Ka Wai Ola O OHA – the Living Water of OHA Nowemapa (November) 2004

Vol. 21, No. 11

Ka Wai Ola o OHA – The Living Water of OHA Nowemapa (November) 2004

The ‘early warriors’ reunite, and canoe voyaging returns to the island

By Sterling Kini Wong Return t was a scene that is so common in Hawai‘i – some 200 people gathered on a white sandy beach to celebrate a Ireunion. Küpuna reclined in beach chairs in the shade to of tarp structures, keiki body-surfed the shore break and parents prepared the fish they just caught. But they weren’t at just any beach: able to use the western point until now. they were at Honokanai‘a Beach on A platform has been built at Kaho‘olawe, the one time “target” Kealaikahiki, where Thompson said island that was bombed for nearly 50 the Polynesian Voyaging Society years by the U.S. Navy. And they (PVS) will take their students “to learn weren’t there for just any reunion: they the shape of the sky.” He also said that Kaho‘olawe came to celebrate a reunion of the future PVS voyages into the South island’s “early warriors,” those brave Pacific will be launched from people who risked their lives in the Kealaikahiki. late 1970s to stop the bombing “This is an opportunity to validate on Kaho‘olawe. The Navy stopped the importance of Kaho‘olawe to training on the island in 1990 and traditional navigation,” said OHA finally left the island completely this Trustee and Kaho‘olawe Island past spring following a $400-million Reserve Commissioner Colette Machado. cleanup process. Thompson said that none of this The people also came to celebrate could have happened without the early the return of traditional Hawaiian warriors. “We are so thankful to all voyaging to a place that could be as those who risked so much to bring significant to Hawaiian wayfaring as Kaho‘olawe back so we could use it. its name implies: Kealaikahiki, a It’s a precious gift to be able to sail western point on Kaho‘olawe whose from Kealaikahiki,” he said aboard name means “the path to Tahiti.” Höküle‘a, which, along with the Master navigator Nainoa Thompson traditional canoes Makali‘i and said that Kealaikahiki is the “single Höküalaka‘i, came to the island for the most significant place” to study celebration. “Our people need the traditional navigation because of its symbols of Höküle‘a and Kaho‘olawe location at the center of the Hawaiian to come together as a people to design archipelago, and because it has an our future.” unobstructed, panoramic view of the Höküle‘a and Kaho‘olawe are the night sky. But due to the Navy’s two symbols that defined the Hawaiian presence on the island, modern-day Hawaiian navigators have not been See WARRIORS on page 9

Photograph by Monte Costa

By Derek Ferrar the commitment made today that we will no longer endure the procedural shenanigans that have prevented fter languishing for more than a year due to a the Senate’s consideration of this bill for the past five Senate vote procedural blockade by a single Republican years,” said Sen. Daniel Akaka, the bill’s primary Asenator, the Native Hawaiian Government sponsor. "We will reintroduce the bill at the opening Reorganization Act (also known as S.344, or the of the 109th Congress and work with the Senate Akaka Bill), failed to receive a vote by the full U.S. Committee on Indian Affairs ... so that we can get on Akaka Bill Senate prior to Congress’ pre-election adjournment. to the Senate floor as soon as possible.” Hawai‘i’s However, before agreeing to drop the bill, Hawai‘i’s senators have said previously that they are confident senators were able to secure promises from key they can muster enough votes to pass the measure. Senate leaders and a prominent opponent — who was In a joint announcement on Senate floor, Akaka and promised for likely the one that blocked the measure — that the fellow Democratic Hawai‘i Sen. Dan Inouye received issue would receive a full Senate hearing after it is assurances from Sens. Pete Domenici (R-New reintroduced in the next legislative cycle. Mexico) and Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) that they would no “While I am disappointed that we could not reach longer try to block the Hawaiian recognition bill from next year an agreement for consideration of S. 344 prior to the receiving a full Senate vote. Kyl, an outspoken adjournment of the 108th Congress, I feel good about opponent of the recognition bill, is widely IN THIS ISSUE See AKAKA on page 6 Ka Wai Ola o OHA Mauna Kea rangers like Trevor Anderson Office of Hawaiian Affairs help keep both visitors and fragile sites 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 PAGE safe on Hawai‘i’s tallest mountain. See story on page 9. 9 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Cutting-edge Hawaiian artist Rocky Jensen and his children, Frank and Natalie Mahina, present a powerful exhibit of maoli fine arts PAGE at Bishop Museum. See story on page 11. 11

K L K EO AIÄULU KA LEO KAIÄULU LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Selling DHHL lots There’s an enormous amount of Mainland prisons better kölea that fly over. What is their Board of Trustees I am totally amazed at the number duty to these islands? Fly home. I am an inmate serving time at the of homesteads that are being sold to Return mamo! Return, return to Hälawa Correctional Facility in whoever are 50 percent Hawaiian Haunani Apoliona the nest of comfort. Return and Honolulu, Hawai‘i. I am writing to and can meet the price. I can agree Chairperson, Trustee, At-large help to obtain the waters for the comment on the survey on sending that homesteaders who have made lehua maka. Hawai‘i inmates to prisons on the Tel: 808.594.1886 improvements on their lots deserve mainland (Ka Wai Ola o OHA, Fax: 808.594.1875 to receive a reasonable and fair Kamalani A. Childs October 2004). Email: [email protected] return on their investments, but Via the Internet I’ve been locked up for nearly 16 an unimproved, residential lot is John D. Waihe‘e IV years. Honestly, sending Hawai‘i questionable. I can even understand Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large inmates to private operated prisons that leases on improved commercial Respect host culture on the mainland is the best thing Tel: 808.594.1838 and agricultural lots can be sold to that ever happened for them, their Fax: 808.594.0208 qualified Hawaiians. But residen- Hawai‘i gives wonderful lip-ser- families and all taxpayers. It cost a Email: [email protected] tial lots are something else. We have vice to appreciating, respecting and lot less to house our inmates on moved so far from the intent of the supporting Hawaiian culture and Rowena Akana the mainland. And our inmates are homestead act that these lands are traditions. In reality, the Pro Bowl Trustee, At-large provided with a lot more rehabilita- treated more like real estate on a football game receives millions of tive programs and privileges. And Tel: 808.594.1860 very exclusive market. dollars a year plus the profits from those private operators will go an Fax: 808.594.0209 The Hawaiian Homes Commission the stadium parking and concessions. extra 10 miles to accommodate the Email: [email protected] Act may not have been a perfect But the State of Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i inmates, at no extra cost. program, but it did set down some powers that be give nothing to honor Dante Keala Carpenter The state of Hawai‘i has been in basic understandings as to its the Hawaiian ali‘i (Kamehameha Trustee, O‘ahu control of our prisons for many, intent. What happened to those Day Parade, Prince Kühiö Day many decades, with too little or Tel: 808.594.1854 qualified Hawaiians on the waiting Parade, Aloha Festivals) nor to the nothing to offer. Their ways of Fax: 808.594.0210 list? And furthermore, after selling World Invitational Hula Festival. rehabilitation are centuries behind Email: [email protected] your award, you can get back on the The World Invitational Hula in time. Decades of failure! We’ll waiting list to do the same thing Festival, Nov. 11-13, 2004, at the Donald B. Cataluna all miss our families and loved again! Auë! Waikïkï Shell, is in its 13th year and Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau brings in over a million dollars in ones, but we need to make wise Jane Lee decisions for the better. Otherwise, Tel: 808.594.1881 business. However, the World Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i we’ll be stuck in our state prison Fax: 808.594.0211 Invitational Hula Festival has been Email: [email protected] so ignored by financial backers that system for the rest of our lives, it is scrambling to survive. Hula IN and OUT! Linda K. Dela Cruz Return mamo dancers are coming from Africa, Trustee, Hawai‘i Lael Samonte I hea nä mamo o ka pae moku? France, Japan, Iran, North America Hälawa, O‘ahu Tel: 808.594.1855 Aia ma Kahikänäwai paha? Na nä and the South Pacific as they love Fax: 808.594.1883 kölea e hahai aku nä mamo! I hea Hawaiians and our culture. Email: [email protected] ka wahi no ka noho ‘ana mai o këia Although this festival publicizes mau mamo? Nui nä kolea mai ka Hawai‘i globally, there is still no Colette Y. Machado respect for Hawaiians. Pat them on OHA reserves the right to edit all Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i moku honu i lele mai. He aha kä läkou kuleana no këia pae moku? their heads occasionally but give letters for length, defamatory and Tel: 808.594.1837 ‘A‘ohe ea? them no money to continue worth- libelous material, and other objec- tionable content, and reserves the Fax: 808.594.0212 E ho‘i mai e nä mamo! E ho‘i a while events. Eventually the host right not to print any submission. Email: [email protected] ho‘i mai i ka pünana maoli. E ho‘i people, the Hawaiians, will just All letters must be typed, signed mai a käko‘o e loa‘a ka wai no ka fade away. Auë. Where else can you Boyd P. Mossman enjoy a relaxing lomilomi and sip and not exceed 200 words. Letters Trustee, Maui lehua maka. cannot be published unless they are on kava while watching handsome signed and include a telephone Tel: 808.594.1858 Where are all of the mamo of käne in malo and scintillating contact for verification. Send let- Fax: 808.594.1864 these islands? In Kahikänäwai wahine performing on stage? ters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 711 Email: [email protected] perhaps? The kölea have chased Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Lela M. Hubbard Honolulu, HI 96813, or email Oz Stender these mamo away! Where is this ‘Aiea, O‘ahu [email protected]. I Trustee, At-large place where these mamo reside?

Tel: 808.594.1877 Fax: 808.594.1853 L EKA Kälele Email: [email protected] KWO FOCUS LETTER

Ka Wai Ola o OHA Community workshop costs should be within community’s reach “The Living Water of OHA” ecently, I have seen several ads for various A community board can operate these centers and events, mostly conferences and workshops appoint volunteers to maintain them, reducing Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, coordinated by one or more non-profit operating costs, allowing non-profits to host 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i R 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. organizations created for the betterment of the their events either for free or at a significantly 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World conditions of Native Hawaiians and/or for the broader reduced cost. Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: community. However, I am struck surprisingly at the Community centers should serve as a pu‘uhonua 64,000 copies, 58,000 of which are distributed cost of attendance, anywhere from $50-$200 or (place of refuge) where people may connect with by mail, and 6,000 through island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and more, which puts many Native Hawaiians and other family or become more involved in local events, not target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is local residents at a financial disadvantage. our shopping malls and nightclubs. This may also printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are Moreover, I do not see justifiably how non-profits deter crime as well. Having community centers may provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click can charge such fees, yet hold these functions at instill pride among residents because they will then Hawaiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI. Advertising in Ka Wai expensive hotels, e.g., the Sheraton Waikïkï, or the have a place to meet to discuss matters close to Ola o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Convention Center. home, or to practice their culture without restraint. What we need is government support and funding for With the revival of cultural events such as Makahiki, community centers in every moku (district) and perhaps a place that serves to unify the community and host Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Office of each ahupua‘a (subdistrict). School cafeterias, class- visitors is imperative. Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about rooms and pavilions, which are commonly used for Dear readers, take this message with you and lobby Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and events, are inadequately equipped and inappropriate. our government officials to make this possible. efforts. Events of interest to the Hawaiian community Centers should be located alongside government offices are included in the Calendar on a space available basis. and public buildings such as libraries and satellite city Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or validation halls. Easier access may also encourage residents to R. Kealoha Kaliko of the event or the sponsor by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. participate in government affairs. Honolulu, O‘ahu

02 November

K L K EO AIÄULU KA LEO KAIÄULU LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Decision on trustee retirement retroactive to July 1, 1993 by making after-the- fund for its employees’ retirement benefits, so fact retirement contributions for their earlier when the trustees were given the ability to bill was based on prudence and years of service in order to obtain a larger retire- become ERS members, it meant an additional fairness, not political “payback” ment benefit. cost to OHA. If a trustee then chooses to build Under current law, ERS members in this up his or her retirement benefits by making was troubled to read Trustee Rowena Akana’s category may do this by either payroll deduction retirement contributions to claim past service, it recent accusations regarding the Democrats or making a lump sum payment. However, the also means there must be greater contribution Iin the House of Representatives (KWO, lump sum method is available only if an individ- into the ERS by the OHA trust funds over time. Sept. 2004). ual has at least five years of membership service And as Governor Lingle herself pointed out, Ms. Akana alleged that SB 1155, a bill that in a qualified position. SB 1155 would have State ERS payments are a significant expense would have specifically benefited OHA trustees, created a special exemption for the trustees by that must be reckoned with. In a speech given to failed to pass due to political considerations. allowing them to use either method, regardless of the Honolulu Rotary Club luncheon in August, Specifically, she claimed that the failure of SB their years of service. the governor identified the ERS fund as a 1155 was “payback” for the trustees’ endorse- This bears reiterating. If we had chosen to pass significant source of future-year expenses. ment of Governor Lingle’s unsuccessful SB 1155, it would have given special treatment to Following her logic, the larger payments called education reform plan. a select few – treatment no other employee of the for in SB 1155 would have meant even greater Unfortunately, Ms. Akana’s essay provided state or counties enjoys. So the question costs in the years to come. few details regarding the legislation and its becomes, if other members of the ERS – includ- The decision not to pass SB 1155 was based on implications. I would, therefore, like to take this ing many who have worked for decades – must three criteria: opportunity to provide some of the facts. follow these rules; why would the OHA trustees • Equity and fairness for different groups of In 2002, the Legislature passed a law that deserve special treatment? state and county employees; provided OHA trustees the same retirement Passing SB 1155 would have been precedent • Preservation of OHA’s trust funds; and benefits afforded to other elected salaried offi- setting and could have caused other ERS • Maintenance of fiscal responsibility. cials. As a result, OHA trustees who were in members to demand the same privilege. And why In other words, the failure to pass SB 1155 was office on July 1, 2002 were given the option of not? More credited years as a contributory a decision based on prudence. It most certainly becoming contributory plan members of the member means more money at retirement. was not based on positions the trustees might Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) effective And while this may work out well for the have taken on other issues. October 1, 2002. In addition, the trustees employee, it means greater costs for the employer. Rep. Dwight Takamine were allowed to claim credit for any service Each state and county agency pays into the ERS Chair, House Committee on Finance

