KA WAI OLA the LIVING WATER of OHA

KA WAI OLA THE LIVING WATER of OHA

OFFICE of HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS • 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813-5249 ‘Aukake (August) 2007 Vol. 24, No. 08

Prevailing in Po‘ipü Developer gives up rezoning bid for site-rich tract page 05

Youth leaders visit OHA page 06

Weight control critical for Hawaiian health page 08

Celebrating Kawai Nui Accord: Wao Kele page 12 Healing the Marsh page 10 www.oha.org Photo: Derek Ferrar “Kau Inoa is a way for Native Hawaiians to come together as one.”

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Hawai‘i Maoli (808) 394-0050 hawaiimaoli.org - KA LEO KAIHAWAIIANAULU • LETTERS• ENGLISH TO THE EDITOR ‘AUKAKE2007 | 3

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Ahu‘ena Heiau Aelbert Aehegma. periodically renovated under his you better get me early while I The mission statement of guardianship since then. still can walk, as I’m getting up in I am writing this letter with the Kulana Huli Honua includes: 1) Many in this community have age – I am 80 years old. hope that it will clarify some mis- Guide and support the life and attended kumu’s Hawaiian lan- To me, seeing is believing. Board of Trustees information that has been circulat- care of Ahu‘ena Heiau; 2) Promote guage and pre-contact Hawaiian Many of us talk story, but no one ing in the community of Kona and the practice, study, education and history classes over the years. heeds because they come with throughout the state. preservation of Hawaiian culture; Now his family continues his edu- plans already made. Kulana Huli Honua is a non- Haunani Apoliona, MSW 3) To provide an archive of books cational legacy through Kulana To our state and county: Chairperson, Trustee, At-large profit organization that has been and literature for all who are inter- Huli Honua, a nonprofit organiza- I want to tell you that we, the Tel: 808.594.1886 utilizing space located in the King ested in Hawai‘i’s unique and rich tion. kama‘äinas, are being squeezed Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Fax: 808.594.1875 history. Perhaps it is time for us to show off and pressured by all this new Email: [email protected] for the past decade. The verbal I would like to invite everyone appreciation for what David Roy development along our shores. I, agreement made years ago was to Kulana Huli Honua to learn and his family have accomplished as a kupuna, want to ask of you John D. Waihe‘e IV in layman’s terms: “space pro- about the culture and the history by accepting responsibility for an to “Stop! Enough.” What would Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large vided for educational tours and of Ahu‘ena Heiau, Kamakahonu, important cultural legacy, Ahu‘ena your grandchildren’s lives be like programs” that would share infor- Tel: 808.594.1838 Kona, Hawai‘i or Polynesia or to Heiau. Please join me in advising in the future? Living in condos? Fax: 808.594.0208 mation regarding the history and just launa (relax), read and share the new ownership conglomer- We need open space for them. Email: [email protected] culture of the Hawaiian Islands. your history. We love Kona and ate of King Kamehameha’s Kona Learn to plant. Look around at The organization has provided Hawai‘i and its people. Beach Hotel to continue the pre- what is happening today. Give Rowena Akana most of the schools in Kona and Our phone number is 327-0123, vious owners’ nurturing attitude them land to build a home and a Trustee, At-large throughout the Big Island with and our hours of operation are toward the host culture. Surely this farm. Hawaiian Homes should do Tel: 808.594.1860 historical tours to Ahu‘ena Heiau, Monday through Friday from 8 unfortunate situation can be made the same. Fax: 808.594.0209 Kamehameha’s personal temple, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special appoint- pono, if we all work together. To Hawaiian Homes: küpuna Email: [email protected] and to the Kamakahonu site. It ments are available with a simple are looking at your plans above also provided schools from Maui, phone call. Beth Robards Kealakehe. These lands are good Donald B. Cataluna O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Läna‘i, and Kona, Hawai‘i Island farmlands. Why coop them in with Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau several institutions of higher Moana Roy Kuma homes so close? Open up. Tel: 808.594.1881 learning on the mainland, with Kona, Hawai‘i Island Please, no more building hotels Fax: 808.594.0211 educational tours. Hence the out- Kona development along our beaches and shores. Email: [email protected] reach of Kulana Huli Honua is Kona has lost so many his- Hawai‘i Island is one that has few very extensive. There is no set fee; David Roy’s legacy nice beaches. Robert K. Lindsey Jr. however, donations are welcomed. toric places. Our State Historic Trustee, Hawai‘i I am not comfortable with Preservation Division has been The organization has been con- Lilly Makuahine Namakaokaia Tel: 808.594.1855 sulted many times about several Ahu‘ena Heiau Inc. assuming attentive to these problems. If Fax: 808.594.1883 stewardship of Ahu‘ena Heiau proof is needed, I’d be most happy Haanio Kong wahi pana (sacred sites) through- Kona, Hawai‘i Island Email: [email protected] out the state, and we network with because I have yet to see any indi- to walk the ‘äina with you, and several local entities in the mutual vidual, recognizable to the com- Walter M. Heen desire to enhance the spirit of munity, publicly associated with Trustee, O‘ahu this entity. It doesn’t make sense lökahi and aloha in the community Tel: 808.594.1854 of Kona. to trust an unproven group with Send your thoughts to Ka Wai Ola. Fax: 808.594.0210 Over the past 16 months, such a serious mission when the Email: [email protected] All letters must be typed, signed and not exceed 200 words. Letters cannot the foundation has offered free Kulana Huli Honua foundation monthly programs featuring such is already operating transparently be published unless they are signed and include a telephone contact for Colette Y. Machado renown scholars as Dr. Hawea and successfully. verification. OHA reserves the right to edit all letters for length, defamatory Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i During the time that I have Waia‘u, Uncle Billy Paris, Fred and libelous material, and other objectionable content, and reserves the Tel: 808.594.1837 Cachola, Ulalia Berman, Helene lived on Hawai‘i Island, mainly Fax: 808.594.0212 right not to print any submission. Berman, Mikahala Roy, Bobo in the Kailua-Kona area, Ahu‘ena Email: [email protected] Palacat, Gaylord Vermilliya, Heiau has been administered by Send letters to: members of the Roy family. In Boyd P. Mossman George Place, Kanoe Lake, Walter Ka Wai Ola • 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 • Hon, HI 96813 Paulo of Miloli‘i, Kala Willis, fact, this heiau was restored by Trustee, Maui Aunty Josephine Barney, Dickie Bishop Estate in 1975 with David email: [email protected] Tel: 808.594.1858 Nelson, Kealoha Pisciotta and Roy as supervisor and has been Fax: 808.594.1864 Email: [email protected]

