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Aloha mai ka¯kou, ing our time reflecting on how we carry out our mission and to setting a proud image for our community. We are rededicating his month marks the beginning of a new era for the ourselves to leading and pulling together different groups, such Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Our O‘ahu office is moving as the Ali‘i Trusts, to move toward a common goal. to our new corporate building in Iwilei. Our move will affect our beneficiaries as we will be closing our It is an opportunity for us to refocus on our core office at Pacific Park Plaza on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, to facilitate valuesT and principles, and our mission and vision. We must refo- the move and reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at our new cus our efforts on Ho‘olu Lähui Aloha, to raise a beloved nation. office at 737 Iwilei Road. (See facing page for more information We do that not only by working toward recognition for a Hawai- on the move and a map of our new corporate offices.) ian nation, but we’re also working to build a strong and thriving people. That means advocating for systemic changes before the At our new site, there will be ample free parking for ben- state Legislature and other governmental bodies. It also means eficiaries and a larger boardroom that can accommodate more providing grants to agencies serving Native Hawaiians, not only members of the public. to serve as a social-service safety net, but to give people the tools to be the next visionary leaders of Hawai‘i. We hope you visit us as we move forward to build a beloved nation. Moving to Iwilei, to a building OHA owns, means we will save on rent. Meanwhile, the building will still be a commercial ‘O au iho nö me ke aloha a me ka ‘oia‘i‘o, property, our tenants are top design firms and other thriving busi- nesses, earning us money to help us carry out our vision.

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Community Engagement Polynesian legends Longtime dancer, kumu Ke¯haunani Abad, Ph.D. Director of football Page 12 receives hula award Page 5 Communications By Lurline Wailana McGregor By Lynn Cook Garett Kamemoto Manager The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announces Through the years Kumu Hula Joan Lindsey, Lisa Asato its inaugural class of inductees, including Herman recipient of this year’s I Ola Mau Ka Hula Communications Specialist “Squirmin’ Herman” Wedemeyer and Navy head Award, has danced – and taught – her way John Matsuzaki Communications Specialist coach Ken Niumatalolo into the hearts of thousands Francine Murray Communications Specialist NA¯ HANANA | EVENTS Nelson Gaspar EA | GOVERNANCE Communications Specialist Chairperson Machado The enduring allure of Email/Websites Photo: Courtesy [email protected] Page 15 www.OHA.org is feeling fine Page 4 Ni‘ihau shell lei Dave Franzen, 2013 www.oha.org/kawaiola By Garett Kamemoto By Lynn Cook @oha_hawaii /officeofhawaiianaffairs OHA Trustee Colette Machado is heading to a full Shells from the Forbidden Island, as Ni‘ihau is sometimes known, /ohahawaii recovery after having a stroke in November have a distinct luster and a devoted following. An exhibition of Ni‘ihau shell lei at Bishop Museum showcases both the museum’s pieces along with those from a private collection

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All rights reserved. 4 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 EA www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] GOVERNANCE native hawaiian » news | features | events of your ‘ohana is suffering from a stroke, call 911 right away.” Machado: ‘I feel great’ She said that within 40 minutes of OHA moving receiving medication, she was already By Garett Kamemoto laughing and joking and most of the symptoms had gone away. headquarters Machado also thanked members of her ffice of Hawaiian Affairs church family for their prayers. Chair Colette Machado Two days after suffering the stroke, to new location is expected to make a full Machado was walking through the halls recovery after suffering what of Queen’s. “I feel great,” she said. she calls a “mini stroke” on Machado presided over her first board ONov. 1. meeting since the stroke on Nov. 21, Machado was at the state Capitol at less than three weeks after suffering the the time of the stroke. She credits Rep. stroke. She has been cleared by her doc- Marcus Oshiro (D, Wahiawä-Whitmore- tors to resume her activities, though they Poamoho) for recognizing the symptoms advised her to pace herself for the first and insisting she get immediate treat- five weeks. She said that means work- ment. ing out of the Moloka‘i office rather than Machado was taken to the Stroke Center OHA Chairperson Colette Machado led the Nov. 21 flying to O‘ahu, if possible. But she said at the Queen’s Medical Center. Dr. Cher- Board of Trustees meeting. - Photo: John Matsuzaki she will resume her normal schedule. ylee Chang, director of the Stroke Center Machado became emotional as she OHA’s O‘ahu office will be closed for business from Dec. 9 to 17 and Neuroscience Institute at Queen’s recovery. addressed the board for the first time and reopen Dec. 18 at its new location at the Gentry Pacific Design said immediate treatment can minimize “Mahalo to everyone for their thoughts since her stroke. She thanked her col- Center. - Photo: KWO archives the long-term effects of a stroke. Doc- and prayers,” Machado said. “It is crucial leagues for their support, and she said tors say treatment within three hours of for people having a stroke to get to the she learned she needs to take better By Harold Nedd the onset of a stroke is crucial. Chang hospital immediately so they can get the care of her health. “I have a second said Machado is expected to make a full right medication. If you think a member chance to do better,” she said. ¢ he Office of Hawaiian Affairs has announced that it is moving its operation from Kaka‘ako into the building it now owns in Iwilei. • If a Kanaka Maoli puwalu (gathering) Starting Dec. 16, OHA’s new address Trustees OK more funding for roll is to be convened, it would be convened willT be 737 Iwilei Road, Suite 200, which is about a by OHA and not the state Legislature and block away from the Dole Cannery. that OHA’s role would be to facilitate the OHA is moving into the former Gentry Pacific commission – with conditions puwalu. Design Center, which it acquired in August 2012 • OHA should educate and inform the as part of an investment strategy aimed at helping By Garett Kamemoto Hawaiian community on the overthrow, the public agency generate income from real estate to sunset on June 30, 2014, after the publi- and the events surrounding the over- that could help fund its programs that benefit Native he Office of Hawaiian Affairs cation of a certified roll. throw. Hawaiians. Board of Trustees voted to give Trustees expressed concerns about the • OHA will never negotiate away the The move into an estimated 44,000-square-foot almost $600,000 in funding to cost effectiveness of the commission’s sovereignty of the Hawaiian people and space comes after 21 years of leasing a roughly the Native Hawaiian Roll Com- campaign, and noted a large number of national lands. 30,000-square-foot space in the Pacific Park Plaza in mission, saying it is the final people whose names will be on the final • OHA will facilitate discussions on all Kaka‘ako. fundingT that will be approved for the roll will have come directly from OHA. models of self-determination, including To help ensure a seamless transition for everyone commission. Trustees also demanded an In September, OHA transferred more independence and international recogni- involved, the O‘ahu OHA office will be closed for exit plan to terminate the commission’s than 87,000 names to Kana‘iolowalu after tion. business from Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 to Tuesday, Dec. operations. the state enacted a law including on the The Board of Trustees voted 7 to 1 to 17, 2013. Staff will be expected to report to work to The funding is about a quarter of the official roll all individuals registered with support the additional funding. assist with the move. amount requested by the commission in OHA as verified Native Hawaiians. That The Native Hawaiian Roll Commission OHA offices on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Kaua‘i, May. Since August 2011, trustees have includes people who registered with Kau was formed by Act 195 in 2011. The law Moloka‘i and Läna‘i will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. approved $3.3 million for commission Inoa, the Hawaiian Registry Program and formally recognizes the Native Hawaiian 10, 2013, only. operations. As of Sept. 27, Kana‘iolowalu Operation ‘Ohana. people as the only indigenous, aboriginal, Normal business hours for the O‘ahu office will reported registering 21,418 Native Hawai- In the motion approving the $595,000 maoli people of Hawai‘i. The commis- resume at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, in ians for the roll. for commission operations, trustees sion is responsible for preparing a roll of the new location. Kana‘iolowalu had been designed to be demanded the commission come up with qualified Native Hawaiians and certifying “We look forward to serving the Native Hawaiian a yearlong campaign to create a base roll of an exit plan within two weeks. Trustees that the individuals on the roll meet the community with new energy and enthusiasm from our Native Hawaiians who would be eligible to also said no further money would be definition of Native Hawaiian. new location,” said OHA Ka Pouhana, Chief Executive participate in the formation of a sovereign given to the commission. Under the provisions of the law, the Officer Kamana‘opono Crabbe. “We also are excited government. It launched in July 2012. The In addition, the motion included rec- commission is housed within OHA for about this opportunity to create a new workplace that deadline to enroll has been extended until ommendations made by Trustee Robert administrative purposes only and OHA is encourages collaboration and offers responsive service January 2014. The commission is expected Lindsey, including: responsible for funding the commission. ¢ to our beneficiaries as well as community partners.”¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ke¯ke¯mapa2013 5 OHA moving Still dancing at 85, Joan Lindsey wins hula award headquarters Hawaiian. They were Montgomery, saying it was hard the first to nurture her work. “You look at her, and you’re desire to learn hula. not gonna fool around. Everything to new location Returning to O‘ahu, had to be memory.” she was raised by her Auntie Joanie has taught in the Korean grandparents, Pearl City area for decades. She beginning her formal worked in the Department of Educa- hula training as a tion’s Küpuna Program at Mänana teenager with an aunt, Elementary School for more than 20 Caroline Peters Tuck. years, inspiring new generations to In the 1940s, she tried love hula and Hawaiian culture. She out for Lena Guerrero’s says one joy of teaching is meeting dance troupe. Much her students’ great-grandparents. to her surprise, she They say: “Remember me? I used was chosen, and says: to be one of your students.” “With Auntie Lena “When I think back, if I weren’t Guerrero, because it in hula,” Lindsey says: “I can’t was sort of like a USO imagine what my life would be. group, you know, we Can’t, really can’t imagine, ‘cause learned to twist and you know, through hula you learn twirl, around the island how to handle things, just go ahead and all of that. … It and rise above the problem. You At the ceremony, Robert Cazimero, right, sung for honoree Joan Lindsey. Chris Pasqil, of Hula was showtime!” They know, you have hard choices to Grill, which presents the annual hula award, is at left. - Photo: Lynn Cook danced at the Royal make, and you make them. Hawaiian Hotel. “One of the greatest things is By Lynn Cook Soon after, Lena when you ask the kids, who taught by family, friends and students, still Machado was audi- you hula? They say, my grandma, umility is the teaches hula and serves as a judge for tioning dancers as well, or my auntie or my uncle, or my most important the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. and as Auntie Joanie mommy. So I always tell the family thing, and to Since it began in 1976, she has taken Kumu Hula Joan Lindsey, affectionately known as “Auntie recalls: “She was look- when they want to bring the chil- love what you her keiki