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Community Engagement Voices of resistance Page 18 A trio of health fairs Page 10 Ke¯haunani Abad, Ph.D. By Noelani Goodyear-Ka‘O¯pua, Ph.D. By Karin Stanton Director The kumu behind the #HawaiianPatriots Project Beyond blood pressure readings, Communications Garett Kamemoto shares the story of her students’ work to bring these health fairs focus on domestic Manager renewed voice to four Hawaiians, including violence, positive male role models Lisa Asato Kaho‘olawe activist George Helm and territorial and healing arts across cultures. Communications Specialist John Matsuzaki Sen. Kamokila Campbell, whose resolve to fight Happening on three islands, the events Digital Media Specialist for their beliefs continues to resound today. are supported by grants from OHA. Francine Murray Communications Specialist Earlier this year, men learned ¯ the importance of lo¯kahi (unity), Nelson Gaspar ‘AINA | LAND & WATER NA¯ PUKE | BOOKS Communications Specialist laulima (cooperation) and build- ing a strong foundation through Email/Websites Legal milestones page 6 hale building. Similar themes will Alzheimer’s through [email protected] By Garett Kamemoto www.OHA.org be explored during a weekend page 26 www.oha.org/kawaiola The Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. is marking camp-out for boys on Kaua‘i in a keiki’s eyes @oha_hawaii four decades of advocating for Hawaiians in October. - Courtesy: Sean Chun By Lurline Wailana McGregor /officeofhawaiianaffairs protecting land, water and iwi. Now it’s looking Author Juvenna Chang writes from her /ohahawaii ahead at the next 40 years. grandson’s point of view in the children’s book Why Can’t Papa Remember My Name?

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By Harold Nedd the program, funding its operation every year since 1993. Since 2010, OHA has pumped $7.5 million in grant funds into Hawaiian-focused charter schools, including Ka Waihona o Ka program for more than 2,000 Established at the University of Na‘auao Charter School, pictured. - Photo: Courtesy of Ka Waihona o Ka Naauao Charter School gifted and talented students Hawai‘i-Hilo campus in 1989, the got another major boost program is focused on increasing edu- from trustees at the Office of cational enrichment opportunities for OHA awards $1.5 million AHawaiian Affairs. Hawaiian children statewide in grades Na¯ Pua No‘eau University of Hawai‘i Native Hawaiian (NH) Enrollment to charter schools Campus Enrollment nh Enrollment nh% npn npn% Ma¯noa 20,006 2,979 15% 239 8% By Harold Nedd Hilo 4,043 1,026 25% 187 18% School Year 2013-2014 Enrollment in West O‘ahu 2,361 634 27% 31 5% rustees for the Office 17 Hawaiian-Focused Charter Schools Hawai‘i CC 3,406 1,472 43% 243 17% of Hawaiian Affairs have awarded a School Location Enrollment Honolulu CC 4,368 1,173 27% 73 6% $1.5 million grant to Ka ‘Umeke Ka¯‘eo Hawai‘i 275 Kapi‘olani CC 8,376 1,550 19% 119 8% charter schools with Kanu o ka ‘A¯ina Hawai‘i 268 Kaua‘i CC 1,530 487 32% 66 14% aT special emphasis on Native Ke Ana La‘ahana Hawai‘i 51 Leeward CC 7,976 2, 190 27% 94 4% Hawaiian language, culture Ke Kula ‘o Na¯wahı¯okalani‘o¯pu‘u Hawai‘i 264 Maui College 4,076 1,337 33% 157 12% and traditions. Windward CC 2,799 1,224 44% 43 4% The OHA grant is expected Kua o ka La¯ Hawai‘i 283 over the next year to help the Waimea Middle School Hawai‘i 280 • Nä Pua No‘eau college enrollment continues to be steady and make up 9% of the Native Hawaiian students enrolled at the University of Hawa i‘i despite a decrease in the Native Hawaiian general 17 Hawaiian-focused charter Kanuikapono Kaua‘i 150 enrollment at UH-Mänoa, UH-Hilo, Hawai‘i CC, Honolulu, Kapi‘olani, Kaua‘i and Maui CC schools – which make up Nä Kawaikini Kaua‘i 123 campuses. Lei Na‘auao Native Hawaiian Ke Kula Ni‘ihau o Kekaha Kaua‘i 38 • 18% of all Native Hawaiian students enrolled at UH-Hilo are former Nä Pua No‘eau students. Charter School Alliance – • 14% of all Native Hawaiian students enrolled al Kaua‘i Community College are former Nä Pua cover expenses from teaching Kula Aupuni Niihau No‘eau students. A Kahelelani Aloha Kaua‘i 62 • 12% of all Native Hawaiian students enrolled at Maui Community College are former Nä Pua and feeding students as well as No‘eau students. transporting them to school. Kualapu‘u Elementary Moloka‘i 349 • 17% of all Native Hawaiian students enrolled at Hawai‘i Community College are former Nä Pua The OHA grant to the alli- Hakipu‘u Learning Center O‘ahu 61 No‘eau students. • Hawai‘i Community College has seen an increase in NPN student enrollment from Fall 2012 to ance comes at a time when Ha¯lau Ku¯ Ma¯na O‘ahu 121 Hawaiian-focused charter Fall 2013 even though the overall Native Hawaiian enrollment at HCC has seen a decrease of 172 Ha¯lau Lo¯kahi O‘ahu 183 NH students. The same trend has occurred at Leeward CC and Kapi‘olani CC. schools are scrambling to keep pace with continuing growing Ka Waihona o ka Na‘auao O‘ahu 633 Source: Na¯ Pua No‘eau enrollment, which climbed this Kamaile Academy O‘ahu 931 year to 4,224 from 4,033 the Ke Kula ‘o Samuel M. Kamakau O‘ahu 152 Signaling its ongoing support for kindergarten through college. year before. In the 2013-2014 TOTAL 4,224 Nä Pua No‘eau, OHA’s Board of Trust- “We are humbly ecstatic with the con- school year, there were 3,202 ees unanimously approved an $896,232 tinued support from the Office of Hawaiian Native Hawaiian students Source: Na¯ Lei Na‘auao Native Hawaiian Charter School Alliance grant for the program, which is focused Affairs,” said Kinohi Gomes, director of attending the schools, compris- on helping bright Native Hawaiian chil- operations for Nä Pua No‘eau. ing 76 percent of enrollment. dren reach their highest potential. “With this advocacy, we are The grant also reflects a top priority at OHA Meahilahila Kelling, director of Ke Kula ‘o This latest grant brought to $9.1 mil- very excited to not only continue our to increase the achievement levels of Native Samuel M. Kamakau, a kindergarten through lion the total amount of OHA funding work but we also look forward to deep- Hawaiian students. Since 2010, OHA’s Board 12th-grade charter school in Käne‘ohe, expects the received by the program over the past ening and broadening the capacity of of Trustees has approved $7.5 million in grant OHA grant to provide the alliance with a much- 22 years. learning opportunities for our Native money for Hawaiian-focused charter schools. needed boost in the 2014-2015 school year. In fact, OHA is second only to the fed- Hawaiian youth throughout Kö Hawai‘i “Our support for Hawaiian-focused charter “We are extremely grateful for the continued eral government in funding the program, Pae ‘Äina (the state of Hawai‘i) through schools is one of the best investments we can support of the OHA trustees and staff,” Kel- which received an estimated $23 million community and university collaboration,” make in our children’s future,” said OHA Chair- ling said. “OHA’s continued investment in the from the U.S. Department of Education Gomes said. “We also mahalo all of our person Colette Machado. “We are extremely Hawaiian-focused public charter schools will over the past two decades, according to ‘ohana (family), haumana (students) and encouraged by the efforts of Hawaiian-focused help us to further our missions and positively Nä Pua No‘eau. partners for their endless support, dedi- charter schools.” impact Native Hawaiian youth.”  But OHA has been the lifeblood of cation and aloha to Nä Pua No‘eau.”  Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 5

PRIMARY ELECTION

O‘ahu Maui At-large Department of Interior wraps up

Peter Apo Carmen Hulu Mahealani Lei Ahu Isa Rowena M.N. Keli‘i Akina meetings on Lindsey Wendt Akana the continent Trustee Apo sails By Sarah Antone To restore he U.S. Department of pono and to re-election, the Interior is considering ea, Native Harvey Mililani B. Trask John D. Waihe‘e whether to end a disparity Hawaiians between Native Hawai- will achieve avoids runoff McInerny ians and other indigenous groupsT through a rulemaking that self-gover- 4 seats on 9-member OHA has been widely discussed and nance, after commented on by Native Hawai- which the board up for grabs OHA RESULTS ians and others. Native Hawaiians assets of are the only major indigenous OHA will be O‘ahu Resident Trustee group in the 50 states that does transferred By Lisa Asato not currently have a government- APO, Peter 92,337 31.9% to-government relationship with to the new LUM LEE, Christopher K.J. 26,449 9.1% the United States, but also lacks a governing ffice of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Peter Apo BURKE, Jackie Kahookele 25,335 8.8% process by which that relationship entity. was re-elected as O‘ahu trustee in the primary SHIGEMASA, C. Kamaleihaahaa 22,218 7.7% could occur. election, winning outright by earning more than Blank Votes: 122,811 42.5% As part of the federal govern- 50 percent of the votes cast, excluding blank Over Votes: 100 0.0% ment’s effort to gather information, ballots. the DOI recently held five meet- OFour other seats on the OHA board – three at-large seats At-Large Trustee ings on the U.S. continent, geared and the Maui island seat – will be decided in the November Asterisk (*) indicates those advancing to the gen- toward leaders and citizens of fed- general election. eral election. erally recognized Native nations. From the field of 16 at-large candidates, voters advanced The Office of Hawaiian Affairs six to the general election: incumbents John D. Waihe‘e WAIHE‘E, John D.* 82,064 9.5% attended these meetings to listen and Rowena M.N. Akana, as well as former state repre- AKANA, Rowena M.N.* 63,254 7.3% to what was shared, especially by sentative and Board of Education member Lei Ahu Isa, AHU ISA, Lei (Leina‘ala)* 58,143 6.7% Native Hawaiians who attended, former OHA Trustee Mililani Trask, Grassroot Institute of TRASK, Mililani B.* 51,802 6.0% and also to answer questions. Hawai‘i president/CEO Keli‘i Akina, and Lunalilo Trust AKINA, Keli‘i* 34,648 4.0% These continent consultations trustee and McInerny Financial Group president and CEO McINERNY, Harvey* 30,351 3.5% were held in Minnesota, South Harvey McInerny. HOPKINS, Jeremy Kama 27,096 3.1% Dakota, Seattle, Arizona and Con- At-large Trustee Oswald Stender did not seek re-elec- KALIMA, Leona Mapuana 23,041 2.7% necticut. Three other meetings with tion. WONG-KALU, Hina (Kumu Hina) 20,549 2.4% Native Hawaiian groups were held The two candidates for OHA’s Maui seat did not trigger a in Nevada and California. Com- SHIN-PENN, Lorraine Pualani 19,343 2.2% primary face-off. Instead, incumbent Carmen Hulu Lindsey, bined with the 15 meetings held owner and broker of Lindsey Realty and a former proper- MAKEKAU, Keali‘i 18,907 2.2% earlier this summer across Hawai‘i, ties administrator for Maui Land and Pineapple Co., and DeSOTO-McCOLLOUGH, Lahilahi 13,342 1.5% the DOI held 23 public meetings on Mahealani Wendt, a Native Hawaiian Roll commissioner YOON, Wes Kaiwi Nui 12,303 1.4% this important issue, all of which and former Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. executive director, PAIKAI, Landen D.K.K. 10,529 1.2% were open to and attended by will go head-to-head on Election Day. KEKIPI, T. Keikialoha 7,827 0.9% Native Hawaiians. In other top statewide races, Hawai‘i Democrats ended QUARTERO, Alona N. 4,759 0.5% OHA reiterated its support for the Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s re-election bid, favoring state Sen. creation of a rulemaking process Blank Votes: 389,270 44.9% David Ige by a vote of 156,998 to 73,484. Ige’s top chal- or other executive action to estab- lengers in November will be former Republican Lt. Gov. Over Votes: 174 0.1% lish a government-to-government James “Duke” Aiona and Source: State Office of Elections former Honolulu Mayor See election on page 8 See doi meetings on page 8 6 kepakemapa2014 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Legal milestones OHA accepting By Garett Kamemoto experiences in my life,’ ” Haia said. or the past 40 years, the “And some of the stereo- master-plan Native Hawaiian Legal types are why they think that, Corp. has been fight- but those stereotypes are built ing to preserve Native on something that’s deeper, its proposals Hawaiian rights. So kind of spiritual kind of thing, Fmuch so that in some circles, there is this essence here that its attorneys could be viewed started that. So that’s what we for Kaka‘ako as troublemakers. want to save.” Executive Director Moses He said once people reach Makai lands Haia III under- that common understanding, stands that it may be easier to solve any By Harold Nedd point of problems. view, but The corporation is also seeing he Office of Hawaiian s a y s , a new frontier in the work it Affairs has announced “I see does. It is increasingly getting that it is accepting pro- myself involved beyond the courtroom, posals for help with as, rather addressing traditional practices drawing up a master plan than an in contemporary institutions. thatT sets out a vision for 30 acres in obstruction- Moses Haia is the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. executive According to Litigation Kaka‘ako Makai over the next 20 ist, someone director.- Photo: Francine Murray Director Sharla Manley, one years. who is actually trying example is hospitals’ treatment The deadline for proposals is 3 to make life better for every- of ‘iewe, referring to the tradi- p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. OHA body.” 40th anniversary celebration tional practice of cleaning and expects to award a contract by Sept. And on the organization’s burying a child’s placenta. She 30, 2014. During the master plan- 40th anniversary, it is looking The Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. said the corporation is looking ning for Kaka‘ako Makai, OHA to evolve. Litigation over native is inviting the public to a celebration for solutions for “ensuring there also intends to actively seek input To maintain rights is still the focus, but Haia marking its four decades of service to the is a way to accommodate the from the Hawaiian community. the connection envisions the corporation will Hawaiian community. traditional practice of burying The proposals come about two to the past become more of a resource for The event takes place at 5 p.m. the ‘iewe rather than classify- years after OHA acquired the 30 the community. ing it as hazardous waste.” acres valued at an estimated $200 and a viable Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Grand Ballroom of “What I envision becoming She said the intersection million from the state in a deal land base, the Ko‘olau Ballrooms, 45-550 Kiona‘ole is that we are approachable and Road in Käne‘ohe. Tickets are $100 between traditional practices meant to resolve a dispute that Native we in turn are able to approach per person and table sponsorships are and contemporary institutions dates back to when the agency was Hawaiians will others and engage businesses will become more important: formed in 1978. available by calling (808) 521-2302 or and they are able to engage us, from allowing traditional The master plan for the nine par- participate emailing [email protected]. in and talk to us so that there is this practices in prison to ensuring cels that make up the 30 acres fits bridge that we’re able to both The late Jon Van Dyke, a former NHLC Hawaiian children placed in into OHA’s strategic priority to be benefit from walk on to the other side,” Haia board member and University of Hawai‘i foster care are not separated able to use the land to generate rev- responsible said. He said by sitting down law professor, will be honored for his from their homeland. enue that could support the agency’s stewardship and talking, the organization life’s work. The night includes dinner, Most of the Native Hawaiian efforts to fund community-based of Ka Pae could reach win-win solutions silent auction and entertainment by Amy Legal Corp.’s funding comes programs aimed at improving con- ‘A¯ina O with someone who might oth- Hänaiali‘i and Kainani Kahaunaele. Paula from the Office of Hawaiian ditions for Native Hawaiians. erwise be an adversary. Affairs, though some comes “Our goal is to move aggres- Hawai‘i. Akana is the emcee. Aloha or business Why take this step? Haia casual attire is recommended. from the state. sively toward realizing the said it comes back to being RSVP by Friday, Sept. 12 by calling To mark the 40th anniver- longer-term vision for Kaka‘ako Hawaiian. “Hawaiians take sary, the corporation will hold Makai,” said OHA Ka Pouhana, 521-2302 or visiting nhlchi.org/events. responsibility for the part we a fundraiser on Oct. 4 at the CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe. “We play in any pilikia, any prob- Ko‘olau Ballrooms. It will use look forward to encouraging col- lem,” he said, and instead of Hawai‘i has to offer. He recalled the opportunity to connect with laboration regarding this important pointing fingers at what others do, watching people get on a plane to new friends and old supporters and goal.” this is an opportunity to take more Hawai‘i in Chicago. build some bridges for the future. For more informa- responsibility to protect Hawaiian “You could just sense every “We’re going to give thanks for tion, call (808) 594-1833 or rights. single person getting on the plane the privilege we have in doing this email [email protected]. ¢ Haia believes everyone here has coming to Hawai‘i was thinking, work and recommit ourselves to con- the same goal: to preserve the best ‘This is going to be one of the best tinuing this kuleana,” Haia said. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ‘A¯INA kepakemapa2014 7 land and water a daunting challenge for him and Innovative use of technology his staff, which is why he hopes that this new feature will allow the people to tell their stories of places earns OHA a geographic important to them. “For a description of an ahupua‘a, I could read through several books information system award and give a nice description, but I thought it would be more appro- By Zach Villanueva by ESRI President priate if people from their own Jack Dangermond communities came up with those he Office to receive the award descriptions,” he said. of Hawai- each year. OHA This new feature on kipuka ian Affairs caught the eye of database.com will allow people R e s e a r c h ESRI staff because to maximize the use of the latest Program has of its unique use of mapping technologies, but more beenT recognized for its mapping technology, Zack Smith, left, and Kamoa Quitevis, right, accepted a Special Achievement in GIS Award importantly, it gives people a place work in geographic informa- which enables the commu- from Environmental Systems Research Institute President Jack Dangermond, center, at the to share their mo‘olelo (stories) tion systems by a global leader in nity to take an interactive look at Esri International User Conference in July. - Courtesy: Esri about the land, which might have mapping technologies. Hawai‘i’s landscape through wahi been missed in years past. The Special Achievement in inoa, or place names. OHA’s cul- Zack Smith and Kamoa Quiteves land, culture and history manager. “If the information is excellent GIS Award from the Environmen- tural use of GIS technology allows gave a presentation at the confer- “You (the user) are now allowed and we review it, then we just press tal Systems Research Institute was the user to view maps of Hawai‘i ence, and explained the new ways to input data into it. Let’s just say a button that populates it into our presented at the 2014 Esri Inter- as a traditional land system, where OHA would be using GIS software you found a historic site, there was database,” Quitevis said. national User Conference in San mokupuni (islands) are divided into through its Kïpuka database. an ahu (altar) or heiau (shrine) and To learn more, visit kipuka Diego in July. moku (districts) and ahupua‘a (land “This year we went and presented nobody knew it was there, now you database.com. ¢ With more than 100,000 orga- divisions extending from upland to because we’re in the middle of test- can add features and data.” nizations using Esri GIS products, the sea). ing out the participatory part of our Quiteves says that inputting data Zach Villanueva is a student helper only around 170 users are selected The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ database,” said Quiteves, OHA’s on Native Hawaiian land use can be in OHA’s Communications Program.

