‘Okakopa (October) 2011 | Vol. 28, No. 10

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mea o loko table of contents ‘Okakopa | October 2011 | Vol. 28, No. 10 Clyde W. Na-mu‘o Chief Executive Officer Richard Pezzulo MO‘OLELO NUI/ COVER FEATURE Chief Operating Officer EA/GOVERNANCE

Community Relations Hu’s ‘Almost Perfect’Page 16 Governor names Roll Denise Iseri-Matsubara By Francine Murray Community Relations Director Page 5 Kelly Hu, a Kamehameha Schools graduate, discusses her Commission members Communications romantic comedy Almost Perfect, about a commitment-wary By Harold Nedd Lei Fountain Communications Manager career woman, which she says hits close to home Former Gov. John Waihe‘e will serve as Lisa Asato the Chairman of the five-member panel Communication Specialist John Matsuzaki MAULI OLA/HEALTH Communication Specialist Photo: Lisa Asato Francine Murray ‘Part of the healing process’ Page 6 Communication Specialist Ma¯lama Loan recipient Scott Gardner offers relief to those NA¯ HANANA/EVENTS Media Relations & Messaging navigating the uncertain waters of health care insurance Garett Kamemoto Herb Kane to receive posthumous award Page 22 Manager Harold Nedd MORE MAULI OLA COVERAGE: By Kathy Muneno Public Relations Specialist Moloka‘i ku¯puna take advantage of day care, page 7 | Students learn pathways to Alice Silbanuz The Polynesian Voyaging Society co-founder will be honored as Public Relations Specialist health careers, page 13 | Native Hawaiian Health Fact Sheet, page 14 Kama‘a¯ina of the Year by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

Email/Websites ON THE COVER: Actress Kelly Hu posing for a portrait in a pool on October 26, 2001, [email protected] | www.OHA.org in Los Angeles, California. – Photo by Michael Grecco/Getty Images www.oha.org/kawaiola www.oha.org/kawaiola/loa/ www.NativeHawaiians.com Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: 57,000 copies, 50,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 7,000 through island of- @oha_hawaii fices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts are provided /officeofhawaiianaffairs by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is published by the /ohahawaii Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2011 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. 4 ‘okakopa2011 Ho‘okahua Waiwai www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] economic self-sufficiency native hawaiian » news | features | events loyalty. The veteran educational admin- Maui business fest connects istrator, who will retire after this Native Hawaiian Convention 2011-12 school year, said, “Pre- paring youth for leadership is a commerce and culture kapu (sacred) process; this is the energizes, inspires crowd sound of our power.” Then, a panel on “Warrior Leadership Applied to Hawaiian Business” was facilitated by Dr. Kamana‘opono Crabbe, OHA Research Director. He said war- rior leadership includes aspects of being flexible, subtle, compas- sionate, responsible and obligated to the community, plus qualities of “the feminine side, to control the pa‘akikï (stubbornness) of men.” The conference culminated with the Ko‘ï (adz) Awards recog- nizing the leadership of: >> Howard Kihune, former During morning ceremonies, Kai Pelayo, Director of Operations at Grand Wailea Resort Chairman and 12-year member Hotel & Spa and President of the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, left, of the Maui County Council and accepts a ko‘ï from Keoni Woo, Treasurer for the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber Founda- a community advocate for afford- tion. For the event, Woo made four ko‘ï, or adz, which is the namesake of the chamber's able housing. The Native Hawaiian Convention drew a crowd of 1,000 attendees. - Photo: Harold Nedd annual awards. - Courtesy photo: Shane Tegarden >> The 85-year-old family firm of Akina Aloha Tours, Maui’s oldest transportation company, By Naomi Sodetani By Kekoa Enomoto a presentation on the Höküle‘a cited for innovation and outstand- who said, ‘No can.’ ” voyaging canoe’s 2013-16 globe- ing school-bus service. owered by love of The annual event organized AILEA, Maui — A circling trip. Navigator Thompson >> Associate Professor Kaua- community and their by the Council for Native Labor Day week- introduced a virtual tour, which noe Kamanä of the University of culture, and their best Hawaiian Advancement end conference was made and presented by navi- Hawai‘i-Hilo’s Ka Haka ‘Ula O hopes for the future, Native is the largest gathering on the Valley Isle gator trainees Lehua Kamalu and Ke‘elikölani Hawaiian Language Hawaiians statewide are of community members, premiered a vir- Jason Patterson. College. A founder of ‘Aha Pü- Pon the move and unstoppable, organizations, policymakers, Wtual tour of the planned worldwide The voyage involves 18 crews nana Leo, she also serves as Prin- and their perseverance is yielding legislative representatives, and voyage of the Höküle‘a, promoted making 27 crew changes while cipal of UH-Hilo’s Ke Kula ‘O success. federal agencies interested in the integration of culture and com- sailing 38,080 nautical miles over Näwahïokalaniöpu‘u Hawaiian- This was the take-home Native Hawaiian community merce, and featured the prestigious 37 months. They will be accom- medium school. message for the more than 1,000 development. Present this Ko‘ï Awards. panied by a $3.5 million escort- >> Retired Army Col. David attendees of the 10th annual year were four of Hawai‘i’s The fifth annual Business Fest boat operation. Thompson said M. Peters, a 14-year Executive Native Hawaiian Convention congressional delegates, the at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel the goal is “to inspire, to help Assistant to U.S. Senator Daniel held Aug. 23 to 25 at the Hawai‘i Governor and Lieutenant & Spa showcased a bevy of Na- shift and grow better education in Inouye and Chairman and 29-year Convention Center in Honolulu. Governor of Hawai‘i, officials tive Hawaiian leaders, including Hawai‘i.” Trustee of the Queen Lili‘uokalani “This was my first time, so I with the Obama White House Kamehameha Schools Kapälama “The worldwide voyage is Children’s Center. had no idea what to expect,” said Initiative on Asian Americans Headmaster Michael Chun, Office about aloha and honoring, about The Maui Native Hawaiian Richard Ha, a Big Island farmer and Pacific Islanders, tribal of Hawaiian Affairs Chairperson thanking the Earth,” he said. “It is Chamber of Commerce will meet and Chairman of Kü‘oko‘a Inc. partners and business firms. Colette Machado and Höküle‘a a way to renew culture in a way at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Maui “But as I walked around, what This year’s theme – Lalawai navigator Nainoa Thompson. An that we can be proud.” The former Tropical Plantation to honor de- became clear to me, was here Kākou, E Hana Kaiaulu overriding conference theme pro- Kamehameha Schools Trustee parting OHA Trustee Boyd Moss- were people who took care of (sloganized as Community jected Native Hawaiian culture as told conferees, who included a man, who leaves Nov. 1 for a other people and their kuleana. Leaders and Solutions, Where a dimension of business success. coterie of Kamehameha Maui stu- Kona church assignment. Cost is That made me feel really Success Happens) – offered by U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, in dents, that 75 percent of the youths $20 for a buffet dinner. RSVP by comfortable.” Kumu Hula Leinä‘ala Kalama a videotaped greeting, told the training to become navigators are Oct. 14, (808) 594-1899 or email A staunch proponent of food Heine, aptly captured the spirit Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber Kamehameha graduates. [email protected].  security, clean energy and of the gathering. A succession of of Commerce gathering on Sept. Headmaster Chun followed economic self-sufficiency who awards presented throughout the 2, “I hope you will continue to with a discussion of leadership Kekoa Enomoto is a retired presented on his efforts at the convention recognized Native strengthen the bonds between as a relationship between mana, copy editor and Staff Writer with convention, Ha said, “What Hawaiians’ accomplishments in commerce and culture.” or power and stature; küpono, The Maui News and former Ho- impressed me most was that A conference high point was or righteousness; and küpa‘a, or nolulu Star-Bulletin. nobody there was somebody See CONVEntion on page 19 Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2011 5

Governor announces Roll By Harold Nedd he Office of Hawaiian Affairs has offered its full support to the commissioners Commission members who have been selected by Gov. Neil Abercrombie to play a key role in the nation-building process for Native Hawaiians.T OHA officials expressed a continued desire to assist the new five-member Native Hawaiian Roll Commission, which will be responsible for preparing and maintaining a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians. The independent commission will be attached to OHA for administrative purposes. Meanwhile, To restore the OHA Board of Trustees has already approved pono and $381,000 to fund the commission for operations ea, Native and implementation of its new responsibilities. Hawaiians “I am pleasantly surprised and pleased with will achieve the Governor’s appointments to the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission,” said OHA self-gover- Chairperson Colette Machado. “I also appreciate nance, after the thoughtful consideration that the Governor which the is giving to help ensure the success of our assets of collective efforts towards Native Hawaiian self- OHA will be Gov. Neil Abercrombie, with Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz, partially hidden, announced the members of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commis- governance.” sion, from left: Na¯‘a¯lehu Anthony, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Lei Kihoi, Robin Puanani Danner and former Gov. John Waihe‘e III, OHA Chief Executive Officer Clyde Nämu‘o transferred who will serve as Chair. - Photos: Lisa Asato to the new See COMMISSION on page 10 governing entity. OHA, DHHL set the stage for potential collaborations

By Harold Nedd to Native Hawaiian renters. In the past, joint projects have n a quest to expand its role in largely focused on Native creating housing opportunities Hawaiian home-owners. for Hawaiians, members of Examples include the the Board of Trustees for the homeownership opportunities Office of Hawaiian Affairs created for 279 Hawaiian Itraveled 22 miles from Honolulu families in Känehili subdivision to Kapolei for a joint meeting in Kapolei and 19 others in the with the nine-member Hawaiian new Kaupuni community in Homes Commission. Wai‘anae. The three-hour meeting on In addition, OHA contributed Sept. 20 at the state Department $500,000 to a joint effort with of Home Lands in Kapolei DHHL to renovate Kalaniana‘ole prompted much discussion about Hall in Moloka‘i; $667,000 At a joint meeting between OHA and DHHL, the two boards discussed ways they can work the two boards working together together to create housing opportunities for Hawaiians. Here, OHA Chairperson Colette Machado to spread housing opportunities See Oha-dHHL on page 11 addresses the crowd as Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman Alapaki Nahale-a, wearing yel- low, looks on. - Photo: Garett Kamemoto 6 ‘okakopa2011 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events

stressed about how they’ll pay their looming medical bills. Entrepreneur enjoys being “I really enjoy helping people understand the process and the criteria and just bringing a lot of hope and relief to them,” says Gardner. “I like to think that we’re part of the healing process.” ‘part of the healing process’ The other half of Gardner’s business provides private consultation services for people seeking Medicaid to cover the cost of nursing homes. In this case, the client, an individual or family, pays a flat fee for an all-inclusive service designed to guide them through the Medicaid application process. Many health insurers, such as HMSA, Medicare and Kaiser, don’t cover the cost of long-term nursing homes. With Medicaid’s strict limitations on assets, qualifying can be difficult, but Gardner’s business helps clients see ways they can qualify, for example, by reducing their assets by paying off debts. Gardner first learned about the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund while taking an entrepreneurship course through Alu Like. At the time, he was considering tapping into the surfboard-foam business. The surfboard foam venture didn’t pan out. Scott Gardner, left, with a few of his staff: Karen, his wife, Justin Nishimoto, Lam Nguyen, Loraine Alambatin and Loraine Instead, Gardner went to work for his brother Insong. - Photo: Lisa Asato Sherman in a business based on hospital contracts, first in California and then in Hawai‘i. By Mary Alice Milham Scott Gardner & Co. LLC After five years, with the encouragement of Gentry Pacific Design Center his brother, Gardner was ready to strike out on n an economy where many businesses are 560 N. Nimitz Highway, second floor his own. That’s when he remembered the OHA To improve struggling, Scott Gardner & Co. LLC, a Native Honolulu, HI 96817 loan program. the quality Hawaiian-owned business helping Hawai‘i res- Phone: (808) 585-0029 When he applied for the loan in 2004, his and longevity idents access Medicaid and QUEST health-care Fax: (808) 585-0039 company was literally a “one-man band” with benefits, is thriving. E-mail: [email protected] Gardner working out of his home, approaching of life, Native IFewer people with jobs equals more people Web: www.scottgardnerco.com nursing homes and hospitals for business. Hawaiians without private health insurance. But through Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Since receiving a $75,000, fixed-rate, low- will enjoy Gardner’s services, a growing number of Hawai‘i Weekends and evenings by appointment. interest OHA loan in 2005, his company has healthy life- residents have been able to access health-care grown steadily, increasing to a staff of 10 – who styles and coverage. receive full medical insurance, life insurance, experience “People struggle when they try to apply on the company is paid per each approval. vacation and bonuses. Soon, his company will their own. The application is so technical that if By making sure applications are approved, be moving into an office twice the size it has reduced they’re just missing one small component, the he says, everybody wins: the hospitals are paid now. The new office will be located in the same onset of application is denied,” says Gardner, who grew by the state and the patients get comprehensive building, in a second-floor suite at the Gentry chronic his business with the help of a loan from OHA. service that gives them coverage free of charge. Pacific Design Center. diseases. To help them qualify, Gardner’s company Gardner’s company will even drive patients to A 2010 nominee for the O‘ahu Small Business screens patients for Medicaid and QUEST their Medicaid appointments and if needed will Association’s Small Businessperson of the Year eligibility and then guides those who are eligible pay for certified copies of birth certificates. Award, Gardner repaid his OHA loan in late step-by-step through the application process, Before services like Gardner’s were around, 2010. from gathering required documents – like birth hospitals left the Medicaid and Quest application OHA Mälama Loans, up to $150,000 at a low, certificates and financial documents – to filling process entirely up to the patient. fixed-interest rate, are available to qualifying out, reviewing and submitting the application in “They would just give the patient the Hawai‘i residents of Native Hawaiian ancestry. a timely manner. application,” says Gardner. “There was no follow Applications are available at all First Hawaiian For the uninsured, time is definitely of the up.” Bank branches or by calling 643-LOAN (5626). essence. Once approved, patients are able to receive  Patients under age 65 must submit their follow-up care, see their doctor regularly and get application within five days of hospitalization to medications to improve their overall health. Mary Alice Kaiulani Milham, a Portland, ensure coverage for services received. Gardner, who studied nursing at University Oregon-based freelance journalist, is a former Hospital contracts are one side of Gardner’s of Hawai‘i, feels good about the service his newspaper reporter and columnist from business. Patients are referred by the hospital and company provides to people who are sick and California’s Central Coast. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2011 7 Moloka‘i ku¯puna, and caregivers, take advantage of day care

