Vol. 20, No. 07

Ka Wai Ola o OHA – The Living Water of OHA Iulai (July) 2003

OHA refocuses nationhood campaign Arakaki plaintiffs’ in light of recognition bill amendments attorney Hanifin dies; hearing By Derek Ferrar rescheduled

esponding to recent amend- By Naomi Sodetani ments to the U.S. Senate bill Rseeking federal recognition for June 16 hearing on native Hawaiians, OHA has refocused motions submitted in the the timeline of its own campaign to AArakaki v. Lingle case has facilitate Hawaiian self-governance, been rescheduled because of the known as Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha, or “To sudden death of one of the plain- Raise a Beloved Nation.” tiffs’ attorneys. In early May, OHA’s Trustees, Patrick Hanifin, 48, suffered a together with a variety of Hawaiian heart attack on June 13 and died community groups, announced the the following day. process of public discussion and par- Federal Judge Susan Oki ticipation leading to a community- Mollway has rescheduled the based ‘aha, or gathering of delegates, hearing to Sept. 8. which would frame the founding docu- The three-month delay means ments of a governing entity to repre- the case could be affected by the sent the Hawaiian people. OHA’s outcome of the Hawaiian Board has several times affirmed its Recognition Bill. The bill is pend- view that federal recognition and the ing before the U.S. Senate, and formation of a Hawaiian governing OHA Trustee Boyd Mossman and Sen. Daniel Akaka during the trustees’ recent visit to action could be taken on it before body are the best ways to defend Washington, D.C., to lobby in favor of the Akaka-sponsored Hawaiian Recognition Bill. the hearing begins. against legal and political attacks seek- The March 2002 lawsuit filed by ing to terminate benefits to Hawaiians a list, or “roll,” that would be assem- the principle focus — to give members Hanifin and retired attorney as being unconstitutionally based on bled under the supervision of a federal of the public the information they need William Burgess on behalf of 16 “racial preference.” Office for Native Hawaiian Relations to come to a decision that nationhood plaintiffs challenges the constitu- “As representatives elected solely to created by the Department of the is serious and important, especially tionality of OHA and the state represent the Hawaiian people,” OHA Interior. These Hawaiian voters would now in the face of the legal threats to Department of Hawaiian Home Chairperson Haunani Apoliona said at then choose the nature and representa- programs benefiting Hawaiians.” Lands (DHHL). the launch of the Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha tives of the Hawaiian governing entity, As a first step in the drive for nation- The rescheduled hearing will campaign, “the which would be hood, OHA is currently facilitating a address the first in a series of pre- Trustees of the empowered to wide variety of häläwai, or community trial motions in this case, which is Office of Hawaiian Find out the facts negotiate with meetings, to discuss the issues of scheduled for a trial in June 2004. affairs are resolute the federal and nationhood and federal recognition. In Sherry Broder, Jon Van Dyke and committed to Watch the new Hawaiian issues state govern- addition, it is sponsoring such media and Melody MacKenzie filed advancing the TV roundtable, Wednesdays at 7 ments over con- outreach efforts as an e-mail newsletter OHA’s motion for partial summa- process of Hawaiian trol of ceded and televised roundtable discussions ry judgment, asking the court to p.m. on ‘Ölelo Channel 53. governance and lands and other on Hawaiian issues (see box at left). recognize Native Hawaiians as an nationhood.” Sign up for the new biweekly vital issues. Meanwhile, OHA is prepared to pro- indigenous people for whom the Initially, it was Hawaiian nationhood electronic In light of this ceed with the original ‘aha process in state and federal governments hoped that the elec- newsletter by sending your new procedural the event that the Akaka-Stevens bill have a recognized trust responsi- tion of delegates name and e-mail address to framework, fails to advance during the current ses- bility. could take place in OHA’s leadership sion of Congress. “We are hopeful that The motion alternatively asks [email protected] November, with the has postponed the recognition bill will be passed into the court to dismiss the claim as a ‘aha to be convened Host a häläwai or become a scheduling the law sometime in the fall,” OHA “nonjusticiable political question” early in 2004. On facilitator. Call 594-1759 from ‘aha pending Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o told staff it has no authority to decide. The May 14, however, the O‘ahu or toll free from the main- developments on at a recent meeting. “If that should not court had rejected a similar Senate’s Committee land and other islands at 1-800- the recognition occur, however, we are prepared to motion filed by OHA last spring. on Indian Affairs bill, which, hav- move ahead with the originally But Broder said new grounds 366-1758. Find out more at passed an amended ing passed out of announced Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha plan merit reconsideration. version of the federal oha.org n the Indian Affairs to build a Hawaiian governing entity The new motion cites a recent recognition bill that Committee, is from the community level up.” district court ruling, spelled out its own now awaiting “The bottom line of all of this is that Kahawaiola‘a v. Norton, that specific process for the formation and consideration by the full Senate. “The we cannot rest until there is recogni- Native Hawaiians are recognized recognition of a Hawaiian governing changes in the Akaka-Stevens Bill may tion of a Hawaiian governing entity,” as “indigenous to the United body. Now known as the “Akaka- affect the timing of our governance said Apoliona. “But even after that, States, and that therefore it is up to Stevens Bill” following the addition of campaign,” said Peter Yee, OHA’s nationhood will be an ongoing effort, Congress to determine the full influential Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens as Director of Hawaiian Governance and and it is one that will require the par- a cosponsor, the legislation calls for Native Rights, “but they don’t affect ticipation of all Hawaiians.” n See ARAKAKI on page 17 eligible Hawaiian adults to register for IN THIS ISSUE Ka Wai Ola o OHA Office of Hawaiian Affairs PRESORTED “Kü‘ë: People, Land and Sea” photo STANDARD 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 U.S. POSTAGE exhibit traces genessis of sovereignty Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 PAID PAGE Honolulu, Hawaii movement. See story on page 12. Permit No. 298 12

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K L K A EO AIÄULU

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR KA LEO KAIÄULU

Hawaiian soul ing out the blood quantum criteria. caucus members were free to Ferreira reveals that he does not attend, including the 10 com- Kanaka Hawai‘i maoli, ‘aha care about the survival of native plainants. Nobody bothered to Share your mana maoli, lökahi, laulima, he lei Hawaiians as defined in the show. If there were suspicions of poina ‘ole ka lei ‘ohana. HHCA, 1920, instead he simply misconduct, why didn’t they come mana‘o on the What do these words mean to me wants “benefits” now set aside for witness the counting of the bal- as a Native Hawaiian today? They native Hawaiians. lots? recognition bill mean a great deal; they are a part In this manner, Ferreira seems to • KLH database: Kia‘äina-elect of my identity as an indigenous, share the same goal as the State of Lehua Kinilau was given the o you have thoughts or true child of this land. Six-and- Hawai‘i’s Office of Hawaiian responsibility to update and main- one-half years ago I faced two life Affairs (OHA). OHA officials are tain the database. To say she “con- feelings you’d like to terms in prison, and in spite of my using the Arakaki suit as a pretext trolled” it is a stretch. No one was express regarding the obstacles, I held on with both to push for the Akaka bill and get excited to take the job. D hands, my love for my people. I rid of the HHCA, 1920, and We need constructive criticism, Hawaiian recognition bill current- couldn’t speak ‘ölelo Hawai‘i nor Section 5(f) and give those lands not emotional tirades that divide ly before Congress? Starting in did I know the true politics of what and resources to yet another gov- our citizens. We need to ask our- really happened 110 years ago and ernmental entity little different selves if this was written as a our August issue, Ka Wai Ola o the genocidal attacks on us which from OHA. lament of a few caring, loyal KLH OHA will be running a special have continued for 11 decades followers or a deliberate, vindic- since. Emmett E. Lee Loy tive attempt by a few malcontents forum devoted to community dis- Here in the prison system I have Honolulu to publicly humiliate two candi- cussion on the federal recognition met a few special kanaka maoli dates not of their choosing? If this prisoners who, just like me when Ka Lähui is indeed the end of the nation, its legislation, also known as the demise will be marked by the 10 released, will not ever come back The letter “Ka Lähui: End of a “Akaka-Stevens Bill,” or S.344. in here for nothing and no one. people whose names were affixed Nation” (May KWO) was a sad to that letter. So whether you’re for or against Though we come across opposition commentary as to why some from even our own kind, we stand Hawaiians remain fractured and the bill, please write in and share firm in our beliefs. Language and Alika Lambert divided as a people. Käne‘ohe the reasons why. sovereignty is our responsibility. The allegations that two Ka For me, I am probably the most Lähui Hawai‘i (KLH) executives Waiting list woes Please indicate that your sub- blessed prisoner in prison history. manipulated the recent KLH elec- I’ve met and learned from the best mission is for the “Ka Wai Ola tions are absurd. Sloppy and disor- Please help me and other in and outside of prison. It doesn’t ganized maybe, but “manipulat- Hawaiians understand what is Federal Recognition Forum” and matter if I never go free again ed””— nonsense! Until the going on? I am referring to the because I am at peace with myself e-mail to [email protected], fax to answers are obtained and all facts Lambert Hans Ho‘olehua Moloka‘i and I have an identity today. are known, little is gained by watermelon farmers. 594-1865, or mail to Ka Wai Ola I hope my experience can help “inciting” our citizenry. I wonder We read a few years ago that the stimulate more prisoners to give up Recognition Forum, 711 if the letter’s authors understand or Department of Hawaiian Home drugs and gang activity. They may even care about the possible nega- Lands won a $600 million lawsuit Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 500, be in prison, but they are still kana- tive effects this brings upon the whereby the state was to pay n ka maoli. No Hawai‘i mai au. Honolulu, HI, 96813. nation they so reverently claim to DHHL $30 million each year until believe in. There were several 204. What has happened? Couldn’t Boogie Kealohapau‘ole statements that were misleading: it help move the over 33,000 on the Kekahuna • “Present leadership has no waiting list a lot faster than the 9.6 OHA reserves the right to edit all let- intention of ever letting go of the million we read in the papers a few ters for length, defamatory and libelous Blood quantum reins of power over a diminishing weeks ago? Please explain this material, and other objectionable con- constituency.” What reins of mystery! We are so tired of all the This is in response to Rod tent, and reserves the right to print. All power? The power resides with the delays, stalling, excuses, while Ferreira’s letter (Ka Wai Ola o letters must be typed, signed and not citizens, the people, not the execu- others are trying their level best to OHA June 2003 issue). exceed 200 words. Letters cannot be tives! aggressively cut in line, ahead of Ferreira apparently has the same published unless they are signed and • “Ballot counting held without the bona fide Hawaiians dying on goal as the plaintiffs in the Arakaki include a telephone contact for verifi- candidates and O‘ahu caucus the waiting list. suit: take away lands set aside for members present.” All pertinent cation. Send letters to Ka Wai Ola o native Hawaiians as defined in the OHA, 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, information regarding date, time Elizabeth G.L. Lee Loy HHCA,1920 and Section 5(f) of Honolulu, HI 96813, or email to and location were announced Hilo the Admission Act, 1959, by wip- beforehand. All candidates and [email protected]. n

L EKA Kälele KWO FOCUS LETTER

Military eco-friendly

parky Rodrigues’ June issue letter soil, the Army has contracted a private com- with the military. Many of our families have contains false statements regarding pany to do the required testing and the sons, daughters and relatives in the armed Sthe Mäkua military training and they report is due out later this year; services, not to mention the many veterans need to be corrected. • On endangered plants, the Army’s and retirees who live here. On KITV news (Feb. 5), the Sierra Club Biologist Kapua Kawelo noted, “If it If Mälama Mäkua is about caring for said that the military is better than the state weren’t for the Army’s efforts to protect the Mäkua, then shouldn’t the removal of aban- and counties at environmental management. land, these plants and animals would be in doned cars, refrigerators, ‘öpala, you name As to specific statements expressed: much worse shape,” and that pigs and goats it, that continually litters the highway and • The Army does not have a 100-year caused greater soil erosion damage to beaches be of concern too? Battery acid, lease at one cent a year on the entire Mäkua endangered plants than the military’s pres- radiator anti-freeze, lubricants, etc. leaking training area. The state lease is for 782.35 ence; into the ground pose a serious contamina- acres along Farrington Highway; • Pres. Bush reportedly plans to exempt tion problem to the environment, too. Isn’t • Destruction of waste material was termi- the military from most major environmental that enough to also cause ‘eha? nated a long while ago, according to Alvin protection laws, but Congressional action is Char, who oversees environmental and pub- pending. Bill Prescott lic works at Schofield Barracks; Our elected officials and community lead- Wai‘anae • As to toxic substances leaching into our ers have always had a close relationship

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NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