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to-call race held in limbo for almost oha.org, where voters can determine election a week before voters in two Puna which candidates most align with Continued from page 5 precincts could cast their ballots in their views on issues of importance the wake of Tropical Storm Iselle. to Native Hawaiians. Mufi Hannemann, who is running Schatz won by 1,769 votes. He All Hawai‘i races in the 2014 as an Independent. Their respec- will face Republican Cam Cavasso election will be included, from tive running mates are Democratic and Libertarian Michael Kokoski OHA trustees to Congress and Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui, Republican on Nov. 4. The winner will fill the county councils. The candidate Elwin P. Ahu, senior pastor at New remaining two years of the late U.S. game can be played on mobile Hope Metro, and Independent Les Sen. Daniel Inouye’s term. phones, Facebook and more. Chang, a former city parks director. Ka Wai Ola will high- Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Brian Candidate game light select questions and Schatz won the Democratic nomi- To engage and inform voters, OHA candidates’ responses in a special nation over challenger U.S. Rep. will launch on Sept. 22 an interactive, pull-out election section of state- Colleen Hanabusa in a too-close- web-based candidate game on www. wide races in the October issue.  #/-).' ).4(% /#4/"%2 4 (%3 0%# )!,% ,%# 4)/.3%# 4)/. )335%    
DOI meetings '%.%2!,%,%#4)/. Continued from page 5 relationship. OHA’s first showing ê %3'"#ê of support was made when it com- GENERAL ELECTION IS mented directly to the DOI regarding Q&A statements from: the proposed rulemaking process ➤ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Candidates pathway. OHA has also encouraged ➤ Federal Candidates DON’T FORGET TO ➤ State Candidates other organizations and individu- REGISTER AND VOTE! als to do the same by submitting an Public hearings have wrapped up on proposed federal rulemaking by the U.S. Interior Depart- original comment of support. While ment to establish a process that could lead to a government-to-government relationship OHA supports the rulemaking pro- with Native Hawaiians. In June, federal representatives visited OHA offices, including Esther cess, both OHA and DOI agree that PRESENTS A SPECIAL Kia‘a¯ina of the Interior Department, second from the left, and Sam Hirsch of the Justice the choice of what route to pursue ADVERTISING SECTION Department, left. - Photo: Francine Murray belongs to the Native Hawaiian com- munity. was accomplished by including an Native Hawaiians, both on the con- While we may not rec- extensive series of public meet- tinent and in Hawai‘i, are passionate eive 100 percent con- ings in Hawai‘i and the continental Ka¯ko‘o about this issue. “While we may not United States. While this option is receive 100 percent consensus on the sensus on the matter, not required through federal regu- matter, we have seen growing sup- we have seen grow- lations, the Department of Interior ‘oihana port within the Hawaiian community ing support within the demonstrated an understanding SPACE IS to keep the creation of the rulemak- Hawaiian community regarding the amount of sensitivity LIMITED! ¯ ing process open and on the table,” and consultation this issue requires ‘Oiwi says OHA’s chief advocate, Kawika to keep the creation of from the Native Hawaiian commu- Riley. Riley stressed that the more the rulemaking process nity. The responses should help the Supporting Native Hawaiian-owned Businesses time people have had to consider the DOI determine if it should develop questions, the more they have come open and on the table.” a formal administrative procedure The November 2014 edition of Ka Wai Ola, the forward to support providing this — Kawika Riley , OHA’s that re-establishes a government- option for Native Hawaiians. to-government relationship with the newspaper of the O ce of Hawaiian A airs, will chief advocate feature a special advertising section in support of The Native Hawaiian community Native Hawaiian community. “This on the continent made their voices merely is an optional door. Native Hawaiian businesses. OHA is o ering FREE advertising heard, expressing their desire to the issues at hand and share their Hawaiians can choose whether or space to eligible Native Hawaiian-owned businesses. remain part of the nation-building views directly with the DOI. not they even want to knock on process and stay connected to The DOI chose to pursue the that door,” says OHA’s governance Native Hawaiian organizations and most inclusive route of rulemaking manager, Derek Kauanoe. “But if programs in Hawai‘i. These views by utilizing the Optional Supple- Native Hawaiians decide to knock were shared with the OHA staff and mentary Procedure through an on that door, we need to know that For questions about this special section trustees through informal meetings Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule- someone is going to answer.” ¢ contact Nelson Gaspar at 808-594-1760. and discussions before, during making (ANPRM). The rulemaking and after these meetings. OHA process is designed to consider Sarah Antone is the administra- For more information, visit www.oha.org/freeads. encouraged the Native Hawaiian anyone and everyone’s comments tive assistant for OHA’s Governance Ka Wai Ola o OHA Newspaper/OHA | 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200 | Honolulu, HI 96817 community to think deeply about prior to making any decision. This Program. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 9

OHA Board Actions Compiled by Garett Kamemoto legend ‘Ae (Yes) The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are sum- ‘A‘ole (No) Board of Trustees marized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes, posted Ka¯nalua (Abstain) online at oha.org/about/board-trustees. Excused/Not Present

August 13, 2014 Motion Ahuna Akana Apo ApolionaH. LindseyR. LindseyMachadoStender Waihe‘e

Motion to approve the OHA Resolution of Respect in Loving Memory of Apolei Kaha‘i Bargamento. Motion passes with nine AYES.

Motion to approve and *authorize funding from OHA’s FY 2015 Fiscal Reserve Authorization in the following amounts below: 1. $568,860 for Hawaiian-Focused Public Charter Schools; 2. $331,140 in support of higher education scholarships; 3. $50,000 for Admin Fee relating to #2 – higher education scholarships; and Motion passes with nine AYES. 4. $896,232 for the Na¯ Pua No‘eau Program, furthermore, any consideration for additional or future funding must include a commitment to comply with OHA administration’s requirements for compliance with OHA’s 2010-2018 Strategic Plan result(s) relating to Ho‘ona‘auao or Mo‘omeheu. *Total funding requested in #1-4 above amounts to $1,846,232. Motion to rescind the action taken by the BOT on July 15, 2014, to create the Ad Hoc Committee on Nation Building Public Motion passes with six AYES, two Education and Information, per the recommendation of Ad Hoc Committee Chair Trustee Peter Apo. NO votes and one ABSTENTION. The Board of Trustees approves and directs the administration to develop a website providing nation building educational information to the public, to go live no later than November 28, 2014. The website would include the following attributes: 1. A website name and address distinct from oha.org; 2. A framework involving separate webpages of topically organized and searchable content where each resource is briefly summarized to aid users in identifying resources; and 3. A credible body of content, which a. Addresses the directives of the November 7, 2013, BOT motion involving OHA providing education on all self- Motion passes with eight AYES governance models; and one NOT PRESENT. b. Addresses the education efforts outlined in the Facilitator Framework Plans approved by the BOT on March 6, 2014. c. Is largely comprised of available on-line resources (text, video, and audio), digital versions of copyright-free resources (e.g., pdf files), curated information, or references to materials commonly found in local libraries. d. Reflects the diversity of perspectives held in the Hawaiian community; e. Results from a review process that ensures that content is appropriately vetted; and f. Is added to and amended over time. APPLY for an OHA Grant The Offi ce of Hawaiian Affairs Community Grants Program supports Orientations will be conducted statewide to provide information non-profi t organizations whose projects and programs serve the on Community Grants and the application process: Native Hawaiian community to address its Strategic Priorities. Honolulu (O‘ahu) Tues., Sept. 23, 2014 10:00am* Applications and full details will be available at Kaunakakai (Moloka‘i) Thurs., Sept. 25, 2014 9:00am Waimea (Hawai‘i) Thurs., Oct. 2, 2014 10:00am www.oha.org/grants Līhu‘e (Kaua‘i) Tues., Oct. 7, 2014 9:00am on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Kapolei (O‘ahu) Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014 2:00pm Hilo (Hawai‘i) Tues., Oct. 21, 2014 9:00am & 1:00pm Community grants will be available for the two-year period Kāne‘ohe (O‘ahu) Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014 9:00am beginning July 1, 2015 for the following grant categories: Kahului (Maui) Tues., Oct. 28, 2014 9:00am & 1:00pm Honolulu (O‘ahu) Fri., Nov. 7, 2014 10:00am* ➤ Housing Services This schedule is subject to change. ➤ Employment Core and Career Support Services Registration is required to guarantee a seat. ➤ Obesity and Physical Health Improvement Services Full details will be available at www.oha.org/grants. ➤ Improving Middle and High School Testing Services *Web conferencing is available for these sessions. ➤ Perpetuating Hawaiian Culture ➤ Pae ‘Āina Sustainability

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Women’s Health Day When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Where: Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center amphitheater, 86-260 Farrington Highway, Wai‘anae, O‘ahu Highlights: Guest speaker Val Kalei Kanuha, Ph.D., of the University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa Sociology Department, will share how traditional Hawaiians handled conflict. Live cooking demonstration by Dr. Stephen Bradley, educational booths on health, door prizes and free Native Hawaiian plants. Phone: (808) 697-3300 Sponsors: Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and Office of Hawaiian Affairs Dr. Stephen Bradley, right, provided a hands-on food demonstration at the annual Women’s Health Day. - Courtesy: Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Traditions to Good Health and Wellness Fair Diverse health fairs on 3 When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 Where: Keaukaha Hawai‘i Village (beach islands boosted by OHA grants park), Hawai‘i Island What: A cultural exchange of traditions for By Karin Stanton want people to know what healing with other native nations they can do about it. Many Highlights: Guest speakers Gabe Desrosiers trio of health fairs people think it’s just a family will discuss traditional healing ways of the will bring focus problem, but it also has seri- Ojibwa; Kamana Hunter will describe the use to domestic vio- ous impacts to the whole of healing songs and training by the Seneca, lence, positive community. Mohawk; Jeanella Keopuhiwa will speak on male role models “It’s seen as a pyscho- lomi lapa‘au; and Kathryn Mei Lin Wong-Gary To improve Aand cross-cultural ties across social issue, but the impacts on qigong. Demonstrations of Hawaiian the quality the state. have a much broader reach. traditional healing practices, and health and longevity The events – one each on It even affects a woman’s information booths. O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i health.” of life, Native Info: (808) 935-8426 Island – are aimed at provid- Keynote speaker Val Kalei Hawaiians ing information to Native Kanuha, a Hilo native, is a Sponsors: Big Island Resource Conservation will enjoy and Development Council, Native Inter-Tribal Hawaiians to foster healthy Participants learned how to ku‘i ‘ai, or pound sociology professor at the healthy life- habits. They are being spon- University of Hawai‘i at Council for Heritage and Education, Hui Pü taro into poi, at last year’s Ke Alaula a Ka¯ne con- Laka Moku O Keawe Hawaiian Civic Club and styles and sored in part through grants ference in Naue, Kaua‘i. - Courtesy: Sean Chun Mänoa. She will share tra- Office of Hawaiian Affairs experience from the Office of Hawaiian ditional ways of handling Affairs. conflict and how to use cul- reduced tural values and practices to bring peace back to Ke Alaula a Käne onset of O‘ahu fair for women’s health families in today’s society. chronic On Sept. 12, Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive “That cultural aspect is very important in When: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 10-12 Köke‘e, Kaua‘i (Discovery Center) diseases. Health Center opens its doors to women and fami- addressing this issue,” Hanashiro said. Where: lies for its 13th annual Women’s Health Day. Men will be welcome, she said. “We want to What: Three-day event focused on reducing The theme this year is “When love is given, encourage men. They need to know this informa- chronic disease with a holistic approach love should be returned; anger is the thing that tion to support women in their lives.” through hands-on activities and cultural gives no life.” In addition, healthy eating will be a focus of the perspectives. Presenters will relay the mes- “It’s designed to empower and educate women one-day event, which is expected to draw 150 to sage that Hawaiian men should embrace the to take better control of their health,” said Staci 200 participants from teens to küpuna. culture and bring their lives into balance and Hanashiro, the health center’s support services “Food is always a draw. We’ll be introducing better health through traditional teachings. supervisor. “Domestic violence is a topic we’ve new, healthy food and snacks,” Hanashiro said. Info: [email protected] always wanted to do, but this year it all came “We’ll have demonstrations with people cooking Sponsors: Ke Ho‘öla O Lima Lani and Office of together.” using healthier ingredients.” Hanashiro said domestic violence awareness Hanashiro said support from OHA is appreci- Hawaiian Affairs has increased in recent years, but violence in ated. “It means a lot to us. We use that money for families still is prevalent. supplies, other- “We know it’s going on,” she said. “Now we wise it would be See health fairs on page 12 Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 11

By the Portrait o f hope numbers eimomi Golis is Making Strides 55 not only Against Breast a cancer Cancer The Native Hawaiian death rate per survi- When: Saturday, 100,000 females “Lvor, she is a cancer from breast cancer, Oct. 4, 6 a.m. caregiver as well,” which is the highest the American Cancer registration, 7-8 among ethnicities in Society, Honolulu says a.m. rolling start the state. about the 53-year-old Where: Richardson Native Hawaiian who Field/Ford Island, is one of five women 57 Arizona 40 spotlighted through Memorial Drive in Portraits of Hope. Honolulu The age at which women Portraits of Hope Online: making should start is part of the soci- strideswalk.org/ getting annual ety’s Making Strides honoluluhi mammograms. Against Breast Cancer ‘Iwalani Tseu, left, and Tasha Chang of Pictures Plus posed with the portrait of the late Mary Contact: honolulu campaign, which Lou Kekuewa and her daughter, Paulette Kahalepuna. At a surprise presentation this summer, histrides@cancer. includes a fundraising 10 Kahalepuna was so moved by the unveiling that she crossed the room to press her forehead and awareness walk in org or (808) 432- against her mom’s likeness in a traditional greeting known as honi. - Courtesy photo Leimomi Golis, right, and her sister Rochelle. - Honolulu on Oct. 4. 9163 The number of years Golis, a 15-year Courtesy: American Cancer Society, Honolulu to get a jumpstart on survivor of non-Hodg- annual mammograms if a mother, sister or aunt kin’s lymphoma, helped steer her younger therapy and six weeks of radiation. was diagnosed with breast sister, Rochelle, who has an intellectual dis- “Sometimes I’m thinking that I was cancer. If your mom The nakednaked truth ability, through breast cancer in 2009 and blessed to have cancer, because I was able was diagnosed at 37, salivary gland cancer in 2012. Both sisters to help people with what I went through,” for example, you should A series of photos brings beautiful are now cancer free. start getting annual attention to breast cancer mammograms at 27. Golis used her own experiences to help See hope on page 12 her sister navigate a lumpectomy, chemo- By Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham cancer survivor, died of bone 18 cancer in 2008. hat started out Kahalepuna’s reaction to seeing Ipu keychains Photo: Lisa The age at Asato as one woman’s their portrait said it all. She crossed About a decade ago the American which women breast cancer ordeal has blossomed the room immediately to press should start W Cancer Society started producing ipu regular breast into a powerful artistic statement of her forehead to the canvas to her keychains “specifically to target getting self-exams. strength and support by more than mother’s face, in a traditional the word out to our Native Hawaiian com- 130 Hawai‘i women who posed honi greeting, a KITV news report munities and the Filipino communities, which topless – albeit artfully covered showed. are also at high risk for breast cancer,” said Lani 16 up – in a series of photographs to The portraits, mostly women Almanza, senior representative for community educate others about the disease, who faced or were touched by the engagement for the American Cancer Society in The number, which disproportionately affects disease were conceived by kumu Hawai‘i. in millions of Native Hawaiian women. hula ‘Iwalani Evelyn Walsh Tseu, Compared to other ethnicities in the state, breast dollars, that The first installation of photos whose nonprofit ‘Iwalani Founda- cancer strikes Native Hawaiian women more fre- American Cancer Society awarded was unveiled this summer at Pic- tion raises breast cancer awareness. quently and with a higher death rate. in breast cancer tures Plus Gallery Ward Warehouse The idea for portraits came to Tseu The keychains, in the shape of an ipu, showcase the aver- research and in a surprise presentation honoring in in 2005, when, after surviving age size lumps detected through various means. The smallest training grants master lei hulu (feather lei) artist cervical cancer in her 30s, she was bead represents the average size lump found through a regular in 2013. Paulette Kahalepuna and her late diagnosed with advanced breast mammogram. The largest bead, at the base of the ipu, represents the average Source: 2013 State mother, Mary Lou Kekuewa, for cancer. size lump found by women untrained in breast self-exam. of Hawai‘i Community their profound contributions to the “I said to myself, ‘Well, I just Almanza said free ipu keychains are available for community members at OHA Health Needs Assess- art and preservation of Hawaiian need to be educated here,’ ” says offices statewide, through an effort between she and OHA Community Engage- ment, American Cancer feather work. Tseu, the mother of three grown ment Director Këhau Abad to “make a concerted effort to get (the keychains) out Society Draped in layers of golden daughters. through the OHA offices on all islands to best get that message out to the Native (‘ilima) lei hulu, the devoted mother What she learned was daunt- Hawaiian community.” ¢ and daughter had posed two years before Kekuewa, a two-time breast See Breast Cancer on page 13 12 kepakemapa2014 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events