LIKE, Inc., which has served over with the Administrator and 100,000 Hawaiians over nearly 30 Chairperson Apoliona on whether An open letter years; and I have been involved with they saw a conflict with my partici- Hawaiian issues for over 40 years – pation as a Hawaiian individual (not longer than Trustee Akana has been as the Chair’s aide). They saw no to Trustee Rowena Akana back living in Hawai‘i. In addition, I conflict; I agreed to narrate the film, attended and participated in meet- and I am pleased to have been part of ings on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui and that meaningful production. and the readers of Ka Wai Ola had conflicting engagements for the meetings on Hawai‘i island. I choose not to deal with the other By Winona E. Rubin • Lie No. 1: “Since Apoliona’s Trustee Akana has difficulty with untruths in the rest of Trustee administrative aide worked with math, it seems. My absence from two Akana’s article, but I do wish to meetings certainly does not equate to comment further on the total shameful Editor’s note: Winona Rubin, Ward Research on the poll, one can her erroneous 95 percent absence article, which disparages me and her chairperson of ALU LIKE, Inc. and only guess who gave them the names figure. While playing the attendance fellow Trustees, who have unques- an aide to OHA Chairperson for the list.” game, Trustee Akana may wish to tionable reputations for integrity and Haunani Apoliona, purchased Response: While I am aware that explain her record of absences from honesty. I suggest that Trustee Akana advertising space in order to run Ward Research is a large organiza- OHA board and committee meetings practice the qualities she “talks about” this open letter in its entirety. tion which conducts surveys for many organizations and businesses over the past few years. That infor- but forgets to practice. mation should be of interest to all Also, reference to Trustee Akana’s n page 24 of the Ka Wai Ola throughout the state, I have not been beneficiaries who elected her. website is made at the bottom of her o OHA (KWO) edition of in direct nor indirect contact with article, a website in which she takes October 2004, Trustee them for more than a decade. Using O • Lie No. 3: “Apoliona’s aide personal credit for actions for which Akana’s article insults me and my innuendo still counts as abetting appears again in a soon to be the majority of the board should be integrity with distortions and misin- untruths, Trustee Akana. released OHA video as the narrator. acknowledged. As we all know, one formation. I would have expected • Lie No. 2: “Last year, OHA invited Since this video is being produced by Trustee alone cannot and should not anyone who needs to know the truth the Hawaiian community to attend a noted local film maker, one has to take credit for the good things that to ask and receive direct honest presentations on federal recognition. question why a trustee’s aide was the OHA Administrator, staff and the responses. At least that is the way all Again, Apoliona’s aide (among others) chosen over a recognized professional.” Board of Trustees have collectively responsible public officials need was asked to sign the invitation Response: I have been approached accomplished in the past three years to deal with information – verify letter. Her aide….missed 95 percent on a number of occasions over the in which Haunani Apoliona has been and document your statements. of the meetings they invited the years to narrate videos and other chairperson. Therefore, as a public official community to attend.” presentations. I have refused all of This open letter to Trustee Akana Trustee Akana has failed the basic Response: OHA contracted those requests because, as those who and the readers of Ka Wai Ola o OHA principles of ethics with blatant Ho‘äkea, a public information firm, know me understand, I do not relish has been written by a proud innuendo and falsehoods. to facilitate convening leaders of taking a prominent visible role in Hawaiian OHA beneficiary and a If Trustee Akana had wanted the Hawaiian organizations to discuss programs. Especially since my policy maker of a large Hawaiian truth she could have checked with possible first steps toward Hawaiian retirement some several years ago, organization who would expect me directly, since my office is right self-governance. The meetings had that has been a firm position. consistent honesty and professional next door to her office suite. She nothing to do with federal recogni- If Trustee Akana had checked with ethics from all elected officials, would have received the correct tion, as Trustee Akana erroneously film producer Edgy Lee, she would especially those who represent information. However, since she has stated. have found that Lee had sought me Hawaiians. chosen to make this a public issue The contractor, Ho‘äkea, asked out because I had the “quality of with the KWO article, she will five Hawaiians, who have been voice” she was looking for. I turned I consider this matter ended. I look receive a public response. The latter involved with the invited Hawaiian her down, as is my usual response, forward to honest communication in I loathe to do, and seldom do, but too organizations over decades, to sign but she prevailed on me to read the the public arena in the future. many people have read Trustee the letter of invitation to meetings on script before I made a final decision. Mahalo. I Akana’s untruths before, and some O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i. After a few days and two versions of have believed the distortions. I was one of the signators because I the script, I gave a tentative okay Enough already. People deserve to am chairperson of the board of ALU pending approval by OHA. I checked receive the truth.

Nowemapa 03

N H OU NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

Preservation Council is accepting with academic and financial-aid coun- Mü‘olea purchase applications from individuals interested seling, along with tutoring for the in serving on its council, which acts as SATs. The program will prepare In September, the Maui County an advisory body to the Office of students for four-year undergraduate, Council unanimously approved a $1 Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees master and doctorial degrees. million contribution towards the on issues pertaining to historic preser- purchase of Mü‘olea Point in East vation and cultural conservation. Maui, the rich cultural and coastal Ahupua‘a management The mission of the NHHPC is to resources of which the county plans to improve the quality of life and ensure preserve. The University of Hawai‘i Sea the cultural identity of Native The county’s contribution is the last Grant and Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Hawaiians by preserving and of the $3 million dollars needed to Trustee Dante Carpenter presents Olympic Management Program are presenting a perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural purchase the 73-acre parcel, which gold medal winner Misty May and her “talk story” series to share information and historic resources and empowering father with a resolution of congratulation contains a heiau and King Kaläkaua’s and successes regarding ahupua‘a all Hawaiians to participate in the from the OHA board. summer home. The property is resources management. The purpose of stewardship of these properties, temporarily in the possession of the matches. They disposed of the second- the series, which is sponsored by the traditions, practices and values. nonprofit group Trust for Public Lands seeded Brazilian team to win the gold. U.S. Department of Commerce and Members are chosen to assure a (TPL), which obtained a $4.05 million Although May was born and raised the National Oceanic and Atmospheric broad and balanced geographical loan to buy the property from Hanahuli in California, she has family ties to Administration, is to bring groups representation of professional and Associates Inc., in order to remove it Moloka‘i, through the May-Kupahea together to build partnerships that will cultural disciplines involved with from the private market. TPL, a national ‘ohana. foster community-based ahupua‘a historic preservation. Presently, there organization founded in 1972 to resources management. are vacancies for the following seats: conserve land for people, has agreed to On Nov. 17, groups from He‘eia At-large, Läna‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and sell the land to the County of Maui for Ahupua‘a, Waipä Ahupua‘a on Kaua‘i West Hawai‘i. To request an applica- College counseling aid a little more than $3 million. The group and the Learning Center at Ka‘ala tion or for more information, call Farms in Wai‘anae will discuss their is planning to raise money to make up The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has OHA’s Native Rights division at work. The workshop will run from the difference. awarded a $450,000 grant to the pro- 594-1997. Completed applications 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will be located at The National Oceanic and gram “500 Hawaiians to College,” must be postmarked by Dec. 6, 2004. the Palikü Theatre in Windward Atmospheric Administration awarded which, as its name implies, plans to Community College. the county a $2 million grant for the help 500 Native Hawaiian youths Four separate workshops will focus purchase, and OHA’s board provided a enroll in college over the next five on the challenges facing He‘eia $342,000 contribution, with the recom- Burial Councils years. The award leaves College Ahupua‘a. The workshops will be held mendation that the county consider Connections Hawai‘i, the nonprofit The Native Hawaiian Historic on Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Jan. 26 and Feb. 16. transferring management and control group administering the program, Preservation Council is now accepting All workshops run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. of the land and its waters to the sover- $300,000 more to raise. applications for seats on Burial and will be located at Hale ‘Äkoakoa, eign Native Hawaiian entity upon its Statistics show that few Native Councils statewide. Burial Council rooms 107 and 109, at Windward recognition by the U.S. and the State of Hawaiians make it to college. For members meet once a month on each Community College. For more infor- Hawai‘i. example, while Hawaiians represent a island to review issues relating to mation on the series, contact Chris “OHA’s contribution to the purchase quarter of the students in the state’s Native Hawaiian burials. The applica- Woolaway at 956-2872. serves two purposes,” said board public school system, they make up tion deadline is Dec. 6, 2004. For Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. “First just eight percent of the student body at applications or more information, call it ensures that our important coastal the University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. Breast cancer study the OHA’s Native Rights division at and cultural resources are protected for “Native Hawaiian students are often 594-1997, or email [email protected]. future generations, and second, it not given the supportive environment Native Hawaiian women who have empowers our Native Hawaiian they need to succeed,” OHA Trustee sisters diagnosed with breast cancer community for the kuleana (responsi- Colette Machado said. “This is an are being sought by a national study bility) of land stewardship, as has been Misty May honored attempt by the OHA board to provide that began enrollment in October. The committed to by the County of Maui.” Hawaiians a foundation they can use to Sister Study, conducted by the Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa’s assis- In October, the OHA board approved get to college.” National Institute of Environmental tant on environmental concerns, Rob a resolution congratulating Native Since its inception in 1998, College Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the Parsons, said that the county will work Hawaiian Misty Këhaunani May for Connections has provided disadvan- National Institutes of Health, will look with community nonprofits to manage winning a gold medal in women’s taged students with programs similar at 50,000 women to investigate envi- and maintain Mü‘olea Point. beach volleyball at the 2004 Summer to “500 Hawaiians to College” in order ronmental and genetic causes of breast Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. to encourage them to further their cancer. The Sister Study is the largest Historic Preservation May and her teammate, Kerri Walsh, education. This program will focus on study of its kind to look at breast stormed through the 2004 Olympics, preparing Hawaiian students in grades cancer risk factors. The Native Hawaiian Historic winning every set in their seven 8-12 for college by affording them continued on next page

