Vol. 20, No.09

Ka Wai Ola o OHA – The Living Water of OHA Kepakemapa (September) 2003

Forum airs recognition views Recognition bill update aving passed with amendments out of the HU.S. Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee on June 27, the Native Hawaiian Recognition Act of 2003—also known as S.344, or the “Akaka- Stevens Bill” — is now eligible for consideration by the full Senate. However, since an anonymous hold was placed on the measure by an unnamed Republican senator, the bill did not move forward prior to the August congressional recess. Hawai‘i’s congressional dele- gation has promised to push for passage of the bill when the Senate resumes work this month, but with federal budget delibera- tions and other top priorities increasingly filling up the legislative calendar, scheduling the measure for a full debate may become more difficult. Photos: Sterling Kini WongKini Sterling Photos: To help with the effort, OHA’s trustees have planned a trip to Washington this month to once again lobby for the recognition Act. Observers agree that the support of the Bush administra- tion—which has yet to weigh in OHA Trustee Boyd Mossman listens to with a clear position on recogni- “Far from assisting UH Associate Professor Jon Osorio speak tion — is key to bill’s chances of during the televised forum. passage. Speaking in Honolulu our lähui, our nation, recently, Rep. Ed Case said that in securing a legiti- “if the president supports federal “In the next two to recognition or is neutral to mate government, the four years, we will see federal recognition, (passage of the bill) will occur, and it will Akaka bill ... does either the birth of a occur probably this year.” not address the most On July 23, Sen. Daniel Akaka, nation or the burial of a along with fellow Hawai‘i con- meaningful foundations people. This really is the gressional delegates, met with of the sovereignty Justice Department officials Hawaiians’ last stand.” to clarify any concerns the movement.” department may have with — Boyd Mossman the recognition legislation. — Jon Osorio Supporters of the measure have recently expressed concern at signs that Justice might possibly By Derek Ferrar serious discussion on different sides of The 90-minute forum, which was oppose the bill as a form the issue. filmed in front of an audience of about of unconstitutional racial lthough opposing viewpoints “The most positive thing about this 200 at the East-West Center’s Jefferson preference. were aired at the recent OHA- discussion was that it shows that OHA Hall on Aug. 7, was broadcast live on “The meeting was useful and Asponsored television discus- is willing to put both sides on a public both KFVE television and KINE radio effective,” Akaka said. “We sion forum on the pros and cons of fed- forum and get thoughtful comments and then rebroadcast on KFVE several helped the department to eral recognition legislation for Native based on historical commitment to this days later. Both stations generously better understand the history Hawaiians, forum participants were whole issue,” said forum participant donated the air time for the program. of Hawai‘i and the importance generally in agreement that the event Pökä Laenui, an attorney and longtime of this legislation to all people provided an important opportunity for advocate of Hawaiian independence. See FORUM on page 5 of Hawai‘i.”

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L K K A EO AIÄULU

KA LEO KAIÄULU LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Conklin wrong Resents ‘exclusion’ that of the less than half-blood Board of Trustees Hawaiians. In other words, he is How can anyone but Hawaiians My Portuguese ancestors were promoting discrimination and sides understand the pain and the rage of citizens of the old Hawaiian sover- with the haole congressmen who Haunani Apoliona learning how, through deception eignty. OHA and the activists want created the Hawaiian Homes Act. Chairperson, Trustee, At-large and collusion, their sovereign a new Hawaiian sovereignty with no That law was put in place to dis- nation was overthrown by the pure Portuguese. How come? criminate using blood quantum as Tel: 808.594.1886 Fax: 808.594.1875 United States — and, adding insult Portuguese citizens of the an issue for one reason only, and Email: [email protected] to injury, read an article written by Kingdom didn’t cause the revolu- that was to further split the Ken Conklin, a right wing malihini tion, bring the disease or suppress Hawaiian nation, pitting one seg- Donald B. Cataluna (Advertiser, Aug. 10)? Native Hawaiians. Rather, they ment of the Hawaiian community Vice Chair, Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Frightened that the native people merely came to Hawai‘i at the invi- against the other. of the world are now exposing tation of Hawaiian ali‘i, and were Delegate to the U.S. Congress Tel: 808.594.1881 the egregious injustices perpetrated asked to blend in, work hard and Prince Kühiö opposed this decision, Fax: 808.594.0211 Email: [email protected] against them under the facade of help Hawai‘i grow. We kept our but to no avail. A few years earlier, “liberty and justice for all,” Conklin end of the bargain. these were some of the same con- Rowena Akana brazenly suggests we should now What about you, OHA? Help gressmen who voted for annexation Trustee, At-large live with “Aloha for ALL.” everyone in Hawai‘i who needs in complicity with the stealing of In fact, “Aloha for ALL” was the it... all of the Chinese, English, the Hawaiian nation and 1.8 million Tel: 808.594.1860 result of a Hawaiian attitude of Germans, Japanese, Norwegians, acres of crown lands. Fax: 808.594.0209 Email: [email protected] openness and cordiality toward oth- Samoans, Scotch, Spanish and This act has done more harm than ers and a sense of who we are that other descendants whom Hawaiians good, and only causes more dissen- Dante Keala Carpenter gave birth to the phenomenon that invited, and all of the persons who sion within the ranks of Hawaiians Trustee, O‘ahu radiated throughout the world and would now be citizens by birth had — and I do mean all Hawaiians. To drew millions to these shores. there been no revolution. discriminate within is shameful! Tel: 808.594.1854 Fax: 808.594.0210 So now comes Conklin spewing We could care less about what Email: [email protected] his Rodney King rhetoric and ask- blood flows through our veins, but Paul D. Lemke ing, now that we have stolen every- it seems to matter too much to you. Kapa‘a Linda K. Dela Cruz thing, can’t we all just get along? Please stop using public funds to Trustee, Hawai‘i Conklin needs to understand that seek our exclusion. Greed doesn’t there will never be a rebirth of justify discrimination! Tel: 808.594.1855 OHA reserves the right to edit all Fax: 808.594.1883 “Aloha for ALL” in these islands Email: [email protected] until the illegal overthrow of the Paul de Silva letters for length, defamatory and Hawaiian nation is mediated and the Hilo libelous material, and other objec- Colette Y. P. Machado differences between Hawaians and tionable content, and reserves the Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i the U.S. are reconciled. We all grew right to print. All letters must be Blood quantum typed, signed and not exceed 200 up proudly reciting the pledge Tel: 808.594.1837 words. Letters cannot be published of allegiance which ended with In response to a letter written Fax: 808.594.0212 unless they are signed and include Email: [email protected] “liberty and justice for all.” From by Emmett Lee Loy (“Blood a telephone contact for verifica- a Hawaiian perspective, it is a Quantum,” April KWO), Lee Loy is tion. Send letters to Ka Wai Ola o Boyd P. Mossman hollow pledge! right that “Hawaiians were left land OHA, 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. Trustee, Maui Rod Ferreira destitute,” but he goes on to make a 500, Honolulu, HI 96813, or email [email protected]. Tel: 808.594.1858 Waimea distinction between half-bloods to Fax: 808.594.1864 Email: [email protected] Oz Stender Trustee, At-large

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02 September FEDERAL RECOGNITION FORUM COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

What do you think about Federal Recognition?

Kalei Kahä‘ulelio, Käne‘ohe “I think there should be more information put out there in the community, not just for Native Hawaiians but for everyone who lives in Hawai‘i. Because no matter what ethnicity you are, no matter where you come from, you will be impacted by federal recognition for Native Hawaiians, if you live here in Hawai‘i.”

‘Ofa Wolfgramm, Kapälama “I’m wary of what they’ve done to the Native American tribes because I don’t want to be put on a reservation. I don’t want to have all the gambling — and I know right now it says that that is not what it is supposed to do, but I don’t even want that as an option. I don’t want all the Hawaiians pushed on a homestead, pushed in a corner and pushed on one island and everything else given to the United States.”

Charlie Ogata, Käne‘ohe “Am I as a non-Hawaiian going to be a secondary citizen of these islands? I was born and raised in Hawai‘i. I don’t know any other country. How is that going to affect somebody like me?”

Todd Apo, Honolulu “I think the federal recognition bill will have a gigantic impact on Hawaiian youth. People my age and older are sort of watching the process go through. I think the younger generations are the ones that are really going to see what gets implemented and be benefited by what happens out of this bill.”

Zelei M. Abordo, Honolulu “They are recognizing us and everything that they did was illegal from the beginning. Everything is illegal and ? they’re going to do it anyway, and they want our opinion? Keep your recognition — I know I am Hawaiian.”

Lehua Kadooka, Honolulu “I am in favor of federal recognition because despite our very tormented past and all the colonized situations that have happened, I am for the American system, I am proud to be a part of it as a Hawaiian, as an American, and I hope that being federally recognized will provide more opportunities for our people.”

What the monarchy, Hawaiians Hawai‘i, but America wanted Send us your thoughts on the and non-Hawaiians, want is to right control of all our resources. the wrongs done which are still Ask yourself: How can you go being perpetuated by those more against what the queen and our Akaka-Stevens Bill and concerned about keeping the status ancestors stood for and call yourself quo, stolen goods/lands, etc. It is a an American? For 110 years now, reversal of “racial prejudice,” America bombed our lands, raped Federal Recognition implemented into so-called laws by our resources, suppressed and those exploiting our culture and brainwashed our people, and now o you have thoughts or feelings you’d like to express lands for greed and self-interest. they are trying to clear their crimes regarding the Hawaiian recognition bill currently before Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians with the Akaka Bill. DCongress? Ka Wai Ola o OHA regularly features this spe- need only be aware and become a The Akaka Bill promises to take cial forum devoted to community discussion on federal recogni- part of the solution and healing away our sovereign right for which tion legislation, also known as the “Akaka-Stevens Bill.” So process of reconciliation. Strong, our ancestors fought to preserve. whether you’re for or against the bill, please write in and share loving ties to these islands and Today, most Kanaka Maoli think your reasons why. the kuleana we have as Native they are American through the Please indicate that your submission is for the Ka Wai Ola Hawaiians and good people allow brainwash of America’s educational Federal Recognition Forum and email to [email protected], fax to us all to continue in our wise ances- system, having our children at five 808.594.1865, or mail to Ka Wai Ola Recognition Forum, 711 tors’ footsteps. What’s good for years old to say the pledge of alle- Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. Hawaiians will be good for all who giance to the United States of deem higher values to come togeth- America. America does not teach us er in collaboration for justice! how intelligent our ali‘i were as they preserved our sovereign right Anakura Melemai under international law. Occupied nation result of being traumatically Kea‘au America teaches us how good “uprooted.” Only then can one rec- George Washington was while hid- There was/is an occupation of our ognize the brutal unfairness and ing the fact he had slaves in the Kingdom of Hawai‘i — no ifs, ands need to make history pono. Wake up call White House. America is doing the or buts. Whether we are locals, We’re continuing where history same with the Akaka Bill by telling Hawaiian or non-Hawaiian, our left off — our Hawaiian govern- Now is the time for all Kanaka us how good this bill is, knowing kuleana (responsibility) is to ment’s existence never stopped; Maoli to learn and educate our peo- damn well they are screwing our maopopo (understand) the torments recognition is merely a natural step, ple in the word “reinstate.” Our children yet unborn. and struggles, an already estab- regardless whether the thieves, Queen Lili‘uokalani stated real lished, independent Hawaiian occupants, play ignorant, blind, clear in her protest letter to America Walton Enos nation, our people, suffered as a deaf and dumb. to reinstate the Kingdom of Wai‘anae