tes, cancer, blood pressure, nutrition with a traditional prayer opening health fairs and prenatal care, as well as tobacco ceremony and includes hands-on Continued from page 10 cessation and substance abuse. activities to prepare food, build While the event is geared toward a hale, recognize and use native very difficult for us to put on the families, Webster said she hopes to plants, and stay physically fit. event,” she said. reach the community’s youth. “There’s a lot of learning – from “It’s for our young people to healthy cooking and learning to Cross-cultural exchange know what we have in our commu- build a hale from the materials we on Hawai‘i Island nity,” she said. “We don’t always gather during a hike,” Chun said. On Sept. 19, at Keaukaha Hawai- remember to do that and we have “We teach them they have a respon- ian Village beach park, some 500 to realize there’s different needs for sibility to feed others before self. people are expected to attend the different people. We show how to build a basic foun- one-day health fair hosted by the “With so much social media dation and stress cultural identity.” Native Inter-Tribal Council for nowadays and so many available Nearly three dozen youngsters Heritage and Education. resources, everyone needs to be will join a crew of 25 older men- Dubbed “Traditions to Good informed with good information tors to learn how to balance their Health and Wellness,” the fair aims to to make good choices,” she added. cultural traditions with today’s increase awareness of resources and “We’re working this to be a real com- modern world. services for choices to keep healthy. munity-centered cultural event.” “If they don’t understand their It also is a cross-cultural exchange own culture, they start to identify ahead of the second Hawai‘i Island Weekend gathering with other cultures, which they also All Nations Powwow, which is for boys on Kaua‘i don’t understand, and they glorify scheduled Sept. 20-21. Lastly, the weekend of Oct. them instead of their own tradi- The fair’s co-coordinator Jaydeen 10-12, on Kaua‘i, Ke Ho‘öla o Lima tions,” Chun said. “I see changes in Webster said guest speakers include Lani is sponsoring the Ke Alaula a the men that I work with as they Gabe Desrosiers of the Ojibwa tribe Käne weekend camp-out for young start to recognize their responsibili- GETTING SOLID RESULTS FOR HAWAIIANS and Kamana Hunter of the Mohawk men at Köke‘e. ties. It’s very positive.” tribe. “Generally we look at families Chun said this is the first year the Some examples during Mahealani's tenure at Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation: Desrosiers is a singer, dancer and and how young men interact with program has the support of an OHA • Wao Kele o Puna, enforced gathering rights based on educator at the University of Minne- their families and communities,” grant. traditional & customary practices. sota, who will be sharing traditional said Sean Chun, who is a practi- “The OHA funding is important healing arts from the Ojibwa tribe. tioner of the traditional healing art because now we can reach out to • Waikoloa, stopped State from giving away public lands to private developers, requiring fair market lease rents. Hunter is a traditional healer who lä‘au lapa‘au and host of the event. a broader group in the community Waimea, Hawai‘i, stopped State from leasing 52,000 acres to uses music and bloodline healing in “Lots of young boys grow up with- that might not have had access • private ranch while Hawaiian homestead applicants waited his practice. out male role models and we need before,” he said. “It just reaches over 40 years. “They have some powerful infor- to reinforce that positive relationship more kids.” ¢ mation to share,” Webster said. between sons and fathers, grandfa- • Honokahua, South Kona; Lahaina and many areas throughout Hawai‘i, saved kuleana and Konohiki lands for Hawaiian families “This is a real celebration of culture thers, cousins, uncles,” he said. “It’s Karin Stanton, a former reporter/ against corporate claims of adverse possession. and wellness.” all about male leadership.” editor at West Hawai‘i Today, works In addition, booths will offer The weekend camp-out, open to for the Associated Press and Hawai‘i • Pi‘ilani Heiau, worked with traditional caretaker ‘ohana and public trust entity to ensure preservation and protection in information on such topics as diabe- youth in grade eight and up, begins 24/7. perpetuity. Ke‘anae-Wailuanui, ongoing restoration of 27 streams for East • Maui taro farming communities. hope • Wai‘anae, helped community establish traditional subsistence “Sometimes I’m thinking that I was blessed economic development projects, including Ka‘ala Farms and Continued from page 11 Opelu Project. to have cancer, because I was able to help Golis said. “I understand what the • Ho`olehua, protected water for homestead agricultural uses by stopping diversions and obtaining designation of Molokai as treatments are like, what it feels like people with what I went through.” water management area. to go through (them), the doctors appointments, doing follow ups, all — Leimomi Golis • Hawaiian Home Lands, ongoing efforts to enforce Constitutional provision mandating adequate funding for homesteading program. the little details.” A registered nurse and a Mä‘ili, for her since her teens after their friends from college to see the Hawaiian Home Lands, represented Waiting List applicants in • O‘ahu, resident, Golis co-facilitates parents died in their 40s, has vol- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. $600 million settlement and recovery of 16,000 acres for trust a weekly cancer support group at unteered with the American Cancer “It’ll be cold,” Golis said. “I’m beneficiaries. Pali Momi Medical Center and Society for about 15 years. On the very blessed to have good friends. • Pila‘a, Kaua‘i; Ioleka‘a, O‘ahu, stopped surrounding landowners brought Rochelle along. “She made day of the American Cancer Soci- They help me through a lot.” from blocking kuleana access. friends with my friends who had ety walk, Golis said she’ll be there, —Lisa Asato ¢ www.mahealaniwendt.com breast cancer, so they were another either walking or volunteering in support for her,” she said. the survivors’ tent. Paid for by Friends of Mahealani Wendt, P.O. Box 961, Ha‘iku, Hawai‘i 96708 Golis, who is her sister’s legal In November, she’s looking for- guardian and has been caring ward to a trip to New York with Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 13

‘ ‘Iwalani, this is such an awesome replaced by a new dream to Museum and PA‘I Foundation’s remain on exhibit at Pictures Plus Breast Cancer idea. As long as you promise Aunty publish the portraits in a book. Maoli Arts Month this year as He through October, which is Breast Continued from page 11 Agnes will be one of your models.” Lacking the necessary funds, the Kumu Kukui (a source of light) as Cancer Awareness Month. A por- “I dropped to my knees, truly … portraits remained in limbo. Things a master artist for her contributions tion of the proceeds will go to The ing: breast cancer strikes Native I put my head on her lap and I just changed after Tseu’s hula student to the preservation and perpetuation ‘Iwalani Foundation to support Hawaiians more than any other cried, and cried and cried. I said: Tasha Chang was diagnosed with of Hawaiian feather work. breast cancer patients and survivors ethnic group in Hawai‘i, where it ‘Thank you, Aunty. You just gave advanced breast cancer in 2010. Tseu plans to release the photos, statewide. ¢ also has the highest diagnosis rate me all the strength and power that I Following 18 months of chemo- some of which are available for for all cancers for women and will need to have to move forward.’ ” therapy, a double mastectomy and purchase, in stages to raise funds to Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham, a affect an estimated 1,090 Hawai‘i With the support of matriarchs reconstructive surgery, Chang, who publish the portraits in a coffee-table Portland, Oregon-based freelance women this year. like Kekuewa and Cope, Hawaiian works at Pictures Plus, proposed book, to be titled Magnificent Women journalist, is a former newspaper Having envisioned the portraits language scholar Edith McKinzie putting the portraits on display and sug- of Hawai‘i: Making a Difference. reporter and columnist from Califor- for a calendar, providing breast and kahu Nettie Tiffany, and scores gested transferring some to canvas. A selection of the portraits will nia’s Central Coast. cancer facts to increase educa- of prominent women who came for- With the chance to have one por- tion about the disease, Tseu’s ward to be photographed, Tseu felt trait enlarged on a 40-by-60-inch first step was to seek permission immeasurably blessed. canvas, Tseu thought immediately from küpuna, starting with one of “That was my healing force,” Tseu of Kahalepuna, who’d often inquired Hawai‘i’s great matriarchs, Agnes recalls, adding, “all this love sur- after the portrait she’d taken with “Aunty Agnes” Cope. rounding me as I was going through her mother and had recently been Vote Tseu asked for a meeting and such horrible time in my life.” diagnosed with abdominal cancer. soon found herself standing before The women, of various ages The presentation event – complete HARVEY Cope and board members of the and ethnicities, posed alone or with family, welcoming oli from Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive in groups, their bodies tastefully kumu hula Michael Casupang and McINERNY Health Center. adorned with lei, ‘ukulele and Karl Veto Baker, and Kahalepuna’s for Telling the story of that meeting other props, for Honolulu photog- hula ‘ohana from Hälau I Ka Wëkiu, – how she explained her idea, wait- rapher Marc Schechter, who shot and a state proclamation marking ing in apprehension for a response the photos pro bono. June 29 as Lei Hulu Day – was a Harvey McInerny for OHA – still makes Tseu’s voice tremble. As the collection grew beyond peak in a big year for Kahalepuna, PO Box 1898, Honolulu HI 96805 “She (Cope) looked at me she goes: the limits of a calendar, it was who was also honored by Bishop

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friends during two days of celebration of Aloha’s life, plus receiving the outpouring of thousands of 1950-2014, ALOHA DALIRE well wishers, worldwide, each daughter, answer- ing a request from this reporter, shared a favorite memory of their mother. Aloha oe, Miss Hula “Our mom always taught us to mind our p’s and q’s, handle ourselves in the best manner By Lynn Cook possible,” Kau‘i Dalire said. “Well that was the case most of the time for Mom except when n 1971 a young dancer she would watch my basketball games. My named Aloha Wong was mom was my biggest fan. My games were named Miss Hula at the all videoed and you could always hear Mom Merrie Monarch Festival in cheering or cussing at the refs or opposing Hilo. Forty-three years later, teams/coaches, but the best was seeing her arm Ithen known by her married full of gold bracelets appear into the camera name, kumu Aloha Dalire died with a loud yell. It was a little embarrassing at age 64, leaving an amazing for me as a high school athlete at Kamehameha, hula legacy and a worldwide but I knew how proud she was of me.” hula community stunned that Kapua Dalire-Moe said she vividly remem- someone so young and so bers her mother’s love of family. “The smile she inspiring was gone. had whenever she got to see her daughters and “When I heard the news Kumu hula Aloha Dalire, second from left, her dancers and her cousin kumu hula Frank grandchildren dance. Yes, the boys danced too. of Aloha’s passing, I was Hewett, left, bowed their heads in prayer before entering the stage at the Merrie Mon- One highlight being her grandson, Mana, who shocked and very sad,” said arch Festival earlier this year. - Courtesy photos: Nicholas Tomasello shares his birth date with her, dancing fireknife kumu hula Mäpuana de Silva. at the age of 8. Her family was her world!” “It’s still hard to believe that we won’t see her at McCabe Wong, Aloha walked into the office of Keola Dalire said: “There are so many fond mem- the Merrie Monarch kumu meetings or on stage festival director Aunty Dottie Thompson and ories of my mother, they are all my favorite. I can in Hilo in April. pulled a number for the inaugural solo dancer remember the many times throughout my life she “Aloha and I have both been at Merrie Mon- competition. It was number 11. “I was last,” Aloha opened her home to family and friends. They filled arch as kumu of our respective hälau since the once told KITV4 anchor Paula Akana. “I had to the house with laughter and love. Especially the smell ’70s. Back in the early days, “de Silva” always watch everyone else dance. So, I did my thing of her brown gravy stew, a staple at any gathering.” followed “Dalire” when Aunty Dottie (Thomp- and we waited. I was actually standing by the Kau‘i Dalire added that many of her mother’s son) called roll at the beginning of each Merrie exit door when third and then second place were students and instructors from all over the world, Monarch meeting. This year there will be a void announced. Then I heard them call my name and Japan, Tahiti, the U.S. mainland and neighbor when Aloha Dalire’s name is not called; but then, I thought, ‘Oh, this can’t be true.’ ” islands came to pay their respects. “Many people there will be a warm smile when Keola Dalire and From that moment on, she says, she dedicated called, texted and posted to social media many Kapua Dalire-Moe are both called to carry on the each day to hula. She also was fond of putting on a of their favorite memories of my mom,” she Dalire tradition,” de Silva said, referring to two of rascal smile, saying that the next year after she won, said. “It’s humbling to know how many lives my Dalire’s daughters. the award was renamed Miss “Aloha” Hula. mother influenced and changed while here on The beginning of that Dalire tradition was a Dalire’s three daughters went on to win the Earth and how she will continue to touch all of To story Aloha loved to tell. She began dancing at age same honor as their mother: Kapualokeokala- our lives from a different realm.” ¢ strengthen 3 with Uncle George Na‘ope, a Merrie Monarch niakea, in 1991, Kau‘imaiokalaniakea in 1992 identity, co-founder. In 1971, as a young woman danc- and Keolalaulani in 1999. Lynn Cook is a local freelance journalist sharing Native ing for the hälau created by her mother, Mary In the midst of greeting many hundreds of the arts and culture of Hawai‘i with a global audience. Hawaiians will preserve, practice and Keiki Hula ongratulations to all 19 hälau that participated this year perpetuate and kudos to the two very charming winning soloists in their culture. Perpetuating the 39th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competi- tion. the culture Kamaka Leao Kaleionapali Ho‘opi‘i is the 2014 Master CHula and Keolani Hokule‘akeaouli Hosino is Miss Keiki Hula, both under the instruction of nä kumu hula ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes while building of Hälau Kekuaokalä‘au‘ala‘iliahi on Maui. “After the event, you could see the children in the wings of the confidence stage and the mothers, the fathers … all of the family members look- ing on – so proud of them,” recalled Guy Sibilla, the new president of By Francine Kananionapua Murray Kalihi-Pälama Culture and Arts Society, the nonprofit that organizes the event. “When those kids get on the stage – I cannot believe some of them are as young as 4, and I think the winners were 10 or 11, but when you are that young and you can command the presence of a kepakemapa2014 15

stage that big, it’s magic to me. the competition’s audience, which “How could you not only fall in is currently made up of the per- love with hula, but also love the fact formers’ friends and families. BEAUTIFUL & AFFORDABLE that these children are so talented at “This huge cultural event does such a young age? I was still trying such a great service to our com- to tie my shoelaces at 4 years old. munity,” said Sibilla. “It creates an … It’s such a great example of atmosphere that provides a child what inspiration, encouragement with self-confidence, positive self- and dedication, discipline and hard image, a sense of achievement, work can do. These kumu are magi- discipline and goal orientation – all cians and they are tireless in what these things that will help them suc- they give to these kids. It is inspir- ceed in life.” ing and it is enough to make your Kalihi-Pälama Culture and Arts eyes water.” Society is working to strengthen its As a valued part of the commu- partnerships with the Hawai‘i Tour- nity, Keiki Hula has offered many ism Authority and Hawaiian Airlines youth their first experience in hula to help expand Keiki Hula’s presence competition, and now that the event for kama‘äina and visitors alike. is almost four decades old we are The society’s principal goal is to reminded that many of the children perpetuate the culture and the arts, that have participated in the past are and it primarily serves underprivi- now confident adults. “Listening to leged residents of the Kalihi-Pälama my kumu and dancing with my area, offering dance classes and hula sisters every weekend taught after-school activities for youth. me firsthand about teamwork, dis- For information about the soci- cipline and study,” said KITV4 ety and Keiki Hula, visit kpca weather anchor Moanike‘ala hawaii.com, call (808) 521-6905 Nabarro. “We studied a lot in hula or email [email protected]. ¢