By Cheryl Corbiell conducted community forums What is Special About Me?” The and surveys to determine what lesson’s underlying message was Moloka‘i’s küpuna and caregivers that a kupuna’s daily voyage of ging is not lost youth desired. Community feedback discovery consisted not in seeing but a new stage of requested a continuum of services new landscapes, but in having new opportunity,” said from independent living to a long- eyes, so to speak, each day. American writer term care facility. Küpuna wanted “I learn new information in Betty Friedan. For overwhelmingly to remain in their the daily activities and enjoy the “Athe past year, Nä Pu‘uwai’s Senior own homes to “age in place,” with fellowship at the center,” said Enrichment Adult Day Care Center health-care personnel providing Chieko Mikami, 91. on Moloka‘i has offered küpuna home services. The Adult Day The center strives to be an Doing word-search activities each day strengthen kupuna Mattie Lester’s problem-solving opportunities to learn in an enrich- Care Center is the first step in intergenerational program and skills. – Photo: Cheryl Corbiell ing and friendly environment for up Moloka‘i’s care continuum. conducts weekly field trips to places to 10 hours a day, Monday through “OHA continues to help with a such as Kumu Farms’ papaya fields Kaunakakai Elementary School. age, I can go to a place like this Friday. grant this year to subsidize küpuna or the Native Hawaiian Library. In Nurse aide Kari Kikukawa said center.”  Margaret “Maka” Joao, 90, who are struggling with the addition, outside programs visit her job was fulfilling. “Working enjoys making people happy program’s cost,” said Akutagawa, the center, such as the Tütü and here is the best job because the Cheryl Corbiell is an Instructor using her robust, singing voice. the Executive Director. Me Traveling Preschool Program, küpuna are happy, cooperative at the University of Hawai’i Maui “If I wasn’t here, I would be a solo Located at Moloka‘i’s only the middle school’s Hawaiian- and we celebrate their individual College-Moloka‘i and an ACE singer at home during the day, but senior-housing facility, Home Language Immersion Program and accomplishments every day,” she Reading tutor at Kaunakakai here I have people to sing with all Pumehana, the center’s air- a robotics afterschool program at said. “I hope when I’m the küpuna Elementary School. week,” said Joao. conditioned, well-lit remodeled The center is also concerned conference room resembles a about easing the load on caregivers. comfortable, combination dining “The center is a daily partner by room and living room. Soothing ensuring family members can music provides a relaxed ambience. remain employed versus leaving Naps are taken in cozy La-Z-Boy employment to care for their chairs. Center participants eat küpuna,” said Billy Akutagawa, Nä breakfast, hot lunch and morning Pu‘uwai Executive Director. and afternoon snacks. During More than 70 percent of the breaks, küpuna are encouraged Waimea Valley center’s küpuna are Native to take strolls before sitting on Hawaiian. The majority was born the länai’s furniture. A decorative on Moloka‘i while others moved 6-foot wrought iron fence defines to Moloka‘i to be closer to family the grass yard. members. “Yes, it was a big change Guests are surprised by the to move here from O‘ahu, but I center’s locked gate. While some (a place of peace and safety) have new friends and enjoy the participants live independently at daily arts and crafts,” said küpuna Home Pumehana and others are Mattie Lester. driven in by family members, a The center’s Program and reality of aging is some participants Activity Director and three have varying stages of Alzheimer’s Certified Nurse Aides interact with or age-related dementia, and the a maximum of 12 participants. locked gate protects participants “We have been averaging eight from wandering away. participants because attendance Using varied cognitive and varies due to sick days, and sensory activities to stimulate sometimes participants are clients, the schedule includes relocated to a higher level of care singing, individual activities, and off-island, or sadly depart this life,” exercise, such as Tai Chi. For said Jossette Mollena, Program and example, one activity was about 59-864 Kamehameha Highway; Activity Director. compliments in a heart-warming Hale iwa, Hawai i 96712 Nä Pu‘uwai, assisted by an lesson called “Glasses, Glasses, 808 638-7766 • Fax: 808 638-7776 Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant, What do I See; Glasses, Glasses, www.waimeavalley.net 8 ‘okakopa2011 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Recognition OHA in the community OHA launches monthly outreach in Kapolei he Office of Hawaiian and we will be actively seeking Affairs Community locations that will be convenient Outreach Program for our other O‘ahu beneficiaries,” launched its OHA in the Soma said. Community Program on Informational services include Monday,T Sept. 26 at Hale Pono‘ï at the Mälama Loan Program, Grants, the state Department of Hawaiian Scholarships and Nation-building, Home Lands in Kapolei. while the Hawaiian Registry “The purpose of the OHA in the Program registration will be Community Program is to provide conducted on site. “Our Community O‘ahu beneficiaries with programs, Outreach staff are great resources informational service and technical- and they are anxious to extend our assistance support at a location that level of service to the community.” is more convenient than having to OHA in the Community at come into downtown Honolulu,” DHHL in Kapolei will be held Promoting international understanding says Dirk Soma, Community from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last Outreach Program Manager. Monday of each month. For more A group of leaders in community activism and minority rights visited OHA Sept. 15 as part of the U.S. State Department-sponsored OHA in the Community will information, please call 594-0217. International Visitor Leadership Program aimed at promoting mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries. Twelve be at the DHHL site on the last The Office of Hawaiian Affairs participants from 11 countries – Australia, Burma, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Laos, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, People’s Monday of each month, and other also maintains offices on each Republic of China, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam – spent four days in Hawai‘i to learn about the America’s multicultural history sites are being considered across island. Please see the listing of our and its ramifications, existing policies and strategies to protect and promote minority rights, and how groups work with state and the island. “We are grateful to be offices on all islands on page 31 local governments to ensure minority rights. The group was welcomed by OHA Chief Advocate Esther Kia‘a¯ina, seventh from right, collaborating with DHHL as our and contact us so that we may be and OHA Chief Operating Officer Richard Pezzulo, behind her. Kia‘a¯ina and Pezzulo briefed the group on Hawaiian history and the first site to launch this program able to service your needs. various avenues for achieving redress and recognition at the federal and state levels, such as the recently enacted state Hawaiian Recognition Bill. - Photo: Lisa Asato Trustees honor fallen warrior Maui son was killed in nor. Among other ‘ohana, he leaves action Aug. 6 in Afghani- behind a wife, Nani, and three chil- stan when a Chinook dren, Makahea Flores, Kala‘i and helicopter was shot down, Malie, with one more daughter yet killing 30 American ser- to be born. Avice members. On Sept. 1, the OHA Board of Kraig Michael Kaleolani Vickers, Trustees adopted a resolution in 36, was a Navy Senior Chief Explo- Vickers’ memory, which was later sive Ordnance Disposal Specialist presented to his family by OHA attached to a Navy SEAL unit sent to Maui Trustee Boyd Mossman. help rescue an Army Ranger detach- The resolution reads in part, “Ha- ment under enemy fire in Wardak waiians everywhere grieve at the OHA applauds bank's role in loan program Province, Afghanistan. loss of this brave warrior. Though The 1992 Maui High School he leaves a grieving family, they can The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on Sept. 1 presented First Hawaiian Bank with a resolution symbolizing the board’s graduate and wrestling and football be proud of and cherish his memory appreciation to the lender for assisting the 869 Native Hawaiians who have borrowed $15.9 million from the Ma¯lama Loan standout, who joined the Navy in and his achievements forever. Now Program since 2008. The majority of loans went toward home improvements, followed by business expansion or start-up, education 1996, died five days short of his 37th he will meet ancestors and fam- and debt-consolidation. “OHA’s Board of Trustees extends its deepest mahalo to First Hawaiian Bank, its executives and staff for birthday. ily who have gone before him, and providing second chances to Native Hawaiians by continuing the success of the Ma¯lama Loan Program,” said OHA Chairperson Vickers was remembered at a though all Hawai‘i and all people Colette Machado. Pictured, from left are: OHA Trustee Robert Lindsey, Chairperson Machado, FHB Executive Vice President Corbett memorial service on Maui on Sept. share in this great loss, his example Kalama, FHB Vice President Linda Nakamura, FHB Regional Credit Supervisor Lynn Wong, FHB Vice Presidents Carlton Low and 3, as flags across the Islands flew will nevertheless live on forever for Derek Wong, OHA Trustee Oswald Stender, FHB Executive Vice President Winston Chow, and OHA Trustees Haunani Apoliona, John at half staff by order of the Gover- those who follow.”  Waihe‘e IV and Boyd Mossman. – Photo: Alice Silbanuz Ka MA¯la Pulapula ‘okakopa2011 9 youth corner Recognition Follow us: /enaopio G stronger person,” said Waiamau. A commitment to serve Waiamau, a former boarding student at Kamehameha’s Kapälama campus, spent much of her free time volunteer- By Joe Ku¯hio¯ Lewis ing with Kamehameha’s Kahu Kordell Kekoa. “Makana has a good heart,” Kekoa said. “She gives willingly and OHA Youth Coordinator never asks for anything in return. Makana would come two hours prior to the start of our church service to see if eventeen-year-old Makanaokalani Waiamau is I needed any assistance. That’s the type of character Ma- this month’s Ola Ke Kalo I Ka ‘Ohä recipient. kana has.” The Lïhu‘e, Kaua‘i, native was selected for her Melody Lopez, a staff member at the Queen Lili‘uokalani contribution to making a positive difference in her Children’s Center’s Kaua‘i office, credits Waiamau for the community. countless hours she spent mentoring her peers: “Losing a Makanaokalani Waiamau has accumulated 1,000-plus hours of volunteer SWaiamau’s world was shattered at the young age of 14 parent is no easy ordeal. Makana has been there to serve as work in five years. - Photo: Courtesy of Makanaokalani Waiamau when her father passed away suddenly. She had the will a role model and an inspiration to her peers who have also to ho‘omau, persevere, and use her loss to set a positive suffered the loss of a parent.” ration. She makes me want to be a better, stronger person,” direction. She decided to honor her father’s life by living Waiamau enjoys swimming and working with young says mom Thalia Waiamau Gonzales. through his example. children and has accumulated more than 1,000 volunteer Waiamau is attending Kaua‘i Community College and “My father instilled in me the importance of being de- hours in five years with QLCC and Kahu Kai, an aquatic planning to major in early education. “If there’s anything termined and passionate towards helping others,” she said. recreation and safety management firm. Waiamau has in life that I would enjoy doing, it would be helping oth- She also credits her grandparents and mother for instill- dedicated roughly 200 hours per year, or four times more ers,” she says.  ing in her good values, like aloha (love), mälama (care than the average volunteer. “I’m motivated by everything for), hö‘ihi (respect), haÿahaÿa (humility), kuleana (re- around me, especially the smile on kids’ faces as I watch In recognition of our youth who make a positive differ- sponsibility), kökua (help) and lokomaika‘i (generosity). them play,” she said. ence in our community, each month we will be featuring “My grandparents taught me to make good choices. They In addition to her work with the community, Waiamau outstanding youth. If you would like to nominate a youth to gave me a solid foundation that has allowed me to become is a source of strength for her family. “Makana is an inspi- be featured, please call (808) 594-1811.

Know the issue: To learn about the choices you have in Medicare, How well do you know Native Hawaiian health? call your local licensed Humana agent. What percent of Native Hawaiian youth are obese? 5% 10% 12% 19%

What percent of Native Hawaiians have not had a routine checkup visit to a doctor in more than five years? 9.5% 18% 22% 36% Lei Timario Kalei Ka`ano`i What percent of Native Hawaiian mothers smoke during 808-348-2050 808-292-1084 their pregnancy? 1-800-421-7864 13.9% 14.7% 19.5% 22.8% TTY: 711 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week Seven Waterfront Plaza • 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 400 • Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 What percent of Native Hawaiians have high blood pressure? 36.3% 43.5% 52.5% 63.2% A health plan with a Medicare contract. Call Humana at 1-800-336-6801 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Answers may be found on pages 14 and 15. Y0040_GHA09QDHH 10012010 10 ‘okakopa2011

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fueled by working cooperatively OHA-DHHl to address the housing needs of Continued from page 5 Native Hawaiians. OHA Trustee Peter Apo drew to a joint venture to rebuild applause for floating the idea Kawänanakoa Gym on the Big of OHA and DHHL building Island; and $3 million to build a foundation for an economic Panoramic 3D CT Scan the 85-unit Waimänalo Küpuna consortium made up of the five Housing. Ali‘i Trusts as a way to help OHA has also committed to foster economic growth within making $3 million annually the Native Hawaiian community. available to DHHL to help “The only thing that can stop us ($89 Value) ($400 Value) 20,950 Native Hawaiian is ourselves,” Apo said. applicants access affordable Echoing the sentiment, OHA housing throughout the state. The Trustee Boyd Mossman, who implants. It provides a three dimensional image and cross-sectional images of the jaw commitment is for 30 years. is stepping down from his post These examples were Nov.1, said his only regret is that highlighted during a joint the two boards did not envision presentation by OHA Chief the opportunity sooner. “But it’s Executive Officer Clyde Nämu‘o, a great way to close my career,” DHHL Deputy Director Michelle Mossman said. Kauhane and DHHL Chief of OHA Trustee Rowena Akana, Staff M. Wai‘ale‘ale Sarsona. a 21-year board member, said MISSING SINGLE TOOTH SINGLE IMPLANT The presentation on joint OHA and DHHL have talked efforts of OHA and DHHL had set about working in tandem for the stage for a spirited discussion years, calling the renewed focus about potential opportunities for on a partnership an encouraging new partnerships. sign. “We need to be more With state Rep. Faye Hanohano creative about putting more in the audience, officials from people in homes,” Akana said. both organizations envisioned “DHHL has the land and OHA MISSING MULTIPLE TEETH MULTIPLE IMPLANTS a future where prosperity is has the money. We can do it.” 

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she said. “We have signs asking new owners to please Kunia group raises contact us if any archaeological sites are on their property, but nobody has called to this date,” she added. Kyle Kajihiro, American Friends Service awareness of Po¯ha¯kea Pass Committee Executive Director, who had joined a prior Pöhäkea hike, recalled when Hi‘iaka reached the apex of Pöhäkea Pass in the epic tale. “Hi‘iaka goes up Pöhäkea and sees her ‘öhi‘a groves burning” on Hawai‘i Island, he recounted. “Höpoe, her aikäne, is killed at that point. “At the lookout, Hi‘iaka can see smoke and she chants. There’s a beautiful passage cited in several versions of the story. It’s a climax moment at Pöhäkea, a key turning point in the story. … You can see why this is a really important place, so we would like to protect” Pöhäkea Pass, Kajihiro said. Besides mythology, physical remains point to a rich historical and cultural landscape in the Kunia foothills. “We checked out some (Kunia Loa Ridge Farmlands) properties and most of them have some significance to it. We go up there at least once week,” said Sheila Valdez, founding leader of Nä Wähine O Kunia, noting the presence of petroglyphs, apparent burial mounds and bowls The view of O‘ahu's west side as seen along the Po¯ha¯kea Pass hikes organized by Na¯ Wa¯hine O Kunia. hollowed in boulders that resemble birthing - Courtesy Photo: Sheila Valdez stones. “One heiau was carbon dated to the year 1200” by an archaeologist, she said. To maintain By Kekoa Enomoto The attorney for C & C Farmlands LLC Nä Wähine member Amy Kelly envisions re- the responded that the Kunia Loa Ridge Farmlands establishing an apparent pu‘uhonua for healing connection to KUNIA, O‘ahu — A group of four women is developer is committed to preserving any beside a Kunia stream. “We just felt compelled to staring down bulldozers to protect O‘ahu places archaeological sites, and the landowners are save the archaeological sites, to save the national the past and that figured in Hi‘iaka’s epic journey between bound legally not to disturb the sites. treasures,” she said. a viable land Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island. “The big portion of 854 acres has been Concerning the proposed second-access base, Native Members of Nä Wähine O Kunia have been previously cultivated,” said Ray Iwamoto of highway through Pöhäkea Pass, a City and Hawaiians hosting hikes in the area to bring awareness to the law firm Schlack Ito, referring to former County of Honolulu planner said a commuter will their campaign to save archaeological sites and pineapple and sugarcane plantation lands. “And thoroughfare “is not imminent,” but a mid- to participate wildlife along Pöhäkea Pass in the Wai‘anae in that flat lands, the chance of there being long-term project is to be studied by the O‘ahu Mountains. historical sites is very remote. But in the gulches Metropolitan Planning Organization in one or in and Meanwhile, a revised Wai‘anae Sustainable – in ‘Ëkahanui Gulch, for example – there are two years. benefit from Communities Plan has proposed a $250 million sites, and the developer wants to preserve them “If it (a highway) is considered feasible,” said responsible to $500 million “second access highway” for and protect them.” Randy Hara, project planner for the Wai‘anae stewardship people to commute daily via Pöhäkea Pass. “Everybody who buys a lot in Kunia is subject Sustainable Communities Plan, “then the route, of Ka Pae More imminently, developers of the 854-acre to recorded CC&Rs that require them not to where it’s going to be located and the impacts of Kunia Loa Ridge Farmlands subdivision of 5- disturb anything,” Iwamoto said about conditions, it to historical and cultural sites … all those kinds ‘A¯ina O and 10-acre farm lots have ordered earth movers covenants and restrictions of each deed. “Also in of impacts have to be studied … to address the Hawai‘i. to cut through pristine dry-land forest. The the CC&Rs, at least in the first amendment, we kinds of concerns those women have.” bulldozers are carving what looks like a three- appointed these ladies of Nä Wähine O Kunia as Wähine O Kunia Honouliuli is on Facebook; lane swath through the area that contains stands a cultural advisory committee; so we try to work their page features numerous photos.  of indigenous kï, kukui, ‘öhi‘a lehua, wauke and with them. … All the farmers, we’re trying to laua‘e, a type of fern. educate them to be respectful of all the sites.” “I am totally against it (bulldozing) because Iwamoto added, “We plan to direct our of all the birds and wildlife,” said Nä Wähine’s archaeologist to do a supplemental review of On the Net: Leilehua Keohookalani, a lifelong rancher and the Pöhäkea Trail.” Kunia Loa Ridge 40-year Kunia resident. “The heiau, all the Keohookalani, of Nä Wähine o Kunia, said Farmlands: http:// terracing — there’s just a lot of archaeological due diligence should be done. “There are iwi mygarciaproperties.com sites that need to be kept.” (bones) on the premises, so that’s important,” Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2011 13 Students follow pathway to health careers