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Kamehameha Schools suits reinforce urgency of federal recognition and need for Hawaiian unity, governance By Clyde Nämu‘o Hawaiians, rights that are based on rights history and intent, writer Ken tion of our future as a people. The descent from the original inhabi- Conklin, a vocal opponent of clock is ticking on our need to he recent lawsuits filed against tants of these islands, as well as a Hawaiian assets and programs, come together and form a Hawaiian Kamehameha Schools’ Hawaiian- well-established history of interna- recently charged in a newspaper governing entity that can speak for Tpreference admission policy tionally recognized sovereign opinion piece that passage of a fed- us all in these crucial matters. illustrate all too clearly that the nationhood prior to the U.S.-backed eral-recognition bill for Hawaiians While federal recognition legisla- educational and other benefits overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. would lead to “apartheid.” tion and Hawaiian self-governance provided to Hawaiians by pri- And, too, the principal players One can only wonder where such cannot by themselves put an end to vate ali‘i land trusts are as behind the suits are famil- legal champions of “equal protec- the legal threats, they are likely to vulnerable to “race-based” iar: One of the attorneys in tion” and “racial equality” were carry substantial weight in any final legal attacks as the public the suit against Kamehameha when Hawaiians were dying to near decision by the courts. trusts administered by OHA is Hawai‘i island lawyer extinction from foreign epidemics, OHA’s trustees, administration and the Department of John Goemans, who also when family lands were being and resources are fully engaged on Hawaiian Home Lands. participated in the Rice v. stripped away under alien and often both these fronts, but it will take the True, the attacks are based Cayetano lawsuit that incomprehensible ownership laws, kökua of all Hawaiians to prevail. It on different legal provisions: Nämu‘o resulted in the U.S. when the sovereign kingdom was cannot be stressed strongly enough While the Arakaki suit Supreme Court’s invalida- forcibly overthrown, or when that all of us need to get involved in against OHA and DHHL claim that tion of OHA’s former Hawaiians- Hawaiian children were being beat- any we can. We cannot afford to those agencies, which function as only election policy. Goemans actu- en for the transgression of speaking wait, or others will decide our government entities, are in viola- ally had the gall to liken their native tongue at school. future for us. tion of equal-rights provisions in Kamehameha Schools’ trustees to If there is any “benefit” to the Please join OHA for our family the U.S. Constitution, the suits the notorious civil-rights foe suits against Kamehameha Schools, day of fun and education at against Kamehameha rely on feder- “Governor George Wallace of it is that they prove beyond any Kapi‘olani Park on Sunday, Sept. 7. al laws prohibiting racial discrimi- Alabama … standing in the school- doubt that we Hawaiians are truly It is time to come together to act. nation in private schools and other house door to prevent the admission in this together, and we must find a institutions. But the intent behind of qualified children simply common ground on which to stand both actions is similar: To erase as because they have the wrong skin and fight these threats. We have “race-based discrimination” the color and bloodline.” reached a critical time in our strug- Clyde Nämu‘o is administrator of the special indigenous rights of Native Echoing this upending of civil- gle for justice and the determina- Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

FORUM from page 1 tice and current OHA board attor- Osorio, on the other hand, ney Robert Klein; and University stated his opposition to the federal- of Hawai‘i at Mänoa Center for recognition legislation, saying he Hawaiian Studies professor Jon believes it is a last-minute effort Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio. The to preserve the “status quo” in event’s moderators were OHA response to the strength and diversity Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o and of the Hawaiian sovereignty move- Ku‘umeaaloha Gomes, director of ment. “Far from assisting our lähui, the Kua‘ana services program for our nation, in securing a legitimate Native Hawaiian students at UH. government,” he said, “the Akaka In alignment with the OHA Board bill ... does not address the most of Trustees’ unanimous support of meaningful foundations of the sov- the “Akaka-Stevens” federal-recog- ereignty movement; (it) will place nition bill currently before the U.S. limits on the nature and scope of Senate, Mossman and Klein advo- Hawaiian self-governance; (and) “If you have your own cated the bill as an indispensable it’s not needed to protect current “We can go with the government with a rela- and “practical” component of a Native Hawaiian resources from Akaka bill if, at the same legal strategy to defend against court challenges.” time, we also have the tionship on a political court cases that seek to abolish Meanwhile, Laenui said that fed- basis with the United government programs benefiting eral recognition could be helpful to right to choose to move States, you’re not going to Hawaiians as being unconstitution- protect benefits in the short run, as along in a parallel track ally based on racial preference. long as it allowed the option for for our independence.” be in court trying to pre- Without the passage of such a mea- Hawaiians to pursue eventual inde- serve what you have; sure, coupled with the establish- pendence. “The Akaka bill does — Pökä Laenui ment of a Native Hawaiian govern- have benefits,” he said, “... but it you’re going to be able to ing entity, they said, the U.S. also has the negative side: We’re all move forward.” Supreme Court would likely strike afraid ... that it’s going to get twist- down Hawaiian entitlements based ed into the theft of our independent attack the people who are speaking — Robert Klein on the precedent of the Rice deci- nation. So the question is: ... do we one way or another, they’re all sion which invalidated OHA’s for- have to take the negative along with patriots up here.” mer Hawaiians-only voting policy. the positive? I say no; we can go Reflecting on the event afterward, The forum was intended as an in- “I expect that in the next two to with the Akaka bill — if, at the Osorio said that the forum brought depth kükäkükä (discussion), with four years, we will see either birth same time, we also have the right to home for him the importance of participants making opening and of a nation or the burial of a peo- choose to move along in a parallel “engaging in many more discus- closing statements, and responding ple,” Mossman said. “This really is track for our independence.” sions with Hawaiians who haven’t to questions posed by a pair of mod- the Hawaiians’ last stand.” The forum’s most electric historically been part of the sover- erators as well as each other. In “If you have your own govern- moment came during the closing eignty movement, and who have addition, participants answered sev- ment with a relationship on a polit- statements, when Osorio, respond- often been suspicious of Hawaiians eral videotaped questions from ical basis with the United States,” ing to shouted protests from some who have. ... community members “in the street.” Klein added, “you’re not going to audience members — including “If we are going to achieve true Besides Laenui, the forum’s par- be in court trying to preserve what cries of “traitor!” directed toward self-determination, it’s going to ticipants included OHA trustee and you have; you’re going to be able to the supporters of the Akaka-Stevens have to be a dialogue that involves former state judge Boyd Mossman; move forward with your own deci- bill — pointedly declared: “There all of us.” former Hawai‘i Supreme Court jus- sion-making capacity.” are no traitors on this stage ... don’t

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P ‘ Ä OIHANA

PÄ‘OIHANA BUSINESS IN HAWAI‘I

Administration for Native Americans commissioner affirms partnership with OHA’s revolving loan fund

By Sterling Kini Wong of approximately $21 million, which In addition, NHRLF Loan Officer includes matching funds from OHA. Dean Oshiro pointed out that the n response to community The NHRLF provides entrepre- program’s low loan volume is concerns raised by recent neurial training, assistance and partially due to restrictions that Imedia reports, Administration lending to Native Hawaiian-owned place a $75,000 ceiling on loans, for Native Americans (ANA) businesses that have failed to coupled with ANA’s expectation Commissioner Quanah Stamps acquire loans from at least two lend- that the fund lend out a total of $2 emphasized during a late-August ing sources. The purpose of the million a year. “It takes 27 loans at visit to Honolulu that the partner- program is to expand business $75,000 each to lend out to $2 ship between the ANA and OHA’s ownership and employment oppor- million,” Oshiro said. ANA has Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan tunities for Native Hawaiians. In the denied OHA’s request to increase Fund (NHRLF) remains intact, and last 15 years, the fund has disbursed loan amounts to $250,000. that the partnership’s intent of 357 loans totaling 15.7 million Two years ago, Hauani‘o said, Native Hawaiian entrepreneurial dollars, while writing off 63 as program officials realized that loans development has not changed. uncollectable. alone could not create sustainable Contrary to local news reports, The program received approval business and decided to expand its the ANA never considered asking from an independent evaluation services to include education and for the return of grant monies allo- completed for OHA in July. SMS, a training for entrepreneurs. In fiscal cated to NHRLF, Stamps said fol- Honolulu-based consulting firm, year 2002, NHRLF spent $175,000 lowing a meeting with several OHA recommended that OHA continue on training and technical assistance, trustees and NHRLF staff on Aug. 25. to support the program because it more than triple the amount spent Loan-fund administrators pointed meets OHA’s goals. “[NHRLF] NHRLF’s 2003 Small Business of the Year in fiscal year 2001. Award winner Kawehi Inaba, owner out that the NHRLF was not cut has supported Native Hawaiians of Mokulele Flight Service in Kona is In its 15-year history, the NHRLF off from the $1 million in annual throughout the state in their presented a plaque from OHA has provided business training to federal funding it had previously attempts to improve their economic Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o (top more than 4,000 beneficiaries while received from the ANA, as had been well-being,” SMS said in its evalua- photo). Below, the NHRLF staff. creating 1,000 jobs. The program reported. Rather, when the previous tion. “It has provided economic now requires all applicants to ANA grant expired at the end of education to a large number of par- programs such as NHRLF are high- prepare a detailed business plan in Septmber 2002, OHA chose not to ticipants, and it has helped to create risk in nature and will tend to have order to be funded and recommends reapply for the grant. “As a result jobs at a reasonable cost.” SMS also high delinquency rates, “thus our that they complete an entrepreneur- of the amount of funds currently recognized that the NHRLF board delinquency rate should not be com- ship class. Oshiro said that training available for loans, NHRLF decided and staff have worked to improve pared to other financial institu- and technical assistance allows begin- not to request additional capital the program, which had been tions.” In the past, the program ning entrepreneurs to see if it is from ANA,” a statement released by criticized for having lax manage- disbursed loans more liberally, but feasible for them to start a business.” the fund said. ment, high default rates and low as a result delinquency rates were A lot of people decide that they’re Since the programs’ inception in loan volume. high. To help lower these rates, the not ready for the loan, Oshiro said. 1988, NHRLF has received $12.9 Responding to such concerns, board, which approves the loans, “We’re not in this business to put million from ANA. The fund NHRLF Loan Officer Dana began scrutinizing applications more people who are not ready to receive currently has a total capital balance Hauani‘o said that last-resort loan cautiously. loans into debt.”

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04 September

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East Maui kalo farmers challenge state land board decision granting long term lease to A&B By Sterling Kini Wong of Water Resource Management (CWRM) establishes its Interim eatrice Kekahuna, 71, said Instream Flow Standard. that during her father’s time, As a result of the Native Hawaiian Bthe streams in Honopou Legal Corporation’s petitioning on on Maui’s east coast once carried behalf of the interveners, CRWM in enough water to support all 25 of May 2002 contracted the United her father’s lo‘i. States Geological Survey to conduct But in the 1970s, she said, the a survey to amend the instream flow amount of water being diverted standards of the East Maui streams. to sugar cane fields increased, Steve Gingerich, USGS research hydrologist, said that study is in its leaving East Maui kalo farmers with Sodetani Naomi Photos: virtually nothing. beginning phases and will not be Kekahuna opened two lo‘i in the completed until April 2005. He 1980s, but so little water reached said one impact they have already her lo‘i that the kalo corms spoiled. noticed is that the diversion of water She finally gave up. “I didn’t want has created a barrier for the upstream to do it anymore,” she said. “All that migration of native fish, hindering hard work going down the drain, all A youth worker tends a lo‘i run by the community-based economic development their ability to repopulate streams. the wasted kalo, for nothing.” group Nä Moku Aupuni O Ko‘olau,which is appealing the state land board's deci- Deputy Attorney General Linda sion on the East Maui water lease. Chow said that any lease that is awarded subsequent to a public auc- of water per day, about the same 2002 contested case hearings. tion will be subject to the amount of amount consumed by all of O‘ahu’s Oral hearings will be held Sept. water CWRM determines after its residents in a day, to irrigate sugar 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Honolulu before consideration of the USGS study. cane fields in central Maui. Judge Eden Elizabeth Hifo. Chow said the BLNR has no Ed Wendt, president of the The intervenors are challenging intent to abridge the rights of Native Ke‘anae community group Nä the BLNR’s decision to consider Hawaiians. Chow also said that the Moku Aupuni o Ko‘olau Hui (Nä A&B’s May 14, 2001, application BLNR is following proper proce- Moku) and a Wailuanui resident, for a 30-year lease to replace its dure in considering A&B’s applica- Farmers Elizabeth Lapenia, Marjorie Wallett and Beatrice Kekahuna are said this is the worst he’s ever seen year-to-year revocable permit to tion: “A&B’s application did not fighting for water essential to cultivating the streams in East Maui. divert water from East Maui streams. circumvent public process, instead kalo crops on their kuleana land. Wendt said that the mass water They claim that the BLNR order it served as a catalyst to get the diversion, which is the single paved the way for the BLNR to process rolling. A&B is going to The issue of water diversion in largest diversion in the state, is consider A&B’s lease without come in as any other bidder would.” East Maui began with the construc- adversely affecting farmers’ ability providing required public notice, Wendt explained that a 30-year tion of an irrigation ditch system in to grow kalo for subsistence and while failing to consider the envi- lease is problematic because it 1876 that was designed to divert commercial gain. ronmental impact of the diversion leaves nothing left for future gener- water from 40 streams in East Maui. On May 5, Kekahuna, Marjorie of water and without providing con- ations of East Maui. Today, that irrigation ditch is capa- Wallett and Elizabeth Lapenia, stitutional protection to traditional “With all this talk of nationhood, ble of diverting 445 million gallons along with Nä Moku and Maui and customary Native Hawaiian rights. what is a nation without its resources? ” of water per day from 110 streams. Tomorrow, filed an agency appeal According to the BLNR order, Wendt said. “The problem with this “Big Five” conglomerate Alexander of the Jan. 24 Board of Land and traditional and customary Native lease is that Hawaiians have to wait & Baldwin and its subsidiary, the Natural Resources order, in which Hawaiian rights and the effect 30 years before we talk about water East Maui Irrigation Company the board adopted the contested that water diversion has on the in East Maui.” (EMI), use the ditch to deliver court hearing officers’ findings environment will be taken into approximately 160 million gallons and conclusions in the Oct. 21, consideration when the Commission Getting back to surfing’s cultural roots By Derek Ferrar explains. “It’s about developing a sense of appre- ciation for how much went into it, from cutting urfing enthusiasts will be able to take a and moving the tree to shaping these huge, heavy journey back into the sport’s cultural past boards by hand, and the sheer strength it took to Sthis fall with the inauguration of the surf them. It required the effort of the entire Hawaiian Longboard Federation’s Old Hawai‘i community.” Wooden Surfboard Series, intended to highlight Depending on style, the boards, made from the use of solid wood boards shaped in tradition- such native woods as wiliwili and kamani, can al Hawaiian styles. measure 12 feet or longer and weigh as much as “With modern surfing becoming so competi- 150 pounds. Since the boards lack the modern- tive and commercialized, we wanted to get back day fins added for steering, riders must maneuver to what surfing is really about culturally,” says them using the traditional technique of dragging HLF director Diane Johnson. “Our whole idea is a foot in the water. Riding them is “like stepping to do something fun that also offers an opportu- back in time,” says Pöhaku, who admits he has nity to teach about the cultural aspects of surfing, had a hard time getting the hang of the ancient and to teach it in the way the Hawaiians would style. “It’s not as easy as people think; you really — by doing it.” have to put your body into it.” Event participants will surf on boards shaped The first traditional-board event will take place in several traditional styles by renowned water- on Oct. 18 and 19 at Queen’s break in Waikïkï. man and UH Hawaiian studies instructor Tom Subsequent events are scheduled for Launiupoko “Pöhaku” Stone. In addition, a documentary film Beach in Lahaina on Nov. 8 & 9 and Keauhou is being made about the project. “It’s been a Bay, Kona, on February 7 and 8. The HLF is still Tom “Pöhaku” Stone shapes a wiliwili log by hand into a traditional Hawaiian longboard. Photo courtesy of Hawaiian dream of mine to help people look at surfing seeking funding for the traditional board project. Longboard Federation. from a truly native perspective,” Pöhaku For information, call 263-2444.