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04 November

N H OU NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

OHA board approves $9.4 million in increased program spending on the move By Stephen K. Morse Dormitory on the Kapälama Campus, the Queen Lili‘uokalani By Sterling Kini Wong Children’s Center–Punalu‘u Unit “If OHA spends more very important step in raising a Hawaiian nation staff and Uncle Bill Wallace’s n August, the OHA board voted money now to solve Hawaiian History class at BYU- to amend its spending policy, Ais the registration of some of the problems Native Hawaiians declaring a Hawai‘i. Ifreeing $9.4 million dollars facing Hawaiians today, Hawaiians in the Ko‘olauloa from the agency’s trust fund that desire to be part of the nation- there may not be some building process. This fundamental area between Kahana Valley and will be used to finance various Kahuku can expect to see much Hawaiian programs and initiatives. of the same problems step, “Kau Inoa” (to place your name), was launched in January, more of us in the next month or The OHA board will decide in the in the future, so less so. The outreach team has been near future how to spend about $4 and in its 11th month is growing money would be needed.” by leaps and bounds. concentrating its enrollment million of the recently released –Trustee Oz Stender activities in this area since Oct.1. money that has not yet been ear- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Kau Inoa Community We’ll be knocking on doors, marked for any projects. Much of enough attention to the current Outreach Team is on the move, talking about Kau Inoa at com- the remaining money has already beneficiaries,” he said. “The ratio- seeking out and enrolling munity meetings, and setting up been allocated to fund multi-year nale of the board was that if OHA Hawaiians in Hawai‘i and booths at shopping centers like grants for various programs, includ- spent more money now to solve some abroad. Working with community the one at Läi‘e. ing one that plans to enroll 500 of the problems facing Hawaiians partners like Hawai‘i Maoli Inc. Look for us in your neighbor- Hawaiian youths into college over today, there may not be some of the and the Association of Hawaiian hood. Invite us to your commu- the next five years and another that same problems in the future, so less Civic Clubs (AHCC), OHA’s nity or ‘ohana meetings. A Kau focuses on vocational scholarships money would be needed.” Hawaiian Governance staff is Inoa T-shirt will be given to for Hawaiians. With the change in policy, the helping to coordinate enrollment those who turn in completed The change in policy was based board now has the opportunity to events – large and small – to enrollment forms while supplies on a spending policy study complet- spend revenue the state pays OHA engage Hawaiians in the process last. We encourage individuals ed by the Frank Russell Company from ceded lands. Previously, that of nation-building. and community groups including that said OHA was actually saving money was invested with the rest of In the past few months, OHA canoe clubs, hälau hula, churches, and investing more money than was OHA’s trust fund, which is currently staff and registrars from the athletic teams and others to necessary, according to Jim Sharp, $330 million. Sharp said over the AHCC have been on the road, help promote Kau Inoa. Call OHA’s chief financial officer. last three years, OHA has received enrolling Hawaiians from the 594-0219 for information on “There has been an emphasis on an average of $9.4 million from North Shore of O‘ahu to how to become a community saving money to ensure that future revenues generated from ceded Phoenix, Arizona. They have volunteer. generations of Hawaiians could lands, which are the former crown participated in events such as E kau inoa mai e kukulu i benefit from the trust fund,” he said. and government lands of the the North Shore Sunset on the aupuni hou no ka ‘oiwi. Place “But that meant less money is spent Kingdom of Hawai‘i that were Beach, Waimänalo Sunset on the your name and register to help on Hawaiians today.” transferred to the state upon Beach and the Heard Museum’s build a new nation for Hawaiians. OHA Trustee Oswald Stender said entering the Union. 75th Anniversary Celebration in Steven Morse is a policy that the board decided it needed to As in the past, OHA will continue Phoenix. Presentations have advocate with OHA’s Hawaiian balance the needs of current benefi- to spend five percent of the value of been made to Kamehameha Governance division. I ciaries with that of future beneficia- the investment portfolio annually. ries. “Up to now, we haven’t paid I Schools’ students at Kaleiopapa continued from previous page Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Hawaiian implements used in kalo student of Luahine, who passed Women of all backgrounds and Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve was farming and poi making will be away in 1978. With the generous ethnic groups are eligible for the established on Dec. 4, 2000 and is presented on Nov. 7 at ‘Iolani Palace. support of the Kawänanakoa study if they are between the ages now undergoing a public process to The program, featuring Hawaiian tool Foundation, Kamau‘u now main- of 35 and 74, live in the United be designated as a national marine craftsman Dennis Kana‘e Keawe, is tains a school of Hawaiian culture States, have never had breast cancer sanctuary. the final event of the Living Heritage based in Kona and Honolulu. A themselves and have a sister – The panel discussion will explore 2004 series sponsored by the Hawai‘i website, www.kaleihulumamo.com, living or deceased – who has had the historical, cultural and State Foundation on Culture and the gives background to the philoso- breast cancer. To recruit a diverse scientific significance of the remote Arts (HSFCA) and the Friends of phies of “Aunty ‘Io” as preserved group of volunteers and to ensure Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the ‘Iolani Palace. by her niece, the late Kumu Hula the results benefit all women, eldest in the Hawaiian chain. The Keawe‘s work has been commis- Hoakalei Kamau‘u, and Kamau‘u’s researchers are especially encour- panelists are: Dr. Isabella Aiona sioned by the Bishop Museum, son, Poni. Kaleihulumamo was the aging African-American, Latina, Abbott, internationally known Lyman House Museum and name of Luahine’s hula studio in Native American and Asian women, ethnobotanist, author and algae Kamehameha Schools. Kalo culti- Honolulu years ago, and is the as well as women 60 and older, to expert; fisherman and cultural prac- vation and poi making are included name of an ancestor, the eldest join the Sister Study. The landmark titioner William Aila; and attorney in a Hawaiian Ethnobotany class sister of Hula Master Keahi study will stay in touch with Edward Halealoha Ayau, who that Keawe teaches at the Luahine. the volunteers for 10 years and works with the Hui Mälama i na University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. At Classes are offered in hula, oli, compare those who develop breast Küpuna o Hawai‘i Nei on iwi repatri- the program, Keawe and his implement making and costuming, in cancer with the majority who ation issues. apprentice Höküao Pellegrino will addition to guest lecturers who will do not. The hour-long OHA roundtable present such tools as poi pounders, share their knowledge of Hawaiian To volunteer or learn more about program is moderated by Kim Ku‘ulei poi boards, digging sticks and culture. ‘Iolani Luahine’s dream was the Sister Study, visit www.sister- Birnie, community health advocate calabashes. The program is free to that this information would be shared study.org, or call toll free at with Papa Ola Lökahi and member of Hawai‘i residents and will be held at Näpo‘opo‘o in Kona. 1-877-4SISTER (877-474-7837). Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana. on the ‘Iolani Palace grounds from Classes in Honolulu will be held Deaf/Hard of Hearing call The program will air on 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more informa- on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 1-866-TTY-4SIS (866-889-4747). Wednesdays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 on tion, call HSFCA at 586-0306, or p.m. at the ‘Auwaiolimu Ward of ‘Ölelo Channel 53 at 7 p.m., and ‘Iolani Palace at 522-0832. the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Northwest islands at various times throughout Day Saints on Lusitania Street. For December. For more information, Luahine legacy additional information, visit the A panel of Native Hawaiian visit the Reserve website at hawai- website listed above, or call science and cultural experts will ireef.noaa.gov. The teachings of the revered Kumu Hula Poni Kamau‘u at discuss the Northwestern Hawaiian hula master and chanter ‘Iolani 808-381-0610. I Islands and how these ‘küpuna Kalo implements Luahine continue today in Hälau islands’ are integrally connected to Kaleihulumamo, announced Kumu the Native Hawaiian culture. The A free demonstration of traditional Poni Kamau‘u, grand-nephew and

Nowemapa 05

N H OU NÜ HOU NEWS

Bishop Museum drops artifacts claim

Eddie Halealoha Ayau, funerary objects for which lineal By Sterling Kini Wong spokesman for Hui Mälama i nä descendants have been ascertained Küpuna o Hawai‘i Nei, a group • The museum is holding some ollowing opposition from dedicated to protecting Native Native Hawaiian remains temporarily Sen. Daniel Inouye and some Hawaiian remains and cultural for other Native Hawaiian organiza- Fin the Hawaiian community, items, told local press that “the tions and is working with these the Bishop Museum board decided interim guidance policy was a gross groups to repatriate or care for in October to drop its controversial waste of everyone’s time.” those items. assertion that it can claim Native “The museum should have • The museum will work with Hawaiian artifacts under federal Bishop Museum ignited controversy discussed the matter with the Native Hawaiian organizations recently when it proposed designation law. as a Native Hawaiian organization. community first and then developed who request through NAGPRA the The stance reversal came through its policy,” he said. “Instead, it repatriation of possible funerary the museum directors’ approval of was not to provide a museum the promulgated the policy first and objects that the museum possesses. its “Final Guidance” policy, which right to claim artifacts that the then acknowledged there was a • The museum has the right of clarifies the steps the museum will museum itself might possess. conflict of interest.” possession of unassociated funerary take to implement the federal Inouye, who helped draft the federal Other decisions made in the objects in its collections (and sacred Native American Graves Protection law, also opposed the museum’s museum’s final policy: objects and objects of cultural and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). proposal and requested the • The museum will review each patrimony if any are in the collec- The 1990 law sets forth the repatri- Department of the Interior to render Native Hawaiian organization’s tions) if the museum is the owner ation process for native remains and a decision on the issue. In a letter cultural affiliation claim to NAG- under Hawai‘i State law. However, cultural objects, many of which to Inouye in early October, the PRA items on a case-by-case basis. the museum believes that it holds were stolen over the years from department ruled that the museum’s • The museum does not currently no objects of cultural patrimony burial sites by archaeologists claim was legal under federal laws. possess or control any Native or sacred objects as defined by and subsequently transferred to Meanwhile, the Bishop Museum Hawaiian burial remains or NAGPRA. I museums. considered 27 written statements While the final guidance policy on its proposed final guidance, all addresses many issues, the one that of which were received from the Recap of Akaka Bill activity drew the most interest was whether community between June and the museum can be recognized September. While 10 of those in the 108th Congress under federal law as a Native statements supported the museum’s recognition as a Native Hawaiian Hawaiian organization, which can • Feb. 11, 2003: S. 344 is introduced by Hawai‘i Sens. Akaka and organization, 15 – including a claim Native Hawaiian artifacts. Inouye. Sens. Harry Reid (D-Nevada), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Ben petition signed by 361 individuals The controversy first arose in June, Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and others – were opposed. After considering when the museum stated in its later join as co-sponsors. Like federal-recognition measures the comments, the board proposed final guidance that it met introduced by Akaka in previous sessions, the bill lays out a process decided that it will not recognize NAGPRA’s definition of a Native for the U.S. government to formally recognize a Native Hawaiian itself as a Native Hawaiian Hawaiian organization. Some in the governing entity, similar to the status held by Native American tribes organization because of community opposed the assertion, and Native Alaskan groups. An identical companion measure is “concerns over potential conflicts.” arguing that the intent of the law introduced in the House but is held pending Senate action. The bill is supported by Hawai‘i’s entire congressional delegation, along with the Hawai‘i state Legislature and Gov. Linda Lingle, who testifies in favor of the bill and lobbies her fellow Republicans on its behalf. OHA trustees and other Hawaiian groups also testify in favor of AKAKA from page 1 the bill. • June 2003: The Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs approves acknowledged as being behind the "While I am disappointed hold that had stymied the bill. S.344, but it is blocked from reaching a full floor vote by a Under Senate rules, any Senator that we could not reach an Republican senator using an anonymous procedural hold. In the ensuing months, efforts to break the deadlock fail. can block legislation using an agreement for considera- anonymous hold. • January 2004: By a vote of 65-28, the Senate approves the “I would express publicly my“tion of S. 344 prior to the creation of a federal Office of Native Hawaiian Relations within the personal commitment to assist in adjournment of the 108th U.S. Department of the Interior to administer the “special legal (an) effort to ensure that no more relationship between Native Hawaiians and the U.S.” Although the procedural roadblocks would Congress, I feel good about measure stops short of extending full federal recognition to be thrown in the way of that Hawaiians, it sets in place an important first step in the recognition legislation or a final vote,” Kyl the commitment made process laid out in the Akaka Bill. said. In return, Akaka and Inouye today that we will no longer agreed to remove the recognition • April 2004: Major amendments are made in the bill, primarily to measure as an attachment to a endure the procedural address concerns raised by Department of Interior officials. Among the changes is the revival of a provision from earlier versions that funding package backed by the shenanigans that have pre- Senate Energy and Natural would create a commission of Native Hawaiians to oversee ancestry Resources Committee, thus vented the Senate's consid- validation for potential voters in an election to form a Hawaiian clearing the package for passage. representative body. In addition, a controversial provision sets a time Inouye had attached the Akaka Bill eration of this bill for the limit of 20 years for the Hawaiian governing entity to file existing claims against the U.S. government in federal court. The Indian to the package as a final effort to past five years.” gain a full Senate vote on Hawaiian Affairs Committee again approves the bill as amended, but the recognition. procedural block against the bill remains in place. The companion bill in the House, H.R. 665, is similarly amended and is eventually Following the joint announce- — Sen. Daniel Akaka ment, Senate leaders Bill Frist approved by the Resources Committee in September. (R.-Tennessee) and Tom Daschle could campaign for the Nov. 2 • September-October 2004: After the Senate bill fails to advance (D-North Dakota) penned letters general election. Legislators are as a standalone measure, Sen. Inouye attempts to attach it to an pledging to ensure a full Senate scheduled to return in mid- important legal reform bill. However, the effort falls short when the hearing of the Akaka Bill before the November for a short” “lame duck” legal-reform issue is shelved due to partisan wrangling. Inouye then close of the 109th Congress’ first session, but the scope of their work attaches the bill to a funding package from the Energy and Natural session next August. is likely to be limited to a few key Resources Committee, but drops the amendment after an end-of-ses- Both houses of Congress measures already near completion. sion agreement is reached to ensure a hearing on the Akaka Bill as a adjourned on Oct. 11 so members I standalone measure in the 109th Congress. I