At the UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy, teens Lawakua Joy, left, and Ishael Shaw-DeMello mix Students Ho‘oleia Kaeo, left, Kiana Perreira-Keawekane, Chalee Batunbacal and Ishael compounds to make lotion over a heating element. - Photos Courtesy of Na¯ Pua No‘eau Shaw-DeMello measure pulse at different points on an advanced patient simulator known as SimMan. By David Sing The LOMI, or Learning Opportu- nities in Medicine Institute, is part of orty-one high school students Nä Pua No‘eau’s initiative to provide a From statewide were provided oppor- pathway for Native Hawaiian students tunities to engage in discussions into the health professions. “The LOMI traditional andNow have available firsthand in food stores experience on all major islands.Summer Institute was a huge success,” hawai‘i to your with health career possibilities said Nä Pua No‘eau Assistant Director dinner table. Fduring a two-week residential program Kinohi Gomes. “It brought together a at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. conglomerate of professionals, educa- In partnership with the University tors and practitioners to provide a di- To maximize of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of rect pathway in the medical fields for Medicine, UH-Hilo College of Phar- Native Hawaiian students. Through choices of macy, and the UH-Hilo Nursing De- the many educational opportunities life and work, partment as part of its two-week sum- that took place during the two-week Native mer residential program at UH-Hilo, residential program, student par- Hawaiians Nä Pua No‘eau students worked with ticipants were able to learn hands-on will gain faculty from each of these entities to about these medical fields while also Taro Chunks get up close and personal with health seeing the relevance of these various Fresh steamed island kalo knowledge issues specific to Native Hawaiians. fields in their lives, their community No GMO, food coloring, or preservatives and excel in According to Dr. Ming Tim Sing and in their career exploration.” Taro Salmon Patties educational (no relation to the author), a Native LOMI is a program of Nä Pua 1 container Makaweli Taro Chunks 1/4 c green onion diced opportunities Hawaiian medical doctor and a teach- No‘eau’s Summer Institute, fund- 1 can salmon drained oil at all levels. ing faculty of medical biology at the ing for which came from the Col- (tuna may be substituted) salt and pepper John A. Burns School of Medicine: lege Access Challenge Grant Pro- 1 egg “The epitome of my day with your gram (CACGP) administered by UH Grate taro using a cheese grater, add salmon, egg, green onion, & mix kids was this: at the end of our visit, Hawai‘i P-20. Nä Pua No‘eau, a center one student came up to me, gave me for gifted and talented Native Hawai- to hamburger consistency. If too dry, add another egg. Form patties. a thank-you honi (a Polynesian greet- ian youth, is funded by the Office of Fry in oil until each side is golden brown. Salt and pepper to taste. ing exchanging the breath of life), and Hawaiian Affairs.  Find us at Big Save Supermarkets, Ishihara Market, Sueoka Store, proudly said, ‘Aunty, some day my Kojima Store, KTA, Ko¯kua Market, Down to Earth, Fresh Catch, Ching’s name will be on a lab coat like yours!’ David Sing is the Director of Nä Punalu‘u, JJ’s Seafood, and select Foodland, Sack N Save, and Times … Beautiful!” Pua No‘eau. 14 ‘okakopa2011 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Native Hawaiian Health Fact Sheet 2011

100% Figure 1. Historical Native Hawaiian population trends in the Hawaiian Islands. 300 he Office of Hawaiians Affairs was established to help Tprovide the opportunity for a better life and future for all After Western Contact Native Hawaiians. In 2010, OHA was reorganized with a specific role focused on research and results to guide 250 Pre-Contact estimates its efforts and actions. This new era of OHA 75% Post-Contact counts has a particularly strategic strand focused Forecasted estimates on improving Native Hawaiian health for 200 its beneficiaries. Part of this health effort Percentage of Hawai‘i has determined a strong need for leadership total population capacity to address Native Hawaiian health 50%

by Herb Kawainui Kane © 2011 Herb Kane Heritage Trust Heritage Kane Herb 2011 © Kane Kawainui Herb by issues between and within the social 150 The Physician The layers of influence. Through institutional Native Hawaiian partnership, the Native Hawaiian Health Health Fact Sheet 2011 Consortium was formed to increase organizational coordination, collaboration, 100

and comprehensiveness to seek support from federal Native Hawaiian population (in thousands) 25% agencies on Native Hawaiian health issues for the common 20% 22% health interests of these partners and their networks. 50

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esearch shows that in present day there is a Native Hawaiian 1700 1778 1823 1831 1835 1850 1853 1860 1866 1872 1878 1884 1890 1896 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Rpublic health crisis when analyzing chronic disease Year indicators, specifically cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, Source: Hsu, P., & Nielson, J. (2010). Population update 2010: The R&E annual update series. Honolulu: Kamehameha Schools Research & Evaluation, p. 1. asthma, and cancer. We report these statistics in order to shed light on this issue and applicable contextualized determinants of 8,001 Figure 2. Demographic Population in the To improve health status rates. 11,118 the quality State of Hawai‘i by Ethnicity. and longevity THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LINKS TO of life, Native 252,147 305,838 Hawaiians NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH OF THE PAST will enjoy o fully comprehend the state of the contemporary health status healthy life- Tof Native Hawaiians, it is essential to explicate the foundations 148,773 styles and of traditional Hawaiian health practices that lead to a thriving experience society of physically adept people. Critical to the well-being and vigor of Native Hawaiians was a highly structured system 47,767 reduced of ancient medical art forms of preventive health, acute care, and onset of holistic healing. From 1776 to 1893, a 90% depopulation of the chronic Native Hawaiian community took place due to severe biological, 220,201 diseases. psychological, and physical displacements Native Hawaiians faced within their own homes (Blaisdell, 1998) (see Figure 1). 699,622 Thus, to contextualize the plight of Hawai‘i’s indigenous people, it is important to acknowledge the structure of ancient Hawaiian healing and the state of wellness prior to foreign contact. 256,381 NATIVE HAWAIIAN POPULATION he Native Hawaiian population makes up approximately 7,380 T22% (305,838) of the State of Hawai‘i total population (see Figure 2). This number has been slightly increasing over the Native Hawaiian Chinese Source: Hawaii State Department of past 10 years (DOH, 2008). In the Census 2000, 161,507 Native Health. (2000-2008). Hawaii Health Unmixed (except Hawaiian) Filipino Survey 2000-2008. Retrieved from Hawaiians lived in the Continental U.S. (2001). Today, over Caucasian Korean http://hawaii.gov/health/statistics/ 40% of the Native Hawaiian population resides off the Hawaiian Black Samoan/Tongan hhs/index.html. Islands. Japanese Mixed (except Hawaiian) Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2011 15

A FURTHER LOOK AT NATIVE HAWAIIANS Figure 3. Comparing Native Hawaiian Post-Secondary Enrollment OTHER VALUABLE ENROLLED IN HEALTH Rates in Health Fields. NATIVE HAWAIIAN Native Native NATIVE HAWAIIAN CARE MAJORS University of OBESITY Hawaiians Hawaiians HEALTH INDICATORS Hawai‘i at Indicator Majored in Majored in t is important to track the post- Mänoa • 75.5% of Native secondary enrollment rates of College / College / of Native Hawaiians I (N) • 5.8% Hawaiians are at risk for Native Hawaiians pursuing majors in School (N) School (%) do not have any kind of being overweight or obese, applicable health care fields. These School of Medicine 479 39 8 health care coverage compared to 57.2% in the rates will directly link to current (HBRFSS, 2010). State (HBRFSS, 2010). and future Native Hawaiian capacity Psychology Department 294 25 8.5 to prevent and treat fellow Native School of Human Nutrition, 9.5% of Native 185 23 12 • • Healthy People 2010 Hawaiian infants, youth, adults, and Food & Animal Sciences Hawaiians have not had objective was to lower seniors who suffer from physical and School of Nursing & a routine checkup visit Obesity prevalence to emotional diseases and disorders. Dental Hygiene 665 96 14 to a doctor in over 5 15%. There is but one School of Medicine School of Social Work 301 63 21 years, the highest of all in Hawai‘i – just 8% (39 students) of ethnicities in the state • 23.3% of Native Hawaiian John A. Burns enrollment is of Native (HBRFSS, 2010). mothers are categorized Hawaiian ethnicity (UH IRO, 2009). Source: University of Hawai‘i, IRO, 2010. with Preconception Obesity • 17% of Native Hawaiians compared to 15.8% in the rate their general health State of Hawai‘i (PRAMS, status as “fair” or “poor”, 2010). MATERNAL AND CHILD the highest of all ethnicities HEALTH STATUS Figure 4. Comparing Native Hawaiian Health by Maternal and Child Health Indicators. in the state (HBRFSS, 2010). • 19% of Native Hawaiian State of Native youth are Obese, according OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS Healthy People • Among the Top 10 leading Indicator Hawai‘i Hawaiian to their BMI levels, n an average year in Hawai‘i, 18,350 (2004-2008 (2004-2008 2010 Objective causes of death among compared to 14.5% in the Ibabies are born; being of Native Average) Average) Native Hawaiians: State of Hawai‘i and 12.0% Hawaiian race represents just over a Unintended Pregnancy 45.3% 54.1% 30.0% accidents, diabetes, in the U.S. (BRFSS, 2009; quarter of all births. Native Hawaiian cardiovascular disease, CDC, 2008). mothers have some of the greatest health Inadequate Preconception Vitamin Use 63.4% 73.3% 20.0% cancer, and inflammation of inequities compared to other ethnicities First Trimester Prenatal Care 82.2% 78.7% 90.0% the kidneys (Office of Health In 2006, 39.4% of Native and State of Hawai‘i rates in 16 measured Status Monitoring, 2009). • Smoking During Pregnancy 8.5% 13.9% 0.0% Hawaiians were Obese, in indicators (PRAMS, 2010). 48% of 2007, 43.2%. This is a 10% deaths in Hawai‘i, originating from Drug Use During Pregnancy 2.7% 3.9% 0.0% • 60% of Native Hawaiian increase in Native Hawaiian perinatal period, are accounted by the Breastfeeding at Eight Weeks 71.0% 62.6% 75.0% youth in Grade 12 have a Obesity in 3 years (2009, Native Hawaiian ethnic group (Office of lifetime prevalence of any 49.3%) (HBRFSS, 2006; Health Status Monitoring, 2009). Source: PRAMS, 2010: USDHHS, 2009 illicit drug use compared HBRFSS, 2007). to 53% in the Nation and 47% for the State of Hawai‘i • Comparatively, 36.8% of sample in the same grade Non-Hispanic Blacks and CHRONIC DISEASE STATUS OF Figure 5. Comparing Native Hawaiian Health by Chronic Disease Indicators. (Pearson, 2004). 30.7% of Hispanics were NATIVE HAWAIIANS nationally classified as Chronic Disease United State of Native Hawaiians • 8.9% of Native Hawaiian Obese in 2010 (BRFSS, esearch and data indicate that Native Hawaiians adults reported lifetime Indicator (2009) States Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i 2010). Rsuffer some of the worst health inequities in the methamphetamine use State of Hawai‘i and rival disparate health conditions Heart Attack 11.4 2.9 6.0 - higher compared to The two U.S. regions across the Continental U.S. Figure 5 compares any other ethnic group • High Blood Pressure with the highest rates of chronic Native Hawaiian disease rates to those of the 28.7 30.2 36.3 in the state (Hawai‘i Obesity prevalence were State of Hawai‘i and national prevalence statistics. Obesity 26.9 22.9 49.3 State Treatment Needs the South (28.4%) and These indicators call for a plan of action to seriously Diabetes 8.3 8.5 13.4 Assessment dataset, 2004). the Midwest (28.2%). address the critical state of current Native Hawaiian The State of Hawai‘i health and chronic disease prevalence among our Asthma 13.4 16.9 26.5 • The highest adult has higher rates of people. Prostate Cancer 2.2 3.8 3.6 prevalence rates of Obesity (30.2%) than methamphetamine use either of these two Specifically, (Papa Ola Lökahi, N.D.; WHIAAPI Source: BRFSS, 2009; CDC/NCHS National Health Survey, 2009; HBRFSS, 2009; Health USA, 2009. in the state are found regions (BRFSS, 2010; Fact Sheet, N.D.) in Kaua‘i County (UH MedNews, 2011). • Native Hawaiians are over 5 times as likely to Center on the Family, experience diabetes between the ages of 19-35 (11% vs. 2%) compared to non-Hawaiians. 2007).

• Native Hawaiians have the highest rate of deaths due to cancer compared to any other ethnic group in Hawai‘i. may have Actress Kelly Hu arrives at the premiere seen of “Phineas and Ferb The Movie,” TV audiences superstar Kelly Hu get knocked off in last season’s finale of Hawai‘i cable’s No. 1 telecast of 2011, in Five-O, but like a cat with nine lives, Hu will be back and shining on which she has a recurring role. the silver screen as she takes the lead in Almost Perfect. Photo: Jesse Grant/WireImage Premiering in the Islands at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival on Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 9:30 p.m., Almost Perfect tells the story of a New York career woman “finding puppy love at 34,” in the words of the movie’s Facebook page. “Bertha had this amazing script,” said Hu, a Kamehameha Schools graduate of Hawaiian, Chinese and English descent, referring to writer-director and award-winning filmmaker Bertha Bay-Sa Pan. “I read it and it really spoke to me. I saw a lot of myself in this character, dealing with family issues and the fear of commitment. I’ve been with my boyfriend for about eight years and we’re only just now talking about moving in together. Like my character in the film, I’m still on the fence about the whole marriage thing too.” Hu was also happy with the fact that her character’s mother is Asian and her character’s father is Caucasian. “There are not a lot of mixed Asian and White couples of that generation depicted in films,” she says. In the romantic comedy, Vanessa Lee (Kelly Hu) runs a nonprofit and meets up with Dwayne (Ivan Shaw), who could be the perfect man for her. As romance blossoms, Vanessa is monopolized by her somewhat dysfunctional family to the point that there may not be any room for her perfect man. “The casting was perfect,” recalled Hu. “It couldn’t have been better. We had such a great rapport.” Hu, who’s movies have included The Scorpion King starring fellow Hawai‘i actor Dwayne Johnson, X2: X-Men United and The Tournament, a British indie film with Ving Rhames, welcomed the departure from the action genre. “It was a really fun role for me,” she says. “First of all I got to play the lead in the film, and I Hu’s ‘Almost Perfect’ By Francine Murray may was in every single scene of the movie. So, it was nonstop and I got is funny because when I did Lana, in The Librarian, that was the most have to work with some really fun actors, people that I still have great watched movie on cable. So, I guess I’m breaking my own record.” Hawai‘i TV audiences seen relationships with now. It was a great experience being able to shoot Hu, a former fashion model, also confesses to having a “design side International superstar Kelly Hu get knocked off in last season’s finale of Hawai‘i in New York.” of me that I’ve always sort of wanted to explore. And Film Festival Five-O, but like a cat with nine lives, Hu will be back and shining on New York is a long ways from “performing in plays and with her creative nature and edgy-casual style, she the silver screen as she takes the lead in Almost Perfect. dance shows at Kamehameha,” which she says probably started a clothing line fittingly named 33 Edge. Regal Dole Cannery Premiering in the Islands at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival helped her “get more comfortable in front of an “It’s not how a lot Stadium 18 and IMAX on Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 9:30 p.m., Almost Perfect tells the audience.” of other Oct. 13-23 story of a New York career woman “finding puppy love at 34,” in the “But truthfully speaking, I am more nervous about words of the movie’s Facebook page. performing live now than when I was in school. Locally made films at HIFF “Bertha had this amazing script,” said Hu, a Kamehameha Schools Perhaps that comes with the fear of being judged graduate of Hawaiian, Chinese and English descent, referring to more now than when no one knew who I was.” My Koaloha Story writer-director and award-winning filmmaker Bertha Bay-Sa Pan. Hu has been in more than 25 films and in dozens directed by Gary San Angel “I read it and it really spoke to me. I saw a lot of myself in this of television series. “I love the whole art of it,” she Sat., Oct. 15, 7 p.m., character, dealing with family issues and the fear of commitment. says. “I love to travel as well, being able to go to I’ve been with my boyfriend for about eight years and we’re only just different locations all the time, meeting and working Queen’s Beach, Waikïkï, now talking about moving in together. Like my character in the film, with different people.” Sunset on the Beach (free) I’m still on the fence about the whole marriage thing too.” As much as she loves her career, Thurs., Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Hu was also happy with the fact that her character’s mother is she has a warning for the faint of heart “There’s Dole Cannery Asian and her character’s father is Caucasian. “There are not a lot of who are considering pursuing acting: A “talk story” style docu- mixed Asian and White couples of that generation depicted in films,” “If you can do anything else, do it. It’s something mentary about a family- she says. a really, really hard career. It’s one of about the owned ‘ukulele business In the romantic comedy, Vanessa Lee (Kelly Hu) runs a nonprofit those things you absolutely have to spirit of the and its special brand of and meets up with Dwayne (Ivan Shaw), who could be the perfect love because there’s so much rejection old-school aloha. man for her. As romance blossoms, Vanessa is monopolized by her and there’s so much negativity in the Islands, when somewhat dysfunctional family to the point that there may not be any business. Despite all of that, you still you grow Paradise Broken room for her perfect man. “The casting was perfect,” recalled Hu. “It have to be willing to just plow through up in Hawai‘i couldn’t have been better. We had such a great rapport.” it.” it’s hard to directed by James Sereno Hu, who’s movies have included The Scorpion King starring Hu looks for the positive in things Fri., Oct. 14, 9:30 p.m., fellow Hawai‘i actor Dwayne Johnson, X2: X-Men United and The and says she’s been fortunate, but she leave that Dole Cannery Tournament, a British indie film with Ving Rhames, welcomed the still finds every role challenging because behind. You Witness another side of departure from the action genre. she approaches each role she plays as paradise as two drug ad- take that Kelly Hu takes a star turn in “Almost Perfect,” a romantic com- “It was a really fun role for me,” she says. “First of all I got to something new. “I never get to a point with you in edy that the Kamehameha graduate says hits close to home. dicts battle in the under- play the lead in the film, and I where I feel like this is so easy I can do this Image: courtesy of HIFF. Top, Hu is a former fashion model. belly of Waikïkï while trying with my eyes closed,” she says. all aspects of ‑Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Hu to make their dreams come Hu recently shot an episode of CSI: Crime your life.” true. Scene Investigation, which will likely air on CBS Wednesday, Oct. 5. The episode is called “Bitter Sweet,” The Descendants and she plays the CEO of a chocolate factory, which is fitting because actors do it, where everybody else does the work and they just she is a huge fan of chocolate. “I have an obsession for chocolate, bring their name. I’m actually funding this myself, designing, doing directed by Alexander Payne but only dark chocolate. I eat it almost every day,” she confesses. “I production, all of it,” she says. Sun., Oct. 23, 6 p.m. was so upset when I found out we weren’t actually shooting in a real Currently the line is only available in a few U.S. boutiques and in Dole Cannery chocolate factory.” The show couldn’t find a chocolate factory in Los Japan, with a web site planned to launch next year. “I think that it’s With his wife on life sup- Angeles that worked, so the episode was shot in a jam factory. a great way for me to branch out and be creative,” says Hu, 43. “It is port after a boating ac- Speaking of sweet deals, voice-over work has become like a second exciting, but it is a lot of hard work. It’s a full-time job, between that cident, a Hawaiian man job for Hu in animated films and television series likeGreen Lantern and my acting I have no time for anything else.” takes his daughters on a and Young Justice. A Pepperdine University graduate, Hu is not only intelligent and trip from O‘ahu to Kaua‘i “They say that it (voice-over work) is a whole different animal,” stunningly beautiful – she’s a former Miss Teen USA and Miss to confront the young real she says. “But I love doing it, because it so freeing. All you are doing Hawai‘i – but she is a bit of a daredevil and loves animals. estate broker who was hav- is using your voice. You don’t have to worry about how you look, On the set of The Scorpion King, “the trainer or animal wrangler ing an affair with his wife where you are standing, the lights or if your facial expressions are for the show used to call me ‘The Monkey’ because I used to climb too much. You just get caught up in one thing, your voice.” And, she up on anything,” Hu said, laughing as she recalled that the trainer before her misfortune. says, it gives you the chance to play roles that you might never be would ask her, “Do you want to ride this elephant? And I’d say, sure. cast in normally. Do you want to ride this giant buffalo? I’m like, sure!” There were Box office opens Oct. Hu also has a recurring role on Phineas and Ferb, the animated snakes, scorpions, exotic birds, a lion and a tiger on set. “I had so 3. Purchase tickets online Disney Channel hit series about two savvy yet mischievous boys who much fun with it. I love animals. I loved working on the Scorpion at hiff.org or by phone want to make every day of their summer an adventure. Candace, their King because it was just a fun, campy film and of course working (808) 447-0577. General older sister, thinks it’s her job to report on what monkey business with Dwayne Johnson, another Hawai‘i boy, was great. It was the admission $12; students, Phineas and Ferb are up to. Stacy, played by Hu, is Candace’s hip kind of role where you didn’t take yourself seriously.” seniors and military $10, best friend and usually points out what’s hot, and what’s not. Speaking of Hawai‘i, Hu says: “I still have very close ties to HIFF members $8. “Phineas and Ferb The Movie came out in August and broke all Hawai‘i. My best friend and family are in Hawai‘i. Some of my best Film dates are subject kinds of numbers,” shared Hu. According to the Nielsen ratings, the friends here in Los Angeles are from Hawai‘i. There’s something to change. See hiff.org for premiere of Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb The Movie ranked as about the spirit of the Islands, when you grow up in Hawai‘i it’s hard cable’s No. 1 entertainment telecast of 2011, and became cable’s No. to leave that behind. You take that with you in all aspects of your updated show dates and 5 movie of all time. “It was the most watched movie on cable, which life.”  times. 18 ‘okakopa2011 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events

