight to Hawaiian perspectives and called upon U.S. Sen. Natural Resources. Daniel Inouye, whose office Ayau had worked for fresh out “I thought if the State of Hawai‘i made the inquiries, we of law school. Home might get some answers. So I asked Mr. Paty if he would “Was the Mo‘omomi küpuna there? I wasn’t sure. Unfor- He requested that Inouye seek support of the U.S. State assist. I wrote a form letter, addressed them to 200 institu- tunately, that wasn’t the biggest problem,” said Ayau. “The Department, which Hui Mälama already approached. In tions, and Mr. Paty signed each one. Then the replies started number was far larger than we imagined, and without any 1992, Inouye wrote to Secretary of State Warren Christo- coming in, but it wasn’t good news,” said Ayau. information about these küpuna, we were disadvantaged in pher urging the secretary to offer his “assistance in the return The Keeper of Palaeontology at the British Natural arguing for their return. The problem was daunting. But we of 149 ancestral Hawaiian remains.” History Museum (NHM, Museum) replied with a two- focused on what our kumu, Edward and Pualani Kanahele Hui Mälama wrote as well to British Prime Minister Tony Immediately outside the paragraph letter saying that they held “about 140 registered taught us. We would pule. We asked our ‘aumäkua for help Blair, the British secretary of state and the Cultural Divi- Welcome Trust, Kïhei items from Hawaii … most of which are crania” and that and we asked the küpuna in the museums to aid in their sion of the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., – eliciting In 1999, Hui Ma¯lama members (Halealoha Ayau, second from left, Ipo¯ Nahale‘a¯, right, and Ipo¯ they would release information of those items only “to bona own rescue.” courteous replies but little more. Nihipali, third from right, and Ku¯nani Nihipali, far right) met with high- Nihipali ma¯lama the fide scientific research workers.” Edward Kanahele remained mindful of opportunities Still, the response from the U.S. State Department gave level leaders of the Natural History Museum to forward Hui Ma¯lama’s ku¯puna just repatriated the küpuna might present. A year later, Desiree Moana Ayau hope. They repatriation request. - Courtesy: Halealoha Ayau from that institution. 1 The spelling “Molokai” follows the pronunciation used by Ayau’s Cruz, Kanahele’s Hawai‘i Community College student noted that change grandmother Harriet Ne. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2013 19 ong ago … cradled fondly in familiar arms, his aloha requested to be excused from class for a trip warmed her as he laid her to rest in her one hänau, to London. Repatriation trip her birth sands of Mo‘omomi, Molokai1. The waves He agreed but asked her to meet with him n late August, Hui Mälama i Nä Küpuna o Hawai‘i Nei (Hui embracing Mo‘omomi’s shore and her gathered ‘ohana and his wife, Pualani, about a possible assign- Mälama) and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs sent a small team on soothed her. In this new life, her boundless ‘uhane ment. They told her about the 140 küpuna at assignment to bring home 144 küpuna from the Natural History (spirit) would reside with her ‘aumäkua (family or the British Natural History Museum and the Museum (NHM) and one kupuna from the Welcome Trust, both personal gods). Her iwi (bones), rich with mana (spiritual information needed. located in London. An ‘Öiwi TV team was also part of the group power), would return to Papa, imbuing the ‘äina with her Cruz and fellow model Priscilla Kekaulike Iand documented this historic event. The highlights below provide a life’s essence. Her ‘ohana would care for her burial sands. Basque were guests of the Al-Sabah Family of glimpse into their experiences: She would visit and mälama (care for) her mo‘opuna Kuwait in London. At their first opportunity, they (descendants), and they would heed her voice – a feeling in visited the Museum and found the proper depart- After 20 hours traveling, the group assembles in a private their na‘au (core), a vivid dream, an inner voice. ment in a basement where records were kept. Day corner of their small hotel to review work plans and prac- The restraint of the records keeper melted 1 Something didn’t when the pair turned on their local-girl charm. tice once more the pule, oli, and mele they will use in the feel right. He looked Unbeknownst to him, Cruz and Basque hand- necessary protocols and as ho‘okupu. at the lists again. And copied the register they managed to have him Halealoha Ayau tracked down a po‘o (cranium) from Mo‘omomi whose whereabouts was The team conducts protocols to prepare for the interaction then he spotted it. “A reveal. There were 149 Hawaiian “specimens” Day unknown after Bishop Museum transferred it in 1910 to a British museum, which had since that will occur between themselves and the küpuna. Edward po‘o (cranium) from closed. The po‘o was part of the repatriated ku¯puna. Ayau’s Kukuiokanaloa homestead in the collection from various locations, most 2 Mo‘omomi is missing. of which were crania. Halealoha Ayau (Executive Director of Hui Mälama) and offers this view of Mo‘omomi in the far distance, where, he says: “I couldn’t wait to bring Margaret Clegg (Head of the Human Remains Unit at Do you know what hap- her home. I look out from my hale at Mo‘omomi every day.” - Courtesy: Halealoha Ayau But a sign of the hard course ahead was in pened?” asked Edward constant view before Moana and Priscilla. Just NHM) sign the documents that transfer 144 küpuna from Halealoha Ayau of Hui outside the basement window, they saw many NHM to Hui Mälama and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mälama i Nä Küpuna bare feet at ground level. They were Australian Aborigines (Ka Pouhana and CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe earlier o Hawai‘i Nei. The who, since the 1970s, were unable to gain the return of their signed the same documents). The team prepares the küpuna question was for a staff iwi küpuna. They were protesting the Museum. for safe travels home. member at the Bishop Museum. It was 1989. An act of Parliament This was a year But Ayau’s battle would take a different course. Armed before Hawai‘i state with new data, he drafted a six-page letter citing laws and burial laws and the court cases of ancient Rome, England, the U.S. and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Hawaiian Kingdom – all conveying that a human body, were enacted to protect unmarked burials and to require even a deceased one, cannot be owned by another. He estab- museums in the U.S. to repatriate human skeletal remains lished that the Museum’s possession of the remains was not to descendants. But the nearly 1,100 sets of iwi küpuna equivalent to rightful ownership. He consulted with Künani (ancestral remains) disinterred from the dunes at Honoka- Nihipali, Hui Mälama’s leader at the time, who approved hua, Maui, had already stirred this young Hawaiian attorney the letter, signed it and sent it off. from Molokai to locate stolen iwi and return them to rest. The Museum again denied the repatriation request, assert- Ayau recalled, “Bishop Museum explained that they ing that it was “precluded by the British Museum Act of The group begins its second day of work at the Natural History Museum gave the Mo‘omomi küpuna to the Cranmore Ethnographic 1963 from disposing of any items.” with pule and protocol. Museum in Kent, England, and that it had since closed. Its In fact, the Act allowed trustees to determine if objects collections were split among several institutions.” were “unfit to be retained.” They could dispose of such The team goes to the Welcome Trust to repatriate one Day That was the beginning of a 23-year quest. items, if doing so would not harm “the interests of students.” küpuna from that institution. They return to NHM to con- The Museum could weigh the value of the iwi küpuna to 3 tinue their work to prepare the 144 küpuna for a successful A daunting problem Ayau pauses as he prepares the kupuna from Mo‘omomi for her return science and consider whether Hawaiian perspectives or legal journey home. “When we started, the British wouldn’t respond to our home. He credits this kupuna with helping him understand that the return and ethical concerns might make the iwi “unfit” Museum letters,” said Ayau. At the time he was the Burial Sites sec- of the ku¯puna held in London could not be achieved only through legal possessions. The team conducts Day tion lead for the State Historic Preservation Division, and means but required pule and having the museums understand that Native Ayau pondered what higher power would lend more research on William Paty was the chair of the Department of Land and Hawaiians’ kuleana (responsibility and right) to ma¯lama the ku¯puna out- weight to Hawaiian perspectives and called upon U.S. Sen. 4 European-related Natural Resources. weighed the museum’s scientific interest in the ku¯puna. Daniel Inouye, whose office Ayau had worked for fresh out repatriation matters. “I thought if the State of Hawai‘i made the inquiries, we of law school. might get some answers. So I asked Mr. Paty if he would “Was the Mo‘omomi küpuna there? I wasn’t sure. Unfor- He requested that Inouye seek support of the U.S. State 145 küpuna and assist. I wrote a form letter, addressed them to 200 institu- tunately, that wasn’t the biggest problem,” said Ayau. “The Department, which Hui Mälama already approached. In Day the team arrive tions, and Mr. Paty signed each one. Then the replies started number was far larger than we imagined, and without any 1992, Inouye wrote to Secretary of State Warren Christo- 5 safely at home. coming in, but it wasn’t good news,” said Ayau. information about these küpuna, we were disadvantaged in pher urging the secretary to offer his “assistance in the return The Keeper of Palaeontology at the British Natural arguing for their return. The problem was daunting. But we of 149 ancestral Hawaiian remains.” History Museum (NHM, Museum) replied with a two- focused on what our kumu, Edward and Pualani Kanahele Hui Mälama wrote as well to British Prime Minister Tony Reburial plans Upon are implemented, Filmmaker Na¯‘a¯lehu Anthony captures a paragraph letter saying that they held “about 140 registered taught us. We would pule. We asked our ‘aumäkua for help Blair, the British secretary of state and the Cultural Divi- return items from Hawaii … most of which are crania” and that and we asked the küpuna in the museums to aid in their sion of the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., – eliciting returning each of triumphant moment as Halealoha Ayau, to Kı¯hei Nahale‘a¯ and Kauila Kanahele, they would release information of those items only “to bona own rescue.” courteous replies but little more. Hawai‘i the 145 küpuna to fide scientific research workers.” Edward Kanahele remained mindful of opportunities Still, the response from the U.S. State Department gave rest on their home grandson of Hui Ma¯lama’s kumu Edward the küpuna might present. A year later, Desiree Moana Ayau hope. They islands of Molokai, and Pualani Kanahele, arrive at the Nat- 1 The spelling “Molokai” follows the pronunciation used by Ayau’s Cruz, Kanahele’s Hawai‘i Community College student noted that change See Iwi Repatriation on page 27 O‘ahu and Hawai‘i. ural History Museum to bring home 144 grandmother Harriet Ne. ku¯puna. 20 ‘okakopa2013 ea www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] governance native hawaiian » news | features | events Community ueen Lili‘uokalani Launched in 2002, the members was honored Hawai‘i Forgiveness Project made ti leaf lei as a Heroine of is one of the largest Interna- for the queen Forgiveness at Heroine of tional Forgiveness Day at Forgiveness a Hawai‘i Inter- events in the world. Day and other Qnational Forgiveness Day “People come here gatherings in observance at the Hawai‘i looking for answers Hawai‘i and state Capitol. and they know the on the conti- The Aug. 4 recognition depth of this place,” nent. - Photo: by the mostly non-Hawai- says Meyer. Alice Silbanuz ian nonprofit group Hawai‘i The Heroine of For- Forgiveness Project reflects giveness Recognition the spirit of the times and the Award was presented to coming together of Native Hawai‘i's Queen Claire Asam of Queen Hawaiians and non-Hawai- Lili‘uokalani overcame Lili‘uokalani Trust, ians to heal the injuries of imprisonment, attempted who accepted it on the history. assassination and queen’s behalf. “This group knows our Inset, Trustee Claire Asam of the Queen betrayal and became an In addition to Meyer, history and they want to try to do Lili‘uokalani Trustee accepted the Hero- enduring model of for- the event included pre- An outpouring of lei for Lili‘u something about it, and with us – ine of Forgiveness Recognition Award on giveness for her Hawai- sentations and speeches versus to us, or for us. There’s a behalf of the queen - Photo: Alice Silbanuz ian people. by several luminaries ne of the most meaningful Hawai‘i difference there,” says of the Native Hawaiian Forgiveness Day offerings was the com- Meleanna Aluli Meyer, community, including munity lei-making that took place under a Native Hawaiian film- Poka Laenui, executive the guidance of küpuna from the Hawaiian maker and member of director of Hale Na‘au civic clubs and other community organiza- the Hawai‘i Forgiveness Pono and longtime Otions. Day