Board of Trustees Hold on $31 million in federal funding for

Haunani Apoliona Native Hawaiian education programs released Chairperson, Trustee, At-large about this; these funds have been Tel: 808.594.1886 By Sterling Kini Wong Fax: 808.594.1875 authorized and appropriated for Email: [email protected] ative Hawaiian education decades,” Sabas said. programs will benefit from Manu Ka‘iama, the director of the Donald B. Cataluna the distribution of $31 mil- Native Hawaiian Leadership Vice Chair, Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau N lion in federal funds that were tem- Project, said her program was preparing letters to their 500 new Tel: 808.594.1881 porarily blocked for about a month. applicants notifying them that there Fax: 808.594.0211 The flow of federal funds under Email: [email protected] the Native Hawaiian Education Act would be no new applicant awards were halted for unknown reasons, Native Hawaiian Leadership Project due to the impediment of the feder- Rowena Akana but Attorney General Mark Bennett Director Manu Ka‘iama (middle), with al funds. Trustee, At-large speculated that there were concerns NHLP recipient ‘Iwalani Lum and NHLP “Basically, we were telling our new applicants that the rug has been Tel: 808.594.1860 amongst the Bush administration counselor Rona Kekauoha. Photo: pulled from under them,” Ka‘iama Fax: 808.594.0209 regarding the constitutionality of courtesy NHLP Email: [email protected] the appropriation of monies to pro- said. grams that would benefit only angle and the Lingle administration, The Native Hawaiian Leadership Dante Keala Carpenter Hawaiians. in collaboration with the Indian Project, funded completely through Trustee, O‘ahu “We had to assuage those con- Affairs Committee, worked the pol- the Native Hawaiian Education Act, icy angle. assists Native Hawaiians in attain- Tel: 808.594.1854 cerns and convince them that the Fax: 808.594.0210 programs were not race based and Gov. Lingle’s June 12 announce- ing undergraduate, graduate and Email: [email protected] would pass constitutional muster,” ment of the resumption of the doctorate degrees. The project Bennett said. process of distribution of these fed- funds over 200 scholarships, faculty Linda K. Dela Cruz Gov. Linda Lingle, Bennett and eral monies came shortly after the trips, curriculum development pro- Trustee, Hawai‘i the Hawai‘i Congressional delega- U.S. Justice Department, in a letter grams, workshops and graduate and to Sen. Olympia Snowe R-Maine, teaching assistantships. Tel: 808.594.1855 tion persuaded high-level officials Fax: 808.594.1883 in the Department of Justice, chairwoman of the Committee on Ka‘iama said that when her pro- Email: [email protected] Department of Education, White Small Business and Entrepreneur- gram was first awarded money five House, and Office of Management ship, questioned the inclusion of years ago she realized that the flow Colette Y. P. Machado and Budget to distribute the grants Native Hawaiians in a bill that of the federal money was contin- Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i for education programs under the would authorize grants and other gent upon the whims of the federal assistance for small businesses administration. She decided to Tel: 808.594.1837 Native Hawaiian Education Act. Fax: 808.594.0212 “It was a real team effort on the owned by Indian Tribe members allocate the program’s money over a Email: [email protected] part of the Lingle administration and Native Alaskans. two-year span, thus guaranteeing and the congressional delegation,” The Justice Department charac- scholarship awardees money for at Boyd P. Mossman Bennett said. “We worked hard and terized the political status of Native least two semesters. Trustee, Maui ultimately succeeded.” Hawaiians as an “unresolved ques- “If our funds stopped, we would Tel: 808.594.1858 Jennifer Sabas, the chief of staff tion,” because Congress has not rec- be phased out in a year,” Ka‘iama Fax: 808.594.1864 for Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawai‘i, ognized any group of Native said. “The economic effect of such Email: [email protected] explained that the Hawai‘i congres- Hawaiians as an Indian tribe. action would be far-reaching.” sional delegation and Gov. Lingle’s Sabas said that bills are suscepti- Ka‘iama said she has been seek- Oz Stender administration implemented a two- ble to the scrutiny of the adminis- ing out other sources of funding, Trustee, At-large prong approach to persuading the tration, but the Native Hawaiian such as OHA, so the program is not Tel: 808.594.1877 Bush administration.The congres- Education Act has been enacted into solely dependent on federal funds. Fax: 808.594.1853 sional delegation worked the budget law. “There is nothing discretionary n Email: [email protected]

John D. Waihe‘e IV Trustee, At-large July roundtable TV shows Tel: 808.594.1838 Fax: 808.594.0208 feature pros and cons of Email: [email protected] federal recognition bill

Ka Wai Ola o OHA his month’s schedule for “The Living Water of OHA” “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha, T“OHA’s televised roundtable discussion series on Hawaiian Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nationhood issues, features two 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, 5th floor, Honolulu, Hawai‘i shows focusing on the pros and 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World cons of the federal recognition bill

Wide Web location: http://www.oha.org. Circulation: currently before Congress. Both Reynolds ‘Aukai Photo: 70,000 copies, 60,000 of which are shows are moderated by distributed by mail, 7,000 through island offices, state Ku‘umealoha Gomes, director of and county offices, private and community agencies the Kua‘ana student-services pro- and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are gram at the University of Hawai‘i. provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click In the first hour-long program, Hawaiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola scheduled to air on July 2 and 9, o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of products Jade Danner of the Council for Roundtable panelists Bumpy Kanahele, Moderator Ku‘umealoha Gomes, Keoni or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Native Hawaiian Advancement Agard and William Burgess discuss different reasons for opposing federal recogni- tion for Hawaiians. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Office of joins Gomes to review the terms of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficia- the Akaka bill. ries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues ÄÄThe second show, scheduled for Hawai‘i sovereignty activist Dennis constitutionality of Hawaiian enti- and activities and OHA programs and efforts. Events of broadcast July 16 and 23, focuses “Bumpy” Kanahele, native rights tlement programs. interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the on alternatives to the “Akaka- attorney Keoni Agard and attorney “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha” airs every Calendar on a space available basis. Inclusion does not Stevens” federal recognition legis- H. William Burgess, who is Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Oceanic constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the n sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. lation, with panelists Nation of involved in lawsuits challenging the Cable Channel 53.

04 July

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NEWSBRIEFS NÜ HOU

Homesteaders, civic clubs, waitlist group join forces in recognition workshops

By Naomi Sodetani examines the federal policy of self- determination as it has been extend- our organizations with a com- ed to American Indians and Alaska bined membership base of Natives, and presents the ramifica- Fmore than 42,000 Native tions of the lawsuit and the bill. The Hawaiians have forged a historic goal of the workshops is to “present alliance in a massive grassroots out- the information in a very under- reach to enlighten Hawaiians about standable way,” Feiteira said. pending litigation they call “the Nearly 1,000 Hawaiians attended biggest threat since the overthrow.” the first five workshops held in the Organizers say that, once O‘ahu and Hawai‘i homestead informed, the silent majority of strongholds of Wai‘anae, Waimä- Hawaiians will be able to decide nalo, Papakölea, Kamuela and whether to support the Hawaiian La‘iöpua. The Council for Native WongKini Sterling Photo: Recognition Bill to safeguard their Hawaiian Advancement, a nonprofit entitlements and embark on a path organization that provides training, to self-governance as “dual citi- technical assistance and networking zens” of both the United States and opportunities for Hawaiians, helped a Hawaiian government. develop the presentations and mate- The State Council for Hawaiian rials for the SCHHA/HUI project. “Native Hawaiians have much in Homestead Associations and the Papakolea residents participate in a workshop held at Lincoln Elementary School common with other native peoples Hui Käko‘o ‘Äina Ho‘opulapula’s to learn about federal recognition and how pending lawsuits will affect them as whose homelands exist within the Public Policy Project, in partnership homesteaders. with the Association of Hawaiian boundaries of the United States,” Civic Clubs (AOHCC), is conduct- CNHA President Robin Danner • 3,100 jobs related to implement- SCHHA Chairman Tony Sang. ing a series of workshops through- said. “All struggled to survive the ing Hawaiian services would be in “Bottom line, we can't afford to lose out the islands through July 24. 'United States business plan,' what I jeopardy, with the state hard- our programs. And it’s our kuleana (See schedule below.) call the ‘no-cost land acquisition pressed to offset the loss of over as the grassroots to protect them.” Hui Käko‘o President Blossom model.’” $147 million generated from federal “We support the homesteaders all Feiteira said the three groups joined The project’s social and econom- funds now flowing into Hawai‘i. the way,” Association of Hawaiian forces to address a common chal- ic impact analysis found that if a When this information was pre- Civic Clubs President Charles Rose lenge: the Arakaki v. Lingle lawsuit Supreme Court decision agreed sented at a workshop held recently said. “I’m a populist; I believe our seeking to dismantle the Office of with Arakaki plaintiffs that OHA at the Blanche Pope school cafete- people deserve to decide their fate.” Hawaiian Affairs and Department of and DHHL programs are race- ria, the overflow crowd of more With the DHHL providing Hawaiian Home Lands. “We just based: than 300 homesteaders and others $150,000 in funding for the work- got so tired of everybody saying • 20,000 homesteaders could be audibly gasped. shop project, Hawaiian Homes that Hawaiians just can’t unite,” forced out; “It’s a really big challenge for us, Commission Chairman Micah Kane Feiteira said. “So now you have • The DHHL wait list will be one that requires all of us to come praised the collaborative effort as four very diverse organizations with eliminated, dashing the hopes of together, because whether you’re an “an outstanding initiative that will very diverse purposes understand- 19,000 now waiting; applicant or a homesteader, an OHA prepare generations of Hawaiians to ing the need for Hawaiians to be • DHHL and OHA will be elimi- beneficiary or just a Hawaiian on carry the torch of responsibility we Hawaiians and speak with one nated, and more than $400 million the street, everybody loses,” all have for one another.” n voice.” taken from Hawaiian trusts; Feiteira said. “Lawsuits & Legislation: Arakaki • Private ali‘i trusts would be “Now is the time to act,” said Suit and Akaka Bill Explained” impacted;

“Lawsuits &Legislation: Arakaki Suit &Akaka Bill Explained”

Schedule of community July 7 July 17 Keaukaha Elementary Läna‘i School Cafeteria workshops presented by School Cafeteria Läna‘i City, Läna‘i Hilo, Hawai‘i the SCHHA/HUI Public July 9 July 23 Policy Project in partner- Kulana ‘Öiwi, Anahola Clubhouse DHHL Conference Rm. Anahola, Kaua‘i For more information, ship with the Association Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i call SCHHA at July 24 853-2000 or 386- of Hawaiian Civic Clubs July 15 Kekaha Neighborhood Hale Pomaika‘i Hall Center 4045, or CNHA at and the Council for Native Paukukalo, Maui Kekaha, Kaua‘i 800-709-2642. Hawaiian Advancement.

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NÜ HOU NEWS Ua hala akula i ka moe loa o Niolopua Two beloved küpuna who embraced and promoted ‘ölelo makuahine pass into the eternal rest of Niolopua

Kupuna Elizabeth Kauahipaula nurtured the revival of ‘ölelo awai‘i

Kalani Akana, a DOE Hawaiian style Hawaiian atmosphere: fishing, By Sterling Wong language teacher and a colleague of practicing traditional medicine and kauahipaula for nearly 20 years, speaking Hawaiian. lizabeth Kauahipaula, the said that all the accolades she At school, she was punished by longest-serving kupuna in received reflected her love for help- her teachers for speaking Hawaiian. Ethe Department of ing and serving the community. Kauahipaula’s mother told her that Education’s Hawaiian language and “She was always willing to share if her teachers had a problem with Hawaiian Studies programs, passed over and beyond what was required her speaking Hawaiian they should

away June 8. of her,” said Akana. talk to her mother. Akana Kalani : Photo: The Hawaiian community mourns Kauahipaula received many hon- Her teachers eventually gave up the passing of Kauahipaula as well ors for over 20 years of educational trying to stop her from speaking as two other revered küpuna, Mary commitment to the community. She Hawaiian. Lindsey and Lilia Wahinemaika‘i was awarded the Hawai‘i Alliance Kumu hula Mäpuana de Silva of Hale. Lindsey helped establish the of Language Teachers award for Hälau Möhala ‘Ilima said Hawaiian language program in excellence in teaching in 1999 and Kauahipaula was well connected to Elizabeth Kauahipaula Waimea. Hale worked with the OHA’s Ke Kukui Mälamalama the land and the past, yet she fit into August 31, 1914 - June 8, 2003 Hawaiian language program at the Excellence in Hawaiian Education today’s world. University of Hawai‘i. award in 2000. “She didn’t need to change to occasions. De Silva said that when At the age of 88, Kauahipaula Kauahipaula hosted “Mänaleo,” maintain her simple lifestyle,” de Kauahipaula corrected the students, continued to serve as a kupuna to the first and only Hawaiian lan- Silva said. “It’s very hard to find she never said they were wrong. numerous educational programs, guage talk show. The seven-year- people like that.” “She just showed them the right hälau hula and organizations. She old show, which airs on ‘Ölelo Akana said that even though way to do things – through exam- worked up until earlier this year as a Channel 53, perpetuates the Native Kauahipaula only went to school up ple,” de Silva said. kupuna at Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Hawaiian voice. to the eighth grade, she was a natur- Kauahipaula is survived by one Waiau Hawaiian language immer- Kauahipaula was born in 1914 in al teacher who taught through her son, four children, 18 grandchil- sion school and also volunteered as Honolulu and moved to the home- life experiences and by example. dren, 49 great-grandchildren, and a kumu at Änuenue and Samuel stead in Keaukaha, Hawai‘i island, Kauahipaula served as a kupuna 19 great-great-grandchildren. n Kamakau immersion schools. as a child. She was raised in an old- to Hälau Möhala ‘Ilima on various