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Tourism scholarships now available online at Koa Hotel. Auë, ua hala www.ConstructionTraining. For more information, call Ua kä‘ili ‘o Lehua i nä lä o ‘elua küpuna Ni‘ihau. Lehua has taken The Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging org, or can be picked up at the 754-2301 or visit www.hapa- the days of two Ni‘ihau elders. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn Association is accepting appli- Building Industry Association haolefest.org. the passing of Captain Elia Kawika David Ku‘ualoha Kapahulehua as cations through Aug. 15 for a set of Hawai‘i office at 1727 well as Harry Ka‘ano‘ilani Fuller. “Kapena” Kawika passed away on of new $1,000 annual scholar- Dillingham Boulevard. Interested on May 17 and ‘Anakala Hale on June 17. ships for Native Hawaiian stu- applicants may also contact dents majoring in the hospitality Barbara Nishikawa at 847-4666, Educator workshops industry field. ext 212. The scholarship program is Eligibility requirements fol- From Aug. 22 through inspired by the efforts of HHLA’s low OHA’s scholarship guide- Dec. 12, the Hawaiian studies late president, Clem Judd Jr., a lines, and the scholarships resource group Ka Lei Päpahi Native Hawaiian who exercised are applied directly to tuition, o Käkuhihewa will be offering Photo: Hailama Farden his influence in Hawai‘i’s visitor course materials and/or books workshops for educators focus- industry to promote programs only. The full scholarship appli- ing on ‘ölelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian awika Kapahulehua is best known for being the first captain of that furthered the education of cation process is open to all music, chant and dance. All Kthe Höküle‘a on the double-hulled canoe’s maiden voyage from Hawai‘i’s youth. Native Hawaiian applicants 18 classes and workshops will take Hawai‘i to Tahiti in 1976. He was born in Hilo in 1930 but was raised “The Hawaiian culture sets years of age and older. place at the Kamakaküokalani on Ni‘ihau and worked as a licensed catamaran captain. His Hawaiian us apart from all other visitor Center for Hawaiian Studies at upbringing and nautical skills made him a perfect choice for the voy- destinations in the world, and it the UH Mänoa campus. age, according to anthropologist Ben Finney, one of the founders of follows that we should encour- The cost per class is $20. Two the Polynesian Voyaging Society. age people of Native Hawaiian CNHA conference sessions will take place during Navigator and PVS President Näinoa Thompson concurred, saying, ancestry to participate in tour- the fall semester: the first is “Kawika was the perfect captain.” In his later life, ‘Anakala Kawika ism’s management,” said HHLA The Council for Native scheduled on Wednesday nights taught his beloved language at the University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa as President Murray Towill. Hawaiian Advancement is team- from Aug. 22 to Dec. 12; the a mänaleo, or native speaker consultant. He collaborated with Keith The five Native Hawaiian ing up with the National Coalition second is set for Saturday morn- Beery to write the Hawaiian and English Dictionary. scholarships are being offered for Asian Pacific American ings from Aug. 25 to Dec. 8. Kapahulehua is survived by wife Birdie Stein, son Danny, brothers by the Hawai‘i Hotel Industry Community Development Parking is available for a daily Levi Jr. and Frank Santos Jr., and sisters Francis Ku‘ulei Santos and Foundation, a charitable arm of to present its annual Native fee of $3. Doreen Kapahulehua-Nunies. Aloha paumäkö. the HHLA. The foundation will Hawaiian Convention Aug. 22- To get a copy of the schedule, provide $1,000 per student per 24 at the Hawai‘i Convention register for class, or find out more, year for up to four years. Center. e-mail [email protected], The scholarships are for grad- The convention, which drew or call 239-5473 or 391-0280. uating high school seniors of about 800 participants last year, Ka Lei Päpahi o Käkuhihewa Native Hawaiian ancestry inter- will offer workshops, training is a Native Hawaiian educational ested in hotel management and sessions and roundtable discus- organization consisting of cur- hospitality related fields who sions on a host of issues perti- rent and former teachers in the Photo: Kawika Tengan have been accepted to a two- or nent to Native Hawaiians. State Department of Education’s four-year program at an accred- To register, apply for a schol- Hawaiian studies program. arry Fuller was born on Ni‘ihau and later lived on Kaua‘i and ited college or university. arship or participate as a vendor HO‘ahu. After retiring as a machinist at Käne‘ohe Marine Corps For more info, call 923-0407, or exhibitor, call 521-5011 or Base, he ran a company called Standard Trading with his second wife, or visit the HHLA website visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ June, and traveled the world. at www.hawaiihotels.org. annualconvention.html. Kapa course “‘Anakala Hale” was a source of knowledge regarding life on Ni‘ihau, especially fishing, which was documented in a video pro- The Cultural Learning Center duced by ‘Aha Pünana Leo called Ka Hana Lawai‘a a Ni‘ihau that at Wai‘anae Valley’s Ka‘ala is available in many libraries. In it, he describes many unique fishing Construction training Hapa Haole Festival Farm will be offering a four- styles on Ni‘hau, including the use of kites to drop the ‘ulua hook into week kapa culture course begin- deeper waters. The Hawai‘i Building Industry Aug. 27 is the deadline to ning Sept 15. In addition to In one of his appearances on “Mänaleo” (‘Ölelo Channel 53), he Foundation was awarded a sign up for the hula and vocal learning how to make kapa, spoke of the “pä‘ina he‘e nalu,” or surfing parties, which were once $150,000 grant from the Office competitions at the 5th Annual students in the course taught held every October on Ni‘ihau and South Kaua‘i. He attended several of Hawaiian Affairs to prepare Hapa Haole Hula & Music by Kumu Dalani Tanahy will ‘Aha Mänaleo gatherings and shared his knowledge of fishing, the Native Hawaiians to enter the Festival, sponsored by the PA‘I also learn about kapa tool-mak- planting of sweet potato, roping and other activities unique to the construction industry through Foundation. The lively festival ing and the cultural significance people of Ni‘ihau, such as makaloa weaving. the foundation’s pre-apprentice- features keiki, adult and küpuna of tapa cloth throughout the ‘Anakala Hale is survived by his wife, June Kamioka-Fuller. He had ship construction career training group hula competitions, as well Pacific. one daughter from a previous marriage, Harrilyn Fuller, who passed program. As a result, full schol- as solo competitions in vocals, The classes will run Saturdays away in 2004. In the great Hawaiian tradition, he took as “hänai” arships are currently available Ms. Hapa Haole (age 18-25), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. many Hawaiian language students. One of them, Kawika Tengan, pro- to Hawaiians for courses at the Ms. Sophisticated Hula (age 15 – Oct. 6. The registration duced a moving video of ‘Anakala Hale singing his composition for Construction Training Center of 26 and above) and comic hula. fee of $150 includes materi- küpuna, to which several küpuna groups danced at his funeral. the Pacific. Preliminary competition will be als and supplies, with some Aloha nö... Applications for the held Sept. 8 at Kapi‘olani Park, scholarships available for Kapili Pü Scholarships are with finals Oct. 5 at the Hale students, teachers and other 01840_415334-KaWaiOla 5/18/07 5:01 PM Page 1

Developer gives up reclassification bid for site-rich Po‘ipü tract By Sterling Kini Wong | Publications Editor