06 September

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Mäkua fire set by Army sparks community reaction

By Sterling Kini Wong predators being chased into the valley by the fire and encroaching on the native species’ already n July 22, the U.S. Army shrinking habitat. lost control of a “prescribed William Aila, of Hui Mälama o Oburn” in Mäkua Valley, Mäkua, said the Army has failed in causing a fire that left more than its capacity as stewards of the land. half the valley charred, burned He said the last three “controlled numerous endangered species and fires” conducted by the Army in added fuel to the resolve of many Mäkua failed because two burned community members who believe out of control and one only burned that the Army should cease its mili- 60 out of a planned 600 acres. tary operations and leave the valley. Aila also mentioned that a year “We feel like we’ve been had,” ago the military found an endan- former OHA Trustee Frenchy DeSoto gered species in Mäkua that they Photo:Leandra WaiPhoto:Leandra said at a community briefing on did not know existed in the valley. Aug. 3, as smoke from a residual He questioned how many endan- fire billowed from a ridge in the gered species the military was not valley. “The truth is they couldn’t cognizant of burned in the fire. contain [the burn]. It is virtually “How can you say without a shad- ow of a doubt that you surveyed impossible at this point to trust the Flames and smoke billow from the fire that scorched a large portion of Mäkua military. I say that with regret. Valley after a “prescribed burn” initiated by the Army went out of control. every nook and cranny and there Enough is enough.” were no snails, or no ‘elepaio or The disastrous fire represents settlement agreement with the com- Critical Habitat on adjoining state other endangered species impacted another conflict in the 60-year munity group Mälama Mäkua. He land. The Army contends that the by this fire?” Aila said. struggle between community mem- said the purpose of the burn was to fire did not affect any individual Eric Brundage, vice president of bers and the military that began dur- increase community access to ‘elepaio, tree snails (both are Donaldson Enterprises, which is the ing World War II when the military cultural sites and to identify unex- endangered) or pueo (federally bomb disposal company responsible evicted Mäkua residents and reneged ploded ordinance for removal. listed as a species of concern). for the clean-up of Mäkua, said on its promise to return the land The burn was meant to clear 800- According to Laurie Lucking, that there are alternatives to burning within six months of the end 900 acres of dry guinea grass Army cultural resource manager, as a way to remove vegetation to of the war. within the fire break road. But three the burn had little impact on identify ordinance, but they are The military halted its live-fire hours after the burn was ignited, the previously surveyed archaeological “more expensive, more time con- training for three years beginning in winds suddenly increased and sites due to the military’s proactive suming and in some cases more September 1998 as the result of changed direction, and the fire measures of regulating grass height hazardous to those people locating a lawsuit filed by community jumped the fire-break road, crossed around those sites. She said three the ordinance.” members, but renewed training in over Farrington Highway, climbed previously unrecorded sites were Aila said the military is unable to October 2001 to meet military the northern mountain ridge and discovered as a result of the burn. be good stewards of the land readiness requirements and to seared 2,100 acres before being However, many of the more than because they don’t understand the prepare soldiers for deployment contained on the afternoon of July 24. 100 community members at the Hawaiian culture. He said that the in Afghanistan. 71 endangered plants, which briefing opposed the practice of military doesn’t understand that Col. David Anderson, commander include individuals of akoko, nehe conducting burns and voiced when they burn something, they of the U.S. Garrison Hawai‘i, said and kulu‘i, were burned in the their concerns. burn mana, “that is culture.” that the burn was conducted by the blaze, as well as approximately 150 Issues were raised such as inhal- “We are the true stewards of the Army as a “good faith effort” to acres of O‘ahu ‘Elepaio Critical ing toxins released from ordinance land,” Aila said. “It is our kuleana, comply with its October 2001 Habitat and six acres of O‘ahu Plant set off by the fire and alien and no one else’s.”

OHA board approves $500,000 to fund cultural programs at Waimea Valley By Derek Ferrar cultural sites were often the first to be neglected.” “We really see the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as being a partner in the future of the valley, par- t its meeting held on the BYU-Hawai‘i ticularly where cultural resources and interpreta- campus Aug. 14, OHA’s Board of tion are involved,” said Diana King, Audubon’s ATrustees approved a two-year grant total- project director for the Waimea center. “We’re ing $500,000 to the new, nonprofit management thrilled that OHA has come forward to take such of Waimea Valley park for cultural-assessment a bold leadership position at this early date.” and education programs at the valley. The For the moment, Audubon’s management lease National Audubon Society, which was awarded a remains on a month-to-month basis pending the 30-year city contract in June to manage the park outcome of an ongoing court case over the city’s as a center for hands-on ecological, cultural and $5.1 million condemnation of the valley, which educational experience, will use the funds to sur- Audubon officials say has been prolonged by vey the valley’s cultural history and archaeologi- conflicting land claims and values. King said, cal remains, to establish a “cultural learning OHA support will help the Audubon Society maintain however, that the society is confident there will institute” including classes, interpretive materials Waimea valley as a natural and “cultural learning institute.” be a positive resolution to the condemnation case. and hands-on archaeological projects for the pub- “Audubon is committed to doing everything we lic, and to conduct community events, such as a the Board is pleased to be able to assist Audubon can to ensure that Waimea remains in the public makahiki celebration. The OHA appropriation in its efforts to educate the public about the val- interest and domain for the long term,” she said. requires Audubon to match the second-year allot- ley’s sites,” said Trustee John Waihe‘e IV, a long- For information on Audubon’s Waimea ment of around $233,000. standing supporter of Audubon's stewardship of programs, call 638-9199. “Waimea is well known as one of the most Waimea. “In the past when corners were cut (by important Hawaiian cultural areas on O‘ahu, and the park’s previous commercial management), the

Kepakemapa 07

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NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

Community meetings lay foundation for nation-building s part of its “Ho‘oulu Lähui Downtown Rotary Aloha — To Raise a E Hula Mau Beloved Nation” campaign Hale o Nä Ali‘i A Harbottle Family Reunion launched in May, the Office of Hawai‘i Business Roundtable Hawaiian Affairs has been holding Hawai‘i Kai Neighborhood Board a series of häläwai, or community Hawai‘i State Society Lü‘au meetings, about the process of Hilo Community Meeting "Na Lei Makamae, The Hawaiian self-governance. Honolulu Community Meeting Treasured Lei" honors the Honolulu Hawaiian Civic Club making and giving of lei as an To date, OHA has conducted Imua Group essential part of Hawaiian commu- nearly 50 meetings regionally and Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club nity and family life. Its publication is nationally, targeting neighborhood Kapahulu-Diamond Head NB celebrated with book-signings and arts Kaua‘i Häläwai exhibits on Sept. 13 and 14 (see below). boards, Hawaiian civic clubs, com- munity gatherings and even family Ko‘olauloa Hawaiian Civic Club Komomua ‘Ohana reunions. The meetings have been Kona Community Meeting ter of interest, due Sept. 26. The held in a wide variety of venues, Kualoa-He‘eia Hawaiian Civic Club Lei book celebration both large and small, with the aim Läna‘i Pineapple Festival deadline for formal applications Liliha-Pu‘unui Neighborhood Board is Nov. 21. Awards will be of helping the Hawaiian community A special book launch is planned move forward with the urgent process Lujan ‘Ohana made in 2004. Maui Community Meeting for the long-awaited publication of For information on OHA grant of building a strong native nation. Mililani Mauka Neighborhood Board Nä Lei Makamae, The Treasured programs and guidelines, or to Volunteers and leaders from the Mililani-Wahiawä NB Lei, welcomed by a traveling two- Nänäikapono Hawaiian Civic Club obtain grant application packets, community are needed to host day arts festival displaying works Native Hawaiian Education Council please call: future häläwai or become meeting by 15 contemporary master artists. facilitators. For more information, Phoenix Häläwai OHA Grants Specialist Nancy Prince Kühiö Hawaiian Civic Club Ten years in the making, Nä Lei King at 594-1905. Neighbor islands, call 594-1759 on O‘ahu, or toll-free Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club Makamae (University of Hawai‘i call toll free (1-800): Hawai‘i, 974- from the mainland and neighbor Radio Talk Show KGU/KHNR Press) is co-authored by Waimea UH Business College 4000 ext. 41905; Maui, 984-2400, islands at 1-800-366-2758, or email master leimaker/ethnologist Marie Wahiawä Hawaiian Civic Club ext. 41905; Kaua‘i, 274-3141, ext. us at [email protected]. McDonald and Paul Weissich, Wai‘alae-Kähala NB 41905; Moloka‘i, Läna‘i, 468-4644, Wai‘anae Neighborhood Board director emeritus of the Honolulu Häläwai presented to date: ext. 41905. ‘Aha Hui Ka‘ahumanu Waialua Community Meeting Botanical Gardens. CBED Program Specialist Leona ‘Ewa Neighborhood Board Waikïkï Neighborhood Board McDonald, author of the book Ka Waimänalo Community Meeting Kalima at 594-1920. Neighbor islands, ‘Iolani Palace Community Meeting Lei, is widely credited with renew- California Häläwai Waimänalo Neighborhood Board call toll-free (1-800): Hawai‘i, 974- ing interest in and documenting the Colorado Häläwai Waipahu Neighborhood Board 4000, ext. 41920; Maui, 984-2400, World Indigenous Nations Higher cultural lore, history and techniques Community-Based Econ Dev. Council ext. 41920; Kaua‘i, 274-3141; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Education Consortium of traditional floral lei-making. Moloka‘i, Läna‘i, 468-4644, ext. 41920. A book signing by the authors on Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Moku‘ula restoration will open a month-long exhibit of Arakaki hearing sparks march photographs from the book. Kumu On Aug. 22, Maui Mayor Alan Hula Pua Pualani Kanahele, who Arakawa extended a $500,000 By Sterling Kini Wong composed poems gracing Nä Lei county grant to the Friends of Makamae, will be present and hula Moku‘ula, a nonprofit cultural n Monday Sept. 8, District Judge Susan Oki Mollway will hear kahiko will be performed by organization involved in a major pretrial motions in the Arakaki v. Lingle suit, which threatens to Hälau O Nä Maoli Pua. preservation effort and restoration Odissolve OHA and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as The artists will be on hand to dis- plan for the now-buried Moku‘ula being unconstitutionally “race-based.” cuss their work in kapa, nä hana lei royal complex. To express support for Hawaiian rights and trusts in the face of such legal (lei-making), nä hana hulu manu Today hidden beneath a county threats, a coalition of Hawaiian organizations has scheduled a Waikïkï (feather work), kälai lä‘au (wood- park and parking lot in Lahaina, march and rally for the day before the hearing. The march is scheduled to work), lei püpü (shell lei), ulana Moku‘ula was a major seat of begin Sun., Sept. 7, at 8:30 a.m. at Kaläkaua Ave. and Saratoga, ending at lauhala (lauhala plaiting), ka hana power under Maui‘s exalted Pi‘ilani Kapi‘olani Park to coincide with OHA’s “Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha no nä Keiki” ‘ie‘ie (‘ie‘ie weaving), drums, chiefly line and was for a time the family day. lua weapons, and ipu päwehe capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i Kumu Hula Victoria Holt-Takamine, president of the march’s primary (decorated gourds). under Kamehameha III. sponsor, the ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani Coalition, said it will be “a gathering to The arts celebration was coordinat- In 1993, archaeologists from the express our commitment to the protection of Hawaiian rights, the preserva- ed by the Keomailani Hanapï Bishop Museum excavated the site tion of the ali‘i trusts, and of all of the services, agencies and programs that Foundation Hawaiian arts advocacy and established that the area served contribute to the well-being of Native Hawaiians.” She said the march kicks nonprofit organization. Funding was as a residence and sacred sanctuary off a wide range of activities slated to continue around ongoing cases to be provided by the foundation, Friends for high-ranking ali‘i from the 14th heard in federal court on issues of significant impact to the Hawaiian of Honolulu Botanical Garden and to 19th centuries, making Moku‘ula community, including the Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy. private donors. one of Hawai‘i’s most important At the hearing the next day, Mollway will hear separate pretrial motions On July 14, 12-3 p.m., the artists archeological sites. Among the from OHA and the State Council for Hawaiian Homesteaders Association and their artwork will relocate to ali‘i historically connected to this (SCHHA) that ask the judge to dismiss outright or partially rule on the Native Books Nä Mea Hawai‘i at site are Kamehameha I’s wife Arakaki suit. OHA’s motion asks the court for partial summary judgment, Ward Warehouse, where another Keöpüolani, their son Kauikeaouli asserting that Congress and the state continuously recognize the claims of book-signing is planned. (Kamehameha III) and their daugh- Native Hawaiians, as exemplified through numerous federal programs ter Nähi‘ena‘ena. enacted by Congress that benefit Native Hawaiians, as well as in the state’s “Restoration of the site will annual appropriations from general funds to OHA. The motion argues that OHA grant deadlines include the creation of a Hawaiian “these claims form part of the ongoing reconciliation and settlement Living Center, which will provide process” between Congress, the state and Native Hawaiians. Requests for current year funding activities that include sustainable Meanwhile, SCHHA contends in its separate motion to dismiss the case for community projects that seek to economic development opportunities that the plaintiffs’ challenge to DHHL is a “nonjusticiable political ques- better conditions for Hawaiians for Native Hawaiians,” said Akoni tion,” which only Congress has the authority to decide. SCHHA’s motion are now being accepted by the Akana, FOM executive director. cites the 1921 Hawaiian Home Lands Act that set aside 200,000 acres for OHA Grants Program and OHA’s For additional information, con- Native Hawaiians and the 1959 Admissions Act that directed the state to use Community-Based Economic tact the Friends of Moku‘ula at a portion of its revenue from public lands for the betterment of Hawaiians. Development Program. (808) 661-3659. The hearing on these motions was originally set for June 16, but was Interested Grants Program appli- rescheduled by Mollway after the sudden death of plaintiffs’ attorney cants are asked to first submit a let- see NEWSBRIEFS on page 14 Patrick Hanifin on June 14.