06 November

N H OU NÜ HOU NEWS

Ka ‘Aha Pono conference explores ways to preserve Hawaiian cultural legacy

By Sterling Kini Wong need medicinally or otherwise, our traditional knowledge and the application of it alei Bajo’s knowledge of cultivat- will pass,” she said. Trask said that with ing kalo is hundreds of years old, millions of native people around the world Khaving been passed down to him fighting similar battles with Western laws, from one generation of Hawaiian farmer Hawaiians need to remember that they are to the next. Kalo, the staple of the not alone in this struggle. traditional Hawaiian diet, was so impor- Three indigenous speakers from the Pacific region and North America were Hälau Kü Mana charter school students dance in front of Foster Towers, one of the tant to the culture that according to oral condominiums at the heart of the leasehold conversion controversy, during histories the first kalo brought to the confer- September’s Kü i ka Pono march opposing forced conversion. Photo: Sterling Kini Wong was the son of gods and ence to share what the elder sibling of the their people have gone first Hawaiian. But through. One of them, Lease-to-fee repeal bill passes Bajo, speaking at the Dr. Leonie Pihama, second annual Ka the director of a out of City Council committee ‘Aha Pono (“righteous school in New Zealand gathering”) conference, that is dedicated said that being a to Maori studies, affords them an opportunity at The measure likely has kalo farmer today can explained the exchange homeownership. On the other side, enough votes to pass the be a struggle, with that happens between small landowners and charitable few financial rewards. the cultural practition- full council, but outcome of trusts say the law threatens to strip “It’s hard,” he said. ers and native activists them of potential revenue. One a veto scenario is uncertain “Sometimes I just like in her homeland. She such organization is the Queen give up and let the said that activists get Lili‘uokalani Trust, which uses its weeds in the lo‘i (kalo emotionally and phys- By Sterling Kini Wong revenue to benefit destitute and patch) grow.” ically drained after orphaned children of Hawaiian Several stories similar they fight for native ancestry. ow that Bill 53 has to Bajo’s, of Hawaiians rights in the courts and If all goes well for the bill, it will passed the Honolulu trying to uphold their in the government. So be heard during the Nov. 10 council NCity Council’s Executive responsibility to pre- when they come home, meeting, then be referred to its final Matters Committee, it appears that serve traditional prac- she said, the cultural committees hearings and finally there is enough backing in the tices, were shared at practitioners take them sent back to the council for a final council to repeal the city’s contro- the Ka ‘Aha Pono in and rejuvenate vote on Dec. 1. But while the bill versial condominium leasehold conference, put on them. seems to have the minimum five conversion law. last month by the Several participants votes needed to pass the full The repeal bill passed the ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani Coalition at the conference said council vote, it may not have committee, which is made up by the and a group of Hawaiians need a enough to overturn a mayor’s veto, full council, on Oct. 21, by a vote of Native Hawaiian students place where a similar which requires six votes. So 5-3. Councilmembers Charles Djou, in the William S. exchange system – one whether the leasehold conversion Barbara Marshall and Gary Okino Richardson Law School involving ho‘opono- law is repealed depends on three voted against the repeal, with at UH Mänoa. pono, the Hawaiian factors: the five council members Donavan Dela Cruz, Mike Gabbard, While last year’s practice of making who support the bill continuing to Nestor Garcia, Ann Kobayashi, and conference focused on things right – could do so; which way Cachola votes; Rod Tam voting in favor. Romy understanding how happen. The Office of and who is mayor. Cachola, the committee’s chairman, traditional knowledge Hawaiian Affairs was As Ka Wai Ola went to press was absent. can be legally stolen suggested as one pos- shortly before the election, Duke Bill 53 would abolish the city’s through the use of sible place. Bainum was leading Mufi 13-year-old leasehold conversion Western intellectual Another issue raised Hannemann in the polls. Bainum law, called Chapter 38, which property laws such as at the conference was told Ka Wai Ola during the allows the city to force landowners copyrights, trademarks how community repre- campaign that he would veto the to sell their fee interest in condo- and patents, this year’s sentatives appointed to repeal bill if it came to him as minium land to qualified lessees. conference explored boards that review The law is supported by lessees mayor, while Hannemann said he methods of protecting Cultural practices such as canoe build- research projects can would sign it. I who believe leasehold conversion cultural practices in ing, tattooing and kalo farming were inform the community order to leave a legacy the subject of last month’s Ka ‘Aha Pono about what those pro- conference. jects are doing to and POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT FROM for future generations of Hawaiians. for Hawaiians. It was Former OHA trustee and Native recommended that guidelines be set, and DickieNelson Hawaiian rights attorney Mililani Trask that community groups engage the differ- Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee said that on the front line of preserving ent levels of people involved in the that legacy are the practitioners, who can projects, including their funding sources, Candidate for the Island of Hawai‘i teach the next generation first hand. to educate them about the concerns of the She said that of all the ways traditional Hawaiian people. knowledge can be taught – such as The theme of the conference was To all that supported through reading books and watching captured by Bajo, whose speech drew MAHALO!!! me, statewide, I extend many teary eyes from the audience. In his videos – the only way to truly perpetuate my sincere mahalos. To a practice is through doing it. “The cata- speech, he said that he has to work hard to those that I had opportunity to greet personally, it was my pleasure. To family ties and to loging of our traditional knowledge is pay the lease on his Waialua farm on those close to me who believed in my commitment to provide quality service to our peo- O‘ahu, and that his family makes numer- ple, I am forever indebted to you. To Kaimo, my daughter, who made time available to do nothing more than just that,” she said. ous sacrifices for their lifestyle. He said, all the things campaigning demands between “The knowledge itself is maintained in the however, that no matter how overwhelm- parenting and working to provide basic family practice. You can talk about fishing, but that www.dickienelson.com ing his responsibility as a Hawaiian may needs, you were a beautiful miracle. Finally, to is not the way to learn it. You have to do it.” Paid for by seem, he is determined to “never give up my sweetheart, Esther Leinaala, who was my She also talked about how important Friends of Dickie Nelson the pono (what is right).” P.O.Box 2245 spiritual strength and constant companion from maintaining the environment is for the Kealakekua, HI 96750 the beginning, I love you much. survival of the Hawaiian culture. “If the sea is polluted and the stream is dry, and For more information on Ka ‘Aha Pono, if [Hawaiians] cannot gather what we call 845-4652, or visit ilio.org. I

Nowemapa 07

M ‘ OLELO MO‘OLELO HISTORY

By Claire Hughes Dr.PH., R.D. A gift of water for Püehuehu pool

ong ago, a farmer was sitting beside a woman instructed. Looking around, she found a Stream. The woman sent Kali‘u to fetch water stream in the Kuakini area, when a beautiful large rock. “I will throw this stone at that bank of from the spring that spilled into the deep Lwoman adorned with forest greenery Waolani Stream,” she said. “If water splashes and Püehuehu pool below. Püehuehu means the approached. She returned the farmer’s polite fine drops rise up into the air like the mists that spray-scattered. greeting and asked what news there was in the nestle on the mountain tops, that is the water of Mo‘olelo such as this often hold lessons for us. lowlands. The farmer reported that a man was Püehuehu.” Kali‘u doubted the stranger could As youngsters, we were often reminded to be going to be put to death nearby. The woman throw the rock at the solid hillside and get water; respectful of strangers such as this woman, asked where the man had come from and who he even many men could not move the stone. because it may be a test of our generosity, was. The farmer knew no details, but had watched “How can you do it?” he asked. “Watch me,” honesty or respect. The woman in the story the chief’s men leading the doomed man to a seemed ordinary, with only one sign of signifi- place where a large fire was being started. The As youngsters, we were cance – her forest greenery. In fact, she was the chief had ordered the man’s death. fertility goddess Haumea. Because Kali‘u was The farmer expressed compassion for the often reminded to be kind, sympathetic and willing to assist her, the unlucky man. “Would you like to see him gift of water was given. escape?” the woman asked, surprised by the respectful of strangers, The mo‘olelo locates the spring that was created farmer’s sympathy. “Indeed, I would,” the man when Haumea threw the rock and even the rock responded. because it may be a test that made the spring, which lies on the ‘Ewa side “We both agree,” she said. “May I ask your name?” of the bridge at Kuakini Street. The land makai of “It is Kali‘u. I am called that because there is of our generosity, hon- present-day Kuakini Street was named for Kali‘u, no water in this area.” the farmer, who became Haumea’s war leader. “Have you any ‘awa?” the woman asked. esty or respect. Today, Hawaiian historic and sacred sites are “Yes, I have a bit of ‘awa root; I’ll get it.” erased as new highways, resorts and subdivisions Kali‘u agreed to chew the ‘awa for them, but she said. are built. As they disappear the magic of the gods reiterated his lack of water. “No water?” she The woman uttered a prayer. Lightning struck and lessons of our history go with them. asked. “We depend on the rains that cause water the side of the rock, loosening it. Kali‘u watched Preservation means accepting the kuleana of to flow down Waolani Stream to us,” the man in amazement as the woman lifted and tossed the caring for the sites and telling their stories to explained. “There is water in the rainy season, rock, and a gust of wind nearly knocked him off the youth. I but in the midst of a hot summer, no rain falls.” his feet. The rock struck, the earth trembled, and “You chew our ‘awa and I will seek water,” the water sprayed up into the air from Waolani

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08 November WARRIORS from page 1 newspaper came along on the landing, her case was finally dismissed. and shortly after the bombings started Aunty Frenchy DeSoto, a former Renaissance in the 1970s, when they ran straight to the beach and gave OHA trustee and one of the early Hawaiians started to assert their rights themselves up. “The reporters were warriors said that she, like many oth- and reclaim their culture. Both cost terrified, they kept saying ‘You ers, didn’t know much about aloha Hawaiian lives: Eddie Aikau, who was Hawaiians are crazy.’” After two days, ‘äina (love of the land) or the Hawaiian lost when Höküle‘a capsized in waters DeLeon said he gave up too and culture before she got involved in off Läna‘i on March 17, 1978; and was arrested. Kaho‘olawe. But once she got George Helm and Kimo Mitchell, who In February 1978, Joyce Kainoa took involved, she said, she loved it because mysteriously disappeared at sea after part in a landing that was intended to she believed in what they were doing. making an illegal landing on bring water to members of the Protect “All those people who had question Kaho‘olawe in March 1977, eight Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana who were already marks about Kaho‘olawe, they need to months after Höküle‘a returned to occupying the island. She said that come here and feel it,” she said. Hawai‘i from its historic first trip after evading the U.S. Coast Guard in a DeSoto said that she would have to Tahiti. boat, they landed at the wrong spot on never believed the movement would Earl DeLeon, one of the early the island. Several of them had to scale come this far, to the point where there warriors, said that following Helm and a steep cliff, while one man swam is running water on the island. “It’s Mitchell’s deaths, he decided to get around in shark-infested water. like the Kaho‘olawe Hilton over here,” involved in the Kaho‘olawe struggle by “When we got to the top, we were she joked. But on a more solemn note, participating in an occupation. The smack in the middle of the target area; she added, “A lot of pain went into only catch, he said, was that while they we had to get out,” said Kainoa, who at this. We should all give thanks to the were on the island, the Navy kept on the time was 30 years old with six küpuna and people who made this bombing. DeLeon said that reporters children. She spent eight days in jail, happen.” I from a national magazine and a local and her boat was confiscated before

Return to Kaho‘olawe Photography by Monte Costa

n one of his rounds to the summit of the highest mountain in Hawai‘i, Stormont says. “Some people’s bodies can handle it, some can’t. But they don’t know until they try.” Mauna Kea ranger Trevor Anderson pulls his Chevy Tahoe off to the Anderson says of his ability to manage the job side of the road to check up on an elderly couple who seem to be physically: “My perception is that the mountain hiking aimlessly. allows me to be here; it agrees with my body.” O Further complicating the job is the controversy After finding out they are looking for Lake Wai‘au – The 13,796-foot-high mountain has long been a surrounding the question of who has enforcement Hawai‘i’s lone alpine lake – Anderson tells them that melting pot of interests in the community. Whereas authority on the mountain. Kealoha Pisciotta, president they walked down the wrong path and are now about a many Native Hawaiians view Mauna Kea as one of of Mauna Kea Anaina Hou, a watchdog group that 45-minute hike from their destination. The elderly man the most sacred places in the islands, the home of focuses on the mountain, says that the rangers do not declines Anderson’s offer of bottled water and asks the numerous deities and traditional shrines, astronomers have the authority to enforce rules and regulations on woman he is with if she wants to continue. She looks see the mountain as such a consummate location for state land, a power that she says is reserved for the across the barren, undulating landscape of cinder cones celestial observation that they have erected 13 Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of and says, “How about we don’t and say we did.” telescopes on the summit since the late 1960s. Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE). Anderson smiles and drives away from the couple Visitors, on the other hand, go to the mountain to Pisciotta, who worked for observatories on Mauna knowing that they are safe, and that experience both the cultural and astronomical Kea for 12 years, is an outspoken critic of the man- he has done his job as one aspects, while also hoping to get a glimpse of a agement of the mountain by the University of of five rangers tasked rarity in Hawai‘i: snow. Hawai‘i, the lessee of the state land. And Pisciotta is with maintaining the Office of Mauna Kea Management Director Bill not alone. In 1998, a state audit that was critical of Mauna Kea Science Stormont says that having rangers to ensure the university’s management of the mountain’s Reserve and help- everyone’s safety is imperative because of the moun- cultural and natural resources led to the UH Board of ing to ensure the tain’s high altitude and remote location, along with Regents’ approval in June 2000 of a new master plan safety of the severe weather, including snowstorms and hurri- for Mauna Kea. The master plan called for the astronomers, cane force winds, and numerous visitors – up to creation of the Office of Mauna Kea Management, visitors and 1,500 a day during special events – trying to make which, from its location at the University of Hawai‘i Hawaiian it up the unpaved summit road. All of which make at Hilo, would be responsible for the day-to-day cultural prac- it, as Stormont says, “a tricky job.” titioners who “It takes a certain kind of per- See RANGERS on page 16 use it. son to do it,”