That message doesn’t always trickle down to the general public, however, as efforts to reform the tax code have been opposed by industries Balancing act that have received special treatment. Meanwhile, public-worker unions wage a media campaign in an effort to protect their members. Prior administrations haven’t ignored the extended economic turbulence, and have enacted sound, fiscal practices that would have achieved results if the recession hadn’t gone on as long. After years of curtailing spending and making strategic cuts, “We’ve used every single reasonable approach to get through the financial downturn. All the easy things have been done,” Young says. Unless the state can increase its revenue collection – for example, through jobs creation – it has to make further cutbacks, which after several years can’t be absorbed. “A small cut leads to a large ripple effect, relatively speaking,” Young explains. “If you trim $2 million from the budget, somebody is getting cut. It’s that relative factor.” On top of that, the state has to take command of commitments to covering existing employee benefits, such as pensions and health plans. The state government has to find a way to address these unfunded liabilities – which contributed to Hawai‘i’s downgraded credit rating by two reporting agencies – and make adjustments to ensure the state can pay for these liabilities in the future. “These problems can’t be overlooked any longer. We have to be proactive,” Young says. Young, 42, was most recently the County of Maui’s Director of Finance. Prior to that he spent 10 years working at Kamehameha Schools in government relations, budget and finance and internal auditing. This experience, as well as five sessions working for the state Legislature, makes him comfortable with the government process. State Budget and Finance Director Kalbert Young, pictured outside his No.1 Capitol District Since joining the state administration, Young has worked to establish office building in downtown Honolulu, is described as a "straight shooter" by House Finance good, open rapport with lawmakers – to understand their positions and Committee Chairman Marcus Oshiro. Young, who is part-Hawaiian, was raised to recognize educate them on the administration’s positions. “In the end, compromise that his own achievements demonstrate what Hawaiians can accomplish. - Photo: Lisa Asato is not beyond reach,” he points out. State House Finance Chairman Committee Marcus Oshiro agrees: “It’s very important that members of the Legislature have a good working By Treena Shapiro relationship with the Budget and Finance Director. During the first year of the Abercrombie administration, Young has showed a strong grasp tate Budget and Finance Director Kalbert Young believes in being of the long-term financial issues that Hawai‘i needs to deal with going transparent, honest and willing to take on the state’s difficult and forward.” sometimes controversial fiscal challenges. Oshiro adds, “Our relationship with Kalbert has been excellent because Going into the job, he knew the state could no longer avoid he is a straight shooter, he makes time to ensure we understand complex dealing with issues that have gone unrecognized and unresolved for matters, and together we can better communicate Hawai‘i’s financial Stoo long – leading to a situation where the state isn’t bringing in sufficient budget issues to the community.” To have revenue to maintain its current level of programming or fund long-term Today, Young considers Maui his home, but he was born and raised on liabilities, such as pensions and health plans for state employees. O‘ahu, and graduated from Maryknoll High School and the University of choices and “It’s a big challenge,” he acknowledges. “It makes my job that much Hawai‘i. a sustainable more interesting.” His Chinese, Hawaiian and German ancestry led his parents to teach future, Native His answer isn’t meant to be glib. It’s been a turbulent nine months and him respect for all cultures, and to always do well personally and aim for Hawaiians not everyone appreciates the administration’s commitment to long-term success. He also was raised to recognize that his own accomplishments will progress recovery, instead of just year-to-year measures. demonstrate what Hawaiians can achieve. He hopes that Hawaiians toward “It’s painful, it’s messy, but you can’t get away – and you shouldn’t get recognize that five of their own were included in Abercrombie’s original away – from dealing with it,” he says. cabinet appointments. (Sunshine Topping resigned from the state greater Young sought the opportunity to be part of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s Department of Human Resources Development citing family reasons.) economic administration, in order to take a leadership role in shaping what the state Young thinks that the ethnic makeup of the cabinet was unintentional, self- could be in its future evolution. As for Abercrombie himself, Young says, and more a reflection of how individual members’ qualifications and sufficiency. “It’s refreshing that he has been willing to step up and address long-term philosophies matched the Governor’s criteria. He says, “I look at the solutions, rather than playing politics and clouding or shading government cabinet as everyone doing well for the future of Hawaiians, and very finances.” proud of the fact that Hawaiians will get to help the entire state.” In government, the bottom line is rarely dealt with, sometimes for lack This is the last in a series of profiles of newly confirmed Native Hawaiian of political incentive, or because it raises public ire, Young observes. leaders in the Abercrombie administration.  It’s not a popularity issue, however. The Budget Director believes these long-term solutions can strengthen the state’s economy and leave it less Treena Shapiro, a freelance writer, is a former reporter for the Honolulu susceptible to economic crises in the future. Star-Bulletin and Honolulu Advertiser. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ‘okakopa2011 19

communities was floated. Hawaiian organizations and convention The convention showcased its first conference drew 200 OHA executives share “our immense diversity,” said participants. A decade later, the Continued from page 4 Toni Bissen, Executive Director council includes more than 150 crafting innovative solutions to of the Pü‘ä Foundation. member groups. meet their communities’ most “Hawaiians are working so Coming together annually spotlight at convention pressing needs. hard at so many different levels, provides “a good feedback OHA was one of the lead and we may have our political mechanism to check back, ‘OK, sponsors of the three-day differences, but at the core, event that featured speakers, everybody wants to move our presentations, timely policy communities forward and bring reports, public policy plenary our talents to bear. That’s where “Hawaiians are sessions, roundtables and our desire and motivation is,” working so hard at workshops focused on cultural Bissen said. “There’s a lot of preservation, education, health, different ways to haku a lei, to so many different housing, economic development serve our community.” levels... . There’s a lot OHA executives Chief Operating Officer Richard Pezzulo, Community Relations Director and self-determination. At the convention, Donna Denise Iseri-Matsubara, Chief Advocate Esther Kia‘a¯ina, Research Director Kamana‘opono The convention offered Gambrell, Director of the of different ways to Crabbe and Chief Financial Officer Hawley Alamodin. - Photos: Harold Nedd “unprecedented” opportunities U.S. Treasury Department’s haku a lei, to serve By Harold Nedd for native community Community Development overview of her responsibilities, advocates, businesses and non- Financial Institutions Fund our community.” which include overseeing OHA’s native funders to rub shoulders (CDFI), announced financial – Toni Bissen he Office of Hawai- media presence and making sure and conceive of new ways to awards to Native Hawaiian ian Affairs offered the its efforts get public recognition. partner, said Robin Puanani organizations under the Native P u¯ ‘¯ a Foundation broadest look ever at the She also directs the Transitional Danner, CNHA President and American CDFI Assistance Executive Director agency’s senior manage- Assistance Program, which is CEO. Program (NACA). These grants ment team to a crowd essentially all of OHA’s grants and “I just look around the room aim to help native financial attendingT the Native Hawaiian loans. and am amazed at the level institutions and organizations Convention. Chief Advocate Esther Kia‘äina of engagement we have here spur local economic growth what progress you made from Introducing an executive team highlighted her role in directing between federal policymakers, and recovery, as well as expand the year before?’ ” said Nämaka anchored by Chief Operating public policy, community outreach businesses leaders, national access to affordable financial Rawlins, former Executive Officer Richard Pezzulo, OHA and compliance programs at OHA. philanthropic foundations products and services. Director, now Strategic Chairperson Colette Machado With her address, she painted her and our Native Hawaiian The seven NACA awardees Partnerships Director, of ‘Aha called on the heads of the key staff at OHA as bringing new community,” Danner said. are: Alternative Structures Pünana Leo Hawaiian language business lines to join her on the attention, needed resources and “This dialogue has provided International of Wai‘anae immersion preschools. “And podium, where they spoke briefly a strong political voice to issues us with additional tools and ($85,498); CNHA ($725,000); each time, the big smile, ‘Oh, about their respective roles in important to Native Hawaiians. knowledge to attract resources Hawaiian Community Assets so happy to see you!’ ” renewed efforts to improve Director of Research to our Native communities.” Inc. ($130,900); and Kanu Puni Kekauoha, Executive conditions for Native Hawaiians. Kamana‘opono Crabbe also At a time of shrinking o ka ‘Äina Learning ‘Ohana Director of Papakölea Pezzulo prefaced his remarks to offered a clear view of programs resources in the current of Kamuela ($133,700); and Community Development the crowd of an estimated 1,000 in his department, which consists recession, expanding native three credit unions serving Corp., revelled in the “growth, people at the Hawai‘i Convention of three areas: Demography; communities’ access to new low-income and Hawaiian the synergy that’s created Center by acknowledging OHA Land, Culture and History; and economic-development communities. when you bring native people Chief Executive Officer Clyde Special Projects. Crabbe summed opportunities and alternative Gambrell praised the high together. For me, it’s a good Nämu‘o, who was unable to up his department’s role as key to funding sources to jump start or level of innovation coming time for us to aloha one another attend. gathering evidence needed to make sustain their work is critical. out of Hawai‘i as a beacon in and share what we’re doing and Pezzulo, who oversees the sound decisions that allow OHA to The Philanthropy Forum the field of community-led experiencing, our challenges, day-to-day operation at OHA, engage policymakers in its work, facilitated a dialogue between development. the pukas. ’Cause it’s hard also spoke about the recent create public awareness and build native grant seekers and key “When you’re told for so work and many times it goes reorganization, saying that it was community support. staff of heavy hitters in the many years you can’t do unappreciated. People can feel aimed at producing measurable Chief Financial Officer Hawley philanthropic world: the Ford something, people are forced it’s just them doing this work. results for Native Hawaiians. Alamodin was the last of the Foundation, Bill and Melinda to think creatively about how “So we come to be refreshed “We have completely changed five senior-level executives to Gates Foundation and Kresge they can,” noted Hawaiian and energized, and be inspired our structure from a topic-based speak about their responsibilities Foundation, along with Hawai‘i Community Assets Executive by one another,” Kekauoha organization to a function- at OHA, where she is credited Community Foundation. Director Jeff Gilbreath. The said, “and this positive energy based agency with four lines of with bringing a strong financial Insights into the funding NACA grant will help HCA to we return to our community.” business: Resource Management, background to overseeing finances process and strategies to develop strengthen its capacity to serve  Community Relations, Research and investments, as well as land successful proposals were its clients, with a particular and Advocacy,” Pezzulo said. and property management. She shared, and the idea to establish focus on meeting the housing Naomi Sodetani is a freelance In her remarks, Director of is also tasked with regulating the a Pacific-focused fund to serve needs of Native Hawaiians. writer, documentary producer Community Relations Denise flow of information within and as an intermediary between In 2001, CNHA was and former Publications Editor Iseri-Matsubara provided a brief among OHA offices.  big foundations and native founded by six Native of Ka Wai Ola o OHA. 20 ‘okakopa2011 KE AU I HALA www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] FROM THE ARCHIVES native hawaiian » news | features | events