dancers to the annual O‘ahu Joanie,” poses for a photo at her home in Pearl City in 1981. ing and I went to try. dren, I say, you know what, teach learn and know Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula - Courtesy: Shuzo Uemoto She picked me, but it them the basic. Let them know that “Hwhen you dance that you have was a different style.” they’re learning the basic from you. honored your teachers.” So Lindsey explains that because It stays with the child. That’s what said Kumu Hula Joan Na‘u- When I think back, if I weren’t in hula. I can’t imagine Machado composed songs, “when they’re gonna remember, and that ‘oeemilika‘aokalikookalanialoha what my life would be. Can’t, really can’t imagine, ‘cause you danced it you had to dance it makes a difference.” ¢ Sniffen Lindsey as she accepted to the tee because of what she was the prestigious I Ola Mau Ka Hula you know, through hula you learn how to handle things, trying to say.” Auntie’s solo number Lynn Cook is a local freelance annual award from the Hula Grill just go ahead and rise above the problem. You know, you with Lena Machado was Ei Nei. journalist sharing the arts and culture restaurant at the Outrigger Waikïkï have hard choices to make, and you make them. In the early 1950s Lindsey of Hawai‘i with a global audience. on the Beach. moved to take hula from Lökälia The Nov. 2 award presentation – Joan Na‘u‘oeemilika‘aokalikookalanialoha was an afternoon packed with hula, Sniffen Lindsey, Kumu Hula much of it danced by the 85-year- old honoree, joined by her vintage Competition, as well as the Hula o a master’s degree, teaching at students who began dancing for her Nä Keiki competition on Maui. Moanalua High School and work- VOTE when they were 4 years old, her Lindsey’s life has been chron- ing a few days a month at Hula Grill, children, grandchildren and more icled by the Hula Preservation continues to assist in the selection recent haumäna, students, from Society, the organization working of the recipient. Pasqil dances for many generations. They laughingly with Hula Grill each year to select Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero’s told hula training stories of “duck an honoree. Past recipients include Hälau Nä Kamalei. Cazimero was walking” for miles, knees bent Uncle George Naope, Kent Ghi- there to sing for Auntie Joanie. in the way they would no longer rard, sisters Leilani and Puanani Maile Loo, executive director bend. She was lovingly described Alama and Auntie Queenie Ventura of Hula Preservation Society, says kamahopkins.com as a kumu who was “tough on us, Dowsett, renowned solo dancer and Lindsey’s hula life began with her making us into real dancers.” student of ‘Iolani Luahine. grandparents in Kohala, on the Paid for by Friends of Kama Hopkins Auntie Joanie, as she is called Chris Pasqil, who is earning island of Hawai‘i, learning of things P. O. Box 61872 Honolulu, HI 96839 6 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events Education ‘aha to bring world’s indigenous peoples to Hawai‘i

By Lisa Asato World Indigenous he Office of Hawaiian Peoples Conference on Affairs will be a proud Education sponsor of the World When: May 19-24, 2014 Indigenous Peoples Con- Where: Kapi‘olani Community ference on Education in May,T when the triennial gathering College in Honolulu, with returns to Hawai‘i for the first time huaka‘i (field trips) and related in 15 years. strands at various locations Some 2,000 people attended Workshop proposal deadline: Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha the 1999 Hilo conference, and Dec. 31 organizers this time are “optimis- Registration: $575 through tically expecting 3,000” attendees, Jan. 31. $725 after Jan. 31 This presentation is for high school students, up to a third of which will come Youth registration: $300 for O‘ahu from Hawai‘i, says Lui Hokoana, those under 18 (no early bird Kāne‘ohe @ Windward Community parents, teachers, adult students, enrolled college director of the Native Hawaiian discount applies) College, Hale ‘Ākoakoa 101 Education Association, host of the Info, registration and work- students, counselors and anyone interested in Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013; 6:00–8:00 pm 2014 gathering. About 1,000 people shop proposal submissions:  nding out more about sources of  nancial aid Kalihi @ Honolulu Community attended the last gathering, in 2011, in Cuzco, Peru, he said. wipce2014.com available for Native Hawaiians including eligibility College Loui Center Hokoana, vice chancellor for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013; 6:00–8:00 pm students at the University of O‘ahu,” Hokoana says. criteria and quali cation requirements. Kapolei @ University of Hawai‘i West Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, wants to Kalani Akana, OHA’s pou kukuna O‘ahu Student Center build awareness in Hawai‘i that mo‘omeheu, or cultural specialist, Maui County Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013; 6:00–8:00 pm WIPCE is coming. Organizers have will be presenting a workshop on already started receiving workshop hei, or Hawaiian string figures. He Kahului @ Maui College Pilina Building Wai‘anae @ Wai‘anae High Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013; 6:00–8:00 pm proposals covering diverse subjects, is also organizing the welcoming School Cafeteria including language preservation. protocol for visiting dignitaries Ha¯na @ Ha¯ na High School Cafeteria Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013; 6:00–8:00 pm “I’ve also seen some interesting to take place at Sans Souci Beach Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm Kaimukī @ Kapi‘olani Community ones on sustainability and look- before everyone heads to Wai- Lāna‘i City @ Lāna‘i School Cafeteria College Dining Hall ing to indigenous cultures on their kïkï Shell, for an ‘awa ceremony ideas of sustainability, because and a hula Akana composed for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm that’s the buzzword nowadays,” La‘amaikahiki, who brought the Kaunakakai @ Kūlana ‘Ōiwi Waimānalo @ Ka Ho‘oilina na Kūhiō Hālau Hokoana says. pahu, drum, to Hawai‘i. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm The five-day event will include La‘amaikahiki, Akana says, is an Kahuku @ Kahuku High and Intermediate keynote speeches by Hawai‘i fami- example of how innovations can be School Cafeteria lies led by recognizable names in the shared among peoples. “He’s the Kaua‘i community – including Calvin and one who introduced this new idea,” Lı¯hu‘e @ Kaua‘i Community Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm Charlene Hoe of Hakipu‘u Learn- Akana says. “He taught (Hawaiians) College Cafeteria Pearl City @ Leeward CC Campus Center ing Center Public Charter School, how to use it (pahu), how to chant Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013; 5:30–7:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 29,2014; 3:00–5:30 pm educator and Kumu Hula Taupouri with it. In a way, it’s an innovation Tangaro of Hilo, and Kumu Hula he brought to Hawai‘i and it’s been Papakōlea @ Roosevelt High Hökülani Holt of Maui. entrenched here since.” School Auditorium Also planned are a youth “That’s the whole idea of Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014; 6:00–8:00 pm strand for 13- to 17-year-olds at WIPCE,” Akana adds, “so indig- Kamehameha Schools-Kapälama enous peoples can come together, campus, an ‘Aha Käne and an ‘Aha share with each other, learn from Wähine where men and women can each other and use what can work For more information, please email [email protected] gather separately to discuss issues in their society.” pertinent to them, and numerous The theme of the huaka‘i, or field trips, to sites like conference, which addresses edu- Sponsored by: O ce of Hawaiian A airs, University of Hawai ‘i, GEARUP Hawai‘i, a charter school, ‘Aha Pünana Leo cation from newborns to küpuna, Native Hawaiian Education Association, Kamehameha Schools, & Paci c Financial Aid Association (PacFAA). preschool and Bishop Museum. is “E Mau Ana Ka Mo‘olelo: “We’re sending them all over Our Narratives Endure.” ¢ Make a joint resolution with Invite your ‘ohana to Buy one, learn together your ‘ohana! 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OHA Board Actions Compiled by Garett Kamemoto legend ‘Ae (Yes) The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized ‘A‘ole (No) Board of Trustees here. For more information on actions taken by the board, please see the complete meeting minutes posted Ka¯nalua (Abstain) online at www.oha.org/about/board-trustees. Excused

October 17, 2013 Motion Ahuna Akana Apo ApolionaH. LindseyR. LindseyMachadoStender Waihe‘e Motion to approve $262,242 from OHA’s FY 2014 Fiscal Reserve Authorizations for Nä Pua No‘eau. OHA’s total funding of Motion passes with eight Nä Pua No‘eau for FY 2014 is $877,969. AYES, and one EXCUSED. Motion to approve and recommend Mr. Dexter K. Vredenburg and Mr. Scott L. Kaulukukui to serve on the Native Hawaiian Motion passes with eight Revolving Loan Fund (NHRLF) Advisory Board of Directors AYES, and one EXCUSED. November 7, 2013 Motion to amend, approve and authorize funding in the amount of $595,000 from OHA’s FY 2014 Fiscal Reserve Autho- Motion passes with seven AYES, rization for the FY 2014 Native Hawaiian Roll Commission Operating Budget and to include Trustee Robert Lindsey’s 10 one NO vote and one EXCUSED. recommendations as well as a two (2) week deadline for an exit plan and this approved amount will be the final funding for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Trustee Lindsey’s 10 recommendations are: 1. That Kana‘iolowalu present a clear Exit Plan to terminating Operations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs within two weeks. 2. That if a Kanaka Maoli puwalu is to be convened that such a puwalu be convened and called for by the Office of Hawai- ian Affairs and not the Hawaii Legislature and that all interested stakeholders and constituencies will be allowed to participate at a common table. 3. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be a neutral party at such a puwalu whose kuleana will be simply to facilitate such a puwalu. 4. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in pursuing a model for sovereignty will take kuleana to educate and inform the general and Hawaiian community through various media including Ka Wai Ola and Kamakako‘i on the events of January 1893 when our Queen yielded her Government to the United States of America. 5. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will take kuleana to educate and inform the general and Hawaiian community through various media including Ka Wai Ola and Kamakako‘i on the U.S. Minister’s role in the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 6. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will take kuleana to educate and inform the general and Hawaiian community through various media including Ka Wai Ola and Kamakao‘i on the significant finding of Mr. Blount who was commissioned to investigate the Overthrow by President Grover Cleveland in 1893. 7. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will take kuleana to educate and inform the general and Hawaiian community through various media including Ka Wai Ola and Kamakako‘i on President Cleveland’s message to Congress in December 1893 on the Blount investigation. 8. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will take kuleana to educate and inform the general and Hawaiian community through Ka Wai Ola and Kamakako‘i on the Apology Resolution of 1893. 9. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will never negotiate away the inherent sovereignty of our people and our national lands, and 10. That the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will facilitate a discussion on all models of self-determination including independence and international recognition. Watch live the broadcast of the 2013 State of OHA