08 September

O LAKINO

YOUR HEALTH OLAKINO ‘A‘ohe pu‘u, ‘a‘ohe ke‘e ‘Ölelo alludes to lean, fit physiques of ancient Hawaiians By Claire Hughes, Dr.P.H., R.D. ur title is an ‘ölelo no‘eau received constant reminders through- by gentle massage and stroking, that means “no humps and out childhood. working with downward motions Ono bends,” and is said of a Infant massage encourages and on legs and outward motions on person who is physically perfect, a strengthens a special spiritual the arms. Bulging, knotty mus- look cherished by our ancestors. connection between parents, grand- cles were thought to be ugly, Another pertinent ‘ölelo says ‘Oki parents and their new offspring. less efficient, far less flexible, kilohaha ka pali o Waialoha, and Infants find the gentle pressure of and not helpful in either the means “straight and tall is the cliff massage very pleasurable. Smiling, long hours of labor in lo‘i and of Waialoha.” It was used to express talking and communicating through on dry land, or in the fighting admiration of a tall, well-formed physical touch are natural ways to arts. The extremely demand- person. Body molding was a tech- bond with newborns. As infants ing physical work performed nique mastered by the Hawaiian start to stand and walk, there is even by our ancestors required ancestors. Many elders are familiar more reason to continue with massage. great strength, endurance with this practice, of which Mary A well-developed body was a and flexibility. Kawena Püku‘i provides written mark of good care given during Photographs of lua war- information. early life and an indicator of contin- riors depict this preferred, Mäkua and küpuna took great ued lifelong care. It is a well-known more refined musculature pains with childrearing to assure fact that in ancient times, head and stature. Among Hawaiian shapes and facial features were warriors, flexibility was proper body alignment and physical Two lua practitioners of old demonstrate the pa-uma attributes of their offspring. Infants molded to look like highly favored paramount, along with martial technique— and the fit lean physique of and youngsters were massaged daily ali‘i. Hands and fingertips were physical strength and Hawaiians in ancient times. with very gentle pressure to smooth massaged and fingers were gently endurance. Young ali‘i and lengthen muscles. Such mas- encouraged to tapered ends. The and strong young men received sage also ensured alignment of the cultural practice of body molding extensive teachings in the war- spine and limbs for straight posture and alignment was so pervasive fighting arts. rior arts was so captivated and carriage of the body. Proper that several of the first visitors to Desha, in his book Kekühaupi‘o, by his ali‘i’s skill in battle that he external alignment means sufficient Hawai‘i wrote complimentary provides many descriptions of the was almost killed. internal space for growth of organs accounts on the characteristic car- fearlessness of early Hawaiian war- Desha writes, “At times they were and muscles. Youngsters were riage and physiques of early Hawaiians. riors and their skill in using tradi- in the midst of a multitude opponents. taught appropriate postures for sit- I learned from elders that bunchy, tional weapons. In one story, he tells ting, standing and walking, and knotty muscles were to be avoided how Kamehameha’s instructor in See OLAKINO on page 18

Kepakamapa 09 Photo courtesy of Aloha Festivals The keiki of Hälau nä Mamo o Pu‘uanahulu (left) and other noted hälau perform at the annual Aloha Festivals. 2003 Sat., Sept. 27 - Sun., Sept. 28 — 4th Annual Queen Lili'uokalani Music Kepakemapa Festival and Concert Hawai'i's top haku mele (com- SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS posers) will participate in an all-day songwriting workshop on Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar Saturday. Participants include Puakea Nogelmeier, Larry Kimura, Frank on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation Hewett, Kimo Alama Keaulana, of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai‘i’s Dennis Kamakahi and Keli‘i Tau‘ä. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hawai‘i Naniloa Honolulu. For information, call ful floats and hundreds of partipants crafts to Kaläkaua Avenue in Waikïkï. area code, 808, is only included in non-O‘ahu phone numbers. Resort Crown Room. $75 (includes Aloha Festivals at 589-1771. will make their way to Kapi‘olani Several entertainment stages, hula Park along Kaläkaua Avenue from performances, Hawaiian food and lunch). On Sunday, the festivities Photo courtesy of Hawai‘iof Volcanoescourtesy Photo Park National continue at Queen Lili‘uokalani Sat., Sept 13 — 14 Ala Moana Park. 9 a.m. Honolulu. international cuisine, as well as Free. For information, call Aloha flower, shell and feather lei will be Gardens with crafts, a mass perfor- Nä Lei Makamae - Festivals at 589-1771. showcased. 7-10:30 p.m. Kalakaua mance of hula by Hawai‘i island The Treasured Lei Avenue. Free. For information, call hälau, and entertainment by Heli Aloha Festivals at 589-1771. Silva of Moloka‘i, Kainani Sat., Sept 13 — Kahaunele and Kamakaiwa “Lopaka” Tony Conjugacion, Five x 5 and The Keomailani Hanapï Daily, til Sept. 28 — Hawaiian Music and Ipu Heke ‘Ole: Gourd Kanaka‘ole. 10 - 5 p.m. Free. For Simplisity. Hula performances by Foundation, Friends of Honolulu information on both events, call “Visions of Pele: The Cultural Legends Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima, Hälau nä Mamo o Botanical Gardens and the Instrument Making (808) 966-5416. Volcano Deity of Luncheon Pu‘uanahulu and Hälau o ke ‘A‘ali‘i University of Hawai‘i Press cele- Kü Makani. brate the release of this book, Nä Learn how to prepare an ipu Hawai‘i” Prince Kühiö Hawaiian Civic Parking at Kapi‘olani Community Lei Makamae, The Treasured Lei. (gourd) under the instruction of Club honors music legends Mahi‘ai College with free shuttle service to Events include leimaking, lei plant Loke Kamanu, from cleaning and On exhibit at the Jaggar Museum, Beamer, Nona Beamer and Anuhea the park. 10 - 4 p.m. Kapi‘olani sale, book-signing, gallery photo sanding to polishing with kukui nut Volcano House Hotel, and Volcano Brown at their annual scholarship Big Island artist Arthur Johnsen Park Bandstand. Free. For informa- exhibit and presentations by Pualani oil and making a hau fiber handle. Art Center are cultural paintings of KWO CALENDAR fundraiser event. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. explains the meaning behind his win- tion, call 594-1888. Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, Kepä Maly, When the gourd is finished, you'll Pele by artists whose work was con- Waikïkï Beach Marriott Resort. For ning entry for Hawai‘i Volcanoes Nathan Napokä and Hälau O Nä learn a simple Hawaiian chant and Ka Wai Ola o OHA sidered for purchase for the new National Park. The fiery goddess walks Maoli Pua. This must-have book is how to pa‘i (beat) your ipu to the tickets and information, call 235- Fri., Sept. 12 — accepts information on special Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park through a lava flow in the forest with a filled with vibrant pictures and chant. Volcano Art Center's Old 4084 or 247-1632. Aloha Festivals events throughout the islands that Visitors Center. The winning entry staff in one hand — representing the intricate descriptions of almost a Japanese School House. 10a.m.-3 are of interest to the Hawaiian by Big Island artist Arthur Johnsen power to destroy. The other hand cra- hundred different lei. Sept. 13 at p.m. Potluck lunch. $55 (includes Sun., Sept. 7 — Downtown Ho‘olaule‘a Sat., Sept. 20 — was chosen by a committee based dles an egg containing a human form Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10 most supplies). For information, community, such as: fund-raisers, on cultural and visual interpreta- Family Day at Kapi‘olani — an allusion to regeneration. The egg Downtown Honolulu comes alive a.m.-3 p.m.; Sept. 14 at Native call (808) 967-8222. Waialua Taro Festival benefit concerts, cultural activities, tion. Some of these amazing works Park also represents Pele's favorite sister, at this annual block party in cele- Books Nä Mea at Ward, 12-3 p.m. sports events, etc. Please submit are available for purchase. Jaggar Hi'iaka. bration of Aloha Festival. From Free. For information, call 537-1708. Fri., Sept. 19 — Celebrate kalo farming in O‘ahu’s information and color photos by Museum, Volcano House Hotel, and Bishop Street to Aloha Tower, Waialua district with entertainment, the 15th of the month prior to the Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha no nä Keiki, keiki activities, inflatable rides, Aloha Festivals Waikïkï Volcano Art Center Gallery. 9 - 5 entertainment stages will present an Sat., Sept. 13 — ono foods, arts and crafts, Hawaiian date of your event. p.m. Free (Park entrance fees may “to raise a beloved nation for the 'ono food, Hawaiian crafts and Ho‘olaule‘a cultural demonstrations, story- Ka Wai Ola o OHA apply). For information, call (808) children,” is the theme for a fun- information by Hawaiian sovereignty Aloha Festivals array of musical groups and hälau telling and educational booths. 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500

967-7565. filled family day presented by the groups and organizations. Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Enjoy hula as well as the 2003 O‘ahu Floral Parade Hawai‘i’s largest block party Next to Waialua Community Honolulu, HI 96813-5249

Entertainment by the Mäkaha Sons, Royal Court. 6:30 p.m. Downtown brings dancing, entertainment, eth- Association Building. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, The Royal Hawaiian Band, Kanilau, [email protected] Sat., Sept. 8 — Marching bands, pä‘ü units, color- nic foods and Hawaiian arts and Free. For information, call 342-0237