TRANSLATION OF ARTICLE want the duties to go to my subjects, statesmen cannot become foreign The King responds should they desire, and to my circles of statesmen, therefore I see that it is By Puakea Nogelmeier chiefs. Those subjects who are properly necessary that I appoint advisors that are knowledgeable in the new dealings of appropriate for that side of us. For that By Kau‘i Sai-Dudoit To S. M. Kamakau this time, I am attending to them now. reason, I deny the subjects’ petitions to reetings to you, and please, Here is the name of one: S.L. Kapeau, terminate those foreign spokesmen for Second of two parts with cordial affection, tell the a secretary for the Directors of Finance, the benefit of Hawaiian statesmen. Gold men and ancient women and he will soon understand that field. I To the elder men and elder women, n 1844, after receiving recognition of who descend from the ancestors that I want many to do the same. my affection for all of you is heartfelt, Hawaiian Independence from Great Britain, sincerely hope for all the ancient virtues That is my mindset, with concern that therefore I discuss this with you, through France and the United States, Kamehameha to become newly adapted ones. One the virtues of my ancestors must not be Kamakau, the proper one to express your III refocused his attention toward domestic right that Kamehameha I., declared to lost. They shall be teachers to educate aloha for me, which we all need for the affairs, and the internal organization and the citizens of old was “Old women and myself and my circle of chiefs in the fullest of life. Imaintenance of the newly recognized Hawai- old men may [be safe to] go and sleep ways of the enlightened nations within Kamehameha ian Kingdom. in the roadways.” Certainly that right, our own Kingdom. Nuuanu, Oahu, August, 1845. In 1845, he addressed the land tenure sys- and all the many others, those ancient As to the chiefs they recommend for tem, by initiating the first phase of a massive rights will be ongoing if they fit with these positions, I know that it is not land division, an event that would come to be the other sides that have joined us, and possible for Leleiohoku, Paki, or Keoni ‘Let it be printed!’ known as the Great Mahele. The King’s next some ancient rights should be adapted Ana, for they have duties on behalf of Visit nupepa.org to priority was the task of appointing capable in new ways as necessary for the other the Kingdom, and some of them are Ministers to assist in the development of a sides that have aligned with me. That is supervisors over those foreign officials. see the Hawaiian constitutional form of government. The strain why I have appointed foreign Officials This chiefly circle of mine cannot fulfill language on the King was understandable when it be- so as to clearly know all of the rights in the positions I have granted. newspapers came exceedingly clear that the most capable the Great Nations. I have not appointed I am hopeful that the time will come online. 5.75” x 4.9” REV 08/16/2011 men were foreigners. these foreign Officials out of scorn for when these occupations come back to And check out The chiefs voiced their concerns regarding the ancient people of the land. They us, once the young chiefs are educated. Ho‘olaupa‘i on the placement of foreigners in such high of- are appointed because my own circle is I understand the importance of the Facebook. fices of government and petitioned the King to unable to fully grasp the processes in the Hawaiian statesmen, but the Hawaiian rethink his decision. Most of us share similar great lands that have concerns and have been led to believe that our joined with us. The King and chiefs were coerced by foreigners, in power to terminate regards to foreigners participating in govern- their roles as mental affairs, but this article from 1845 is an officials here in It's here! example of the clear and deliberate decisions Hawaii rests with made by Hawaiian leaders at the time. me. Our largest After careful deliberation, evidenced by Because it is clear these letters and discussions with the chiefs, to me that I can work 5 bedroom, 3 bath, Kamehameha III asked his chiefs to trust his with those foreign Model Home has been delivered decisions. 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Sept. 1, 1918 – Aug. 29, 2011 Lauhaka and his uncle built a home beside a pool, high upon the Köke‘e By Lynn Cook cliffs, near the narrow, rocky trail down into Wainiha on the other side. The pool n 1931, a 12-year-old boy sailed from San By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, provided a warning system, as it would Francisco to Honolulu on a luxury liner. Dr. PH., R.D. ripple whenever anyone approached. When his family checked in at the Royal The two men could disappear into Hawaiian Hotel, he found himself watching the swampy forest where no one graceful hula dancers. He was captivated as auhaka and his uncle, dared to follow. Unbeknownst to the Ithey danced the story of a Hawaiian song. His Kane‘alohi, a bird catcher, men, Hakau, the harsh ruling chief of life was forever changed. Returning home, he Kent Ghirard, left, with Hula Nani Girls in 1951. - Photo: worked in the Köke‘e forest, Waimea learned about their feather began collecting things Hawaiian. He found a Courtesy of Hula Preservation Society mauka of Waimea. Kane‘alohi gathering on his land and was angered teacher and started his hula training. In 1947, kept the memory of Lauhaka’s that they avoided paying the annual after graduation from Stanford University, me what I am today,” telling how much of Lparents alive, as he poured love and makahiki tax. Kent Ghirard sailed to the Hawaiian Islands, a Moloka‘i Tita she really was. “He gently knowledge into the boy. Kane‘alohi One day ripples on the pond clearly away from his presumed career with his corrected me. I said ‘taking a bat’ and he said, told Lauhaka how a stranger had indicated a group was fast approaching. family’s business, the Ghirardelli Chocolate no, it’s a ‘bath.’ And he made me say it right.” descended the steep mountain trail Quickly, Lauhaka hid Kane‘alohi in a Co., following instead his love for hula. He taught her to do her hair, dance Tahitian from Köke‘e into Wainiha and came rocky crevice. He donned his feathered Uncle Kent Ghirard passed away Aug. as well as hula, and “never let up correcting upon Lauhaka’s mother bathing in a mahiole, took up a long stick and 29, three days before his 93rd birthday. His my pidgin.” She remembers freezing in her ti- mountain pool. Immediately, he made stood at the cliff’s edge. Parrying with world-renowned Hula Nani Girls gathered at leaf skirt for the 5 a.m. call to greet returning the young beauty his wife and soon, the single-file of soldiers, Lauhaka his home on the slopes of Diamond Head to military ships. “Uncle Kent would not let the couple became expectant parents. pulled them off-balance and shoved remember their love and respect for the man those boys come home without a greeting!” One day, Lauhaka’s father climbed them over the cliff, one by one. Chief often called “a tall Caucasian person teaching She adds, “We liked the whistles.” back up that mountain path to Köke‘e Hakau stood there defeated, empty hula.” In 1955, Ghirard’s troupe was the first and never returned. Before leaving, handed and stunned. Hakau challenged Ghirard’s “girls” were gracious and elegant, from Hawai‘i to extensively tour Japan after he gave Lauhaka’s mother his mahi- Lauhaka’s right to wear the mahiole. of every ethnic island mix, who took hula to the war. Twice they headlined Chicago’s ole (chief’s feather helmet). Lauhaka’s Upon hearing Lauhaka’s story, Hakau the world, challenging Hollywood’s often Edgewater Beach Hotel, where guests were mother carefully wrapped it in tapa acknowledged and embraced him, still unflattering stereotype of Hawaiian culture reported humming a hula tune and waving and stored the mahiole in a covered harboring disbelief. Hakau invited and dance. Ghirard would always have a shy their hands in hula motions as they walked gourd. Tragically, Lauhaka’s mother Lauhaka to his court. smile when called a “living treasure.” out into the cold Chicago night. Some of the died after his birth. Hakau beckoned and called the bird Leialoha Glorious Kaleikini was part Hula Nani dancers went to dance with Alfred Kane‘alohi taught Lauhaka all the catchers to enter from across a large of Ghirard’s troupe in the 1950s and ’60s. Apaka, bandleader Ray Kinney, others went bird-catching skills and techniques he lauhala mat. Unarmed soldiers sat She mentions that Ghirard is credited with on to the Hawaiian Room of New York’s knew. Lauhaka learned the appropriate surrounding the mat along the walls. creating precision lines of dancers, all moving Lexington Hotel. Many stayed home in the offerings for Kühuluhulumanu, god The seating arrangement and greeting in unison. Kaleikini says: “When he called, Islands, dancing at basically every venue that of bird catchers. He learned patience seemed odd. Lauhaka cast his spear we went to dance. He always made sure we featured hula. and the ability to remain motionless at the center of the mat, exposing a were paid fairly for what we did. But for him, In May 2012, Ghirard will be honored for many hours waiting for birds. pit of sharpened spears designed to we would have danced for free.” Kaleikini, by the Hula Preservation Society at the Lauhaka became skilled at imitating impale anyone who fell upon them. who performed in Europe, South America International Waikïkï Hula Conference at many bird calls used to lure birds to Hakau stood to face Lauhaka, who and New York, is one of several dozen Hula the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The tribute tree limbs painted with sticky glue. approached running along the wall. In Nani dancers who still perform when called. will be performed by several dozen of his Gently, Lauhaka would pluck only surprise, Hakau stumbled backward Smiles are rampant as the dancers talk original dancers from the 1940s to 1960s, the few chosen colorful feathers and fell into the trap intended for his about one of Ghirard’s inventions, the green who are now in their 70s and 80s. The HPS and carefully remove the gummy son. Upon hearing Lauhaka’s story, the hula panty. His costumes were bright tops, has hours of oral histories with Ghirard, substance from the bird’s feet before people acknowledged Lauhaka as their often strapless, and the green ti-leaf skirt, which will be available online sometime in releasing it. He learned to hold a chief. with its great swish and sway, showing the future at hulapreservation.org. For now, flower between his index finger and Before long, Lauhaka realized his beautiful, bare dancers’ legs – sans below- an exhibit of 24 of Ghirard’s favorite images thumb, until the honeycreeper came to innate abilities, his inherited mana. He the-knee bloomers. Rather than be too will open Nov. 1 in Hilo. Call (808) 247- dip its beak into the flower for nectar. returned to Köke‘e and to the bonds risqué, his solution was a bright green hula 9440 or email [email protected] Closing his fingers, the bird was of love and trust with his uncle. Their panty that would match the skirt. Today hula for information.  caught and its choice feathers plucked. special craft suited Lauhaka’s tempera- panties match costumes in every color. The ‘uwa‘u nested in holes between ment and skills. Achievement and sat- Dancer May Lima moved from Moloka‘i in Lynn Cook is a local freelance journalist rocks and tree roots in the cliffs near isfaction are assured when we use our the 1950s and started 10th grade at McKinley sharing the arts and culture of Hawai‘i with the mountaintop. These large birds inherited mana.  High School. She says, “Uncle Kent made a global audience. 22 ‘okakopa2011 Na¯ Hanana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] events native hawaiian » news | features | events

Artist Herb Kawainui Kane, who grew up hearing his father's tales Herb Kane to receive posthumous award of the voyager Mo‘ikeha, will be honored posthumously for a By Kathy Muneno legacy that includes designing accepted it. To me that was the most important the voyaging canoe Ho¯ku¯le‘a. thing. So everything else was frosting on the - Photo: Courtesy of David s a child gazing out to the horizon cake as far as I was concerned.” Croxford/Hawai‘i Magazine from the beach at Waipi‘o Valley on Indeed, the impact of Höküle‘a and Kane the island of Hawai‘i, Herb Kawainui has reached much deeper than the revival of Kane listened to his father’s stories a cultural artifact and tradition. “He helped of Mo‘ikeha, who voyaged on large us (Native Hawaiians) find our dignity and Adouble-hulled canoes to Tahiti and back. Kane, restored our honor,” says Peter Apo, Trustee of who passed away in March, said those stories the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. captured his imagination and he held them And so Kane, the historian, renowned artist close, through his anthropology studies at the and visionary will be honored for his life’s University of Chicago and as an artist who, work as the 2011 Kama‘äina of the Year at with research, brought them to life in the brush the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual strokes of his many paintings. One of those benefit Oct. 22 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. paintings became the basis for Kane’s design The benefit, for which OHA is a lead sponsor, of Hawai‘i’s first voyaging canoe in centuries, highlights a weekend of events at the hotel Höküle‘a. celebrating Polynesian voyaging. Kane co-founded the Polynesian Voyaging Kane had been working on a large painting Society with waterman Tommy Holmes and commissioned by the Royal Hawaiian called anthropologist Ben Finney in 1973. They Kamehameha Landing, which depicts King endeavored to build the canoe and have it Kamehameha “landing at Waikïkï in his quest sail to Tahiti using traditional noninstrument to unite the Hawaiian Islands,” says Historic navigation. “Our aim was to use this canoe as Hawai‘i Foundation President Rob Iopa. a vehicle for research … as well as for cultural However, Kane fell ill early this year and retrieval,” Kane said in an as-yet unpublished passed away on March 8, Höküle‘a’s birthday. interview with the Polynesian Voyaging The painting is 90 percent complete, but Society as part of a book and documentary on Iopa says, “Though unfinished and unsigned, Höküle‘a funded by OHA. Kane explained that Kamehameha’s Landing will be hung and when a society loses an important artifact, there dedicated the night before the Kama‘äina of is “a partial decay of that particular society, and the Year dinner.” my aim, culturally, was to rebuild the central The foundation didn’t have the opportunity artifact and see if that would then motivate a to ask Kane to be its honoree prior to his falling renaissance of interest.” ill, but it received the support of Kane’s wife They, and hundreds of others, launched and “it seemed still the right thing to do,” Iopa Höküle‘a at Kualoa, O‘ahu, on March 8, says. He says this will be the first time in the 1975. Kane was Höküle‘a’s first captain, decadeslong history of the award that it will be Weekend celebrating Polynesian voyaging sailing around the state to train and recruit given posthumously. crewmembers for her maiden voyage to Tahiti For all that Kane has done, he never sailed Fri.-Sun., Oct. 21-23 in 1976 and to see if the people of Hawai‘i on any of Höküle‘a’s long-distance voyages. Royal Hawaiian Hotel would accept the canoe. “When we first He said he had to tend to his personal life and brought it here to Hönaunau Bay,” he recalled, finances and it already fulfilled what he wanted, Oct. 21 – Private unveiling and blessing of Herb Kawainui Kane’s painting “people just came and sat all around the bay besides, “A new wave, generation, was coming at the entrance to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch Room and just looked at the canoe. They didn’t ask to over and enthusiastic about it and the best Oct. 21 – 6:30 p.m. public screening of the documentary Papa Mau: The come aboard, they didn’t make a great noise, thing I could do was to keep my mouth shut Wayfinder at the hotel’s Regency Room. Suggested donation of they didn’t make a great celebration. They just and stay away, and so in retrospect that’s the $10. came and sat and looked at the canoe all day wisest thing that I could have done.” And in the Oct. 22 – 6 p.m. Kama‘äina of the Year benefit at the Monarch Room long, well into the night, some brought picnic end it fulfilled what his father wanted as well. features cocktails, dinner, tribute, entertainment, Nä Mea suppers and they just looked at the canoe. His father never saw Höküle‘a, having passed They were communicating with the canoe. The in 1970, but Kane said he “would’ve been very Hawai‘i Cultural Marketplace and Lei Stand, and a silent auction canoe was saying something to them.” happy” because he had once told the younger with opportunities to join legs of Höküle‘a’s statewide sail as And with that, Kane had his answer. The Kane, who was then living in Chicago, “ ‘I crews prepare for a worldwide voyage. Proceeds support the people indeed embraced the canoe, and the think if you went back to Hawai‘i you could preservation of historic sites in Hawai‘i. Tickets and information, quiet dream of this quiet man went on to make some kind of contribution.’ ” And that he historichawaii.org or (808) 523-2900. stir a nation. “I had no idea that Höküle‘a did.  Oct. 23 – noon discussion of Polynesian ocean voyaging and its rebirth. would have had the effect that it did on other Free and open to the public. 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Honoring the Ancients Fri, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11; Sat., Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m.-noon The Hula Preservation Society offers workshops on the rare hula implements hula papa hehi (treadle board) a me Nowemapa käla‘au (hand sticks), hula ‘ülili (spinning gourd rattle) and hula ‘ohe hano ihu (nose flute). Learn to make ‘ohe, and see videos from the HPS archives and live dances from the lines of Nona Beamer and George Nä‘ope. $50, kama‘äina and group discounts offered. Hale Pulelehua Studio, Käne‘ohe, O‘ahu. Reservations, (808) 247-9440 or workshops@ hulapreservation.org. hulapreservation. org.