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Kylie Matsuda-Lum, Kahuku Farms managing director, right, with her husband and operations manager Judah Lum and her sister, Kalyn Mat- suda, who manages the café. Inset, from left, Clyde Fukuyama and Melvin Matsuda. - Courtesy photos: Kahuku Farms STANDING FOR: • Orderly transition to a Native Hawaiian government by word of mouth and Japanese • Protection of Native Hawaiian rights magazines that featured the busi- • Pono management of Native Hawaiian Agritourism gaining trust assets ness, said Kahuku Farms managing director Kylie Matsuda-Lum, who Professional Background & Native Hawaiian Rights Advocacy is part-Hawaiian and a fourth gen- ground at Kahuku Farms eration farmer. • Travelers Insurance, 1965-1970 • Commercial Loans, Hawaii Thrift & Loan, Inc.; HT&L Offering tours, a farm café and Equities, Inc.; PDFLŵF*XDrdian Life Insurance, 1970-72 By Lisa Asato in smoothies – also long eggplant “value-added” products such as its • Administrator & Executive Director, Native Hawaiian and dry-land taro. Those four things No. 1 seller liliko‘i butter, it serves Legal Corporation, 1978-2009 • Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory t’s summertime at Kahuku Farms, grow in big fields on this farm to sell as the public face of two farms run Board, Hawai‘i Judiciary and 13 people are scheduled to to supermarkets on the island.” in partnership by Matsuda-Lum’s • Member, Commission on Access to Justice, take today’s tractor-led Smoothie Kahuku Farms, which sits on five calabash uncle Clyde Fukuyama Hawai‘i Judiciary Tour. As the last half and her father, Melvin • First Hawai‘i Board Member, Native American Rights Fund of the group arrives – Matsuda, who operate • Outstanding Hawaiian Woman for Community Service, Itwo women from Kailua the 125-acre Matsuda- Alu Like, Inc., 1983 with five keiki ages 1 to Fukuyama Farms in • Liberty Bell Award, Hawaii State Bar Assn., Young Lawyer’s Division, 1990 7 between them – tour Kahuku, and Kahuku • Alston-Bannerman Award honoring community guide Daniel Carol Farmers in Waialua organizers of color working for racial, social, economic greets them: “Hi, wel- on land leased from and environmental justice, 2000 come. Hello, ah, you Kamehameha Schools. • Kalani‘anaole Award for Community Service, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, 2003 got some caramel, Matsuda-Lum’s mom • Operationalized Peacemaking Project in partnership lucky you! runs the office. with the Native Hawaiian Bar Association, 2008 “Alright, it’s a beau- At its inception, Mat- • Native Hawaiian Advocate Award, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, 2009 tiful day,” he chimes suda-Lum, her husband, • Lifetime Achievement Award, with a cadence perfect Judah Lum, and her Hawai‘i Women Lawyers, 2009 for children. “OK, so younger sister, Kalyn Sovereignty & Self-Determination my name is Daniel. The farm offers a half-hour Smoothie Tour and an hourlong Grand Tour, Matsuda, manned the • Hui Na‘auao, Sovereignty & Self-Determination I’m one of the farmers. which includes a smoothie or a sampling of fruits, respectively. café. Kahuku Farms Community Education Project, 1993-1996 I’m going to be driving now employs some 12 • Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council, 1996 • Delegate, $KDŐĉLZL+DZDLŐL, Native Hawaiian the tractor today and we’re going acres of the larger 125-acre family- workers, about half of whom are Convention, 1997 to be exploring this 125-acre farm. operated farm, opened in 2010 as a full-time, Matsuda-Lum said. Her • Maui Nui Commissioner, Native Hawaiian Roll We were just talking about, we venture in agritourism. And while mother-in-law, Laurie Lum, does Commission, 2012-2014 grow papaya, apple banana, which it struggled in its early years, the a lot of the prep and cooking for Paid for by Friends of Mahealani Wendt, P.O. Box 961, Ha‘iku, Hawai‘i 96708 we’re going to learn a lot about business has turned a corner start- the cafe. today – two of our favorite things ing around two years ago, helped Although the family doesn’t kepakemapa2014 17 reveal revenues out of concern that they lead to a misperception of the company’s bottom line, business was brisk on a recent Thursday, with some patrons speaking Japanese at the café, and multiple groups eating at overflow seating under a tent, which primarily serves for hosting visiting groups of students from preschool on up. “We do a lot of school field trips,” said Matsuda-Lum, 35. “We really enjoy the young students that come and visit, because they’re so Continuing My Commitment to the Community cute and at that age they just absorb The cafe enjoyed brisk business WHETHER I AM SINGING gjk]jnaf_YkEYmaknga[]gfl`]G@9 so much.” on a recent Thursday afternoon. - :gYj\g^Ljmkl]]k%%Al`afcA[Yf`gf]kldqkYqA_an]aleqYdd&Kaf[]eqYhhgafle]fl Photos: Lisa Asato In the next couple months or so, af*()*$A`Yn]Z][ge]em[`egj]^YeadaYjoal`l`][`Ydd]f_]k^Y[af_gmjh]ghd]&A the farm is hoping to add a service- `Yn]ogjc]\af_gg\^Yal`lg`]dhegn]l`af_k^gjoYj\gfeYfq^jgflk&L`Yle]Yfk learning program, “where people Papaya for sale at the café. ]f[gmjY_af_h]jkgfYdj]khgfkaZadalqZqmj_af_gmjZ]f]Ú[aYja]klgY[[]kkj]kgmj[]k can come and work on the farm,” she said. “We’ve been having dif- lglYc]Z]ll]j[Yj]g^l`]ajh`qka[Yd`]Ydl`&=imYddqaehgjlYfl^gjh]jkgfYd]ehgo]j% ferent requests from individuals … e]flakeYcaf_kmj]gmjqgmf_h]ghd]\]\a[Yl]l`]ek]dn]klg_]llaf_l`]Z]klhgkkaZd] and families and companies who ]\m[Ylagfkgl`Yll`]q[Yf`]dhk`Yh]\][akagfkYZgmll`]aj^mlmj]&Gfl`]dgf_l]je want to come and learn and do proj- hgda[q^jgfl$A`Yn]kmhhgjl]\afn]klaf_afj]f]oYZd]]f]j_qlglYc]Z]ll]j[Yj]g^l`] ects, get their hands dirty.” ][gfgea[`]Ydl`g^gmjklYl]Yf\^gkl]jghhgjlmfala]k^gjgmjqgmf_h]ghd]Yf\keYdd The family ventured into agri- Zmkaf]kk]k& tourism with the help of the late of papaya jam.” growing, and that’s important to O`]j]n]jeq[Yj]]j`YklYc]fe]$A`Yn]f]n]jklghh]\Z]af_Y[mdlmjYdhjY[% Ali‘i Chang and Lani Weigert of The farm offers two types of us. So we’re always trying to take lalagf]jYf\YeZYkkY\gjg^Yddl`Ylo][`]jak`YZgml@YoYaaYfnYdm]k&A`Yn]^gmj Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm on Maui. tours, billed as tractor-pulled her to farms to see where things \][Y\]kg^]ph]ja]f[]danaf_gfEYmaYf\\]Ydaf_oal`dYf\akkm]kZgl`gfl`akakdYf\ Matsuda-Chang’s father, Melvin, wagon rides. Tours begin and end come from,” Sarah said as her Yf\gfGY`m&Eq[geeale]flaklg]fkmj]l`]nga[]k$f]]\kYf\[gf[]jfkg^gmj had visited their Kula operation at the farm’s café, which showcases family sipped on smoothies, which h]ghd]Yj]`]Yj\Yf\Y[l]\mhgfZqG@9&Akaf[]j]dqZ]da]n]l`YlZqogjcaf_lg_]l`]j as part of an agriculture leader- hydroponic lettuce grown 100 yards are included with the half-hour ship class and liked what he saw. away. “Sometimes we’ve been at Smoothie Tour. o][Yf[j]Yl]kgdmlagfklgl`][`Ydd]f_]k^Y[af_gmj[geemfala]k& Matsuda-Lum says the family saw the point where we ran out of let- The farm-to-table experience agritourism as a way to diversify tuce, so we run out there and cut was a highlight, too. “We really like Nation Building operations, promote locally grown a head of lettuce and bring it back that, especially when you’re on hol- AS A HAWAIIAN AND AN OHA TRUSTEE,Aogmd\kmh% foods and educate others about to the café,” says Matsuda-Lum, iday, you’re often eating big meals, where food comes from, as well who has a degree in travel industry they’re often greasy, and so it’s just hgjll`]oaddg^l`]h]ghd]lg[j]Yl]Y@YoYaaYffYlagf&AZ]da]n]l`YlG@9k`gmd\ as the nuts and bolts of running a management from the University of nice to go for fresh food,” she said, ^Y[adalYl]l`]hjg[]kkg^Y\nYf[af_[gfk]fkmkYf\fgl]eZYjcgffYlagf%Zmad\af_af% farm, such as supply and demand Hawai‘i-Mänoa. “It’s nice to know recalling the half veggie panini and \]h]f\]fldq&K`gmd\l`]j]Z]km[[]kkaf[gfk]fkmkZmad\af_oal`gmjDY`ma$l`]fYf\ pressures that affect pricing. that we’re doing our best for that side salad she had for lunch, while gfdql`]f[Yfo]YkYh]ghd]]klYZdak`gmj@YoYaaYffYlagf&G@9k^mf[lagfogmd\Z] Some fruits – because they’re not farm-to-table concept, using local. her husband had the farm pizza and lghjgna\]l`]f][]kkYjqj]kgmj[]kYf\[geeallgogjcoal`gmj[geemfalqklYc]`gd\% the right shape and size, or because I think people really appreciate it, side salad. “Delicious,” she added. ]jklg[j]Yl]Y[jal]jaYl`jgm_`Y;gfklalmlagfYd;gfn]flagf&Km[`Y;gfn]flagfk`gmd\ they have blemishes, aren’t bought and they get it.” “Love it.” \jYo\]d]_Yl]k]d][l]\]p[dmkan]dqZqYdd@YoYaaYfk$fglbmkll`gk]o`g`Yn]ka_f]\gf by stores. Instead of going to waste, The farm supplies the café with Matsuda-Lum said locals com- lgYKlYl]%[j]Yl]\jgdd&Al`YklgZ]l`]oaddg^l`]h]ghd]lg[ge]lg_]l`]j&L`]Zgllge some of that can now be redirected whatever ingredients it can, and “if prised 95 percent of the business in daf]akl`YlG@9`YkYfgZda_YlagflgZ]af[dmkan]oal`Yddg^alkklYc]`gd\]jk& for use in the café or their value- we can’t grow it then we get it from the first couple of years, but now it’s O`YlG@9\g]k$Yf\`goalj]khgf\klgalkeakkagfY^^][lkfglbmklalkZ]f]Ú[aYja]k$ added products, which are sold at our neighbors,” Matsuda-Lum said. half locals and half visitors. Zml]n]jqgf]af@YoYaa&=n]jqo`]j]AljYn]dY[jgkkl`]akdYf\kAk]]h]ghd]aff]]\&A the café, online, at the Kapi‘olani For example, hydroponic tomatoes “Originally when we opened we Community College farmer’s are supplied by Green Growers, thought it was going to be a visi- Ydkgk]]ghhgjlmfala]klgeYc]l`af_kZ]ll]j& market and in stores in Waikïkï. run by the Shintaku Family in tor thing, not realizing there would AYkc^gjqgmjkmhhgjllgj]%afn]kl]n]jql`af_A`Yn]d]Yjf]\lg^mjl`]jaehjgnaf_ “If we didn’t have the café, we Hau‘ula. be so many locals who would want l`]danaf_klYf\Yj\kg^gmjh]ghd]Yf\gh]fhYl`oYqklgY\nYf[]e]fl&L`]j]akem[` would have a lot of banana waste,” On a recent Thursday, Sarah to sit and go on a tour,” she said. kladdlg\g&AYej]Y\qYf\Z]ll]jhj]hYj]\l`Yf]n]jZ]^gj]lgYhhdqeqk]d^lgl`] Matsuda-Lum said. “Now we take Overend, a visitor from Sydney, “It’s just telling us that the interest [`Ydd]f_]kl`Yl^Y[]mk& that, we make smoothies, banana Australia, came with her husband, is there in this type of operation, the O]emklj]eYaf\ada_]fllgYkkmj]gmjc]acaYf\egghmfYoadd`Yn]Ykljgf_]j bread. We’re now able to use all Rob, and children, Eve, 3, and farm fresh café, the healthy eating, d]_Y[qlgZmad\mhgf&Eqkgd]efhjgeak]lgqgmakl`YlAoaddf]n]jkimYf\]jqgmj of that rather than throwing it on Cooper, 10 months. Overend had the interest in learning more about ljmkl&A`meZdqYkc^gjqgmjkmhhgjlkgl`YlA[Yf[gflafm]lgk]jn]qgmjaee]\aYl] the side. So diversifying and value heard about Kahuku Farms online agriculture. … Yf\dgf_l]jeafl]j]klkl`jgm_`eqjgd]YkYfG@9Ljmkl]]& adding is an important part of and came for the tour and lunch as “As owners it tells us about the the equation. … It opens another an educational experience for Eve. interest that is there, and that’s HYa\^gjZqG`YfYg^@mdmDaf\k]q^gjG@9 market. Visitors can’t take home a “Because we live in the city, really exciting.” ¢ -*9dgc]d]HdY[]$HmcYdYfa$@A1./.0www.hululindseyoha.com papaya, but they can take home a jar we want her to see how things are 18 kepakemapa2014 mo‘olelo nui www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 19 cover feature native hawaiian » news | features | events George Kamokila James Helm Campbell Kaulia Pi‘ilani Territorial Sen. Alice Kamokilaikawai Campbell George Jarrett Helm is James Keauiluna Kaulia Pi‘ilani is a woman who was was the strongest Hawaiian oppo- a celebrated Hawaiian hero. As was a dedicated Hawaiian loyalist born in Kekaha, Kaua‘i. She married nent of statehood. Commonly known the guiding light in the raising of and patriot who served as the Kaluaiko‘olau as Kamokila, she was the daughter Hawaiian political and spiritual con- president of ‘Ahahui Aloha ‘A¯ina, an and had a child of Abigail Kuaihelani Maipinepine sciousness in the 1970s, his legacy organization composed of Hawaiian named Kalei- Campbell, who was president of Hui continues to patriots who came together in oppo- manu. When her Aloha ‘A¯ina o na¯ Wa¯hine and a lead fuel the aloha sition of the annexation of Hawai‘i. child was only organizer in gathering signatures ‘a¯ina movement Because of the hui’s work, no treaty 10 years old, for the 1897 Ku¯‘e¯ petition against today. Helm of annexation nor any other form of Kaluaiko‘olau U.S. annexation. Kamokila’s father was not only legal merger between the Hawaiian had contracted was businessman James Campbell, an outstanding Kingdom and the United States was leprosy. In making her and her sisters heirs musician and executed. In 1897, Hawaiian patriotic 1864, Hawai‘i to the Campbell Estate. She was singer, but he leagues organized a mass petition was suffering among the elites of both Hawaiian was also a key The #HawaiianPatriots Project: drive against annexation. Kaulia the spread of and haole society in the islands. leader in the opened a gathering of thousands of the disease, known by Hawaiians On Jan. 17, 1946, with discussions movement to Hawaiian patri- as “ka ma‘i ho‘oka‘awale,” the of statehood swirling, Kamokila protect the life ots at ‘Iolani separating sickness, because those arranged to provide her testimony of Kaho‘olawe. The island’s life had Palace on Sept. who contracted the disease were at ‘Iolani Palace been threatened by the U.S. military 6, 1897, with his taken from their families and put to the U.S. for several decades, between the rousing speech into isolation at Kalaupapa. Shortly Congressional Mai Pa‘a i ka Leo 1940s-1990s. As the president of opposing the after the overthrow of Queen Committee. Here the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana, annexation of Lili‘uokalani, the Provisional Govern- she connected Helm led the group though its most Hawai‘i. Later ment sent armed forces to arrest the injustice he recently released as active agents of political change. able to discuss the ways corporate active period of political protests. #HawaiianPatriots Project Think back to your own education. By Noelani We have an independent gov- interests are tied into questions of that same year, Kaluaiko‘olau. Vowing to never be of the over- The group facilitated landings, amplifies Hawaiian politi- Most of us probably had to memorize Goodyear- ernment that was formed by the political recognition if we were to four Hawaiian taken alive, Ko‘olau and Pi‘ilani took throw to the work trips and revitalization efforts cal voices of both present the names of all the U.S. presidents. Kamehamehas, who are now at rest. meditate on Kamokila’s analysis: delegates their son and hid in Kalalau Valley, inadequacy of Ka‘o¯pua, Ph.D. and emerged to become one of Tand past generations. In But how many of us were asked to And the right that they sought, to build including James on the north side of Kaua‘i for years. reconciliation four short videos, accessible on kama- memorize the name James Keauiluna an independent government, is the There has come into the over-all the most respected, effective and Kauila, arrived in Washington, D.C., Her family’s courage in resisting afforded by kakoi.com, Kanaka Maoli students Kaulia or other Hawaiian patriots who reason for our happiness today. There- picture, outside capital and indepen- supported organizations among with a 556-page petition in hand. capture by the Provisional Govern- statehood. from the University of Hawai‘i at organized against U.S. annexation? how Kaulia’s leadership directly con- fore, what are the problems that grow dent financial giants who also wave Native Hawaiians. In the late 1970s, Together with Queen Lili‘uokalani, ment and maintaining their bonds of Kamokila advocated for Hawaiian Mänoa give voice to the words of some How many of us were asked to read tributed to the successful defeat of a out of our continuing independence? the magic wand....The Big Five will Helm along with several other of our most courageous küpuna aloha the story of Pi‘ilani and Kaluaiko‘olau, treaty of annexation between the U.S. always represent power in money, con- they presented the petition to aloha with one another became a self-governance and criticized the men and women risked their lives ‘äina – Hawaiians loyal to their home- who courageously resisted capture and Hawai‘i? And how much more The independence that our beloved trol of industry, and indirect control the Senate and it was formally symbol of resistance for the Hawai- greed of the Big Five corporations by placing themselves between land and country. Four patriots are by Provisional Government forces grounded would we be in considering Ali‘i sought as a rightful inheritance for of politics until we, who are against accepted. In the following days, the ian community during the time of and the economic control that they the ‘a¯ina of Kaho‘olawe and the featured: George Jarrett Helm, Alice right after the overthrow? Few of potential futures for self-governance if the lähui Hawai‘i of which I speak, that such principles, rebel by taking action. delegates met with the secretary of the overthrow. Pi‘ilani accompanied had over the islands. Kamokila bombs of the U.S. military. Helm, Kamokila Campbell, James Keaui- us learned about Kamokila Camp- we committed his words to memory: is what they (the annexationists) desire state along with many U.S. senators, her family and cared for them continued to call attention to the luna Kaulia and Pi‘ilani, “ka wahine bell, even though she was perhaps to be buried alive; consenting for our Our küpuna are always present, whose disappearance at sea in voicing opposition to the annexa- with no thought of harm to herself. injustices of the overthrow and i molia i ke ola,” of Kekaha, Kaua‘i. the strongest Hawaiian voice against He aupuni kuokoa ko kakou i na‘i nation to be subsumed within America speaking to us and guiding us. It is our 1977 remains a mystery, traveled tion. By the time the delegates She told her story as a lesson in strategically filed a lawsuit regarding statehood in the mid-20th century. ‘ia e na Kamehameha i moe aku la, a is like agreeing that we, the nation, kuleana to tune in and pay attention. across the islands to educate A Political People One of the intentions of the #Hawai- o ka pono kukulu Aupuni kuokoa a be buried alive with the many hard- As Angela Davis, African Ameri- left Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27, the power of aloha and was an the illegalities of the government’s people about the desecration of the Kanaka ‘Öiwi are a political people. ianPatriots Project is to reconnect lakou i imi ai, oia ka kakou e hauoli ne ships that would follow annexation. can feminist and prison abolitionist, 1898, the treaty was defeated in example of how commitment to use of public monies to campaign island and reminded them of the Yet, it was not so long ago that youth känaka with these küpuna aloha ‘äina i keia la, nolaila, he aha na pilikia i ulu said, “Histories inhabit us, and we the Senate. James Kauila played a maintaining the bonds of ‘ohana and for statehood. The lawsuit went to need to protect Hawaiian cultural in Hawai‘i schools were taught that so as to increase our own capacity to ae i ko kakou noho kuokoa ana? (sic) Wouldn’t it add richness to present inhabit them even when we are not pivotal role in protecting the sov- la¯hui can result in triumph over ter- the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, which heritage. Helm’s life, work and Hawaiians did not resist the 1893 make informed decisions about our debates about federal and state recog- aware of our relationship to history.” ereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom. rifying and violent attempts by the ruled in favor of Kamokila Campbell. overthrow. Hawaiian researchers, people and ‘äina. The more we know O ke kuokoa a na makua Alii i nition if we knew that Mrs. Campbell sacrifice still inspires groups today His legacy lives on today, as there government to separate a family. She spoke out at a time when others community organizers, educators and about how our küpuna consciously imi ai i pono hooilina no ka lahui, won a lawsuit in which the Hawai‘i Cultivating New Voices who are striving to end live-fire is no treaty of annexation between were silenced by fear of the Big 5, families have worked hard to dispel engaged in political action, the better oia ke ake ia nei e kanu ola ia, a‘u e Supreme Court found that the gov- In learning about känaka aloha military training in the islands. Hawai‘i and the United States. and brought attention to the trav- those untruths. But the residue of equipped we will be to exercise olelo ae ai ina e hoohuiia kakou me ernment’s use of public monies to ‘äina of times past, we can see that those myths linger, like the salty out- meaningful autonomy as a lähui. For Amerika, oia ko kakou ae ana aku promote statehood was detrimental increasing our capacity as a politi- esty and injustice of the overthrow. line of dried tears on one’s face. One example, wouldn’t we have more clar- e kanu ola ia kakou ka lahui i loko to those who desired other forms of cal people includes strengthening residual impact is that too many of us ity about our political status as a nation o na popilikia he nui e ho‘ea mai government for Hawai‘i? And how have been raised to not see ourselves if all young Hawaiians could explain ana ma hope o ka hoohui ia ana. much more critically would we be See #HawaiianPatriots on page 20 20 kepakemapa2014 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events