Kaua‘i landowner may have shelved a development project Ho‘olakoHo‘olako PonoPono Aplanned for a 127-acre tract of land on the island’s south side that area residents feared would endanger the property’s fforor numerous archaeological sites. In July, the Eric A. Knudsen Trust withdrew its petition with DHHLDHHL LesseesLessees the state Land Use Commission to change the classification of the 127-acre property located in Köloa, from agricultural to urban. The reclassification was critical for the trust’s plans to develop a 203-acre residential community called Village at American Savings Bank is privileged to offer the Po‘ipü. Ho‘olako Pono loan program, which provides expanded “We decided that we have other projects that are more suc- financing options available to Department of Hawaiian cessful and that our time would be better spent focusing on Home Lands (DHHL) lessees. those,” said Stacey Wong, trustee for the Knudsen Trust. “We have no plans for the property at this time.” Sherry Broder, an attorney who represented OHA in the Ho‘olako Pono Loan Program Benefits: public hearings before the state, called the Knudsen Trust’s decision to pull its petition “a tremendous victory.” Conventional loans up to $625,500 “Many of these archaeological sites are from 1200 AD,” she 103% financing available (some restrictions apply)* said. “There’s just not many of them left.” The proposed development is located in Po‘ipü, in the district Fixed interest rates: Principal and interest payments will not change of Köloa, an area that once sustained a thriving Native Hawaiian community. The area’s rocky and dry landscape was used up Cash out refinances (some restrictions apply)* until the 19th century to grow wet taro, ‘uala (swee potato) and – no need to call out of state with sugar cane. A sophisticated irrigation system delivered water to Loans are serviced locally the Po‘ipü taro patches from neighboring areas. questions. A toll-free phone number is available for neighbor island borrowers Today, many of the archaeological remnants of the Hawaiian One-time-close construction loan settlement in Po‘ipü still exist, including house sites, rock walls and portions of the raised ‘auwai (ditch) system. The 127-acre site at the center of the dispute would have Here is what a couple of our Ho‘olako Pono customers had to say. allowed the trust to develop an additional 98 one-acre, single family house lots. According to the project’s proposed final Our Loan Officer, Lorie, was the best. She was always on it. She was environmental impact study, 50-foot buffers would be created good in explaining everything to us since it was the first time we were around each archaeological site, and preserves would be created around the larger archaeological complexes. buying a home.We are excited to own our own home, especially because The Kaua‘i County Council unanimously passed a resolu- we want to pass it down to our son.There’s nothing like owning your home tion recommending that the state not reclassify the property. for the first time. It’s like a dream. – Hansen and Sharilynn Requilman In addition, OHA and the Kaua‘i Historic Preservation Review Commission also came out in opposition to the trust’s reclas- We really appreciated the time they spent, the numerous appoint- sification petition. ments via telephone and in person.We were very amazed when we found out it would take less money to get into this home than we anticipated. education professionals. als and school and community And the monthly payment was within our budget, too.We’re having a For more information, call groups will have an opportunity block party to celebrate. 696-4954. to learn about the fishpond while – Joshua and Amy Kahula supporting restoration efforts. Volunteers will spend time Waikalua fishpond removing mangrove – an invasive Speak to one of our loan officers or apply online today. tree that traps silt and prevents 01840_415334-KaWaiOla What does an ancient Hawaiian water circulation in the pond. Oahu 593-1226 • Maui 872-4999 AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK Starr Seigle Advertising fishpond look like? How did our Depending on the tides, volun- Kauai 632-5050 • Hilo 933-7599 • Kona 933-8215 küpuna (ancestors) build and teers may also have opportunity Toll Free 1-800-272-2566 Ka Wai Ola maintain it? What kinds of fish to help rebuild the 350-year-old Issue Date: May 2007 were grown and harvested from pond wall. *Call us for details. 3 col., 5.4722 x 11 non-bleed the loko i‘a (fishpond)? Pre-registration is required, 4C ad Find out – and help out – at and volunteers will need to wear 5/18/07.ts a lä hana, or work day, at the covered shoes, sunscreen and Waikalua Loko fishpond in clothes that they don’t mind get- Member FDIC asbhawaii.com Käne‘ohe. On Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon, ‘ohana, individu- See BRIEFS on page 16 6 | ‘AUKAKE2007 HO‘ONA‘AUAOHAWAIIAN •• ENGLISHEDUCATION Youth leaders visit OHA By OHA education stafF ast month, about 35 students from don’t have to wait until you grow up.” the ‘Aha ‘Öpio Alaka‘i youth leader- After a presentation by Hawaiian Lship program visited the Office of Governance’s staff and youthful interns, the Hawaiian Affairs. The ‘öpio, or youth, in youth visited the various departments of the program, which is funded by OHA and OHA to learn about the agency’s own prob- administered by Nä Pua No‘eau: The Center lem-solving and policy-making strategies. for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian For two days the youth also visited ‘Ölelo Children, were from the islands of Hawai‘i, Community Television in Mäpunapuna, Maui, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i and were on O‘ahu where they learned to use ‘Ölelo’s TV stu- for two weeks to learn about community dio and equipment. Their media essays on ‘Aha ‘O¯pio Alaka‘i students visited OHA’s boardroom as part of their program, which teaches them about problem-solving concerns and problem-solving as part of water, land and cultural rights will be aired and leadership. - Photo: Sterling Kini Wong their training as future policy makers. The at a later date. purpose of their visit to OHA was to learn In addition, several of the older students the bigger problem of homelessness.” and written by Professor Larry Kauanoe how the agency serves the Hawaiian com- visited OHA’s morning radio program, The program ended with two Hawaiian- Kimura of the University of Hawai‘i at munity. “Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino,” to kükäkükä with hosts language immersion students speaking in Hilo. After being welcomed with oli by Brickwood Galuteria and Kimo Kaho‘äno. their native tongue. Puahala Nguyen of Students interested in ‘Aha ‘Öpio Alaka‘i Education Director Hau‘oli Akaka, they Wai‘anae High School student Dayzina Näwahïokalani‘öpu‘u in Kea‘au, Hawai‘i, should contact the program’s coordinator, were greeted by OHA Administrator Clyde Lawson shared how she was touched by said, “Külia i ka nu‘u,” or “strive to do Amanda Masuyama, at Nä Pua No‘eau, Nämu‘o, who appeared encouraged by their a site presentation on Mäkua Valley by one’s best.” Ikaika Lopez of Kula Kaiapuni 808-974-7678. Students need to be sopho- knowledge and awareness of the Native community leader William ‘Ailä. Fellow o Änuenue exhorted listeners by saying, mores, demonstrate leadership potential Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act Wai‘anae “Searider” Alika Kea stated that “Mai koho i ke alanui maika‘i ‘ole; e koho and participate or be enrolled in one of as well as OHA’s Kau Inoa initiative. the program opened his eyes to problems i ke alanui maika‘i,” or “don’t choose the the following agencies: Nä Pua No‘eau, Nearly all of the students plan to go on to in his community. He said of homelessness wrong path; choose the right path.” Both Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, college. The administrator encouraged them, at Mä‘ili: “You can see Mä‘ili beach now of them ended the program by chanting Kamehameha Schools, Nä Lei Na‘auao saying, “Hawaiian leadership is absolutely (after the cleanup of the homeless encamp- “Ua Ao Hawai‘i,” a chant premiered at a Native Hawaiian Charter Schools Alliance, essential … you can be a leader today, you ments there), but in a way we need to fix Hawaiian leadership conference in Hilo Alu Like or Bishop Museum. ‘ONIPA‘A The Hawaiian Bible Project A Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili’uokalani Is republishing the Hawaiian Bible online at �� BAIBALA.ORG �� Searchable text �� Digital images of pages �� Diacritical marks ÿokina and kahakö Church Service at noon Featuring Church Choirs from across O‘ahu Upcoming additions Choral Singing Groups from the �� Audio recording Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club �� Accompanying materials Ka Wai Ola O Na Pukani Leo under the direction of Nola Nahulu Contact us for more information Other Community Choral Groups and/or to attend a demonstrative workshop Hula Halau (808) 841-3373 ~ [email protected] Food Booths Informational & Educational Booths

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The Kawaihae Cave fight over the last seven years was never about protecting the iwi kupuna.

All claimants vowed, from the very beginning, that the iwi must be returned and protected. The real issue has always been the fair and equal treatment of all the Native Hawaiian claimants. “Protect the Iwi Kupuna” was a slogan designed to cloak Hui Mälama’s shameful lies.

SELF-APPOINTED KAHU Hui Mälama claimed kuleana saying only its members know the traditional rituals. Hui Mälama dismisses everyone else, including families, trampling their rights to mälama their own küpuna. Our tradition is ‘ohana comes first, and it was the families who preserved their traditions, passing them from generation to generation. Burial rituals varied from family to family, district to district and island to island. Our ancestors did not practice one identical burial protocol. How ironic that these self-appointed “kahu” ignore this fundamental element of our culture.

INVENTED PROTOCOLS Observers of Hui Mälama have long wondered the source of its “traditional” protocols. We now know. Hui Mälama made them up. Founder Olive Marie Kanahele, or “Aunty Pua,” admitted that she and her late husband, Edward Kanahele, created a set of protocols for reburials because they could find none that had been passed down through the generations. She told The Honolulu Advertiser (1/13/06) that “We had to really look at what the protocol would have been if we did burials initially.” Interestingly, Hui Mälama has used cheap, imported tapa and baskets for its “traditional” Hawaiian burials. In recent years, Edward Ayau and other members of Hui Mälama have used these invented rituals to cloak theft in righteousness and to build the mystique of a spiritual superiority that gives them power over others.

GOOD INTENTIONS GIVE WAY TO BAD Hui Mälama did good work in its early years and deserves credit for preservation of the Honokahua burials on Maui and actions to recover iwi kupuna. Sadly, that spirit has been corrupted, and Hui Mälama uses these early good deeds to rally support and cover their current misdeeds. Families have reached out to do the right thing by their ancestors and to rediscover their genealogy and culture only to be shouted down by Hui Mälama’s claims of absolute spiritual authority when it comes to traditional practices. Hui Mälama is quick to condemn Hawaiians who disagree with them as “colonized” or “Christianized” and non-Hawaiians as “racist.” In its attacks on other Hawaiians, Hui Mälama has enlisted the aid of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation. Instead of using its resources to protect Hawaiians, NHLC has become both a legal and propaganda tool for Hui Mälama as it has tried to marginalize and suppress other Hawaiians. How many Hawaiians needing legal help have been denied assistance because NHLC’s priorities have become so twisted?

FORBES COLLECTION The Bishop Museum held the 83 items from Kawaihae Cave and was legally and ethically bound to return them to the proper claimants under NAGPRA. But in February 2000, Hui Mälama took them under the lie of a “one-year loan,” never intending to return them, and further lied, saying the other claimants had agreed to the loan. Hui Mälama, and NHLC, stalled and abused the system for seven years to avoid being accountable. The Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts fought back and through the NAGPRA process, and ultimately the federal courts, was able to restore the rights of Hawaiians that Hui Mälama arrogantly claimed for itself. Hui Mälama wanted Hawaiians to think that they were fighting to protect the iwi kupuna. It claimed that the cave would collapse, the long sleep of the ancestors would be disturbed and the darkest of dark places violated. Recently, unsealed court documents tell a different story. Hui Mälama treated the cave as a common construction site. These “protectors of the küpuna” brought in a generator and even strung electrical lights deep into the cave. Pneumatic tools, epoxy, rebar and hundreds of pounds of concrete were poured in violating the cave. Rubble from the gulch was used, adding to the des- ecration. Hui Mälama even left unused cement and rebar with the küpuna instead of removing its ‘öpala from the cave, possibly thinking no one would ever know. Hui Mälama also intruded into Mummy Cave, disturbing the küpuna and even creating a booby-trap. They left Mummy Cave wide open – not even a drystack wall to protect the contents. Hui Mälama claimed that rangers from DHHL or DLNR were checking the cave, but never told them of the risk of being hurt or killed by the booby-trap. Is this Hawaiian?