Tütü Lilia Wahinemaika‘i Hale lived her life as an ‘ambassador of aloha’

By Kalani Meinecke whether it be English or her first She is fondly remembered in language and her long-term desire language, Hawaiian. Alaska by the family and clan mem- to promote the understanding, the It was, however, in the last 25 bers of the Tlingit Indian Nation appreciation and the perpetuation of Editor’s note: Kalani Meinecke is years of her life that she can be said leader Judson Shakakuni Brown, this precious legacy unique only to a kumu ‘ölelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian to have “blossomed forth” into the who adopted Kupuna Hale as his Hawai‘i; and, finally, language instructor) at Windward extraordinary, outgoing “kupuna” sister, bestowed upon her the name • Her everlasting sense of cheer, Community College. “Shaa Yee” and adopted her into the charm and good humor! Eagle tribe and Killerwhale clan. Just reflect on this: How many A “killer” ambassador of aloha times have you asked her, “Mama ilia Wahinemaika‘i Ka‘apui- she certainly was, whether it was in Hale, how are you?” ki Kanahele Keali‘ino- Juneau or Sitka, Alaska, or any- She, in her characteristic way, homoku Hale lived life to its where in Aotearoa — that is, New would reply, “Well, darling, how do

L Armitage Kimo courtesy: Photo fullest, for she was always full of Zealand. Having traveled there 15 I look?” life. She believed that each day was times, “Mama” Hale was probably In closing, we might remind our- a special blessing from the Lord, the best known Hawaiian in New selves that in her 90 years on this and she always remembered to Zealand. She loved the Maori peo- earth, she touched many, many thank Him and to ask for His con- ple, and they loved her! She used to lives. She brought good cheer, tinued guidance, protection and remark, “I came to New Zealand a smiles, laughter and warm love to blessings, wherever and whenever. Hawaiian, but I’m going home a each and every one of us. Kupuna Hale’s strong spiritual Maori.” Her legacy lives on through her foundation, her firm, positive out- In summary, what can we say is many descendants, her family and look on life and her hope in the Lilia Hale Mama Hale’s legacy? Perhaps we thousands of friends throughout the future helped her through an under- April 20, 1913 - June 5, 2003 can propose her legacy to include world. She will be beautifully privileged childhood, through the the following: remembered in our minds and heart struggles of young motherhood, the ever ready to be the innovative • Her affirmation, appetite and and in Eddie and Myrna Kamae’s great depression and then the dis- kupuna teacher in the classroom or zest for life; always accentuating “Hawaiian Legacy” film documen- ruption of Hawai‘i’s wartime years. the witty, persuasive lobbyist and the positive in people and in life; tary series, including her appear- In her adult years, she found a spokesperson for educational goals, • Her constant outreach to people, ances in “Words, Earth and Aloha” revived participation in the sustain- or the one-of-a-kind traveling from the little ones to the elderly and “Hawaiian Voices.” ment and fellowship of the church – ambassador of aloha and goodwill, and infirm, to those less fortunate Her voice will for us forever be and in singing – and in entertaining, be it among Europeans, White than herself; the voice of aloha! n as she was blessed with a quick wit Americans, Native Americans, • Her affirmation and love for her and an insightful feel for language, Native Alaskans or Polynesians. Hawaiian heritage, the Hawaiian

06 July

K ‘Ö M OLAMU LELO AKUAHINE

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE KOLAMU ‘ÖLELO MAKUAHINE

He mau mele ho‘omana‘o aloha

He aloha kümäkena ho‘i ë ho‘i kümäkena aloha He Loving tributes to Kupuna Kauahipaula and Tütü Hale

He Inoa no Kauahipaula

na Adrian Kamali‘i läua ‘o Hi‘ilani Shibata, Hui Ho‘oulu Inc.

Auë, auë, auë Grief stricken, woe, sadness of our loss Ua hala akula o ‘Elikapeka Kauahipaula Elizabeth Kauahipaula has passed away Uë ka lani, uë ka ‘öpua Our heavens weep, our clouds pour Ua ho‘omana iä mäkou me ka ‘ölelo ‘öiwi You strengthened us with our native tongue Nou ka hana e ao nä ‘öpio It is your work that has enlightened our youth Hiamoe e ka wahine aloha Sleep, now, our beloved lady Hele ‘oe i ke ala ho‘i ‘ole mai Travel on the path of no return

He Inoa no Wahinemaika‘i

na Adrian Kamali‘i läua ‘o Hi‘ilani Shibata, Hui Ho‘oulu Inc.

Helele‘i ka ua, ka waimaka The rain and tears fall from above Uë‘o Kulanihäko‘i, kaumaha nö Kulanihäko‘i sheds tears, saddened Ua hele ‘o Wahinemaika‘i i ke ala ho‘i ‘ole mai Tütü Hale has gone on the path of no return Ua a‘o aku me kou leo ‘olu‘olu You taught with your pleasing voice Ua wiwo ‘ole ‘oe e ‘ölelo makuahine You spoke our mother tongue without fear E moe loa e Wahinemaika‘i You have embarked on your endless sleep, Tütü Hale E komo ‘oe i ke kau ‘ana o ka lä Join now your ancestor

Oli Aloha no Wahinemaika‘i na Kalani Meinecke

Ma ka Hikina pä mai ka lä i Kumukahi In the East the sun shines forth at Kumukahi A pä mai ä hiki loa aku i ka mole o Lehua And shines all the way to the base of Lehua Aia Lä! Aia ho‘i! Behold! Behold indeed! Mai ka pühaka mai o Kaiäkea Nui From the loins of Great Kaiäkea Me ka welo a Pe‘elua-kolo-i-ke-ao And the progeny of Pe‘elua-kolo-i-ke-ao Aia lä! Aia ho‘i! Behold! Behold indeed! Puka mai ke mamo ‘o Lilia, i ulu a‘e Came forth the descendant Lilia who grew I kö käkou Wahinemaika‘i To be our Wahinemaika‘i Aia lä! Aia ho‘i! Behold! Behold indeed! Loloa kona noho ‘ana mai, kona noho Long was her lifetime, her travels Hele ‘ana ma ia pae ‘aina o Hawai‘i nei Around the regions of Hawai‘i nei Me ka holopuni ma ka Moana Nui And across the vast Ocean. Aia lä! Aia ho‘i! Behold! Behold indeed! Änö ke alaloa ho‘i ‘ole mai Now the pathway of no return Ma ‘o Kona kai malino aku From Kona of the serene sea forth E hele mälie ‘oe Go gently Hele maluhia, Go peacefully Hele Aloha ‘oe! Go lovingly Aia lä! Aia ho‘i! Aloha wale ‘oe! Behold! Behold indeed! Love be with you

Iulai 07

O LAKINO

OLAKINO YOUR HEALTH

Kökua builds successful communities The practice of helping, sharing and depending on one another has been at the heart of successful community building ever since Hawai‘i’s early history.

By Claire Hughes, Dr.PH., R.D.

“Hilina‘i Puna, Külele ia Ka‘ü” ‘Ohana living in makai areas would the arrival of the first Hawaiians, about 1930. Puna leans and reclines on Ka‘ü kökua ‘ohana living in mauka areas Kailua’s rich and fertile land Old Kailua boasted rich fishing with seafood. Kalo, firewood and became a highly productive food grounds and reefs that provided his saying, from ‘Ölelo other mountain items, were area. The land surrounding Mt. much food. Extensive shoreline Noeau, describes a person exchanged by those living in the Olomana featured extensive ter- areas were known for ocean fishing Twho leans or depends on highlands. The kökua process has races devoted to cultivation of kalo for ‘ahi, awa, kähala, and other fish. another person. been the heart of successful com- and food crops with ample fresh Gathering of great quantities of The saying originated when prized limu lïpoa is also the history ancestors of the Ka‘ü and Puna dis- of this area. Choice fish were grown tricts, who were one extended fami- in ponds, and Kawainui grew fish ly, decided to divide their district in and mullet for the ali‘i. Many food- two, without breaking their ties related names are heard. For exam- entirely. Those living in Ka‘ü ple, oneawa means sand of the awa referred to themselves as the fish, and that area was famous for Mäkaha and those in Puna as the huge quantities of high quality ‘ö‘io Kümakaha. These names are heard fish caught there too. in chants about chiefs of Ka‘ü. In ancient times O‘ahu’s great Mary Kawena Püku‘i explains chief Kakuhihewa vacationed in the that residents of early settlements ‘Älele area, where he built a large considered themselves to be a fami- government house called Pämoa to ly, an ‘ohana. This saying describes conduct important land, genealogi- the close and dependent relation- cal work and an extensive variety of ship that existed between the Puna education for the people. Many and Ka‘ü districts, where her family heiau, an adze quarry, fish ponds, a lived. Considering the history of race course, a canoe landing and early Hawaiian arrival, closely several burial grounds were found bonded ‘ohana living in one area in developing Kailua. Most of these would be an expected outcome. Kökua in action — “‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia — no task is too big when done have been destroyed. ‘Alalä, a nat- The ancestors arrived in self-suffi- together by all.” This ‘ölelo no‘eau collected by Kawena Püku‘i is exemplified in ural rock shrine located in Lanikai, cient units, bringing all types of fishpond restoration on Moloka‘i. Photo: Walter Ritte was part of the ‘Alalä heiau. A rock tools, plants, and skills, such as formation from the heiau remains farmers, fishermen, canoe builders, munity building ever since water coming from the mountains and now bears the Lanikai sign. It is tapa makers, kahuna, and others, Hawai‘i’s early history. The history nearby. Difficult to visualize today said that Küali‘i, the great O‘ahu that were needed to set up a flour- of early Hawaiians clearly demon- were at least five kuleana existing chief, was born on this heiau in the ishing settlement. Although not of strates what diligent, persevering, mauka of Kawainui area, watered 1600s. Ka‘öhao was renamed by a blood relationship at the time of hard-working and considerate peo- by springs and a stream from Mt. realtor who conjured up “Lanikai,” arrival, after many generations of ple they were. Collaborative living Olomana. Additional kuleana to the thinking that meant “heavenly sea.” living in one area, blood ties would created productive and thriving vil- side of Kawainui were watered by Kailua has changed in the last 400 undoubtedly have occurred. lages that expanded and filled large the stream connecting Kawainui years, and its past is difficult to see. Kökua is the practice of helping, geographical areas. and Ka‘elepulu ponds. Two addi- This glimpse of history gives us sharing and depending on one An excellent example of a flour- tional kuleana flanked Ka‘elepulu. greater appreciation for the work another. Kökua strengthened and ishing community that eventually A Waimänalo kupuna was able to and achievements of early maintained bonds within ‘ohana became an important seat of gov- name nearly two dozen terrace sec- Hawaiians. n and community relationships. ernmental activities exists on tions in lower Olomana area that O‘ahu’s windward side. Soon after were devoted to wetland kalo, until

Nationhood family day set for Sept. 7

ark your calendar for a “pause for “family time,” current legal threats to the cause” on Sunday Sept. 7 and Hawaiian programs and indigenous rights “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha no Mbring the ‘ohana down to mean that what we do about these issues Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand for a day of today will affect our mo‘opuna for genera- family fun and information about the vital tions to come. As the popular phrase goes, nä Keiki” Family Fun Day issues facing the Hawaiian community “It’s a käkou thing” — that is, it is for all today. of us to address together. Sunday Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. An upcoming all-day celebration called “This is really a day for people to come “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha no nä Keiki” — “To together and share their mana‘o,” says Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand Raise a Beloved Nation for the Children” OHA Director of Planning, Research and — will feature music, hula and other Evaluation Richard Pezzulo, who is spear- For more information, call 594-0219 entertainment; rides and games; cultural heading the family day event, “and to have displays; crafts demonstrations and booths; a great time together while showing sup- Food and crafts vendors: To partici- and plenty ‘ono grinds, along with infor- port for the Hawaiian governance move- pate in this special day, call Reynold mational booths and presentations on the ment.” n urgent drive for Hawaiian nationhood. Freitas at 594-1941. While discussing such topics might not normally be considered part of weekend