UH students (left to right) Pulama Long, Jacob Bryan Ka’omakaokala¯ Aki, Anuhea Chong-Sriwongtong and Kawelakai Farrant used modern Hawaiian political oratory to re-present speeches by notable ku¯puna as a part of the #Hawaiian Patriots Project. The videos of these speeches, directed by James Hall, Digital Media Specialist of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, can be seen at kamakakoi.com. - Photos by Zachary Villanueva and Nelson Gaspar

tong led our UH class through an elaborate future scenario she cre- Mai ated with two other students, in which our entire building became an underground community in the pa‘a i wake of projected climate change and sea level rise. Kawelakai Far- ka leo. rant pounded kalo and fed his classmates as a way to illustrate the Don’t hold importance of building food sover- #HawaiianPatriots me back to a story Professor Trask into the stately words of ali‘i such eignty in our islands, and he began shared about her childhood. Her as Queen Lili‘uokalani or Princess back the making efforts to initiate a ku‘i ‘ai Continued from page 19 father was an attorney, and he Ka‘iulani. Others re-presented the club on campus while also work- would make Haunani-Kay and words of contemporary Hawai- voice. ing for a nonprofit whose mission our speaking abilities. George her siblings learn the closing argu- ian artists, like famed musician is to reduce waste through the reuse Helm, for instance, became a great ments he prepared for his cases. Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole or spoken and recycling of building materials. leader in part because he was able She recalled standing in front of word powerhouse Jamaica Osorio. Mai pa‘a i ka leo. Don’t hold back to touch people through the power him and reciting his words from Additionally, students write short the voice. We should pay close atten- of his oration and his music. Politi- memory. I thought: “Wow! Now biographical descriptions of the tion to the courageous words and cal engagement requires being I know why she’s such a powerful original orator and explain the actions of the küpuna aloha ‘äina able to move people with words. speaker!” She was trained since historical context in which the to the küpuna – a kähea asking who came before us, asking humbly People are better equipped to youth in a form of modern Hawaiian words were originally uttered. for their wisdom and guidance as that they not hold back insights that actively participate in and influ- political oratory. In many ways, this Believing that people beyond we seek to advance our people. can help us thrive as a lähui for ence decisions impacting their story was the seed of a classroom the university can benefit from Each of the student performers generations to come. And with that lives when they can articulate their assignment that formed the basis reflecting on the bold words and in the #HawaiianPatriots videos wisdom to guide us, we should not positions clearly and persuasively. of the #HawaiianPatriots Project. deeds of känaka aloha ‘äina like are themselves young känaka aloha hold back our own voices in deter- We need to consciously nurture When I teach Native Hawai- George Helm or Kamokila Camp- ‘äina. Throughout the semester we mining the future of our nation. those capacities in our youth. ian politics, a course offered out bell, the initial assignment grew spent together, I witnessed each of Both George Helm and Pi‘ilani I remember being a young person of the UH-Mänoa Political Sci- into a community education proj- them not only memorize words of expressed the ways deep love who did not feel confident about ence Department, I ask students ect through a partnership that drew aloha ‘äina but also truly embody for their land, their ‘ohana and my own voice. When I attended to memorize and perform excerpts on OHA staff’s technical and cre- them. A calm and steady pres- their ‘äina moved them to action. the University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa, from political speeches given by a ative expertise in producing digital ence in class, Pulama Long spoke And they both denounced in no I was exposed to powerful ora- Kanaka ‘Öiwi of their choice. The media. Over the summer of 2014, powerfully to her peers about the uncertain terms those who plun- tors in Hawaiian studies, people assignment is called “Mai Pa‘a i four students from my Native proposed Thirty Meter Telescope dered and desecrated Hawaiian like Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikalä ka Leo,” and it is founded on the Hawaiian politics course worked (TMT) on Mauna Kea, after she lands and communities for selfish Kame‘eleihiwa, Jon Osorio and idea that in order to learn about with OHA’s Community Engage- and many other students attended political interests. “This contin- Kanalu Young. I recall Professor Native Hawaiian politics, students ment team and me to co-create the the UH Board of Regents meeting ued disregard for our seriousness,” Trask exorting us with two simple have to become familiar with the short videos and accompanying to testify against the TMT. Jacob Helm wrote, “forces me to protest.” words when we were hesitant to voices of känaka who engage in web content that form the basis of Aki offered oli to open an other- What do the words of these küpuna talk in class: “Speak, students!” political work. Students also learn the #HawaiianPatriots Project. The wise silent march against increased aloha ‘äina move you to do? ¢ she would say. He mana ko ka leo. that political work and speech not speeches are the central focus of development in Ko‘olauloa, which Years later when I became a only happen in government but each page, honoring the mana that many community members believe Noelani Goodyear-Ka‘öpua, teacher, I too wanted to prepare in all kinds of settings, wherever lives on in the words of the original will gentrify and disrupt the exist- Ph.D., is a professor of politi- students to be more confident power is involved. Some students orators. The present-day recitation ing community. An early education cal science at the University of public speakers. This aim brought have chosen to breathe new life of their historical words is a call teacher, Anuhea Chong-Sriwong- Hawai‘i-Mänoa. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 21

opportunity to fulfill my role. For us who consider ourselves docu- The conscientious observer menters of any kind, it was a rich experience.” Low was honored Throughout his career, Sam Low has documented the feats alongside renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle, who was featured in of others. This summer, the humble author, filmmaker and the documentary Mission Blue, now on Netflix. The two were described photographer was recognized for his own efforts. as “champions of the oceans.”

By Tiffany Hill he son of a Caucasian woman from Connecti- am Low has cut and a Native Hawaiian always felt the paniolo from Hawai‘i mana of the sea. Island, Low proudly The distinguished identifiesT as a Native Hawaiian. He and permanently first came to Hawai‘i in 1964, at the Sbearded Low was born age of 22, where he met his Hawai‘i and raised an hour from family and sat at the knee of küpuna. the New England coast. “I wanted to tell the stories of my After graduating from people, of the canoe,” he says. Yale University in 1964, The fact that he grew up in a he enlisted in the U.S. creative home – both his parents Navy and served on an were artists – further ignited Low’s aircraft carrier during calling. “I learned you must have the Vietnam War. He then Sam Low, left, and Nainoa Thompson shared the stage at the passion. Whatever you do becomes studied nautical archae- 2013 Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival. - Courtesy: Janet L. Clark a part of you.” For each copy of ology, remembering the Hawaiki Rising the author sells on day he spent in the Yale At left, Low is the first Native Hawaiian to earn a Walter his personal website, Low inscribes library poring over the Cronkite Award, honoring those using the power of the media and mails himself. “It’s a zen-like pages of The Canoes of to build an educated and sustainable world. - Courtesy: Stone moment for me,” he says. Oceania, a book about Soup Leadership Institute Thanks to Mälama Honua, the the voyaging vessels of three-year, worldwide voyage of Polynesia, Fiji and Micronesia. “It Höküle‘a and her sister canoe, Hiki- To maintain captured my imagination,” says analia, his film and book are gaining the connection Low, from his home in Massachu- a wider international audience. Low to the past setts. “It was obvious to me that our has upcoming book readings and and a viable ancestors did not sail aimlessly on film showings scheduled months out, rafts.” It was this sentiment, and including at Hawai‘i Island’s Waimea land base, the oceans themselves that shaped Ocean Film Festival in January. He’s Native his career, awakened his cultural also publishing an e-reader version Hawaiians will identity and ultimately, gave him of Hawaiki Rising this fall. Hawai‘i participate national recognition. Island is his favorite; he tries to visit in and Five thousand miles away in Hawai‘i every year. Sam Low, back left, posed for a photo with fellow awardee Sylvia Earle, fourth from left, past benefit from Hawai‘i, around the time Low was awardees Bob Nixon, third from left, and Shavanae Anderson, fourth from right, Stone Soup In his spare time, Low recently responsible reading The Canoes of Oceania, a Leadership Institute executive director Marianne Larned, fifth from right, and Martha’s Vine- began painting, following in the group of like-minded people, envi- yard Youth Leadership Institute delegates aboard Cronkite’s beloved sailboat Wyntje, moored footsteps of his creative parents. And stewardship sioned setting sail. They would later off shore from the awards ceremony at the late newsman’s former home. - Courtesy: Stone he still sails as much as possible. of Ka Pae become part of Low’s ‘ohana, and Soup Leadership Institute “I’ve grown to realize voyaging is ‘A¯ina O after 10 years of research, form the a metaphor for understanding your Hawai‘i. basis of his multi-award winning culture faced extinction. his seafaring work took him back role in the world,” he says. “Voyag- masterpiece. Today, many in Hawai‘i Between meticulous research, to his New England roots, where ing contains many universal values; are familiar with this work, Hawaiki typing his notes or editing his Low was awarded the prestigious you have to have a vision, a plan and Rising: Höküle‘a, Nainoa Thompson films, Low’s passion emerged. Walter Cronkite Award on Martha’s train and prepare for success. You and the Hawaiian Renaissance. The But he viewed his work simply as Vineyard, an island south of Cape need aloha.” ¢ book, now in its third printing, weaves his kuleana. “It isn’t just a job. It’s Cod in Massachusetts. Low is the the story of Höküle‘a and its inaugu- what I do as a documenter.” Previ- first Native Hawaiian to receive the Tiffany Hill is a freelance writer ral crew, including Nainoa Thompson, ous to Hawaiki Rising, Low wrote, award, named for the late CBS news based in Honolulu. She writes Mau Piailug and Sam Ka‘ai, as they directed and produced The Navi- anchor, and presented by grandson locally for Hawaii Business, Hawai‘i transcended barriers during a time gators, a one-hour documentary Walter Cronkite IV. The award and magazine, Hana Hou! magazine when Polynesian sailing methods were recreating the exploration and set- the recognition were humbling, he and the Hawaiian news website, questioned and the Native Hawaiian tlement of Polynesia. This August, says, pausing. “I saw it as (another) akeakamaihawaii.com. 22 kepakemapa2014 kaia¯ulu www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] community native hawaiian » news | features | events Oral history project seeks descendants of Kalaupapa’s original settlers

By Cheryl Corbiell Kalaupapa Descendant interviews or more than a century, national If you are a descendant of Kaluapapa has been known historical park one of the families listed and as the isolated peninsula are willing to be interviewed on Moloka‘i’s north shore where over 8,000 Hansen’s or have any questions about Fdisease sufferers were sent to live. the project, contact Davianna However, the peninsula had been Pömaika‘i McGregor at home to Native Hawaiians for almost [email protected] or (808) a millennium before the settlement 956-7068. was established. Remnants of rock Here are the family names: walls, house platforms, heiau, taro Abigaila, Aki, Amalu, lo‘i, sweet potato terraces and other Apiki, Hanaipu, Hauhalale, structures are evidence of long-term Haula, Haule, Hikalani, Hina, Native Hawaiian habitation. I , Kaaea, Kaaikapu, Kaaua, Davianna Pömaika‘i McGregor, Kaauwenui, Kae, Kaha, Ph.D., professor of ethnic studies at the University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa Kahaa, Kahakahaka, Kahakai, is working with the Kalaupapa A map of the peninsula shows the areas of Kalaupapa, Makanalua, Kalawao and Waikolu. - Courtesy: National Park Service Kahanaipu, Kahaoa, Kahanaipu, National Historical Kahaua, Kahewanui, Park and interviewing for the descendants of Kahiko, Kahue, Kaiheelua, descendants of the origi- Andrew Kapalaau Poaha Kailua, Kalahili, Kalama, nal Kalaupapa Native and Elizabeth Kapuoho Kalamahiai, Kaleo, Kalili, Hawaiians. Poaha. The Poahas’ eight Kaloaaole, D. Kalua, Kaluaaku, “We know very little children were born at Kaluoku, Kama, Kamaka, about the kama‘äina who Makanalua. In 1877, the Kamakahiki, Kamakaukau, were on the peninsula government relocated Kamakawaiwaiole, Kanakaokai, prior to 1866, when the the family to ‘Ualapu‘e Kanakaole, Kanalu, Kane, first 12 patients arrived in east Moloka‘i. and the settlement started,” When Elizabeth died Kanehemahema, Kaniho, Kanui, said Ka‘ohulani McGuire, in 1942, five children, Kapika, Kapule, Kauenui, Kauhi, cultural anthropologist at 18 grandchildren and Kauku, Kaunuohua, Kaupea, Kalaupapa National His- 36 great-grandchildren Kauwenui, Kawaiahonu, torical Park, or KNHP. survived her. This one Kawaiola, Kaweheana, McGregor said, “The news article provided Kawelo, Kaweloiki, Keahaloa, displacement of the McGregor a wealth Keaholoa, Keala, Keawe, Native Hawaiian fami- the gradual process of of clues to descendants. She is in Keawepoole, Kekahuna, lies on Kalaupapa cut Hawaiians had lived on Makanalua Peninsula, commonly known purchasing lands from the process of interviewing family Kekinolau, Kekolohe, Keoki, cultural ties and asso- as Kalaupapa, for centuries before a leprosy settlement was estab- the Native Hawaiians at members. Keomaia, Kepio, Keweheana, ciations of generations Kalawao. By 1895, the Connecting People and Place lished there in 1866. This 1909 photo by John F.G. Stokes of Bishop Kiha, Kihe, Koa, Koi, Koliola, of people with the land. remaining residents of at Kalaupapa National Historical Museum shows rock walls and remnants of a heiau, with the Kalau- Kuaao, Kuewaa, Kuheleloa, This project, Connect- papa settlement in the distance along the coast. At right, a more cur- Makanalua and Kalaupapa Park will serve as a foundation to Kuhihewa, Kupainalua, Lai, ing People and Place rent photo shows rock walls along the eastern part of the peninsula, were either relocated to develop future consultation with at Kalaupapa National toward Kalawao. - Courtesy photos: National Park Service lands on east Moloka‘i or the lineal ties to Kalaupapa and Mahiole, Mahoe, Mai, Makaiwi, Historical Park, is the their land was purchased its land. The process starts with Makaulaau, Makeumi, Mali, first attempt to formally prior to 1866.” by the Provisional Gov- ‘ohana asking about family ties Mauikoaole, Mihaai, William connect oral history from lineal Kalaupapa’s Native Hawai- ernment of Hawai‘i, McGuire said. to Kalaupapa, and then contacting Luther Moehonua, Moeimua, descendants with historical data ians farmed the land and fished “Locating lineal Kalaupapa McGregor at (808) 956-7068 or Moihauna, Naai, Naale, Nakai, of genealogies, archival research the turbulent ocean while living descendants to interview is chal- [email protected]. Nakapalau, Nakoa, Namokueha, and information from 18th- and within traditional ahupua‘a (land lenging,” said McGregor. “We’ve “We know it is a long shot but Nanamokueha, Naone, 19th-century Hawaiian language divisions), which consisted of Kala- published a news release listing 125 feel it is important research,” said Naope, Nawaliwali, Nunumea, (newspapers) and other sources. We wao, including Waikolu, on the east Kalaupapa family names.” McGuire. ¢ Ohuaaiai, Paele, Pahua, Paolo, want to fill in the major knowledge coast, Makanalua on the flat plain In addition, McGregor is gaps regarding the history, tradi- and Kalaupapa on the west coast. researching Hawaiian sources to Cheryl Corbiell is an instructor at Pauaa, Piikoi, Pohaipule, tions, culture, mo‘olelo and values The Act to Prevent the Spread of find family leads. For example, she the University of Hawai‘i Maui Col- Puailelewale, W.N. Pualewa, of those Native Hawaiians who Leprosy was passed in 1865, and found names in a 1988 Moloka‘i lege-Moloka‘i and coordinator for Pulihi, Puuone, Uhilau, Wahia, inhabited the Kalaupapa Peninsula the Hawaiian government began News story about a family reunion TeenACE and ACE Reading programs. Wahinekapa, Waiolama. Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii hamo‘olelowaiian kepakemapa2014 23 HenglIStoryish tion, the pond, Mokuhinia, and Moku‘ula remained sacred. In Maui o Kama (Maui of Chief Kama-lalawalu) 1918, the County of Maui leveled the island, filled in the pond and Maui island’s ancient name Külua the hillside mauka of Pu‘u Keka‘a converted the site into a county is attributed to the natural forma- where a luxury hotel stands today. park. It is said that there has been tion of Maui into districts around Nearby, on the Lahaina shore- some discussion about restoring two dormant volcanos. Halemahina line, lies a large boulder, Pöhaku this historic and sacred site. (house of the moon) and ‘Ïao Valley o Hauola, which possesses super- In 1793, Dr. Menzies, who is on the western side and Haleakalä natural forces to help kahuna heal traveled with Capt. Vancouver, (house of the sun) is on the eastern ailing patients. Pöhaku o Hauola is described Lahaina. His description By Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, side. Ancient lava flows between the shaped like a couch or bench. Not far lives on in the 1972 book Native Dr. PH., R.D. two volcanoes eventually formed away is the site of a brick palace that Planters in Old Hawai‘i: “we the isthmus, known as Central Kamehameha the Great built in the continued our journey, and soon hikapalaumaewa and Külua Maui today. Maui was known for its This photo was taken at Keka‘a at Ka¯‘anapali, early 1800s for Queen Ka‘ahumanu. entered the verge of the woods are ancient names for Maui powerful ali‘i, as well as for being Maui, known as leina a ka ‘uhane – the Lahaina served as the capital of the where we observed the rugged island. The island was the site of wars for power between leaping place of the souls. It was said when Hawaiian Kingdom from 1820 to banks of a large rivulet that came renamed for Maui, child several of Hawai‘i’s ali‘i. Maui a person dies, the spirit begins its journey at 1845 under King Kalani Kauikeaouli, out of the chasm cultivated and of Wäkea and Papa, who was strategically placed for ali‘i Keka‘a. - Photo: Kapu Landgraf Kamehameha III. watered with great neatness and ‘Iperformed magical deeds that who wanted to control the islands Mokuhinia, the royal fishpond, industry. Even the shelving cliffs mo‘olelo (stories) have preserved. of Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i, as by lava flowing into the ocean. In and its sacred Moku‘ula island of rock were planted with esculent One mo‘olelo tells how Maui well as Läna‘i. Kahekili was the last ancient times, this pu‘u was a lei- were important sites since antiquity. roots (kalo), banked in and watered slowed progression of the sun of Maui’s powerful chiefs. na-a-ka-‘uhane (leaping-off spot When Kihawahine, granddaughter by aqueducts from the rivulet with across Hawai‘i’s skies, to allow his Maui boasts many scenic spots, of the spirit), similar to Mökapu in of Maui’s famous chief Pi‘ilani, as much art as if their level had mother’s kapa cloth more time to such as both volcanoes. Among Käne‘ohe on O‘ahu. This is a point died, she was deified as the mo‘o been taken by the most ingenious dry. Other mo‘olelo tell how Maui Maui’s historic sites, on the from which souls, after death, could protector of the fishpond. It was said engineer. We could not indeed but learned the secret of fire making, Lahaina side, is Pu‘u Keka‘a (hill leap into the spirit world. There are that the revered mo‘o lived in Kalua admire the laudable ingenuity of as well as his attempt to connect of the rumble [thunder], or turning beautiful beaches on either side of a Kiha, a cave beneath Moku‘ula these people in cultivating their the islands of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. point). Pu‘u Keka‘a was formed Pu‘u Keka‘a. A heiau was located on in the fishpond. Under her protec- soil with so much economy.” ¢