INVENTED WORD: MOEPÜ Just as Hui Mälama invented burial protocols, it made up the word moepü, passing it off as a traditional Hawaiian word meaning objects buried with the iwi. But here again Hui Mälama distorts our culture for its own end. Hui Mälama attacks the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum as a racist white institution that has held sacred Hawaiian objects hostage. More invented history. It was founded by Charles Bishop in memory of his wife, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, who had left instructions to build a museum to house the treasures of the Kamehamehas for future generations. How ironic that while others are building museums to house the objects that they’re reclaiming under NAGPRA, Hui Mälama wants to doom our treasures to certain theft or destruction.

DOING GOOD OR DOING WELL? Always claiming to be an army of volunteers, Hui Mälama tapped more than $1 million in government and charitable grants, spent in part for personal and other unknown expenses of its leaders. When ordered to produce its financial records, Hui Mälama claimed they had been “lost.” A few found documents showed “charitable” expenditures such as $800 to Mr. Ayau for legal work, buying his meals, buying and cleaning his clothes and even covering his bar bill at the Phoenix airport.

INVENTED DESCENDANTS Hui Mälama founder Edward Kanahele claimed that his family was buried in Forbes Cave. Mr. Ayau now claims that a konohiki named Mahi was buried in the cave. What next?

LEARN AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF For too long, Hui Mälama has misled Hawaiians. A website (www.forbescave.org) has been created to make available to everyone previously sealed court documents, an expanded version of this article and other materials, to get to the truth of this matter and our culture. Why should you? You owe it to yourself and your children, and their children, and their children...!

– Ölohe Lua Aïwaïwa L. La‘akea Suganuma, President of the Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts.

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Disclaimer: This advertisement was provided to the Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts as equal time for an ad that was provided to Hui Mälama i nä Küpuna o Hawai‘i nei in the February 2006 issue of Ka Wai Ola. The views expressed in this advertisement are those of its author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. 8 | ‘AUKAKE2007 OLAKINOHAWAIIAN • •YOUR ENGLISH HEALTH Weight control: a matter of life and death

are overweight? Because being neously. There is no magical jog, run, lift weights or paddle ly and thoroughly, since it By Claire Ku‘uleilani overweight is killing us! alternative. a canoe. takes the brain about 20 min- Hughes, Being overweight is linked Finding the time to exer- Food choices and amounts utes to realize that you are Dr. PH., R.D. to the leading causes of cise can be a problem, but eaten are important. Drink eating. If you have a weekend death, namely heart disease, exercising with family mem- lots of water, instead of soda party, save calories during cancer, stroke and kidney ill- bers and friends at a gym for or sweetened juice drinks. the week. Then, at the buffet ative Hawaiians nesses. U.S. health experts an hour a couple times a week Choose lower-calorie foods, table, start by choosing lots suffer more chron- now predict that overweight can add relaxation and enjoy- and use sugarless or non- of salads and cooked vegeta- N ic illness and have children in the U.S. will not ment. (For years, I exercised sweetened products. Use bles before the higher-calorie shorter life expectancy than live as long as their parents at a nearby school’s track for low-fat or non-fat options foods. Drink water first and all other ethnic groups in and grandparents do. Given an hour before work every in meats, dairy products and between each party drink. Hawai‘i. What can we do that reality check, we as day.) Exercise makes weight salad dressings. This will Change is always challeng- to change these statistics? Hawaiians are compelled to loss happen more quickly, make a huge difference. ing, but it helps if you chart Which changes will bring do something to protect our and you will feel more ener- Eat lots of vegetables, changes and successes. Post the greatest health benefits? keiki from harm. getic, as fitness and health raw or cooked, since veg- a chart for constant feedback. The answer is easy: First of Obviously, managing and improve. etables are lower in calories And if you fall off the cam- all weight loss, and, a close controlling weight is not The body’s large muscles than other foods and con- paign, just pick yourself up second, increased physical easy. Many pitfalls and chal- burn the most calories, so tain fiber, vitamins, minerals and continue. activity. lenges result from modern focusing on exercises for the and other elements that fight Most importantly, start On average, Native “conveniences” available leg and arm muscles will yield against illness and early right away. (Although if you Hawaiians are the most over- today. But if you weigh the greatest results. Walking aging. Choose fresh fruit or have health issues such as weight ethnic group in Hawai‘i, more today than you did in is a great exercise, and all one vegetable snacks and avoid hypertension, diabetes, etc., although weight problems have July 2006 or 2005, it is time needs is a pair of athletic shoes fatty, sugary snacks. be sure to get your doctor’s increased noticeably among to look for ways to reduce to support joints in the feet Always take a moment to approval first.) In four or six all Americans. So why should calories or exercise more, or and legs. Get your doctor’s savor the flavor and aroma of weeks, you will be amazed at we change if most Americans preferably do both simulta- approval before beginning to the food you eat. Chew slow- the changes…promise!

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Marsh deal boosts renewal in ‘place of healing’

r. Chuck Burrows spent a day recently at lier this summer that formally resolved jurisdic- came to flood control and liability. tory birds and endangered native water birds ties in the future, similar to Elkhorn Slough the Ulupö Heiau and other sites at Kawai tional questions between the city and state. “They finally came to agreement on shared and was named a “Wetland of International Reserve, which has a visitor center with exhib- Nui Marsh in Kailua weeding, planting “What we are trying to do is to preserve responsibility, which they couldn’t agree to for Importance.” its, educational programs, walking tours and a and working the land along with inmates these environmentally and culturally signifi- several years,” Burrows said. While Burrows was an instrumental player in gift shop. Dfrom the Women’s Correctional Center, cant treasures,” said Burrows, president of The pact now makes it possible to seek getting the agreement and legislation approved, “We have ongoing educational programs (at while telling mo‘olelo, or stories, of the cultural ‘Ahahui Mälama i ka Lökahi (Hawaiians for millions of dollars in federal funds for the res- he didn’t attend the bill signing ceremony Kawai Nui) but not a place,” Burrows said. significance of these places. the Conservation of Native Ecosystems). toration of the marsh and for educational and because he was on the mainland. But until that future is realized, Burrows “It restores their dignity as a Hawaiian per- “This is what has given rise to our identity as cultural programs. One of the places he visited was the Elkhorn continues to work with the women inmates, son,” Burrows said of the women. “This is Hawaiians.” Besides ‘Ahahui Mälama i ka Lökahi, other Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, schoolchildren and other groups to maintain the another form of rehabilitation.” During a June 30 ceremony at Kaha Park, groups that pushed for the agreement include the largest tidal salt marsh in California outside marsh and its many archeological sites. The inmates’ transition back into society is Gov. Linda Lingle signed a bill that transfers Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation, Hawai‘i of San Francisco Bay, according to the Elkhorn At Ulupö Heiau, Burrows recollects the similar to the restoration underway at the marsh, control of a section of the marsh from the city Audubon Society and the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Slough Foundation website. efforts by volunteers to restore the plants that where both the environment and Hawaiian cul- to the state. The bill also sets aside nearly $1 Circle. The reserve, located at the center the Monterey were brought to the islands by the Polynesians. ture are also being revived. million for marsh management over the next “What we stress is that the government needs Bay coastline, provides habitat for hundreds of The work includes cutting back alien vegetation “It’s a place of healing,” the retired two years, money that will make it possible to to work with the community. There has to be a species of plants and animals, including more to grow taro and other crops. Kamehameha Schools science teacher and hire a biologist and two staff members. partnership,” Burrows said. than 340 species of birds, the foundation’s “Kawai Nui is a cultural kïpuka (oasis),” marsh restoration advocate said. The future The event also solidified an agreement Kawai Nui (“big water”) is the state’s largest website says. Burrows said. “If you don’t have that kïpuka, ‘Ahahui Ma¯lama i ka Lo¯kahi President Chuck Burrows points out restoration areas in Kawai Nui Marsh. looks bright, he said, for the continued renewal reached earlier in the year that settled questions natural wetland and an ancient freshwater fish- Burrows envisions Kawai Nui providing edu- that reservoir for the environment and for the Photo: Derek Ferrar of the marsh after a bill-signing ceremony ear- over who was responsible for what when it pond. The marsh provides nesting for migra- cational, ecological and research opportuni- culture, it will be no more.” Marsh deal boosts renewal in ‘place of healing’