Mauna Kea ranger Trevor Anderson Photos: courtesy of Office of Mauna Kea Management High Security Mauna Kea’s rangers help keep visitors - and the mountain’s fragile sites - safe By Sterling Kini Wong

Nowemapa 09 2004 NOWEMAPA ~ KËKËMAPA

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Pä‘ü O Hi‘iaka, Pali Ahue with Nä guitar virtuoso Keola Beamer is one Maile Kü Honua, Keali‘i Reichel of Hawai‘i’s most beloved with Hälau Ke‘alaokamaile and perfomers. The recipient of multiple Näpua Greig and Kahulu Maluo- Nä Hökü Hanahono awards, his Huber with Hälau Nä Lei Kaumaka best-selling releases are both innov- O Uka. $11-$37. Maui Arts & ative and enthralling. R. Carlos Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 Nakai, the world’s premier Native p.m. For tickets, call MACC Box American flutist, has 27 albums to Office (808) 242-7469. his credit and numerous Grammy nominations. His beautiful interpre- tations touch the hearts of music Thurs., Nov. 25 - lovers world-wide. $32-$37. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Oceanfront Thanksgiving Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. MACC Lü‘au Box Office (808) 242-7469. Thur., Nov. 11 - Sat., Nov. 13 - competition. Workshops throughout the year are designed to involve World Invitational Hula participants in hands-on experi- A fabulous oceanfront lü‘au Festival ences that are fun as well as featuring a special holiday menu enlightening. $5 - $25. Waikïkï and an enthralling hula show in a Shell. 5:30 p.m. For information, spectacular, under-the-stars setting. Sat., Nov. 27 - This event is an on-going call 877-750-4400 or visit The evening’s fun includes an unfor- celebration of Hawaiian culture, E Ho‘oulu Aloha – To www.worldhula.com gettable performance by three-time history, art, language, and the world champion fire-knife dancer, Grow In Love Hawaiian natural environment Ifi So‘o. Reservations strongly providing an opportunity for hula recommended. $33-$73. Wailea Sat., Nov 20 - The 4th Annual benefit concert performers to hone their skills and Marriott. 4:30 - 8 p.m. For informa- featuring Hawai‘i musicians share their knowledge with Nä Lani ‘Ehä tion, call (808) 874-7831. others, through workshops and Uluwehi Guerrero, Lei‘ohu Ryder and Richard Ho‘opi‘i. The concert Attend this unprecedented event benefits the Maui Historical Society where four kumu hula and their Sat., Nov. 27 - and the Bailey House Museum. hälau from Maui join one of the Native Voices Hawaiian arts and crafts, hula, most respected kumu hula of music, silent auction, free museum Hawai‘i and her hälau to honor the tours, raffle drawings and ‘ono food. ancestors in chant, dance and song. Soothe the soul and lift the spirit with the nahenahe music of two $10 presale, $15 at the gate, under Enjoy the hula of Leinä‘ala Kalama age 12 free. Bailey House Musuem

and Hälau Nä Pualei O Likolehua internationally recognized, award winning master musicians, Keola 9am-3pm. wwwmainmusuem.org

and the Maui groups including Roslyn Lightfoot (808) 244-3326. Hökülani Holt-Padilla with Hälau Beamer and Carlos Nakai. Slack key

M ‘A ILANA MELE ‘AILANA ISLAND MUSIC SCENE

Spread the word about the new Caz CD, but shhh, don’t tell

Lïlia,” and “Hawaiian Lullaby,” breathing new life recording from this past Lei Day concert at the shell, By Manu Boyd into classics recorded 30-plus years ago. we went with it. The energy was awesome.” “We re-did Pua Lïlia in the studio,” says producer “Hawaiian Lullaby,” a long-standing staple in Caz ever judge a book by its cover – or a CD for and Mountain Apple Company owner Jon de productions usually danced by “third brother” that matter. Because if you don’t flip over Mello. “But when we listened Leinä‘ala Kalama Heine, is beautifully re-worked, Nthe recent CD release “Some Call It Aloha to the live although the Sunday Mänoa version remains a radio … Don’t Tell,” and see the smiling faces of the duo favorite. synonymous with contemporary Hawaiian music, Stand-outs among the album’s new original songs you’d think, perhaps, that the project featured the sul- are “Ka Ua Kilihune” by Korey Keola Chock, try sounds of an island woman. expressing love for the fragrant pakalana blossom, Sparkling with gold bracelets in a quieting “Shhh” insisting that “Eia ka manawa no kou ho‘i mai,” gesture, Hawaiian language kumu ‘Ekela (now is the time for your return). Robert’s “Pili I Ka Kanï‘aupi‘o-Crozier, seems to be saying, “He feva Pu‘uwai” and “Mahina Poepoe” are also among the na‘u, ke ‘olu‘olu, einei, mai ha‘i iä ha‘i — I have a new mele. The latter, a tribute to the full moon, is favor, please, hey you, don’t tell anyone.” Her secret? languid, easygoing, romantic and perfect for hula. The long-awaited release from Hawai‘i’s most Roland’s “Fly Me to the Moon” illustrates the prolific musical duo, The Brothers Cazimero. younger brother’s gift as both a lyricist and guitar Sixteen tracks are generously offered up by virtuoso. brothers Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani and Kï‘ope Raymond, the Maui-based kumu ‘ölelo Roland Kanoeokalani Cazimero, who have even Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language teacher) composed a re-recorded their own Sunday Mänoa hits “Pua powerful new piece that expresses overwhelming See CAZ on page 18 10 November Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral real life story down on paper. All Ballroom. 4:30 - 9 p.m. For informa- levels; no writing experience neces- tion, call (808) 941-9706. sary. $55. Volcano Art Center. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information, call 808-967-8222. Fri., Dec. 3 - Fri., Dec. 10 - Sat., Dec. 11- Nä Mele o Maui Student Christmas Pops with the Song & Art Contest Brothers Cazimero and Maui County students in K-12th Nä Leo Pilimehana grades sing their hearts out in traditional Hawaiian songs. Enjoy high Enjoy the melodious sounds of the school student juried art exhibit with Honolulu Symphony with the corresponding Hawaiian theme Brothers Cazimero and Nä Leo displayed in a Kä‘anapali hotel from Pilimehana in a festive holiday con- Nov. 29 til Dec. 5. Your admission cert. $30-$75. Blaisdell Concert helps to raise scholarship funds. $2. Hall. 8 p.m. 792-2000. I Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa ballroom, Kä‘anapali, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, call 808-661-3271.

Fri., Dec. 3 – Mon., Jan. 3 - 20th Annual Honolulu City Lights

The lighting of the Honolulu City Lights are a holiday season tradition. Ceremonies began when the city’s 65-foot Norfolk Island pine will be lit at Honolulu Hale. A traditional light parade will start at 6 p.m. pro- ceeding down King St. to Honolulu’s Hale followed by a Holiday concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Indoor Sun., Nov. 28 - Sun., Nov. 28 - Christmas trees and beautiful wreath exhibits are on display in the lobby Maohi Native Cultural He Makana O Nä Mele of Honolulu Hale. Free. Honolulu Festival Hale. 6 - 11 p.m. For information, KWO CALENDAR Youth Symphony I, the state’s call 523-4674. most exciting student orchestra, The Ke Ala ‘Ölino Native Cultural Ka Wai Ola o OHA headlines with Nä Hökü award-win- Sat., Dec 4 - Center presents this 2nd Annual accepts information on special ning Kapena and internationally- event with cultural entertainment events throughout the islands that famous alto saxophonist Gabe Writing Family History and presentations, native arts, crafts, are of interest to the Hawaiian Baltazar at a benefit concert for the activities, Polynesian tatau, drum- and Personal Memoir community. Fund-raisers, benefit Hawai‘i Youth Symphony. The concerts, cultural activities, sports ming, fire knife demonstrations, spectacular evening includes a silent Workshop events and the like are what we’d cultural exhibits, ‘ono food and auction, a lü‘au-style buffet dinner like to help you promote. Send more. Free. Queen Kapi‘olani Park and this greatly anticipated concert Launch your personal or family information and color photos to Bandstand. 10 a.m. - Sunset. For that will blend Hawaiian, jazz and story with this exciting beginning

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H K ÜIKAWÄ HANANA KÜIKAWÄ SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE

‘Birthright’ a powerful exhibit of maoli fine arts at Bishop Museum

By Manu Boyd King Kaläkaua, in order to preserve Kaua a Maui-a-Kalana: The 12 and promote fast-disappearing knowl- Challenges of Maui, Son of s we celebrate the 168th anniversary of the edge of ancient Hawaiian arts and Kalana” by Frank. Infusing birth of King Kaläkaua this month, we sciences, established Hale Nauä, a mana through the already Aremember his many contributions to the arts secret society of experts to keep alive powerful showing are four ki‘i and culture of Hawai‘i that continue to enhance our maoli knowledge, wisdom, insight, akua lä‘au (wooden god quality of life. Kaläkaua’s flair for innovation coupled values and lifeways. In a more modern images) of Käne, Kü, and a with his deep respect for tradition is mirrored today in context, Jensen’s society continues to do one of the most powerful exhibitions of maoli (native) just that. See BIRTHRIGHT fine arts to-date. In a Bishop Museum exhibition that runs on page 12 Gracing the Hawaiian Hall Vestibule of Ka Hale through November 30, the Jensen ‘ohana Hö‘ike‘ike o Kamehameha – Bishop Museum – is a masterfully presents their powerful, artful stunning exhibition by a leader in Hawaiian art, expressions in media including sculpture, Rocky Ka‘iouliokahihikolo‘Ehu Jensen, his son wood and stone carving, featherwork, Frank, and daughter, Natalie Mahina. “Ho‘oilina: photography, illustration and more. Birthright” marks the approaching 30th anniversary The exhibition combines three components of the elder Jensen’s Hale Nauä III Society of so that, like a family, each supports the other: Hawaiian Artists – an organization whose name is “Nä Waihona: Sacred Vessels of Darkness and directly influenced by the mö‘ï whose birth we Light” by Rocky; “Nä Kaikamahine a Haumea: celebrate on November 16. Daughters of Haumea” by Mahina; and “Nä

Nowemapa 11 weave throughout the exhibit, each handsomely framed and matted with accents of ‘ohe käpala designs depicting dancers, feather workers, doctors, artists and more. A standout among them, “He Wahine Mäkaukau I Käunu: A Woman Skilled In the Art of Love,” illustrates the sophisticated Hawaiian sense of sexuality and sensuality. Mahina’s expert hand in haku hulu (feather work) is showcased in two kähili pa‘a lima (hand-held royal feather standards), one of which is named for Manono, the warrior wife of Kekuaokalani who both gave their lives to defend their traditional religious beliefs. So follow in the footsteps of the seventh sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom – King BIRTHRIGHT Kaläkaua himself, who visited from page 11 male/female Bishop Museum at Kaiwi‘ula pair representing when it opened its doors in 1889 – Kü and Hina, believed to have been and absorb the beauty and mana from Päka‘alana, the storied of “Ho‘oilina: Birthright.” It is a luakini at Waipi‘o. The Käne merging of old and new that image, discovered at Kapa‘a, is perhaps the best- Kaua‘i, in 1909, is draped with yet example pieces of kapa kea (white cloth), of maoli con- giving the rigid image soft temporary fine animation in the Kaiwi‘ula breeze. arts. Natalie Mahina Jensen’s photo- For informa- graphic art depicting women in tion on admis- traditional roles is moving, to say sion fees and the least. Contemporary models hours, call Bishop include renowned Hawaiian cultural Museum at 847- practitioners as well as less-known 3511, or visit online but equally stunning wähine in at www.bishopmu- a myriad of roles from an obstetri- seum.org. I cian responsible for the birth of royal offspring, to one who Photos by Sterling prepares the dead for burial. The Wong; composite by photographs in this feminine series Michael McDonald Hawaiian treasures featured in special Smithsonian exhibit Nä Mea Makamae exhibit showcases cultural gems ranging from the personal effects of high ali‘i to the oldest known Hawaiian canoe in existence