08 July

N H Ü OU

NEWS NÜ HOU

Audubon assumes management of Waimea Valley, plans focus on ecology, culture, education

By Derek Ferrar

n June 26, the National Audubon Society officially assumed management of OO‘ahu’s Waimea Valley park, ushering in a new era for the 1,875-acre park, which has long been operated primarily as a visitor attraction. “We don’t see this as an entertainment-oriented tourist attraction anymore,” says Audubon’s Waimea project manager, local nature educator Diana King. “Instead, it’s going to be a cultural, ecological and educational experience for every- one.” In 2001, the City and County of Honolulu moved to acquire Waimea through condemnation, after the park’s previous owner placed it in bank- ruptcy. Several months ago, the city awarded a 30-year, $1-per-year management contract to Audubon, an international conservation group that plans to run the site as one of its network of Audubon Centers, devoted to “getting people out into nature and helping them create positive, last- ing experiences.” Many of Audubon’s goals for the valley involve long-term projects — such as protecting archaeo- logical features, replanting native forest and developing a cultural and environmental learning Waimea Valley under Audubon’s care will enjoy protection of its archaeological sites and native forest and will center — but some changes will be immediately become the site of a cultural and environmental learning center. Photo: Scott Foster & Associates visible. For one thing, Audubon has lowered admission rates from $25 to $5 for adult resi- Audubon’s management contract is on month-to- students of all ages studying Hawaiian anthropol- dents, and $8 for visitors. With its emphasis on month terms. ogy, history, culture, language, biology and self-guided immersion in nature, Audubon has Honolulu City Councilman Romy Cachola has wayfinding.” also ended the park’s longstanding cliff-diving said that once the condemnation issues are “Waimea is one of the few places, particularly and hula shows, as well as tram rides to the falls resolved, he would like to see the Office of on O‘ahu, where it’s possible to experience a vir- and other activities. Hawaiian Affairs purchase the valley from the tually intact ahupua‘a,” says at-large Trustee John For the moment, however, Audubon’s tenure in city. In 1991, when the city first took possession, Waihe‘e IV, who has advocated having OHA pur- Waimea remains tenuous, since permanent title to OHA’s Board of Trustees voted to explore acqui- chase the valley for the city’s $5.1 million price. the valley is still unresolved. The city’s $5.1 mil- sition of the valley, but any new action on the “It’s a place that is not only special to Hawaiians, lion condemnation price has been challenged by matter would have to be re-examined by the cur- but non-Hawaiians from anywhere can easily see the previous owner, New York financier Christian rent board. how important it is.” Wolffer, and a court trial on the matter starts July OHA has published a “Cultural Vision If OHA were to purchase the valley, terms of 7. If the court rules that the valley’s fair market Statement” for the valley that includes surveys the city contract would require that Audubon’s value is higher than the condemnation price, the and preservation of historic sites, propagation of 30-year-lease would remain in effect. Whether or property could revert to Wolffer, and Audubon’s the existing Hawaiian gardens, re-introduction of not that comes to pass, says King, Audubon is lease would be void. native species and the use of the valley as a hoping that OHA will be part of the valley’s Until the condemnation case is resolved, “hands-on, life-long education center for cultural steering committee. n

Negotiations begin in Waiköloa ceded lands dispute

By Sterling Kini Wong the community’s desire to see a fair resolution of the longstanding dispute. f the Board of Land and Natural Resources More than 100 people participated in “Lei (DLNR) and the owners of the land under a Day,” in which community members held hands IWest Hawai‘i island resort are unable to to outline the boundaries of the 1.8 acres of reach an agreement to resolve the 17-year dis- ceded lands to pressure the BLNR to reconsider pute over the resort’s utilization of ceded lands, a land swap as a form of compensation for the the BLNR will prepare for eviction. Rothstein Jerry Photo: illegal use of the land. This decision came as part of BLNR Rothstein said this is the first time the BLNR s June 13 unanimous approval of a three-per- has given a land lease equal consideration to a son appraisal process. The purpose of the land exchange. “There is a bright light resulting appraisal process is to arrive at an agreed upon from all the things we’ve done,” Rothstein said. value of the ceded lands being utilized by the “We are making progress.” In October, the BLNR approved, in concept, a Hilton Waiköloa Village Resort to determine a Community members participating in “Lei Day” at land exchange or a lease. Waiköloa form human chain outlining the boundaries land exchange for the filled land, a perpetual, Alan Murakami, litigation director of the of the ceded lands occupied rent-free by the resort. non-exclusive, easement for the submerged Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., said that if an lands and the payment of back rent for the filled in a heartbeat,” Murakami said. agreement cannot be made the BLNR should lands from 1986 in compensation for the resort‘s Jerry Rothstein of Public Access Shoreline follow through with an eviction. utilization of the land. Hawai‘i (PASH) said that the community’s “If these were Hawaiians illegally using the efforts in events such as the June 7 “Lei Day,” at land the SWAT team would have been on them See WAIKÖLOA on page 15 the Hilton Waiköloa successfully demonstrated

Iulai 09 2003 IULAI JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai‘i’s area code, 808, is only included in non-O‘ahu phone numbers.

Sat., Jul 5 — an innovative new program called Village Resort, craft vendors, cham- et. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hawai‘i "Nahenahe: Sweet Melodies of pagne dinner with Hawaiian music, Volcanoes National Park. Free. For Aloha Festivals Frank B. Hawai‘i," utilizing technology to chant and hula performances. 3-8 information, call 808-985-6011 or Shaner Falsetto Contest provide access to learners world- p.m. Kona Village Resort. $75 ($65 visit nps.gov/havo on the web. wide. The series will explore the advance). Call 808-929-8700 for Hawaiian language through mele reservations. Join KINE Radio personality and Kumu Ekela Kanï‘aupi‘o-Crozier (song) to be broadcast live at comedian Frank B. Shaner as con- (below) and her special guest Robert www.hawaiian105.com. Broadcasts testants belt out their best high-reg- Sat., Jul 12 — Uluwehi Cazimero (right) discuss the use begin at noon Hawai‘i Standard ister falsetto, a vocal art form that of language through mele in Time, 3 p.m. Pacific, 4 p.m. Hawai‘i Volcanoes dates back to when Hawaiian “Nahenahe,” a brand-new, online Mountain, 5 p.m. Central and 6 p.m. National Park 22nd women were forbidden to sing pub- Hawaiian language series using Eastern Time. Free. To register, log licly. 7 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. Hawaiian songs as the medium of on to www.hawaiian105.com or call Annual Cultural Festival Tickets are $35, $27, and $22 ($5 instruction. Photo: Kamehameha Schools 842-8789. From the neighbor off if you have an Aloha Festival islands or the Continental U.S., call A cultural festival including Ribbon). For information, call 589- 1-800-842-4682, extension 8789. music by Pandanus Club, Diana Aki 1771. Forms may be requested via email & Friends, and Kilauea. There will to [email protected]. be traditional demonstrations, lei Wed., Jul 9 & Jul 23 — making, poi pounding, wood and Hawaiian lessons live on Sat., Jul 12 — stone carving, and much more. You can even learn how to trace your the Internet Nä Leo Mana o ke Oli Hawaiian genealogy! Festival goers

are advised to bring sunscreen,

Kamehameha Schools’ Distance First Hawaiian Chant Concert hat, sunglasses, a ground mat, Learning Department has developed featuring a walking tour of Kona snacks, water and a rain jack-

K H ÜIKAWÄ ANANA

HANANA KÜIKAWÄ SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE

Keiki Hula brings long unseen mele for Lili‘uokalani to light

By Manu Boyd mämane blossoms, palapalai fern and the rising sun at Kumukahi dot these mele. ince 1976, the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki “I have no preconceived expectations of the Hula Competition has been attracting hula,” said Bacon. “I leave that up to the kumu Syoung dancers and their hälau to what has hula to interpret. Some reflect the mele one way, become the longest running children’s hula and others, another. But it’s getting harder and event to date. Organized by the Kalihi-Pälama harder to find mele that are fit for children. We Culture and Arts Society, the popular event also stay away from subjects that are better suited for has a hand in reviving old mele or chants that adults. These kids are too young for mele that have not been seen or heard for generations. suggest ‘this and that,’” Bacon chuckled. Competition judge and cultural icon Patience Kalihi-Pälama Executive Director Itagaki, Nämaka Bacon, known to many as “Aunty Pat,” along with Nathan Näpökä who also judges the has again shared two mele from the collection competition, helped in combing through the of her “hänai,” Mary Kawena Püku‘i. “Mahiki” Püku‘i collection at Bacon’s Mänoa home for this and “Ke Anu i Waimea,” required for the year’s mele. “We tried to visualize movement kaikamahaine (girls) and keikikäne (boys) divi- based on the poetry and select mele we think the sions respectfully, honor Queen Lili‘uokalani The girls of Hälau Kamuela in their award-winning perfor- kumu can work with,” Itagaki explained. Other with references to Hawai‘i island sites, particu- mance in Keiki Hula 2002. Hälau ‘o Kamuela finished in larly in Waimea. Imagery of water sipping birds, first place for Hula Kahiko. See KEIKI HULA on page 17

10 July RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS

Rupert Tripp Jr.: “For an Audience of Nanea: “Desert Isle” — Las Vegas Waena Boyz: “Get Up and Dance” Richard Ho‘opi‘i: “Ululani” — Leo One” — This Hilo-born Hawaiian sings transplants make up the seven- — Dane Patao, Uti Lama, Byron ki‘eki‘e, or falsetto, gets higher and Tabangucura, Ransen Camara, praise to Ke Akua for his many bless- member “Nanea” in a long dis- higher with Rick Ho‘opi‘i’s solo featur- Anthony Crisologo and Shane Patao ings of life, family and love. The former tance tribute to their homeland. ing a number of Hawaiian oldies, and serve up pure reggae. Several origi- member of Nalu maintains smooth “Nani Manoa” is among classics a hïmeni favored by members of the featured, and the title cut, “Desert nals by Dane Patao. Produced by Kahakuloa Protestant Church. vocals and haunting guitar. All songs Isle” is an orignial by Frank Corpuz Steve Hicks and David Covington. Produced by The Mountain Apple based on Holy Scripture. Produced by Sr. Produced by Frank Corpuz Sr. Company. God and LL Production.

Sat., July 12 — Sat., Jul 12 - Sun., Jul 13— of hula. Thirteen halau hula will grace the earth- Nänäikapono Pacific Handcrafters en hula mound under the Scholarship Lü‘au. Guild 29th Annual decades-old monkeypod trees. Enjoy crafts, kapa- Summer Festival making, lauhala-weaving, Join members of the ipu-make-and-take, lomi Nänäikapono Hawaiian Civic Club A festival of fine arts & crafts lomi massage, traditional at their annual scholarship open to the public, with pottery, Hawaiian games, food, and fundraiser lü‘au. ‘Ono Hawaiian wood, clothing, glass, jewelry, so much more! Bring beach food, auction, and entertainment seed leis, Japanese style bags, mats or low-back chairs. 8-4 by Keoni & Friends, Keawe Hälau I Ka Wëkiu performs at Prince Lot polymer clay art, folk art, metal p.m. Moanalua Gardens. Lopes, Kumu Hula O’Brien Eselu sculpture, miniature Hawaiian Free. For information, call and Ke Kai o Kahiki, Kumu Hula hula ornaments, and fish hook Traditional 839-5334. n Ku‘ualohanui Kauli‘a and Ka Pä pendants. There will be a Native & Contemporary drumming Kü Kaiäulu. 12 - 4 p.m. Nänäkuli. Hawaiian plant education and sale, categories. Festival participants $25 adults, $15 keiki. For informa- massage tent, bonsai demonstra- can enjoy a weekend of great tion, call 668-8449, or 668-8711. tion, martial arts demonstration, Tahitian entertainment, browse Food and entertainment featuring through an array of Polynesian arts smooth jazz by Bo Evans. Sat. 9-5 and crafts, savor delicious local p.m. and Sun. 9-4 p.m. Thomas foods and win prizes. Kukui KWO CALENDAR Square Park. Free. For informa- Groove Pavilion. $5 a day or $12 tion, call 841-0171. for a 3-day pass. Children under 6 Ka Wai Ola o OHA are free. 808-821-1299. accepts information on special Fri., Jul 18 - Sun., Jul 20 — events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian Heiva I Kaua'i Sat., Jul 19 — 26th Annual Prince Lot community, such as: fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, The 2nd annual Heiva I Hula Festival sports events, etc. Please submit Kaua‘i is an interna- information and color photos by tional Tahitian Dance This award-winning annual the 15th of the month prior to the Competition featur- event is the state's oldest and date of your event. ing solo and group largest non-competitive exhibition performances, plus Ka Wai Ola o OHA