A long-awaited land settlement between the city and state allows restoration work to move forward at Kawai Nui Marsh

By Crystal Kua Director of Communications

r. Chuck Burrows spent a day recently at lier this summer that formally resolved jurisdic- came to flood control and liability. tory birds and endangered native water birds ties in the future, similar to Elkhorn Slough the Ulupö Heiau and other sites at Kawai tional questions between the city and state. “They finally came to agreement on shared and was named a “Wetland of International Reserve, which has a visitor center with exhib- Nui Marsh in Kailua weeding, planting “What we are trying to do is to preserve responsibility, which they couldn’t agree to for Importance.” its, educational programs, walking tours and a and working the land along with inmates these environmentally and culturally signifi- several years,” Burrows said. While Burrows was an instrumental player in gift shop. Dfrom the Women’s Correctional Center, cant treasures,” said Burrows, president of The pact now makes it possible to seek getting the agreement and legislation approved, “We have ongoing educational programs (at while telling mo‘olelo, or stories, of the cultural ‘Ahahui Mälama i ka Lökahi (Hawaiians for millions of dollars in federal funds for the res- he didn’t attend the bill signing ceremony Kawai Nui) but not a place,” Burrows said. significance of these places. the Conservation of Native Ecosystems). toration of the marsh and for educational and because he was on the mainland. But until that future is realized, Burrows “It restores their dignity as a Hawaiian per- “This is what has given rise to our identity as cultural programs. One of the places he visited was the Elkhorn continues to work with the women inmates, son,” Burrows said of the women. “This is Hawaiians.” Besides ‘Ahahui Mälama i ka Lökahi, other Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, schoolchildren and other groups to maintain the another form of rehabilitation.” During a June 30 ceremony at Kaha Park, groups that pushed for the agreement include the largest tidal salt marsh in California outside marsh and its many archeological sites. The inmates’ transition back into society is Gov. Linda Lingle signed a bill that transfers Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation, Hawai‘i of San Francisco Bay, according to the Elkhorn At Ulupö Heiau, Burrows recollects the similar to the restoration underway at the marsh, control of a section of the marsh from the city Audubon Society and the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Slough Foundation website. efforts by volunteers to restore the plants that where both the environment and Hawaiian cul- to the state. The bill also sets aside nearly $1 Circle. The reserve, located at the center the Monterey were brought to the islands by the Polynesians. ture are also being revived. million for marsh management over the next “What we stress is that the government needs Bay coastline, provides habitat for hundreds of The work includes cutting back alien vegetation “It’s a place of healing,” the retired two years, money that will make it possible to to work with the community. There has to be a species of plants and animals, including more to grow taro and other crops. Kamehameha Schools science teacher and hire a biologist and two staff members. partnership,” Burrows said. than 340 species of birds, the foundation’s “Kawai Nui is a cultural kïpuka (oasis),” marsh restoration advocate said. The future The event also solidified an agreement Kawai Nui (“big water”) is the state’s largest website says. Burrows said. “If you don’t have that kïpuka, looks bright, he said, for the continued renewal reached earlier in the year that settled questions natural wetland and an ancient freshwater fish- Burrows envisions Kawai Nui providing edu- that reservoir for the environment and for the of the marsh after a bill-signing ceremony ear- over who was responsible for what when it pond. The marsh provides nesting for migra- cational, ecological and research opportuni- culture, it will be no more.” - - 12 | ‘AUKAKE2007 MALAMA ‘AHAWAIIANINA • CARING • ENGLISH FOR THE LAND

into volcanoes to generate Celebrating Wao Kele electricity. Environmentalists and Native By Crystal Kua hunting, gathering and religious Hawaiians protested against Director of Communications practices. OHA’s acquisition of the geothermal drilling in the the densely forested property native ‘öhi‘a forest, demonstra- ore than a year after marks the first time that ceded tions that resulted in dozens of the Office of Hawaiian lands have been returned to an arrests. The Pele Defense Fund, MAffairs acquired title organization representing the a group of Native Hawaiians to Wao Kele o Puna rainforest Hawaiian people. working to protect the forest, on Hawai‘i Island, OHA, The This month’s ceremony is also filed a lawsuit to stop the Trust for Public Land and the seen as the start of mending the drilling. state Department of Land and wounds of a tumultuous history In 1994, True Geothermal Natural Resources is celebrating for the rainforest, where remind- Venture announced that it was the rededication of the 25,856- ers of geothermal drilling still halting geothermal drilling, and acre rainforest this month. exist. Campbell Estate put the property “I think it’s going to be “This event marking OHA tak- up for sale in 2001. Eventually, chicken-skin,” said Lea Hong, ing title of the lands is an impor- the Pele Defense Fund sought Longtime Wao Kele activist Palikapu Dedman shares his love for the forest with OHA Land The Trust for Public Land’s tant part of the healing,” said the assistance of The Trust for Management Hale Director Jonathan Scheuer. - Photo: Derek Ferrar Hawaiian Islands program direc- Jonathan Likeke Scheuer, direc- Public Land, a national land agreement, OHA and the state Pele Defense Fund President tor, of the planned ceremony at tor of OHA’s Land Management conservation organization, to Department of Land and Natural Palikapu Dedman said when the the site. “I think (the dedication) Hale. “We see this as part of the acquire the land. Resources will initially manage deal was first announced. “We is going to signify a new begin- work to be done.” Most of the $3.65 million the forest in partnership, along are looking forward to working ning for this forest.” As part of a land swap with purchase price was covered by with neighboring communities. with OHA and DLNR to keep Wao Kele o Puna is the last the state in 1986, the Estate of $3.35 million in federal Forest “We took a stand for this this forest healthy and thriving intact large native lowland rain- James Campbell acquired the Legacy Program funding, with land two decades ago in the — it is our responsibility as forest in the state, where for property with plans to devel- OHA paying the remainder courts, and have never given much as it is our right to mälama centuries Native Hawaiians have op geothermal energy, which and gaining formal title to the up the fight to find a perma- this place that means so much to gone to carry out traditional uses steam from wells drilled land. Under the terms of the nent way to protect this forest,” our community.” ‘AUKAKE CALENDAR

NÄ HULA FESTIVAL port of the Läna‘i Cancer Fund will be Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Brittni MA‘O FARM BENEFIT DINNER Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12 held after the concert, at about 7 p.m. Paiva and more. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Sun., Sept. 2, 6 p.m. Hälau hula from across O‘ahu will 808-565-7503 or lanaiartcenter.org. Resort & Spa. Free. 808-930-4900. Noted chefs will create a menu using participate in this 65-year-old, non- MA‘O Farm’s organic products for this competitive hula festival, sponsored by dinner to benefit MA‘O’s education- the Honolulu City and County. Starts ALOHA FESTIVALS MÄLAMA PUNALU‘U EVENT al program at Wai‘anae Intermediate at 10 a.m. both days. Kapi‘olani Park Starts Aug. 24 Sat.-Sun., Sept. 1-2 School, which integrates agriculture Bandstand. 692-5118. Aloha Festivals is an island tradition, A two-day festival celebrating the birth- and Hawaiian culture. Hawai‘i State with two months of events on nearly day of Queen Lili‘uokalani, featuring Art Museum. $125 per person; spe- every island. The festival kicks off weaving, lei and drum making, and cial table rates are available. 808-696- MÄKAHA SONS on Aug. 24 with the investiture of the other cultural demonstrations, as well 5569. AT BISHOP MUSEUM O‘ahu royal court at Honolulu Hale as music, hula and food. $10. Events Thu., Aug. 16, 7 p.m. at 10 a.m. 589-1771 or alohafestivals. start at 10 a.m. on both days. Na‘alehu Moon, John and Jerome will close out com. baseball fields. $10. 808-929-8334. ‘IOLANI PALACE BENEFIT PARTY the Bishop Museum’s Moonlight Mele Sun., Sept. 9 summertime concert series. Bishop The Friends of ‘Iolani Palace will Museum, Honolulu. $20. 550-8457 or KONA SLACK-KEY FESTIVAL ‘ONIPA‘A CELEBRATION throw an elegant dinner party just like honoluluboxoffice.com. Sun., Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Sun., Sept. 2, 10 a.m. the ones Queen Kapi‘olani used to Started over 20 years ago as a tribute “Onipa‘a: A Celebration of Queen hold over a century ago. The Royal to the late slack-key master Gabby Lili‘uokalani’s Birthday” will Garden Party will feature Hawaiian HO‘OKENA ON LÄNA‘I Pahinui, the festival continues to fea- include a church service, cho- music, dancing, carriage rides and the Thu., Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. ture the best in kï hö‘alu: Ledward ral music, and food and educa- always-popular lawn games. $300 per Ho‘okena visits Läna‘i to play a free Ka‘apana, Michael Ka‘awa, Kawika tional booths. ‘Iolani Palace. 388- person; special table rates are available. concert at Dole Park. A walk in sup- Kahiapo, Dennis and David Kamakahi, 5051 or huiohawaiiponoi.org. 522-0822 or iolanipalace.org. LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE• ENGLISH MESSAGES ‘AUKAKE2007 | 13 Rights on the ropes Follow the money