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Courtesy photos: Keo Woolford KW: That also wasn’t until very, very recently, right before I moved KWO: As a story about the back home. … We had a little col- respect for and perpetuation of laborative in L.A. that we had just a culture, could this story just Q&A: Keo started and we were going to write as easily have been about canoe and direct and act in each other’s paddling? stuff. … KW: Absolutely. … We are Woolford I really wanted to do something taught that hula is life and what we before I left, so I shot this short. It learn is, when we’re dancing, we are was like this very quick, 6-min- telling stories. …And we can tell a Storytelling ute short. Simple – two actors, a story better if we have gone through kid and an adult. I really, really experiences and are very specific loved that process and the film did about the story that we’re telling. extremely well and when I came So the story is more a film with through dance home to Hawai‘i I just felt like I hula in it, than the “hula film.” Hula really wanted to continue to do is the metaphor for life and for what creative things. the boys, well, all the characters, go Interviewed by in 18 days, with a cast of dancers foundation was there with my par- Part of the reason … the writing through and how we use that in our Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham from local hälau, including Nä ents and with hula. of the script came about, was so that dances. But it could easily have been Kamalei o Lïlïlehua and Hälau I Ka it would give me an outlet to act. a story about baseball, or paddling … he multilayered natures Wëkiu, led by Casupang and Karl KWO: How did you get into But, as the process went along, I or horseback riding or something. of hula and life are Veto Baker. show business? realized it was more important for explored and celebrated The film was financed by Wool- KW: I started out in a boy band, me to oversee and sort of bring the KWO: Which was more diffi- in The Haumäna, an ford and his friends, a small army actually, because I wanted to be a vision that I had written. … I never cult the script or the directing? independent feature film who helped with myriad aspects of pop star. So I was pursuing music set out to be a filmmaker. … But I KW: Definitely the script, … byT Honolulu native Keo Woolford the filmmaking process. and went to L.A. for that. For what- love film and I love directing and I but the story is for us. … There are that won the Hawai‘i International Ka Wai Ola caught up with ever reason, it didn’t happen quite love working with actors. … I love things in it that help someone who Film Festival’s audience award for Woolford in November between the way I was expecting. I did a the whole creation process, whether is not familiar, … but the Hawaiian best narative in October. rehearsals and performances of little bit of modeling and commer- it’s a script or a character or an is not translated, the local jokes are Known for his role as Sgt. James The Legend of Ko‘olau, the one- cial work, but then moved back entire film or a theater to play. not watered down … it’s unapolo- Chang on the Hawai‘i Five-0 man touring show he’s directing at home to be in this boy band called getically for us…We’ve had so reboot, Woolford’s latest creative Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and Brownskin. KWO: Where did you learn many other people try and tell our venture shows there’s more to this Haumäna screenings throughout Before we started doing our about screenwriting? stories and the reason why it may handsome prime-time actor than the Islands and the continent. second album, I auditioned for The KW: If I look back and think not have resonated, it’s because it’s meets the eye. Upcoming screenings are sched- King and I at the London Palladium. about the first draft or the first dozen not from the inside. ¢ In addition to directing, he’s uled for Kaua‘i and San Francisco … I was there for 15 months and it drafts, I’d cringe because they were taken on the roles of screenwriter in December. For information changed my life. That’s when I fell sooo horrible! Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham, a and producer. But it was the role and additional showings, see The in love with acting. … I moved to But by doing, and by (having) the Portland, Oregon-based freelance of hula dancer that first sparked his Haumäna Facebook page. New York after the run had finished supportive friends … very talented journalist, is a former newspaper creative flame. and studied acting there. That’s and intelligent friends, that shared reporter and columnist from Califor- Like the boys in his film, Wool- KWO: What was Robert when I got commissioned to write their knowledge and opinions and nia’s Central Coast. ford’s hula journey began in his Cazimero’s influence on this youth, in an after-school program project?   at St. Louis High School. KW: His influence is so far- ALU LIKE, Inc. HANA LIMA SCHOLARSHIP 6SULQJ  Later, as a haumäna of Kumu reaching. You know, he’s my kumu Nānā ka maka; hana ka lima. “Observe with the eyes; work with the hands.” (Puku‘i, 2267) Hula Robert Cazimero’s Hälau Nä so … anything that has to do with The purpose of this Hana Lima Scholarship is to give financial assistance to students participating Kamalei o Lïlïlehua, he experienced hula or the culture is a reflection in a vocational or technical education program for occupations that can provide a “living wage.” a deeper immersion into hula. and a direct connection to him. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, automotive technology, medical assisting, Cazimero’s influence can also massage therapy, cosmetology and CDL training. Preference is given to non-traditional students. be seen onscreen in the film’s hula, KWO: Did being a dancer give As an applicant, you must meet the following criteria:  Be of Native Hawaiian ancestry which he choreographed with you the confidence to do what  Be a resident of the state of Hawai‘i Kumu Hula Lanakila Casupang of you’re doing?  Be enrolled at least half time in a vocational degree or certification program (Associates Degree) Hälau I Ka Wëkiu, Woolford’s hula KW: I’m sure. And, on top of for the Spring 201 term in one of the educational institutions in Hawai‘i listed on our website. brother and an ‘uniki graduate of the confidence, it gave me the dis- If you have any questions, please contact: ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship (808) 535- or visit our website at Cazimero’s hälau. cipline … I feel like it gave me the http://www.alulike.org The Haumäna – or students – humility and it gave me the drive Funding made possible by the gracious contributions of Kamehameha Schools.

was shot at various O‘ahu locations and the open mindedness … the 9LVLWXV online at http://www.alulike.org/services/kaipu_hana.html  ApplicationV $YDLODEOH 'HFHPEHU 12 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii mo‘olelo nui ke¯ke¯mapa2013 13 native hawaiian » news | features | events cover feature Kurt Keola Gouveia n June, a delegation of heavyweights in the world Headshots courtesy Jack Thompson photos mainland or in the Islands, are unselfish and very family Jack Thompson Native Hawaiian, born 1964 in Hono- Samoan, born 1956 in of Polynesian football went on a five-day Ameri- of Polynesian Photos courtesy of courtesy of WSU Athletic oriented, that’s why they excel so much.” lulu. He led the Wai‘anae High School can Samoa goodwill mission to bring medical Football Hall of Communications Sapolu expands on their inspiration and vision for Tutuila, American Samoa. Seariders to three consecutive state A graduate of Ever- supplies, athletic equipment and football clinics Fame Honolulu the new hall of fame. “These young Polynesian foot- titles and was the first in Hawai‘i his- Star-Advertiser green High School, tory to be named player of the year for to the villages, sponsored by the June Jones and ball players coming up into the leagues need to know south of Seattle, he both offense and defense. IJesse Sapolu foundations. This year marked its sixth who we are,” he says, referring to his generation of played quarterback for He was a member of the annual visit – and an idea they had been discussing players. “These days, there is so much money out Washington State Uni- Brigham Young University’s for years finally came together. there, a 22-year-old can make a $25 million bonus versity. “The Throwin’ 1984 national championship “When we visit the villages and see the pictures in a 10-minute phone call. We want them to remem- Samoan” set Pacific 10 before spending 13 sea- hanging on the walls of the community centers, ber, when all this sudden fame and money comes to Conference and WSU sons as a linebacker with they’re not of presidents or political leaders. They’re them, that they need to carry their family with them records for attempts the Washington Redskins, of their favorite Polynesian football players, mostly and remember who knocked down the doors to get (1,086), completions Philadelphia Eagles and San from past generations,” reflects Ma‘a Tanuvasa, them where they are today. (601) and total plays (1,345), and Diego Chargers. The two- became the first junior in con- time Super Bowl champion former Denver Broncos defensive end and two- “We don’t want them to ever forget where they ference history to exceed 5,000 and Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame inductee is time Super Bowl champion, who was on the trip came from and that they must always carry the passing yards. A Sporting News the assistant linebackers coach for the Sac- with 49ers legend and four-time Super Bowl pride and respect of their culture. This includes First-Team All-American, he was ramento Mountain Lions of the United Football champ Jesse Sapolu, former Philadelphia Eagles not only Polynesians from the Islands, but those drafted third player overall by the League. running back Reno Mahe and former University who are born and raised on the mainland.” Cincinnati Bengals, the highest ever of Hawai‘i head football coach June Jones. Tanuvasa says a portion of the proceeds raised for a Polynesian, later playing for the “We’ve thought about how there’s the Pro at the enshrinement ceremony “will be divided Tampa Bay Bucanneers. He retired in Olin George Kreutz Football Hall of Fame and the Black College among the inductees and the families of those 1985 after six seasons in the NFL, and Native Hawaiian, born 1977 in Honolulu. The is a mortgage banker in Seattle. two-time Super Bowl champion excelled in sports Football Hall of Fame. When we saw the new who have passed (Herman Wedemeyer and at Saint Louis School, earning All-State Boys and Girls Club this year covered with Junior Seau), to give to their college alma and SuperPrep All-American honors in pictures of so many different Polynesian play- maters.” football and a Hawai‘i state heavyweight ers, it all came together and we decided it’s “It can be used for scholarships or athletic Herman John Wedemeyer championship in wrestling. A consensus time for Polynesians to have their own hall programs for any sport, male or female.” Native Hawaiian, born 1924 in All-American, he turned pro after his of fame.” Sapolu adds that some of the money raised Hilo, Hawai‘i. A football and baseball junior year at the University of Wash- By July, Tanuvasa and Sapolu had co- will also go to college scholarships for standout at then-Saint Louis Col- ington and spent 14 seasons as a center founded the Polynesian Football Hall of Polynesian students who do well academi- lege in Hawai‘i, “Squirmin’ Herman” for the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Fame organization, whose board of directors cally, whether or not they are involved in played halfback for St. Mary’s Col- Saints. The Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame also include June Jones, Reno Mahe, Vai sports programs. lege in California, earning consesus inductee has four All-Pro seasons and six All-American and finishing fourth Pro Bowls to his name. He retired in 2011 and lives in Sikahema, the first Tongan NFL player and Sapolu says that this first year, they in 1945 Heisman voting. The first Lake Forest, Illinois, and Kalama Valley, O‘ahu. current television broadcaster in Philadel- were focused primarily on launching Polynesian to be inducted into the College phia, and Troy Polamalu, Samoan strong the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, Football Hall of Fame, in 1979, he was a first- safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers. and as the organization gains momen- round draft pick for the All-America Football The selection committee is an impres- to honor inaugural tum, he anticipates adding more board Conference’s Los Angeles Dons, leading the sive group of household sports names members, selection committee mem- conference in punt-return yards, later playing Kevin James Mawae – “guys,” Sapolu says, “who have of bers and creating more guidelines for for the Baltimore Colts. The Hawai‘i Sports Hall Native Hawaiian, born 1971 in Savannah, Geor- class inductees of Fame inductee retired in 1949 after an injury gia. He attended Leesville