group. sovereignty activist; “To make a lei requires that we enter a peaceful state History tells us that forgiveness George Kahumoku Jr., of mind together, that we concentrate, use our hands under the greatest By Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham who performed mele and fingers well, listen and learn carefully,” organizer adversity, Queen Lili‘uokalani had an and oli dedicated to the queen from his Meleanna Meyer told participants at the Forgiveness even greater capacity to forgive. racist political cartoons depicting her as a collection E Lili‘u; Puanani Burgess, the Day event. “These are the same skills we need to have Ascending the throne in January 1891, savage. In 1895, when loyalists mounted respected mediator, poet and storyteller; to make progress on our path to understanding, forgive- she bore the brunt of a political storm that a counter-revolution in a failed bid to and Nä Hökü Hanohano Award-winning ness and the queen.” had been brewing for decades between regain their country’s independence, she musician Ku‘uipo Kumukahi. “When complete, presenting a lei to someone is an the monarchy and the American mis- endured the ultimate indignity of being Laenui implored the crowd to adopt expression of pure aloha. It unites us with a tradition sionary descendants seeking to control arrested, charged with treason, put on Queen Lili‘uokalani’s values of ‘onipa‘a many generations deep in this land. When you con- the government. trial and imprisoned in a sparely fur- (steadfastness) and pono (righteousness) sciously make lei, you are transformed from within.” In 1887, her brother King David nished bedroom of her former palace. and to “forgive and cleanse.” Starting in August, community groups throughout Kaläkaua had been forced to sign the It was there, isolated from her people Echoing the words of the Rev. Martin Hawai‘i and the continent began a ti-leaf lei making Bayonet Constitution, stripping him of under constant guard, that she wrote her Luther King Jr., Laenui urged his listen- campaign, culminating Sept. 1 at ‘Iolani Palace with his right as monarch to appoint nobles famous anthem of forgiveness, “Ke Aloha ers to practice forgiveness. the joining of all the individual lei into a community and dismiss cabinet ministers and impos- O Ka Haku, The Queen’s Prayer,” beseech- “Hatred never ceased by hatred. Hatred “lei of peace.” ing property qualifications that deprived ing God to look not on the “sins of men” only ceases by love,” said Laenui. “The The community lei was offered as a ho‘okupu to the the majority of Native Hawaiians of the but to forgive with loving kindness. Hawai‘i of tomorrow will not prosper if we queen and encircled the palace during the ‘Onipa‘a right to vote. Speaking at the state Capitol, Meyer continue to carry this burden of hatred.” 2013 celebration of her 175th birthday sponsored by It was Queen Lili‘uokalani’s attempt to hailed the queen’s triumphant forgiveness. The past, he said, cannot be undone Hawai‘i Pono‘ï Coalition, OHA and others. There were restore those rights with a new constitu- “Through imprisonment, trial, and so we must join together to lift the enough lei to circle the palace three times, with many tion that brought the conflict to its head on attempted assassination and long, lonely burden of what has happened in Hawai‘i more individual lei placed around the palace’s moat. Jan. 16, 1893, when, with the unauthor- nights, she wrestled with this treason and and address the issues we face together. Later, portions of the lei were removed and pre- ized support of U.S. Marines, the same betrayal. She met the demons of violence “That’s why Lili‘uokalani’s teachings sented at the Mauna‘ala royal mausoleum, and the men took the government by force. and hatred, and she vanquished them in are so important,” said Laenui. ahu and kupuna iwi mound on the palace grounds. Despite such extreme injustice, Queen herself. She made a choice for life, for “The point is, it’s an energy that Portions of the lei were to be offered to the Peace Day Lili‘uokalani called for peace. And with love, for tolerance and compassion. And will change. It’s an energy that heals,” Hawai‘i celebration in Pearl City in September. And a moral force strong enough to quell the what followed is forgiveness, I believe,” concluded Meyers. “What it does is, it In October, Queen Lili‘uokalani will be honored at a rising tide of anger among her native said Meyer, whose current film project, focuses our energy. That’s the important major peace event in Beijing, China, according to lei people, she urged calm and nonviolence Ku‘u ‘Äina Aloha (Beloved Land, Beloved part. This is a beginning.” ¢ organizers here. while pursuing a peaceful resolution and Country) honors Queen Lili‘uokalani. “If all these leis are made during this month, and we the restoration of her government through “She showed us that we can do it, too. Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham, a Port- have all this great mana (spiritual power), that will be diplomatic means. Her example stands proudly, as a lesson land, Oregon-based freelance journalist, is the gift,” said Meyer. “And the bonus will be to share Attacks on the queen continued none- for Hawai‘i, for America and for the a former newspaper reporter and columnist all of this.” —Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham theless, from threats of assassination to world.” from California’s Central Coast. 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And, as fat-free and low-fat milk still consumed has increased, steadily, from 2,075 calories in 1970 to full-fat ice cream consumption is account for only a third of the milk since 1970, and the number of com- 2,535 calories in 2010. Calorie yielding to a low-fat, but higher we drink. Unfortunately, Americans panies adding to the fat totals has increases resulted from consuming sugar, yogurt phase. still consume much butterfat in the grown. The good news is that there more flour, more cheese and more Consumption of breads, bagels, form of cheese. is less “trans fat” in shortening and By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, fats, with an extra shot of sugar. cereal, pasta, rice, crackers, granola Overall, American sugar con- margarines, and unsaturated salad Americans earned a “B grade” bars, pizza, burritos, wraps, pretzels, sumption has dropped from 89 and cooking oils have replaced the Dr. PH., R.D. for reducing their consumption of paninis, cookies, scones, muffins pounds per person per year in 1999, former intakes of saturated shorten- meat, poultry, seafood and espe- and other grain foods continues to which mirrors the decline of sugary ing. It would be better for American ecent American eating cially beef, which is the lowest increase. Americans consume about soft drinks consumed in the last health if the overall shortening use practices show slight since the 1950s. This lower meat 109 pounds of flour per year, not far decade. Still, 78 pounds of mostly would decrease. improvement, leaving intake suggests a potential less- from the year 2000 peak consump- sugar and high-fructose corn syrup Americans started eating more much room for continued ening of heart disease and colon tion of 116 pounds per year. If only per person per year is too much, vegetables (not counting potatoes) progress. cancer risk, as well as reduction of Americans could switch to whole coming mostly from sugar in sodas in the 1980s, however, since then, RNutrition researchers found that greenhouse gas emissions. grains while cutting back on daily and other sugar-sweetened bever- no increase has occurred. And, fruit Americans slowly reduced the amounts Americans earned a “C grade” in amounts, that would reduce calories ages. High sugar intakes are linked consumption (not counting juices) of sugars, shortening, beef, whole the dairy food group, as consump- and improve daily vitamin and min- to a greater risk of developing obe- is unchanged since 1970. One sug- milk and white flour eaten ... positives tion grew from 8 pounds per person eral intakes. sity, diabetes and heart disease. gestion is to replace sandwiches ... while slowly choosing to eat more per year in 1970 to a current total The average American drank 21 Americans earned a D+ grade for with salads, swap out starches for chicken and yogurt ... that’s positive, of 23 pounds per person per year. gallons of milk per year in 1970, its sugar consumption. vegetables, and trade fruits for too. However, fruit and vegetable Unfortunately, increases were in and that total has dropped to 13 Americans earned a B+ grade in the cookies, cupcakes and chips. No consumption have barely improved consumption of pizza, burgers, bur- gallons. Whole milk intake has Fats & Oils group ... some improve- change in potato consumption has and there is no sign that the American ritos, nachos, quesadillas, as well as declined from 18 gallons to just ment here. That grade results from occurred. And, hallelujah, we are cheese-eating craze is slowing. cheese in salads, sandwiches, soups four, which is success. However, the kinds of fats and oils used, not the not eating more french fries. ¢

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KWO: Can you say more about Spoehr the prevention programs? Continued from page 16 HS: The Affordable Care Act is the first health care act that puts dol- lars behind preventive services. So KWO: Hawai‘i Health Connec- for the first time organizations who tor is partnering with community provide health screenings or exer- organizations, including Native cise programs will be reimbursed Hawaiian Health Care Systems for doing that. Hawaiians will ben- on various islands, to get the efit from that as well. word out and spread awareness through its Hi‘i Ola Marketplace KWO: Anything else you want Assister program. How impor- to say about Obamacare? tant do you think that is for the HS: (The Act provides for) addi- Hawaiian community? tional benefits for American Indians HS: I think initially it would and Alaska Natives. There are prob- ably 4 or 5 distinct things. They are be very important only from the considerable. And it’s unfortunate standpoint of getting people ma‘a that at this time there is not a direct (familiar) to what it is, because governance relationship between there’s so many questions out there. the Native Hawaiian governing … I know through the Connector entity and the federal government and their public affairs commu- or those could have perhaps been nications staff there will be a big written into the Act for Hawaiians push to get people to use com- as well. But that’s something for the puters to tie into the project, but future. what about people that are on the beach? What about homeless folk? KWO: When you look back … There will be, I know, special on your time at POL, what are efforts to go down to the beach to you most proud of having accom- tie in folks down there with health plished? care through assisters. I think the HS: I’ve always said that our assisters are going to play a big legacy – it’s not my legacy, it’s the role in that kind of thing. legacy of the organization – is the Native Hawaiian Health Scholar- KWO: What would you like ship Program, because we currently Hawaiians to know about the now have (some) 230, 240 individu- Act as far as being informed so als who are doctors, nurses, social they can make a choice for them- workers, public health workers who have gone through the program and selves? are out there in the community. All HS: I think they have to realize Hawaiians who are making a dif- that under this Act, all individuals ference. are required to have health care (insurance). If they don’t play, KWO: When you leave POL, they’re going to be penalized for are you going to be taking advan- it. And that’s not a good way of tage of the Health Connector? starting out the discussion, because HS: I’m on Medicare already, so that’s sort of a negative statement. I probably I won’t be taking (advan- So I think probably the best way of tage of it) unless I find another job putting that out there is, hey, if you somewhere. (Laughs.) ever need to see a doctor or if you want to take advantage of some KWO: Medicare? Can I ask of the preventive things (ie. exer- how old you are? cise programs) around health care HS: I’ll be 70 in about two plans, … go talk to the (Market- months. place) Assister or somebody at the Connector, … and in the Hawaiian KWO: It’s amazing. You don’t community these are going to be look 70. assisters from different Hawaiians HS: (Laughs.) Laugh. You gotta organizations. laugh. Have a sense of humor and you’ll be young forever. ¢ 24 ‘okakopa2013 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] calendar native hawaiian » news | features | events Celebration in the Valley Waimea Valley Makahiki Sat. & Sun., Oct. 12 & 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the Makahiki season with a special two-day event at Waimea Valley. Guests can participate in Hawaiian game demonstrations, enjoy entertainment by ‘okakopa hälau hula and pä lua (Hawaiian school of martial arts), explore local artisan crafts and delight in ‘ono food. $5 for kama‘äina and military; $10 for a group of up to 10 people. In the spirit of Makahiki, Waimea Valley requests that each family bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to be donated to the North Shore Food Bank. 638-7766 or www.waimeavalley.net.