H K ‘A M ANANA ÜIKAWÄ ELE ILANA

HANANA KÜIKAWÄ SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE ISLAND MUSIC SCENE MELE ‘AILANA Aloha Festivals theme celebrates hula Mana Maoli 7th Generation ‘öpio inspired By Manu Boyd embraced both the traditional and contemporary By Sterling Kini Wong Ernie Cruz Jr. said he offered his talent to the to the possibilities of mana maoli, native spiritu- forms of oli (chant) and hula (dance), expressing project because he supports the beliefs that the al power. “The power and collec- their love, beauty and passion for the elements of älau Kü Mäna’s benefit album “Mana school embraces and under- tive energies of a people united Mau Ana Ka Hula I Ke Kanaka — Hula nature and for each other. We honor these practi- Maoli 7th Generation” resonates with the stands that they can accom- can and will create something won- Lives Through Its People is the theme for tioners – kumu hula (teachers) and haumäna (stu- Hteachings of the Mänoa-based charter plish their goals with limited derful,” Huihui said. EAloha Festivals 2003, which holds the dents) and the art form of hula,” said O’Brien. school and combines a socially conscious mes- financial resources. “The The song “7th Generation,” distinction of being the largest statewide cultur- Award-winning water color artist Mäpuana sage with a smooth island rhythm sound. artists all pulled together for which was written and per- al festival in the country. Established in 1946, Schneider created this year’s theme logo which Keola Nakanishi, the director of Hälau Kü this disc because we knew it formed by Hälau Kü Mäna the 58-year-old tradition formerly known as she describes as “abstract with design.” Formerly Mäna, said the album was designed to show that was for a good cause,” Cruz said. students, speaks of “Aloha Week” has enriched the lives of a hula dancer at the Halekülani with the music can be a platform for the positive expres- Hälau Kü Mäna, cur- a Native Hawaiian kama‘äina and malihini for years through cultur- Kahauanu Lake Trio, Schneider’s image uses sion of the community’s reaction to issues facing rently in its third year prophecy that says the al events, programs and entertainment galore. color and shapes to create movement. Titled Native Hawaiians. of instruction, is a seventh generation of Aloha Festivals’ 2003 President Valery “Hula ‘Auana,” the image is featured on mer- “Mana Maoli” was a student-driven initiative, charter school located Hawaiians following a O’Brien is marketing director of the chandise including T-shirts and collectible festi- with the ‘öpio and community members facilitat- at disaster would Kamehameha Investment Corporation. Of this val ribbons. ing every stage of the album’s two-month pro- the Kamakaküokalani Center for reestablish pono year’s festival theme, she offered that “the art of The month-long statewide festival begins on duction, from performing, mixing and editing to Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at in the islands. hula has survived, endured and evolved through- O‘ahu, Sept. 12-29; continues on Hawai‘i, Sept. graphic design and marketing. Mänoa and the Atherton YMCA on University The song says that out many generations of historical, political and 19, 28; then to Moloka‘i, Sept. 19-27; Läna‘i, The CD features several compositions written Avenue. The school provides middle and high these students are the sev- cultural change, and it continues to be the main Oct. 4-11; Kaua‘i, Oct. 9-18; and ends on Maui, and performed by Hälau Kü Mäna students, as school students with a curriculum that is based on enth generation following the venue for perpetuating the oral traditions of our Oct. 10-19. well as songs performed by various local artists Hawaiian culture and traditions. arrival of the po‘e haole (white man), and they ‘äina, our beloved land. For information on events and merchandise, such as Ernie Cruz Jr., Guy Cruz, Bla Pahinui and Micky Huihui, a UH masters student and a per- “Practitioners of the hula have for years call 589-1771, or visit www.alohafestivals.org members of the reggae band Ooklah the Moc. former on the album, said the project is testament See 7th GENERATION on page 18

10 September Kepakemapa 11

K ÜKÄKÜKÄ

KÜKÄKÜKÄ DISCUSSION FORUM

The Indian Commerce Clause sheds light on question of federal authority over Hawaiians This month’s community perspective piece is resolution apologizing for the illegal overthrow. offered by respected independence advocate and Nowhere in this genealogy of events can you historian Keanu Sai. Sai is a graduate student in find anything like the 1803 French-American Political Science at the University of Hawai’i at Treaty, the 1848 Mexican-American Treaty, or Mänoa specializing in International Relations. the 1867 Russian-American Treaty, that granted He also argued a legal case (Lance Larsen vs. the the Congress any authority to legislate over the Hawaiian Kingdom) at the Permanent Court of Hawaiian Islands. Adding to this quagmire is that Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, concern- Hawai‘i was not an Indian tribe, but rather a ing the continued legal existence of Hawai’i as an recognized independent state and bona fide independent State. member of the international community of nations with over 90 legations and consulates By Keanu Sai throughout the world. On Oct. 4, 1988, the same Department of n July 25, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin Justice, in a legal opinion, seriously questioned reported that the Akaka Bill has been the legality of the annexation of the Hawaiian stalled in the Senate by the Department of Islands in 1898. It concluded, “It is therefore O Keanu Sai presenting legal arguments before the Justice for legal reasons. The article quoted Tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The unclear which constitutional power Congress Governor Lingle as stating, “My understanding Hague, Netherlands, in December 2000. Video capture exercised when it acquired Hawai‘i by joint now is, it’s an issue of whether or not Congress taken from a documentary made by Aotearoa filmmaker Merata Mita. resolution. Accordingly, it is doubtful that the has the authority under the Indian Commerce acquisition of Hawai‘i can serve as an appropriate Clause of the Constitution to grant this type of 1900 — Congress enacted the Organic Act precedent for a congressional assertion of sover- recognition to native Hawaiians.” creating a government for the Territory of eignty over an extended territorial sea.” This quote sheds some light on a very impor- Hawai‘i. Just like a microwave oven can’t heat food tant piece of the Akaka puzzle that I think has not without someone hitting the timer, nor can been properly addressed. This being Congressional 1921 — Congress amended the 1900 Organic Congress legislate over foreign territory without authority under the Commerce Clause as defined Act creating a Hawaiian Homes Commission. a treaty. by the U.S. Constitution. Article I, sec. 8(3) of the constitution empowers Congress “To regulate 1959 — Congress enacted Public Law 86-3 For more information, you can visit www.HawaiianKingdom.org. The views expressed commerce with foreign nations, and among the creating the State of Hawai‘i. several states, and with the Indian tribes.” above are those of the author and do not neces- sarily reflect the views of the Office of Hawaiian Professor Rice, author of “The Position of the 1993 — Congress enacted another joint Affairs. American Indian in the Law of the United States” (1934), p. 80, answers the question as to the con- stitutional basis of Congressional authority over the Indians. He states, “The chief foundation appears to have been the treaty making power of “Kaulana Nä Pua” song honors Queen the President and Senate with its corollary of Congressional power to implement by legislation Lili‘uokalani and her vision the treaties made.” What this means is that the U.S. Congress cannot be empowered under the A Ka Wai Ola reader wrote and requested that we reprint Indian Commerce Clause unless it is authorized the song Kaulana Nä Pua. Composed by Ellen Kekoa‘ohi- to do so by treaty. waikalani Wright Prendergast in January 1893 following the Regarding the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Congress obtained authority overthrow, the inspiring hymn of Hawaiian nationalism under the Indian Commerce Clause by the 1867 evokes Queen Lili‘uokalani’s grace, integrity and strength. As Russian-American Treaty. Russia held the we celebrate the queen’s birthday Sept. 2, the song serves to Alaskan territory since 1741 and agreed to sell it to the U.S. for $7.2 million. The terms of the remind the Hawaiian people of her motto “‘Onipa‘a.” Let us treaty were settled between each of the govern- Lili‘uokalani persevere as she did and advance together to restore pono. ments on March 30, 1867, and the U.S. Senate ratified the treaty on April 9, 1867. Kaulana Nä Pua Famous Are the Children On May 17, 1884, the U.S. Congress acted upon its acquired authority by enacting an Kaulana nä pua a‘o Hawai‘i Famous are the children of Hawai‘i Organic Act called “An Act Providing a Civil Küpa‘a ma hope o ka ‘äina Loyal to the land Government for Alaska.” The Organic Act’s Hiki mai ka ‘elele o ka loko ‘ino The evil-hearted messenger comes preamble acknowledges the 1867 Treaty, which Palapala ‘änunu me ka päkaha with a document of extortion and greed vested Congress the authority to legislate. Similar treaties that vested Congress to legislate under Pane mai Hawai‘i moku o Keawe Hawai‘i island of Keawe answers the Indian Commerce Clause over other Native Kökua nä hono a‘o Pi‘ilani The bays of Pi‘ilani help American tribes were the 1848 Mexican- Käko‘o mai Kaua‘i o Mano Kaua‘i of Mano lends support American Treaty transferring all lands Mexico Pau pü me ke one o Käkuhihewa Firmly united with the sands of Käkuhihewa formerly held north of the Rio Grande river; and the 1803 French-American Treaty, also known as ‘A‘ole a‘e kau i ka pülima Do not fix a signature the Louisiana Purchase, which transferred Ma luna o ka pepa a ka ‘enemi To the paper of the enemy 820,000 square miles west of the Mississippi river Ho‘ohui ‘äina kü‘ai hewa With its sin of annexation and sale from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border. I ka pono siwila a‘o ke kanaka Of the civil rights of the people In Hawai‘i’s case, there is no authority Congress can point to that authorizes legislation ‘A‘ole mäkou a‘e minamina We do not value for native Hawaiians, let alone over the Hawaiian I ka pu‘u kälä o ke aupuni The heaps of money of the government Islands as a whole. Ua lawa mäkou i ka pöhaku We have enough with stones I ka ‘ai kamaha‘o o ka ‘äina The remarkable food of the land Genealogy of Congressional Actions concerning Hawai‘i: Ma hope mäkou o Lili‘ulani We support Lili‘u[oka]lani A loa‘a ‘ë ka pono o ka ‘äina Until we gain the rights of the land 1898 — Congress enacted a joint resolution Ha‘ina ‘ia mai ana ka puana The story is to be told purporting to annex the Hawaiian Islands as a ‘O ka po‘e i aloha i ka ‘äina Of the people who love the land foreign country.

12 September

K ÜKÄKÜKÄ

DISCUSSION FORUM KÜKÄKÜKÄ

With Hawaiian Kingdom reinstatement advocate Q &A Henry Noa

enry Noa is the prime min- the Federal Recognition national law for one gov- ister of the Reinstated Bill? ernment to return property H Hawaiian Government By being federally rec- that belongs to another gov- (RHG), which convened for the first ognized, all I am doing ernment. All Department of time in 107 years on Jan. 15, 2000. is consenting to be identi- Hawaiian Homelands and The RHG conducted a citizenship fied as someone who I ceded lands were stolen and drive, revived the nation’s voting am not, and also I am still belong to the Hawaiian districts, held a parliamentary elec- consenting to being sub- government. OHA cannot tion and a constitutional convention jected to that country safeguard its assets from and conducted a plebescite to ratify forever. Any government the results of the Arakaki their proposed constitution. Today created through the case. If OHA transferred the RHG has a membership of more federal recognition bill their assets to RHG, we than 3,000 individuals. will be controlled under would be able to safeguard Noa was raised on Waimänalo the constraints of U.S. those assets. And if we get Homestead and attended Saint federal and state laws. taken to court for possess- Louis High School. He received his When we have problems ing the assets, then we bachelor’s degree in Physical with the Department o f would be able find out who Education and Hawaiian History the Interior, who are has proper claim to those from the University of Hawai‘i. we going to cry to, the assets, through the process Today, when Noa is not conducting U.S. courtrooms? of law. meetings throughout the islands, he Native Americans with devotes the majority of his time at federal recognition are How has the Native the RHG office on Wai‘alae Avenue, fighting with the Department Hawaiian youth been managing the day-to-day activities of the Interior right now affected by the sovereignty of the reinstated government. for the department’s mis- movement? management of their There is a new breed Why are so many Hawaiians assets. In international coming up of students Henry Noa, prime minister of the Reinstated Hawaiian confused about sovereignty? law you can give up your Government Photo: Sterling Wong between the ages of 16 and HN: One of the problems that we nation’s right to sover- 23. These students can face today in Hawai‘i is that an eignty. If we accept feder- speak Hawaiian, are edu- educational process about sover- al recognition now, and manifest that right to claim what cated about Hawaiian his- eignty for our people was never set we have complaints later on, the belongs to that nation, particularly tory and have the instincts of being up. There are only so many processes federal government will say you the land base. And you also secure Hawaiian. They are very focused. I for sovereignty out there right accepted the bill when you should your ‘proper claimant’status in see them right now, for our process, now. Why don’t we bring them all have objected to it. I listen to people international law. The purpose for as a huge advantage. All I keep together and have everybody who keep saying ‘federal recogni- reinstating is to put back what was hoping for is that they can hook answer preset questions. This way tion is the first step.’You take that once there. You are putting back the up with the right information people can hear who you are and first step and it is over. right of that nation to exist, the right before they get confused. what your platform is and how you to have political authority, the right expect to achieve it and so forth. Why should people accept to claim what belongs to the nation. Why doesn’t OHA finance and put reinstatement of the Kingdom of How can other sovereignty groups What do Hawaiians have to do together an educational forum that Hawai‘i rather than other sover- claim the land base? They have no achieve justice? can be filmed? Let each sovereignty eignty processes? standing. They might as well be the Let’s mobilize and come together. group talk for 15 minutes. I would Reinstatement directly addresses Provisional Government. It is not a matter of Democrat ver- like to see it come down to two the problem – the 1893 overthrow. sus Republican, or one sovereignty processes; federal recognition and By reinstating a nation you actually How do you reinstate a govern- group versus another. It is about us reinstatement. manifest the rights that are inherent ment? Hawaiians coming together because in that nation. You manifest that The Rule of Postliminium is a that is what is needed. KWO: What is your opinion of right of that political authority. You legal application according to inter-