High School in Louisiana recruited the most Polynesian players the selection of inductees. “We will and who have had a strong influence By Lurline Wailana McGregor be looking for more NFL influence and returned to Hawai‘i, becoming a business- and played for Louisiana State University. In 16 man, actor and politician. He died in 1999. seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, New York in the lives of many Polynesians” – and organizational participation Jets and Tennessee Titans, he was an eight-time former college head football coaches the future. It is going to be increasingly difficult to pick career record for passing yards in 1978. He went on as well because this is not only All-Pro, eight-time Pro Bowler and 2009 Ed Block Dick Tomey, LaVell Edwards and inductees as the list gets longer.” to play in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the about college football, it’s about Courage awardee. Named to the 2000s NFL All- Ron McBride, and media sports- The seven inaugural inductees, all former players, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. professional football where Ken Niumatalolo Decade Team and Jets All-Time Four Decade casters and experts Neil Everett, Gil are: Native Hawaiians Kurt Keola Gouveia, Olin George “When I was little, I remember my dad getting all only the best will go on to Samoan, born 1965 in La¯‘ie, Hawai‘i. A Team, Mawae, a center, was the first Polynesian Brandt and Robert Kekaula. Kreutz, Herman Wedemeyer and Kevin James Mawae and hyped up about a Polynesian All-American football make a career.” football and basketball star at Radford High president of the NFL Players Association. He retired in 2010 “We started with a list of 100 Samoans Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau Jr. and Jack Thomp- player at Michigan State named Bob Apisa,” Thompson The board is working in Honolulu, the three-year Rainbow quarter- and lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. nominees and narrowed it down to son. Former player and current head football coach of the recalls of the Farrington High graduate. “We watched on finding a permanent back led the University of Hawai‘i to its first postseason bowl game, in 1989. He coached at 25 finalists. From there we picked U.S. Naval Academy Ken Niumatalolo is an inductee in the historic 1966 football game between Michigan State site for the hall of fame UH, UNLV and the U.S. Naval Academy, before the top seven, basing it on want- the coaching category. This inaugural class will be honored and Notre Dame, and when I saw Bob Apisa on the field, in Hawai‘i because of being promoted to lead the Midshipmen in ing a well-rounded and diverse at an enshrinement ceremony at the Hawai‘i Convention I thought maybe I could do that, too. It was the mental its location midway between 2007, becoming the first Samoan collegiate Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau, Jr. group,” says Tomey, former Center in Honolulu on Jan. 23, 2014, three days before the barriers that stood in our way as Polynesian players, Samoa and the continent. For head coach. As Navy head coach, he set school records Samoan, born 1969 in San Diego, California. A start- head football coach at the Uni- Pro Bowl takes place at Aloha Stadium. and as we started to make our mark, those barriers have now, they are building the orga- for most wins in his first five years (40) and for leading ing linebacker and tight end at Oceanside High School versity of Hawai‘i, University “The guidelines we gave the selection committee were tumbled. It’s a foregone conclusion for Polynesian kids nization with the anticipation Navy to a bowl game in each of his first three seasons. in California, he played for the University of Southern of Arizona and San Jose State to pick inductees according to their accomplishments,” coming up today that they can play the sport.” that there will be many, many Navy has won three Commander-In-Chief’s trophies California before his 20 seasons in the NFL, including 12 during his five-year tenure, earning him distinction as the Pro Bowls. Drafted fifth player overall by the San Diego University. “Everyone has Sapolu says. “We wanted to acknowledge the older play- “One of the great privileges of my life was getting Polynesian football players a very interesting story, and ers first, but in the future, if a current player has a strong familiar with Polynesian players and their cultures,” says following in their footsteps. ¢ firstS ervice Academy coach to win the trophy in his first Chargers, he was named All-Pro 10 times, won the Walter two years. Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and AFC player of while we were unanimous pedigree, they could be considered as well, and we will Tomey. “The family commitment, both of the family to the year in 1994, and was named to the 1990s NFL All- in our selection of the first be making the criteria more specific as we go along.” the player as well as the player to the family is critical Lurline Wailana McGregor Source: Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, Wikipedia, Decade Team. A Chargers Hall of Famer, he also played inductees, I think there Quarterback Jack Thompson, known as “The Throwin’ to the success of any football player, and I found these is a writer, filmmaker and hawaiisportshalloffame.com, archives.starbulletin.com, for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. He retired in 2010 will be others from this Samoan” since his days at Washington State University, values especially compatible with Polynesian culture. author of Between The Deep honoluluadvertiser.com, WSU Athletic Communications and died in 2012. list who will be picked in earned the National Collegiate Athletic Association The Polynesian players, whether they were raised on the Blue Sea and Me. and navysports.com. 14 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] calendar native hawaiian » news | features | events Holiday Pops! crafts vendors, lei stands and ‘ono Sun., Dec. 8, 3 p.m. food. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, The Maui Pops Orchestra pres- Castle Theater. $12-$45. (808) 242- ents special guest pianist Hyperion 7469 or www.mauiarts.org. Knight and Nä Leo Lani O Maui, Maui’s Hawaiian community choir, Kawaiaha‘o Church in concert just in time for Christ- Ali‘i Sunday ke¯ke¯mapa mas. Under the direction of Gale Sun., Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero, the Kawaiaha‘o Church celebrates choir features more than 80 heavenly Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop in a voices sharing their passion for song, special Sunday service in her honor. Hawaiian culture and language. Royal societies and Hawaiian civic Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle clubs, dressed in full regalia, pay Theater. $15 and up. (808) 242-7469 tribute. Kawaiaha‘o Church. Free. or www.mauiarts.org. 469-3000 or www.kawaiahao.org.

A Cazimero Christmas Amy Hänaiali‘i Fri.-Sun., Dec. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Concert Produced by Hawai‘i Theatre Thus., Dec., 19, 7- 9 p.m. artistic director Burton White, Amy Hänaiali‘i will be joined by The Waipa¯ ahupua‘a tour – through the program A Taste of Kaua‘i, Yesterday and Today A Cazimero Christmas stars the her full band in this melodious holiday – includes a stop at Halulu Fishpond. - Courtesy photo: Daniel Lane of Pono Photo award-winning Brothers Cazim- concert featuring Grammy Award- ero and features Leina‘ala Kalama winning Jeff Peterson, Steve Jones, Heine, Robert Cazimero’s Hälau Darryl Pellegrini and hula dancer Palila Palooza speakers and a film screening of honeycreeper. ‘Imiloa Astronomy Nä Kamalei O Lïlïlehua, and the Kehau Nielson. Kahilu Theater in Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Struggle for Existence about Mau- Center on Hawai‘i Island. Regular Ladies of the Royal Dance Com- Waimea. $20-$64. (808) 885-6868 Explore the remote forests of Mau- nakea’s high-elevation dry forest and admission fees to the exhibit hall and pany with special guest appearances or www.kahilutheatre.org. nakea at this all-day event featuring its most famous inhabitant, the palila, planetarium apply. (808) 969-9703 by Lehua Kalima and the Miss and free entertainment, keiki crafts, guest a critically endangered Hawaiian or www.imiloahawaii.org. Master Keiki Hula 2013. Hawai‘i A Taste of Kaua‘i, Theatre. $30-$75. 528-0506 or Yesterday and Today www.hawaiitheatre.com. Fri., Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Renew your ties to the ‘äina and learn about Hawai‘i’s culture and food on this tour in the Waipä ahupua‘a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polyne- sians to settle on Kaua‘i. Learn about Hawaiian agriculture and land management, fishing techniques, sample cooked taro dishes and enjoy an ‘ohana-style lunch made with items from the garden. $115. Reservations required. (808) 635- 0257 or www.tastingkauai.com.

Lili‘uokalani’s Legacies Library Tour Thurs., Jan. 9, 11:30 a.m. at Willie K and friends will light up the night Pähala Public & School Library; with a holiday concert at the Maui Arts & 6:30 p.m. at Kea‘au Public & Cultural Center Dec. 14. - Courtesy photo School Library “He Lei, He Aloha” pays trib- Willie Kalikimaka ute to the legacies of Queen Sat., Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Lili‘uokalani through selected Join Nä Hökü Hanohano Award readings from her book, Hawai‘i’s winner Willie K and his band in an Story by Hawai‘i’s Queen, a sing- evening of celebratory music that along of music she composed, a will get you in the holiday spirit. As film vignette and a brief talk story a noted MACC Ho‘onanea presen- session. The free 45-minute pro- tation, gates will open early at 5:30 gram continues through February p.m. for pre-show festivities includ- at public libraries around the state. ing live music, Hawaiian arts and www.librarieshawaii.org. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii na¯ hanana ke¯ke¯mapa2013 15 events to New York and London for Queen Exhibition Victoria’s 50th Jubilee. Two shell What: Ni‘ihau Shell drapes, once hanging in the home Lei: Ocean Origins, of Prince Kühiö and his beloved Living Traditions Kahanu, are spread in long koa cases. A case on the wall is filled When: Ongoing with plain-looking beach sand. through Jan. 27 A goose-neck wand over the top (closed Tuesdays and offers a microphotography camera Christmas Day) that magnifies glowing Ni‘ihau The Where: Bishop shells (Leptothyra verruca, Euplica Museum J.M. Long varians, Graphicomassa margarita) Gallery of every color, giving the viewer an enduring Cost: Regular museum idea what it might be like to spend admission a lifetime finding, cleaning and bishopmuseum. stringing these gems of the ocean, Info: Lei from the Rick & Chuna Ni‘ihau Shell Lei Collection. - org or 847-3511 smaller than the head of a pin. allure of Courtesy: Dave Franzen, 2013 During the exhibit, Ni‘ihau shell lei by Pam Dow and her associates The collectors of the private Rick Historic records note that in the are available for purchase at the Ni‘ihau shell lei & Chuna Ni‘ihau Shell Lei Col- late 1700s the lei caught the eye of Bishop Museum gift shop. After the lection offered their collection to Capt. James Cook and were col- exhibition, their lei will be available the museum for exhibition. They lected for the British Museum. The for purchase once again at Native Pamela Ka‘ilikini Dow, seated, with Sherlin Kanani Beniamina, left, and Iwalani Kanahele, met with Betty Kam, director of Bishop Museum show includes Books/Nä Mea Hawai‘i at Ward practitioners of the art of Ni‘ihau shell lei making. - Photo: Lynn Cook the museum’s cultural collections, a wristlet uncovered from an Center. ¢ and with Pam Dow’s assistance, the archaeological site carbon-dated to By Lynn Cook show was set, including pieces from pre-Western contact and examples Lynn Cook is a local freelance with her, Sherlin Kanani Beniamina both the private collection and the of Queen Kapi‘olani’s lei when she journalist sharing the arts and culture amela Ka‘ilikini Dow is and Iwalani Kanahele, began pick- museum’s Ni‘ihau collections. was photographed on her 1887 trip of Hawai‘i with a global audience. both protector and pro- ing shells at age 7. Kanahele says moter of a Hawaiian art her grandma sent her to the beach, form with ancient begin- saying: “After school, no swimming. nings – the Ni‘ihau shell Just pick shell.” Now experts, they Plei. Though not a Ni‘ihauan, she is are also trusted by individuals and the voice of the artisans, the master museums