Makahiki games planned for schools, companies During Makahiki – a four-month season of peace, harvest and games in ancient Hawai‘i – spears were turned pointing downward in the hale or wrapped in kapa cloth to signify a time of peace and rejuvenation. It was kapu or forbid- den to create or engage in war. However, mock battles and physical competition were encouraged to sharpen the fighting skills of young warriors. To build a sense of community and good sportsmanship among the youth, Waimea Valley has invited several Central O‘ahu and North Shore schools to engage in friendly rivalry and competition all the while developing skills required in Hawaiian traditional Hula will be a part of the Waimea Valley gamesmanship. Hawai‘i companies are also being invited to take up the challenge of friendly Makahiki, happening Oct. 12 and 13. - competition by calling on their corporate rivals to participate in the Makahiki games. Cash Photo: Alice Malepeai Silbanuz prizes will be will be awarded. Registration deadline is Oct. 7.

Kava Festival and music in the 1970s. The concerts ben- Enos of MA‘O Organic Farms and slam poet Sat., Oct., 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. efit HMHOF. Kawaiaha‘o Church. $30 per Shawn Livingston Moseley headlines the Music Jamaica Osorio. East-West Center, Hawai‘i The Kava Festival (aka ‘Awa Festival) cel- concert. 392-3649 or Karen, 226-0600. of Hawai‘i Concert Oct. 16 at Doris Duke The- International Imin Center, Keoni Auditorium. ebrates ‘awa as an important aspect of the www.hmhof.org. atre. - Courtesy: Honolulu Museum of Art Tickets: Native Books/Nä Mea Hawai‘i in Hawaiian culture. Enjoy live local music, Ward Warehouse, $25 general, $20 students educational and cultural booths, ‘awa sam- Ke Ala O Ka Hua Mele – with ID. Ticket info, info@nativebookshawaii. pling, ‘awa plants, an ‘apu (coconut shell Contemporary Hawaiian com. Event info, tedxmanoa.com. cup) making workshop, preparation demon- Music: 1970s and Beyond strations, pa‘i ‘ai and poi pounding, and food Sat., Oct. 12, 5 p.m. talk story, 7 p.m. per- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar booths. Local ‘awa bars and cafes will also formance. Festival – Westside Style be serving the public. University of Hawai‘i Join moderator Aaron Mahi along with Sun., Oct. 20, noon-6 p.m. Mänoa campus, on McCarthy Mall. Free. Larry Kimura, Palani Vaughan and Haunani Come enjoy a great time for the whole 256-5605 or kavafestival.org. Apoliona to discuss the influences of mis- family with amazing music, ‘ono food and sionaries, ali‘i and others on the evolution of interesting island crafts. More than 15 well- Nä Mele Ma‘eole – Hawaiian music. After the free talk story, püpü known Hawai‘i artists will perform, including Never Fading Songs and drinks will be available for purchase, Makana, Hi‘ikua, Dennis Kamakahi, Brother Sat., Oct. 12, and Sun., Nov. 9, 6 p.m. followed by entertainment by Weldon Noland and Maunalua with Bobby Moderow. Don’t miss the remaining two Kekauoha, Kumu Hula Kepo‘omaikalani, Hoalauna Park in ‘Ewa Beach. Free. 226- concerts in a three-concert series and the Hui Park Hula Studio. Mis- 2697 or www.slackkeyfestival.com. featuring inductees into the Hawai- sion Houses Museum. $30 presale; ian Music Hall of Fame. This $35 at the door. (808) 447-3926 or ‘Öiwi Film Festival month’s concert is themed www.missionhouses.org. Elona. Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Fri.-Wed., Nov. 8-13, 7:30 p.m., plus addi- “The Golden Era of Hawai- Museum of Art. $25 general, $20 members. tional daytime showings ian Music” featuring Music of Hawai‘i Reserved seating: $45, $40. (808) 532-8701 The first festival dedicated to the work pre-World War II music. Concert or www.honolulumuseum.org. of indigenous Hawaiian filmmakers returns The final concert, themed Wed., Oct., 16, 7:30 p.m. with a lineup of new shorts and features. A “Hawaiian Renaissance,” Every third Wednesday of TEDx Mänoa full lineup will be announced this month. follows the resurgence the month, various traditional Fri., Oct. 18, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. $10 general, $8 members, available online of the Hawaiian culture and contemporary performers Sponsored by OHA, this TEDx talk will or at the door. (Theatre opens 30 minutes – all 2013 Nä Hökü Hanohano focus on using native ingenuity, knowledge and before showtime.) An opening night recep- The Kava Festival, Oct. 12 at the Award winners – come together to wisdom to find solutions for modern-day issues tion will be held Nov. 8 at 6 with a Hawaiian UH-Ma¯noa campus, will promote all share their talents with the public. in Hawai‘i. Speakers include Malia Akutagawa food buffet and live performance. $35 gen- things ‘awa, including plant sales. This month’s concert features Shawn of the Richardson School of Law, Kälepa Bay- eral, $30 members. Honolulu Museum of - Courtesy: Dr. Mike Winter/‘Awa Livingston Moseley, with special bayan of ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Snowbird Art’s Doris Duke Theatre. 532-3033 or Development Council guests Stephen Inglis and Erika Bento of Ka Pä Hula O Ka Lei Lehua, Kamuela 532-8794 or www.honolulumuseum.org. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii na¯ hanana ‘okakopa2013 25 events

Host ha¯lau Na¯ Pua- lei O Likolehua, Islands’ history portrayed In praise led by Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Kalama Heine, on stage at by international cast of the last year’s Na¯ Lani By Katie Young Yamanaka ‘Eha¯, which hon- Recalling Hawai‘i ors four royals cel- umu Hula Roselle Where: Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 ebrated for their Keli‘ihonipua Lind- Fabulous Four broad musical tal- Bethel St. sey Bailey showcases When: 7 p.m. Nov. 9 ents. - Courtesy her interpretation of the Cost: Advance: $25 general, photo Islands’ history – from Kthe time of creation, or kumulipo, $20 seniors and children. Day to the Hawaiian people today – for of show: $30 and $25 one night only, Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 Tickets: 528-0506 or p.m., at Hawai‘i Theatre. hawaiitheatre.com This is no ordinary exhibition. By Lynn Cook Recalling Hawai‘i mixes traditional 17th annual Nä Lani ‘Ehä Kaläkaua; the men of Ka Pä Hula and contemporary Hawaiian music maintain the foundation of aloha.” n these Islands the term “Fab Featured kumu: Leina‘ala O Ka Lei Lehua led by Kumu and hula, enhanced by projected The song selection, says Bailey, Four” means something entirely Hula Snowbird Bento, honoring images and the sounds of nature. are those that most people will Kalama Heine, Snowbird Bento, different than it does to the rest of Princess Miriam Likelike; and The production features a cast of 60 recognize but might not know the the civilized world. Our fabulous Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval and two first-time entrants, the ladies dancers, chanters, actors and musi- history of. four, heavenly four, the Royal Kaleo Trinidad of Hälau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine cians from eight hälau hula from “The underlying message is IFour, comprise King David La‘amea Featured musicians: Nä Hoa under the direction of Kumu Hula Maui, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, California, aloha,” explains Savitri Kumaran, the Kamanakapu‘u Maahinulani Nala- When: 3 p.m. Nov. 10, doors Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, hon- Germany and Switzerland, who are show’s production coordinator. “It’s iaehuokalani Lumialani Kaläkaua, open at 2:30 p.m. oring Queen Lydia Lili‘uokalani, woven together under the Ka ‘Imi designed to take viewers on a journey Queen Lydia Lili‘u Loloku Wala- Where: McKinley High School and the men of Ka Leo O Laka Na‘auao O Hawai‘i Nei Institute. and show them how they are a part of nia Wewehi Kamaka‘eha, Princess auditorium I Ka Hikina O Ka Lä under the The cast comes from all over what happens in the future.” Miriam Kapili Kekäuluohi Likelike Cost: $25 direction of Kumu Hula Kaleo the world with barely any time to Adds Kumu Hula Hi‘ipoi and Prince William Pitt Leleiohoku Tickets & Info: 676-0056 or Trinidad, honoring Prince William rehearse together before putting on (Cheryl) Ho, the production’s Kalaho‘olewa. [email protected] Leleiohoku. the show. They don’t perform as managing director on O‘ahu: “At On Sunday, Nov. 10, Kumu Hula Adding “double scoops” to the separate hälau in the production, so the end, Recalling Hawai‘i leaves Leina‘ala Kalama Heine and her afternoon, a performance by the dancers must learn changes to vari- people feeling united. It celebrates dancers, the ladies of Nä Pualei O featured guests for the second half ous numbers via videos uploaded who we all are as givers, recipients Likolehua, will host the 17th annual Nä Lani ‘Ehä, will be Nä Hökü Hanohano winners Nä Hoa: Keoni to a private YouTube channel. The and perpetuators of aloha.” honoring these “Heavenly Four” composers, singers, Souza, Ikaika Blackburn and Halehaku Seabury- other kumu are also in communica- Recalling Hawai‘i has been chanters, poets and musicians. For decades they have Akaka. tion and come together periodically met with high praise and sold-out given Hawai‘i a reason to celebrate. To participate, each hälau must dance, chant and on Kaua‘i to work together in the venues in six locales, with one Heine calls the royals the most prolific compos- sing. The last requirement is often new to the dancers. spirit of laulima. audience member commenting that ers in the entire Pacific. She credits Aunty Vickie I‘i Nä Lani ‘Ehä has been credited as the cause for hälau “It’s a value system that isn’t it should be seen by school children Rodrigues with giving her the idea of the celebra- to “make a joyful noise.” Heine says: “If they can limited to Hawaiians,” says across the state. tion. “She said in days past they had a competition chant, they can sing. They just have to get comfort- Bailey, who is regarded as one of That comment motivated Bailey among themselves, a small hö‘ike to challenge one able with it.” The event also provides an opportunity the renaissance teachers of hula to take her production one step fur- another’s talent, and that her dream was to see that for hälau members to research, learn and write. The and Hawaiian culture, believing in ther. She is now working with a few happen again.” Heine accepted the task, and 17 years research component fills the promise Heine made to authentic, hands-on learning. “The Department of Education teachers, later the audience and the hälau reap the reward of Rodrigues, for both dancers and audiences to learn. function of a community is based school students and other members her dedication. As the months pass, Heine says she “gently on awareness. This is how our of the institute on supplementary Heine invites three hälau, two groups with male reminds” each kumu, “I call and ask how they are value system is passed on.” written materials and a CD teach- dancers and one with women and her own ladies doing, do they have questions.” By September they Each dance or oli is accom- ing tool inspired by lessons from complete the list. This is a noncompetitive event. “In need to have their written description, and the words panied by images projected on a the Recalling Hawai‘i production. January I make the invitation and ask them to pick the to chant and mele, ready for printing in the concert screen and nature sounds to help For more information on Ka ‘Imi royal they want to honor. After the three choose, our program. The concert ticket price is kept affordable portray what is in the dance. In a Na‘auao O Hawai‘i Nei Institute, hälau, the host, takes the last.” The hälau select a mele, and funds are set aside each year to use toward the fast-paced world, “people get bored visit kaimi.org. ¢ a chant and a hula, bringing back old pieces. They also event the next year. Even though McKinley High very quickly,” says Bailey. “So we have the option of composing something new to honor School auditorium is large, Heine encourages folks thought about what would be the Katie Young Yamanaka, a Hilo- the work of their choice.” The invitation is extended to get their tickets because this concert is part history best way to present our culture and based freelance writer whose work for four years and, in the case of Manu Boyd, and lesson, part hula study and all fun. ¢ history to a community that needs appears in local, national and inter- others, they re-upped for many more years. to be in a fast pace? We use sev- national publications, is a former This year the concert will feature Nä Pualei O Lynn Cook is a local freelance journalist sharing the eral different ‘devices’ to keep the associate editor and columnist for Likolehua led by Heine, honoring King David arts and culture of Hawai‘i with a global audience. audience’s interest while we still MidWeek. 