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M ‘A ELE ILANA

ISLAND MUSIC SCENE MELE ‘AILANA

Salazar reflects all that makes Hawai‘i special in her musics

By Manu Boyd giving the historical walking tours Theresa Owana La‘anui Wilcox, is which can take up to two hours, I credited as the composer inger/guitarist Owana Salazar has a lot also help with fund raising,” she of the classic “Uluhua going on. She resides on Maui where she said. Wale Au” which Salazar Sperforms at numerous functions and spends But history aside, Salazar is recorded on an earlier pro- a good deal of time sharing and celebrating hailed as a slack-key master, and ject. Hawaiian history, something her family has done she has the distinction of being Salazar makes her haku for generations. Of royal descent herself, Owana the only recognized female steel mele debut with “Kapalua,” Ka‘ohelelani Mähealani-rose Salazar commits guitar player in Hawai‘i. Her a Hawaiian language song time and energy to The Friends of Moku‘ula, a latest CD, “Wahine Slack ‘N with ‘umeke (Tahitian Lahaina-based organization seeking to preserve Steel,” earned her the coveted ‘ukulele) accompaniment. “I the now-covered-up royal residence of Nä Hökü Hanohano Award for was playing at a hotel one Kamehameha III, originally established in the island contemporary album of night, and it was really quiet 1600s during the reign of paramount Maui ali‘i the year in May. That honor, — almost boring. But I could- Pi‘ilani. long overdue, acknowledges not only her n’t allow myself to be bored “Working with the Friends group is awesome. diverse guitar savvy, but her outstanding vocals with all that natural beauty The Moku‘ula royal compound was in the middle as one of the top Hawaiian sopranos of all time. around, so I looked out to the ocean and started of a large pond, Mokuhinia. National Geographic Her pitch and tone are impeccable, and her love singing phrases. I repeated them over and over, calls it the archaeological find of the century. of music as nurtured by her family is always Everything is intact,” said Salazar. “Aside from apparent. Her great-grandmother, Princess See SALAZAR page 17

Iulai 11

P ÄHEONA

PÄHEONA ART IN HAWAI‘I ‘Kü’ë: People, Land and Sea’

Photojournalist Ed Greevy traces birth, evolution of Hawaiian sovereignty movement

By Naomi Sodetani

andbag tucked neatly in the crook of her arm, a demure old local woman rests her Humbrella against the sidewalk. She could be waiting for the bus, but for the sign gripped in her other hand that reads: “Stop Evictions.” Her gaze, weary yet hopeful, emanates from a picture taken at a 1970s demonstration by photojournalist Ed Greevy. Spanning more than three decades of political activism in Hawai‘i, an exhibition of Greevy's work — “Kü‘ë: People, Land and Sea” — runs through July 13 at the Academy of Arts Center at Linekona. “Any photojournalist can record a scene, but what makes Ed’s work stand apart is its resonance and poetry,” says Academy of Arts Center Curator Carol Khewhok. In 1967, the L.A.-born Greevy moved to Hawaiian nationalist Kalani Ohelo speaks at a 1971 Save Our Surf - Kökua Hawai‘i demonstration against evic- tions in Kälama Valley. The “Huli” sign conveys the position of Kökua Hawai‘i: to overturn the system. An upheld Hawai‘i after being groomed for corporate suc- poi pounder symbolizes the people’s determined resistance to cultural displacement. Photo: Ed Greevy cess in a New York insurance firm and then doing a stint in advertising photography. His first foray into photojournalism came in 1970, when he doc- tance, and in many cases, their defeat. His com- umented Save Our Surf's efforts to save O‘ahu’s mitment really needs to be acknowledged.” surfing areas from planned developments. “I went “I felt it was important to show Ed’s work now, out of curiosity, and my political understanding because it resonates so much with current began to awaken,” says Greevy, who majored in events,””gallery director Khewhok says. “It’s a political science in college. reminder that you Public uprisings against can’t just sit back. If development and disposses- you don’t like what’s sion were then occurring on going on, you need every island, and Greevy to stand up for your was always there at rallies, views, as dangerous protest marches, fundrais- as that might be.” ers and evictions. “Through “My camera is a Ed’s pictures, we see the tool that I use to human agony that was cre- advance political ated by the efforts of the beliefs,” Greevy state, the counties and says. His images are developers after statehood on the cusp of to transform Hawai‘i into greater exposure. In nothing but a tourist spot,” December, Greevy’s says Hawaiian leader, poet Creative collaborators Trask and Greevy works will be show- and scholar Haunani-Kay Photo: Naomi Sodetani cased among those of Trask, who wrote the cap- photographers repre- tions accompanying Greevy’s photographs in the senting 50 states in the “Only Skin Deep” exhibit “Kü‘ë” exhibit. at the prestigious International Center for Greevy and Trask jointly selected the shots for Photography in New York. A publisher at the the exhibit — no easy task, given the roughly reception also broached the possibility of a book 60,000 photos he has shot since 1970. The two project featuring a larger sampling of Greevy’s first met in 1978, when both were helping Sand work and Trask’s writing. Island fishing families resist eviction. Demeaned Meanwhile, the June 16 opening reception for as “squatters” in the media, “they were asserting the “Kü‘ë” exhibit served as something of a their right to live on the shoreline and fish,” reunion for activists who took part in the commu- Greevy recalls. nity struggles depicted in the framed black-and- In one of Greevy’s pictures from that unsuc- white photographs lining the hall. Young exhibit- cessful struggle, a man steers a tiny skiff away goers stared at scenes of a history they never from Mokauea Island. Behind him on the horizon, knew; some of the communities in the photos no billowing smoke and flames engulf the wood and longer even exist. But under the potent, witness- canvas structures that had housed his fishing com- ing eye of Greevy’s lens, their impassioned strug- Top: Musician and Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana munity, which the state burned down. “These are gles live on. founder George Helm plays at a 1972 benefit con- the images that historians 100 years from now cert at the Waikïkï Shell. Helm's later disappearance When only a few friends and family remained, along with Kimo Mitchell while occupying will want,” Trask says, “not those thousands of plastic cups filled with juice were raised, as Trask Kaho‘olawe to protest Navy bombing of the island pictures of beautiful volcanoes that romanticize fondly toasted: “To Ed Greevy, my friend and became an emotional turning point in the struggle and mythologize Hawai‘i. These are people in comrade, and Hawai‘i’s greatest photographer.” for Hawaiian rights. extreme conditions; they’re going to be evicted, Under the justice-seeking gaze of her late moth- Above: The agony of dispossession shows on the their houses are going to be smashed. But Ed was er, Tütü Patacsil — the old woman in the “Stop faces of a Sand Island fishing camp resident and his always respectful, very unobtrusive in pho- Eviction” photo — Josephine Patacsil softly son as they join a group of residents educating tographing them as human beings in their resis- added: “Mahalo, Ed, for capturing our history.” n tourists in Waikïkï about the plight of the Hawaiian people. Photos: Ed Greevy

12 July

K ‘Ö M OLAMU LELO AKUAHINE

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE KOLAMU ‘ÖLELO MAKUAHINE TAONGA PUORO Nä mea ho‘okani kahiko a ka Mäori

Na Manu Boyd I Hawaiki na anö e Ngatoroirangi ömaika‘i käkou ka Hawai‘i i I ona tuahine Te Hoata u Te Pupu ka hikina mai o nä hoahänau Pno ka hema mai, nona ka E hü ra i Tongariro ka mahana i taku kiri ‘äina o ke ao kea loa, ‘o ia nö ho‘i Ngärangi mai ra anö näna i märaena ‘o Aotearoa. Ho‘olälä ‘ia e ke Kikowaena Mo‘omeheu o nä Kula Ko Pihanga te wahine, ai ua, ai hau Kamehameha ka ‘Aha Mana Maoli Ai Marangai ki te muri e ma Honolulu nei i këlä mahina aku nei. ‘O ke kumuhana nui o ia ‘aha, Kokiri ‘o ka hö‘oia ‘ana i nä ëwe kahiko e Me ku‘una no Aotearoa mai hïpu‘u ana i nä ‘öiwi o ka moana nui äkea. He pilina maika‘i a pa‘a ka wawä o ke kai a me ke ku‘i o ka kö käkou ipu heke ‘ole. Wahi a pono ko ka Hawai‘i me ka Mäori hekili. Ke ho‘okani ‘ia nä taonga ka mo‘olelo, ma mua o ka hui mai ke au kahiko a hiki nö i këia püoro, hiki ke lohe ‘ia nä leo o nä (häläwai) ‘ana ma ka märae, wä. küpuna i hala. lawe ‘ia ka hue puruhau e ka Polo‘ai ‘ia nä laekahi mo‘omeheu Hana ‘ia nä taonga püoro me ka tohunga (kahuna) i ka nahele a Mäori mai ke Kulanui o Waikato ma iwi, ka lä‘au, ka hue, ke kaula, ka karakia (pule, oli) me ka ‘upo‘i i Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa, ‘o Hoturoa pounamu (pöhaku ‘öma‘oma‘o), ka hemo ‘ia, ‘upo‘i hou, lawe i ka Barclay-Kerr, ‘o Matiu Dickson a pöhaku a me nä ‘ili‘ili. He ‘ano hui, hemo hou a puia ka hale Ua hö‘ike ‘o Rangiiria i ka porotiti ‘o Rangiiria Hedley. Me ia wahine hökio ke “koauau,” a wahi a ka hälawai me nä ‘uhane o ka nahele. Synopsis: Last month, the ‘Aha Ke pau, ‘upo‘i hou ‘ia ka ipu i piha Mana Maoli, sponsored by the me nä “korero” (‘ölelo) maika‘i o Kamehameha Schools’ Culture ka hälawai, a lawe hou ‘ia i ka Center Project, brought three nahele e ku‘u aku ai ma laila. Mäori cultural experts from Hoihoi loa nö. Aotearoa to Honolulu for a week- Ho‘ohana ‘ia ka “porotu” me ka long symposium. Hoturoa Barclay- iwi ka‘upu/mölï a ua like kona leo Kerr, Matiu Dickson and Rangiiria me ka leo manu. Ho‘okani ‘ia ka Hedley of Waikato University pre- “nguru” me ka hanu ihu, ‘ano like sented forums on Mäori law, land me ko käkou ‘ohe hano ihu. Ua like trusts, protocol, history and more. A