to restring damaged lei. stringers, who create the lei more Instantly recognizable, these lei rare and precious than pearls. are created from the homes of tiny Growing up on Kaua‘i, Dow trav- mollusks swept onto the beaches of eled with her father to see friends on Ni‘ihau in the winter surf. Where the private island of Ni‘ihau. “I played pearls begin with a grain of sand with loose shells. They were pearly. in an oyster, the Ni‘ihau shell must The beauty of the place, the people be cleaned of sand, a hole punched and their fine artistry stayed with me,” with a tiny needle and each shell she says. Later she opened a small tied with fine line. Collecting shells shop on Kaua‘i to sell the lei. is labor intensive, months of sitting “Education was important. on a beach, picking shells the size of People didn’t really understand or the head of a pin. Sorted by color and appreciate the artistry of these lei size, finding enough of the rare red, makers,” Dow says. “So, with my green or blue shells may take years. husband, Ernest, and two Ni‘ihau The same variety shells are found lei makers we traveled to every on Kaua‘i, and on other Pacific island. We set up tables in hotel lob- islands, but none have the luster of bies, anywhere we could. We talked the shells picked from the beaches to anyone who would listen, just of Ni‘ihau. In 2004 the Hawai‘i state to tell the story of these beautiful Legislature passed a law so only the lei.” The lei makers sold a few but shells picked on the island of Ni‘ihau mostly, Dow says, they left people can carry that designation. with a better understanding of the Through Jan. 27, the exhibition rarity of the shell and the artistry “Ni‘ihau Shell Lei: Ocean Ori- that can sell from a few thousand gins, Living Traditions” fills the BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM dollars to $10,000 or more. showcases and walls of the J.M. 1525 B  S  () . .  . The two lei makers who travel Long Gallery at Bishop Museum.  16 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] news briefs native hawaiian » news | features | events

E kala mai To qualify to rent a loft space, Statewide scholarship ‘aha begins on O‘ahu a family of four would earn less RE: “A place to live – and than $58,740, or 60 percent of create art – in Kaka‘ako” area median income, per Hous- (November issue) ing and Urban Development’s The Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace 2013 numbers. The project will Lofts project has not signed a have units at 30 percent, 50 per- lease for the property. The project cent and 60 percent area median has site control in the form of an income. The article said the exclusive negotiated agreement project would target people earn- and will move toward execution ing between 50 percent and 60 of a formal lease with the Hawai‘i percent of area median income, Housing Finance and Devel- putting maximum earnings for a opment Corp. The article said family of four at $50,000. the site was leased to Artspace As a clarification, Artspace through the Hawai‘i Community submits housing funding appli- Development Authority. cations to the HHFDC and the Also, permits are not in place City of Honolulu. PA‘I Arts and as stated in the article. Organizers Culture Center will be the anchor A series of 18 statewide Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha kicked off Nov. 7 at the University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa Campus Center. OHA hope to secure permitting as the tenant in the building owned by is a proud sponsor of the fairs, which give students the opportunity to talk directly with scholarship providers and learn about resources due diligence predevelopment on Artspace. that can help them pay for college. Here, UH’s Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services Director Ku‘umealoha Gomes, the project is completed. KWO regrets the errors. right, poses with students Zoe Pi‘ikea Young, left, Sheridan Kailehu and Justin Ligsoy, who have gone through the program, which con- nects Hawaiian students with need-based tuition waivers, community service and scholarship resources. Gomes coordinated the Nov. 7 ‘aha in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Education Association. In all, 10 scholarship fairs will be held on O‘ahu with eight sched- Hawai‘inuiäkea series purchase at Native Books and select uled on the Neighbor Islands. Students, parents, counselors and teachers are encouraged to attend. For ‘aha information, please see retailers. To place an order through page 6. - Photo: Alice Malepeai Silbanuz book launch UH Press, call (808) 956-8255, e-mail [email protected] or The Hawai‘inuiäkea School visit www.uhpress.hawaii.edu. by July 31, 2014, to be eligible for of Hawaiian Knowledge at the the 4-year-old program. University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa Kamehameha preschools KS plans to create a 5-year-old pro- will celebrate the publica- gram to serve students completing the tion of its second volume in the applications 4-year-old program in 2015. Those Hawai‘inuiäkea series with a book families can opt to enroll in the 5-year- launch Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to Kamehameha Schools’ Admis- old program before they are eligible for 4 p.m. at Native Books/Nä Mea sions Department is accepting DOE kindergarten in 2016. Hawai‘i in Ward Warehouse. preschool applications through Jan. Kamehameha operates 29 pre- Light refreshments will be pro- 31, 2014, for the 2014-2015 school schools statewide that enroll more vided and the public is invited. year. Families applying must be than 1,500 children, ages 3 and 4. Here’s what the University of current Hawai‘i residents. Roughly 40 percent of enrollees Hawai‘i Press says about the book: This year, KS will be applying would not have met the minimum “I Ulu I Ka ‘Äina explores the rela- a new preschool entry age require- age requirement to enter DOE kin- Ka¯ko‘o ‘A¯ina Award recipient organizations were presented ‘o¯hi‘a wood ‘o¯‘o¯, a traditional tionships between Kanaka Maoli and ment in alignment with the DOE’s dergarten, Kelly said. Hawaiian digging tool, crafted by Mark Hee. From left are: Jo-Ann Leong, Mahealani Cypher, the land. From the memories of long- 5-year-old kindergarten age require- For information about the pre- Hi‘ilei Kawelo, Rick Barboza, Jerry Kaluhiwa, Jono Blodgett and Charlie Reppun. - Courtesy: time activists, cultural practitioners ment and the elimination of junior school program and applying, The Nature Conservancy and seasoned administrators to the kindergarten, which takes effect in visit www.ksbe.edu/admissions or insights of young scholar/advocates, the 2014-15 school year. call 842-8800 or toll-free from the Club, Mahealani Cypher, whose tional site with outdoor classrooms, each piece declares the inseparability “In light of this change, we will Neighbor Islands, 1-800-842-4682, Ko‘olaupoko Ahupua‘a Bound- contemporary heiau and 57 small of the Kanaka from the ‘äina. Edited apply a new preschool entry age ext. 28800. ary Marker Project with the state lo‘i kalo (taro patches). by Jonathan K. Osorio, the volume requirement this coming school Department of Transportation is • Käko‘o ‘Öiwi, Jerry Kaluhiwa, features writings by contributors year, which will ensure our present Käko‘o ‘Äina Awards now being implemented statewide, which has cleared 10 acres of natu- Carlos Andrade, Kamanamaikalani and future preschool families aren’t and who helped create Käko‘o ral wetland of invasive weeds and Beamer, Dana Näone Hall, Neil left in a bind after aging out of the The Nature Conservancy pre- ‘Öiwi and Mähuahua ‘Ai o Hoi to created 2 acres of lo‘i kalo with J. Hannahs, Lia O’Neill Keawe, 4 year-old program,” said Terry sented its Käko‘o ‘Äina Award to perpetuate traditional land steward- high walls to capture storm-water Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, Kelly, director of KS’ Community a coalition of community partners ship practices and customs. flow and prevent excess runoff and Leon No‘eau Peralto, Wendell Based Early Childhood Education who are working to create a moun- • Papahana Kuaola/Hui Kü sediment from reaching the fish- Kekailoa Perry, as well as an inter- Department, in a news release. tain-to-the-sea restoration project in Maoli Ola, Rick Barboza, which pond and bay below. view with Lilikalä Kame‘eleihiwa New students applying for KS He‘eia in Windward O‘ahu. has introduced 80 species of native • Paepae o He‘eia, Hi‘ilei Kawelo, by Kaiwipuni Lipe, and cover art by preschools must be 3 years old by Honorees and their representa- Hawaiian plants to the landscaping which has restored 3,000 feet of April Drexel.” July 31, 2014, to be eligible for the tives at the Nov. 1 ceremony were: market, restored 60 acres of native He‘eia Fishpond’s 7,000-foot-long The book will be available for 3-year-old program and 4 years old • Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic landscape and created an educa- wall and since 2006 has removed Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii Ho‘olaha Lehulehu ke¯ke¯mapa2013 17 Public NOTICE 37 tons of invasive algae and cultivated, every year. The 2014 lei queen must be 55 “This period, along with the ‘öpelu period Notice of human burial and harvested and sold 2,000 pounds of fish. years or older by March 1, 2014, the date from August to September, provides access possible human burials • Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources, of the Lei Queen Selection event, which to the traditional net fishing grounds while Jono Blodgett, whose invasive species team will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at McCoy conserving the marine resources within the Persons related to Unidentified Human cleared 138,000 pounds of invasive algae Pavilion. rest of the (Püpükea) MLCD,” or Marine Remains encountered at Kunia Mauka Loa from roughly 12 acres of reef in Käne‘ohe Applications will be available in early Life Conservation District. Ridge C&C Farmlands Project, Honoulili Bay and seeded the reefs with invasive- December at www.honoluluparks.com, or DLNR says: akule may be taken Ahupua‘a, ‘Ewa District, Island of O‘ahu, algae-eating native sea urchins, which it by calling the department at 768-3041. with hook-and-line from the shoreline Hawai‘i, and presumably Native Hawaiian raises at a Sand Island facility. The queen and her court will be of Waimea Bay portion of the MLCD. individuals possibly buried in unmarked graves • Hui Ulu Mea‘ai, Charles Reppun, a introduced at the 87th annual Lei Day Waimea Bay is bounded by an imaginary more than 50 years old at TMK: 9-2-004: 013 group of local farmers promoting sustain- Celebration on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at line from, and including, the Wänanapaoa are requested to contact Kawika Farm, Cultural able agriculture that uses invasive algae Kapi‘olani Park and Bandstand. The 2014 Islets across the mouth of Waimea Bay to and History Branch, State Historic Preservation from Käne‘ohe Bay for fertilizer and com- celebration is themed Lei Häli‘a Aloha, or Waimea Point. Division, Kakuhihewa Bldg., Room 555, 601 post, restores lo‘i kalo and advocates for lei recalling sweet memories. For members DLNR reminds that no one may use Kamokila Blvd Kapolei, HI 96707 at (808) 692- farmers’ water rights. of the public interested in the annual lei more than two poles with one line per pole 8015. The property owner proposes to preserve • Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology, contest, free lei-making workshops will and with no more than two hooks per line; in place all archaeological sites used for human Jo-Ann Leong, which since 2005 has sup- be held in April at various locations on akule must be hooked by the mouth (it is burial. Native Hawaiian skeletal remains have ported the work of the Super Sucker reef O‘ahu. prohibited to “snag” akule); take of akule been identified at the SIHP 50-80-08-7331. restoration project and whose graduate stu- with legal nets is OK if done according to Additional possible unmarked graves sites dent first experimented with using native sea Akule fishing the administrative rules. have been identified in the project area which urchins to prevent invasive algae regrowth. Copies of the administrative rules are presumed to be Native Hawaiian. Interested Fishing for akule in Waimea Bay ocean are available at the Division of Aquatic persons shall respond within thirty days and Lei queen search waters is open through Dec. 31, the state Resources office, 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. provide information to the Department of Land Department of Land and Natural Resources 330; in the Hawai‘i Fishing Regulations and Natural Resources adequately demonstrat- The Department of Parks and Recreation has announced. booklet, available at most sporting goods ing cultural connections to the Native Hawaiian is seeking applicants for the 86th annual The months of November and Decem- stores; or online at http://state.hi.us/dlnr/ remains, or descent from ancestor buried in Lei Queen Selection. Applications must be ber provides “fishers access to traditional dar/admin_rules.html. Violations of these the same ahupua‘a or district where the Native postmarked by January 10, 2014. akule fishing grounds,” DLNR Chairper- rules are petty misdemeanors and subject Hawaiian skeletal remains are buried. ¢ The age range of the lei queen rotates son William Aila said in a news release. to fines up to $1,000.¢