26 ‘okakopa2013 na¯ hanana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] events native hawaiian » news | features | events laughed and cried at Legend of Ko‘olau readings on Kaua‘i, where A singular man’s story Ko‘olau was born and raised. “I’m honored to be cast in this historic role,” the Kamehameha Schools grad- told in a one-man play uate says. “I truly believe this could be the start of a Native Hawaiian actors’ ‘Legend of Ko‘olau’ tour company – which is important if we want to develop stories about our- begins Nov. 9 in Maui selves, whether theatrical or in film.” The play was written by veteran newspaper journalist Gary Kubota, By Treena Shapiro author of To Honor Mau: Voyage of the Höküle‘a through Micronesia. he enduring story of Legend of Ko‘olau is the first Hawaiian cowboy Kaluai- Veteran newspaper journalist Gary Kubota, play for Kubota, who is also a song- koolau’s fight against center, wrote the play “Legend of Ko‘olau,” writer and poet. exile to Kalaupapa has starring Ed Ka‘ahea, right. Keo Woolford, The playwright says Ko‘olau inspired writers and play- left, directs. - Photo: Lisa Asato began as a film project with a friend, wrightsT for more than a century. but ultimately Kubota couldn’t see One of the most recent retellings writing it for mainstream America. is Gary Kubota’s one-man play PLAY DATES “I followed my muse, and my muse Legend of Ko‘olau, which will pre- said let this guy speak, give this • Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s miere Nov. 9 at the Maui Arts & Hawaiian working class cowboy a Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 chance to tell his side of the story. Theater. The performance is one in p.m. Nov. 9 A one-man play is the purest form a statewide tour funded by a grant • Aloha Theatre in Kona on to do it,” he describes. “My friend is from the National Performance Hawai‘i Island at 3 p.m. Dec. 29 still waiting on the film script.” Readings of the play have elicited laughter and tears on Kaua‘i, where Ko‘olau, right, pic- Network of New Orleans. • Waimea Historic Theater on That doesn’t necessarily mean only tured with his family, was born and raised. - Courtesy: Hawai‘i State Archives Kaua‘i the weekend of March 1 Hawai‘i audiences will get to see the • Hawai‘i Theatre on O‘ahu the play, however. The National Per- weekend of May 16 formance Network of New Orleans For more information, visit funded Legend of Ko‘olau in hope legendofkoolau.com and view that it will reach a broad audience. “NPN has given us a grant to create audience responses at http:// the play, and, in addition, promised to bit.ly/1exWaW5. Tickets go on match local donations,” Kubota says. sale Oct. 5. “The donations are tax deductible and come with perks. Everything is pointed toward touring nationally.” Based on true events dating back Asked what it’s like to see his play to 1893, the play tells a story of love come to life, Kubota says, “I think and survival against the backdrop of back to 1972 near the start of the the overthrow of the Hawaiian mon- Hawaiian renaissance, when hundreds archy. Ko‘olau is a cowboy diagnosed of community members and students with Hansen’s disease who fights the occupied the University of Hawai‘i- rebel militia who overthrew Queen Mänoa to demand an Ethnic Studies Lili‘uokalani and wants to exile Program – Hawaiians, Chinese, Jap- Ko‘olau and his son to the leper set- anese, Portuguese, Filipinos, Puerto tlement at Kalaupapa. Ko‘olau kills Ricans, as well as Caucasian sup- a deputy sheriff, then with help from porters,” Kubota says. “I remember a his wife, Pi‘ilani, manages to evade banner strung from the second floor 50 soldiers and deputies armed with saying, ‘Our History, Our Way.’ ” a Krupp cannon. He adds, “We owe a lot to these The play stars Ed Ka‘ahea, a people – many who have passed member of the former comedy troupe since then. I feel fortunate to have Booga Booga and one of the found- come this far.” ¢ ers of Mänoa Valley Theatre. Ka‘ahea has a number of dramatic roles to his Treena Shapiro, a freelance writer, credit, including a turn at Shakespeare is a former reporter for the Honolulu in the Park in New York City. Star-Bulletin and Honolulu Adver- Ka‘ahea says that audiences have tiser. ‘okakopa2013 27 OHA seeks island burial council applicants HA is seeking qualified tative seat. This will help prevent VIEW A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF STUNNING NI‘IHAU SHELL LEI, applicants to recom- future disruptions in service due to mend that the governor quorum issues when seats become BISHOP MUSEUM’S OWN NI‘IHAU COLLECTION, AND LEARN ABOUT appoint to the island vacant if current members are not burial councils. The able to complete their terms. THE TINY CREATURES THAT MAKE THESE PRECIOUS SHELLS. Odeadline to submit applications to OHA’s recommendation is based OHA is Oct. 18. on an applicant’s “understanding of OHA is currently focusing on the culture, history, burial beliefs, October 26, 2013 filling critical vacancies on the customs, and practices of the native councils so that they may uphold Hawaiians” in the region they seek their important kuleana of pro- to represent. THROUGH January 27, 2014 tecting iwi küpuna. However, our If you are interested in apply- long-term goal is to create a pool ing for a nomination to your island of candidates qualified and willing burial council, visit www.oha.org/ to serve for every regional represen- burialcouncils. ¢

Museum leadership, we invoked Iwi Repatriation our ‘aumäkua, the küpuna trapped Continued from page 19 in the Museum, and the küpuna we repatriated. We asked that could come from “an act of Parlia- they kökua (assist); and they did,” ment.” It was a lofty approach that recalled Ayau. for the time was out of reach. But “It was a productive meeting. The Ayau began brainstorming what he Museum assured that they would might convey, if ever he had the cease further research and amend Parliament’s attention. Museum policy so Hui Mälama, a Hui Mälama persisted in the cultural rather than scientific entity, intervening years, presenting the could be in the presence of the iwi Museum with new analyses and and obtain relevant information,” potential solutions. But the Museum said Ayau. wouldn’t budge. And neither did As much as there was to be grate- Hui Mälama. “Uncle Ed and Aunty ful for, disappointment lingered Pua taught us: ‘You gotta believe with the three, for they were disal- first, then it will happen. Believe in lowed from addressing the küpuna your küpuna and thereby yourself, on this trip. As they wandered the for their mana resides in you.’ We vast halls trying to sense where the never stopped believing.” küpuna might be, they spotted one Sponsored by Hawaiian Malacological Society, Hiroaki Elaine & Lawrence Kono Foundation, By 1999, Nihipali and Ayau felt of the three Museum officials they and Rapozo Kama‘aina Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. they needed to develop a closer had just met with. He was now ges- relationship with the küpuna at the turing discreetly for them to follow Museum and with the Museum’s him. He led them to a door, nodded leadership. The two traveled to at it and quickly left. London with the wahine balance of Just outside the locked door, the PACIFIC HALL Hui Mälama, Nihipali’s wife, Ipö. Nihipalis and Ayau tied on their By this point, Hui Mälama held black kïhei and began offering NOW OPEN! stronger ground in the negotiation. pule. EXPLORE MOANANUIAKEA, O CEANIA, IN OUR It had emerged as a respected native “I could feel them,” said Ipö Nihi- organization, having then repatri- pali. “Their longing to be home made NEWLY RENOVATED TWO-STORY GALLERY. ated over 5,000 individuals from us uë (cry). We felt their ‘eha (pain). 39 institutions across Hawai‘i, the They knew why we had come. They U.S., Germany, Canada and Aus- were reaching out to us just as we tralia. B P B M “Before we met with the See Iwi Repatriation on page 33 1525 B������ S����� (808) 847-3511 ���.������������.��� 28 ‘okakopa2013 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news briefs native hawaiian » news | features | events informational sessions being held at E Kala Mai Corbett Kalama recognized by OHA various locations on O‘ahu. The phone number for the The meeting schedule is as follows: Pünäwai Program on Hawai‘i • 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Waimänalo Dis- Island is (808) 961-7050. An trict Park, 48-415 Hïhïmanu St. article in the September issue • 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Honolulu listed an incorrect number. Habitat Re-Store, 922 Austin Lane, KWO regrets the error. #C1, in Honolulu. • 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Waiähole Elementary School, 48-215 Waiä- Scholarship ‘Aha hole Valley Road in Käne‘ohe. The nonprofit builds homes for The highly popular Scholarship low-income families who participate ‘Aha will return in November as a in building the home and then buy way to encourage Native Hawaiian the home from Habitat for the cost of students to pursue higher education. construction through a 20-year, no- The fairs help high school and interest loan serviced by Habitat. college students, parents, teachers, For more information, call 538-7070 counselors and anyone interested or visit www.honoluluhabitat.org. in finding out more about scholar- ships and financial aid, eligibility Kaho‘olawe ecosystem and applications. The series is tentatively set to grant begin Nov. 7 on O‘ahu and travel statewide through early 2014. The Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve For more information and a Commission has received a two- schedule, please see the Novem- year grant from the Hawai‘i ber issue of Ka Wai Ola as well as Department of Health and the U.S. OHA’s website, www.oha.org. Environmental Protection Agency OHA Ka Pouhana, CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe, left, presents a resolution of appreciation from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to Cor- to restore native ecosystems on the Akana lawsuit bett Kalama, thanking him “for his dedicated leadership and service to our Native Hawaiian beneficiaries.” Kalama has served on the island’s northern slopes. board of OHA’s Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund and was “paramount in creating a partnership between the Office of Hawaiian Work in the 108.7-acre project Office of Hawaiian Affairs Affairs and First Hawaiian Bank for the 2007 launch of the OHA Ma¯lama Loan Program, funded through the Native Hawaiian Loan site in the Hakioawa watershed Trustee Rowena Akana is suing the Fund, and serviced by First Hawaiian Bank as its strategic lending partner,” the resolution says. Since 2007, the Ma¯lama Loan Pro- will include soil-erosion control, Board of Trustees saying access gram has issued 1,863 loans to Native Hawaiians totaling $34.2 million. Kalama, who