By Manu Boyd Hawaiian Royal Societies, who were also in attendance at the September opening. n conjunction with the auspicious Among the rare pieces on view in the opening of the National Museum of special six-month exhibition is a fishing Ithe American Indian in September, canoe believed to be the oldest Hawaiian the Smithsonian Institution’s National canoe in the world, donated by Queen Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Kapi‘olani more than 11 5 years ago. In unveiled its long-planned exhibition of 1887, Kapi‘olani, representing her indigenous Hawaiian cultural gems titled husband, King Kaläkaua and attended by “Hawaiian Treasures: Nä Mea Makamae her sister-in-law, Princess Lili‘uokalani, o Hawai‘i.” The exhibition was organized traveled to London to the jubilee by Dr. Adrienne Kaeppler of the celebration of Queen Victoria. En route NMNH’s Department of Anthropology with guidance from members of continued on following page

Photo by Manu Boyd 12 November Like many island expatriates, Larry Kamahele of Hawai‘i Washington state keeps connected to his Hawaiian Calls heritage through his love for music and culture

By Keaumiki Akui that offers skills training to young Pacific Islanders. ike the call of the wild, the Kamahele and his wife Wanda

islands of Hawai‘i have beck- Club WakinikonaHawaiian Courtesy Photo: remain active in various ways. With Loned Larry McCully Kamahele his Hawaiian music collection and for over 50 years. As with many who his library of over 850 books relating left the islands for more favorable to Hawai‘i, he is considered an opportunities, the longing to return is authority on Hawaiian history and always there. culture. Over the years, the Burke Kamahele’s home in Edmonds, Museum and the University of Washington, is filled with island mem- Washington have sought out his ories, including his huge Hawaiian advice. His memories of “small-kid” music library. He updates his collec- times growing up in Keaukaha and tion regularly, but it is the old his love for his heritage are gifts he traditional music that really ignites unselfishly shares with Hawaiians memories of a childhood on homestead Larry Kamahele (center) jams some Hawaiian-style kanikapila at a Washington state and non-Hawaiians alike in the Ho‘olaule‘a with fellow island expatriates Larry Awana (left) and Pete Nova (seated). land in Keaukaha. Great Northwest. Kamahele was born in Honolulu, but education at the University of island connection, found it at the his parents moved to Hawai‘i island Washington. Kamahele excelled WHC, which quickly evolved into a when he was young. In those days, academically, earning a degree in family-oriented organization per- many homestead matriarchs subsidized microbiology. After serving with the petaing the Hawaiian culture. (You can Keaumiki Akui is the public affairs the family income by sewing leis and U.S Army during the Korean Conflict, read more about the club online at specialist with OHA’s governance selling them at the docks to passengers he returned to the Northwest and joined wakinikona.com). division. His primary information on departing island steamers such the laboratory staff of the Seattle-King In 1988, after he retired from the sources for this article were the WHC as the Hualälai and Wai‘ale‘ale. County Public Health Department. county, Kamahele became co-founder website and an article in the Northwest Kamahele recalls that he was the first Seeking out fellow Hawaiian expatri- and CEO of an asbestos removal com- Hawai‘i Times by Danny Ka‘öpüki. boy during that era to help his mother ates, he helped found the Wakinikona pany and even opened an office in If you are a Hawaiian on the conti- with the work. Hawaiian Club in 1962. (Wakinikona Nänäkuli. He finally retired from nent with an interesting story to tell, Eventually, he returned to Honolulu is the Hawaiianized version of business in 1996 but soon became or if you know of one, please contact to attend the Hawaiian Mission “Washington.”) Hawaiian seamen and Deputy Director of NAPALI (National OHA Outreach Coordinator Aulani Academy, graduating in 1947 then longshoremen on the Seattle waterfront Pacific American Leadership Apoliona at 594-1912, or via e-mail at crossing the Pacific to continue his who, like Kamahele, longed for an Institute), a nonprofit organization [email protected]. I

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Nowemapa 13 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Haunani Apoliona, MSW Let us strive for clarity, work with patience Chairperson Trustee, At-large and aloha, and achieve the very best we can

loha nui e na ‘öiwi ‘ölino, a razor’sedge,” that aloha is all by an “anonymous” plaintiff choices and decisions must strive nä pulapula a Häloa, mai important, and that while in this who seeks to dismantle the for clarity and be as keen as a AHawai‘i a Ni‘ihau, a puni ke world all things are two, in heaven Hawaiian preference admission to razor’s edge, a blade of pili grass. ao mälamalama. Aloha e nä küpuna there is but one. Queen Kamehameha as racially discrimi- But our work must be done with kahiko näna e ho‘oulu mai nei iä Lili‘uokalani left the unfinished natory. And in November, the patience and aloha as we strive for käkou e holo pono, a loa‘a e ka lei business to Native Hawaiians of the Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust will the very best and achieve the ulti- lanakila. decades to follow, to act, to take up again face the Honolulu City mate goal. In November 1917, Queen shaping a political and social Council in the quest to repeal an E hana käkou me ke ahonui, a pili Lili‘uokalani passed into the realm change to benefit Native Hawaiians ordinance that currently compels me ka hä a ke aloha, ‘oiai e kulia i of her creator, a leader who and Hawai‘i. Ninety-seven years this private Trust to sell its legacy ka nu‘u, a kau i ka ‘iu o luna. survived the most significant politi- later, in November, 2004, Native lands left by Lili‘uokalani. Now Lili‘uokalani reminds us, “the cal and social upheaval faced in the Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian more than ever, Native Hawaiians world can not stand still. We must 19th century by Native Hawaiians leaders face issues of challenge as and Native Hawaiian leadership advance or recede.” This November, and Hawai‘i. She acknowledged well. On November 1, the public must stand, must act and not cease now more than ever, let us advance that she could not “turn back the trusts that serve Hawaiians – OHA to act for fear we may fail. Now together. We know as Native political change.” And in the and DHHL – return to federal court, more than ever Native Hawaiians Hawaiians, in Hawai‘i and away essence of that statement, affirmed challenged by plaintiffs who want and Native Hawaiian leaders must from Hawai‘i, what we must indeed, that political change had to dismantle both the Hawaiian envision the future, must chart do. We know as Native Hawaiian come to pass, taken hold, and homestead program (established by the “political change” toward leaders what we must do. Let us not Hawai‘i governance was no longer the U.S. Congress) and the Office of that future. Native Hawaiians, in cease to act for fear that we may to be the same. Despite the humilia- Hawaiian Affairs (established by Hawai‘i and away from our shores, fail. We should not recede. We must tion, hurt and struggle Queen the State of Hawai‘i Constitution have the opportunity to take the first advance, it is our destiny. Lili‘uokalani counseled all who and approved by necessary steps. Register and be would listen — to save our heritage, all Hawai‘i voters) as racially identified. KAU INOA. Commit to A hui hou i ka mahina not cease to act for fear of failure, discriminatory. On Nov. 4, the participate in the process to create a‘e. 48/48 I discern that decisions and choices Kamehameha Schools is forced to our Native Hawaiian governance. in life are like a “blade of pili grass, return to federal court challenged And yes, our debates, deliberations,

Rowena Akana Apoliona uses staff to publicly attack Trustee, At-large fellow trustees

no‘ai kakou. In late she continues to portray her leader- and rarely gives any clear answers. • Harassing competent and capa- September, I received an ship as flawless. I’ve heard about So now, it seems, the only means ble administrative staff until they ‘A advance copy of a letter accentuating the positive, but give I have to get to the bottom of were finally forced to leave. from Chairman Haunani Apoliona’s me a break. How many new OHA Apoliona’s shenanigans is to openly As far as I’m concerned, as long administrative aide that is supposed programs can she point to that has call her on it. Instead of responding as Apoliona endorses a policy that to appear in this month’s newsletter. occurred in the last two years? Our to my concerns, Apoliona chooses allows OHA staff members to pub- The letter attacks my October 2004 existing programs are in shambles to ignore them and, through her licly discredit any trustee or admin- article in which I brought up from neglect. administrative aide, attempts to istrative staff who disagrees with questionable expenditures and One really has to ask what we are indirectly bully me into silence. her, OHA will be plagued with decisions made by her supervisor. doing for our beneficiaries besides But this is nothing new. Just look at internal strife that will continue For the record, as an OHA lobbying for federal recognition. a small sampling of Apoliona’s past to cause morale problems and dis- trustee, I am required to call atten- While it is important for Hawaiians involvement in misdeeds: sention for both staff and trustees. tion to Apoliona’s questionable to be officially recognized by the • Sending an e-mail to all OHA Behavior such as this cannot be actions as chairman. According to federal government, our people staff to evaluate the previous considered constructive or pono. Hawai‘i Revised Statues 554A-5: have other, more pressing needs in administrator in an effort to discred- As for the issues I brought up in “…a dissenting trustee is not health care, housing and education. it and humiliate him and force him my last article, I am ready, willing, liable for the consequences of an act I made every effort to get answers to resign; and able to publicly debate in which the trustee joins at the to my questions and concerns • Forwarding confidential memos Apoliona anywhere and at any time. direction of the majority of the through the proper channels. I have to the media to discredit fellow trustees, if the trustee expressed a many memos to OHA’s administra- trustees; I mua e Hawai‘i nei… dissent in writing to any of the tion and staff asking for answers on • Leaking a confidential and cotrustees…” how our beneficiaries’ money is uncertified recording of a former In my opinion, Apoliona has being spent. If you read the budget trustee’s conversation at a community For more information on abused her position as chairman. today, you could swear that all meeting to the media in order to Hawaiian issues, check out Trustee Unfortunately, Apoliona is either OHA is paying for are lawyers’ ruin her reputation; Akana’s website at www.rowe- self-delusional or suffering from fees. The frustrating part is that • Slandering a former state naakana.org. I self-denial. No one is perfect, yet Apoliona only uses double-speak department head; and

14 November TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Too good, too bad, just right Dante Keala Carpenter

Trustee, O‘ahu

loha mai käkou. Can you holiday buffets without damaging of this or that might not kill your on the subject of exercise during the believe it? November is our waistlines and our health, to routine, but temptation is really busy holiday season. You hear about Aupon us. I hope everyone boot? Well, we all know that “will- hard to resist when it is virtually how good walking is for us and how went out and voted in the General power” is easy to talk about, but everywhere. Sometimes the only simple it is to include, so if you Election. This month begins the hard to actually stick to. Why? At way to avoid all the food is to move think about it, maybe shopping is a Holiday season where pä‘ina times I want to tell people when I away from it and find other activi- way to promote the walking habit. are abundant and wherever there is say “no thank you,” I really mean it! ties to distract you from the püpü And, when you go to the many pä‘ina there is lots and lots of kau Ever been in a situation where table. That’s called “won’t-power” pä‘ina during the holidays, look for kau. So, it’s a good time for us to be you’re trying your very best to keep as compared to “will-power”. ways to keep up the walking habit reminded that we must try to avoid to your meal plan and someone Experience tells us that we should by checking out the pä‘ina grounds overindulging. I know this feat comes up to you with a delicious never go to a paina hungry; it only or keep on your feet while catching is a tough one because many püpü urging you on to try just one makes you overeat and indulge in, up on the latest gossip with ‘ohana “mea ‘ai” appeal to all of our or two? Oooh … You kindly most likely, all the wrong food and friends. And park farther away senses. For those of you who have decline and they give you the sad choices. If you eat a small meal at from your destination, too! Just done well with your New Year’s face and again attempt to persuade home before you go, you are keep in mind that walking is good resolution of changing your lifestyle you to change your mind and again assured that your meal choices will for you! and eating habits I certainly congrat- you decline graciously, only to get a include a reasonably well-balanced Here’s wishing you all good ulate your achievements! The hardcore in-your-face “come on … meal. If you want to be extra well- health, and good holidays too! holidays always pose a great you’ve got to taste this, I made it disciplined bring your own food to challenge for the disciplined dieter. myself” plea. How can will-power the pä‘ina. Don’t worry about hurt- As always, my staff and I invite An avid reader of this column from stand up to these kinds of offers? ing anyone’s feelings, just do what your comments on the above or any Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, wrote me earlier in And, isn’t funny that right after you feel is “just right” for you and other concerns within our purview. the year expressing, “If as the old someone compliments you on how your health. We need to start think- My OHA access numbers are: saying goes, ‘health is wealth,’ does great you look after losing some ing much more seriously about our phone 594-1854, fax 594-0210 and anything else matter?” What a weight, the same people try to health and well-being in order to e-mail address – [email protected]. perfect reminder to get us through sabotage your efforts by tempting face the many challenges out there A hui hou, mälama pono. I the upcoming holiday celebrations. you with foods not in your meal in this world waiting for us. So how do we get through the plan. Okay, so maybe a small taste I also wanted to touch a little bit