Renewed marketing efforts help fill Waimänalo küpuna housing

By Derek Ferrar however, less than half of the 85 one-bedroom having them there provides a really positive units had been rented, leading to criticism of influence on the surrounding community.” enewed efforts to attract Hawaiian seniors the project. If the Waimänalo development proves success- to a groundbreaking küpuna housing In response, DHHL and other partners renewed ful, Park said, there is already a lot of interest in Rproject in Waimänalo have begun to bear efforts to attract occupants, including reducing building similar projects in other homestead fruit, according to Kaulana Park of the the eligibility requirement from 50 percent communities. “The need is out there,” he said. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which Hawaiian descent to any amount of verifiable Units at the Waimänalo site are available for developed the Külanakauhale Maluhia O Nä Hawaiian ancestry. As a result, Park said, occu- Hawaiians at least 62 years old with a current Küpuna project in a partnership with OHA, Alu pancy has climbed to about 65 percent in the last income of less than $36,200 a year for a single Like Inc., Prudential Locations and the Pacific few months, with 55 units now rented. Officials individual, or $41,350 a year for a couple. Rents Housing Assistance Corporation. project that the development’s goal of 90 percent are based on a sliding income scale, and a limit- Located across from Waimänalo Beach Park occupancy should be reached by December. ed-time incentive now offers the first month’s and adjacent to a community center intended to However, Park said, occupancy numbers are rent free. Residency does not affect status on the bring young and old together, the $11.5 million, just one measure of the project’s success: “For Hawaiian Homes waiting list. 5.9-acre development opened in March 2002, us, success also means being taking care of our Project representatives will have a booth at the featuring single-story, wheelchair-accessible küpuna in a truly enjoyable atmosphere as a way Senior Fair at the Blaisdell Center Sept. 26-28. units with landscaped gardens. A year later, to thank and honor them. And we also feel that For more information, call 738-3100.

Kepakemapa 13

H ‘ ‘O O OHUI HANA

HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nä ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA (address on page 18) or email to [email protected]. E ola nä mamo a Häloa!

Akoni/Bradley — The descendants of children are Samuel, Mary, Simon Mahi‘ai, born Oct. 12, 1891, through Nailima, born July 10, 1919. Please Raymond Akoni Bradley and Gladys Kino, Phillip, Kapela, Kamaihoonipo, offspring of his two wives, Rose send info to Pamela Nakagawa at pnak- Beth Ululani (Davis) of Wai‘anae, Moeikawai, Frank, Elizabeth, John, Ka‘ililaulani Nämilimili (b. March 10, [email protected] or call 520- O‘ahu are gathering for our first Palau, Mary, Mary Ann, Paakaula, 1896) and Agnes Koloa Mauna (b. 8800. Bradley ‘Ohana Reunion on May 2-6, James, Mable, Henry and Maria. March 23, 1912). The reunion will be 2004 in Las Vegas. For more informa- For information, contact Pauleen held Aug. 1-2, 2003 at Mä‘ili Beach Pi‘imaiwa‘a Hina — I am the grand- tion, call Tim Bradley 696-7890hm, Kaluanawaa Torres, 847-5507, 1940 Park, across Maliona St. Planning son of John Pi‘imaiwa‘a Hina and 695-7178wk, or write to PO BOX 812 Iwaho Pl., Honolulu, HI 96819 or meetings are held the second Saturday Mary Hina and I am looking for their Waianae, HI 96792-0812, or email email [email protected]. of each month. Call Harriet K. descendants on all islands. Surnames [email protected]. Mahi‘ai at 696-7232 or 294-0836 (c). include: John/Andrew Hina, Kahalehoe Kanuha — The Kanuha ‘ohana of (Maui), Ho‘opi‘i, Kalokekalama, Akuna / Piianaia –– We looking for Kailua-Kona are seeking descendants Lindsey/Mahikulani – A reunion for Hattie Kamauoha, Honaumiakawenapi- descendents and are trying to plan a for the 2003 family reunion Nov. 7-9. the descendants of James Fay Lindsey ‘imaiwa‘ahina, Kalei (Maui), Hoikua, family reunion Oct. 11 or 17 for Surnames are: Malulu, Makaulii, (son of James Fay Lindsey and Ho‘oikaika, J.M. Kapi‘ioho, M. Kaia. descendants of Goo Shin Akuna and Naholua or Naheeholua, Kainoakahu, Mahikulani Hookuanui Pa aka Any information would be greatly Kalilioku Piianaia. Their children Kekumaku, Kalua, Ho‘opiiaina, Pamaiaulu) is being planned for the appreciated. Please call me (John were Abraham St. Chad Piianaia and Kamaokalani or Kealoha, Auna, weekend of Oct. 10-12 in Laie, O‘ahu. Pi‘imaiwa‘a Hina III) at 591-6564. Ulualoha Piianaia. If you are of this Ke’ohookalani, Keliikauikainea, Paiwa This includes kamali‘i and mo‘opuna ‘ohana and would like to participate in or Paiva, Kekekauliinea, Kaninau, of James Fay Lindsey and Silvana Poaipuni/Pu‘upu‘u/Nahuawai/Kaua this reunion please contact us so we Kahaialii, Hoopai, Kaaialii, Kepano, “Fanny” Rodrigues de Quintal – ua — A reunion is planned on Maui, can put you on our mailing list to keep Nahale‘a, Lewi or Levi, Kumuhone, Sonny, Thelma, Chuck, Steve, Bob, Oct. 17-19. We are looking for infor- you informed. Contact File K eliiaa, Kupaka, Kahikina, Kahananui, or any Arthur, George, Clifford, Mary Lou, mation on families of the Poaipuni, 808-696-0396, [email protected]; other Kanuha not listed here. If you and Paul; their children – at least five ‘Aipu‘upu‘uimuaonakeolanaali‘i Edie Hanohano 808-341-1199, hanox2e have any information or like to be generations of us! Family group sheet Kauaua (a.k.a Pu‘upu‘u Nahuawai @hawaii.rr.com; Renwick Tassill 808- involved with the reunion, please con- forms were mailed out for an update Kauaua). If you have family informa- 536-9125 – [email protected]; or tact Junior at 808-325-3209. (last update was 1989!) to the address- tion, please Geri Ku‘ulei Kalawai‘a, Danny B l a c k a t 808-754-0120 or es available; with a return deadline of 808-878-3420 (days, Mon.-Fri.), or [email protected]. Sept. 10. Please spread the word to write to P.O. Box 904, Kula, — The first Lincoln Family Lincoln immediate ‘ohana of this occasion and HI 96790. Heritage Reunion will be held in Kona Halemano/Naone — A grandson of submit current postal mail and email on Nov. 8-11. The main event will be Henry Halemano of Waikapu, Maui addresses so that we can keep in Waikïkï Neighbors Reunion — a Hawaiian buffet dinner at a resort and Miriam Naone of Honolulu. touch. Kökua as committee leaders Waikïkï neighbors of the 1930s, 40s in Kailua-Kona. A keiki day at Andres F. Nelson (son of Rebecca and laulima at the events of the week- and 50s will reunite once again on Kealia-Ho‘okena is also planned. Halemano) is looking for family con- end are requested at this time. Write to Sat., Nov. 29, at Paradise Park, Tree Descendants of Lyman Putnam tacts. Email [email protected] [email protected] ; Tops Restaurant. The weekend brunch Lincoln of Ho‘okena announce and or call 377-3716 after 8 p.m. or call ‘ohana Steve / Marion at 293- buffet will be served from 10 a.m.-2 remind their ‘ohana to complete their 5086 or [email protected] p.m. Cost for adults is $15.50 and for family group sheet and pre-registra- Kahanaoi/Pomaikai — Our ‘ohana ; EddieBoy / Sweetheart at 236- children 4-12 years $8. tion forms. Our T-shirt logo will be reunion is rescheduled for Nov. 15 1721; or Maka at 293-3191. Please contact Maile Lorch (place to be determined later). Potluck a replica of a coffee bag used by Duvauchelle at 833-8842 or email picnic from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (look for Lyman, who owned a Kona coffee [email protected] for your reservation banner). Flyers will be sent out soon. business and was also a postmaster at Nailima/Kai/Waiole — The descen- and information as soon as possible. ‘Ohana are asked to sendupdated pho- Ho‘okena for 37 years. His children dants of Emma Nailima aka Emma We hope to see another great atten- tos, addresses, etc. For more informa- are the families of: Howard, Abbie Kai aka Mrs. E.K. Hoaeae Nailima dance as there were 110 at last year's tion, contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696- (Hanson), Arthur and Harry. A histo- aka Kai Kahaikupuna Nailima who gathering, where many shared 5002 or write to 86-290 Hokukea Pl., rian, a cousin from California, will died in Kalaupapa on Sept. 9, 1919. stories and photos, and the Kalima Wai‘anae 96792. be in attendance. For information Born in Pe‘ahi, Maui, she arrived at family provided terrific impromptu contact the Lincoln ‘Ohana Reunion Kalaupapa on Jan. 6, 1904 at age 15. kanikapila. Kaluanawaa — We are planning Committee, c/o 314 Andrews Ave., She was the sister of Keala Waiole and a reunion on O‘ahu, Oct. 18, for Hilo, HI 96720 or email to lincolno- Kaohi Waiole. Parents were Kela and the descendants of Solomon [email protected]. Laie Waiole of Wailuku, Maui, married Palau Kaluanawaa and Elizabeth Mahi‘ai — A reunion is being planned to Joseph Nailima aka Hoaeae Nailima. Nawahinemakaokekai Paakaula. Their for the descendants of Samuel Kahope We are descendants of Malie Kaeha

NEWSBRIEFS from page 8 On Nov. 15, John Lake, Manu and crafts, keiki inflatable rides, Boyd, Kalena Silva and Anthony games, cultural demonstrations, Ka Wai Nui cleanup Lenchanko will give a presentation information on Hawaiian organiza- Volunteers are needed to help Folk arts on traditional Hawaiian chants and tions, and top entertainment. care for the ancient heiau and lo‘i of the art of oli at the Old Archives Interested vendors should call Ulupö, Nä Pöhaku o Hauwahine, Lecture Room Haunani Ching at 594-1953. This fall, the State Foundation on and Holomakani at Ka Wai Nui All events are free for the public. Culture and the Arts Folk Arts Marsh. For information, call 586-0300. Program will showcase public per- Work days are held every second formances and demonstrations of Kava festival Saturday of each month, 8:30 a.m.- traditional Hawaiian arts on the 2 p.m.; (Ulupö Heiau and lo‘i) grounds of ‘Iolani Palace. The first annual Hawai‘i Pacific Sept. 13, 20, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and On Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Family Day vendors Islands Kava Festival will be held Dec. 13; (Nä Pöhaku o Hauwahine) Archives Building, Wendy Hee will Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Lyon Sept. 20, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20; present on lauhala weaving and OHA invites arts and crafts ven- Arboretum in Mänoa valley. The (Holomakani Heiau) Oct. 18. Special Moana will demonstrate tapa mak- dors to be a part of its Family Day, public is invited to participate in arrangements can be made for ing. At 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Sunday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at this celebration of kava traditions, groups or individuals to work at Basement Galleries, storyteller Kapi‘olani Park in Waikïkï. The all- featuring Hawaiian and Pacific other times. Makia Malo of Kalaupapa will day event is themed “Ho‘oulu Lähui Island-made products, educational For information, call Chuck recount Hawaiian legends and folk- Aloha no nä Keiki” (Raising a events, food, great entertainment, “Doc” Burrows at 595-3922, visit lore. At 1 p.m. at the Old Archives beloved nation for our children), a and, of course, plenty kava. www.ahahui.net or email Building, Paulette Kahalepuna and day celebrating our Hawaiian Come listen to Ernie Cruz, Lina [email protected]. Ka‘ili Chun will give presentations heritage as we move forward Girl and Bruddah Sam, and other on feather work and canoe tying, as a community. great entertainers. Free. For more respectively. The event will include food, arts information, call 988-0464.