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And there’s a lot of count? to a culture of striving to be as best folks in Hawai‘i and really all over IH: This one is going to be 160 as we can. So Summit magazine is who look at Finland and hold it up pages. kind of based on that same desire, as an example of what they should that Hawai‘i can be awesome. That do with their education systems. KWO: Is that like a September Hawai‘i can be a very cosmopoli- … It’s the kind of stuff that I think Vogue? tan, very forward-thinking place. policymakers are very interested in IH: I think Vogue is heavier. But reading. Vogue, you know, they got all those KWO: You just edited a book pretty people. (Laughs.) (A Nation Rising: Hawaiian KWO: Do you see a model Movements for Life, Land and for your magazine out there KWO: Who are some of your Sovereignty)? already? writers? IH: Oh, that’s right. Actually IH: Yeah, we’re modeling this IH: Let me think, Gerald Kato, Noe Goodyear-Kä‘opua was the magazine after Monocle magazine, … he was the political reporter for lead on the project. Ed Greevy, Erin which is a British publication. the Bulletin for a long time. Naomi Kahunawai Wright and myself, we We’re also very influenced byNew Sodetani worked with us on the edited a book that is a compilation of Yorker to a certain extent, some of Alice Walker piece. Peter Chast- essays and articles about the imperi- the Conde Nast publications. Our agner, Will Caron, Gary Chun. … ous social justice, land and Hawaiian designer, she’s actually from New Solomon Enos. sovereignty struggles over the last 30 Jersey and she worked previously or 40 years. It’s an unwritten piece of at New York magazine and at the KWO: As a writer? Hawai‘i’s history. Conde Nast publications. IH: As an artist. We’re serializing Polyfantastica on the Summit web- KWO: How long were you guys KWO: Why a magazine? site. So we have a strategy that is working on it? Interviewed by Lisa Asato IH: I’ve done digital (web- print and that’s more of a keepsake IH: Long time. Years. Two years. sites) for about five years now. item. And we have a blog that we’re … It’s good. I’m very happy about We launched Maoli World in 2006 launching and we’re going to start it. I’m stoked because it’s Duke think my twitter bio is like ‘entrepreneur, activist, father, musi- or 2007 … and we launched the doing video and audio podcasts. University, which is a great partner cian,’ something like that,” says Ikaika Hussey, 36, the man behind Hawai‘i Independent in 2008. … to work with. Huge distribution. the Hawaiian social network Maoli World and the public-inter- And we’ve been doing well just KWO: How did you come up Great support. We’re also doing a est journalism site Hawai‘i Independent. Hussey can soon add in digital. … But I wanted to do with the name, Summit? big event in October. “publisher” to the mix, with the anticipated launch of Summit something that’s tactile and that IH: It’s based on the motto “Imagazine, a quarterly targeting upwardly mobile 35- to 45-year-olds and has staying power in terms of shelf of Queen Kapi‘olani. Külia i ka KWO: Who is, Summit? bringing “a Hawaiian global perspective” to issues at our doorstep. The life. I don’t think magazines make nu‘u, which means “strive for the IH: Summit, yeah, it’s called magazine is just one new project Hussey is launching in September. The sense if they’re a weekly where the summit.” The reason why I chose Summit Fest. We’re partnering with other? The birth of his third child with wife Marti Townsend. “Magazine information is supposed to be fresh the name is because over the last some folks in Kaka‘ako. Our proj- first,” he said in an interview in July. “I need to get the magazine done, and constantly updated. But I think 100 years, since the plantation era, ect this year is beta. It’s kind of like because once the baby is there, I cannot work on the magazine.” it makes sense if the pieces are there has been a lowering of expec- a test, a demonstration project. Our basically evergreen and always are tations for Hawai‘i, for Hawaiians, goal is to build something that’s like KWO: Will Summit magazine under Garibaldi in Italy. There was valuable. And the actual magazine I think for local society as a whole a South by Southwest for Hawai‘i have a Native Hawaiian focus? always this sense that Hawai‘i is its that we’re building is designed to where we have been kind of com- and the Pacific. IH: I wouldn’t say it has a Native own place but it’s part of the world, be like a keepsake item. It’s like a placent and been OK with sort Hawaiian focus, but it takes the and that’s kind of the starting place coffee table book. It’s not going to of getting by. I think you see that KWO: What’s next after perspective that the Hawaiian per- for Summit magazine. go out of style, out of date. manifested in a bunch of things. Summit, are you thinking about spective is how we see the world. You see it in pubic discourse, you your next project already? But I guess my orientation is that KWO: What’s in line for your KWO: Where can people get see it in the elections, low voter IH: No. (Laughs.) You want to Hawai‘i has always been a very debut issue? a copy? turnout. The idea that local culture do a project together? [His phone global place and Hawaiians have IH: We have an interview with IH: We’re going to be selling is lackadaisical and easygoing and buzzes.] Sorry, one of my writers always been a global people. Look- Alice Walker. … We have stories at Whole Foods, and we also have that we’re simple, and if you rewind is texting me. … ¢ ing at how Kaläkaua would identify about musicians like Starr Kalahiki, an advertising relationship with before the plantation era, if you certain chiefs and send them off to but we also have an in-depth look at Whole Foods. We’re also working look at early 19th-century Hawaiian study, … like Robert Wilcox, for the human rights situation in West with Honolulu Ford and a few other society, it was all based on excel- instance, Hawaiian chief studied Papua New Guinea. We have an larger companies. We’re targeting lence. It was based on striving for IS OPEN

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review the following three years he progressed through all the stages of the debili- tating brain disease until he died in In 2013, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised $135,000 in 2011 at age Hawai‘i, including $70,000 on O‘ahu. - Courtesy: Alzheim- 83. er’s Association Aloha Chapter With his Alzheimer’s Association Charlie and Juvenna Chang, holding Kaiya, then a few months old, in their Ka¯ne‘ohe wife as his home. Kaiya will turn 12 years old this month. - Courtesy photos: Juvenna Chang full-time Walk to End Alzheimer’s c a r e t a k e r, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises aware- Charlie continued to live at home, where ness and funds for care, support and research to Why Can’t Papa there were now more grandchildren. battle Alzheimer’s, the Watching their Papa’s condition continue nation’s sixth-leading > O‘ahu Remember my Name? to worsen, Kaiya tried to help by doing cause of death. When: Saturday, By Juvenna Chang things like putting name tags on himself Sept. 6: 6 a.m. In Hawai‘i, upcom- and his brothers so Papa would remember ing walks are scheduled 42 pages. Trafford check-in, 6:30 their names. “My book is intended to teach in Honolulu, Hilo and Publishing. $19.57 a.m. ceremony, children about Alzheimer’s disease from a 7 a.m. walk Kahului. Food and softcover, $3.99 e-book. child’s point of view, and that the mixed entertainment are part www.drjuvennachang.com. (Preregistration is emotions of not understanding the changes highly encouraged of the program, with taking place in their loved ones are valid,” O‘ahu’s walk at Magic By Lurline Wailana McGregor but will be says Chang. “By explaining Alzheimer’s in accepted on the Island featuring give- a way children can understand, it can help morning of the aways for each mile uvenna Chang had often thought them to better adjust to the changes.” walk.) completed, including about writing a children’s book, Chang went back to work at Kame- treats from Manapua & Where: Magic but since she couldn’t decide what hameha Schools after her husband died Island and Ala More and Sweet Temp- it would be about, that was as far and continued to work on her book. Maria Moana Beach Park tations Cupcakery, as as she got. On the day of her retire- Kaiya and his Papa in 2004. Shriver had written a children’s book about well as a Zumba dem- Route length: 3 Jment party from Kamehameha Schools Alzheimer’s disease, What’s Happen- miles onstration, music from in 2008, she started making a bucket list, taking place in her and her family’s lives. ing to Grandpa, for middle school-age DJ Kurious, photo and a vision of the story she wanted to tell Her husband, Charlie Chang, a retired children. Chang felt that she could fill a keepsakes from Party > Hawai‘i Island came to her. Army master sergeant, had owned a niche for even younger readers who need Pix and a flower garden When: Saturday, Motivated by her own situation as well T-shirt printing company for more than a resource and therefore geared her book Oct. 11: 9 a.m. tribute to those affected as a children’s book that TV journalist two decades. During this time his oldest to a third-grade audience. She researched check-in, 10 a.m. by Alzheimer’s. Maria Shriver had written, Chang was so grandson, Kaiya, was born. Since the how to write books for children while also walk, 11 a.m. There are no fees to clear about her idea that she immediately extended family lived together, grandson learning more about the disease through awards register for the walks, announced it to her friends: “My book is and Papa, as Grandpa Charlie was known, the local Alzheimer’s Association, where but donations are Where: Prince going to be about the relationship between a were close, and Kaiya’s Papa knew his she had become an active member during Kühiö Plaza in Hilo encouraged. To start or grandson and his grandpa and a child’s per- grandson’s name well. When Kaiya was her husband’s illness. Robin Racoma, who join a team, visit alz.org/ Route length: 2 spective of Alzheimer’s disease.” Her book, 3 years old, Charlie had to have his knee had produced designs for Charlie’s T-shirt miles walk. For information, Why Can’t Papa Remember my Name?, was replaced. He suffered extensive physical business, created the book cover and the contact Ashley Studerus self-published earlier this year. pain during that time and started to become original sketches, which were later fin- at the Alzheimer’s Asso- > Maui Chang, a graduate of Kamehameha accusatory and forgetful, traits which were ished by another artist, Ronie Pios. ciation Aloha Chapter at When: Saturday, Schools, is a lifelong educator, with both highly unlike him and which his family When Chang got the first copy of her Nov. 8: 7 a.m. [email protected] or master’s and doctoral degrees in educa- and doctors attributed to his pain. book, she read it to her grandsons. “They check in, 8 a.m. (808) 591-2771. tional administration. She has been both an During the ensuing months Charlie’s all had tears in their eyes as I read it to walk To learn more about educator and administrator throughout her behavior didn’t improve, and early the them,” says Chang, “and when I finished, Alzheimer’s disease and Where: Keopuolani lengthy career, working in various capacities following year he was diagnosed with Kaiya’s brothers said, ‘So, Nana, when are Park in Kahului available resources, call at Kamehameha Schools and before that, as short-term memory loss. A year and a half you going to write a book about me?’ ” ¢ the Alzheimer’s Asso- Route length: 3 senior scholar with Pacific Resources for later, his doctor determined that he was miles or 1-mile ciation 24/7 toll-free Education and Learning, or PREL. in an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. 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somewhat new to Kamehameha, I was struck by how little we knew Children’s book tells of Hawai‘i’s first ruler about Kamehameha the Great. For By Alexis Panoncillo most of us, there was the statue, the review he faces throughout his lifetime. destiny as the father of the Hawaiian holiday, the parade and our school. Signs and prophecies had foretold nation. The book relies on primary That was pretty much it. None of rior to western contact, that Kamehameha would grow up sources, ancestral knowledge and my students seemed to know much the Hawaiian islands to be the killer of chiefs and the unpublished mo‘olelo kept among more. Kamehameha was essentially were ruled separately by conqueror of lands. And because families, which offer a unique the hero unknown.” many ali‘i (chiefs). It was of this, his whereabouts had to be perspective on historical events in Beautiful illustrations by Native not until Kamehameha kept a secret from the moment he Hawaiian history. Hawaiian artist Brook Kapükuniahi Pthe Great – who set out to accom- was born. Kamehameha: The Rise of a Parker accompany the gripping plish what had never been done Given the name Kamehameha, King won the award of excellence narrative. Coming from Kahalu‘u, before – that the Hawaiian nation meaning “the lonely one,” because for Children’s Hawaiian Culture at O‘ahu, the artist is inspired by could be united under a single of his secluded childhood, he the 2014 Hawai‘i Book Publishers ancestral ties, including his own, to mö‘ï (monarch). grows up hiding from executioners Association’s Ka Palapala Po‘okela Hawaiian warriors and ali‘i. Parker’s The legendary life of sent by the great chief Alapa‘inui. awards. This award stands beside recent works include commissions Kana‘iaupuni, the conqueror of The astonishing feat of how the numerous Ka Palapala Po‘okela from the University of Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Islands, is told in lonely chief rose to power, becom- honors received by Eyre, includ- Disney’s Aulani Resort. the historical fiction written by ing Kana‘iaupuni, is captured and ing the award of excellence for By Kamehameha: The Rise of a King David Käwika Eyre. His thrill- retold in Eyre’s novel. Wind, By Wave, named the best recalls the greatness of the first Kamehameha: The ing novel, titled Kamehameha: Memories of events, people natural science book of 2000. reigning monarch of the Hawai- The Rise of a King, will take you and places, which Kamehameha Eyre, now retired, taught Hawai- ian nation. The novel is a reminder Rise of a King into the life of the great warrior. encounters, are brought to life ian language at the Kamehameha to all of the legacy that has been By David Ka¯wika Eyre. Beginning with his sacred birth through the creative interpretations Schools-Kapälama high school for created and left behind by King 215 pages. Kamehameha as he is hidden away by the sound by the author and the illustrator. 23 years. Kamehameha ‘Ekahi. ¢ Publishing. $18 hardcover, of crackling thunder, Kame- In their depictions, Kamehameha “This book has been long in hameha’s destiny is only fulfilled fulfills prophecies and overcomes coming,” Eyre said in a press Alexis Panoncillo is a student helper $12 soft cover. after a grueling uphill battle that adversity, leading him to achieve his release. “In the early 1990s, still in OHA’s Digital Media program.

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Eddie Wen’ Go, The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe 7 p.m. Fri., Sept 19; 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 20 Hawai‘i Theatre Center and the University of kepakemapa Hawai‘i Theatre and Dance Department present the world premiere of Eddie Wen’ Go, The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe for grades Pre-K through eight. This imaginative production, based on Marion Lyman-Mersereau’s children’s book of the same title, uses hula, chant, masks and puppetry to tell the story of Eddie Aikau’s act of sacrifice when Höküle‘a cap- sized in 1978. Slack key guitarist Danny Carvalho will perform his original sound scape. Hawai‘i The- atre. $5, $7, $10; children under 4 are free. 528-0506 or hawaiitheatre.com.

Eddie Wen’ Go tells the story of Eddie Aikau’s sacrifice through the eyes of sea creatures that watched from beneath the upside- down canoe. Jamy Torres, standing at center, is the voice of protagonist Tutuwahine, Michael “Donut” Donato, standing at right, is the voice of the baby whale, Kaleo. Slack key guitarist Danny Carvalho, seated, will be on hand to perform an original sound scape he composed. - Courtesy: Kaveh Kardan

Aloha Floral Parade Küpuna Ambassadors with beau- food for all. Häna Ball Park. Paniolo Parade & Sat., Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon tiful pä‘ü riders. A ho‘olaule‘a Ho‘olaule‘a Festivals A colorful equestrian proces- follows with ‘onolicious food, Hö‘ike Night Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m. sion of pä‘ü riders, exquisite floats, live entertainment, hands-on dem- Sat., Oct. 25, 6-10 p.m. Make your way to Waimea in Aloha Festi- hälau hula and marching bands. onstrations, artisans and crafters. An evening of Hawaiian food, North Hawai‘i as the community vals continues Kaläkaua Avenue from Ala Moana Old Dole Administration Building culture, Hawaiian music and celebrates the area’s best with this month Park to Kapi‘olani Park. in Läna‘i City. hula offers the not-to-be-missed generations of ranch families and around the state Poke Contest, Häna Herb Pohole their horses participating in the with Hawai- Keiki Ho‘olaule‘a Maui Contest, Kahanu Gardens ‘Ulu parade, along with hälau hula, ian cultural Sat., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Cook-off and Lei and Floral Con- church organizations, schools and celebrations of Pearlridge Center celebrates Ki‘e Ki‘e Falsetto test. Häna Ball Park. more. The ho‘olaule‘a boasts all- music, dance the festival with a wide variety of Contest day music, made-in-Hawai‘i crafts and history. free activities, demonstrations, arts Sat., Sept. 27, 6 p.m. Moloka‘i and ‘ono food. Free. and crafts, and stage performances Richard “Uncle Richard” Parade, Bed Race O‘ahu’s Aloha Festivals throughout the day. pearlridge Ho‘opi‘i, one of Hawai‘i’s most &Ho‘olaule‘a Kaua‘i Aloha Festivals The Aloha Festivals on O‘ahu online.com. beloved and talented musicians, Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m. This Garden Island showcase celebrates the worldwide voyage hosts this annual singing compe- parade, 10 a.m. bed race, features royal court presentations, of the Polynesian Voyaging Soci- Festivals of Aloha, tition showcasing Maui’s finest 11 a.m. ho‘olaule‘a outstanding cultural entertainment ety’s voyaging canoe Höküle‘a amateur male falsetto performers. The Friendly Isle celebrates and more. and sister canoe, Hikianalia. All Maui Nui Style! Surprise guests will also perform. with a parade of colorful pä‘ü O‘ahu events are free and open to OHA is a proud supporter of Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. riders, country-style floats and Mokihana Festival the public. Call 483-0730 or visit these celebrations spanning the more through Kaunakakai town. Sun.-Sat., Sept. 21-27 alohafestivals.com. islands of Läna‘i, Moloka‘i and HA¯na The bed race and ho‘olaule‘a take The weeklong event is filled with Maui, including special festivities Häna Parade place at Mitchell Pauole Center. Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian and Waikïkï Ho‘olaule‘a in Häna. Call (808) 878-1888 or and Celebration Entertainment, arts and crafts, and contemporary music, Hawaiian Sat., Sept. 20, 7-10 p.m. visit festivalsofaloha.com. Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. lots of ‘ono food. Free admission. language, crafts, lectures, history, a Don’t miss Hawai‘i’s largest The people of Häna come out hula competition and more, in sup- block party, with thousands of LA¯na‘i in force for their town’s parade, Hawai‘i Island Festival port of the Mälie Foundation and people taking to the streets for True Hawaiian Spirit making for a heartfelt celebra- Known as “30 days of Aloha,” the Malie Scholarship. Events take food, fun and top island entertain- Celebration Parade & tion, followed by a showcase of this festival encompasses place at various locations around ment on multiple stages. Kaläkaua Ho‘olaule‘a Hawaiian culture, crafts and dem- hula, song and loads of com- the island. $75 Mokihana Pass Avenue between Lewers Street and Sat., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. onstrations on lauhala weaving munity pride. Visit hawaiiis allows for entry to events through- Kapahulu Avenue. Festivities kick off with a parade and haku lei making. There are landfestival.org. out the week. For a complete list of through town honoring the island’s makahiki games for keiki and ‘ono events, visit maliefoundation.org. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii kepakemapa2014 29