OHA hopes to add Hawaiian perspective Colette Machado to state’s Ocean Resources Management Plan Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i

n recent months, OHA’s Native Coastal Zone Management (CZM) reinstating the konohiki system, or based management is the best. Ms. Rights, Land and Culture Program, would allow stakeholders a management system based on Grambusch also shared concerns I(NRLC) division has enacted an the opportunity to rework the individual ahupua‘a. Community about the difficulty kuleana land effort toward gathering Native ORMP, making it into a living doc- members felt that empowering local owners along the shore have with Hawaiian resource management ument with a functional implemen- communities to manage their own paying property taxes. She asked skills and knowledge that might tation strategy. The conference will areas using methods handed down OHA to incorporate a tax cap for be incorporated into the Hawai‘i allow Native Hawaiian ocean and from generation to generation Native Hawaiians who have ances- Ocean Resources Management coastal values and resource would be the best way to address tral lands. “It’s very sad when Plan. management knowledge to be the different needs associated with people sell their land and kuleana The Hawai‘i Ocean Resources incorporated into every panel dis- different areas. Additional sugges- because there is a disconnection Management Plan is a statewide cussion, and ultimately, the entire tions involved incorporating a between future generations from the plan designed to direct all state ORMP. küpuna council to oversee state mana of past generations.” NR will agencies in management policies To identify Native Hawaiian val- empowered konohiki. Mana‘e resi- try to incorporate this suggestion and practices for the ocean ues and practices, “community con- dent Alapa‘i Hanapï stated, “Native into OHA’s legislative package for and coastal regions. Originally versations” were held on every rights will work on Moloka‘i the next session. published in 1991, the ocean man- island where community members because there are enough Hawaiians agement plan was adopted by the were asked to identify important here who still know and use tradi- At the printing date of this arti- state Legislature as policy in 1995. ocean management concerns in tional skills, uses and values.” cle, OHA received word that the While the plan has overcome years their area. These “community con- When asked about concerns with Governor’s office will be postpon- of preparation, its implementation versations” included a representa- enforcement of management sys- ing the Hawai‘i Summit-to-Sea has been hindered by fiscal short- tive from OHA’s NRLC Division, tems Hanapï replied, “when Conference to sometime between falls as well as the lack of coopera- the CZM and the Association of Hawaiians try to enforce what is April and June of 2005. In the interim, tion among agencies. Most notably Hawaiian Civic Clubs. pono and righteous, they end up on OHA is considering co-sponsoring missing from the plan was any On Sept. 24, 2004, OHA’s Heidi the wrong side of bars.” a symposium with CZM that would mention of Native Hawaiian Guth and the Association of “On Moloka‘i people still live in involve other Hawaiian community resource management knowledge Hawaiian Civic Clubs’ Leimana ahupua‘a,” offered Wilma groups which may already be or practices. Damate met with community mem- Kamakana Grambusch, “because of implementing pilot projects like the Efforts to redo the ORMP were bers on Moloka‘i. A group of 11 this, Moloka‘i should be considered land konohiki system. Look for underway via a “2004 Summit-to- concerned citizens voiced concerns a cultural preserve.” Other partici- updates on the symposium in Sea Conference,” scheduled for ranging from enforcement imple- pants stated that regulations should upcoming issues of the Ka Wai Ola. December. The conference, co- mentation to property taxes. be island by island, ahupua‘a by I sponsored by OHA and the state Most discussion revolved around ahupua‘a which is why community

Nowemapa 15 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Boyd P. Mossman Documentary film and federal legislation Trustee, Maui shed light on the plight of Hawaiians

loha käkou. With the recent of Native Hawaiians historically As we think of who we are and one might expect, would meet the delay in passage of the and today, and better understand where we want to be, let’s not approval of the Arakaki types who AAkaka bill, Hawaiians have who we are, where we came from, and neglect the fact that few of us are argue against Hawaiians because some time now to reflect upon the what we seek to preserve and become. the Hawaiians who were here of the constitution, as well as the purpose of the bill and the future of Along those lines but in a more before Captain Cook, but we are a independents who gain something Hawaiians: for what will help artful and cultural setting, producer mix of different races and cultures. rather that nothing at all. But, alas, Hawaiians, will help Hawai‘i and Edgy Lee recently presented a For Hawaiians to abandon their such is not the case. vice versa. The bill could have movie in Washington, D.C., entitled other heritages for a stunted vision These vocal minorities will passed this session but for the “The Hawaiians: Reflecting Spirit,” of “Hawaiians only” is to disparage continue to bash OHA, the state and decision of our congressional repre- which seeks in a small way to and deny their non-Hawaiian ances- every organization that speaks up sentatives that it would be better to explain to the world what tors who toiled long and hard for for the mainstream Hawaiians not have a bill pass on its own, after Hawaiians indeed are, and that we their posterity. Hawaiians today only here in Hawai‘i but on the thorough review and opportunity are an indigenous people whose must consider too the other 80 per- mainland. Be advised, however, that for debate on the floor, rather than roots reach deep back to our ances- cent of the population in Hawai‘i OHA will remain firm and focused, sneaking it by attached to an appro- tors and our land. I am happy to who do not have the koko and and we will seek to fulfill our priations bill. Up until now the bill have had some say in at least rec- accept that they are a part of the fiduciary responsibilities as trustees could not reach the floor for debate ommending that the narrator not be Hawai‘i of today. for all of our beneficiaries. The last because of one senator who has now someone with a Caribbean accent What the Akaka bill seeks to two years have seen a positive reversed his stance and seen fit to and bass voice but better some establish is the restitution to and change in the face of OHA and I remove his hold on the bill for next kupuna with a deep resonance and preservation of a race of people who look forward to the challenge of the year with the promise to support its calming tone. Ms. Lee selected the were, as with all indigenous people, next two years, for the life of our routing to the senate floor where he perfect person, Mrs. Winona Rubin, wrongfully deprived of their lands, land will be perpetuated in the will undoubtedly speak in opposi- and everyone but one person who their culture and their future, and to righteousness of our people. tion to it. has seen the movie agrees that her provide a framework from which Hopefully our “Reflecting Spirit” Should the Akaka bill in its latest voice is the perfect one for a movie we can build and preserve our cul- will prevail for the benefit of our form reach the senate floor, the of this import that will be shown to ture for our posterity within the posterity. I world will be witness to the plight all the world. bounds of our constitution. This,

Who controls Mauna Kea? BLNR to approve the master plan; there’s RANGERS from page 9 nothing running in that direction,” he said. OMKM Director Bill Stormont said that management of the mountain. The OMKM in turn created the lthough the Office of Mauna Kea Mauna Kea, as a conservation district with sur- ranger program in 2001 to directly address issues raised in the Management and its ranger program rounding state reserve lands, does fall under audit. Ahave proven to be significant improve- the jurisdiction of the DLNR. He said, howev- ments in the University of Hawai‘i’s manage- er, that the DLNR does not have sole responsi- Pisciotta says she is wary of UH being the authority on ment of Mauna Kea, some believe that the bility. “We have worked closely with the local Mauna Kea because of the fact that the university benefits issue of who has the authority on the mountain DLNR enforcement division to ensure that from development on the mountain and that it is the lessee of must be settled. when our staff sees even the land, not the owner. “It’s like letting the fox guard the OHA Native Rights potential violations, one of chicken coop,” she says. Advocate Heidi Kai Guth their officers can respond explained that according to ASAP. It’s already happened However, some members of the community believe that the state administrative rules, the several times,” Stormont said. rangers – possessing the proper authority or not – are a neces- University of Hawai‘i, as the Weighing in on the authority sity to the well-being of the mountain and everyone that uses lessee of the 11,288-acre sci- issue, Mauna Kea ranger it. “That’s a silly detail,” says Hawaiian language professor ence reserve, must have its Trevor Anderson says that not Larry Kimura, a member of a group of Hawaiian cultural master plan for the area having the power of enforce- experts that advises OMKM, referring to the ranger’s lack of approved by the Board of ment can be an advantage. enforcement authority. “I want to see the mountain cared for, Land and Natural Resources, When he talks to visitors, he and the rangers do that.” the lessor of land – as has Photo: Courtesy of UH IFA said, he does his best to pro- been done for past Mauna vide them with information on Meanwhile, the rangers, whom Stormont calls “the eyes and Kea management plans. the perils of the mountain and then offers ears of the mountain,” continue to watch over Mauna Kea. The problem, Guth said, is that university’s suggestions. “I make a concerted effort to use Anderson makes his rounds through the science reserve, June 2000 Mauna Kea Science Reserve Master mindful language,” Anderson said. “I don’t documenting road and weather conditions, as well as the num- Plan, which called for the creation of the say, ‘you can’t do this, you can’t do that.’ I ber of visitors, astronomers and commercial tour vans. He OMKM, has never been approved by the land encourage people to do things and hope they tries to interact with all of the visitors he sees, encouraging board. “Therefore, in essence, the university is make good decisions. And when people cross them to take precautions against the effects of altitude monitoring itself on the mountain,” she said. In that certain line, we call the cops.” sickness, including drinking lots of water and stopping to addition, she said that because the BLNR has In an attempt to answer the authority acclimatize to the elevation at the Mauna Kea Visitor not approved the master plan, the Department question, two resolutions in the 2004 Hawai‘i Information Station, located at 9,200 feet above sea level. If of Land and Natural Resources never trans- state legislative session requested the state someone does get hurt, the rangers and the VIS staff are all ferred the authority to enforce state laws and auditor to conduct two evaluations on the certified through a first-responder course. rules for the state land to UH. mountain: one on the feasibility and necessity However, Sam Lemmo, the administrator of of the creation of a science reserve authority, Stormont says that after the authority issue is settled and DLNR’s Office of Conservation and Coastal and the other on the necessity of implementing passes, he is confident that the rangers will still be on Mauna Lands, said that the master plan is an internal a new project approval process for the man- Kea: “The ranger program is the fulfillment of a long overdue university document that was not expressly agement of Mauna Kea. Both resolutions promise the University made to the community, and a strong prepared for the land board’s review or passed the Senate but died in the House. I indication the University is serious about its stewardship role approval. “There is no pending request for the on Mauna Kea. I think they’re here to stay.” I

16 November

H ‘ ‘O OHUI HANA HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nä ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings are printed chronologically and should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola nä mamo a Häloa!