Pa‘i ki‘i ‘ia e Sterling WongSterling e ‘ia ki‘i Pa‘i kona leo nahenahe me ka pule. ‘O presentation on “nga taonga ka “porotiti” he la‘au ia e ho‘oniniu püoro” at the Kamakaküokalani ana me ke kaula, a like kona leo me Center for Hawaiian Studies fea- ka makani. (Aia ka porotiti e tured Rangiiria Hedley speaking on ho‘ohana ‘ia e Rangiiria i ke ki‘i o traditional Mäori instruments. luna). “The pleasing sounds of these ‘O ha‘awina nui o ia hö‘ike‘ike, taonga püoro are the voices of our ‘o ia nö ka hö‘ihi i ho‘okau ‘ia ma tupunga (ancestors). These musical Ua hui pü mai ka Hawai‘i a me ka Mäori ma nä panela a me nä hö‘ike‘ike o ka luna o nä taonga püoro, me kona traditions connect us with our ‘Aha Mana Maoli: Mäpuana deSilva, Jamie Fong, Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, Kim kani, he leo kapu nö ia o nä küpuna. land,” she said. The mele above Barclay-Kerr, Rangiiria Hedley, Randie Fong, Matiu Dickson and Mähealani Mahalo ka Hawai‘i i ka ‘olu‘olu, ka opened the evening’s presentation, Chang. lokomaika‘i a me ka no‘eau o ko connecting Hawai‘i and Aotearoa käkou po‘e hoahänau no ka ‘äina o in ancestral bond. n ‘o Rangiiria käkou e maha iki ai, e mo‘olelo, ua ho‘ohana ‘ia ke ke ao kea loa. Aloha nui nö. apo a nanea i kona ‘ike ku‘una i nä koauau mua me ka iwi ‘ïlio. mea ho‘okani kahiko o kona po‘e Loa‘a ‘ekolu puka e ‘oko‘a ai ke kupuna, he “taonga püoro” ka inoa. kani, a ua kapa ‘ia nä puka me nä He mamo ‘o Rangiiria na ka inoa o Mäui me kona mau pöki‘i. ‘ohana Ngati Tuwharetoa. Ma mua, He akua ‘o Hinepütehue nona ua a‘o ‘o ia i ke Kohanga Reo (ke ka ho‘omaluhia. ‘O ka hue (ipu) kaikua‘ana o ko käkou Pünana kona kinolau, a ho‘ohana ‘ia nä Leo). Ua a‘o ‘ia ‘o ia e kona kumu, taonga püoro me nä hue nui a me ‘o Hirini Melbourne, he kanaka i nä hui iki. ‘O ka mu‘o o ka hue, hö‘ihi nui ‘ia no kona na‘auao. ‘o ia ke kumu o nä hö‘ailona o nä Hoihoi mai ho‘i kau käna i mea i kälai ‘ia ma ka Märae. Kapa hö‘ike‘ike aku ai ma ka Hälau o ‘ia ia mu‘o he “Kowhaiwhai.” Haumea ma ke Kikowaena Hawai‘i Ho‘ohälike ‘ia ka ulu ana o ka hue ‘o Kamakaküokalani: me ka whakapapa, ‘o ia ka Ua ‘ölelo mai ‘o ia, i këia wä, ‘o mo‘okü‘auhau. ‘Ano like ka ke kïkä ka pila ho‘okani kümau a ka “rarä” me ka ‘ulï‘ulï, he hue Mäori. Ua no‘ono‘o ‘o ia, “he aha ia li‘ili‘i i ho‘opiha ‘ia me nä anoano i pili ai nä waiata (mele) a me nä a i ‘ole nä ‘ili‘ili. No ke ona manu haka (hula) o nä küpuna. Mai laila ka “poiawhiwhio,” he hue i pa‘a ‘o Rangiiria i ho‘omaka ai i kona ‘ia me ke kaula lö‘ihi a pühihio ala noi‘i nöwelo. Wahi äna, he aho ana ma luna o ke po‘o. ‘O ka nä taonga püoro – nä loina mele – e “ororuarangi” he hue me ka leo e ho‘opili ana i ke kanaka me kona lapa‘au ka po‘e ‘öma‘ima‘i, a he ‘äina. Ho‘omähu‘i ana nä mea kökua ia kani no ka lapa‘au iwi ho‘okani i ka leo o nä manu like haki. ‘ole, ka makani, ka holo a ka wai, ‘Ano like ka “hue puruhau” me Iulai 13 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘Elele

Haunani Apoliona, MSW Words of kupuna are a challenge to Nä Chairperson Trustee, At-large ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino to accomplish unity

Editor's note: This month, Kü au i ka pono kü kupuna, a positive name means that affecting Hawaiians happening Trustee Haunani Apoliona presents He mele na ‘öiwi ‘ölino. it’s your expectation that a person 6,000 miles away in Washington, her mana‘o as shared with the par- Kü! or a group of people will grow to do D.C., in the Congress of the United ticipants in last month's 'Aha 'Öpio the things the name meant.” She States relating to federal recogni- o OHA, an annual Hawaiian lead- Nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino calls upon us says, “It is my expectation of giving tion for Hawaiian people. Also, ership conference for high school individually and collectively to that name to the project, (it) was to there is in the federal Court of this juniors. In order to accommodate work for the betterment of have the children, the families — to district, housed at the Prince Kühiö her remarks, Trustee Oz Stender Hawaiians, to work for the empow- be people with knowledge and wis- building, just blocks from here, liti- has made his column space avail- erment of Hawaiians in self-deter- dom in everything they do or in gation by 16 plaintiffs who seek to able. mination and towards successful every aspect.” have the Federal courts declare Hawaiian governance. As descen- “To be people with knowledge Hawai‘i statute and Constitution loha nui kakou, e nä ‘öiwi dants of our one common ancestor and wisdom in everything they do and Congressional laws, addressing ‘ölino. The sixteenth annu- we are bound together, whether liv- in every aspect,” these words of Hawaiian needs, unconstitutional Aal ‘Aha ‘Öpio, Nä ‘Öiwi ing in our homeland or elsewhere. Aunty Malia direct the course for — and these 16 plaintiffs are litigat- ‘Ölino o OHA, a week-long youth As people seeking wisdom, whether our work for our lifetime. Your ing to terminate Hawaiian home- legislative/executive experience for kama‘äina or malihini, compassion- week together, at ‘Aha ‘Öpio will steads and ceded land revenue ben- Hawaiian `opio from throughout the ate and unified in support of compel you to develop your knowl- efits due Hawaiians that they char- State has been completed. In addi- Hawaiian advancement, we are uni- edge and wisdom to create, to acterize as “race-based.” The tion to leaders selected from among fied in our efforts to accomplish debate, to deliberate, and to decide Hawaiian community is at a signifi- the delegates, past and present, good works. Embrace and live the on proposed “public policy.” Your cant crossroads again. While lead- Governor Lingle, Trustee Waihe‘e spirit of nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino. Share and work must be balanced by knowl- ers like me, OHA Trustees, and myself were provided the extend its message. Stand in unified edge — the gathering, analyzing, Governor Lingle, Administrator opportunity to address the 2003 del- effort. Aunty Malia Craver, of the and organizing of facts; AND the Nämu‘o, and many, many, many egates. The following are excerpts Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s wisdom — applying compassion, countless others are on the front from my remarks. Center who created the name principles, spiritual and cultural line of these issues balancing Nä‘Öiwi ‘Ölino says, “on the name values, ethics, aloha, ‘iike pono, knowledge and wisdom in our daily E ö, e na ‘öiwi ‘ölino ‘eä of the group.... I named the project ‘ölelo pono, ha‘aha‘a, ahonui, and deliberations and decision-making, Na pulapula a Häloa ‘eä nä ‘öiwi ‘ölinolino, and when you vision to shape your collective deci- it is you, our emerging generation Mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau ‘eä think of the word ‘ölino there’s so sion-making. of leaders, that must prepare well Puni ke ao mälamalama ‘eä many meanings — brilliance, glit- As maturing leaders, just know for your kuleana to create the future Kü‘ë au i ka hewa kü‘ë tering, gleaming, shine, and bril- that as you do your work here in for our people and the wellbeing of Kü au i ka pono kü liant. It’s a positive name — and these legislative chambers — there our native nation. Kü‘ë au i ka hewa kü‘e you know with our Hawaiian is similar public policy debates See APOLIONA on page 15

Rowena Akana A process for nationhood returns Trustee, At-large to Akaka Bill

no‘ai käkou… cial “roll” (list) of those who can to all Hawaiians on the certified roll Regulatory Act. directly trace their ancestry to and an election held to ratify them. As you can imagine, the process A indigenous Hawaiians who resided Additional elections may be held by outlined above will take many years in Hawaii on or before Jan. 1, 1893, Hawaiians on the certified roll to to complete. The organic governing During OHA’s trip to Washington, or those who were eligible during elect officers of the new Native documents alone will probably need D.C., in mid-May, I was pleased to 1921 for the programs authorized Hawaiian governing entity. The to be revised several times before it learn that the Akaka Bill was by the Hawaiian Homes Interim Governing Council will is ratified by the Hawaiian people. amended to include a process for Commission Act. then be terminated after the elected In the meantime, those who want to federal recognition. The language Once the roll has been finalized officers take office. be involved should prepare now by describing the process makes it by the Department of the Interior, The new Native Hawaiian govern- gathering their documentation to clear that we will not be obligated members of the final roll who are ing entity may then submit their rat- join the roll and consider whether to to follow it exactly, word-for-word. over the age of 18 may run to serve ified organic governing documents get involved by running for the It is merely a suggestion based on on an Interim Governing Council. to the Secretary of the Interior to be Interim Governing Council. the process that the U.S. Candidates elected to the Interim certified. Once recognized by the There is much to do and OHA Department of the Interior currently Council may then conduct a refer- United States, the Native Hawaiian will be working tirelessly, to bring uses to recognize Native American endum and draft organic governing governing entity may enter into people together to make a Native tribes. documents for a Native Hawaiian negotiations with both the United Hawaiian governing entity a reality. One of the concerns I had about governing entity. The Council may States and the State of Hawai‘i to I will continue to keep you posted the first version of the 2003 Akaka also tackle questions such as the address the transfer and exercise of on any and all information regard- Bill (S.344) was that it lacked a sec- proposed criteria for citizenship, the governmental authorities over ing this important measure. tion which would allow for a fair proposed powers, privileges, immu- lands, natural resources, and other A hui hou! process for all Hawaiians to be nities, and authorities of the Native assets. included in the federal recognition Hawaiian governing entity. They Opponents of the Akaka Bill For more information, please call effort. The original bill (S.81 in may also consider the civil rights should note that S.344 does not set- Trustee Akana at 594-0204. For 2000) included a reasonable and protection of rights of citizens tle any claims against the United articles, check out Trustee Akana’s process,but it was subsequently and other issues it deems appropri- States nor does the bill authorize website at www.rowenaakana.org.n taken out in later versions. ate. the Native Hawaiian governing enti- The first step in the process out- The proposed organic governing ty to conduct gaming activities lined in the bill is to create an offi- documents can then be distributed under the Indian Gaming

14 July TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘Elele

OHA welcomes volunteers to help Dante Keala Carpenter Hawaiians in all island communities Trustee, O‘ahu

loha mai käkou! In early the Human Resources Office. well. These volunteers range from are: travel reimbursements June, I had the privilege of The Webster dictionary defines a students to retirees. Volunteer posi- (mileage, parking, bus), meal reim- Aattending a special luncheon volunteer as “one who enters into or tions include but are not limited to: bursements, insurance coverage for acknowledging OHA volunteers on offers oneself for a service of his or administrative assistants, clerical “registered” active volunteers, and the island of O‘ahu. Similar gather- her own free will.” aides, advisory board council mem- automobile liability insurance. ings were also held on the neighbor OHA volunteers assist on a wide bers, district coordinators, genealo- OHA continues to invite individu- islands to honor the specific island variety of levels. They serve as gy researchers, professional volun- als to join our Volunteer Program. volunteers. members of advisory boards, coun- teers, receptionist aides, recruiters, We can use your talents here if you Since OHA’s inception in 1978, cils, and committees such as the single task/special project volun- have the extra time to share as a vol- OHA has enjoyed and utilized the OHA Native Hawaiian Historic teers, trainers, and voter registrars. unteer. For those individuals who services of many volunteers. In fact, Preservation Council and the OHA The volunteer program also has are already part of our volunteer the efforts of the informal grass- Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan had volunteers who have come from ‘ohana, we thank you once again. If roots organization “Volunteers for Fund Board of Directors, to name a many segments of the community, you are interested in becoming a OHA” has served to introduce the few. such as individuals required to per- volunteer, please call our office at Office of Hawaiian Affairs through- The OHA Hawaiian Registry form community service or those in 594-1888 and ask to speak to our out communities in Hawai‘i. In enlists countless number of volun- transitional programs. Along with Human Resources Office. 1986, a formal volunteer program teers to assist in the enrollment of individuals who are college interns, You may also call my office to was created with the intent to pro- Hawaiians. The OHA ‘Aha ‘Opio senior citizens and other communi- assist in getting connected to the vide Hawaiians and “Hawaiians at Program relies on numerous volun- ty workers who want to fulfill their Volunteer Program. My numbers heart” the opportunity to work with teers to make the annual week-long need to help Hawaiians have partic- are: phone 594-1854, fax 594-0210 OHA staff and their clients. Today, youth conference a success. ipated in the OHA volunteer pro- and e-mail address — the OHA volunteer program is Besides major programs and pro- gram. [email protected]. A hui hou, aloha statewide, contributing 12,000 man- jects, OHA also utilizes volunteers The rewards of volunteering at pumehana. n hours of service and providing over on a daily basis for various adminis- OHA are as varied as the volun- $70,000 of “in-kind” services. trative assistance. Volunteers come teers’ contributions. Some of the OHA Volunteers are managed by in daily or many times a week as benefits of becoming a volunteer