is highly regarded in the business community, planting native shrubs and remov- to executive session minutes is is a Kamehameha Schools trustee and former trustee for the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center and University of Hawai‘i Founda- ing non-native weeds, in addition unreasonably cumbersome and tion, among others. He recently retired as a First Hawaiian Bank executive vice president to join the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foun- to monitoring work. Volunteers procedures to get the minutes of dation. - Photo: Francine Murray from around the state will assist the closed-door sessions were never with the restoration work and properly adopted by the board. from Maui County. of Transportation, Federal Highway the “simple magic of professional learn appropriate cultural protocol Akana filed the lawsuit in mid- Construction Career Days pro- Administration and other federal and networking.” under the guidance of experienced September in state court. vides students with hands-on state agencies, labor unions, trade Exhibitors include the U.S. Small Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Com- The lawsuit is asking Akana be experience with construction equip- associations and the private sector. Business Administration, Chami- mission access guides and staff given unfettered access to minutes ment and tools and gives them the For more information about the nade University, Internal Revenue members. of executive sessions. opportunity to learn about various event, visit www.hawaiiccd.com. Service, Bank of Hawai‘i, Minority An estimated 1.9 million tons of OHA declined comment on the construction fields from industry and Business Development Agency and soil erodes from Kaho‘olawe each lawsuit until the matter can be trade representatives. Students get a Hawai‘i Small Business Fair Pacific Gateway Center. year, due to its history as a ranching reviewed with legal counsel. chance to operate heavy equipment, Registration closes Oct. 4 by area, grazing area for invasive goats such as bulldozers, cranes, cement The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ phone at 945-1430 or online via and its use as a former bombing range Construction Career Day mixers and backhoes, and to ask Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan smallbizfair2013.eventbrite.com; by the U.S. Navy for 50 years. questions about prospective careers. Fund will be among the many however walk-ins will be accommo- OHA has awarded a $4,000 “We are honored to be a recipient exhibitors at the 2013 Hawai‘i dated on a space-available basis. Benefit golf tournament ‘Ahahui Grant to the nonprofit of this award,” said Melanie Martin, Small Business Fair, 8:30 a.m. to 1 For information, call 945-1430 Hawai‘i Construction Career Days Hawai‘i CCD president. “OHA’s p.m. Oct. 12 at Chaminade Univer- or 694-8332. The public is invited to the inau- to help defray costs for Läna‘i and generous award will allow us to sity’s Henry Hall in Honolulu. gural E Ala Voyaging Canoe golf Moloka‘i students to travel to the continue our mission of providing The free Small Business Fair, Honolulu Habitat tournament and dinner banquet event at the University of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i’s youth with an insight to “Launch Your Dreams into Real- Nov. 15 at Mäkaha Valley Country Maui campus. the many careers available in the ity,” offers more than two dozen for Humanity Club. The seventh annual Construction multifaceted construction industry.” workshops covering topics such The tournament starts at noon, Career Days on Oct. 18 expects to In addition to OHA, the Hawai`i as business plans, starting a food Learn more about becoming a followed by a Hawaiian dinner at attract more than 900 high school CCD organization has also part- truck/culinary business, crowd- homeowner with Honolulu Habi- 5 p.m. Banquet tickets are $40 per and community college students nered with the Hawai‘i Department funding and angel investors, and tat for Humanity through hourlong person. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii Ho‘olaha Lehulehu ‘okakopa2013 29 Public NOTICE Registration deadline is Nov. 1. council. It is also seeking an admin- For a complete job description and Program provides car loans for high degree. Sponsors, prizes and other types of istrative assistant. information on the administrative low- to moderate-income families Services include financial liter- support are also being sought. There are three vacancies on assistant application process, e-mail who don’t qualify for a loan from a acy education – covering budgeting, This event will benefit the E Ala the 21-member council of Native Lisa Beardsley at [email protected]. conventional lender. shopping tips, credit card debt and Voyaging Canoe Educational Fund Hawaiian education service pro- NHEC was organized under an The moderate-interest loans can savings plans – as well as setting and will be put toward restoration viders and consumers. NHEC Act of Congress through the Native be used for a variety of vehicle- goals and assessing transportation materials for the canoe, which is interested in applicants from Hawaiian Education Act to assess related expenses such as buying a needs, including bus or ride-sharing will serve students of all ages on all islands, representing ‘öpio to the extent to which education pro- car or car repairs. Loans are capped options. the Wai‘anae Coast. For more küpuna. grams meet the needs of Native at $6,000 for purchases and $750 The Pathways to Work Loan information, visit state Sen. Maile If you are interested in serving as Hawaiians; to coordinate educa- for repairs. Program is administered by the Shimabukuro’s blog, 21maile.com. a Native Hawaiian Education Coun- tional services to Native Hawaiians; The loan program aims to help nonprofit Child & Family Service, cil member, please email nhec@ and to report and recommend to families improve their financial sit- with funding support from Hawai‘i Education Council nhec.org to request an application federal, state and local agencies uation and give them a better option Community Foundation, Hawaiian form. Completed applications must about resources to address Native than turning to predatory lenders. Electric Industries and the Office of The Native Hawaiian Educa- be submitted by Oct. 31. Hawaiian educational needs. To be eligible, you must be 18 Hawaiian Affairs. tion Council is seeking individuals The council is also searching or older, meet income limits, have For more information, call (808) interested in developing and per- for an administrative assistant to Car loan program dependent children and either be 681-1430 or visit www.childand- petuating excellence in Native provide clerical support to the exec- working at least 19 hours a week familyservice.org/pathways Hawaiian education to serve on the utive director and staff of NHEC. The Pathways to Work Loan or going to school to earn apost- towork.html. ¢

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR Office, 1099 Alakea Street, Suite Native Hawaiian Organizations wildland fire. to contact Valerie Russell, Cultural PROPOSALS FOR THE 1700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. and Native Hawaiian descendants Native Hawaiian Organizations Resources Specialist, NRCS Pacific HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT Interested parties are advised to with lineal or cultural ties to, cul- and Native Hawaiian descendants Islands Area (808-541-2600 x136; PROJECT HART ARCHAEO- visit the City’s website at http:// tural knowledge of or concerns for, with lineal or cultural ties to, cul- [email protected]) by LOGICAL AND CULTURAL www.honolulu.gov/pur for the and cultural or religious attachment tural knowledge of or concerns for, October 31, 2013. MONITORING FOR PROJ- solicitation notice. Questions may to the project area are encouraged and cultural or religious attachment USDA is an equal opportunity ECT-WIDE CONSTRUCTION be directed to: transitmailbox@ to contact Valerie Russell, Cultural to the project area are encouraged employer and provider. ¢ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS honolulu.gov. Resources Specialist, NRCS Pacific NO. RFP-HRT-646515 Islands Area (808-541-2600 x136; CONSULTATION NOTIFICA- [email protected]) by The Honolulu Authority for TION – SECTION 106 OF October 31, 2013. THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Rapid Transportation (HART) is THE NATIONAL HISTORIC USDA is an equal opportunity seeking proposals from qualified PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) employer and provider. consultants to provide professional – KALAMAKAPALA AND MÄLAMA LOAN PROGRAM services in Archaeological and Cul- KALAMAWAIAWAAWA CONSULTATION NOTIFICA- 7ITHªTHEª/(!ª-ÊLAMAª,OAN ªYOUªCANªSTARTªORªIMPROVEªYOURª tural Monitoring for project-wide AHUPUA‘A, SOUTH KONA TION – SECTION 106 OF construction. 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Other services include Resources Conservation Service TMK (2) 5-2-011:022 QUICK FACTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: following procedures for “post- (NRCS) proposes a series of conser- sªª,OANªPURPOSESªINCLUDEª"USINESS ª sª)$ªDEMONSTRATINGª(AWAI@IªRESIDENCY (OMEª)MPROVEMENT ª%DUCATION sª0ROOFªOFª.ATIVEª(AWAIIANªANCESTRY review discoveries” in accordance vation actions via the Environmental The United States Department sª,OANªPRODUCTªISªlªXEDª sª#OMPLETEDªAPPLICATION with 36 CRF 800.13 and HAR Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural sª!MORTIZEDªOVERªªYEARS sªªªYEARSªOFªPERSONALBUSINESSªTAXESªIFª Chapter 13-280, and to perform data (#7492511300M). The proposed Resources Conservation Service sª,OANSªUPªTOª  REQUESTINGª ªORªMORE recovery to gather additional infor- actions are intended to remove inva- (NRCS) proposes various conserva- sªª(AWAI@IªFEE SIMPLEªREALªESTATEªIFª mation regarding the HRTP project sive plant species and to facilitate the tion activities via the Environmental REQUESTINGª ªORªMORE area’s previously documented as reestablishment of native plants and Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) archaeological historic properties. habitat. The project location is TMK (#7492511303X). The project Lastly, should be able to study and (3) 8-2-011:002, Kalamakapala and location is TMK (2) 5-2-011:022, WHERE TO APPLY: record, collect samples, and per- Kalamawaiawaawa Ahupua‘a, South Kahanui 1 Ahupua‘a, Kona District, sª&IRSTª(AWAIIANª"ANKªBRANCH form detailed sample analysis that Kona District, Island of Hawai‘i. Island of Moloka‘i. The proposed sªª!VAILABLEªONLINEªHTTPSWWWFHBCOMLOANS BUS OHAHTM may refine the characteristics, func- The proposed conservation actions conservation actions require the tion, and age of use and geographic require the use of hand tools and use of hand tools and a backhoe For assistance, go to oha.org extent of properties. herbicides to remove invasive plant to remove invasive plants (Kiawe), or call the OHA Mälama Loan Sealed proposals in response to species, the stockpiling and chipping followed by the stockpiling and Program at 808-594-1924. Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i this Request for Proposals are due of removed vegetation, and the use chipping of removed vegetation. oha.org no later than 2:00 PM (HST) on of hand tools to facilitate the planting These planned conservation actions Oct 18, 2013 at the HART Project of native plants. are intended to control the risk of ª+API@OLANIª"LVDª3UITEªªsªª(ONOLULU ª(AWAI@Iªªsª 30 ‘okakopa2013 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events The Kalaupapa Memorial Many ‘mahalos’ on Kaua‘i and an Open House Trustee’s note: This by searching other registers, loha from piko hale (house dedica- column was written by letters, petitions and consult- Kaua‘i and tion) Valerie Monson, staunch ing with family members. We Ni‘ihau! • Kahu Wayne Vidinha Board of advocate and board are already using this infor- In August, of Ke Akua Mana Church Trustees member of Ka ‘Ohana O mation to help descendants Kaua‘i had a for the office blessing Kalaupapa. learn about their Kalaupapa Alot to showcase for the • Chair Colette Machado küpuna. OHA Board of Trustees, and Vice Chair Oz Stender, Colette Y. Machado lans for the Kalau- Colette Y. The ‘Ohana has also been Administration and our Dan who presented a Hawaiian Chairperson, Trustee, papa Memorial, a working with the National larger community. We had flag and nameplate for Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i longtime dream Machado Park Service (NPS) on com- an office blessing for our Ahuna Trustee Cataluna Tel: 808.594.1837 of the Kalaupapa pliance processes to move new office, our Commu- • Mayor Bernard Car- Fax: 808.594.0212 community, took a Chairperson, forward in collaboration on nity Meeting and our BOT Trustee, valho, who presented a Email: [email protected] Pbig step forward when the Trustee Moloka‘i the memorial. At the request meeting. We all know to Kaua‘i and proclamation for Trustee ————— Board of Land and Natural and La-na‘i of the Kalaupapa community, make one event a success Ni‘ihau Cataluna Oz Stender Resources unanimously Kalaupapa National Histori- takes many hands, and so • Councilmember Mel Vice Chair, At-large approved a 65-year lease cal Park was created in 1980. it took even more to put on Rapozo, who presented a Tel: 808.594.1877 to Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa The ‘Ohana feels it is essen- three successful events in certificate on behalf of the Fax: 808.594.1853 for the site of the Kalaupapa Memo- tial to work hand-in-hand with NPS rapid succession. Kaua‘i County Council Email: [email protected] rial and the surrounding grounds. for the success of the project and Ever since I was sworn into office • Hälau Ka Lei Mokihana o ————— “This was a great day for us,” said is seeking to develop a cooperative at my investiture in December 2012, I Leina‘ala for performing opening Dan Ahuna Boogie Kahilihiwa, president of the agreement with NPS regarding the have wanted to do something to honor protocols at our community meet- Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau ‘Ohana. “We were so happy that Land operations and maintenance of the and say mahalo to my predecessor, ing Tel: 808-594-1751 Board members could see the passion memorial like NPS has with its other former Trustee Don Cataluna, who • High Tech Youth Network, Hui Email: [email protected] and commitment from so many of us nonprofit park partners. served for almost 13 years as OHA’s Mälama o Käneiolouma, Anahola ————— with the ‘Ohana to see our memorial The 5.9 acres of the former Baldwin Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau trustee. This goal Farmers and Ranchers Association, Rowena Akana come to life.” Home site are under the jurisdic- was finally realized when we had a and Anahola Homesteaders Council Trustee, At-large The memorial will be built on tion of the Department of Land and combined office blessing and recog- for their community presentations Tel: 808.594.1860 the site of the former Baldwin Boys Natural Resources, so approval of a nition ceremony for Trustee Cataluna. • Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha for Fax: 808.594.0209 Home across the road from St. Phi- 65-year lease by the Land Board was Unfortunately, his poor health pre- opening hïmeni and protocols for our Email: [email protected] lomena Church, also known as Father important. The Land Board granted vented him from attending in person, BOT meeting ————— Damien’s Church. This location was the lease with two benchmarks: that but his wife, Dorothy Cataluna, was • Kaua‘i Fire Department’s Fire Peter Apo selected, in large part, because it has the memorial be built within 10 years on hand to represent Trustee Cataluna. Prevention Bureau for their hands-on Trustee, O‘ahu long been the preferred site of the and that the ‘Ohana prepare a man- So beloved is Trustee Cataluna by our demonstrations in their mobile train- Tel: 808.594.1854 majority of Kalaupapa residents. agement plan within 20 years. Kaua‘i community that the mayor, ing unit. Fax: 808.594.1864 The community asked Ka ‘Ohana Land Board members were struck entire County Council and three of our And mahalo to all the people that Email: [email protected] O Kalaupapa to make the memorial by the personal testimonies. Support state representatives joined me, seven helped by preparing and running ————— a reality. The Hawai‘i congressional letters came from OHA, former Gov. of our other eight trustees and senior these events, plus everyone who Haunani Apoliona, MSW delegation led the effort to get The John Waihe‘e as chair of the Native staff from our Administration. attended and shared with us. Trustee, At-large Kalaupapa Memorial Act passed and Hawaiian Roll Commission, Maui OHA’s Neighbor Island community And finally, I want to invite anyone Tel: 808.594.1886 signed into law by President Barack County Mayor Alan Arakawa and the meetings are an annual opportunity for who will be on Kaua‘i to an Open Email: [email protected] Obama in 2009. The law stated that Rev. Charles Buck, Hawai‘i Confer- beneficiaries to share their mana‘o House we will be hosting from 10 ————— the ‘Ohana will be responsible for ence Minister of the United Church and have their voices heard by the a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at our Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey raising all the necessary funds. of Christ. Also providing testimony trustees. I really appreciated all the newly relocated OHA Kaua‘i Office Trustee, Maui The memorial will list the names of were Don Reeser and Henry Law, people who came to our meeting at at 4405 Kukui Grove St., across from Tel: 808.594.1858 everyone who was isolated at Kalau- former NPS superintendents, who Wilcox Elementary School. While Kukui Grove Center. Many people Fax: 808.594.1864 papa because of government policies are members of the ‘Ohana Memo- you brought some tough issues for us still haven’t been to the new office, Email: [email protected] regarding leprosy from 1866 to 1969. rial Committee. Family members to consider, like GMO, the Blue Hole so I hope this low-key event will get ————— Of the estimated 8,000 people sent and descendants spoke about the water diversion, funding needs and you to come visit and see some of Robert K. Lindsey Jr. to Kalaupapa, fewer than 1,000 have need for a 65-year lease. One ‘Ohana Kana‘iolowalu Native Hawaiian Roll the services that are available such Trustee, Hawai‘i marked tombstones so most of the leader carried her 2-year-old son and Commission, it was done in a respect- as: computer, copier, fax, meeting Tel: 808.594.1855 names of those who created the his- another brought her grandson to show ful manner. This respect and aloha for area, OHA Consumer Micro-Loan Fax: 808.594.1883 tory of Kalaupapa are missing from that the ‘Ohana will go on for future each other is important because we Program, OHA Hawaiian Registry Email: [email protected] the landscape. generations. have Hawaiians on both sides of these Program and more. Really, this is a ————— To begin gathering the names, the Once the memorial has been built, and other issues facing our people. chance to stop by, say hello and see John D. Waihe‘e IV ‘Ohana launched The Kalaupapa the ‘Ohana envisions that family Here are some specific mahalos what it’s like on a normal business Trustee, At-large Names Project in 2007. Since then, members will serve as docents and I want to share for helping to make day. It’s also a great opportunity to Tel: 808.594.1876 the ‘Ohana has compiled a list of guides at the memorial, sharing the these three events a success: just talk story – that’s how we know Fax: 808.594.0208 more than 7,000 people who were stories of their ancestors that will • Ka Hale Pono for all the ‘ono what’s going on and what’s important Email: [email protected] sent to Kalaupapa – and is now in the help the names of Kalaupapa live food at all three events to you. E komo mai! process of double-checking spellings again. ¢ • Dr. Kalani Akana for the ‘oki Mahalo nui loa! ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele ‘okakopa2013 31 trustee messsages HCDA Part 1 – HCDA is not a good neighbor Buying back the national legacy to build a nation no‘ai kakou… n managing the OHA invest- the most significant cultural In 2012, when • The HCDA said they are ment portfolio, there is an sites on O‘ahu. These uplands, OHA received its concerned about the views of investment category estab- located near Wahiawa, were Kakaako lands our community. If this were lished by the global investor a place where chiefs were in our settlement true, they would agree with community termed MRI, or born and where famed chiefs ‘Awith the state over past-due OHA’s plans to minimize the IMission Related Investment. lived. Wahiawa is translated ceded land revenues, OHA was impact of large boats docking MRI deviates from the normal as “place of rumbling.” It is not appraised that the Hawaii in front of our property and stockholder-driven invest- said that Wahiawa is where Community Development Rowena allow OHA to design its own ments in that the return is not Peter thunderstorms, the voices of Authority (HCDA), which has Akana culturally appropriate sense measured strictly by financial Apo the ancestral gods, welcomed jurisdiction over development of place that would be accept- return (although in some cases an offspring of divine rank. in the area, planned to lease Trustee, At-large able for everyone. When OHA it can be). Trustee, Being the center of the island, the harbor in Kakaako for 50 conducted community meet- O‘ahu Kükaniloko is also symbolic of years to a California-based ings regarding the Kakaako For a number of years, OHA the piko (navel cord) and thus, marina operator and increase the boats land acquisition, the community was has been active in acquiring birth. slips to 243. supportive in strong part due to OHA’s properties for their cultural For the past year, OHA has been commitment to develop the area using value to the Hawaiian people and what Pahua Heiau in Hawai‘i Kai is located negotiating with the HCDA to get them Hawaiian concepts and sense of place. we expect will someday be the Hawaiian at the foot of the Kamilo Iki ridge. It is to compromise on their plans to put Nation. The OHA mission, as a place- believed to have been built in the 14th “finger piers” in front of our - Fisher Next steps holder until such time that a nation is century and is dedicated to the god of man’s Wharf property. On Aug. 5, 2013, OHA must continue to object to the reborn, includes pursuing initiatives that agriculture. OHA received a letter from HCDA stat- current finger piers design and not fall restore the geo-cultural dignity of the ing they will not make any compromises victim to HCDA’s threats. If HCDA goes nation by physically defining it. Build- Wao Kele o Puna is the forested upland to their plans and expects OHA to be a forward with signing any lease, OHA ing an inventory of properties that speak rain belt of the district of Puna. At 27,775 “good neighbor” and accept their plan should consider suing the HCDA. to the national history and in which acres, it is home to the largest expanse of for our property. are embedded the spiritual soul of the lowland tropical forest remaining in the OHA should also appeal to the state nation is very much a fiduciary duty of Hawaiian Islands, and the entire United Here are some of the specific con- Legislature to revisit the powers it has OHA. So many of our wahi pana (sacred States. It is a vital part of our island’s cerns I have with the HCDA’s Aug. 5, given to HCDA and, if necessary, start places) were lost