14 September TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘Elele

Hawaiian nation building starts with ‘ohana Haunani Apoliona, MSW

Chairperson Trustee, At-large

ö e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino ‘eä, nä Taito, Bright, Perdomo, Kahiapo, Barta, Farley, Goings, Siracusa, Aukai, Black, Colobong, Ka‘eo, pulapula a Häloa ‘eä, mai Lenwai, Crissman, Morgan, Helm, Clink, Vertido, Kobashigawa, Kapalau. These Komomua-Ko‘amokumoku EHawai‘i a Ni‘ihau ‘eä a puni Morgan-Kobashigawa, Koka, Lau, Clarabal, Kamahele, Kea, Steward, ‘ohana and many more link to the ke ao mälamalama ‘eä! Aloha nui e Kealoha, Peltier, Souza, Niau, Kaohi, Toledo, Gushiken, Wright, common ancestor Häloa. We are na ‘öiwi Hawai‘i. In mid-August, I Bleakley, Haole-Valenzuela, Laurito, St. Clair, Ohara, Arima, Tomori, aboriginal, native and indigeous to was one among nearly 700 members Enomoto-Haole, Haole, Liu, Kau‘i, Kahapea, Zablan, Cuizon, Lauama, Hawai‘i. The 2000 Census of the of Nä Pulapula o Komomua, Starkey, Hammond, Lam, Fujita, Supapo, Patu, Knight, Isagawa, United States counts nearly 240,000 gathering as eight generations of Lapearl, Cole, Hernandez, Carpenter, Kalei‘ohi, Pedro, Fafard, Ka‘aihue, Hawaiians, self-declared in Hawai‘i descendants of Komomua and Somers, Tateishi, Sporkaeff, Nakamura, Flores, Sakamoto, and nearly an equal number on the Ko‘amokumoku of He‘e‘ia, O‘ahu. Wai‘alae, Kamanu, Shizuru, Ishiki, Wedemeyer, Adams, Chappell, continent. There are likely many Both ancestors originated in Brede, McKeague, Sagapolu, Arakawa, Dumlao, Hawn, Tilton, more, who if they participated in Makapala, Kohala, Hawai‘i and Antone, Silva, Anderson, Paikuli, Akui, Kalili, Mendoza, Kalili, the Census and self-declared as traveled to settle in the Ko‘olaupoko Paikuli-Stride,Brown, East, Loo, Kaneakua, Ashley, Berdy, Muraoka, Hawaiian would increase the counts district of O‘ahu at Ke‘älohi, Shulman, Pitko, Berlinger, Delgado, Hoffman, Lili‘o, Clark, Kaho`okele, significantly. In this 21st century as He‘e‘ia in the 1850s. Schellenber, Henline, Kaupiko, Wade, Alina-Kamark, Garcia, rights of indigenous people of the From their union descend ‘ohana Medeiros, Canyon, Silva, Nelson, Morales, Rickard, Griffis, world, the nation and Hawai‘i have names that include: Akona, Hart, Santos, Leal-Kanekoa, Asue, McKee, Kekahuna, Moniz, Calhau, the moment in history to advance Look, Ho‘opi‘i, Coleman, Loong, Lau, Dmytriw, Flaville, Carrell, Honokaupu, Mawae, Weischmann, and reconcile historic wrongs, it is Cummings, Ching, Neil, Hoeft, Doane, Endler, Freitas, Ahloy, Pettit, Aragon, Leite, Yamamoto, both visionary and prudent to gath- Akona Jones, Kahaku, Nihipali, Alvarez, DeSilva, Martin, Palmeira, Cooper, Cozart, Woodward, Gaea, er the ‘ohana. Reconnect and refo- Kapu, Balai, Olmos, Omoto, Flores, McCumber, Keama, Ezera, McWayne, Quindica, cus a collective spirit and energy for Pulawa, Joseph, Lopes, Keawe- Ka‘ahanui, Howard, Kaluhiwa, Ahulau, LeeSoon, Jamias, Young, the tasks ahead for designing the Lopes, Keawe, Martinez, Guzman, Burgo, Gonsalves, Pastushin, Akau, Scott, Grote, Apoliona, Chin, Chu, future. A Hawaiian nation will build DeLima, Pang, Delima-Manuel, Ferry, Correa, Montalbo, Falco, Fuller, Campos, Pahukoa, Meyer, and thrive upon healthy, compas- Ferreira-Delima, Pi, Ahuna, Ah Kakelaka, Reyes, Guggiana, Saito, Davidson, Olds, Beazley, Helm, sionate, hardworking, peacemakers Leong, Giddens, Nations, Chock, Rodrigues, Rust, Edwards, Spencer, Valdez, Cockett, Awai, Garboden, of our many ‘ohana. Before 2004, Cruz, Hollinger, Manago, Rorex, Ho`okano, McCabe, Hipa, Peters, Davis, Yuen, Tuimaunei, Honda, set the goal to gather your Galvan, Fowler, Hamano, Buhk, Kaupiko, AhYun, Walker, Moore, Snow, Asing, Akiona, Coelho, ‘ohana(whether large or small), Morris, Tregloan, Mahuka, Jones, Borges, Kalaukoa, Miyashiro, York, Manalili, Oliveira, Kaukani, Paul, formulate collective goals, elevate Poepoe, Koide, Snyder, Carson, Pratt, McCabe-Zuttermeister, Tavares, Kahiapo, Keao, Steinkamp, McGirr, collective values of our culture, and Hoskins, Arakaki, Picken, Kozai, Gagne, Cunningham, Garcia, Canne, Briones, Strickland, Quick, live a unified lifestyle. Make the Dilwith, Cruz, Kawahakui, DeFreitas, Coffey, Cortez, Padeken, Philbrick, Gregerson, Kennedy, Ka‘akua, Hawaiian difference in your Quiocho, Hostetler, Kahale, Kahawai, Koki, Dacosin, Kenolio, Wong, Rowan, Kana‘e, Turalde, Agoan, community whether in Hawai‘i Stricker, Ayala, Paulson, Wevers, Igarashi, Pascua, Nishioka, Dalire, Aiu, Lum, Hewett, Welsh, Johnson, or elsewhere and be poised and ready Spurlock, Mannel, Halualani, Drew, Lai, Na‘auao, Asinsin, Na‘ole, Witt, Robertson, Pimenta, Subee, to build our Hawaiian nation. 34/48

Where is the Akaka-Stevens Bill? Rowena Akana

Trustee, At-large

no‘ai käkou. Despite It is a sad day when doing the Republicans. By doing so, our effort Where does the public fit in this the combined efforts of right thing could be considered con- to achieve federal recognition picture? Are we just pawns to be ‘A OHA, Governor Lingle, troversial. No matter how many become much more difficult. At used as “political footballs” to gain our Congressional delegation, and historical facts are presented, no home, both political parties have footholds into political power countless grassroots organizations, matter all the legal justification strongly supported our efforts and structures? the Akaka-Stevens Bill (S.344) did offered, getting Congress to do the have publicly agreed that this is a Passing the Akaka-Stevens bill not make it to the floor of Congress right thing is easier said than done. nonpartisan issue. However, com- is the first real step in correcting for a vote before the Fourth of July ments in the newspapers accusing egregious acts done against us over recess. We are now working to The political status of one party of not doing enough only 110 years ago. The political blame- ensure the bill is voted on the floor proves that this is not the case. game must stop. If this is truly a of Congress before it recesses again Native Hawaiians is Accusations such as these can only nonpartisan effort, what should it for the holiday season. hurt our overall efforts. matter which political party takes In 2004, both Republicans and a serious matter that If the Native Hawaiian community the most credit. After all, isn’t it the Democrats will be concentrating on should never be used and the general public are to believe right thing to do? The point is, how who will occupy the White House that both political parties are work- can we convince others of the for the following four years. As as political leverage ing together for the best interests of importance of the Akaka-Stevens most lobbyists know, members of our community they must prove it bill if we cannot work together in Congress become extra cautious between Democrats and by ending their finger-pointing in good faith at home? during an important election year. Republicans. the media. All of us are tired of this Mälama pono! Congressmen who may or may not kind of behavior. If you desire more information have an opinion about the bill will The quest for power and control about the article above, please call not vote for a bill if they feel it will The political status of Native over political offices by the parties Trustee Akana at 594-0204. For upset their colleagues or prove to be Hawaiians is a serious matter that is, in my view, the very thing that is more articles, check out Trustee controversial for them in their own should never be used as political destroying the trust between the Akana’s website at www.rowe- elections. leverage between Democrats and people and their elected leaders. naakana.org.

Kepakemapa 15 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘Elele

Dante Keala Carpenter Hawaiians and diabetes

Trustee, O‘ahu

loha mai käkou. My previ- member of your ‘ohana, a co-work- of Hawai‘i’s native population have diabetes develops only during ous articles have touched on er, a neighbor, even a friend. I too, T2DM. Native Hawaiians have a pregnancy. Athe subjects of nationhood am a diabetic with type 2 diabetes diabetes-related mortality rate six Complications of diabetes include and federal recognition, but these mellitus (T2DM). It can be and is a times that for the general U.S. pop- heart disease, stroke, high blood issues may mean very little if the serious disease. I have a form that ulation pressure, blindness, kidney disease, population of Hawaiians grows was previously called “adult-onset” Diabetes is a disease in which the nervous system disease, amputa- smaller each year. What could or type 2. But, an alarming increase in body does not produce or properly tions, dental disease, and complica- would federal recognition do for a children are being found to have use insulin – a hormone needed to tions of pregnancy. dying people? Without the possibil- T2DM. Research states that there convert sugar, starches and other So, how can you check if you have ity of living a full and normal life, are five major risk factors for the food into energy. The cause of dia- diabetes? One option is to go to the what difference is any form of development of T2DM: family his- betes continues to be a mystery, American Diabetes Association’s recognition? tory, ethnicity, pubertal status, gen- although both genetics and environ- website at www.diabetes.org and Hawaiians have some of the poor- der (female) and obesity. Of these mental factors such as obesity and take their “Risk Test.” Of course it est health indicators in the state. We it’s argued that only the prevalence lack of exercise play roles. There is always best to seek medical are a people who are both physical- of childhood obesity has changed are three main types of diabetes: advice from your personal physi- ly and mentally strong and must significantly, increasing by 36 per- Type 1 (T1DM) diabetes, Type 2 cian to determine if you are diabet- take care of our collective health. cent between 1994 and 2000. In (T2DM) diabetes and Gestational ic so that appropriate tests can be We will continue to prosper with fact, rates of childhood obesity have diabetes. T2DM is the most conducted, and appropriate medica- the birth of many more Hawaiians reached epidemic proportions par- common form of diabetes. tion, if required, prescribed. to lead a nation of unique people ticularly among those populations Approximately 90-95 percent of Become better informed and learn with a culture unlike any other. at greater risk for developing people with diabetes have T2DM. about a healthier lifestyle. Exercise, To increase our population and diabetes. Generally this form of diabetes eat healthier and make food choices life’s longevity, “lifestyle” changes The American Diabetes Association develops in adults age 40 and older that will keep our bodies running must be made. Obesity alone is (ADA) finds that 17 million people and the majority of T2DM are over- stronger and longer. killing Hawaiians at a high rate. have diabetes in the United States. weight. T1DM diabetics tend to be I invite your comments on the And one of the leading diseases an Approximately one-third of them children and young adults. Many above or any other concerns with- obese individual faces is diabetes. are unaware that they are diabetic. T1DM diabetics rely on daily in our purview. Phone 594-1854, Are you a Hawaiian with diabetes? The Native American Research insulin shots to live because their fax 594-0210 and e-mail It is very common these days to and Training Center reports that bodies fail to produce insulin. The [email protected]. A hui hou, know a diabetic person, be it a “Approximately 70 to 90 thousand third type of diabetes, gestational aloha pumehana.