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Client: Hawaii Health Connector HIHC-27483_9.7x9.4 9.7" x 9.4", 4c pub: Ka Wai Ola Oha – October 2013 18 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events Ko Läna‘i mau ‘ano‘ai – news from Läna‘i Mahalo nui loa Trustee’s note: This programs of cultural sus- efore I express respect we can give one month’s column is written by tainability. my prepared another. Faith allows me Kepä and Onaona Maly, res- Maunalei Valley, once thoughts, I would to press forward despite Board of idents of Läna‘i, cultural his- the sole source of kalo like to use two challenges and disagree- Trustees torians and ethnographers. grown in lo‘i on Läna‘i, is words that I feel ments. Faith allows me to be restored. The vision of Bare the most important to love. he Office of Läna‘i ‘ohana is to establish words in the English lan- Hawaiian Affairs, a community-based living guage. I would like to Love. Love, I believe, Colette Y. Machado Colette Y. Oz Chairperson, Trustee, Läna‘i Culture & history center where resi- take this time to say thank is the greatest of human Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i Heritage Center Machado dents, students and visitors you to all of our benefi- Stender expressions for love is Tel: 808.594.1837 (Läna‘i CHC) may gather to participate ciaries who support us, what draws us one to Fax: 808.594.0212 andT the Native Hawaiian Chairperson, in a wide range of cultural work with us, call on us Vice Chair, another. Our ability to Email: [email protected] Education Act (NHEA) Trustee Moloka‘i programs and the culti- and keep us on our toes Trustee, At-large love others as we love ————— program, Läna‘i ‘ohana, and La-na‘i vation of kalo and other at the Office of Hawai- ourselves gives us the Oz Stender Pülama Läna‘i and field crops to feed the ‘ohana ian Affairs throughout tools we need to under- Vice Chair, At-large specialists are engaged in of Läna‘i. A part of the the year. I would like to stand and get along with Tel: 808.594.1877 partnerships of cultural vision is to begin making say thank you to each and every everyone. Kahiau – love given Fax: 808.594.1853 stewardship and sustainability. We and delivering poi to our elder ‘ohana. employee on O‘ahu, the Neighbor without expectation of return – Email: [email protected] are focusing on building Hawaiian Other crops such as ‘ulu, ‘uala, hö‘i‘o Islands, and in Washington, D.C., can be the greatest gift given or ————— cultural literacy through place-based and ‘öhi‘a ‘ai are planned for cultiva- for their hard work, their diligence received. To love gives us a sense Dan Ahuna knowledge and cultural practices; tion. In addition to food crops, plants and their desire to work with me of peace and encourages us to offer Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau connecting ‘ohana with hands-on such as wauke, olonä, ‘awa, mämaki, and the other trustees as we con- compassion. Tel: 808-594-1751 experiences in traditional and cus- palapalai and maile are also planned tinue on our mission to serve our Email: [email protected] tomary practices. Living aloha ‘äina, for cultivation. Hawaiian beneficiaries. Compassion. As we show mercy, ————— not just speaking the words. Another major initiative is the love, kindness and tenderness Rowena Akana Sept. 30 through Nov. 12, Läna‘i restoration of Waia‘öpae Fishpond As I reflect on the year past, toward another in need, we comfort Trustee, At-large CHC with the NHEA program and fronting the ahupua‘a of Päwili. Last I realize we have been through their souls and relieve them from Tel: 808.594.1860 OHA’s I Mana Ka Lähui hosted a used over 120 years ago, Waia‘öpae a year of change and transition sorrow. Thinking of those who Fax: 808.594.0209 class titled “Beginning Conver- is one of at least five major loko i‘a as we welcomed our new CEO are experiencing hard times and Email: [email protected] sational Hawaiian Language for built on the windward reef of Läna‘i and are packing up to move to having compassion for them takes ————— Adults through Place Names and in ancient times. Environmental our new location at the Gentry us away from being self-absorbed. Peter Apo Traditions of Läna‘i,” taught by degradation as a result of grazing Pacific Design Center. While not As we exercise charity while serv- Trustee, O‘ahu Kepä Maly. The classes are part of by feral sheep, goats and deer has all change is easy, in life change ing our families, our friends, our Tel: 808.594.1854 a growing movement to establish a buried much of the reef and kuapä is inevitable but change could be co-workers and our communities, Fax: 808.594.1864 Hawaiian Language Immersion Pro- under mud. Wave wash has also scat- a positive thing as it gives us the our own burdens will be lifted and Email: [email protected] gram on Läna‘i, in partnership with tered the rocks, but the foundation opportunity to look forward to our hearts will rejoice in the spirit ————— Läna‘i High & Elementary School. is still present. The pond restoration different ideas, different direction of hope. Haunani Apoliona, MSW Initially, the classes were planned will offer valuable opportunities for and even different scenery. Change Trustee, At-large for 20 participants, but in less than community members, Läna‘i High also affords us the opportunity to Hope. Hope is the gift of the Tel: 808.594.1886 24 hours the class was filled and a & Elementary School and Läna‘i grow as individuals; it is how we Spirit and hope will bring us happi- Email: [email protected] waiting list established. Forty people CHC/NHEA programs to engage handle change that will determine ness that leads to peace, mercy, joy ————— attended the first day of class, and by participants in a wide range of place- our individual destiny. and gladness. In times of despair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey the end of the course many ‘ohana based experiential education that will and darkness, hope is like the beam Trustee, Maui participants were asking for a con- fill cultural and natural resources, I take this opportunity to share of sunlight rising up over the hori- Tel: 808.594.1858 tinuation of the program. STEM and literacy requirements. those things that help me to zon. It encourages us and inspires Fax: 808.594.1864 Language is the foundation of Successful completion of the pond embrace change and to move for- us to trust in the love and care of Email: [email protected] culture, beliefs, practices and the will also serve to feed the families ward with a glad heart and with others. The things we hope for are ————— perpetuation of a living Hawaiian of Läna‘i. renewed excitement. often future events while things we Robert K. Lindsey Jr. heritage. Through knowledge of Läna‘i’s families see great oppor- hope in sustain us daily. Each time Trustee, Hawai‘i Hawaiian traditions, place names tunities in bringing these legacy Faith. Although faith is not hope is fulfilled, we are made con- Tel: 808.594.1855 and language, a growing sense of programs forward as a living cultural something tangible, I know faith fident and experience more hope. Fax: 808.594.1883 pride and kuleana in stewardship of hälau, where residents and visitors to be true. Faith means trust. I trust Without hope, we have nothing. Email: [email protected] the Honua ola (living environment) is alike may be enriched through acts in the promises of my Heavenly ————— awakening on Läna‘i. Island ‘ohana of stewardship and care of the honua Father, and I trust the goodness This holiday season, I wish you John D. Waihe‘e IV – many of whom are descended ola. of my fellow man. I trust in the and your families faith, love, com- Trustee, At-large from Mähele ‘Äina period residents E ka wahine lokomaika‘i Colette wisdom shared with me by others passion and charity. This year, let Tel: 808.594.1876 of Läna‘i – along with many other Pi‘ipi‘i Machado, Po‘onui o Ke and I am honored by the trust of us look forward to the brightness Email: [email protected] island residents, Pülama Läna‘i and Ke‘ena Kuleana Hawai‘i, na ke others when they seek wisdom of a New Year excitement and a partners from across the pae ‘äina, Akua no i malama mai iä ‘oe a me from me. Mutual trust is one of resolve to find peace in your little are now engaged in planning for na Po‘o pü. ¢ the most invaluable components of corner of the world. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele ke¯ke¯mapa2013 19 trustee messsages We are Kanaka Maoli, the voice of Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission bungled investigation loha from Kaua‘i and Today, there is no political no‘ai kakou … the Gentry Pacific Design Ni‘ihau! unit presently governing Kanaka On July 17, 2012, Center building, a $21.4 mil- Mahalo this month to Maoli, and judging from the I asked the State lion property in Iwilei, hinged everyone who took time response thus far to the latest Ethics Commis- on the vote of a trustee who is to join us at our OHA enrollment process, there may be sion’s executive also a member of the board AKaua‘i Open House on Friday, far less interest in creating one ‘Adirector to investigate whether a of directors of the bank that Nov. 8: Trustee Rowena Akana than previously thought. trustee’s vote to approve OHA’s offered the best financing for and Dr. Verlie-Ann Malina-Wright Kanaka Maoli monarchs ruled purchase of a property being that acquisition.” from O‘ahu, governor’s represen- Dan over anyone who was a member financed by Bank of Hawaii, Rowena tative Wanda Kau-Shibata, John Ahuna of their political community, for which she also serves as a Akana The auditor concluded that: Kaohelauli‘i, Bronson and Kai not merely Kanaka Maoli. Long director on their board, was a “… the trustee’s actions may Lovell, Rupert Rowe, Mike Chan- Trustee, before the overthrow of the mon- violation of HRS §84-14 - Con- Trustee, At-large damage OHA’s reputation and dler, Joey Pajela, Christopher and Kaua‘i and archy, the Kanaka Maoli royal flicts of interests, which states undermine the agency’s cred- Shirley Kauahi, Aunty Arde Long- Ni‘ihau family intermarried with Brit- that no employee may take any ibility with beneficiaries and Yamashita, Rowena Pangan, Anela ish and American immigrants, official action directly affecting the public.” and Pua Pa, Kamika Smith, Kale and both immigrants and their a business in which the employee has a The action also had serious conse- Makua, Lei Aiu-Taber, Iosefa and mixed-race children held high substantial financial interest. This includes quences for OHA operations. We were Arnette Imaikalani, Canen Hookano and Joe positions in Hawaiian society. Non-native elected state board members, such as OHA surprised to learn on April 12, 2013, that Borden. Talking story with all of you really people began to serve in the king’s cabinet trustees. the loan we got from Bank of Hawaii was made it a successful day! and western-style parliament as early as Despite my numerous attempts to follow not a “secured” loan and that it had to I also want to thank concerned members the 1840s, including Keoni Ana, who was up, nothing happened for 10 months. Then, be backed by OHA Trust dollars. OHA’s of the Hawaiian immersion community on Kanaka Maoli and half-British and served on April 13, 2013, the trustee being inves- Hawaii Direct Investment Policy requires Maui who took time to meet with OHA’s as kuhina nui (co-regent) beginning in 1845. tigated announced that she received letter that any “recourse” in connection with a Ad Hoc Committee on Hawaiian Language Kanaka Maoli monarchs were hardly resis- from the commission stating she did noth- loan be counted toward the $25 million Immersion Education. Mahalo for sharing tant