Robert Cazimero Nä Wähine o Ke Kai Center. Free. (808) 969-9703 or procession, performances by hälau or purchase food at the event. No Thurs., Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 21, 8 a.m. imiloahawaii.org. hula from around the state, exhib- animals allowed. Free admission. püpü, 7 p.m. concert Teams of all-female canoe its, craft demonstrations and snack Köke‘e State Park on Kaua‘i. (808) Kaua‘i Museum in Lïhu‘e provides paddlers put their spirit and sales. Pack your own picnic lunch 335-9975 or kokee.org. an intimate setting for a concert by stamina to the test in this Nä Hökü Hanohano Award-winning 41-mile race from Moloka‘i to Legend of Ko‘olau singer, musician and recording artist O‘ahu that ends in the waiting Moronai Sat., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Robert Cazimero, who returns each arms of Waikïkï Beach some Kanekoa. The one-man national tour- year for a performance benefiting five-and-a-half hours later, - Courtesy: ing play Legend Of Ko‘olau will the museum’s education programs. depending on conditions. Alfred premiere in Los Angeles with $100. (808) 245-6931 or kauai Team Bradley has won eight Darling Maui High School graduate Mor- museum.org. of the last 10 races, including onai Kanekoa portraying real-life six consecutive wins start- cowboy Ko‘olau in this inspiring Kü Mai Ka Hula ing in 2005. The 2014 race historic drama by about one man’s 6-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 12; expands the field to include a fight against a 50-man militia intent 1-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 13 16- to 18-year-old junior divi- on exiling him and his son to the Hälau hula from Hawai‘i and the sion and a 55-and-over golden leper colony at Kalaupapa. Writ- U.S. continent vie for top honors in master women division. OHA Celeste Kanoelani Naleimaile, of Kekaha, portrayed ten by Honolulu Star-Advertiser both traditional and modern hula is a proud supporter of this Queen Emma at the 2013 Emalani Festival. - Cour- reporter Gary Kubota, the play was styles in solo and group competi- cultural event that attracts tesy: Danny Hashimoto selected for creation by the National tions at Maui Arts and Cultural more than 1,000 paddlers, Performance Network of New Center’s Castle Theater. $25 per 70 percent of whom are Native Orleans. David Henry Hwang The- night, $37 for both nights, half Hawaiian. Check local listings for Eö e Emalani i Alaka‘i atre. $30. An encore performance price for keiki 12 and under. The the delayed broadcast on OC16. (Emalani Festival) in the islands is scheduled for 2:30 weekend kicks off with a $10 film nawahineokekai.com. Sat., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. p.m. Nov. 23 at Maui Arts and Cul- and talk-story session featuring The whole family can enjoy this tural Center, where it premiered never-before-seen footage from the Windward Ho‘olaule‘a outdoor festival honoring Queen in 2013. legendofkoolau.com. ¢ Hula Preservation Society archives Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Emma, “the queen who took the at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at McCoy This family friendly festival land to heart.” There will be a royal Studio Theater. (808) 242-2787 or features Hawaiian music, hula mauiarts.org. and cultural demonstrations Huaka‘i: A Musical at Windward Journey Community Sat., Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. College, with Hawaiian Missions Houses’ entertainment annual fundraiser features an eve- by the Broth- ning performance by Ku‘uipo ers Cazimero, Kumukahi as guests dine under a Mailani Mailani, Jerry canopy of trees. A silent auction Santos, Hi‘ikua features unique Hawaiiana items, and more. Enjoy food, crafts, keiki and purchases of lei at the Needs rides and activities, silent auction List Lei Stand support specific pro- and an art exhibition. Proceeds sup- gramming needs. Hawaiian Mission port scholarships for WCC students. Houses Historic Site and Archives. Free admission. (808) 235-7374 or Reserved tables start at $5,000; windwardhoolaulea.com. individual tickets also available. 447-3922 or missionhouses.org. ‘Imiloa Wayfinding and Navigation Festival Ka Ho‘oilina: Sat., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Legacy Enjoy a day of hands-on activities Sat., Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. including wayfinding and naviga- Kaulupono Music presents tion skills, makahiki games, canoe the multiple Nä Hökü Hanohano and cultural arts exhibits, planetar- Award winner, recording artitst ium shows, speaker presentations, and kumu hula Uluwehi Guerrero a featured documentary and live with his Hälau Hula Kauluokalä music. This event celebrates the his- for one night only in a celebra- toric feats of Pacific navigators and tion of the legacy and pride of the current efforts to revive and expand Hawaiian culture. Maui Arts and celestial navigation skills and inter- Cultural Center. $35, $45, $55. est in long-distance deep-sea canoe (808) 242-2787 or mauiarts.org. voyaging. ‘Imiloa Astronomy 30 kepakemapa2014 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news briefs native hawaiian » news | features | events Neighbor island meetings Trustees hear udpates from La¯na‘i community E kala mai OHA’s Board of Trustees and > The August issue cover Community meetings on the neigh- story about Hawaiians enter- bor islands wrap up this month with ing the nation’s top colleges two meetings on Hawai‘i Island. incorrectly named the alma Both Hawai‘i Island meetings mater of Kekoa Morris. He is will be held at the King Kame- an ‘Iolani School graduate. hameha Hotel in Kona as follows: > An article in the August • Community meeting at 6:30 issue about a nursing student p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 who benefited from a Mälama • Board of Trustees meeting at 9 Loan misspelled the student’s a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 surname in certain cases. Her For more information, please name is Moani Vertido. call OHA’s Kona office at (808) KWO regrets the errors. ¢ 327-9525. Papahänaumokuäkea Brothers, a 19th-century whale ship that sank on the reef off Shark Advisory Council applicants Island, and a sunken barge. The OHA Board of Trustees hosted its annual La¯na‘i Community Meeting at the To learn more about RAMP, this The Northwestern Hawaiian La¯na‘i High and Elementary School cafeteria on Aug. 20. Approximately 60 people survey or Papahänaumokuäkea Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem attended the evening meeting including students from OHA-funded programs such Marine National Monument, visit Reserve is looking to fill two seats as Na¯ Pua No‘eau. Inset, Kepa¯ Maly shared with trustees how the La¯na‘i Culture & www.papahanaumokuakea.gov. on its advisory council, one for Heritage Center is developing web-enabled apps that provide historical and cultural alternate Native Hawaiian elder significance of La¯na‘i wahi pana, or sacred places, as well as teach people how to Kamehameha Schools and the other for alternate Native be respectful of the sites. - Photos: Ryan Gonzalez Hawaiian. The applicant selected K-12 applications will serve a two-year term. The council is made up of 10 been further jeopardized by the ero- Desha bequeathed $500,000 to Assessing erosion at the The application deadline is Sept. governmental seats representing sion of their nesting beaches and by Kamehameha Schools, which will 30 to apply for the 2015-2016 various government agencies, and invasive plants that are taking over create a new endowment fund in the French Frigate Shoals school year in the Kamehameha 15 primary and alternate members the sands where the fragile eggs name of the ‘ohana designed to help In mid-August the Reef Assess- Schools K-12 programs. that have expertise in relation to mature. The funds will provide Hawaiians in pursuit of education ment and Monitoring Program The Kapälama campus is their seat on the council which rep- training and resources for park in perpetuity, by awarding about (RAMP) team arrived in the accepting applications from O‘ahu resent the fields of conservation, volunteers who monitor and clean $20,000 per year to those who are French Frigate Shoals (FFS), the residents for grades kindergarten, 4, education, research and ocean-re- the Hawai‘i Island’s south coast eligible, according to the wishes of largest coral reef in Hawai‘i. As 7 and 9, and applications from West lated activities. beaches where these turtles nest. the Deshas. the 18-mile-long atoll ages, the Hawai‘i, Moloka‘i, Läna‘i, Kaua‘i, A goal of the council is to ensure It is currently the peak of honu‘ea David Lester Desha, a descen- few small islands that make it up Ni‘ihau and Häna residents for that there is public input in the man- monitoring season and park dant from notable chiefly lines on are slowly sinking into the sea and grades 7 and 9. agement of the national monument. biologists and volunteers have doc- his mother’s side and a 1905 Kame- losing its limited above-water land- Hawai‘i Island and Maui cam- For more information or to umented 21 nests at four beaches, hameha Schools graduate, worked mass, among them Tern Island and puses are accepting applications apply, download an application kit including two in the national park. for the Kamehameha Finance Co., La Perouse, which from a distance for kindergarten, 6 and 9. at www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/ While they are out monitoring, and is well known for petitioning the looks like a ship. There is limited space, but all council, mail: Hoku Johnson, they rescue distressed females and treasurer of the Territory of Hawai‘i, The FFS is the largest breeding campuses are accepting applica- NOAA Inouye Regional Center, hatchlings, and relocate threatened in 1922, to charter the Kamehameha area for the endangered Hawaiian tions for grades 10, 11 and 12. NOS/ONMS/PMNM 1845 Wasp eggs to safer locations, and provide Alumni Association to unite the monk seal as well as the nesting Financial aid is available. Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu HI information about their efforts to the graduates and keep alive the best area of almost all the remaining The schools’ admissions policy is 96818, email hokujohnson@noaa. community, especially beachgoers. traditions and influences of Hawai- endangered Hawaiian green sea to give preference to applicants of gov, or call him at (808) 725-5800. For more information about ian life. Julia Desha was a generous turtles. Hawaiian ancestry to the extent the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, social worker full of aloha. The RAMP team split up into law permits. Grant to protect visit www.nps.gov/havo. Kamehameha Schools is a pri- groups with the scientific group For more information about To learn more about the National vate trust endowed by the legacy conducting research over several Kamehameha Schools, visit www. endangered Honu‘ea Park Foundation or become a part of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, parts of the atoll, performing mul- ksbe.edu. of the national park community, which operates a statewide educa- tiple dives, surveys and collecting To begin the application process, The federally endangered visit www.nationalparks.org. tional system for Native Hawaiian small samples to be analyzed when visit ksbe.edu/admissions, and for honu‘ea, or hawksbill turtle, will students and serves additional stu- they return to the lab at the Univer- more information about applying be getting additional help thanks to $500,000 gift to educate dents and caregivers through its sity of Hawai‘i. call Kapälama admissions at 842- a grant Hawai‘i Volcanoes National outreach, community programs and To see if artifacts had moved 8800, Maui admissions at (808) Park received from the National Hawaiian students financial aid. For more information, in the recent storm activity, mem- 572-3133, Hawai‘i admissions Park Foundation for $19,200. visit www.ksbe.edu. bers of the maritime heritage team at (808) 982-0100, or toll free at The low number of honu‘ea has The trust of David and Julia visited two shipwrecks – the Two 1-800-842-4682, ext. 28800. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii Ho‘olaha Lehulehu kepakemapa2014 31 Public NOTICE CONSULTATION NOTIFICA- Beach Park. The proposed project Hawai‘i Island, to participate in the Section 106 7356), J, Kamahiai (LCA 7461), TION – SECTION 106 OF will utilize federal funding and will STATE OF HAWAI‘I consultation for the proposed proj- Kaihu (7462), Keawe (LCA 7470), THE NATIONAL HISTORIC be considered a federal action and Project No. DO-HI-0200(5) ect in accordance with Title 36 of Kalauli (LCA 7798), Kookano PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) undertaking, as defined by Sec- Tax Map Key: (3) 6-8- the Code of Federal Regulations, (LCA 8154), Ikeole (LCA 8221), – KALÄHIKI AHUPUA‘A, tion 106 of the National Historic 001:005, 066, 067; Section 800.3. Pursuant to Sec- Kaukali ( LCA 9253), Nahau (LCA SOUTH KONA DISTRICT, Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, 6-8-002:013, AND 014, tion 106 of the NHPA of 1966, as 10407), and Nika (LCA 10365). ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I, TMK as amended (2006). The proposed 015; 7-1-003:001 amended (2006), Native Hawaiian ______(3) 8-6-011:002 (por.) action will install approximately organizations and Native Hawaiian Notice is hereby given that the 1,000 feet of 24-inch diameter Notice is hereby given that the descendants with ancestral lineal or Makiki Ahupua‘a United States Department of Agri- underground pipes to connect five Federal Highway Administration cultural ties to, cultural knowledge Scientific Consultant Services, culture’s (USDA) Natural Resources existing drywells to an existing and the State of Hawai‘i Depart- or concerns for, and cultural or reli- Inc. (SCS) seeking information on Conservation Service (NRCS) pro- drainage inlet. The new 24-inch ment of Transportation, Highways gious attachment to the proposed cultural resources and traditional, poses installation of conservation pipes will replace existing 12-inch Division propose the construction project area are requested to contact or ongoing, cultural activities on activities via the Environmental perforated pipes between a few of of a road to improve cross-island Michael Will, Project Manager, via or near Thomas Square, Makiki Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) the drywells. Construction activi- transportation. The proposed email at [email protected], or Ahupua‘a, Honolulu (Kona) Dis- (#7492511403U) within TMK ties will require trenching, removal Saddle Road Extension will link by US Postal Service to 12300 West trict, O‘ahu Island, Hawai‘i [TMK: (3) 8-6-011:002 (por.), Kalähiki of existing pipes, installation of the newly realigned Saddle Road Dakota Ave., Ste. 380, Lakewood, (1) 2-4-001:001]. Please respond Ahupua‘a, South Kona District, new pipes, and utility relocations. at the Mämalahoa Highway to the CO 80228. within 30 days to Cathleen Dagher Island of Hawai‘i. The proposed The bus stop along the makai side Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway at Please respond within thirty at (808) 597-1182. undertaking involves installing of Farrington Highway will require Waikoloa Beach Drive. The proj- (30) days of the publication of this ______cross fencing within cattle pasture. temporary relocation during con- ect will improve the efficiency and notice. Native Hawaiian Organizations and struction. All construction impacts operational level of traffic move- ______Moanalua Ahupua‘a Native Hawaiian descendants with and ground disturbance will be ment between East Hawai‘i and Scientific Consultant Services, lineal or cultural ties to the project contained within the Farrington West Hawai‘i in general, and will Puapua‘a 1 Ahupua‘a Inc. (SCS) seeking information on area are requested to contact Val- Highway right-of-way (ROW). support the unique modal needs All persons having informa- cultural resources and traditional, erie Russell, Cultural Resources The Area of Potential Effect (APE) along this corridor, such as com- tion concerning unmarked burials or ongoing, cultural activities on Specialist, NRCS Pacific Islands is limited to the existing high- mercial and military transportation present within a 5-acre portion of or near the proposed Salt Lake Area (808-541-2600 x136; valerie. way right-of-way and extends for uses. The project involves grubbing, TMK: (3) 7-5-020:076 in Puapua‘a Debris Basins Project, Moanalua [email protected]) by September approximately 0.2 mile. cutting, and grading to create a new 1 Ahupua‘a, North Kona Dis- Ahupua‘a, Honolulu (Kona) Dis- 30, 2014. USDA is an equal oppor- Pursuant to Section 106 of the road bed, the creation of shoul- trict, Island of Hawai‘i are hereby trict, O‘ahu Island, Hawai‘i [TMK: tunity employer and provider. NHPA, Native Hawaiian Orga- ders, the construction of drainage requested to contact Kauanoe (1) 1-1-063:018 por.]. Please ______nizations and Native Hawaiian culverts, widening of existing road- Hoomanawanui, Burial Sites Spe- respond within 30 days to Cathleen descendants with ancestral lineal ways at either end of the new road cialist, State Historic Preservation Dagher at (808) 597-1182. NOTICE OF CONSULTATION or cultural ties to, cultural knowl- bed, and paving. The project will Division (SHPD), (808) 933-7650, ______SECTION 106 OF THE edge or concerns for, and cultural also involve regrassing/reinforc- 40 Po‘okela Street, Hilo, HI 96720 NATIONAL HISTORIC or religious attachment to the pro- ing any newly exposed cut slope or Alan Haun, Haun and Associates, CULTURAL IMPACT PRESERVATION ACT OF posed APE are requested to contact to control erosion, providing best 73-1168 Kahuna A‘o Rd., Kailua ASSESSMENT NOTICE 1966 AS AMENDED (2006) Mr. Ramon Acob, HDOT Proj- management practices during con- Kona, HI 96740, (808) 325-2402. Information requested by Sci- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY ect Manager, via email at ramon. struction, and providing adequate Treatment of the remains will occur entific Consultant Services, Inc. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS [email protected], or by US Postal traffic control to ensure motorists in accordance with HRS, Chapter of cultural resources or ongoing VICINITY OF PRINCESS Service to Hawaii Department of can safely pass during construction 6E. The applicant, Moshe Silagi, cultural practices on lands north of KAHANU AVENUE Transportation, Highways Division, at either end of the new road. Three proposes to preserve the burials in Kealakehe Parkway, in Kealakehe DISTRICT OF WAI‘ANAE, Design Branch, 601 Kamokila Bou- alternate 250-foot wide corridors place, in accordance with a plan Ahupua‘a, Kailua-Kona, North ISLAND OF O‘AHU, levard, Room 636, Kapolei, Hawaii were selected for study. The Area prepared in consultation with any Kona District, Island of Hawai‘i, AHUPUA‘A OF LUALUALEI 96707. of Potential Effect (APE) for the identified descendants and with TMK: (3) 7-4-008: 003. Please HAWAII DEPARTMENT Please respond in writing by three corridors includes 775 acres. the approval of the Hawai‘i Island respond within 30 days to Glenn OF TRANSPORTATION October 1, 2014. Only one corridor will be selected Burial Council. All interested par- Escott at (808) 938-0968. ¢ PROJECT NO. 93A-01-12 ______for construction. The maximum ties should respond within thirty FARRINGTON HIGH- length of the proposed road cor- (30) days of this notice and provide WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY NOTICE OF CONSULTATION ridor, which traverses unimproved information to SHPD adequately SECTION 106 OF THE cattle pasture and open lava flows, demonstrating lineal descent from Notice is hereby given that the NATIONAL HISTORIC is 10.7 miles. the Native Hawaiian remains, or Federal Highway Administra- PRESERVATION ACT OF The proposed project will uti- cultural descent from ancestors tion (FHWA) and the State of 1966 AS AMENDED (2006) lize federal funding and will be buried in the same ahupua‘a or Hawaii Department of Trans- SADDLE ROAD EXTEN- considered a federal action and district in which the Native Hawai- portation, Highways Division SION: FROM MÄMALAHOA undertaking, as defined by Sec- ian remains are buried. Family (HDOT) propose to construct HIGHWAY TO QUEEN tion 106 of the National Historic names associated with the property drainage improvements within the KA‘AHUMANU HIGHWAY, Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, ahupua‘a identified through his- Farrington Highway right-of-way WAIKOLOA AND as amended (2006). Therefore, the torical document research include to improve the existing drainage PU‘UANAHULU AHUPUA‘A, FHWA will require compliance with Thomas Sam (LCA 4887), Kalewe condition in the vicinity of Prin- SOUTH KÖHALA AND NORTH the NHPA and other federal require- (LCA 7353), Kalua (LCA 7354), cess Kahanu Avenue and Ulehawa KONA DISTRICTS, ments. We would like to invite you Kawainui (LCA 7355), Ku (LCA 32 kepakemapa2014 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events He ‘öpü ali‘i Storm damage reminds Trustee’s note: This month’s column is written by Shyla Kamakaleihiwaowai- kahi Purdy Avelino, eldest daughter of Justin Avelino and Kilia Purdy-Avelino. In us to help those in need July, Kamakaleihiwaowaikahi traveled to the Cook Islands on a cultural exchange loha from Kaua‘i and to partner with it to purchase some Board of through the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program and Nä Maka o Ni‘ihau! of the supplies and bring OHA vol- Trustees Papahänaumokuäkea. Kamakaleihiwaowaikahi, who aspires to study marine As this column is being unteers to assist. This is one small biology at UH-Hilo, was one of 15 students invited from Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i submitted, we are still way that people can help provide a islands to participate in the program. Here, she shares her experience. seeing news out helping hand in their own Colette Y. Machado o‘okahi Hänai läkou i kä läkou Aof Puna on Hawai‘i Island, communities. And by sup- Chairperson, Trustee, wale nö lä mau holoholona a kanu which took the brunt of the porting education in such Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i o ka mali- läkou i kä läkou mea‘ai force from the recent Hurri- a basic way, we can help Tel: 808.594.1837 hini, a lilo iho. ‘A‘ole läkou kauka‘i cane/Tropical Storm Iselle. empower our next genera- Fax: 808.594.0212 i ‘ohana.” ma luna o ka moku halihali. A lot of the media attention tion of Hawaiians, where Email: [email protected] “HHe ‘oia‘i‘o nö! ‘A‘ole ia he Nöhie kö läkou nohona, akä has been on how this may our future leaders will one ————— mana‘o Hawai‘i wale nö, ‘o ia ho‘i ka mea a‘u i aloha affect the undecided races in day come from. Oz Stender pëlä kö Kuki Ailani kekahi. nui ai. ‘A‘ole mäkou i hele the primary election. But for As the lyrics to a Vice Chair, At-large I loko o këia mau pule he Colette Y. a pololi; ua nui loa ka ‘ai a me, coming from Kaua‘i, we Dan famous song go, “Think Tel: 808.594.1877 ‘ekolu, ua lilo wau i ‘ohana Machado ua ‘oi aku ka nui o kö läkou know the more important Ahuna of your fellow man, lend Fax: 808.594.1853 nä läkou a ua lilo läkou i aloha. He ‘öpü ali‘i ho‘i kö story is just how powerful him a helping hand, put a Email: [email protected] ‘ohana na‘u. nä po‘e o nëia ‘äina. and damaging storms can little love in your heart.” Chairperson, Trustee, ————— Ma Rarotonga a mäkou Ua ‘olu‘olu ko‘u pep- be. While it was not ‘Iniki, With love, aloha and Trustee Moloka‘i Kaua‘i and Dan Ahuna i e‘e mua ai a mai këlä wä - eiao i ke kani o ka leo o Katrina or Sandy, there is action, we can overcome Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau aku ua ‘ike ‘ia ka lehulehu and Lana‘i nä Mama a me nä Papa. still a lot of damage to be Ni‘ihau the challenges thrown at Tel: 808-594-1751 a manomano o ke aloha o Noho wale wau a ho‘olono repaired. When we see Puna us in Puna, in Anahola and Email: [email protected] everywhere our Hawai- ————— ian people are. Rowena Akana Finally, here’s a shout- Trustee, At-large out to Hui Maka‘äinana Tel: 808.594.1860 o Makana, a group ded- Fax: 808.594.0209 icated to perpetuating Email: [email protected] and teaching the skills, ————— knowledge and practices Peter Apo of our küpuna through Trustee, O‘ahu the interpretation, Tel: 808.594.1854 From left, Keli‘i Alapai, Uncle Tom Hashimoto and Uncle Sam- restoration, care and Fax: 808.594.1864 son Mahuiki of Hui Maka‘a¯inana o Makana with Trustee Dan protection of the natural Email: [email protected] Ahuna, who presented them framed copies of an OHA Board and cultural resources ————— of Trustees resolution supporting community-based subsistence that are located within Haunani Apoliona, MSW Cultural exchange students from Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i Island posed for a picture with a few fishing area designations and rules. - Photo: Capsun Poe Hä‘ena State Park. I Trustee, At-large residents of Mangaia, Cook Islands, on Constitution Day. Shyla Kamakaleihiwaowaikahi Purdy joined them at a recent Tel: 808.594.1886 Avelino is fourth from right in the second row. - Courtesy: Pelika Bertelmann in its time of need, it is heartwarming workday to present them with an Email: [email protected] to see and hear about the efforts many OHA Board of Trustees Resolution ————— ka po‘e. Kohu kanaka kaulana mäkou i ka nani o kö läkou ‘ölelo iä läkou e are taking on an individual or small- Supporting Community Based Sub- Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey me he mea lä ua ‘ike nä po‘e a pau, kama‘ïlio ana. Akä ua ‘ike wau i ka group basis to send money, food, ice sistence Fishing Area Designations Trustee, Maui ua hö‘ea mai nä “Hawai‘i.” Ma laila hiki i nä po‘e a pau ke ‘ölelo a ‘o ia and supplies to the people of Puna. and Rules that the Trustees passed in Tel: 808.594.1858 mäkou i launa ai me nä haumäna o ko‘u mana‘olana no kö Hawai‘i. He In fact, First Hawaiian Bank has just February. Hui Maka‘äinana is making Fax: 808.594.1864 Nukutere College. Ua holo mäkou ma nani maoli nö. established an Aloha for Puna fund to steady and fast progress on its CBSFA Email: [email protected] luna ‘o Marumaru Atua a ua ho‘okipa He mahalo palena ‘ole këia me ke assist the Puna region with relief and rules – and with the community’s ————— mäkou iä Höküle‘a a me Hikianalia i aloha nui i nä po‘e a pau i kökua a recovery efforts; donations are being support, may be the first to get them Robert K. Lindsey Jr. kö läua pae ‘ana ma Rarotonga. He käko‘o ai ia‘u: ‘Anakë Pelika, ‘Anakë accepted at all FHB branches through passed. Accepting on behalf of Hui Trustee, Hawai‘i mea küpaianaha ka launa ‘ana me nä Miki‘ala, ku‘u ‘ohana ma Mangaia, Sept. 30. Maka‘äinana were Uncle Samson Tel: 808.594.1855 hoa kama‘äina ‘o Hawai‘i. Rarotonga me Hawai‘i, nä mea In an emergency situation, it’s Mahuiki, Uncle Tom Hashimoto, Fax: 808.594.1883 ‘Oiai aloha nui wau i kö Raro, ua käko‘o kälä a pau, QLCC a me OHA easy to identify a community’s needs Keli‘i Alapa and Presley Wann. A Email: [email protected] pä ko‘u na‘au iä Mangaia. Ua kau keu ho‘i ke po‘o ‘o ‘Anakë Colette and priorities. But there are commu- special mahalo to Maka‘ala Kaau- ————— ka hali‘a ma luna o‘u i ku‘u wahi Machado a me nä ‘elele ‘o Oswald nities that need help on smaller, yet moana of the Hanalei Watershed Hui, John D. Waihe‘e IV home ia‘u ma laila. Aia ka nani o Stender, Rowena Akana a me Haunani still important, issues. Kawika Winter of Limahuli Garden Trustee, At-large ka ‘äina i kona mau kupa. He mau Apoliona. A mahalo wau i ke Akua For example, on my home island and Preserve and Kevin Chang of Tel: 808.594.1876 po‘e lokomaika‘i läkou; ‘a‘ohe ‘ino, no kona kia‘i a ‘alaka‘i mau ia‘u. He of Kaua‘i, Ka Hale Pono, a grassroots Kua‘äina Ulu ‘Auamo (KUA) for Email: [email protected] ‘a‘ohe namu, ‘a‘ohe ho‘ohalahala. He huaka‘i ho‘ona‘auao këia i ho‘ololi ai organization from Anahola, recently their help on the ground and behind kaiaulu lökahi, aukahi ka mana‘o, a i ko‘u kuana ‘ike ma ö ka nohona, ka held its annual basic school-supplies the scenes with the Hui. ‘o ia ke kumu holo pono ke aupuni. ‘ölelo a me ko‘u ola holo‘oko‘a.  distribution. The group allowed me Mahalo nui loa! ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele kepakemapa2014 33 trustee messsages