Külanihäko‘i: Living Waters Six master kumu hula are behind the new hula drama "Ku¯laniha¯ko‘i: Sat., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. Living Waters." - Photo: Courtesy of Maui Arts & Cultural Center This new hula drama by Nä Kinimakalehua, a collaborative team of master kumu hula Hokulani Holt, Keali‘i Reichel, Pali Ahue, Ulalia Woodside, Native Voices: Native Dole Park and Four Seasons Mänele, Kauhilonohonua Padilla and Robert Peoples’ Concepts of Hale Häläwai Room, Läna‘i. (808) 258- Ke‘ano Ka‘upu, offers an interpretation Festivals of Aloha Health and Illness 7467 or hookupulanai.com. of centuries-old Hawaiian mythology as OHA is a proud sponsor of the Festivals of Opens Sun., Oct. 6 told through the eyes of contemporary Aloha, which has been winding through Maui Farther afield, in Bethesda, Maryland, Talk Story Festival Native Hawaiians. $40, $32 and $12. County since September. The public is invited to a free two-year exhibition offers insight Fri.-Sat., Oct. 7-8, 6-9 p.m., story- Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle partake in the continuing festivities, which this into the health and traditional healing telling workshop 1-4 p.m. Sat. Theater. Box office, (808) 242-7469 or month can be found in Häna and Kaunakakai. Call practices of American Indians, Alaska The Islands’ oldest and largest mauiarts.org. (808) 878-1888 to buy a $5 Festivals of Aloha, Natives and Native Hawaiians and their storytelling celebration features narrators Maui Nui Style ribbon, which provides discounted views on land, food, community, earth, like Kathy “Tita” Collins and epic Maui ‘Ukulele Festival admission to many events. For events information, nature and spirituality as they relate to Tongan tale teller Emil Wolfgramm Sun, Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m. visit festivalsofaloha.com. health and illness. There is also an online telling “Spooky” and “True-to-Life” Spend an afternoon listening to the component and plans for a traveling tales in 10 20-minute sessions. Free. sweet melodies of the beloved ‘ukulele Moloka‘i exhibit. National Library of Medicine, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. as maestros Herb “Ohta-San” Ohta, Thus.-Fri., Oct. 13-14, 7 p.m.; and Sat., Oct. 15, National Institutes of Health campus, Talk Story Tours also stop in Hilo, 7 p.m. Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i and Nä Palapalai 11 a.m. Building 38. nlm.nih.gov/about/visitor. Oct. 14, East Hawai‘i Cultural Center; perform alongside a variety of veteran, Enjoy a week of nonstop activities replete with html, (301) 496-6308 and publicinfo@ Volcano, Sat., 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Volcano up-and-coming and youth musicians. food, entertainment, cultural demonstrations, the nlm.nih.gov. Art Center, Niaulani Campus; Hölualoa, Renowned ‘ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma crowing of the Royal Court, kupuna show, a 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Oct. 16, Donkey Mill Art Center; emcees, and ‘ukulele door prizes, food floral parade through Kaunakakai town on Saturday, Ho‘okupu Hula No Läna‘i and Maui, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, ‘Ïao Theater. booths, crafts and more are all in store. ho‘olaule‘a, and not-to-be-missed contests for best Cultural Festival (808) 768-3032 or honoluluparks.com. Free. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, aloha attire, ‘ulu and poke. Mitchell Pauole Center, Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 6-8, times vary Pavilion/Amphitheater. Box office, (808) Moloka‘i. (808) 533-3356. Sponsored by OHA, this festival Hilo Wayfinding and 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. launches with two nights of free Navigation Festival Maui entertainment by award-winning Sat.-Sun., Oct. 8-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Taro Festival Sat.-Sat., Oct. 15-22, times vary musicians Cyril Pahinui, Darren On Oct. 8, Nä Lae‘ula, Stewards of Sun., Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Häna offers everything from a town parade and Benetiz, Bradda Smitty, Polihua, Mailani Culture pays homage to Hawaiian arts Celebrate all things taro with ho‘olaule‘a to aloha wear and keiki mu‘umu‘u Makainai, Holunape and Lorna Lim, as and crafts; He Kupu‘eu, A Hawaiian poi-pounding, stone cutting, board contests, fishing tournament, poke contest, movie well as hula, ethnic dance and more. For Hero on Oct. 9 honors the life and legacy shaping, traditional cultural arts, in the park, talent show, dance contest under the a fee, Friday workshops offer lessons in of Eddie Aikau with a documentary könane tournament, hula, kanikapila, stars, sports tournaments and lots of hula, foods, a variety of cultural undertakings. See and stories from those who knew him. nutritional counseling, food tastings crafts and Hawaiian music. Various locations in Saturday performances by hälau from Both days feature hands-on activities, with local chefs, a Guinness World Häna, Maui. (808) 264-3563, (808) 248-8622.  Hawai‘i, Japan, Okinawa, Mexico and planetarium shows, garden tours, canoe Record attempt for heaviest kalo, and France. $10, $5, free for 5 and younger. and cultural exhibits, documentaries farm visits to Nä Mea Küpono lo‘i. Free. ‘okakopa2011 25 Adoptive families needed

Waimea Valley EVENTS Native Hawaiian families are being sought to provide Visitors can enjoy Waimea Valley seven permanent homes for Hawaiian foster children in Hawai‘i. days a week, but here are two extra special reasons for the public to visit the North Shore valley in October. Enjoy these popular Catholic Charities Hawai‘i is working offerings and while you’re there, visit the with the state Department of Human Services Valley’s botanical gardens showcasing more than 5,500 types of plants, some of which are to find loving and nurturing homes for rare, endangered or globally threatened. boys and girls who have been removed For more information about Waimea from their homes because of abuse or Valley, call (808) 638-7766 or take a trip to neglect. 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, in Hale‘iwa, across Waimea Bay. Hear the best and brightest strummers, both young and old, Oct. Some of the children 16 at the Maui ‘Ukulele Festival. - Photo: Courtesy of Maui Arts & Moon walk returns have issues or special needs, but Cultural Center A treasured community activity returns to all have the same need of having a the North Shore of O‘ahu, as Waimea Valley permanent and loving family. brings back its Moon Walk on Saturday, Hale‘iwa Farmers Market, Joseph P. Leong Bypass Oct. 8 in anticipation of the rising of the full and Kamehameha Highway, O‘ahu. (808) 388-9696 or moon. haleiwafarmersmarket.com. Gate opens at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. Moon If you are interested Walk, which features an opening oli and lunar in providing a permanent home for Hawaiian foster Distinctive Women in Hawaiian tales of Hawai‘i by Kahokule‘a Haiku. Along children, please contact Danny Morishige at Catholic History Program the way, a moonlit pathway will guide you Charities Hawai‘i at (808) 527-4970, (808) 783-5047 Sat., Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to the waterfall, and the Valley’s botanical or [email protected]. This fifth annual program features presentations specialists will be on hand to discuss rare 7716-H&P PGV Ka Wai Ola Ad ƒ 5/23/11 11:06 AM Page 1 on notable women and women’s movements, hula plants. Gate will close promptly at 9:30 p.m. performances, film profiles, and discussions on ancient Cost is $5 per person, free for children Hawaiian women’s relevance and influence on 21st under 4. Visitors should bring flashlight, century culture and the transformation of Hawaiian insect repellent and a light jacket. practices as a living and expanding culture. See Living Museum displays 7:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Jean Keiki Fun Fishing Festival Charlot Courtyard. $75, includes lunch; $100 includes Youthful “Huck Finns” will get the thrill priority check-in, seating and lunch with available of their lives when Waimea Valley opens the presenters. Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu. estuary near the bay for a Keiki Fun Fishing distinctivewomenhawaii.org or Facebook. Festival on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moku O Keawe International Festival This fun family event introduces keiki from Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 3-5, times vary toddlers to 12 to the joys of fishing. A “catch Watch hula hälau and soloists compete for top honors and release” program will also introduce the in hula kahiko and hula ‘auana on the Queen’s Bowl youngsters to conservation practices and stage. In-depth cultural workshops in dance, chant, their relationship and responsibility to the , musical instruments and more take place during the environment in which they live. It Isn t Oil! day, as well as a Made in Hawai‘i Marketplace featuring According to the Valley’s Facilities lei, hula implements, aloha wear, jewelry, fine arts, Manager, Randy Hoopai, the river is stocked Geothermal energy: woodwork and woven crafts for sale. Waikoloa Beach with an abundance of mullet and tilapia. So Hot... It's Cool. Resort, Hawai‘i Island. (808) 345-9364 or mokif.com. “It’s almost a guarantee that a keiki will get to experience the excitement of catching a � Generating nearly 20% of Häna Limu Festival fish,” says Hoopai, “and what’s even better Sat., Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-3:30p.m. is seeing the smiles on their faces when they Hawai‘i Islands electricity Native limu is a nutritious part of the traditional bring that fish up.” � Green power — near-zero

Hawaiian diet and vital to the health of the nearshore Participants are encouraged to bring their greenhouse gas emissions ecosystem. This festival promotes limu awareness own fishing gear. However fishing pole rental through a talk story with küpuna who will share will be available. Parents and guardians their traditional knowledge, limu identification and should also ensure that their children wear sampling, planting, cooking demonstrations, keiki appropriate protective gear while exposed games, Digital Bus interactive science activities, silent to the sun. The cost to participate is $5 per auction, live music, food and craft booths, and more. child.  Puna Geothermal Venture Designed, P¯ahoa, Hawai‘i • (808) 965-6233 Free. Kapueokahi (Häna Bay). (808) 269-2514.  Built, Owned & Operated by Ormat www.punageothermalventure.com 26 ‘okakopa2011 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events Kalaupapa ancestors return to their home Much remains to be done islands This month’s column is written by One of the most moving moments of loha mai käkou, on its way but needs continued Board of Valerie Monson, staunch advocate and the entire trip was when the youngsters attention. 3) A policy and plan for board member of Ka ‘Ohana ‘O Ka- spread out on the classroom floor with In the past nine years affordable housing is due soon, Trustees laupapa. the books of names, each of of my service which will help OHA them hoping they could find as an OHA to select appropriate ow do you an ancestor at Kalaupapa. ATrustee, I have come to projects especially for Colette Y. Machado travel around The ‘Ohana then traveled appreciate that patience Hawaiians who don’t Chairperson, Trustee, the islands with to Maui, where unexpected is a virtue, especially in qualify for Hawaiian Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i more than 7,000 connections were made with government and politics. Homes. 4) Liko A‘e Tel: 808.594.1837 küpuna from descendants of those who And so as I leave this has helped thousands of Fax: 808.594.0212 HKalaupapa? You carry their had made their mark at Ka- office, though I do so students and needs to Email: [email protected] names with pride and call laupapa in different ways: knowing that much be funded by OHA and ————— out to their families. Colette Y. >> The family of Owahi, a has been accomplished Boyd P. the feds. Charter schools Boyd P. Mossman In August, representa- Machado man who was taken from his at OHA during this Mossman are a continuing concern Vice Chair, Trustee, Maui tives of Ka ‘Ohana ‘O family in Kaupö and shipped period and thousands of and the Legislature Tel: 808.594.1858 Kalaupapa journeyed from Chairperson, to Kalaupapa in 1889 at the Hawaiians have benefited, Vice Chair, needs to be convinced Fax: 808.594.1864 one island to the next to Trustee Moloka‘i age of 105; much remains to be done. Trustee, Maui to participate more. Email: [email protected] reunite the people of Ka- >> A descendant of Na- OHA has grown out of 5) Hawaiian health and La-na‘i ————— laupapa with their descen- huina, one of the first three the everybody, anybody, initiatives by Papa Ola Rowena Akana dants. For the last few women sent to Kalaupapa nobody kea kind of Lökahi and the island Trustee, At-large years, the ‘Ohana has been in the first group that landed election, where Trustees were health centers need OHA’s help, Tel: 808.594.1860 compiling the names of everyone sent there Jan. 6, 1866, and who later be- elected based on the culture of which the board needs to address Fax: 808.594.0209 to Kalaupapa, which will eventually came a founding member of Siloama “me,” which trumped expertise, more directly. 6) It seems that all Email: [email protected] be engraved on the Kalaupapa Me- Church; reason and “you.” Some today still efforts require money and so OHA ————— morial. That list now contains nearly >> The very young descendant of live in the past without a clue as needs to get more involved in Peter Apo 7,200 names of individuals who were Kapahe‘e, the great swimmer from to what it means to be responsible establishing its own businesses and Trustee, O‘ahu sent to Kalaupapa between 1866 and Ni‘ihau, who was ordered to Kalau- for a trust fund of $350 million and assisting Hawaiians to establish Tel: 808.594.1854 1931. Names of those admitted to Ka- papa from Kalalau Valley on Kaua‘i to address so many needs of the theirs. 7) Working with all types Fax: 808.594.1864 laupapa after 1931 are not yet available in 1893. beneficiaries. True, politics can’t of groups is important and the Email: [email protected] to the general public, but the ‘Ohana is The ‘Ohana spent an afternoon with be avoided, but it should be the Summit group, which consists of ————— reaching out to families to make sure the Boys and Girls Club of Paukükalo exception, not the rule. Personally, individuals who do not necessarily Haunani Apoliona, MSW the names of their ancestors are part of and a day with Kamehameha Schools I would favor an appointed board agree with OHA on most matters, Trustee, At-large the Memorial. students in Pukalani, speaking to the to eliminate the political drama is still able to unite in our latest Tel: 808.594.1886 The trip began at Kalaupapa with a Hawaiian history classes led by Kumu that has affected the board in effort to educate Hawai‘i about the Email: [email protected] blessing of the names. ‘Ohana leader Kapulani Antonio, who said the ‘Oha- the past. Term limits of 12 years importance of kalo to our people ————— Sol Kaho‘ohalahala opened with a na visit had “made history come alive” should also be considered. After and culture. 8) Building a Hawaiian Donald B. Cataluna chant of knowledge and inspiration, for her pupils. that time, a Trustee can become capitol at Point Panic, which is a Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau draping a maile lei across the volumes On topside Moloka‘i, the ‘Ohana way too used to the job and lose the location that Hawaiians deserve Tel: 808.594.1881 of names. The blessing was conducted held a workshop at the beautifully re- dedication necessary to fulfill the as our center of government, is Fax: 808.594.0211 by Father Ambrosius Sapa, the Kalau- stored Kalaniana‘ole Hall. Almost all duties of a Trustee. Complacency something I urge the board to Email: [email protected] papa resident Catholic priest, and the who attended was a Native Hawaiian and lethargy, as well as pride pursue. 9) The resolution of a ————— Rev. Charles Buck, Hawai‘i Confer- who had at least one ancestor at Kalau- and intolerance, may creep in. $200 million unpaid bill for ceded Robert K. Lindsey Jr. ence Minister for the United Church of papa, making the evening even more Hawaiians need to have new lands revenues from the state Trustee, Hawai‘i Christ. About 30 residents and work- personal. blood and new ideas constantly should be a no-brainer, but the Tel: 808.594.1855 ers gathered to send them off on their The trip wrapped up on O‘ahu, replacing the limu, which tends to Legislature continues to stymie Fax: 808.594.1883 three-week journey. where the ‘Ohana attended the con- accumulate with too much time in us Hawaiians. All we ask is to be Email: [email protected] And what a journey they had. ventions organized by the Sovereign office. given Kaka‘ako and other lands in ————— During two days in Hilo, the ‘Ohana Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Now, as for my undone projects, lieu of money. And 10) The board Oz Stender was greeted by more than 150 resi- Assembly and the Council for Native I am hopeful that the board will be needs to continue to work together Trustee, At-large dents. With the help of Manu Josiah Hawaiian Advancement. In nearly able to complete them my as soon and with staff as Trustees and not Tel: 808.594.1877 and his wife, Leilehua Yuen – who three weeks on the road, the only is- as can. 1) Federal recognition can politicians. Fax: 808.594.1853 both had family at Kalaupapa – there land not reached was Läna‘i, which be achieved but better this year And so though I wish I could’ve Email: [email protected] ————— was a wave of excitement, enthusiasm will be visited in the near future. or next at the latest. We have a completed all of the above myself, and new friendships forged. The ancestors of Kalaupapa had an number of irons in the fire and will I must now leave this wish list for John D. Waihe‘e IV The ‘Ohana then flew to Kaua‘i for incredible journey back to their home continue to work for, pay for and the board to consider. In three years Trustee, At-large two days and was received by a wel- island where their loving families were do whatever we can to accomplish I’ll see how they did. I just won’t Tel: 808.594.1876 coming chant and hugs from the stu- waiting with open arms and family security for our people from legal hold my breath.  Fax: 808.594.0208 Email: [email protected] dents of Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha. trees.  extinction. 2) State recognition is Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii leo ‘elele ‘okakopa2011 27 trustee messsages Transition Hawaiians, globalization and APEC