APOLIONA from page 14 WAIKÖLOA from page 9 ers cannot agree on a value of the land, the appraisal process will end. In the not too distant future — before the end of this calendar At that point, the June 13 decision An independent appraisal that the year — Hawaiians in our homeland and elsewhere, will assemble, directed DLNR staff to proceed with state had commissioned, completed in person or by technology, to advance the formation of a Hawaiian “an eviction action” of the resort in February, valued the perpetual rent governing entity. From a roll of adult Hawaiians affirmed and occupant or to establish “accepted of the ceded lands at $192,000 a year choosing to participate, Hawaiian leadership will be chosen to values for a land exchange or lease.” and set back rent at $2 million. struggle, debate and draft governing documents for our Hawaiian The DLNR had, in fact, threatened The Hilton Waiköloa leases the government. These organic documents, will set the design and to evict the resort in Sept. 2000 when lands it occupies, which includes the operation of a Hawaiian government — a Hawaiian nation — a settlement negotiations with Lanpar disputed ceded lands, from native nation — that will be charged with administering assets stalled. Lanpar/HTL Associates. (i.e., lands, revenues and programs) for the betterment of The dispute began in 1986 when Hilton Regional Director of Public Hawaiians. These “draft documents” will need to be finally ratified developer Chris Hemmeter filled in Relations Karen Winpenny called the by Hawaiians before any implementation of the Hawaiian gover- submerged lands and several anchia- rent dispute an “issue between nance occurs. line ponds at Waiulua Bay while Lanpar and BLNR, and we wish to As maturing leaders, you must be involved. The future of building the 62-acre resort. see it resolved as expeditiously as Hawaiians and the future of Hawai‘i will be the kuleana of your In response to the development possible. generation and the six generations following. Make it your kuleana Native Hawaiian fisherman Mervin In February, Lanpar rejected a $2.7 to understand Public Law 103-150 (the Apology Bill). Make it Näpe‘ahi and the Native Hawaiian million independent appraisal of the your kuleana to understand the 2000 Report of the Department of Legal Corp. filed a complaint in U.S. ceded lands, claiming that they were Justice and the Department of the Interior — ”Mauka to Makai, District Court stating that the state standing firm to their original posi- Let the River of Justice Flow Freely.” And make it your kuleana to breached its fiduciary responsibilities tion of accepting an earlier valuation understand S.344 and HR665. And make it your kuleana to get by not protecting public lands. of the lands at $403,626. In 1998 and involved with the plan for facilitating Hawaiian governance — The state’s appraisal was complet- 2000, the property had been Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha, “to raise a beloved nation.” Prepare well, ed in accordance with the 1997 deci- appraised by the Department of Land ensure that the cultural and spiritual values passed down to us by sion of federal judge David Ezra in and Natural Resources, not by an our ancestors guides all decision making. Embrace and live the the Näpe‘ahi case ordering the state independent appraiser. spirit of nä ‘öiwi ‘olino. Share and extend the message of Nä to seek fair compensation for the The three-person appraisal process, ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino. Individually and collectively, work for the better- improper development of ceded which is non-binding, requires ment of Hawaiians, work for the empowerment of Hawaiians in lands. Lanpar to select an appraiser. If self- determination and towards successful Hawaiian governance. The 1.8-acre property includes the Lanpar’s appraisal differs from the Remember that we are descendants of one common ancestor and Waters Edge Ballroom, one of the state’s independent appraisal, a third are bound together, whether living in our homeland or elsewhere. hotel’s seven restaurants and sections appraisal will be completed by an Be compassionate and unified in support of Hawaiian advance- of the boat and tram systems. n appraiser either agreed upon by ment, unified in our efforts to accomplish good works. Live the Lanpar and the BLNR chair or one spirit of nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino; extend its message and stand together, all that is appointed by a Circuit Court. of us, in unified effort. Resist injustice, stand for what is just and If at least two of the three apprais- fair. E ö, e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino a ho‘oulu lähui aloha. 32/48 n

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H ‘ ‘O O OHUI HANA

HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nä ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA, or email [email protected]. E ola nä mamo a Häloa!

Cho — The descendants of Sin Kun Ho‘ohuli/Pa‘ahao — Descendants of July 19 at Nänäkuli Beach Park. Dad David Malo and Kahilulumoi (Lulu) Cho and Anela Kelekolio have a Ho‘ohuli Pa‘ahao and Pua Kahiewalu and Mom had eleven sons and two Kupihea are gathering family infor- reunion planned for Saturday and are scheduling a reunion July 10-13. daughters. Sons are John Jr., Jerry mation and photos in preparation for a Sunday, July 5-6, at Hönaunau Beach, If you are connected to this family or (Sam), Luke, Walter, Alex, Logan, reunion picnic scheduled for July 12 Kona. For information, contact would like information, call Joe and Charles, Charles K., Harry, Leslie, at Ala Moana Park. For information, George Cho at 488-1827, Noe Ho‘ohuli at 668-1241 or email and Raymond. Daughters are Emily call Sami Dolan at 292-4444, Mike [email protected] or Henry Cho, [email protected]. Pall and Katherine Kea. We are updat- Kelly at 247-0498, Charles at 808-328-2367, Honaunau, Kona. ing the family tree and mailing list, so Warrington Sr. at 737-4420 or Gerry Kaholo — The descendants of Lizzie if you have any knowledge and infor- Chong at 626-1833. Cockett — Our annual reunion will Likekehaulani Alapa‘i and Joseph mation regarding our ‘ohana please be held Aug. 15-17 on O‘ahu. This Eokewi Kaholo will be holding their call Leilani Makahi at 294-2707 or Mahi‘ai — A reunion is being year’s theme “E mau kuu ‘ohana, may 5th reunion at Keaukaha, Island of write her at 382 B-12 N. Vineyard planned for the descendants of Samuel our family endure” reflects the many Hawai‘i, July 18-20. This generation Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817. Kahope Mahi‘ai, born Oct. 12, 1891, generations since the first Charles of first cousins comes together to through offspring of his two wives, Cockett arrived in Lahaina and mar- honor their parents, aunts and uncles: Kekumu — A first ‘ohana reunion for Rose Ka‘ililaulani Nämilimili (b. ried into Hawaiian society. His Mona Doris Kaholo Ha‘o, Joseph the family of Horace and Leinani March 10, 1896) and Agnes Koloa numerous descendants from the lines Kaholo, James Akoni Kaholo, Julian (Kahananui) Kekumu of Wailuanui, Mauna (b. March 23, 1912). The of Joseph-William-Mary-Charles- Kahikina Kaholo, Henry Kaluihalama Ke‘anae, Maui, is planned for Aug. reunion will be held Aug. 1-2, 2003 at Elizabeth-George-Phoebe-Emily- “Kalua” Kaholo, John Kaholo, Alice 15-17, Admission Day weekend. Their Ma‘ili Beach Park, across Maliona St. Patrick are encouraged to attend. Ka‘alanuiahina Kaholo Tupinio, offspring were Nancy, Nettie, Planning meetings are held the second There will be a backyard-style barbe- Marjorie U‘ilani Kaholo Kailiana, Katherine, and Esther (Hana), Horace Saturday of each month. Call Harriet cue, an 'ohana luau, and Sunday Maggie Maka Kaholo, Alfred Eokewe Jr., Matthew and Kenneth. For more K. Mahi‘ai at 696-7232 or 294-0836 church services followed by a brunch Kaholo, Elvira Alawina Kaholo, information, contact Charlie Minewa (c). buffet. Family tree activity by Aunty Kahinawe Douness Kaholo, Mary Kaili Jr. at 808-572-5942 or Charlie Irene Bishaw and storytelling by Like Kaholo, Sally Kapiolehua Villalon Jr. at 808-242 2992 (Maui) or Nämu‘o/Simerson — Although this Kupuna Roy Benham. For more infor- Kaholo Kaleohano, Evangeline e-mail [email protected]. reunion is coordinated by the descen- mation, please call Lennox Cockett Leialoha Kaholo, Joseph Lei Kaholo, dants of John William Nämu‘o and 239-7678 or Reuben Cockett 488- Eleanor Ellen Kaholo Garcia, William Komomua — The descendants of Helen Hariett (Hattie) Simerson, our 3639 or email Reuben for a registra- Kaholo aka Daniel Kimokeo Puhi, Komomua and Ko ‘amokumoku o ancestor cousins are welcome to tion form [email protected] Larkins Lukela Kaholo and Ginger he‘e‘ia will once again gather for a come. Our family reunion on O‘ahu is Pi‘ilani Kaholo. Call Hawai‘i-Smith family reunion from Fri. Aug. 8 to scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15 Enoka — A reunion is being planned Kaleohano at 808-961-6147 or Sun., Aug. 10. Highlights of the cele- (Admission Day). RSVP notices have for the family of William and Richard Kaleohano at 808-961-4675, bration include a golf tournament and been mailed. If you ned an RSVP Margaret (Sniffen) Enoka of Ho‘ole- email: [email protected] for aloha reception, seven-course Chinese notice or additional reunion or geneal- hua, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, Labor Day information. luncheon on Saturday at the Hilton ogy information, contact Lora Kanno weekend, on Moloka‘i. For more Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, at [email protected] or write to information, contact James Butch Kanawaliwali — The descendants of picnic at Kualoa Beach Park, presen- P.O. Box 4937, Käne‘ohe, HI 96744. Enoka at 808-422-6946 or enoka- Peter Hala‘ula, aka Peter Kalua (k) tation on the family history and a [email protected] or Cheryl K. Enoka and Mele Kuluwaimakalani Ni‘ihau genealogy workshop. To order your Purdy — The children of Papa Ikua at 808-391-9651 or (w); and Benjamin Kaleo (k) and copy of the family genealogy books and Tutu Keala Purdy will be having a [email protected]. Kekai Pelio (w) of Kaua‘ula, Lahaina, and reunion T-shirts, get more infor- family reunion on July 11-13 at the Maui; are planning a family reunion mation or make your reservations for Lion’s Club at Hau Bush Beach in Halemano/Naone — A grandson of on Maui, July 4-5. Descendants of the luncheon, please contact Keoho ‘Ewa, Oahu. Their offsprings are: Henry Halemano of Waikapu, Maui Peter Kalua are Lucy Kamalu, Hattie Fujimoto at 247-4131 or at ealo- William Ulumaheihei, Margaret, and Miriam Naone of Honolulu. Pualoke, Julia Mikimiki, [email protected] . Deadline for reserva- George Kauhi, Hattie Leilehua, Andres F. Nelson (son of Rebecca Nakaikua‘ana, Peter Hala‘ula, tions is June 15. The luncheon pro- George Sr., Cecilia Kalili, Harry Halemano) is looking for family con- Bernice, Kalani, Henry Lapahuila, gram includes entertainment led by Kahuku, Daniel, Martin, Nelli, and tacts. Please email Nakapalau, Charles (Agripa) several ‘ohana members, including Wallace Halulu. For more informa- [email protected] or call 377- Ninau‘apoe, Abraham Tila, Bush Kawaikapu Hewett and Haunani tion, contact Shirley Aipa at 668 8357 3716 after 8 p.m. Kalani. Peter J. Jr. Descendants of Apoliona. OHA will be there on or Ikua Purdy at 677-4122. Kaleo are James Koanui aka Saturday with the Hawaiian Registry, Hanohano/Kuaioholani — A family Kekoanui, John Kaleo, Julia Kealo so be sure to bring your birth certifi- Rodrigues Gaspar/Lukela — Our reunion is planned in Hilo on Aug. 22- and Mary Kanawaliwali. Please call cate or a copy of it. first reunion for the family of Antonio 24. We are looking forward to gather- Momi Kalehuawehe at 808-244-9513, Rodrigues Gaspar and Minnie ing with ‘ohana members to share our Diane Amado, 808 579-9429 (Maui), Konanui — The descendants of Ha‘aha‘a Lukela, who lived in Kalihi- family information. If you have any or Ku‘ulei Kalua, 523-1690. David Marshall Konanui and Martha uka will be held Aug. 10 noon at the pictures or genealogy information, Kahaikauila Punahoa Konanui of Miramar Hotel Ballroom. Their only please contact us or join us at the Kauhi/Mae — The reunion is for the Kapaahu, Kalapana are gathering for a child was Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar reunion. Contact Betty Martin at 55 children of Robert Kauhi Mae and reunion on Aug. 1-2 at Wailoa State Sr., who married Sophia Augusta de Todd Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, 808-969- Hattie Kekipi Ka‘aiwela Mae. Park in Hilo.Their keiki include Jesus. They had seven children: 4821, or Solomon "Eddie" Hanohano Children are: Joy Kauhi, Hattie Apelehama (hanai to Kalauli ‘ohana), Manuel Gaspar Jr. (Minnie Jordan); at 89-216 Ualakahiki Pl., Nänäkuli, Kauhi, Mary Kauhi, Harry (Nahale) Keahi Konanui, David Kawika Maria (Mary) Gaspar (Ah Tuck Lum, HI 96792, 808-668-2838, or Sharon Kauhi & Neki Kauhi, along with their Konanui, Samuel Oulu Konanui, Charles Sawaguchi); Elizabeth Gaspar Moniz at P.O. Box 646, Kapa‘au, HI children and below on July 5. Catered Phillip Fred Punahoa, Mokuhalii (Harry Johnson, William Makaea 96755. party paid by individual family mem- Konanui, Luika Konanui Kaipo and Puaoi); Margaret Gaspar (John Pires); bers. (This reunion is seperate from Halaulani Konanui Stone. For infor- Bina Gaspar (Alred Souza); Peter Holualoa/Kahaunaele — The the brother of Robert Kauhi Mae mation contact Ellen Walker at ewalk- Gaspar (Margaret Freitas); Antone descendants of Papapa Holualoa and whose name is John Holi Mae). The [email protected], Jerry Konanui at Gaspar (Rosina Lake). Call Bev Emily Kahaunaele are having their reunion is not being held in Waipi‘o [email protected], Frank & Yeung, 395-5005; Luci Pikini, 941- first ‘ohana reunion on Sat., Aug. 16 nor Puhi Bay in Hilo on July 4-6. Shirley Kaipo via 7941; Julia Duarte, 239-9267; or Kay at Mä‘ili Beach Park, Wai‘anae, Contact person: Yolanda Hesia @ [email protected] or 808- Pires, 737-2916. O‘ahu. The reunion committee is 935-4759 or 640-0028. 981-2855, or Wanda Pua-Kaipo at searching for the descendants of [email protected] or 808-959- Shimooka/Kamaipiialii/Kamehonua Papapa and Emily by way of their Kawä‘auhau — A reunion is planned 3674. — The family of Shimooka, three daughters: Elizabeth (m:Joseph for July 2-5 in Miloli‘i, South Kona, Kamaipiialii and Kameehonua will Akau) Her 10 children were Joseph, for the descendants of the Kupahu - The descendants of John hold their seventh reunion at Bellows James, Sarah Waialae, Samuel, Dora Kawä‘auhau brothers. Daniel (wife: Haui and Eme Kulamanu Kupahu will Beach Park, Area B-5 on Aug. 9. Martinez, Elizabeth Griffin, Robert, Alikapeka Kaliuna; children: gather on O‘ahu in Nänäkuli, July 4-6 Contact Raymond or Ruth Shimooka, Ethel Kahili, Raymond and Norman; Wahinenui, Pahio, Kahalepö, to commemorate the 25th anniversary 487-2025. Victoria (m: George Palakiko). Her 12 Keli‘ikuli, Kahanapule, Kapeliela, of the Kupahu ‘Ohana Reunion. The children were George, Emily Kaulahao, Paula, Makia, Kekumu, reunion will honor the memory of our Zablan (with corrected dates) - Our Kalawaiamoku, John, Annie Yee, Kauka and Ha‘aheo); and Philip kupuna, first and second generation, ‘ohana picnic is set for Sat., Aug. 16, Robert, Victoria Woods, James, Rose (wife: Kahele Ka‘aiwaiü; children: now deceased. Their children were: 8 a.m.-6p.m. at Ala Moana Park, area Repercio, Frank, Daniel, Adeline Henry Hart Kawä‘auhau and Hattie Bertha, Samuel Kailipua, Miriam Ha'o #9, behind the Waikïkï concession. Hauanio and David; Rachel (m:Harry Wilkins; and James Kawä‘auhau and Hirakawa, Manuel Ehu “Joe Gang” The annual luncheon is scheduled for Kuhia/Thomas Kamalii) Her 10 chil- Louisa Kupihea (Beirnes, Lukzens): Henry Iwiena and Bertha Loe Mahoe. Sat., Oct. 18, 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. at dren were Harry Kuhia, Eva Kamalii, and John (wife: Waiwai‘ole, children: We are looking for lost relatives and Tree Tops Restaurant in Mänoa Valley. Elizabeth Kalua, Sonny Kuhia, David Anna and William Copp (Hubbells); other cousins with old addresses and $16 for adults, $8 for keiki ages 4 to Kuhia, Ramona Lacaden, Rosaline Keli‘ihelelä and Auliana and Ah Ko. old phone numbers. If you would like 12. We invite everyone to come enjoy Panoke, Henry Mikasobe, Thomas For information: Sarah K. Kahele, more information about the reunion, our ‘aha‘aina. We are updating our Kamalii, and Cecilia Gante. Contact 144 Ka‘ie‘ie Pl., Hilo, HI 96720, or or if you have information to share, geneaology for Book II and would Kimo Keli‘i at 808-668-7650/696- call 808-959-1607, 808-987-8920(c) please call Luana Na‘mi Kama at 426- like everyone to “talk story” about 0321, Roberta Westbrook at 668-2906 1005 or 486-1400 (bus). your ÿohana. For more information or Kekela Miller at 293-8431 or visit Kea — The descendants of John K. call Aunty Leatrice at 734-4779, or our reunion/genealogy website at Kea, also known as John K. Makahi, Kupihea — The descendants of write to 4220 Kilauea Ave., Honolulu, www.august2003ohanareunion.home- and Nancy P. Cullen are holding their Samuel Kupihea and Mary Kahilulu HI 96816. n stead.com. fifth family reunion on O‘ahu on Sat. (Melia Hipa) Kaaikanaka, parents of