to the Hawaiian people watershed and is a haven of diversity, 2013, letter: a community-based campaign to reform in the colonizing of the Kingdom, it with many species that remain to be the HCDA and prevent any further irre- seems appropriate for OHA to reacquire documented. This is also an area of great • HCDA considers OHA a “sister sponsible development. as many as we can by just buying them cultural importance to Native Hawaiians, agency” but they are forcing OHA to back. The time for begging is pau. who use it to gather plants for traditional accept a plan in which we have no oppor- HCDA doesn’t appear to understand crafts, medicine and ceremonial uses. tunity for providing input. If HCDA true Hawaiian values and the desires These are some of the properties now wants OHA to be a “good neighbor,” of the broader community regarding in the OHA land inventory: Palauea is a 20-acre property donated they should first recognize OHA as an Kakaako. All they seem interested in is to OHA to be maintained as a cultural equal partner in developing the harbor making the most money they can out of Waimea Valley was carved by rain preserve between the towns of Kïhei area in front of Fisherman’s Wharf. Kewalo Basin – with or without OHA. and wind from the flank of the Ko‘olau and Mäkena along the west coast of Mountain range some two million years Maui. It features an ancient fishing vil- • OHA would be willing to go along If HCDA is really concerned about ago. With its range of habitats stretching lage and agricultural sites tied to Native with the HCDA’s finger pier plan if we getting the maximum dollars for from the dry, salty seashore to the cool, Hawaiian culture, and is managed by the could have at least two slips in front of Kakaako, they would not be leasing the misty uplands, it is home to a vast array University of Hawai‘i Maui College. The our Fisherman’s Wharf property. How- whole harbor to a mainland developer of ferns, flowering plants, invertebrates, property offers invaluable insights on the ever, the HCDA responded that the for 50 years for only $45 million. This stream life and birds, including the traditional Hawaiian landscape. lands of Kewalo Basin are submerged measly figure is criminal! The state endangered ‘alae ‘ula, a black water bird lands and the state is unable to convey will lose out as well as OHA beneficia- with a red shield. Waimea Valley is one The purchase by Hawaiians of these fee simple interests in any of the slips. ries. So who is really benefiting from of the best places on O‘ahu to look for properties reminds us of the words of The HCDA needs to realize that all this deal? Time to ask questions of the native species while strolling to a lovely Kamehameha III: Ua mau ke ea o ka submerged lands are “ceded” and that HCDA and the state! waterfall and natural pool, and enjoying ‘äina i ka pono. The sovereignty of the Native Hawaiians are a part-benefi- the many peacocks, the favorite bird of land is perpetuated in righteousness. ¢ ciary under the state Constitution. The Aloha Ke Akua.¢ Princess Ka‘iulani. Kakaako lands conveyed to OHA are Read more, get links and contact me at on submerged lands – it’s all landfill. It Interested in Hawaiian issues and Kükaniloko Birthstones is one of www.PeterApo.com. appears the HCDA doesn’t have a true OHA? Please visit my website at www. understanding of Native Hawaiian rights rowenaakana.org for more information and who OHA represents. or e-mail me at [email protected]. 32 ‘okakopa2013 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events No ku‘u Kapononuiohoapili Ni‘ihau: The struggle to preserve a way of life loha e nä ‘öiwi had hoped to have four children; ime travel may not Gil Kahele and Brickwood Galu- ‘ölino, nä pulapula a they were blessed with only one be a reality yet, but I teria and Rep. Faye Hanohano. Häloa, mai Hawai‘i child of their own – a daughter had the opportunity Also there were Esther Kia‘äina, a Ni‘ihau, puni ke ao who gave birth to four children of to get something of a deputy director of DLNR, Les mälamalama. her own before she passed at age sense of life long ago Kuloloia, po‘o of the ‘Aha Moku AIn this month’s KWO, Tütü 65. But Tütü is quick to reaffirm, onT a recent visit to the island of Advisory Committee, Leimana Eliza Ka‘imihana recalls her “My husband’s first child is my Ni‘ihau. I got there from Kaua‘i DaMate, executive director of the “makua and kupuna” days son and he always referred to me by helicopter – a first for me. ‘Aha Moku Advisory Committee, alongside the lifetime shared Haunani as Mom.” Once on the island, I quickly dis- Carmen “Hulu” along with OHA Trustees Dan with Henry Kapononuiohoapili Apoliona, MSW The couple moved to their two- covered that the standard mode Lindsey Ahuna of Kaua‘i, and myself. Näho‘eu. bedroom home in Papakölea in of transportation for the island- We met with the entire village Sadly, when it was no longer Trustee, the late ’50s and Näho‘eu would ers was on foot or on bicycles. Trustee, Maui community in the one dining hall feasible for Tütü Eliza to remain At-large always remind Eliza, “If your No cars. No paved roads – a nov- mentioned earlier! with her kupuna on Hawai‘i hand lazy, you no can do noth- elty for someone like me who is It was clear to me that the Island, her mother, Rachel, urged ing, but if your hand no lazy, you used to city life. Hawaiians on Ni‘ihau were happy about a return home. With agreement can do something.” And in that We landed next to beautiful beaches of their way of life and passionate about pro- and kökua from half-brother Benjamin spirit, working with focus and consistency, white sand, the shimmering bare expanse tecting it from outside threats. And the and his wife, Tütü departed and returned the young couple prospered. When not at spotted here and there with monk seals. I outside threat they were most concerned to Honolulu. their day jobs, they grew fruit trees and was greeted by Bruce Robinson and was about that day was the encroachments on Tütü states: “Not too long after my return planted. They worked hard and enjoyed transported in an army vehicle – one of their shoreline by fishermen from other to Honolulu, Henry, who was a friend of the fruits of that labor, in self-sufficiency. just three on the island – to the Village. islands. my mother’s, inquired about me, saying Näho‘eu passed on Dec. 27, 1977. The open truck afforded a good view of “The ocean is our refrigerator,” they he had not seen me all aspects of the island. Wild pigs roamed said. “It is where we go daily to get what around before. My free. I was thrilled to catch sight of an we need for our meals.” So, they watch mother explained eland, a type of antelope, introduced to with mounting alarm as their fish supply I had been living Ni‘ihau from Moloka‘i’s Exotic Animal and ‘opihi are depleted by the fishermen in Kona then Hilo. Sanctuary. The eland appear to be thriving who arrive in boats from the other islands. So one day Henry in their adoptive habitat and are reproduc- Family after family appealed for help from did stop by and my ing successfully, much to the delight of at the legislators. They pleaded for laws that mother introduced least one Ni‘ihau resident who confessed would protect the fishing areas around their us; he could not stay to preferring eland to beef for dinner! It island from incursions by those who do not long that day, but we may also surprise some to hear that cats live there and depend on it for sustenance talked story over a and dogs are nowhere to be seen on the as they do. series of times.” Tütü Tütü Eliza to this day island of Ni‘ihau. It was humbling to be in the presence recounts: “After a reflects on her good of the people of Ni‘ihau. Their rich voices half-dozen or more fortune in marryng Talk story with the villagers and their heartfelt, deeply spiritual sing- times, Henry asked Näho‘eu. She says: A chapel, a dining hall and two class- ing took us all back to the Hawai‘i of a me if I would be his “In our 60-plus years rooms defined the Village. Instead of hundred years ago and a way of life that girlfriend. I said yes. of marriage we never indoor plumbing, the community of about has all but faded away. We owe it to them Henry was 31 and fought. If there was a 150 Hawaiians managed with outhouses to hear their cry for help. We have to find I, 18 or 19. Henry Henry and Eliza Na¯ho‘eu. Eliza appears in a more misunderstanding we adjacent to their modest homes, tucked into a way to help. took me to meet his recent picture, at right. - Courtesy photos would resolve it with no corners and in between the trees. Mahalo, Keith, Bruce, Leiana and the mother and stepfa- fighting. We were nice I was one of several visitors that day. ‘Ohana of Ni‘ihau for allowing us into ther; his father had already passed. Henry to one another; my husband trusted me and We were there to meet and listen to the your hale; for the delicious mea ‘ai; the also told me of his son.” gave me space. On pay day he would turn concerns of the people of Ni‘ihau. Present beautiful mele and the warm aloha shared For Tütü, all was good. She said, “After over his check for our needs and keep just were Sens. Clayton Hee, Michelle Kidani, with all of us. ¢ a couple of years of courtship, Henry asked $20 for himself. I believe we old folks have to marry me.” She said yes. She was about great lessons to share with young people 21. They married just before the war and today.” Eliza says: “I will never remarry, living for a time in Kaka‘ako. Following Henry Kapononuiohoapili Näho‘eu is my World War II they moved to Kapahulu. one and only. Together, he and I shared a They were then provided the chance to wonderful life. I remain content.” move to Hawaiian Home land. Ka‘aha‘aina Naihe provided precious Tütü describes Näho‘eu as industri- life lessons and support for Eliza’s jour- ous and serious about doing good work, ney as “kamali‘i and ‘öpio.” Näho‘eu and notes, “He did land investigations, ensured her well-being and prosperity of worked for Lewers and Cooke, the U.S. the spirit as “makua and kupuna.” Yes, Tütü Subscribe today. 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including one at the University Col- Tissues Act, which enables institu- Cranium … Malakai … I think they It hinged on whether our plea to Iwi Repatriation lege of London, “Moving Forwards tions “to transfer human remains mean Molokai … .” And indeed mälama our küpuna outweighed Continued from page 27 with Indigenous Peoples into the from their collection if it appears they did. The Beasley Collection the scientific “need” for them as 21st Century,” where Ayau held the to them appropriate to do so for originated at the Cranmore Ethno- “specimens.” And then I finally were reaching out to them.” attention of a packed room. any reason.” graphic Museum in Kent, England. got the e-mail with a scanned copy “The Museum had the force of “I wanted them to understand Upon the Act’s passage, Hui It was the kupuna that was trans- of their decision. I read the begin- their laws, but we had the mana that Britain – compared to other Mälama renewed its repatriation ferred from the Bishop Museum ning of it and was really anxious of our pule,” said Künani Nihi- maturing nations – was ignoring a request. However, the Museum in 1910, the kupuna that started because they were talking about the pali. “We knew our pule activated fundamental human right to be laid would address requests in historical Ayau’s inquiry of the Natural His- scientific value of the iwi. But three them.” to rest unmolested, and that their order, and the Australian Aborigi- tory Museum in 1989. paragraphs in, I read the sweetest digging up our ancestors’ heads nes were first. The Aborigines’ “I sat there and the tears wouldn’t line: ‘The Trustees have decided to ‘Nothing short of barbaric’ for curious scientific ‘needs’ was decision to sue the Museum took stop. I thought I’d never find her. return the remains … to your orga- Though the Hui Mälama group nothing short of barbaric. I tried years to resolve – during which Hui And now I realize she was guid- nization.’ ” did not realize it at the time, the to share our perspective and have Mälama’s claim waited. ing me all along. I couldn’t wait “It still took nearly a year to nego- küpuna were beyond the door, them understand the ‘eha (hurt) to bring her home. I look out from tiate with them all of the specifics through a hall, down a stairwell and they caused,” said Ayau. ‘The tears wouldn’t stop’ my hale at Mo‘omomi every day. of how and when the repatriation in a basement sitting on rows and On the heels of that presenta- In this period, the Museum con- I’ve thought of her countless times,” would occur. But it happened. On rows of shelves. tion, Hui Mälama became one of tinued archival research to ensure recalled Ayau. Aug. 29, 2013, 145 küpuna returned The sympathetic museum man- only four native entities specially that iwi included in the potential With energy renewed, Ayau home.” ager who led them to the doorway invited by the Parliament-estab- repatriation were indeed Native checked and triple checked the Each of them are back on their was part of a growing international lished British Working Group for Hawaiian, and forwarded their find- records, and sent yet another repa- home islands, reburied and at movement among academics to Human Remains to offer testimony ings to Hui Mälama. triation request to the Museum. rest today – in Puna and Kona develop a more balanced, mean- to the group “on the potential return Ayau and his daughter Hattie With the Aborigines’ lawsuit on Hawai‘i, in Ko‘olaupoko and ingful relationship with their native of human remains” from British created a spreadsheet of those coming to closure, Hui Mälama’s Kona on O‘ahu, and in the sands of subjects – a movement Hui Mälama museums. records. 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2013 2014 (Thomas Bacos), Donald (Carole Miyamoto). The next meeting will be held Sept. 22, 10 a.m. mo‘okü‘auhau (genealogy). Anyone with infor- Mary Kapu (John Nakoa), “Keola” (Gladys at Kepaniwai Park in ‘Iao Valley. The meeting is mation or any family members can write to me at: ZABLAN – The Hui O Zablan Reunion KALIMA – To all descendants of Andrew “Pipi” Duncan), Esther Santiago, “Kainoa” (Honeykid potluck style. Future meetings will be held at the Shane Kamakala Rodrigues, 1250 E. Arica Road, Luncheon will be a lü‘au on Sat., 2 Nov. 2013, Alii Kalima (m) Sarah Kaaea Mahiai, there will be a Naholowaa), Edgar (Kay Kaeka), Buddy (Suki same site on the following dates: Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Eloy, AZ 85131. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at NAVFAC (Navy Facilities family reunion March 17-21, 2014, on the island of Richardson), “Ipo” Kahiamoe, Faith (Tony (no meeting in December), Jan. 19, 2014, Feb. 16, Engineering Command) Hawai‘i Recreation/Ball Moloka‘i. Family members are descendants of Paul Distajo), Lillian Joy (Manuel Cano), Maggie (“Jr.” March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 19. For more KALIMA – Looking for Henry Kalima, last Field. Entrance is only from Salt Lake Blvd. Aukai Kalima Sr. (m) Annie M.; Virginia Kuualoha Santiago). (bro) Samuel Kapu (Juanita Guerrero), information, go to www.kauauamaui.com or email known residence was Mississippi. He was also in Take Marshall Road going makai from Salt Lake Kalima; Elizabeth “Olese” Laukiamanu Kalima Carol (Ronald Gilbert), “Nani” (Ernest Chan), Melissa Kunitzer at [email protected]. the Navy. He is the brother of the late Andrew Alii Blvd. to site. Bring a grab bag. Donations for the (m) Enos “Eneki” Foster Kahalewai; Henry Kalima “Dutchie” Kapu Saffery, Sam Kapu (Marsha Espirito of Honolulu, son of the late Henry Kalima food bank will be welcome. For reservations, call Sr.; Daniel Kaneala Kalima (m) Margret Hicks; Kalima). (sis) Margaret Kapu (Eddie Spillner), of Moloka‘i and Annie of Wai‘anae. Please email ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search Auntie Leatrice Zablan, 734-4779. T-Shirts: A new Miriam Kalai Kalima (m) Alejandro Alcos Briones; Edward Marooni, Edwina. (bro) Henry Kapu [email protected] if you have any infor- Zablan deep red shirt with a gold Hawaiian shirt and Joseph “Brag” Hoonuu Kalima (m) Rachel Sheldon (Sarah Wong), Henry Jr. (Gladys Smith), BISSEN/KIN CHOY – Aloha nö! My name mation. design, and a goldenrod yellow shirt with a red Tsurue Tachibana. For more information, email Samuel (Siebel Kajiwara), Thomas (Nancy is John De Cambra. I’m looking for family on my family crest design again features Cousin Kimo [email protected] or check out the Kalima Jenewein), Joyanne (James Dilwith), Richard mother’s side. My mother’s name is Wendy Kin KAWAI/SPENCER – I am looking for descen- Zablan’s artwork. Cousins Jimbo and Tammy ‘Ohana Facebook page. (Jeanne Belcher). Contact Belinda Nakoa- Choy of Maui, my grandmother is Rebecka Bissen dants of William Kawai and his wife Martha Leihua Correa Beaumont are producing the shirts at a Patinio (Buddy & Suki): [email protected], and my grandfather is William “Bill” Kin Choy spencer on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, Waimea very reasonable price. Shirts will be available for KAPU – Plans for the first reunion ‘ohana o [email protected], 808-216-2941, Facebook. of Wailuku, Maui. I am trying to put together my (1700). Family tradition says Martha “Leihua” purchase at the picnic and at the Reunion Lü‘au Samuel & Esther (Pihi) Kapu on July 4th weekend mo‘okü‘auhau (genealogy). Anyone with infor- Spencer is related to William Kawai. In order to Luncheon. Bring your kälä. Call Cousin Susan 2014. Grandchildren of Mary Kapu (John Nakoa) KA‘U‘AUA – The Ka‘u‘aua Maui ‘Ohana mation or any family members who can help me help complete a family genealogy in preparation Victor at (616) 453-3067, if you have any late addi- are looking to connect with ‘ohana siblings. (sis) Family Reunion will be held June 21 and 22, search for Bissen and Kin Choy ‘Ohana can write for the planning of a family reunion, we are seek- tions to Family Album. The Hui hope to see all of Lydia Kapu (Ernest Kala), David, Naomi (Ah 2014, at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community to me at: John De Cambra, 1252 E. Arica Road, ing descendants from each of these locations and you Joaquin Zablan and Ane Nahaku Keaweamahi On Lee), Ezekiel (LaVerne Seto), “Ala” (Frank Center in Pukalani. The planning committee holds Eloy, AZ 85131. other pertinent details. I wish to make significant and Joaquin Zablan and Maria Bothelo descen- Baguio). (sis) Lydia (Leiai Laa), Rowland (Nona monthly meetings and encourages family to come progress yet some areas are unknown. All data will dants and our extended families. Ah Quin), “Cissy” (Bernard Adams), “Pinky” kökua and help plan and execute the reunion. EPIAKUNA KAUWAIKANAHELE – Aloha be shared with ‘ohana. Please help us with this brothers. My full Hawaiian family name is: William effort. The lines we are researching include: (1700) Epiakuna Kauwaikanahele Waiwaiole Steward. I William Kawai, (1700) Robert Kawai, (1700) am still looking for my extended Hawaiian fami- Martha Spencer, (1800) David Kawai, (1800) Carol ly. The original spelling (1800 Hawaiian/English Kawai, Eli Kawai, Enoch Kawai, frank Kawai, rendering) of my Hawaiian family name, list- Beldon Kawai, Patrick Kawai, Lindsey ‘Ohana, KULEANA LAND HOLDERS ed above, might be spelled differently. For exam- Spencer ‘Ohana, Edith Kawai, Abigail Jenkins, THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and County of Honolulu, County ple, Stewart for “Steward” or Kuna for “Epiakuna,” Geri Kish, Lieghon Kawai, Leiton Kawai, Riddell E Ö Mai of Hawai‘i, County of Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible owners to pay and Kanahele for “Kauwaikanahele.” If these Kawai, Larry Kawai. We respectfully request any 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Suite 500 minimal property taxes each year. Applications are on each county’s web site. names have any importance or significance to your and all interested parties to contact. Please write: Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Andy “Burke” Kawai, 1250 E Arica Rd., Eloy, AZ For more information on the Kuleana Tax Ordinance or for genealogy verifi cation Hawaiian family genealogy, feel free to contact me 808.594.1835 Empowering Hawaiians, anytime at [email protected]. Aloha. 85131. I am currently locked up in Arizona due to oha.org Strengthening Hawai‘i requests, please contact 808.594.1967 or email [email protected]. Hawai‘i’s overcrowded system. All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. HALEAKALA – The descendants of Antone LOGO WITH WHITE BORDER Marcus and Welhelmina Haleakala had a reunion McKEAGUE – Looking for descendants of Aug. 9-11, 2013, at Pu‘uohala Park, Wailuku, John McKeague. Sons were Louis (Mahiai), Maui. Their children were: Evelyn (Haleakala) Zachariah, Daniel and John Robert. Wanting to Ayau-Laimana, Frank Haleakala and Manuel plan our family reunion for 2014. Looking for Haleakala. Antone Marcus’ last name original- family members from John Robert and Daniel ly is known as “Kaowao” or “Ka‘ao‘ao.” His to be part of the planning committee. Please mother was Kamakaokalani and her parents were contact Kapi‘olani Nee at (808) 221-6802 or Mahiai and Ka‘ao‘ao. Antone Marcus was raised [email protected]. in Pe‘ahi, Maui, and I found that the “Alu” name was also mentioned in my research. Antone NAPELA – My great-great-grandmother is Marcus Haleakala worked on the railroad on Maui Kaohua Napela, (married to George W. Higgins), but did not say much about his ‘ohana. If anyone born in Kona 1844 and died in Hilo 1900. She had knows anything or recognized his name, please a sister, Hoohuli Napela. I am looking for the names contact me at: [email protected] or mail me of their parents and their ancestral line. Family tra- ,i>`ÞÊ̜Ê}iÌÊޜÕÀÊLÕȘiÃÃʈ˜ÌœÊÌ iÊ}œÛiÀ˜“i˜ÌÊVœ˜ÌÀ>V̈˜}Ê>Ài˜>¶ÊiÌʇ*/
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ÃÈÃÌ>˜ViÊÜˆÌ Ê ˆ`Ê*Ài«>À>̈œ˜ COLOR SWATCHES Makalii, George, Annie and Mary. I believe Peter Pahukalepa’s parents were Naone (k) and Manuahi Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa. UÊ iÌܜÀŽˆ˜} (w). Their parents were Ahina (k) and Nihoa (w). If you have any helpful information, please con- PEAHI – My great-great-grandmother is Lulu UÊ `ÕV>̈œ˜Ê>˜`Ê/À>ˆ˜ˆ˜}Ê tact me via e-mail to Andy Nelson at islechefan@ Peahi. She was born around 1890 in Kona, aol.com (preferred) or call (808) 754-9900. Hawai‘i, and died July 8, 1941, in Honolulu. Her mother was Kaahoomaoi and her father œÀʈ˜vœÀ“>̈œ˜]ÊVœ˜Ì>VÌʜÕÀʜvwViÊ>Ì\Ê KALAKAU/OGUMA – Aloha nö. My name was William Peahi. If anyone has information, [email protected] or 808-596-8990 ext. 1009 is Shane Kamakala Rodrigues born from Linda please call Kamaka at (808) 286-0022 or email at Ah-Moi Oguma and Peter M. Rodrigues. My [email protected]. Mahalo a nui. mother passed away around 1979. I’m from the Kahalu‘u area. My grandmother married an PUNIKAIA/SNOWDEN – Looking for Ç££Ê>«ˆ¼œ>˜ˆÊ Û`°]Ê-Ìi°Ê£{Îä]Êœ˜œÕÕ]ÊʙÈn£Î Oguma and her name is Mary K. Oguma. Her Luneta Nakila, Judith Nakila, Wanda Nakila, 6>ˆ`>Ìi`Ê«>ÀŽˆ˜}Ê>ÌÊ*>VˆwVÊ*>ÀŽÊ*>â>Ê«>ÀŽˆ˜}ÊÃÌÀÕVÌÕÀiʜ˜Ê ÕÀ̈ÃÊ-ÌÀiiÌ father (my great-grandfather) was a Kalakau. I Jonah Nahinu, Nathaniel Nahinu and Sharon was raised by the Rodrigues side of the fami- Nerpio. Contact Keola Choo at (808) 388-7718 in ly and don’t know much about the Kalakau and connection with the reunion. ¢ Oguma side. I’m in search of the history and fami- ly members so I can complete the other half of my Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ma¯keke ‘okakopa2013 35 the marketplace

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