to Western values; beginning early in ing wrong. I never received a response to maximum allocation. As a result, we can’t your mana‘o as we work with the many the century they were themselves Christians my original complaint. make any more investments in Hawaii until stakeholders to advance ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. and tried to spread Christian and Western Just when I thought this was all going the acquisition of OHA’s corporate head- Back in May, I wrote about “The liquid traditions to all those on the Islands. King to be brushed under the rug, the auditor quarters is complete. measurement of who is ‘Hawaiian’ ” and Kaläkaua toured the world in large part to of the State of Hawaii came out with her While I will not comment on the com- how we have much confusion about our attract immigration to his kingdom. September 2013 Report No. 13-07 (to see petency of the State Ethics Commission’s cultural identity and division within our Kanaka Maoli are the past, present, a copy of the report visit the Auditor’s investigative staff members, it boggles my community because of the 50 percent blood future, Native, indigenous, aborigine, genu- website at: http://files.hawaii.gov/auditor/ mind that after a 10-month investigation, quantum requirement used for Hawaiian ine, true, real, actual, very, really and truly Reports/2013/13-07.pdf) and harshly crit- they couldn’t find anything wrong with Homes for native Hawaiians versus the living here, Hawai‘i. The past is the future, icized the trustees’ vote to authorize the the trustees’ vote to purchase the Gentry more-inclusive “single drop” of Hawaiian the future is the gift and Kanaka Maoli are purchase of the Gentry building. building. blood standard used by most other agen- the present. On pages 20-21 of Report No. I believe the State Ethics Commission’s cies to serve Native Hawaiians. Since then, Also, I want to send a shout out to Trustee 13-07, the state auditor wrote: mishandling of the investigation sends the many people have shared their mana‘o, Carmen Hulu Lindsey, our Maui trustee, “Trustees’ vote in favor of Gentry wrong message to other elected officials experience and observations with me. These who recently celebrated her 70th birthday acquisition violated OHA investment who think they can blatantly flout Hawaii’s are some additional thoughts based on those in style, surrounded by her ‘ohana and policy conflict of interest laws. It also gives the conversations. friends. I’m honored I got to join her as “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ negative perception that the commission Defined by the work of our küpuna, the part of her OHA ‘ohana. Hulu Lindsey sets Native Hawaiian Trust Fund Invest- is simply there to protect the status quo word “maoli,” according to Pukui and Elbert a great example of being a tireless, respect- ment Policy provides that if a trustee has instead of aggressively assuring clean in the Hawaiian Dictionary, is: native, indig- ful, knowledgeable and involved leader for a personal involvement with any direct ethics in the State of Hawaii. enous, aborigine, genuine, true, real and our Hawaiian people. I wish her many more investment transaction, or even any per- Aloha Ke Akua. ¢ actual. We can measure the Kanaka Maoli years of health and service. ceived conflict of interest, the trustee must from our past, present and future. Kanaka Finally, here’s wishing a Mele Kalikimaka disclose the involvement immediately and Interested in Hawaiian issues and OHA? Maoli can trace our roots back, never made and Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou to you and your be recused from both discussions and Please visit my website at www.rowena a blood quantum on ourselves, and there is a ‘ohana. May your holiday celebrations be votes on the transaction. akana.org for more information or e-mail me future for us and our culture. Kanaka Maoli joyous and safe. “Contrary to this policy, we found at [email protected]. are the voice of Hawai‘i nei. Mahalo nui loa! ¢ that the board’s decision to purchase

For more information on the Kuleana Tax Ordinance or for genealogy verifi cation KULEANA LAND HOLDERS requests, please contact 808.594.1967 or email [email protected]. THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and County of Honolulu, County E Ö Mai of Hawai‘i, County of Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible owners to pay minimal property taxes each year. Applications are on each county’s web site. Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i oha.org All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. ª)WILEIª2OAD ª3TEªªsª(ONOLULU ª()ªªsª 20 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsages native hawaiian » news | features | events To Raise a Beloved Nation Nä Lei Na‘auao charter schools are worth funding irst, to all, Happy Holidays, properties such as Waimea Valley, loha e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, A cherished kupuna and veteran keep safe, stay warm and 25,000 acres of Wao Kele O Puna, nä pulapula a Häloa, educator asked, “What is truly celebrate your existence. 500 acres of the Galbraith Estate mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau, important about being Hawaiian The end of the year is in Wahiawä, 20 acres in Palauea, puni ke ao mäla- and what do we feel is important always an inspiring time to Maui, and more. Kana‘iolowalu malama. to pass on to the next generation? Flook ahead to what the future might (Act 195) moves us closer toward AWe thank Taffi, her colleagues As I examine my own life and hold and so I find myself in deep identifying a certified electorate, Katie Benioni and Pat Bergin and what was passed on to me, it is reflection over OHA’s stated mis- to be recognized by the state and our lähui, for holding fast to the the values of living as a Hawaiian. sion, To Raise a Beloved Nation. Peter the federal government, who could vision, implementation and inspi- Haunani I was fortunate to spend a lot of What a profound thought with Apo then form a citizenry to establish a ration that is Nä Lei Na‘auao. We Apoliona, MSW time with Tütü, who lived a sub- plenty of room for dreaming of new governing entity. The train has extend this closing winter message sistence lifestyle. She passed on to what could be. My dreams for a Trustee, left the station. and challenge on their behalf. Trustee, me the values of respect for ‘äina, nation begin by first noting that O‘ahu A milestone toward the shaping At-large küpuna and each other. I followed since 1980, when OHA was cre- of the nation occurred in Novem- “The story begins in Hawai‘i my Tütü from mauka to makai to ated by state Constitution, we have ber when the six major Hawaiian with a small group of Hawaiian gather lä‘au or mea ‘ai, we only been consumed by the political economic institutions gathered in language educators who opened took what we needed. Spirituality processes of the drive for political recogni- a puwalu to seek ways to connect the dots the first Pünana Leo preschools in 1984, to was a large part of our lifestyle. Currently, tion. Some seek recognition as a nation by and begin a dialogue of unification toward ‘feed’ the Hawaiian language into the ears our children are disconnected from küpuna the federal government. Others seek politi- a common vision of a Hawaiian future. In and mouths of young toddlers in order to and mäkua who can share these values. This cal separation from U.S. control, to stand the room were leaders of the Kamehameha bring life to Hawai‘i’s dying Indigenous kuleana now lies with Nä Lei Na‘auao. recognized through the United Nations that Schools, Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust, Queen language.” (Kimura, 2009). These visionar- would somehow restore Hawai‘i to its pre- Emma Foundation and Hospital Systems, ies empowered Nä Lei Na‘auao culture and “Our culture is defined by our values. annexation status as a kingdom-state. Lunalilo Home, Department of Hawaiian language schools, today prominent contend- When we learn our genealogy we honor I believe it is important to continue explor- Home Lands and OHA. ers in education. our ancestors. When we recognize a place ing all paths to restoring a form of nationhood. The meeting was dynamic and produced as piko, we aloha ‘äina. Accepting and rec- But I don’t believe that we have to wait to a profound commitment to move forward These schools, however, are plagued by ognizing our leadership roles is kuleana and be blessed by the U.S. or the United Nations together – as one people. If it’s true that a languid bureaucracies threatening their very we mälama our relationships. These beliefs to begin to build the nation. First, we are nation is defined by its institutions, then we existence by severely limiting resources are the kaula, or rope, that binds us together. already a cultural and spiritual nation toward are crystallizing ourselves as never before needed to survive. “New measures are Nä Lei Na‘auao captures this kaula, creat- which we moved decisively and quickly fol- with the leadership of the six most funda- needed to advance toward reconciliation with ing relevant curricula for today’s haumäna. lowing the Hawaiian Renaissance of the ’70s mental institutions of the Hawaiian people, indigenous peoples and address persistent Whether through language, reforestation, and ’80s that had us marching in the streets four of them descending directly from the deep-seated problems related to histori- hula drama or sailing canoes matters not, and stridently demanding a process of rec- ali‘i, and two emerging from the political cal wrongs, failed policies of the past and the outcome is ultimately the same – pass- onciliation that led to the creation of OHA, reconciliation process. Now we need to push continuing systemic barriers to the full real- ing on cultural values. Having many paths a constitutional overhaul of native rights, a the envelope and move with a higher sense ization of indigenous peoples’ rights. … The leading to a common goal can be symbolized ceded land settlement, the set aside of ‘Iolani of urgency toward creating other institu- U.S. Congress issued an apology to Native by the metaphor of making coconut-sennit Palace and Kaho‘olawe until such time that tions and programs to imbed in the fabric Hawaiians … for the overthrow resulting in cording – strength is gained when individual a new governing entity is established, and a of the national tapestry such as a Hawaiian suppression … indigenous Hawaiians see strands are woven together. He ko‘u mana‘o vibrant reconstruction of our culture in all National Archives, an education system, a their sacred places under the domination wale no.” its forms. health system, a national institute of culture of others, and they continue to fare worse The nation is already defining itself and and the arts. Let the vision burst forth beyond than any other demographic group in Hawaii Aia Iä Käkou Nä Ha‘ina – The Answers rising quickly, although the import of it all the political boundaries and not be impeded in terms of education, health, crime and Are Within Us: We challenge the political sometimes escapes us. OHA has already by the absence of political recognition, for employment.” (Anaya, 2012). powers to resource us properly, our keiki begun stitching together a national geo-cul- it will come in due time. The time to declare are worthy! tural land inventory by buying back pieces of our nationhood is now. All we have to do is Fraught with challenges, Nä Lei Na‘auao the nation in the form of culturally valuable act like one. ¢ Hawaiian Focused Charter Schools (HFCS) As we eagerly prepare for new beginnings continue making enormous gains, defying for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in its new odds. Hawaiians enrolling and graduating home at the Gentry Pacific Design Center, from college since the birth of HFCS has Reynold, Louise and I wish to thank you for increased 50 percent. Schools are produc- your continued encouragement and support Aloha ing values-driven lifelong learners actively over these two decades. 2013 inspired, yet engaged in building strong communities challenges the future for Native Hawaiians. It impacting Hawai‘i and the world. Students will be by the blessing of collective will and Makahiki Hou! accept responsibility for our lands and are effort that the betterment of Native Hawai- recovering, cultivating and perpetuating our ians shall prevail. We extend to you and your knowledge, language and culture infusing ‘ohana our mahalo a nui. 12/48 ¢ ancestors’ wisdom in all they do.