Haunani Apoliona, MSW Rowena Akana is this: Why hide behind these other plain- Chairperson, Trustee, At-large at the July 13, 2007 meeting that none of Trustee, At-large tiffs? At least his ancestors were right up the OHA referrals who submitted applica- front about what they did to our kingdom. tions were recommended by him to serve on Hawaiians, press on, no matter that HISAC. it has been over 119 years that we have waited for the United States to rectify the USCCR mission injustice done to our nation by some of The USCCR website describes a six point its citizens. USCCR mission. One point of the mission is We have achieved, under the Clinton s the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to investigate complaints alleging that citizens n July 9, OHA received a letter administration, the acknowledgment of directing a predetermined, biased political are being deprived of their right to vote by written by H. William Burgess, a the complicity of the United States with Iagenda to dismantle civil rights? reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, Olocal attorney who over the years some of its citizens playing a role in the On July 13, 2007, the United States disability or national origin or by reason of has filed two lawsuits attacking Hawaiian overthrow of our kingdom in the passage Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) voted fraudulent practices. The mission also calls for programs. His first suit resulted in the of the Apology Bill. This bill sets up 6-2 to re-charter the Hawai‘i State Advisory the USCCR to study and collect information elimination of the requirement that candi- the process for recognition and repara- Committee (HISAC) to the USCCR. We relating to discrimination or a denial of equal dates for the OHA Board of Trustees have tions from the federal government for the applaud HISAC members of good intent who protection of the laws under the Constitution, Native Hawaiian ancestry. His second taking of lands without compensation. have stepped up to protect civil rights in and to appraise federal laws and policies with lawsuit unsuccessfully sought to disman- This bill – along with the report filed in Hawai‘i. respect to discrimination or denial of equal tle OHA and the Department of Hawaiian 1999 in a joint effort by the Interior and The 2007 HISAC members are: Amefil R. protection of the laws because of race, color, Home Lands. The interesting thing about Justice departments called “From Mauka Agbayani, Robert A Alm, Kheng See Ang, H. religion, sex, age, disability or national origin these two cases is that the majority of the to Makai: The River of Justice Must Flow William Burgess, Daphne E. Barbee-Wooten, or in the administration of justice. plaintiffs are the same. Freely,” which calls for the federal gov- Jennifer Benck, Vernon F.L. Char, Linda Mr. Burgess, in the past three years, has ernment to address the unfair taking of Colburn, Michelle Nalani Fujimori, Rubellite State advisory committees spent a lot of time and energy lobbying the lands from the Hawaiian nation and K. Johnson, James I. Kuroiwa, Michael A. The USCCR has 51 state advisory com- in Washington, D.C., against the Akaka also acknowledges the complicity of the Lilly, Thomas J. Macdonald, Kealoha K. mittees, one for each state and the District Bill. He has lobbied both senators and federal government – gives us hope that Pisciotta, Paul M. Sullivan, Wayne M. Tanna, of Columbia. Each is composed of citizens congressmen against the bill, calling it the Akaka Bill will one day pass. Jackie Young. familiar with local and state civil rights issues. racist. His zeal and enthusiasm to spread The passage of the Akaka Bill is the Fujimori, Pisciotta and Young are returning The committees assist the USCCR with fact the wrong message about this bill has next step in beginning to address the members, and Lilly was nominated as chair. finding, investigative and information dis- been unrelenting. No one works for free. wrongs committed by the United States Maka‘ala käkou. Past experience with the semination. The question should be: “Who is paying against the Hawaiian people. We cannot USCCR now signals the stage being set for Watch carefully, as majority members pres- Mr. Burgess to lobby against the Akaka and will not let Mr. Twigg-Smith and a majority in HISAC, and likely other state ently attempt to use HISAC as a tool against Bill and to file these lawsuits against his attorney, Mr. Burgess, or anyone else advisory committees, to promote a predeter- Hawaiian recognition and as a tool to dis- Hawaiians?” defeat the Hawaiian people again. We mined, biased political agenda to undermine mantle other civil rights and related resources, In his latest letter, which was sent to have survived as a people over 119 years, and dismantle, rather than protect, selected such as the U.S. Census data collection and Hawai‘i Maoli, Mr. Burgess is requesting and we will remain here on our ancestral civil rights. Several vocal and published oppo- reporting. Four concerns will be tracked: that Hawai‘i Maoli put five of his non- lands until the end of time. We will prevail nents of Hawaiian Recognition have been 1. Will the USCCR provide the public Hawaiian clients – Patricia Ann Carroll, against all odds. appointed to HISAC, yet vocal supporters with the specific selection criteria and proce- Toby Michael Kravet, Garry Paul Smith, were left off. dures used to recommend HISAC members for Earl F. Arakaki, and Thurston Twigg- Bias against the Hawaiian Recognition bill USCCR approval? Smith – on the Kau Inoa registration list. surrounded the January 20, 2006 USCCR 2. Will the USCCR document how HISAC Of these people, Garry Paul Smith is the briefing on the bill. The USCCR media advi- selection criteria and procedures are not biased, only one who is not named as a plaintiff in sory filed for the 2006 briefing, read: “USCCR and were the same selection criteria and proce- any of Burgess’s previous cases challeng- TO EXAMINE NATIVE HAWAIIAN dures applied to each state advisory committee ing Hawaiian programs. GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT.” re-chartered in 2006 and 2007? The last name on the list should be During the briefing, the proposed legislation 3. Can the USCCR demonstrate that viewed with great interest. Thurston was described by its critics as “racial bal- HISAC’s composition reflects the people of Twigg-Smith’s ancestors played a promi- kanization,” a mischaracterization of the bill Hawai‘i? nent role in the overthrow of our Hawaiian that has become a slogan of the bill’s most 4. Will future HISAC and USCCR agenda, government. This fact has been docu- right-wing opponents. Actual purpose lan- actions and outcomes consistently document mented in our history. Now, more than guage in the proposed Akaka Bill was ignored. efforts to protect and promote all civil rights 100 years later, we still see efforts to deny The facts were disregarded. In an April 5, 2006 and related programs? Hawaiians their sovereignty and their letter to USCCR, OHA registered concerns Our civil rights, our native rights and the right to seek reparations for lands taken in Subscribe Today! about the USCCR 2006 bill briefing process. resources utilized to promote, enforce and 1893 without compensation. What could 594–1888 The published briefing report was flawed, and preserve them are critical to all of us. Be Mr. Twigg-Smith be so afraid of that he www.oha.org yet Republican senators quoted it. informed and active in protecting all our civil is willing to lend his name in lawsuits In this round of appointments, USCCR Staff rights, visit www.usccr.gov and attend HISAC against OHA, DHHL and the State of Director Marcus, when questioned, replied meetings. 