no‘ai kakou … REORGANIZATION OF THE Occasionally I am inviting Hawaiian While globalization has positive OHA has begun its search BOARD OF TRUSTEES leaders to share their views. Mark effects such as increased access to for a new Maui board member Currently, there are two subject-matter Umi Perkins is a scholar and information about distant countries, it to replace committees under the Board of Hawaiian history teacher at is primarily driven by the needs Trustee Boyd Trustees: The Committee on Asset Kamehameha Schools. His of trade. Globalization needs to ‘AMossman, who has accepted and Resource Management (ARM), thoughtful treatise is a be seen as an ideology and an an important assignment and The Committee on Beneficiary welcome message. agenda rather than an inevitable by his Church and plans to Advocacy and Empowerment (BAE). –Peter Apo process. Its assumptions – resign as of Nov. 1, 2011. In an effort to involve more of the namely that trade is the single I’m taking this opportunity Trustees in leadership, OHA Chair most important factor for to send my deepest Mahalo Colette Machado appointed Trustee By Umi Perkins nations and communities – to Trustee Mossman for his John Waihee IV late last year as Chair often collide with Hawaiian years of dedicated service Rowena of the BAE Committee, and with the Peter values. For Hawaiians, notions to our beneficiaries not only Akana departure of Trustee Mossman there n 1837 the Hawaiian Apo such as pono (righteous within the County of Maui will be further changes made to our scholar David Malo wrote, balance), lökahi (unity), and but the State of Hawaii. Trustee, At-large committee structure. “large fishes will come Trustee, O‘ahu mälama ‘äina (care for land I offer my fondest Aloha from the dark ocean … and environment) do not and best wishes to Trustee they will eat us up, such prohibit or even discourage Mossman and his wife, SEND IN YOUR RESUMES Ihas always been the case trade; rather, they view it in a Marvalee Maile Kaiaokamalie Mossman, As we search for a new Trustee and with large countries, the small ones have larger context balancing it with social as they begin their new positions as CEO, I am hopeful that we will have many been gobbled up.” Malo was expressing and spiritual forces. So rather than Temple President and Matron of the Kona applicants who will submit their resumes an awareness of the colonialism of the directly oppose APEC and its globalist Hawaii Temple. to us so that we may choose wisely from a time and Hawaiians’ position in a chang- agenda, Hawaiians should engage in a large pool of talent. ing world. Today, what some call a new discourse with policymakers over the THE SEARCH FOR A NEW colonialism is proving difficult for native possibility of another way of thinking CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIVE HAWAIIAN ROLL peoples to resist. about economics and trade. Thirty years Will begin soon… COMMISSION The upcoming conference of the Asia- ago, sustainability was not a factor in On Sept. 1, 2011, The Honolulu Star- OHA is currently undertaking the Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) international trade. Today, it is one Advertiser ran a front-page article stating enrollment of our Hawaiian People, which provides an opportunity for Native of the organization’s central focuses. that OHA was preparing to replace its has been mandated by Act 195 (SB 1520). Hawaiians to consider their role in the So these concerns – the health of our CEO Clyde Namu‘o. I am grateful for the We look forward to this endeavor and ongoing process known as globalization. people and communities, the right to professional leadership that Mr. Namu‘o embrace this challenge with the assistance While globalization is often portrayed maintain traditional economic practices has brought to OHA during the past of the five-member Native Hawaiian positively, the benefits mainly accrue – can be part of the agenda, but we have decade. Our agency has grown by leaps Roll Commission. Members include: (1) to multinational corporations and large to make it happen. and bounds over the many years that I have Chairman of the Commission – Former investors. The costs tend to be paid by An international group of activists, been a Trustee. Through the years there Gov. John Waihee III; (2) Naalehu the poor and by indigenous peoples. scholars and community leaders will be have been many changes in our programs, Anthony of ‘Oiwi TV; (3) Attorney Lei Even sovereign states tend to bend to holding a conference called Moana Nui personnel and in our strategic plans. Kihoi; (4) Former Native Hawaiian Legal the will of organizations like the World from Nov. 9 through 11 in Honolulu. At While some people may be hesitant Corp. Executive Director Mahealani Trade Organization (WTO), which this conference some of the alternatives or resistant to making changes, I look Perez-Wendt; and (5) Robin Danner forward an agenda of globalization. to the globalist agenda will be discussed. forward to change with great enthusiasm of the Council for Native Hawaiian Powerful countries like the U.S. have Economists like Walden Bello from the and always with the hope that it will bring Advancement. been forced to relax environmental Philippines and Lori Wallach from the new energy, ideas and challenges to take To this effort, let us all move together and labor standards because they were U.S., Hawaiian Studies Professor Jon K. on – whatever the future may bring. in one canoe and agree ahead of time judged to be barriers to trade. APEC, Osorio as well as cultural practitioners In our search for a new Trustee and a to “agree to disagree” if need be, but with 21 member countries in the from across the Pacific will consider new CEO for OHA, candidates must have always with Aloha for one another’s Pacific and Pacific Rim, is the regional the role of native peoples in shaping a vision for the future, dedication, a belief thoughts and opinions, and it will be equivalent of the WTO. our collective economic future. As in the goal of attaining sovereignty and possible for all of us to move forward. While it is rarely discussed, the a nation, Hawaiians must consider self-sufficiency for our Hawaiian People, Aloha Ke Akua and Imua Hawaii nei. signs of globalization in Hawai‘i whether aspects of the past, such as our patience and tolerance because it will  are all around us. Tourist dollars former economic self-sufficiency, and require all of these qualities – and more – go to mainland- or foreign-owned our former self-governance, can be part to serve our people. Interested in Hawaiian issues and companies, while we receive a trickle of this future, or whether we will allow When serving as a public servant, too OHA? Please visit my web site at www. of this money as employees of tourism- ourselves to be “gobbled up” by the often people forget about the “servant” rowenaakana.org for more information or related businesses. Most of this income globalist agenda. part of the job. When that happens, you email me at [email protected]. is spent at businesses owned by major For more information go to www. have lost sight of your purpose and can no corporations, not by Hawaiians or local moananui2011.org or the Moana Nui longer serve effectively. people. Money travels through Hawai‘i, 2011 page on Facebook.  not to it. 28 ‘okakopa2011 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events ‘Aha Hïpu‘u, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Hälau Kupa With an aloha-filled heart Hawai‘i of Farrington High School – mahalo a nui loha pumehana käkou. On Aug. “paipai” – that responsibility to contribute to Trustee’s note: I want to mahalo but it taught him patience and 27, the ‘Aha Hïpu‘u, (Daughters community and to exemplify quality in what Kama Hopkins for helping write the value of hard work. One fun and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors- is done; and “alaka‘i – that responsibility to our October column. experience he shares is how he Mämakakaua, ‘Ahahui lead as an effective and ethical user of found, here and there Ka‘ahumanu, Royal technology launched year eight of the f you ever traveled to over time, parts of a AOrder of Kamehameha and Hale Academy. Haumana of Hälau Kupa Lahaina, Maui, and bicycle that he sanded, O Nä Ali‘i O Hawai‘i) welcomed Hawai‘i look to Four Native Hawaiian enjoyed the ALOHA repaired and assembled Kalani Ali‘i Awards Honorees for Women, as Founders, who serve as that the Kä‘anapali in order to make a com- 2011 Agnes Kalaniho‘okaha Cope, models, mentors and teachers by which Beach Hotel has to plete bike that he could Sarah Patricia ‘Ilialoha Keahi, students challenge themselves to measure Ioffer, then you prob- ride. He also relayed William Kaihe‘ekai Maioho, S. their own excellence and achievements ably met a gentleman his memory of how he Haunani Apoliona and the Haili in living the values of na‘auao, hö‘ihi, who has been dubbed would make some mon- ‘Ohana. Gracious comments Haunani Apoliona, ho‘omau, mälama, aloha, lokomaika‘i, “The 400,000 Mai Tai Robert K. ey growing up, gather- of Donna Lei Smythe,‘Ahahui MSW pono and ho‘omaika‘i. The Founders Man.” In author Norm Lindsey, Jr. ing Coca-Cola bottles Ka‘ahumanu and Chair of ‘Aha of Hälau Kupa Hawai‘i include Queen Bezane’s book, Voices of while delivering news- Hïpu‘u 2011, are quoted in part: Trustee, At-large Lili‘uokalani (Lili‘uokalani House); Maui: Natives and New- Trustee, Hawai‘i papers. “We the ‘Aha Hïpu‘u are so Mary Kawena Pukui (Pukui House); comers, one short story Then he shares that he appreciative for her (Apoliona’s) Mälia Kawaiho‘ouluohä‘ao Craver talks about this man, didn’t know he was poor. understanding of the Royal (Craver House) and Lolena Ni‘au Dale Simonsen. There were fruit trees Benevolent Societies and the collaboration in Nicholas (Nicholas House). Kumu Alohilani On a recent trip to Maui, I galore and plenty of food to eat ‘Aha Hïpu‘u. She gave kökua in 2003 when Okamura established Hälau Kupa Hawai‘i stayed at the proclaimed “most because everyone grew their own Eddie Akana advised the societies to be alert to in 2003, with the support of then-Principal Hawaiian hotel,” the Kä‘anapali food back then. All the kids had challenges the Hawaiians Catherine Payne. More Beach Hotel, and met this their chores to do but everyone were facing and went to than 200 Governors man, who in his 41-year career in the camp watched everyone OHA. We thank her for Kalani Ali‘i Award honorees Sarah Keahi, left, have completed tending bar at the hotel has made else’s kids. People bathed in their her acknowledgement Haunani Apoliona, and Rachel and Lorraine of the the rigors of Hälau over 400,000 Mai Tai drinks. furo as that was very common in of ‘Aha Hïpu‘u in one Haili ‘Ohana. - Courtesy photo by Blaine Fergerstrom Kupa Hawai‘i. Hälau However it was not the fact that those days. That’s just the way of her Trustee messages students have been he made so many Mai Tais that it was. Life was tough but full and support her whenever invited by OHA’s intrigued me, but rather what our because of all the ALOHA that she needs us. There is Youth Coordinator malihini and kama‘äina alike felt surrounded them growing up. so much more that can Kühiö Lewis to become toward him after retiring to their Like a happy and proud Dad, be said about Haunani contributors to OHA’s rooms for the evening. he talks about his life stories with Apoliona – I am always Youth Corner found Making people feel at home, his daughters. But none of his in awe of what she has each month in Ka Dale would ask the usual stories was better than those that accomplished and who Wai Ola. Mahalo e nä questions: “What’s your name? he told of his wife, who passed she is and she doesn’t haumana o Hälau Kupa Where are you from? What away in 2005. “A man filled with even realize herself what Hawai‘i. Holomua brings you to Maui? How long ALOHA” is how he is described and who she is and how ‘oukou päkahi. are you staying?” But before by most. When asked why he has we see her. For all that she On July 30, the you know it, he’s having a full- been at his job for 41 years, he has done and for being Bernice Pauahi on conversation with people at replies: “It’s fun. I get to meet Haunani, the ‘Aha Hïpu‘u Bishop Museum the bar sharing with them his people and learn about their life proudly awards her with awarded Gov. Neil life stories and experiences as experiences as I share mine.” our Kalani Ali‘i Award.” Abercrombie the if these newfound friends had “Aurite!” is heard all the time Mahalo i kö ‘oukou annual Charles been family all along. All of a as Dale takes an order. He shows lokomaika‘i e nä lälä ola Reed Bishop Medal sudden, a hush falls on the bar how much fun he has doing o Ka ‘Aha Hïpu‘u. and myself the first patrons as they listen to him and his job by sharing this happy On Aug. 23, I joined Bernice Pauahi Bishop wonder, “How is he serving us attitude. Kama‘äina and malihini 60 of approximately Museum Medal. All and keeping us mesmerized all at alike enjoy his ‘ano ‘olu‘olu. 84 students enrolled in Hawaiian language in attendance were reminded that in 1887, the same time?” It was a question To you Dale, I say, as participants in Hälau Kupa Hawai‘i, three years after Pauahi’s 1884 passing, the I even asked myself. “MAHALO!” For someone who the Hawaiian Academy at Wallace Rider Kamehameha School for Boys was established He talks about his childhood. says he has no Hawaiian blood, Farrington High School, as Founders Day on the grounds we know as Kaiwi‘ula, and He was born on O‘ahu in 1946, you sure are one of the most keynote speaker. Energetic and enthusiastic in 1889 the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum but at the tender age of 3 his “Hawaiian” people I know. Thank students committed to the values of Hälau was established and continues to stand on mother took him back to her you for sharing your ALOHA Kupa Hawai‘i that include “kuleana” – that these same grounds continuing to educate island home of Maui. He was with not only our malihini but responsibility to be a self-directed learner; generations, 122 years later. Mahalo a nui raised in Pu‘ukoli‘i, Maui, and with our po‘e kama‘äina as well “ulu” – that responsibility to grow in critical e nä lima hana o Ka Hale Hö‘ike‘ike O says his childhood years were and all who call Hawai‘i their thinking and effective communication; Kamehameha. 34/48  filled with trials and tribulations, home.  Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii poke nu¯hou ‘okakopa2011 29 news briefs Civic clubs to convene – to vote for a sole Ali‘i Nui Public Notice and Grandmaster of the once- Miss and Mister Polynesia crowned The Association of Hawaiian splintered group. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES IS Civic Clubs will gather for its Each chapter will also rec- HEREBY GIVEN that five sets of unmarked, 52nd annual convention Oct. ognize its Member of the Year human skeletal remains were discovered by 23 to 30 at Turtle Bay Resort in at the banquet, which will be Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i Inc. in the course of Kahuku, O‘ahu. held at 6 p.m. and is open to an archaeological inventory survey related to Planned are discussions on the public. Cost is $40, includ- the proposed Hau‘ula Community Park waste- resolutions and bills, awards ing dinner and entertainment. water system reconstruction project, Hau‘ula presentations, an ‘Aha Mele Hotel parking is limited, but Ahupua‘a, Ko‘olauloa District, Island of song competition, a Hali‘a Alo- additional parking is available O‘ahu. The iwi küpuna were found on public ha ceremony to honor members at the Honolulu Zoo or Waikïkï property located along Kamehameha Highway who have passed on, and tours Shell. between Kukuna Road and Hau‘ula Elemen- of Waimea Valley, Kükaniloko, The evening of fun and fel- tary School (TMK [1] 5-4-009:007). Kahuku Wind Farm and other lowship will culminate the The landowner is the City & County of sites of interest. Royal Order’s annual statewide Honolulu. Contact: Don Yorimoto, Project For information, visit aohcc. convention for its members, Manager, City & County of Honolulu, Dept. org. Oct. 13 to 15 at the hotel. of Design and Construction, 650 S. King St. To make your reserva- 11th fl, Hon., HI 96813. Tel. 808-768-8463. Royal Order to honor tions and payment online, Background research indicates that during visit http://papaalii.eventbrite. A Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant along with a former winner of “Star Search” the Mähele, 35 kuleana (Land Commis- 2 of its own com. For information, contact from Na¯na¯kuli were crowned Mr. and Miss Polynesia Pacific 2011 on Sept. 17 at sion Awards) were awarded within Hau‘ula Charles Tilton at (808) 945- Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikïkï. Both winners are part-Hawaiian. Summer Manuma, Ahupua‘a. The current project’s footprint is The Royal Order of Kame- 2977 or Blaine Fergerstrom at left, is a flight attendant and Kamehameha Schools graduate. Robert Mokiao, an located within Land Commission Award 8313 hameha I will honor two of [email protected]. entertainer at Germaine’s Lu¯‘au, is a past winner of the TV show “Star Search,” awarded to Kamooiliili. Other native Hawai- its leading members for suc- among other competitions. The second-annual pageant was part of Hawai‘i Fash- ians who resided in the vicinity of the project cessfully unifying the order in Free wood-carving ion Week – Polynesia Style, founded Ralph Malani, who is also the pageant cre- include Haehae, Kaia, Kealoha, Kahunahana, December 2010. Ali‘i Nui Sir ator and organizer. Malani said the pageant “is not only an appreciation of the Kahanauimai-kai, Kamaka, Keawe, Keliiwai- William F. Roback Jr., KGCK, class at Waimea Valley beauty and essence of Polynesian men and woman, but also a celebration for waiole, and Waiauia. and Ali‘i Puolani Sir Herman all that we stand for through the richness of Polynesian heritage and culture.” Following HRS Chap. 6E-43, and HAR K.K. Kanae, KGCK, will be Ka ‘Aha Hui Na‘auao teach- - Courtesy photo: Whitby Bierwolf Chap. 13-300, the remains are believed to honored at an evening ban- es wood-carving basics for free be most likely native Hawaiian and over 50 quet on Saturday, Oct. 15 at with Kahu Butch Helemano at years old. The five sets of unmarked, human the Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel’s Waimea Valley. The next 16- Genealogy workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The skeletal remains along with an associated pre- ‘Äkala Ballroom in Waikïkï. week session starts Oct. 16 coming to BYU seminar fee of $15 includes contact to historic-era cultural layer (former As part of the Kü I Ka Ni‘o and will be held every Sunday buffet lunch, free parking and land surface) have been assigned SIHP #50- Awards ceremony, both men from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regis- Come and meet with the a free online course valued at 80-05-6913. will be recognized for their ter by Oct. 12 by emailing hel experts at the “Genealogy $89. The landowner would prefer to relocate the efforts that resulted in all the [email protected] or Here in Hawai‘i and Around Space is limited and pre- iwi küpuna. However, the decision to preserve chapters in the Hawaiian Is- call (808) 292-4292. For infor- the World” seminar to be held registration is required. Call in place or relocate these remains shall be made lands coming together – for mation, visit huinaauao.com. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Fran McFarland at 203-7245 or by the O‘ahu Island Burial Council in con- the first time in about a decade BYU-Hawai‘i Aloha Center email [email protected].  sultation with the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants, per HAR Chap. 13-300-33. A burial treatment plan is currently Department of Hawaiian Home Lands: Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan being prepared by Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i, Extension of time to provide comments Inc., P.O. Box 1114, Kailua, HI 96724. Tel. 808-262-9972. Fax 808-262-4950. DHHL’s Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan (NHDPP) enables DHHL to provide services covering Individual SHPD is requesting persons with any Development, Community Development (Kulia I Ka Nuu), Beneficiary Consultation, Planning activities, and Governance for all knowledge of the identity and/or history of beneficiaries served by the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust. these remains contact Phyllis Cayan at SHPD, DHHL has extended the time to provide written comments from September 3, 2011 to November 3, 2011. It will be scheduled for Kakuhihewa Bldg., 601 Kamokila Blvd., Suite Commission action on December 12, 2011. 555, Kapolei, HI, 96707, tel. 808-692-8015, The Draft NHDPP will be available October 10, 2011 on the DHHL website at http://www.hawaiianhomelands.org/ click on or fax 808-692-8020, with information on Beneficiary Consultation located on the right side of the page and then click on “Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan 2011- the appropriate treatment of the remains. All 2013”. You can also visit any one of DHHL’s offices located in Hilo, Waimea, Molokai, Maui, Kauai and Oahu to review the plan. interested parties should respond within thirty If you have any questions please call our Planning Office at (808) 620-9519 or e-mail [email protected]. days of this notice and file descendancy claim forms and/or provide information to SHPD Me ke aloha adequately demonstrating lineal or cultural Albert “Alapaki” Nahale-a, Chairman descent from these specific burials or cultural Hawaiian Homes Commission descent from ancestors buried in the vicinity of this survey area.  30 ‘okakopa2011 ho‘ohui ‘ohana www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] family reunions native hawaiian » news | features | events E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. 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2011 “Foots” Kane, George Ke‘ehukalani Cypher Jr., the dates. We will be visiting the birthplace of Mele NAWAI – William Nawaii (Jr.) was married to ily or are interested in planning a family reunion, Nadine Haleakala MacKenzie, Louisa Kauokalani Holokahiki. Come and meet family. Visit our web Mary (Mealeana) Kanana, and they had several please contact K. Nani Kawaa at reunion.titcomb@ Kane Aipia Kapehe, Violet Kau‘ihealani Kane site, www.lovellameholokahiki.org. Send your mail- children together. William Nawai also had a child gmail.com or call (808) 285-4548. KUPONO/NAKUIHAAWEAWE – The Ka‘aila‘au, Henry MacKenzie Sheldon, Matthew ing information to: Teri Apana, 125 Hoku St., Hilo, with Mary Haake her name was Annie Nawai. I Calling of the Lord – 1) Kaiama: a) Hainoa; Ho‘onani Kane Jr., Edna Ululani Kane Aiona, HI 96720 or email [email protected]. don’t know for sure if William Nawai and Mary WAIPI‘O VALLEY – Kalainaina, Paakahili, Livia, Hekekia, Kamaka; b) Keao; c) Kaleo: Hattie Charles Edward Kane, Kalama Kane, Marjorie Haake were ever really married. William Nawai Thomas, Honuiwa, Keliiwaanui, Kailikakio, Pupuka: Violet Lincoln; Margaret Lincoln; Henry Napuanani Kane Silva Felix and Margaret Kane. PUHI – The descendants of Edward Kenao Puhi also had a child with Isabella Lawrence, named Kaohimaunu, Kanekoa, Nakagawa, Lau Kong and Lincoln Wikala Lincoln: Anna Pupuka; Clarence These also include the descendants of: Nalei Silva, and Annie Kepale Poli‘ahu are planning their family Josephine, who was put up for adoption right Ah Puck. My family surnames come from Waipi‘o Moku; Nelson Moku; Samuel Moku; d) Mele; William Joseph Ali‘inoa Silva, Ihilani Emmaline reunion at Hale Nanea clubhouse in Kahului, Maui, after birth. My name is Russell Pineapple Rintoul. Valley on Hawai‘i Island. I am working on my ) Keone; 2) Kanehailua: a) Wahinekapu: Lolu; Silva Miller, Evans Ka‘ohu Silva, Hannah Lale July 13-15, 2012. They had eight children: Edward My mother is Josephine Nawai Lawrence Rintoul family’s genealogy and any information big or Kahilanui; Keola; Kuike; Kaulana; Hailua; Anna Silva Fonseca, Bennie Silva, Stanley Ross Silva Puhi Jr. (m), Kamaile Puhi (f), Ida Leilehua Puhi from the island of Maui. If you have any infor- small on these families will be greatly appreciat- Kalopi; Emily; Keka; Lokalia; Samson; Kanahelua; and Joseph Josito Silva, and the descendants (f), Annie Kenao Puhi (f), Mammie Hiku Puhi (f), mation, please contact me at Russell Pineapple on ed. Descendants of Samuel Kalainaina and Malaka Sam: b) Mikaele Kauinui; c) Mokihana Kanehailua: of Nellie Kehaulani Lee Bowers, Lale Shaver, Miriam Lahapa Puhi (f), Walter Leilani Puhi (m), Facebook, call (406) 690-6481 or email ptpthut@ Kaliwai Paakahili, Edwin Thomas and Emalia Leulu; Kahale; Kainui; Kamanu; Kauanoe; John Kathryne Leilani Lee Labonte, Cecile Francis George Kaihilani Puhi (m). For information regard- tctwest.net. Honuiwa, William Keliiwaanui and Kailikakio, Kalawa: John Kalawa Keawe; Samuel Kalawa; Venn Bass Schlegel, Leslie Louis Marquette, ing the reunion or to send your information, email Mahoe Kaohimaunu and Kaumekekoi Kanekoa. Mary Kalawa; Ella Kalawa; Elizabeth Kalawa; Lilikala Kame‘eleihiwa, Kekau Henry Reuter Anne Nohealani Stephens (Kamaile’s granddaugh- PERRY/HULEIA – I am in the process of trac- My great grandparents are Lily Kaeha Mahoe Theresa Kalawa; Johnson Kalawa; Florence Kalawa; Lee, Paul Venn Lee, Amy Joyce Lee Liu, Lillian ter) at [email protected] or call (808) ing the families of my grandparents Becky Perry Kaohimaunu and Young Leong Ah Puck, and Emily Emma Kalawa; Harry Kalawa; 3) Kaukaliinea: Lee Franklin, and Claude Henry Hottendorf. 281-8648. and Joseph Huleia who were both victims of lep- K. Thomas, Charles K. Thomas and Nancy Ana a) Paiwa: Olivia; Lilinoe: Kaluawai Kaukaliinea; You are welcome to attend the ‘Ohana Pueo 5th rosy (now referred to as Hansen’s disease) and sent Kalainaina. My grandparents are Rachel K. Ah Nani; Kumakahiwa; Kaleiaupuni; Olivia; Joseph; annual Reunion O‘ahu Cultural Workshops in RENKEN – The descendants of Ernest to Kalawao/Kalaupapa, Moloka‘i, in the late 1800s. Puck and Charles P. Thomas. We are also looking Nahale; Mamae; Kauka: Nalei; Naea: Sam September 2011. For information, contact Lilikala Valentine Holbron Renken and Elizabeth Kapeka The Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa organization, consist- at a reunion in 2013! If you have any information Kaimuloa; Lydia; Pika; Alii; Kona; b) Kalua: Kealii Kame‘eleihiwa at [email protected]. Kaleilokeokaha‘i Cummins Merseberg ing of patients/residents, their families and friends, on these families, please contact me, Yoko Lindsey, Kaninau; Wahinekapiula; Keawe-Hawaii; Pika; Kekahio announce the Reunion 2012, Saturday, is helping to provide a web site for searching for at P.O. Box 463 Kamuela, HI 96743, or email me at Namakaokalani; Kauahi; Mokuaikai; Kaniela; ZABLAN – The Hui O Zablan Reunion Luncheon 29 September 2012. Place TBA. We’re looking for families. This organization, of which I am a mem- [email protected]. Lepeka; c) Lo‘e: Kailipakalua Kaholi; Luahine; will be Sat. 5 Nov 2011, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tree our relatives who are closely related to Ernest and ber, is preparing to build a monument in remem- Kauokalani; Nalei; Luahine; Maluhiluhi; Kealii; Tops Restaurant at Paradise Park, Mänoa Valley, Kapeka. The next meeting is January 2012. Find us brance of the 8,000-plus victims of that dreaded dis- WOHLERS – Searching for the descendants of Haili; Kaholi; Mele; Hakuole d) Kahalau; Sam Honolulu. Live music will be provided by Cousins on Facebook “Ke Lei Hulu O Ka Ohana Renken” ease and need our kökua to make this project a real- Lui August Wohlers and his wife Kaae. Children Kahananui; Meleana Penikala; David Haleamau; James and Cornelia Zablan Suyat and Family. Group. For information, contact: Jan K N DeRego at ity. Please contact me: Pi‘olani Motta, 545 Queen that are known are: Louis (m. Kealaula), Susan Joseph Kahalehookahi: Alfred Kahananui: Samuel For reservations, call Auntie Leatrice Zablan, 734- [email protected] or Jojo Chaves at jchaves94@ St., #605, Honolulu, HI 96813. (m. Adolph Peiler), Emma (m. William Maurice Kahananui; Eliza; Joseph; Alfred Kelii Jr.: 4779. Cousin Kimi at 341-1732 is taking orders yahoo.com. Send inquiries to Renken2012@gmail. Smith and John Naleimaile), Mary (m. Frank C. Makaokalani; George Kinoulu; Kaholi; Mileka; or questions about the new Zablan goldenrod shirt. com. TITCOMB – Searching for the descendants of Bertlemann and Isaac Hart), Angeline (m. William Ana: Rose Wauke: Kahalau: Georgene; George; The deep red Hawaiian shirt design again features Charles Titcomb and Kanikele. Children are Susan Vida). Any information on this family or interest Joseph; Maria; Lunalilo; Joseph; Annie Ana Purdy; Cousin Kimo Zablan’s art work. Cousins Jimbo ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search (Bertlemann), Louis, Emma (Dreier), Maryann in being on a committee, please contact K. Nani William Kalani Purdy; Jobi Ulumaheihei: Tammi and Tammy Correa Beaumont are producing the (Feddes), Angeline (Spencer), Hatty (Weber), Kawaa at [email protected] or call (808) Texeira; Kulia; Harley; Desirae Purdy; Sheena; shirts at a very reasonable price. Shirts will be avail- KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA – Has records Kanikele. If you have any information on this fam- 285-4548.  Alika; Jory Purdy; Kuakini, Ikua; Delphin Analani able for pick up at the luncheon. Call Cousin Susan and resources that could provide you with infor- Alexander: Bronson Purdy; Shanon DeReis; Noah, Victor, 988-1272, if you have any late additions to mation about any ancestors you might have had Dallas; Myah: Ryan DeReis; Mary: Rosemary Family Album. at Kalaupapa. Contact us by e-mail (info@kalau Boothby Eddie: Uilani; Edwina: Frederick; Edward; papaohana.org), mail (Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, Asa; Jandy; Abraham: Leimomilani; Kalani; Nui P.O. Box 1111, Kalaupapa, HI 96742) or phone Kane: Momi; Kopela; Hannah; Victoria; Paul; 2012 (Coordinator Valerie Monson at 808-573-2746). Anna, Verna, Kealapua; Meleana; Kelii; Kahau; e) There is no charge for our research. All descendants Keoki: Kalua; Kawainui; Moke; Miliama; f) Kikaha: KAHAKU/HAMAUKU AKONA – The are also welcome to become part of Ka ‘Ohana O Kekumano; Kealoha g) Nahuina; Aho; Kaika (h) descendants of David Nalehua Kahaku Opii (b.1906) Kalaupapa. Kamakee; ) Nahalea: Poai, Loe Annie; Kaninau; of Waihe‘e, Waikäne, O‘ahu. T.H. married in 1937 at John Aloanu; James; Ben Amina; Charles Ai; Alice E Ö Mai Papulukoa, Käne‘ohe, to Victoria Hamauku Akona KAAIHUE – Aloha, my mother’s name is Clara Wahine; Rose Kapohiwa; Samuel Kahele; Daniel; Jones (b.1911) of Wahiawa, Köloa, Kaua‘i. T.H. will Hooipo Kaaihue born April 28, 1922. She was born Moses Ulaule; 4) Puleimoku: Nalei Nahale‘a; be having the first ‘Ohana Reunion in July 2012. and raised in Lahaina, Maui. Her parents’ names are Kaluna: Melia Haleamau; Louis: Agnes; Louis; David N. Kahaku is the son of David Kahaku Sr. John lihau and Cecelia Kupu. They were both born James; Kamawae; Elia; Puou; Julian; Maraea; of Maui T.H. and Kaanunu of O‘ahu T.H. Victoria in Kapok, Maui, and resided on the Honolua Ranch. Uliana; Kaohiwaii; Kinoulu: Kupono; Elikapeka: Hamauku Akona Jones is the daughter of Mathias In doing my Hawaiian ‘Ohana research, I noticed KULEANA LAND HOLDERS Komela; Ana; Imoaole; Kaohiwaii Kupono and (Haueauku) Puahiwa Hamauku of He‘eia, O‘ahu that her name on her birth certificate says Adeline Kealoha: a) Kawahineahanui: Naeole; Kanoho; b) T.H. and was hänai by Ulysses Henry Jones and Kaaihue. My mother never went by this name and I Kenoa; c) Nakaula. Call Annie Purdy at 261-0078 Mary Napoe Awa in Käne‘ohe, He‘eia. Mathias don’t know where it came from. I am unable to com- THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and or Analani Alexander at 261-4140. father is J.M.K.H. Akona and mother is M. Kihei plete my Hawaiian Home Land paperwork because I Kapaianu and resided on the island of Kaua‘i. T.H. need someone from the ‘Ohana to write a letter tes- County of Honolulu, County of Hawai‘i, County NAUMU – The descendants of John Punuali‘i Lucy (Lucia) Hamauku Akona is her mother. The tifying the she is one in the same person or if there of Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible and Evalani Agnes Naumu Sr. announce their family request all ancestral and descendants of the was a twin and she received the wrong birth certifi- Naumu Reunion 2011 “Christmas Casino Night Kahaku, Kaanunu, Kapaianu, Hamauku, Opii and cate. Please email me, Edie Williams, at edieidus@ owners to pay minimal property taxes each year. with the Naumus,” Saturday, 17 Dec 2011, O‘ahu all related families to contact these following fami- att.net or call me at (559) 813-0418. Veterans Center, 1298 Kükila St., Honolulu, Hawai‘i ly members to update our ‘ohana’s genealogies and Applications are on each county’s web site. 96818, 2-10 p.m. For information, email naumure- for more information regarding the reunion: Ilona WILLIAMS/KEKUIA – Searching for ‘ohana [email protected]. Find us on Facebook Lopes (808) 216-6671, Ronny Cruz (808) 239-2494, of Keaka Kekuia of Ka‘ü. He married Waiholua [email protected]. Peter Jones (808) 699-1444, and Chevelle Keawe Kekaua. Together they had many children. Many Check out our Naumu official web site www.nau- (808) 630-5520. of the Kekuia branch were given Williams as their For more information on the Kuleana Tax Ordinance muprideoftheislands.com. RSVP form applies for last name. Today a big branch of this ‘ohana are this event and can be found online. Submit RSVP KUAHULU – We are looking for the descen- Williams. There will be a gathering for descen- or for genealogy verifi cation requests, please contact and checks payable to: JENF P.O. Box 30072, dants of Kuahulu of Pelekunu, Moloka‘i. These dants of Jack Williams Kekuia/Ka‘aiuhi Kuehu Honolulu, HI 96820. will include the descendants of Mr. David Kuahulu and their children: Julia K. Williams, Julian “Boy” 808.594.1967 or email [email protected]. Sr. (born on or about 1872). His children were K. Williams, Johnson K. Williams, Lui Pa‘aina PUEO – Calling all descendants of Pueo, includ- Hattie, Rose, David Jr., Paul, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Williams, Annie P. Kunipo ( Kuleloa), Rose Lokelau All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure ing Maineki, William and Henry Reuter, as well as and Agnes. These may also include the descen- Mersberg, Iwani Foster and George Williams. The and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. Hana Lale Reuter, Solomon Keawekane, Ka‘aukai dants of MAIHANO of Häna, Maui, and Kalehua gathering is planned for 2012. Please contact R. Kahanakuamo‘o, Nellie Reuter Mackenzie of Pelekunu, Moloka‘i. We are planning an ‘Ohana Lino Geremen (great grandson of Julian “Boy” Kane, Emma Lale Reuter Silva, Anne Reuter Reunion on the island of Moloka‘i in October 2012. Williams) at [email protected] or on Facebook: Sheldon, Elizeo Jose Silva, Nils Omstead, Kaliko Please contact Moana Akana at (808) 927-1809 or Lino‘okalani Mahuka Geremen. Call 732-5909. Koko, Diki Reuter, Matther Ho‘onani Kane Sr., email [email protected], or contact Heli George Cypher Sr., Amoy Cypher Muller and Silva-Ducaroy at (808) 723-5284 or email kaoha- MEHAU – I am searching for my half-sister Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i Malia Cypher Rees. These include the follow- [email protected]. (A-Nella, Mehau) and my stepmom Beverly Mehau, ing families and their descendants: James Francis who resides on a Big Island ranch. I got separated oha.org MacKenzie Jr., Charles Kawohionalani MacKenzie, LOVELL A ME HOLOKAHIKI – The ‘Ohana from this family when I was in elementary. If any- Arthur Henry Ku‘uleialoha Omstead Rees Sr., of Joseph and Mele Holokahiki will gather on the one has information about my family, please provide Anna Kawelolani Kane Kama Gunderson, Big Island July 25-29, 2012. They had five children: me with an address on how to contact my ‘ohana at: 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Suite 500 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 • 808.594.1835 Emil Solomon Olmstead Kane, Albert “Birdie” Loika, John, Daniel, William and Jennie. Please save Norbert Alcaide, 1250 E. Arica Rd., Eloy, AZ 85131. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /user/OHAHawaii ma¯keke ‘okakopa2011 31 the marketplace

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