KE‘ENA KULEANA HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii leo ‘elele ke¯ke¯mapa2013 21 trustee messsages Kana‘iolowalu: Accountability and stewardship Childhood decides s an elected trustee of approved $3.337 million in trust Trustee’s note: Catherine Under- and unchanging, but by nature, the Office of Hawai- funds for the state initiative. This wood, Licensed Marriage and designed to be changed. And it is ian Affairs, I have had all been spent by June 30, Family Therapist, and Dr. Wendy experience that causes the brain the responsibility and 2013. Where did these trust Wood contributed to this piece. to change itself. The formation fiduciary obligation funds go and why was there so of the connections between neu- Ato ensure that our people’s trust little to show for it in terms of here is a widely held rons is stimulated and directed by funds are used prudently and in results? belief that infants and patterned, repetitive experience. a manner that directly benefits very young children One could say that experience is them. It is important therefore Carmen “Hulu” For the past several months, are less affected by Robert K. responsible for the architecture that the community under- Lindsey the Kana‘iolowalu commission- frightening experi- Lindsey, Jr. of the brain. stands the reasoning behind ers have come to OHA seeking encesT than their older siblings decisions taken recently by the Trustee, Maui additional money. These efforts because they can’t understand Trustee, Hawai‘i Our brains are social organs, trustees with regard to fund- began on May 21, 2012, when or remember what happens. seeking connection with others ing Kana‘iolowalu, the Native OHA received a letter from the And, even if they are affected, and dependent on those con- Hawaiian Roll Commission. commission requesting another their natural “resilience” helps nections to stimulate normal, $2.5 million for the project. them to bounce back and recover easily healthy development. The nature, inten- By state constitutional provision, OHA and on their own. As a result, parents who sity and frequency of experiences of is the lead state agency on matters relat- Given the poor performance to date, might be careful to shield older children being in relationship with other people ing to Native Hawaiians. OHA did not three trustees and I voted not to continue from witnessing, for example, parental are directly linked to how the immature initiate or pass Act 195, which created further funding for the commission. But arguments, may be less concerned about brain is stimulated to develop and orga- Kana‘iolowalu. The state Legislature did, over the last several weeks, OHA trustees the effects of the experience on the baby nize. but then refused to fund this initiative. have faced increasing pressure to con- in the family. On July 7, 2011, Gov. Neil Abercrombie tinue funding Kana‘iolowalu. Although The importance of early experience signed Act 195 into law. the trustees rejected the commission’s In recent years advances in our under- cannot be overstated. The human brain requests, its budget demands continued standing of brain development have is most plastic (affected and changed by “Preparing and maintaining a roll of to be placed on the agenda. exposed the fallacy of those beliefs experience) from birth until about 3 years qualified Native Hawaiians” and certify- and helped us to recognize the critical old. Plasticity continues, but diminishes ing that roll are the primary tasks of the Finally, on Nov. 7, 2013, the OHA importance and lifelong consequences as the brain matures. A child’s brain Native Hawaiian Roll commissioners, trustees voted to support a final alloca- of experiences in the earliest parts of our organizes in response to the relational who were appointed by the governor. tion of $595,000 to allow the commission lives. What follows is a brief introduc- environment. A child who lives in a home OHA was required to fund the state ini- to end its effort and to publish a closing tion to the information which we believe which is predictable, safe, nurturing and tiative with Native Hawaiian trust funds, report. I supported this request only when should guide us as we respond to chal- rich in loving relationships, with atten- but was not authorized to direct or con- the commission finally disclosed that they lenges in our communities that affect us tive, attuned and responsive parenting will trol the process by which the commission had in fact incurred over $200,000 in all. develop in ways that set the stage for func- addressed and fulfilled its mandate. debts that needed to be settled. tioning in all domains for life. The ability Our understanding of the effects of to form trusting relationships, to manage OHA complied, hoping that a bona At this point, I feel the commission has early experience on brain development one’s emotional states and behavior, to fide effort would bring about the regis- done all it is capable of doing. I think our rests on a few key facts about the nature think well and to respond rather than react tration of at least two-thirds of the Native people are confused by the many times of the brain; it is social, plastic and use- are all being determined in these earliest Hawaiians in our state. The law set out a they have been asked to register. I fear our dependent. Our brain is responsible for years. The brain of a child who lives in time frame for Kana‘iolowalu to achieve people may have become distrustful of virtually every thought, sensation, per- a chaotic, unpredictable, violent, discon- its mission: the registration of 200,000 the process. Perhaps the media advertise- ception, emotion, memory, dream, action nected household develops in ways that Native Hawaiians by June 15, 2013. ments were not clear in defining the goals and reaction you ever have. It makes sure are likely to lead to lifelong difficulty with of the mandate. There may be all kinds of that we keep breathing and that our heart relationships, impulse control, planning On May 26, 2013, the commission reasons for why we are where we are. keeps beating even when you are sound and setting goals, empathy and managing indicated it had registered only 12,956 asleep. It allows us to have a sense of per- emotional reactivity. Furthermore, there Hawaiians. Having failed to meet its What remains clear is our people’s sonal identity and to navigate the world in is a direct link between adverse childhood goal, the time frame for registration was continuing desire to form a Hawaiian which you live. experience and dramatically higher levels extended to Jan. 19, 2014. We were told nation where känaka can determine for of mental and physical health problems, on Aug. 2, 2013, that the number regis- ourselves what direction we will take for Our brains are staggeringly complex. including (among many others) obesity, tered had increased to 16,585. sovereignty. We need to demonstrate that The immature brain of a newborn has diabetes, cancer, addiction, depression we understand and are capable of address- roughly 100 billion neurons (individual and anxiety. As can be seen from these numbers, ing that desire in a more responsible way brain cells). As the brain develops and the enrollment effort has fallen far short than the results of the commission have matures, each of these neurons devel- Guided by this knowledge, we can of expectations. The OHA trustees had so far. ‘O wau iho nö. ¢ ops as many as 20,000 connections with design and implement community- other neurons. Our brains are plastic, based policies and programs which are use-dependent organs. Among the most much more effective, less expensive stunning discoveries in recent years is and serve the health and well-being of that our brains are plastic – not fixed all the members of our community. ¢ LOGO WITH WHITE BORDER 22 ke¯ke¯mapa2013 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] native hawaiian » news | features | events ho‘ohui ‘ohana family reunions - E na ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your - - ,i>`ÞÊ̜Ê}iÌÊޜÕÀÊLÕȘiÃÃʈ˜ÌœÊÌ iÊ}œÛiÀ˜“i˜ÌÊVœ˜ÌÀ>V̈˜}Ê>Ài˜>¶ÊiÌʇ*/
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Kowalski 808-436-1845, Donna HueSing Curimao [email protected] or 808-596-8990 ext. 1009 808-264-3178, Valda “Sweetheart” Baisa Andaya 808- CUMMINGS – The descendants of Thomas 572-9245, Judy Kaawa Opunui 808-227-4497, or Booth Cummings will be having a Reunion 2014 e-mail [email protected]. Ç££Ê>«ˆ¼œ>˜ˆÊ Û`°]Ê-Ìi°Ê£{Îä]Êœ˜œÕÕ]ÊʙÈn£Î to be held July 11 and 12 at the Velma McWayne 6>ˆ`>Ìi`Ê«>ÀŽˆ˜}Ê>ÌÊ*>VˆwVÊ*>ÀŽÊ*>â>Ê«>ÀŽˆ˜}ÊÃÌÀÕVÌÕÀiʜ˜Ê ÕÀ̈ÃÊ-ÌÀiiÌ Santos Community Center, Päpöhaku Park, Wailuku, Maui, Hawai‘i. Please make sure we have ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search your address so that we can send you the registra- ALO/LOW – We are looking for descendants tion form and other information for the occasion. of James Herman (Ahsun) Alo/Low. He was born Please contact Parker Henry and Momi Cummings on Maui and his parents were Thomas Look Tam at (808) 242-4571 or (808) 268-5584 or e-mail lei- and Meleana Ahana Wong. There were nine chil- [email protected] or see the Cummings dren with Annie Kalanihale Kai. The children ‘Ohana Facebook page to get a hold of us. were: Lydia Ayok, Mary Keahilani, James Kahana, Edward Carl, Thomas, Lucille, Paul Blaise, George KAIALAU – To all descendants of Simeona Aiwohi Herman and Annie Kalanihale. There were seven Kaialau and sibling Sophia Manoa Kaialau, we are plan- children with Lillian Marion Eckart. The children ning a family reunion Aug. 15-17, 2014, on the island were: Mary Elizabeth, Robert Herman, Francis Applications now being accepted for OHA’s of Kaua‘i. Family descendants of Simeona Aiwohi Adrian, Ann Delores, Joseph Carl, Charles Barry Kaialau are: Poni Kekahu (John, Aloha Hookano, and Adrienne Rita (Mui Lang). If you are a part Hana Suga, Victoria, Pilipo, Thelma Blake, Kawelo of this ‘ohana, please contact us. We are hop- Sabarre and Simon), Bertha Ku Anakalea/Waalani ing to have an ‘ohana gathering, on O‘ahu in June (Margaret Wong, Moke, Iliwaalani, Bertha Kalehua 2014. For more information: e-mail mel526lv@ Kauhi), Simeon Kaialau (Robert Holi, Hillgard Kaohu, hotmail.com, or call 909-244-9902, ualhpd@hawaii. Wilbur, Otilla Kaikaka, Elizabeth Freitas), and Marie rr.com, [email protected], [email protected], Kahumu Cox (Kaniau Torris, Frank Westly Cox, [email protected]. Herbert Hoover Cox, Lenore Seto). Family descen- dants of Sophia Manoa Kaialau are: Robert Alaka‘i BISSEN/KIN CHOY – Aloha nö! My name (Robert Alaka‘i and Edward Alaka‘i), Sophie Lyman is John De Cambra. I’m looking for family on my Hua Kanu (Emily Rabe, Alexander, Arthur, William, Harry), mother’s side. My mother’s name is Wendy Kin Choy Business Loan Program Martha Makaawaawa (Sam Makaawaawa, Robert of Maui, my grandmother is Rebecka Bissen and my Makaawaawa and Marie Carson), Rosebella Machado grandfather is William “Bill” Kin Choy of Wailuku, (Ellenbelle) and Tim (Kim Kapahu), Masa, Shima, Maui. I am trying to put together my mo‘okü‘auhau Albert, Edward, Ashford (Kala), Rebecca Niheu, Mary (genealogy). Anyone with information or any family Aviguetero, Anna Keamoai and Julia Nakaya. For members who can help me search for Bissen and Kin Highly quali ed Native Hawaiian-owned businesses interested information contact Myrna Bucasas at e-mail myrna. Choy ‘Ohana can write to me at: John De Cambra, [email protected] or call (808) 337-9475. We also 1252 E. Arica Road, Eloy, AZ 85131. have a Kaialau Facebook page with information regarding the upcoming reunion. in a term loan or line of credit starting at $200,000, are welcome ESTRELLA – My great-grandparents arrived on the ship called the Abergeldie in Hawai‘i on May 10, to apply. Due to limited funds, completed applications will be PIO – The descendants of Kepio aka Kaawalauole/ 1883. Their names are Arsenio de Sousa Estrella from Kaawalauloa/Keliipio/Pio and first wife Keoahu of Sao Pedro, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, and Carolina Kaupö, Maui, will be having a family reunion on Maui de Jesus Sosiro from Conceicao, Ribeira Grande, Sao evaluated on a rst-come, rst-served basis. island, July 3-6, 2014. Kepio and Keoahu had six chil- Miguel. They had two children with them, Manuel and dren who used the surname Kepio or Pio at some point Maria. They then had Antone, John, Guilhelmina and in their lives: Kahaleuahi (k), Nakoaelua (w), Malaea Joseph born in Hawai‘i. They lived in North Kohala, (w), Kaukani (k), Ipoaloha (w) and Kaleohano (k). Hawai‘i, and Arsenio had left the family. Carolina Sampson Kahaleuahi married Anadasia Kealoha, chil- then married Frank Lorenzo (Lawrence) and had a son Please go to www.oha.org/huakanu for more information. dren: Andrew Kaawa Sr., Anna (Kapaona), Domitila Frank Lawrence and lived in Wailuku, Maui. If any- Namahana (Hui Sing), Poni, Kahalepaahao, Cecilia one is a descendant of this ‘ohana, please contact me Kupu aka Tupu (Kaaihue), Kanoho, Kaawaliilii, by e-mail, [email protected]. Mahana, Kamaka, Joseph Iukewe aka Teve and Margaret. Victoria Nakoaelua (we are still searching KALIMA – Looking for Henry Kalima, last for her descendants) married Samuel Kahaleauki and known residence was Mississippi. He was also in had possibly 1-2 other marriages, children: Kalahiki, the Navy. He is the brother of the late Andrew Alii EMPOWERING HAWAIIANS, STRENGTHENING HAWAI‘I Lousiana Helela (Joseph Keawe, their hänai children Espirito of Honolulu, son of the late Henry Kalima are Andrew Alameida and Martha Smith) and anoth- of Moloka‘i and Annie of Wai‘anae. Please e-mail er daughter possibly named Nakoa (Henry Stuart). [email protected] if you have any infor- Julia Malaea “Maria” married first Keahinuuanu and mation. ¢ Follow us: /oha_hawaii | Fan us: /officeofhawaiianaffairs | Watch us: /OHAHawaii ma¯keke ke¯ke¯mapa2013 23 the marketplace

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