33/48 Hawai‘i? My question to Mr. Twigg-Smith 14 | ‘AUKAKE2007 LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE• ENGLISH MESSAGES Kälä küikawä (special money) Jeno Enocencio: Restoring the ‘äina and growing people Walter M. Heen ed that the Senate Appropriations Robert K. Lindsey, Jr. Trustee, O‘ahu Committee approved $153 million for Trustee, Hawai‘i and growing eggplant and kalo. We toured projects important to Hawai‘i. Of that the ranch and received lessons in incubating amount, $134.8 million will provide eggs, treating mite issues in rabbits and fun- for health, educational and social ser- damental organic farming practices. vice programs for Native Hawaiians, When I left Kalalau that afternoon, I OHA’s beneficiaries. Here is a list knew things were going to be well. This of some Native Hawaiian programs group of youngsters, raised on digital tele- receiving federal funding: vision, iPods, computers, DVDs and text ’m positive that nearly everyone • $14.2 million for Papa Ola n the gentle slopes of Mauna Kea messaging, were in very good hands. For has heard the term “pork barrel Lökahi/ Native Hawaiian Health Care in the ahupua‘a of Kalalau, you six weeks and six hours a day, they would Ispending.” It’s a criticism of the Systems; Owill find a quiet man, carefully surrender their technology-based gadgets practice by U.S. Senate or House • $34.5 million for Native Hawaiian pursuing a dream that comes in two parts: and get “their hands dirty.” The aloha and members of inserting funds in the education; to restore the land (mälama ‘äina) and to ho‘okipa extended by the Enocencios to us national budget to provide for services • $6.25 million for Native Hawaiian grow people (‘äina ulu) in accordance with strangers was surreal. or projects that are important to his or higher education; Kamehameha Schools Strategic Plan 2000- Four weeks later, I had a follow up her home state. Such funds are called • $1.5 million to Bishop Museum 2015. His hope for all who come to Kalalau visit with Jeno and a Vietnam War buddy, “earmarked” funds, and the practice for cultural and historical educational is that they will be nurtured by its spirit and Bert Imada from Kukuihaele, at Kalalau. has been subjected to heavy criticism programs; that their lives will be blessed with mean- It was Wednesday morning, July 12. We by many government observers and • $685,000 to establish an experi- ing, hope, purpose and achievement. talked story in the lee of a giant albesia, commentators. Indeed, there is rather mental tropical forest; and Jeno Enocencio (with son Jimmy and surrounded by a flock of New Hampshire, widespread clamor to discontinue the • $285,000 for a Hawaiian culture the ‘ohana) has been working steadily for Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock and practice. (I apologize for the rather and arts program. several years now building the infrastruc- Delaware chickens. While we talked, the loose translation in the title of this And, of course, the budget bills ture for his dream, Kalalau Victory Garden chickens clucked and cackled. We chatted article. It’s the best I could do with my include other earmarks that benefit the and Ranch (KVGR). He is its founder and about earlier times at Kalalau when Jeno limited knowledge of our language.) community as a whole, such as: architect. Kalalau is a verdant chunk of used to catch ‘o‘opu and gather ‘öpae in the The purpose of this article is to • $2.4 million for the Maui real estate with very deep, red, mucky, rich streams and no one envisioned that sugar, show how the practice of earmarking, Community College’s Rural Job soil, located in the vicinity of the old sugar as a commodity, would vanish from our particularly by U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Training Project; camps of Pueo, Wainaku, and ‘Amauulu in economy. We talked of his military service. Inouye, is highly beneficial to Hawai‘i • $20 million for emergency medical Hilo. Jeno was a point man with the Americal and Native Hawaiians. But, first, let’s services for children; It is Kamehameha Schools land, leased Division in Vietnam and was lucky to make acknowledge some of the criticism. • $46 million for school districts for more than 100 years by C. Brewer, it home. It was in Vietnam where he con- Some critics say that the practice impacted by dependents of armed on which sugar cane was grown until the nected with one of his best friends, Bert expands the budget submitted by the forces members and government 1990s, when Brewer shut down its Hilo Imada. Strange how two guys who grew up president and drastically increases employees; operations. Now, it’s Jeno’s turn to take on the same island met thousands of miles the national debt while adding very • $1 million to establish pharmacy Kalalau into the future. The desired future away from Hawai‘i in the midst of a raging little of importance to the nation as training at University of Hawai‘i at for Kalalau from his view is a place where war. He was once a police officer, the first a whole. But the argument assumes Hilo; cultural, educational, economic and organic (and probably only) Kanaka Maoli police that the executive budget is omni- • $2.67 million for brown tree snake agricultural practices will take root, where officer in Manhattan, Kansas. We talked of scient and includes every program or control; and people will gather to learn how to live off his life of service to others, particularly on project that is of importance to each • $700,000 to assist the state in deal- the land and lift up their spirits. Kalalau is a behalf of veterans, to youth on the Leeward state or each community. Moreover, ing with invasive species. pu‘uhonua in progress. coast of O‘ahu and now to eight young the executive budget is skewed in He invited me earlier this summer to people from Hilo. Of the eight who started, favor of programs that may be impor- If it were not for Sen. Inouye’s strate- visit Kalalau and be part of the launching seven made it through Kalalau’s Summer tant only to the executive branch. gic and determined use of the earmark- of the Alu Like Summer Youth Program at Camp. The one who didn’t had an “off the Finally, the function of Congress is to ing process, many activities and pro- Kalalau. The day was June 12. For Summer job” injury and could not continue. establish public policy and to use the grams that are so important to the well- 2007 on Hawai‘i Island, Alu Like had 400 Jeno knows it’s a new time. Youngsters budget to do so. As Sen. Inouye said being of our state in general, and Native young people sign up for summer work. respond differently today to advice, instruc- recently, “Lawmakers play a key role Hawaiians in particular, could not have KVGR took in eight students. The visit will tions and suggestions. The road can be in addressing the unique needs of their been established or continued. be one I will long remember. bumpy at times. But he knows aloha, ‘ohana, home state. Just because a funding So the next time someone grumbles Jeno and his right arm, son Jimmy, were ho‘omanawanui, ho‘olohe, ho‘omau, jus- request was not made by the president to you about the practice of earmark- very clear about rules, expectations and tice, fairness, faith in people and flexibility does not mean that the request is with- ing, remember that those earmarks pro- protocols with their new charges. They are just some of the old fashioned basics out merit.” vide sustenance and vigor to our entire emphasized work ethic, working together as which still work in this new age as he pur- Over the years, Sen. Inouye has con- state and to Native Hawaiians. OHA’s family, asking questions, putting in an hon- sues his dream. sistently provided immense benefits to primary function is to provide for the est days work and have fun while doing it. Mahalo to you Jeno and your ‘ohana our state through earmarks, and this well-being of our beneficiaries, and we He showed us the spot where one day a cul- for all that you did this summer in service year’s budget reveals he continues to thank Sen. Inouye for his use of ear- tural center will stand. We toured the garden to our young people. May your dream for do so. Sen. Inouye recently report- marks in our behalf. and received mini lessons in composting Kalalau be fulfilled. LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE• ENGLISH MESSAGES ‘AUKAKE2007 | 15