Mahi — The children and grandchildren of Felix Kekaulikeokalua like to honor our küpuna in the town where they were one of the first Ekekela — Looking for information on Sebatianus Ezekiela Mahi are planning a family reunion this Thanksgiving, Nov. 25-28, settlers and pioneers. We are gathering information by way of their (Ekekela?) and Cecilia Mana, about circa 1840. They lived in 2004. To be held in Hilo at Kawananakoa Hall at Keaukaha Park. For seven children: 1. Josephine (m: Charles Kopa II); 2. Kananilehua (m: Honaunau, Hawai‘i according to the baptismal record at St. Benedict more information, contact Darnell or Nat Mahi at 808-935-7383 or Frank Kalili); 3. Maria Rose (m: Henry Young); 4. Elizabeth (m: Walter Catholic Church. Their daughter Veronica Keawe was married to Victor Christine Alicia Hanohano at 808-959-4770. Andrade Sr.); 5. Agnes (m: William Kaae); 6. George (m: Minnie Nah); Kukua Kalua. She was born in 1867. Veronica Keawe is my grand- 7. Joseph (m: Sarah Akau). Although this reunion will focus on uniting mother. If anyone has information or know of any family with the last Hauani‘o — John Ka‘aipa‘i Hauani‘o, Sr. and Lily Ka‘uluwehiwehi the Waialae grandchildren and their families, we would also like to name Ezekiela or Ekekela, please email [email protected]. Hulihe‘e-Hauani‘o. The descendants of Emma Pi‘ilani Hauani‘o- invite the sibling families of George (Keohoonani, Kalua, Maria, Pestano, Harriet Rose Hauani‘o-Waltjen, John Ka‘aipa‘i Hauani‘o, Jr., Cecilia, Ui, Laie and Keomo Waialae) and Julia (Thomas, Kaua, Mary Mahelani Hauani‘o-Pressimone, Benjamin Kauhi Hauani‘o, Elizabeth, Moses, John, Ella, Sabina, Juliano, Annie and Victor Kalama — Requesting information on the families of my grandparents Gilbert Wiliama Hauani‘o, Sr., Joseph Kaheaokalani Hauani‘o, and Mokulehua). If you have any information about these families listed or and great grandparents: Poepoe, Kalama, Kamaka, Kamehameha, Dorothy Leimomi Hauani‘o-Green, are having a one-day family gath- want to be a part of the planning of this reunion, please contact Kimo Kumukoa, Aseu-Young, Tien-Yen, Gouvea, Goeas. Besides putting ering Nov. 27, 2004, on the island of Hawai‘i at Wailoa State Park big Kelii at 225-3356 ([email protected]) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. together my family genealogy, also seeking family medical history that pavilion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, please call Auntie could affect my children and me. I am the son of Richard Allen Kalama Elaine at (808) 965-8074 after 8 p.m. on weekdays, or Gladys at (808) Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona Family reunion (Kala, Kaaihue, Sr. and Constancy Keala Onaona Young, origin Honolulu. My father’s 982-6764, or email [email protected]. Kaaea, Kalawaiapi, and Paoa) will be held August 11-13, 2005 in parents are Charles Kaanapu Kalama I and Estufania (Fannie) Gouvea, Kahului, Maui. For more information, call 808-871-1050 or 801-356- origin Maui, relocated to O‘ahu. My mother’s parents are Frank Aseu Brown — In preparation for the 2005 reunion of the John and 0606 or email [email protected]. Family meetings were held on Young (Frank Chong Fat Aseu) and Adelina Pu‘uwai Maemae Poepoe, Benjamin Brown ‘ohana of Hilo, Hawai‘i, the Honolulu ‘ohana is ask- Sept. 10, 2004 on Maui and Sept. 11, 2004 on O‘ahu, Waimänalo. origin North Kohala, relocated to O‘ahu. Charles Kaanapu Kalama I is ing for all family members to update their contact information, births, the son of Samuel Kaaumoana Kalama and Kainoa deaths or marriages or share contact information about other family Naki — Descendants of James Hikiona and Julia Kanui Kahaulio Naki Kanoelehuahelemamau, origin Maui, relocated to O‘ahu. Estufania members. The family will be holding its reunion on O‘ahu from July 1- are welcome to attend the Naki ‘ohana reunion, to be held on Sept. 1- (Fannie) Gouvea is the daughter of Joseph P. Gouvea and Eugenia 3, 2005. The ‘ohana includes the descendents of William Christopher 4, 2005, Labor Day weekend. The location of the event is Waialua Goeas, origin Portugal, relocated to O‘ahu. Frank Aseu Young (Frank Brown, Enoch Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin Church Pavillion, Mäna‘e, Moloka‘i. If you have any questions or sug- Chong Fat Aseu) is the son of Tien Yin Aseu and Malakina Kamaka, “Tuna” Brown, Keala Kuamo‘o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown and gestions, call Moana Naki Keohuloa 808-567-6220 or Walter Naki 808- origin North Kohala, relocated to O‘ahu. Adelina Pu‘uwai Maemae Maria Hendershot. A newsletter on the reunion was sent out at the end 558-8184 on Moloka‘i. On O‘ahu, Jesse Galas 808-423-9519; Thomas Poepoe is the daughter of Olopananui Akea Kalamakuikeao Gulstan of August 2004. All interested parties are invited to attend monthly Naki 808-487-2898. Please call after 6 p.m. Registration form for Poepoe and Maile Mary Napuaelua, origin North Kohala, relocated to reunion planning meetings held the 2nd Sunday of every month. Please reunion will be sent upon request. Kaua‘i, then O‘ahu. Please call at home (808) 259-5502, cell: 808-753- call Ku‘uipo McFadden Shimizu at (808) 626-1645 or email browno- 2910 or emailat [email protected]. [email protected]. Bush — 2005 reunion is being planned for the family of Albert Maunahina Bush, Samuel Keli‘inohopona Bush, Elizabeth Kapeka Luhia — I am seeking relatives/friends of the Puueo district of S. Hilo, Kalehuawehe Napoka — The third family reunion is been planned for Bush, Roseline Bush, Lily Bush, Julia Bush, Maria Bush and Daniel Hawai‘i who are related or have known a, James Luhia, Sr. James July 1-3, 2005 on Maui. It will be held at “Hale Nanea,” located on the Bush Jr. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4, 2005. Hosting Luhia, Sr. was born circa 1870’s and was married to a Kaleikahua beach in Kahului. The reunion is for the descendants of John island will be O‘ahu. For more information, email Beverly Martinez at Mehau from Kapaahu, Puna, Hawai‘i. I am in search of anyone pro- Nälani‘ewalu Kalehuawehe Näpoka (k) and Ha‘upu ‘Ukukua (w) and [email protected] or call 681-6637; Misty Bush William at viding me with any source of records, pictures that you might have. their son Näpoka Kalehuawehe aka Kalehuawehe Näpoka (k) and [email protected] or write to Randy Bush Vincent at 615 Na‘ale Any source of information is helpful and appreciated. You may contact Ke‘elehiwa ‘Ukukua (w) their children and all the heirs of John St. Honolulu, Hi 96813. me by email: [email protected] or by mail: Janice, 85-1164 Nälani‘ewalu II, known also as “Wawalu” (k) and Lily Aulani Dart (w), Kumaipo Street, Waianae, Hawai‘i 96792. John I. Kalehuawehe also was nicknamed as “Wawalu (k) and Mary Farrington High School Class of 1980 — Farrington High School Aliona Kanahele (w), Malia Kalehuawehe (w) and Joseph AhChong Class of 1980 is planning their 25th Class Reunion in 2005. For more Kepano — I’m looking for relatives of Susan Kepano (Häna, Maui) or Akanako aka Akanako AhChong (k), Lillian Kalehuawehe (w) and information or to help in planning, visit www.farrington80.com. Susan Kukona a‘ala who married Frederick Christian Wittrock in Häna, Arthur Allen, J. We welcome you to join us on Maui to share stories, Maui. Susan Kepano was born circa 1841 in Häna, Maui and died 1933 photos and update family genealogies. But most of all, to meet and get Aweau — We are planning a gathering to organize a reunion on O‘ahu. in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Please send email to [email protected] or to know who the families are. For more on the reunion and information, We need kökua to update our genealogy and form an ‘ohana commit- phone number (320) 253-3618. I am looking for information on please contact: chairman: Chad Kalehuawehe (808-573-1357), vice tee. Contact Kolomona at 683-1146. Aweau descendants are Ioane: Sebatianus Ezekiela (Ekekela?) and Cecilia Mana, about circa 1840. chair: Patrick Kekahuna (808-242-4729) or Edi-Ann Sanchez (808- David, Lilia, Kahopuwaiki: Nalaieluaakamanu, John Keahiapele, They lived in Honaunau, Hawai‘i according to the baptismal record at 244-9859). James Hoolulu, Joseph Kahopuwaiki, Kauhaanu, Nakuilauhulu: St. Benedict Catholic Church. Their daughter Veronica Keawe was Haaonui, Pohue, Wahinine, Mary Irene Ailimukala, Kaui, William, married to Victor Kukua Kalua. She was born in 1867. Veronica Keawe Pe‘a/Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale Mahoe; Kalaupaina, Hinaikamalamalama: Hihikaina, Akamakiu, is my grandmother. If anyone has information or know of any family Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Tutu Samuel Kahuakai Margaret Kamaha Aweau Padeken: John, Rose, Frederick, Charles, with the last name Ezekiela or Ekekela, please contact me at my e-mail Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau of Kaimu, Puna Hawaii, is being Annie. These descendants trace back to about 1850 –1870. Genealogy at [email protected]. Marjorie Fujimoto. 81-1030 Keopuka formed. A steering committee is in the process of being organized. The research was done by Henry Nalaielua and Larry Aweau. For more Heights Rd. Kealakekua, HI 96750. reunion will be held Thu-Sat, July 7-9, 2005. This event is planned for information, visit www.Aweaufamily.com. Wailoa State Park, Pavillion #2 (largest one). Since we are in formation, it would be nice if each child of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Waipi‘o Valley family search — Kalainaina, Paakahili, Thomas, Kalaaupa/Kila — Seeking information for genealogical purposes only Keliihoomalu, Samuel Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau Honuiwa, Keliiwaanui, Kailikakio, Kaohimaunu, Kanekoa, Nakagawa, on my paternal great-grandmother, Rev. Daisy Kalaaupa aka Hoopiiona be represented in the steering committee. General chairperson for this Lau Kong and Ah Puck. My family surnames come from Waipi‘o Kila. She was once pastor of Kaulanapueo Church on Maui and was event is Aunty Barbara Kekaualua, 431 Keonaona St. Hilo, HI 96720, Valley on the Big Island. I am working on my families’ genealogy and married to Kealoha Kalaaupa. According to her sworn testimony given (808) 959-3876. Other contacts: Lois Sanekane (808) 982-9321; Lizzie any information big or small will be greatly appreciated. If you have on behalf of my grandfather (Joseph Kamauoha Laanui) to verify his Pankey (808) 968-7093; Mabel Wilson (808) 982-7645. Please join us any information on these families, please contact me. Descendents of birth, Daisy was born in Ke‘anae or Kula “in the Bible on Oct. 4, 1886.” in the planning and implementation of our very first reunion. Should Samuel Kalainaina and Malaka Kaliwai Paakahili, Edwin Thomas and Her family later moved to Kïhei where my Grandfather was born in you need more information on accommodations, please call Aunty Emalia Honuiwa, William Keliiwaanui and Kailikakio, Mahoe 1901. Please contact Primrose (Laanui) Judge via email Barbara. Kaohimaunu and Kaumekekoi Kanekoa. My great grandparents are [email protected] or (703) 256-5341. I’m looking for relatives of Lily Kaeha Mahoe Kaohimaunu and Young Leong Ah Puck, and Emily Susan Kepano (Hana, Maui) or Susan Kukona a’ala who married Waialae/Mokulehua — The descendants of George Waialae Sr. and K. Thomas, Charles K. Thomas and Nancy Ana Kalainaina. My grand- Frederick Christian Wittrock in Hana, Maui. Susan Kepano was born Julia Mokulehua will be planning an ‘ohana reunion scheduled for Sat, parents are Rachel K. Ah Puck and Charles P. Thomas. Information can circa 1841 in Hana, Maui and died 1933 in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Please July 16, 2005, at Nänäkuli Beach Park. Because our tütü cowboy and be sent to Yoko Lindsey at P.O. Box 463 Kamuela, Hawai‘i 96743, or email to [email protected] or call (320) 253-3618. tütü lady were originally from Miloli‘i and Honaunau, South Kona, and email me at [email protected]. I received their homestead land in Nänäkuli in the late 1920s, we would

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Call: 808-5543087 if you 3-3100 Ku¯hio¯ Hwy., Ste. C4 Gorgeous clear ocean, Mauna Kea Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. are interested. I Li¯hu‘e, HI 96766-1153 views. Call O‘ahu 808-352-2828. Phone: 808.241.3390 Fax: 808.241.3508 Burial Notice Maui CAZ from page 10 140 Ho‘ohana St., Ste. 206 sentiments of love and longing. Set to music by Robert, who performs the Kahului, HI 96732 vocals and piano, “‘Ilolialoha” is poignant to say the least, and could eas- Phone: 808.243.5219 ily be a contender for music awards next year. Fax: 808.243.5016 PUBLIC NOTICE Enhanced with vocal back-up by Robert’s Hälau Nä Kamalei and guest instrumentalists Jeff “Chips” Au Hoy, Glen Smith, Ken Makuakäne and All persons having information Washington, D.C. Sean Thibadeaux, The Caz presents “Some Call It Aloha … Don’t Tell,” concerning unmarked burials on a 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste.200 with what de Mello describes as “relaxed confidence that comes from roughly 23-acre property (TMK: 3- experience.” Washington, D.C. 20036 7-3-2:09) in Kalaoa 2nd Ahupua‘a, With three dozen recordings to date and at least two dozen Nä Hökü Phone: 202.721.1388 North Kona District, Island of Hanohano Awards under their belts, the well-seasoned Cazimeros contin- Fax: 202.466.7797 Hawai‘i are hereby requested to ue to lead the way for high-quality recordings of contemporary Hawaiian contact Dr. Bob Rechtman, music. For online information on Caz recordings, visit www.mountainap- Rechtman Consulting, LLC (808) plecompany.com. I OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 966-7636, HC1 Box 4149, Kea‘au, HI 96749, and/or Mr. Kana‘i Clyde W. 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APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2005

Applications for the 2005-2006 school year are being accepted for Kamehameha preschools. Kamehameha offers programs for three-year-olds at selected sites, and programs for four-year-olds in all areas. Children born in 2001 and 2002 may apply.

O‘AHU Honolulu (Hawai‘i Kai to Pearl City) . . .3 & 4-year-olds Ko‘olaupoko (Waima-nalo to Kailua) . . . .3 & 4-year-olds Ko‘olauloa (Kaa-ne‘ohe to Waimea Bay) . .3 & 4-year-olds Waialua (Waimea Bay to Ka‘ena Pt., Mililani & Wahiawa-) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Wai‘anae Coast (Waipahu to Ma-kaha) . .3 & 4-year-olds

HAWAI‘I Ha-ma-kua (Honoka‘a to Pa‘auilo) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds East Hawai‘i (all of East Hawai‘i) . . . . .3 & 4-year-olds West Hawai‘i (Kohala/Waimea to Ho-naunau) . . . .3 & 4-year-olds

MAUI Central Maui (all Maui except for Ha-na) . . .4-year-olds Pauku-kalo (Pauku-kalo residents) . . . . .3 & 4-year-olds Ha-na (Ke‘anae to Kahikinui) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds

KAUA‘I ...... 3 & 4-year-olds

MOLOKA‘I ...... 4-year-olds

For applications call 842-8800 on O‘ahu or 1-800-842-IMUA x8800 from the neighbor islands. For preschool information call 842-8887 on O‘ahu or 1-800-842-IMUA x8887 from the neighbor islands. Financial Aid is available. Kamehameha is a non-denominational Protestant Christian school.

KS’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.