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696-2823 at least three days prior to sentations, keynote speakers, grad- John Keoni Fujitani. “The Business course the access. uate skills workshops, receptions, Apprenticeship Awards program and huaka‘i. helps perpetuate these important The Samoan Service Providers We are currently soliciting artistic traditions of Hawai‘i, so that Association (SSPA) is contracted abstracts from Native Hawaiian they will continue to be a part of by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to Student conference graduate students and are encourag- our living heritage.” offer the SmartStart Business ing all interested students, faculty, The program is open to practi- Readiness Course for individuals A number of Native Hawaiian educators and members of the tioners of any traditional art form of wishing to start their own business. graduate students at the University Hawaiian community, as well as the any culture in Hawai‘i. In previous SmartStart, an extensive 11-week of Hawai‘i at Mänoa are organizing larger community to attend. years, Hawaiian arts such as chant, entrepeneurship training course the first-ever “Ka Li‘u o ka For information, call 973-0979 or slack-key guitar, lauhala weaving, beginning July 8, now includes Pa‘akai” Native Hawaiian Graduate email: [email protected]. gourd ornamentation and net mak- optional basic computer classes at Student Conference, which is being ing, as well as other ethnic tradi- no additional cost. The classes are held Aug. 20-22 at the tions such as Okinawan dance held Tuesday, Wednesday and Kamakaküokalani Center for drama, Chinese opera and Laotian Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Hawaiian Studies at University of Arts apprenticeship weaving, have been among the art Fee. For more information or to Hawai‘i at Mänoa. The purpose of deadline Aug. 8 forms supported. register, call the SSPA Business this conference is to bring together Awards, which range from $2,000 Service Center at 842-0218. Native Hawaiian graduate students The State Foundation on Culture to $4,000, cover master artist fees, from all disciplines and educational and the Arts has announced Aug 8. supplies and mileage costs for the institutions and provide them with a as the deadline to apply for its Folk apprenticeship. The master artist venue to showcase their research Arts Apprenticeship Awards, which and apprentice must apply together Mäkua valley access and share the work being done in provide opportunities for advanced as a team. Application forms and the various disciplines and to create one-on-one instruction between a guidelines are available in the Folk Cultural accesses into Mäkua val- partnerships. master traditional artist and an Arts Program section of the SFCA ley will be on Sun. July 13 and and This conference will also provide experienced apprentice. website at www.hawaii.gov/sfca. To Sat. July 26. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Hawaiian institutions and organiza- “In contrast to much of modern have an application form mailed to gate of Mäkua. Wear covered shoes tions an opportunity to witness the life, the traditional arts are learned you, or for more information, call and sun protection. Bring ID, water, next generation of Hawaiian leaders slowly and under the individual 586-0306. n and snacks or lunch. Call Fred 696- as they present their work. guidance of a master of that form,” 4677, Melva 696-9921 or Leandra The conference will feature pre- says SFCA Folk Arts Coordinator

ARAKAKI from page 1 for us if DHHL is dismissed from the KEIKI HULA from page 10 case, quite a success story for us. If extent of the trust obligation owed by they’re let out, Native Hawaiians will past competition mele have been originals by Wendell Silva, for- the United States to Native have achieved an important victory merly of Kalihi-Pälama Culture and Arts, and Aunty Mälia Craver Hawaiians and the manner of its ful- that will provide arguments we could of the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center. fillment.” use as a springboard to make addi- Only Friday’s hula kahiko division will feature the required Oki-Mollway had last May indicat- tional arguments.” competition mele honoring the queen. In Thursday’s Miss and ed that “whether native Hawaiians Hanifin, 48, a Saint Louis High Master Keiki Hula divisions and Saturday’s group ‘auana division, are a ‘tribe’… may raise a political School graduate, is noted for being song selections are left up to the kumu. “Even in hula ‘auana, rather than a purely legal question.” the plaintiff’s attorney in several some songs are better suited for children than others,” Bacon said. She further acknowledged, “The cases that challenged government The Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Festival will be held July court is well aware that legislation is programs for Native Hawaiians. 24-26 at the NBC Arena in Honolulu. Tickets are $8.50 - $9.50 per pending before Congress that, if Hanifin won a federal court case day and will be available at the NBC Box Office July 19. The passed, may well affect any reconsid- that allowed non-Hawaiians to run competition will be broadcast on KITV Channel 4 on Fri., Aug. 1, eration of the merits” of the case. for the OHA board. The ruling fol- 6:30-10 p.m.; and Aug. 2, 6-10 p.m. n Such layering of judicial opinion lowed the landmark U.S. Supreme “leads to the conclusion that the pre- Court Rice decision in Feb. 2000 that sent claim must be dismissed as a opened up OHA’s Hawaiians-only nonjusticiable question,” OHA’s new elections to voters of all ethnicities. motion asserts. He represented Patrick Barrett, who “If it is a nonjusticiable political challenged the constitutionality of question to challenge the failure of OHA, the Hawaiian Homes Congress to grant rights to and estab- Commission and native gathering SALAZAR from page 11 formance. “A he waiwai nö e ke lish programs for Native Hawaiians, rights. A federal judge in Aug. 2001 aloha, he ui‘i, he nohea i ku‘u then it must logically also be a non- ruled Barrett had no standing to and before I knew it, I had a maka, E kïloha iho ai ka waiho justiciable political question to chal- bring his case. verse. Brother Frank Hewett kähela o Hä‘upu i ka maka o ka lenge those programs that have been Kenneth Conklin, the first non- helped me later with the ‘öpua” (You are truly a trea- established by Congress, and by the Hawaiian to file as an OHA candi- Hawaiian. I’m not a native sure, my beloved; young and State pursuant to the mandate laid date as a result of Hanifin’s work, speaker, but I love our lan- beautiful to my eyes; gazing at down by Congress.” called Hanifin “a warrior fighting for guage,” she said. the view spread before me of On Sept. 8, the judge will hear the unity of Hawai‘i’s people under a “Nani Hala‘ula” by John Hä‘upu in the eye of the State Council for Hawaiian single sovereignty, and for equality Ka‘imikaua is a tribute in waltz clouds). Homesteaders (SCHHA) pretrial under the law.” time to the North Kohala dis- “My hope is that Waikïkï and motion to dismiss the case. Like Hanifin was at work on the morn- trict named for the red hala other visitor destinations OHA, the homestead associations ing of June 13 when he suffered a (pandanus). Kaname‘e and depend more heavily on good contend the constitutional challenge heart attack. He died the next day, Paliakamoa are sites memorial- local musicians to create an to DHHL is more a political than after undergoing open heart surgery. ized in the mele which pays image that is Hawai‘i. So many judicial issue that Congress should The 16 plaintiffs are Earl Arakaki, honor to Kohala as the birth talented performers who have decide. SSCHA’s motion cites the Evelyn Arakaki, Edward Bugarin, place of Kamehameha. “Kohala dedicated years to their craft 1921 Hawaiian Home Lands Act that Sandra Burgess, Patricia Carroll, Moon,” another Ka‘imikaua are treated less than set aside 200,000 acres for native Robert Chapman, Brian Clarke, composition, features romantic respectably. Let’s encourage Hawaiians and the 1959 Admissions Michael Garcia, Roger Grantham, steel guitar — a sprinkle of quality Hawaiian entertainment Act that directed the state to use a Toby Kravet, James Kuroiwa Jr., nostalgia albeit a recent compo- throughout our Hawai‘i,” she portion of its revenue from public Fran Nichols, Donna Scaff, Jack sition. concluded. lands for the betterment of native Scaff, Allen Teshima and Thurston “Ali‘ipoe” by Rev. William For additional information, Hawaiians. Twigg-Smith. n Maka‘ehu salutes Kaua‘i and is visit online at Broder said, “It would be excellent classic in poetic form and per- www.owanasalazar.com. n

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