Colette Machado Kalaupapa: Time for change

Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i

n 1884, 25 years after arriving values, and natural features; and to needs for dialysis, transportation, National Historical Park Advisory in Kalaupapa, Father Damien provide for limited visitation by the and the relationship with the Commission), to be comprised of IDe Veuster accepted the general public.” National Park Service. State Rep. 11 members. (Seven members must approaching end of his life’s devo- Father Damien struggled with the Sol Kaho‘ohalahala and I joined in present or former patients elected tion. After years of dedication to uncertainty of the welfare of his the discussions along with represen- by the community; and four thousands who suffered from lep- people and his home, Kalaupapa. tatives from the State Department appointments by the governor of rosy, he contracted the disease. Today, the remaining patients face of Health. Community members Hawai‘i). This commission is Over the next four years his body the same insecurity. As the last of voiced concerns about the long- charged with providing recommen- gradually deteriorated as the symp- the residents struggle to maintain term transition of Kalaupapa. There dations to the Secretary of the toms of leprosy overcame him. He the quality of their lives, adversity is a resounding need for more Interior in the areas of development died in 1889, leaving a legacy of from health and medical needs like community input especially as it and operation of the park, including love, compassion and, regrettably, dialysis treatments keep them out- relates to the interpretation of the public visitation numbers. Time is an uncertainty for the welfare of the side of Kalaupapa. history of the residents. Another running out as the commission patients left behind. Feelings of uneasiness collect in opportunity for community input draws nearer to its sunset in 2005. Less than a century later, the the hearts of those touched by came in August when Senator Kalaupapa and its 41 residents are Kalaupapa National Historical Park Kalaupapa’s history as they wonder, Inouye made a journey to Kalaupapa the last reminders of a legacy of was created. Congress enacted “What will happen to Kalaupapa for community meeting. courageous people who lived under Public Law 96-565. Section 102 (3) when all the patients are gone?” A collaboration of residents, family extraordinary circumstances, in provided: “a well-maintained com- Section 109 states, “At such time members and friends called ‘Ohana exile and often under the harshest munity in which the Kalaupapa lep- when there is no longer a resident o Kalaupapa has served as the pri- of conditions. Father Damien and rosy patients are guaranteed that patient community at Kalaupapa, mary resource and security. every patient who has passed on left they may remain at Kalaupapa as the Secretary (of the Interior) shall Although the community has tried Kalaupapa uncertain of its future. long as they wish; to protect the re-evaluate the policies governing to provide stability through changes If you’ve ever set foot on Kalaupapa current lifestyle of these patients the management, administration, in political appointments, there is a and experienced the harsh reality of and their individual privacy; to and public use of the park in order provision in PL 96-565 that would isolation, you’ll find that the ‘eha, research, preserve, and maintain the to identify any changes deemed to facilitate the needs of the community or hurt of the people and the land present character of the community; be appropriate.” with those who will eventually lingers. The responsibility lies with to research, preserve, and maintain On July 13, Rep. Ed Case held a effectuate the long-term transition. us now; to physically, spiritually, important historic structures, tradi- community meeting at Kalaupapa to Section 108 of PL 96-565 estab- and culturally preserve the history tional Hawaiian sites, cultural address issues surrounding patient lishes a Commission (Kalaupapa of Kalaupapa and its people.

16 September TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘Elele

Update: OHA Native Hawaiian Trust Fund Oz Stender

Trustee, At-large

no‘ai ke aloha iä käkou! the day-to-day activities of an class managers. In the past, it would in the financial markets, particular- Since adopting the man- investment portfolio. Their guiding take OHA months to process reports ly in U.S. stocks, during the last ‘A ager-of-managers con- document is an investment policy and react to recommendations to quarter was based more on investor cept in January 2003 and having our that clearly enunciates the financial terminate or select investment emotion stemming from the end of fund managers, the Frank Russell goals of the organization, permissi- managers; and to finally report to the major conflict in Iraq and inter- Company and Goldman Sachs, take ble investments and duties of the the Board for appropriate action. est rate cuts by the Fed rather than management of the funds under manager-of-managers. The OHA The stock market can be volatile actual economic conditions. Believe newly adopted investment manage- Board of Trustees still retains the and therefore requires instantaneous it or not, the downtrodden technolo- ment guidelines, our portfolio has hiring authority over our two man- response to take advantage of favor- gy sector was the big winner last performed extremely well. The mar- agers and we hold them accountable able market positions or to avoid quarter and stocks with a “C” rating ket value of OHA’s portfolio has by setting targeted returns that the potential losses. from Standard & Poors generated increased by $32 million for the Board expects to realize on its For the quarter ending June 30, the largest returns (28.6%) of all second quarter, which ended on investments. The major difference 2003, the total market value of stock classes, as investors went June 30, 2003. between our current portfolio man- Frank Russell’s portfolio was bargain shopping. The manager-of-managers con- agement structure and the previous $144,190,560.07, up a total of Two recent actions taken at the cept is one in which a designated management structure is that we are $16.57 million. Similarly, Goldman Asset & Resource Management investments manager (Frank Russell now much more responsive to Sachs ended the quarter at (ARM) Committee will help to and Goldman Sachs, in our case), is changes in the financial markets and $143,938,545, up a total of $15.41 given the responsibility of managing changes within individual asset million for the quarter. The recovery See STENDER on page 18

OHA FINANCIAL R EPORT COMBINED BALANCE SHEET COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN AS OF JUNE 30, 2003 (FY-2003) FUND BALANCES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2003

ASSETS FUNDS ACCOUNT REVENUES TOTAL GROUPS FUNDS Petty cash $ 10,000.00 Cash in state treasury 19,647,813.70 General fund appropriations $ 2,532,663.00 Cash held outside of state treasury 11,470,777.63 Public land trust 17,543,803.85 Interfund assets 0.00 Dividend and interest income 8,444,468.50 Accounts receivable 86,410.24 Hawaiian rights fund 28,984.82 Interest and dividends receivable 585,043.35 Federal and other grants 361,188.27 Notes receivable 17,744,264.62 Newspaper ads 44,696.14 Allowanee for doubtful accounts (5,410,481.63) Donations and other 158,557.88 Prepaid expenses 284,130.09 Nonimposed fringe benefits 157,292.27 Security deposit 47,187.07 NHTF investments (market value) 274,489,830.70 TOTAL REVENUES $ 29,271,654.73 NHTF premium (discount) carrying 2,790,271.28 NHRLF investments (market value) 22,360,686.26 NHRLF premium (discount) carrying 154,512.96 EXPENDITURES Accrued interest paid - bond purchase 140,996.08 Current Programs: Land $84,100.00 Board of Trustees $ 1,416,484.28 Building 1,041,303.96 Support Services 6,794,077.41 375,337.02 Leasehold improvements Beneficiary Advocacy 4,980,405.64 Furniture, software & equipment 2,146,855.12 Artwork 10,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 13,190,967.33 Prov for LT debt - oper lease rent 438,589.99 Prov for accrued vacation and comp time 584,729.84 EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 16,080,687.40 Prov for est claims and judgements 603,978.00

TOTAL ASSETS $344,401,442.35 $ 5,284,893.93 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Realized gain (loss) on sale of investments (24,327,414.90) LIABILITIES Unrealized gain (loss) on investments held 35,085,353.71 Non-imposed fringe expense (157,292.27) Accounts and other payables $ 975,019.12 NHLC retained portion 0.00 Due to State of Hawaii 110,000.00 Bad debt expense (32,038.03) Operating lease rents 438,589.99 Operating transfers 0.00 Accrued vacation and comp time 584,729.84 Lapse of cash to state general fund (66,288.75) Estimated claims and jdgements 603,978.00 Investment manager fees (818,919.45)

TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,085,019.12 $ 1,627,297.83 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 9,683,400.31

Fund Balance: EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources Investments in fixed assets $ 3,657,596.10 over expenditures and other financing uses 25,764,087.71 Reserve for encumbrances $ 4,588,308.73 Reserve for prepaid exp and sec deposit 472,313.24 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $317,552,335.52 Reserve for notes receivable 12,333,782.99 Unreserved fund balance 325,922,018.27 FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR $ 343,316,423.23

Total Fund Balance $ 343,316,423.23 $ 3,657,596.10

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $344,401,442.35 $ 5,284,893.93 Note: The above figures are unaudited for Fiscal Year 2003. Useful Addresses THE MARKETPLACE Ma¯keke Classifieds only Type or clearly write your 24-word-or-less ad and mail to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA at 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813. Office addresses and telephone numbers $12.50 Make check payable to OHA.

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Maui 140 Ho‘ohana St., Ste. 206 Kahului, HI 96732 Phone: 808.243.5219 STENDER from page 17 OLAKINO from page 9 doing this to instill fear in the enemy. While Kekühaupi‘o Fax: 808.243.5016 Kamehameha exhibited his skill was gazing at the unexcelled diversify OHA’s portfolio and smooth at warding off spears, and skill of his ali‘i, he let his guard Washington, D.C. the overall volatility of the portfolio. Kekühaupi‘o was almost struck down and was struck by the On July 26, 2003, the committee 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste.200 by a spear because he was spear of a certain warrior. It voted to approve the transition of Washington, D.C. 20036 beguiled by watching the skill of glided along his cheek causing Goldman Sachs’ portion of the port- Phone: 202.721.1388 his ali‘i. The many points of the blood to flow, but it was only a folio from the “traditional” stock and Fax: 202.466.7797 spears were indeed as ‘bath skin wound, although his face bond portfolio to one that includes water’ to Kamehameha. At times was scarred by it.” Real Estate Investment Trusts 10 spears would fly at him at The physical attributes valued (REITs) and hedge funds. REITs are FFICE OF AWAIIAN FFAIRS the same time, and with his by Hawaiian ancestors and O H A an attractive option because they pro- spear he would ward them off, admired by foreigners are more vide returns similar to stocks. Clyde W. Nämu‘o ADMINISTRATOR and at other times he shrugged than skin-deep. They However, their returns are derived them off so that they fell require discipline and life- primarily from stable real estate behind. At times he would seize long good habits that Public Information Office income, so they are much less volatile a spear and break it, perhaps promote good health. Ka Wai Ola o OHA Staff than stocks and have a low degree of correlation to stock market indices. Hedge funds are not asset classes, but Manu Boyd Derek Ferrar 7th GENERATION from page 11 Public Information Public Information a collection of investment strategies Director Specialist that are actively managed. Because will reclaim the land: “Now the present day 2002, 200 years since Michael McDonald ‘Aukai Reynolds they are so actively managed in an Publications Specialist/ Media Production them white men have come, so many changes since then, we’ll get Graphic Design Specialist attempt to provide superior returns, our ‘äina back again.” there is an extremely low correlation Naomi Sodetani Leialoha Lono‘ae‘a Lei Freed, a 2003 graduate of Hälau Kü Mäna and one of the Publications Editor PIO Secretary between hedge funds and the stock co-authors of the song, said that as she wrote the and bond market (even lower than Sterling Kini Wong Charles Ogata verses of the song she thought of the advantages her generation has, Writer Volunteer REITs). On August 6, 2003, the ARM like access to information and resources such as Native Hawaiian Committee approved a similar invest- Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs charter schools, which previous generations didn’t have. “We may ment strategy for the Frank Russell Public Information Office look like a buncha kids,” one verse goes, Company. “but you betta watch out, we’re closing in, took our queen and Notice to Readers We are confident that these strate- locked her away, now you’ll deal with us in the present day.” gies, along with aggressive manage- Proceeds from the album will benefit Hälau Kü Mäna and Nä Lei Ka Wai Ola o OHA will accept for consideration ment by Goldman Sachs and The Na‘auao, an alliance of 12 Hawaiian charter schools. The compact news releases and letters to the editor on topics of Frank Russell Company, diversify our discs are $15 each and can be purchased at Hälau Kü Mäna. For relevance and interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as portfolio and will help to achieve well as calendar events and reunion notices. Ka Wai more information, call 946-0253, ext. 235. Ola o OHA reserves the right to edit all material for desired financial objectives. Since The album has inspired a “welcome back” concert at the UH length and content, or not to publish as available our program’s budget is based on a Mänoa Quad on Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. The seven-hour marathon show, space or other considerations may require. Ka Wai percentage of the market value of our Ola o OHA does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. whose purpose is to usher in the new semester and to bridge the gap Deadline for submissions is the eighth day of every portfolio, we will continue to work between the Native Hawaiian community and the university, features month. Late submissions are considered only on a towards improving our portfolio’s performances by 16 local bands, food provided by Sodexho Dining space-available basis. values with prudent oversight by Services and educational and interactive booths. A suggested $5  2003 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. OHA’s Board of Trustees. donation will benefit Hälau Kü Mäna.

18 September Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha no nä Keiki

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Sunday,Sunday, SeptemberSeptember 7,7, 20032003 1010 a.m.-4a.m.-4 p.m.p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2004

Applications for the 2004-2005 school year For applications call are being accepted for Kamehameha preschools. Kamehameha offers programs 842-8800 on O‘ahu for three-year-olds at selected sites, and programs for four-year-olds in all areas. or 1-800-842-IMUA x8800 Children born in 2000 and 2001 may apply. from the neighbor islands.

O‘AHU For preschool information Honolulu (Hawai‘i Kai to Pearl City) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds call 842-8887 on O‘ahu or 1-800-842-IMUA x8887 Ko‘olaupoko (Waima-nalo to Kailua) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds from the neighbor islands. Ko‘olauloa (Kaa-ne‘ohe to Waimea Bay) ...... 4-year-olds Waialua (Waimea Bay to Ka‘ena Pt., Mililani & Wahiawa-) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Financial Aid is available. - Wai‘anae Coast (Waipahu to Makaha) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Kamehameha is a non-denominational HAWAI‘I Protestant Christian school. Ha-ma-kua (Honoka‘a to Pa‘auilo) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds East Hawai‘i (Pa‘auilo to Na-‘a-lehu) ...... 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

KS’ policy on admissions is to give preference to MOLOKA‘I ...... 4-year-olds children of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.