Editor’s note: In accordance with an Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees policy based on state ethics guidelines, any trustee running for re-election is sus- pended from publishing his or her regular column until the elections are complete, except for those trustees running unopposed. Waipä connection Time ö e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, nä pulapula a of Hawaiian Affairs. Also in attendance very August as summer comes to a It was an intriguing and interesting Häloa, mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau a puni were county, state, community and Hawai- close and the youth in our church voyage. I spent my whole afternoon ke ao mälamalama. E hana ian organization dignitaries who start a new school year, going from one page to the next käkou me ke ahonui, a pili support the interests and mis- our pastor, Kahu Billy spending time searching out this me ka hä a ke aloha, ‘oiai sion of the Waipä Foundation. Mitchell, prays over thing called time. It’s amazing Ee külia i ka nuʻu, a kau i ka ‘iu o The new certified facilities will Eall of them, the older ones as how much time folks across luna. Mahalo to Louise Yee Hoy open up opportunities for farmers, they head off to college, trade time have spent understanding and Reynold Freitas for contribut- small businesses and families to school (or the military) and the time and defining time. I did the ing to the following story: utilize the kitchen to process younger ones to their respec- same thing, spent almost four Drive out to Hanalei Valley and their crops, prepare their foods tive kula: Waimea, Honoka‘a, hours of valuable time trying enjoy the beauty of Kaua‘i that is and goods for catering, fund- Kohala, Waikoloa, Kealakehe, to understand time through the not yet lined with high rises and Haunani raising and for supporting their Hawai‘i Preparatory Acad- Robert K. eyes and minds of others. At the squares of cement. Drive past Apoliona, MSW lifestyles. The youth have a place emy, Kamehameha-Kapälama, Lindsey, Jr. end of all that time (four hours) Hanalei town and just a mile or so, to go to learn how to grow kalo Kamehameha-Kea‘au, Parker I was right back where I started. to the left, is the Waipä Foundation. and farm other foods, and to help – wherever. We ask for Akua’s Trustee, Trustee, Hawai‘i Waipä’s 1,600 acres of lush process and package the products. blessings over them; to keep I knew what Conner’s mom land is owned by the Kame- At-large Currently, every Thursday, them safe, to help them with meant when she said, “My time hameha Schools and managed by Waipä has a “Poi Day.” The first their academic and athletic pur- has gone quickly.” She was the Waipä Foundation, a 501c3 thing on the schedule is to make suits, to remain on a pono path and not saying simply and elegantly: “Wow, I nonprofit organization. Stacy sure your hands are washed forget the Promise of John 3:16. can remember when our son was born Sproat-Beck is the Executive Director who and clean. While cleaning your hands, and now look, he is a young man leav- tirelessly advocates for the foundation’s you would be thinking, “Who else going On Aug. 17, a mom, in sharing about ing us and going off into the world. It all economic, social and cultural sustainability. show up today?” By 7 a.m. the grinding her son who is starting his freshman year seems like it was just yesterday.” That’s starts. By 8 a.m. you LATE! The hands at San Diego State, had this to say: “My life. It moves quickly, so quickly, much are working hard grinding while the mouth time has gone by so quickly. He grew up too quickly. Her definition of time is a is talking story. By 11 a.m., if it’s a good so fast. We will miss him, but we know dynamic one. His dad’s definition of time day, pau clean up but the bagging contin- this is a wonderful opportunity for him.” in this instance is a static one as he’s ues until completed. By 1 p.m. mahalo And his dad had this to share, “I know coming at it from a spiritual perspective. for the food and it’s time to go home. we have raised our son well and I know Both perspectives for their son are timely, The following is a list of Waipä support- he will never stray from the Word.” appropriate, so real and so genuine. ers, which was posted at the July 23, 2014, For me, time is precious. I hope it’s Waipä groundbreaking ceremony: Anthony Sitting there in the back row I got the same for you. My dad died at 41. The Waipa¯ Foundation held a groundbreaking cere- J. Sutton, Atherton Family Foundation, Bank caught up with the word “time.” Time My mom at 57. When I think of them, it mony in July for a poi mill, kitchen and hale imu. Trust- of Hawai‘i Foundation, Charles S. Chapin got stuck on my brain. When I got home does seem like just yesterday. I can see ees Dan Ahuna, left, and Haunani Apoliona attended CLU, Chester F. Chapin CLU, Cooke Foun- that afternoon I got the Foreman Grill their faces still. Our dad was a jolly, kind on behalf of OHA, below. - Courtesy photos dation, El Arco Iris Fund, First Hawaiian out of the pantry, fried me a steak and and generous man. Our mom was a tiny, Bank Foundation, GN Wilcox Trust, Gun- put it on a big plate next to a pile of rice pure Hawaiian woman from Onomea. Two years ago, on June 8, 2012, Kame- zenhauser-Chapin Fund, Hawai‘i State and corn from the can. It was my way Her family name is Kapuakelanu‘u. hameha Schools and Waipä celebrated Legislature, James Kimo Campbell, Jan of preparing myself for a great voyage She was proud of our kanaka heritage. their groundbreaking of the Waipä Multi- Elizabeth, Jim and Momi Thacker, Lynn R. like the explorers of old – Magellan, God, family, education and hard work Purpose Building. Presently the building is and Karl E. Prickett Fund, McInerny Foun- Columbus, Vasco da Gama and James were her priorities and in that order. being used by its staff and the community. dation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Cook. No, I was not looking for new She believed idle hands were the devil’s On July 23, 2014, the groundbreaking cer- Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Parks Family ‘äina to conquer for Spain or England work. In raising my brother and me, the emony for the Waipä Poi Mill, the Waipä Foundation, Peter Buckley (Front Porch or the Northwest Passage but for new stick and the Bible were always near. Her Kitchen and the Waipä Hale Imu took Farm), Senator Inouye (HUD appropria- knowledge, understanding this concept bottom line was, “Never waste time.” ¢ place. Trustee Apoliona and Trustee tion), Starwood Hotels & Management Inc., called time. ‘Öpü satisfied, I head for Ahuna were there to represent the Office Stiller Family, SW Wilcox Trust, Tambor my “Cave” (my office), open up my Acai, The Community Foundation, The Gift desktop and Google the word “time.” Foundation, Teresa Young, plus many other supporters who contributed $5-$1,000 or asked to remain anonymous; mahalo to all. Mahalo to Stacy Sproat-Beck, her crew and volunteers at Waipä, past and pres- ent, for their vision, perseverance and belief in Waipä, “a place where folks can connect with the ‘äina.” 21/48 ¢ 34 kepakemapa2014 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. 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2014 by Sept. 25, 2014. Contact Kamana‘o at KAUKAU MEHEULA/TILTON ‘Imi ‘Ohana Nakoa, Namokueha, Nanamokueha, Naone, (808) 781-5863 or visit Facebook pages – The family of John Kaukau Meheula Naope, Nawaliwali, Nunumea, Ohuaaiai, – The Aweau ‘Ohana is hav- • Family Search AWEAU for Kamana‘opono Aweau-Agres or Aweau & Rachel K. Tilton are having a fami- Paele, Pahua, Paolo, Pauaa, Piikoi, ing its family reunion the week of Oct. – ‘Ohana Reunion for more information. For ly gathering at: Rainbow Point Marina on KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA Pohaipule, Puailelewale, W.N. Pualewa, 6-11, 2014. On Oct. 6, at Papahana Kualoa Has records and resources that could pro- payment options, contact Elena Franco Oct. 11, 2014, Saturday, from 11 a.m.-6 Pulihi, Puuone, Uhilau, Wahia, Wahinekapa, Waipao, Käne‘ohe (46 Ha‘ikü Road) 9 a.m. vide you with information about any ances- at (808) 728-6742. For genealogy ques- p.m. Their children are: Moses “Moke” Waiolama. (For more information, please genealogy presentation by Larry Franquez, tors you might have had at Kalaupapa. tions, contact Larry at aweaufamilytree@ Meheula, Henry Haehae Meheula, John see story on page 22.) followed by workshops on kalo, hula and Contact us by email (info@kalaupapa hawaiiantel.net. Keikilono Kaukau, Alice Laa Kaukau chant, lomilomi and lä‘au lapa‘au (medici- ohana.org), mail (Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, Meheula (Gilman/Nunuha), Louise Kaukau MAUAE aka MAWAE – My great- nal plants and herbs). Cost is $10, includes P.O. Box 1111, Kalaupapa, HI 96742) or HANOHANO – The Hanohano Meheula (Keliikuli) and Rachel Kanoelani grandmother Monika Kainapau was born lunch. On Oct. 8: five-hour bus tour of phone (Coordinator Valerie Monson at ‘Ohana will be hosting a reunion from Davis (McGuire). For registration forms, March 14, 1856, in Mäkua, O‘ahu. She O‘ahu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $35, 808-573-2746). There is no charge for our Oct. 24-26, 2014, in Puna, Hawai‘i, for please call Radeen Meheula (808) 260-9194 is the daughter of David Nawaiauau and includes bento lunch. 9:30 a.m. pickup at research. All descendants are also welcome the descendants of Kuaioholani/Kaluna/ or (808) 232-7665 or email kaleilehua16@ Malia Mauae (Mawae) of Ka‘ü, Big Island. Magic Island. On Oct. 10, Reunion lü‘au to become part of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa. Kobayashi and Yung. For detailed informa- hotmail.com. She was hänai to Martha Kainapau of at He‘eia State Park Pavilion from 4-9 p.m. tion, contact Maggie Hanohano by phone Mäkua, O‘ahu. Her biological siblings are Cost is $20, keiki meals are $5. On Oct. (808) 247-8117, email maggiehanohano@ – The Lin Kee ‘Ohana is planning KALAUPAPA ORAL HISTORY Mary Naka Laai (Nawaiauau), Anna, David, LIN KEE – Are you a descendant of 11, family potluck picnic at Kualoa State yahoo.com, or by mail at P.O. Box 6455, a reunion for Oct. 2-5, 2014, on the island of PROJECT Paul and Victor. Monika married Herman the original Hawaiian families of Kalawao, Park 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ‘Ohana T-shirts avail- Käne‘ohe, HI 96744. Moloka‘i. Any known descendants of Maria (Halemanu) Iopa of Honolulu, O‘ahu. Kalaupapa, Makanalua, Waikolu? The able: S-L $15; XX $17; XXX $18. All tick- Kainea Kaneakua of Püko‘o Moloka‘i, please They had four surviving children, Margaret Kalaupapa National Historic Park is con- et orders for events, lü‘au and T-shirts due contact Keala Yee at 456-2627. Namakaokalani Iopa Kea, Mary Iopa Hale, ducting oral histories of the descendants 36.6>0;/>/0;,)69+,9 David Pukawa and Herman Joseph. If of Native Hawaiians who originally lived anyone is a descendant of this ‘ohana, in Kalaupapa, Makanalua, Kalawao and please contact me by email, fun4rose@ Waikolu prior to the establishment of the hawaiiantel.net or (808) 306-9053. Hansen’s Disease Settlement. The original residents were relocated from Kalawao in McKEAGUE – The descendants of 1865 and from Kalaupapa and Makanalua John “Tutu Haole” McKeague: Children: in 1895, mostly to East Moloka‘i. If you Louis Mahiai, Zachariah, Daniel, Caroline are a descendant of one of the families Steward, Daisy Short Sanders, Robert John. named below and are willing to be inter- Siblings: Robert Alexander McKeague, viewed or have any questions about the Martha Jane McGowan, Margaret Belford project, please contact Davianna Pömaika‘i and Samuel Kennedy McKeague. Updating ,i>`ÞÊ̜Ê}iÌÊޜÕÀÊLÕȘiÃÃʈ˜ÌœÊÌ iÊ}œÛiÀ˜“i˜ÌÊVœ˜ÌÀ>V̈˜}Ê>Ài˜>¶ÊiÌʇ*/
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