My Akaka Bill support statement OHA’s Läna‘i office blessing

Boyd P. Mossman Colette Y. Machado Trustee, Maui and despite clear evidence of U.S. Trustee, Moloka‘i and La-na‘i hula Lynette Ka‘öpüiki, is a relative involvement in the overthrow, annexa- of Aunty Elaine. tion of a foreign nation was achieved Opening a new office on Läna‘i not by the will of the Hawaiian people, with limited resources was a chal- but by joint resolution of Congress. lenge for Haunani Ching, a specialist In 1920, Congress recognized that with OHA’s Office of Board Services. Hawaiians deserved recognition of “I wanted to utilize as many Läna‘i their demise as a people and provided people and companies as possible,” loha käkou. Sometimes it lands for their rehabilitation. t has been 11 years since Läna‘i Ching said. “We made it happen by is difficult to explain why Today, most Hawaiians seek only kumu hula Elaine Ka‘öpüiki using various companies who had AHawaiians deserve to be fed- a degree of self-determination and to Iasked OHA candidates to remem- Läna‘i connections.” erally recognized to those who are not keep what they already have while ber Läna‘i. “What about us?” she The air-conditioning system was knowledgeable of the issues facing reconciling any remaining differences asked. “Although we are few in num- installed by Aloha State Refrigeration, us today. While chatting with some with the U.S. government arising from bers, we need help too. We are being whose employee Lucky Maltezo is Hawaiians in Utah, they suggested its complicity in the unlawful taking of forgotten.” With Aunty Elaine in from Läna‘i. The Maltezo family helped a one-page statement that could be the Hawaiian Islands. Numerous legal mind, it gives me great pleasure to Lucky pick up the equipment and take easily read by anyone interested in scholars concur that Congress’s passage report that OHA’s commitment has it to the office. Although the carpet was Hawaiian recognition. My response of the Native Hawaiian Government been fulfilled. shipped from Honolulu, the installer follows. Julian Kau prepared another Reorganization Act (S.B. 310) is with- The OHA Läna‘i office blessing was Felipe Magaoay of Läna‘i. such statement that I hope to publish in its legal authority and that therefore was held on June 29 at 5 p.m. at Setting up the office was a joint at a later date. Though not bulletproof, this issue is a political and not racial 850 Fraser Avenue. Kahu Marian venture by all. Sun Isle West of this statement tries to explain to the one. Passage would allow Hawaiians Kuuleialoha Kanipae presided over Honolulu was responsible for ship- uninformed the plight of Hawaiians in themselves to focus on the many prob- the blessing of the office. The maile ping all the furniture and worked with the face of a nation with many other lems they face today. lei were untwined and the office was Läna‘i Trucking in picking it up at the priorities. Hawaiians have welcomed all races officially opened for business. pier and helping OHA staff set up the to Hawai‘i, and all have embraced OHA Chairperson Haunani Apoliona office. OHA staff members Jennifer Native Hawaiian Government their adopted land and culture. It is spoke of the commitment to Aunty Chiwa, Joanne Medeiros, Joanie Reorganization Act S.B. 310 Hawaiians themselves who, despite Elaine Ka‘öpüiki and the people of Martinez and Ruben Walston assisted Hawaiians today are seeking to individual achievements, have suffered Läna‘i, while OHA Administrator with the office phones, computers and preserve their culture, language, cus- the wrath of discrimination, the loss of Clyde Nämu‘o shared how happy furniture. Even Billy Ching contrib- toms and their very identity from a their ‘äina (land) and the depletion of OHA is to be on the island. Deputy uted by installing the door sign, the well-financed and determined cam- their people and language. The prob- Administrator Ron Mun described doorstop and the door weather strip. paign to end their further legal exis- lem is much more than a mere super- some of the details associated with The dedication ceremony was suc- tence in the name of “equal rights.” In ficial attack on racial grounds but one the 11-year mission and how OHA cessful with the kökua of many peo- 1778, Captain James Cook identified aimed at the very essence of Hawai‘i, came very close to securing a loca- ple. Pearl Ah Ho, Läna‘i commu- the indigenous people of Hawai‘i as its indigenous people. Forced assimila- tion several years back. Fortunately, nity resource coordinator, was the “do “Indians.” In 1787, the Constitution of tion would mean the legal extinction Castle & Cooke was able to turn a everything” of the group. Moloka‘i the United States was signed, which of a once sovereign and independent former auto detailing shop into com- community resource coordinator Irene gave Congress plenary power over nation and people of Hawai‘i. mercial space for OHA to use as an Ka‘ahanui and staff members Hälona Indians who were the indigenous peo- Loss by Hawaiians of the ability to office that will serve our Läna‘i ben- Ka‘öpüiki and Kapena Johnston ple of the United States. In 1866, the address their significant needs in gov- eficiaries. worked hard in making the event a 14th Amendment was added to the ernment, health, education, housing, Castle & Cooke executives Mike memorable one. There were several Constitution providing “equal rights jobs, etc. would be catastrophic to all and Diana Schochet, legal counsel Läna‘i people who brought in des- for all.” The Kingdom of Hawai‘i was the people of Hawai‘i. Not only would Gary Yokoyama and project coordina- serts and helped with the set up. A big at that time an internationally rec- the economy suffer, but the loss of tor Mae Ulep joined in the festivities mahalo to Alberta De Jetley for the ognized sovereign nation and had in the basic fabric of Hawai‘i, its native and welcomed OHA to the island. beautiful plants and flowers she gath- effect several treaties with the United people, would cause untold harm to State Sen. Kalani English was thor- ered and used to decorate the outside States. every segment of society. Recognition oughly excited with OHA’s presence of the building with for the ceremony. By 1893, the Hawaiian population afforded by S.B. 310 is a multi-step on Läna‘i and was happy to be on Uncle Sol Ka‘öpüiki, a lifetime had decreased from over a half million process with federal oversight at each hand to witness the special event. Läna‘i resident, said it best, “at last to 40,000. A small group of Americans level. It is in tune with the Admissions The evening’s atmosphere was one we have our own, it’s for the best, for with the collaboration of the American Act of 1959 and the Apology Bill of of warmth, friendliness, excitement all the Hawaiians.” envoy and military caused the queen 1993 and is the least that America and genuine aloha. People visited Stop in to visit Pearl Ah Ho on to yield to the “superior power” of can do to reconcile with a wronged with each other, enjoyed the refresh- Fraser Street the next time you’re the United States. The total number of people and to avoid further injus- ments, walked through the office and on Läna‘i. Office hours are week- Americans in Hawai‘i was two percent tice. We humbly enlist your support listened to the lovely music while days from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. of the population; nevertheless, the for the last indigenous people of the enjoying the beautiful hula of Hälau Beneficiaries can also call the office at Republic of Hawai‘i was recognized, United States. Hula o Läna‘i Kaula, whose kumu 808-565-7930. 16 | ‘AUKAKE2007 LEO ‘ELELEHAWAIIAN • TRUSTEE • ENGLISH MESSAGES Trustee Dela Cruz’s amazing voice will be missed

John Waihe‘e IV island of Hawai‘i. Eventually, this drive the heat coupled with the conspicuous would not be getting sworn in. At that Vice Chair, Trustee, At-Large would lead her to political achievement nature of the whole affair had me feel- moment I regretted not having eaten as an OHA trustee in 2000. ing extremely nervous. breakfast that morning, as my vision The 2000 OHA Board of Trustees Each of us had been instructed upon became dim and my head dizzy. After elections were unique for several rea- arrival to stand at the board table behind the chairman exited the room to talk to sons. It was the first election following his/her designated seat to wait until the reporters, everyone remaining seemed the infamous Rice decision. Anyone Chief Justice arrived to swear us in. dumb with shock. I took a seat. could run or vote. The sitting board had And so we did. For nearly an hour we It was then that Trustee Dela Cruz been forced to resign and was replaced stood there in a manner that Trustee did the one thing that seemed natural to “Music is well said to be the speech of with governor appointees. Then there Stender would later describe somewhat her. She sang. angels; in fact nothing among the utter- was that elections challenge. tongue-in-cheek, yet rather accurately, “Put the dishes in the sink boys; put ances allowed to man is felt to be so Along with Linda, I was also elected as being “like a bunch of stupids.” The the dishes in the sink boys . . .” divine. It brings us near the infinite.” for my first term in that 2000 election. unexplained inactivity only magnified Suddenly I felt the oxygen return to The aforementioned bedlam that had my unease. Something was obviously my brain, and everything was put into –Thomas Carlyle, 19th century historian preceded it, as well as a subsequent not right. perspective. While we had experienced court challenge seeking to eliminate After what seemed like an eternity, I an unfortunate turn of events, it was will never forget the first time I ever Hawaiian entitlements altogether, had vaguely heard the rumblings of a small not the end of the world. Life would heard Linda Dela Cruz sing live. the newly elected board anxious to start commotion in the hallway foretelling go on. I For many Linda will be remem- working. The trustees-elect collectively the arrival of the then-acting Chairman And so it did. Along with Linda we bered for her incredible voice: the ha‘i decided that rather than wait until the Clayton Hee, with fully equipped cam- would all eventually be sworn in and be style falsetto that “struck a precarious investiture ceremony to take our oaths era people from the local news stations faced by the many challenges the office balance between strength and fragil- of office, we’d do it as soon as was following in tow. Combined with the would present us. And while Trustee ity.” Inevitably, it would establish her permissible by law. added heat from the camera-mounted Dela Cruz’s time at OHA will probably place in Hawaiian music history as On the morning of the big day, 21 lights, the thick smell of maile and be best remembered by her initiatives “Hawai‘i’s Canary” and gain her a Nä days after the general election, OHA’s pïkake in the air ceased to be fragrant, like the Native Hawaiian Registry and Hökü Hanohano Lifetime Achievement boardroom was packed with well-wish- and became nauseating instead. the Micro Loan program, I will remem- Award. ers. The abundance of people in close Taking a seat at the head of the board ber the auntie who was always ready For many, Linda will also be remem- proximity, along with my confining table, Chairman Hee informed us all with a song or joke to put things back bered for her incredible voice of a suit and layers of lei, had me feeling that at 4:30 p.m. the preceding day an into perspective. different sort: as an advocate for home- uncomfortably warm. While my col- election complaint had been filed. The We will deeply miss our angel and stead and Native Hawaiian issues on the leagues all seemed very composed, Chief Justice would not be coming; we the music she brought us.

this month. ‘Values’ essay CALLING KULEANA LAND HOLDERS BRIEFS The schedule of classes, which are free of charge, is as winners Continued from page 05 follows: The City and County of Honolulu recently estab- • Computer literacy: separate One teenager from India lished a real-property tax exemption for designated ting dirty. classes from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and another from the remote kuleana lands. The deadline to file a claim for the To register, contact Ka‘öhua on Mondays, Tuesdays and Himalayan nation of Bhutan exemption is Sept. 30 of the preceding tax year for at 843-1217 or e-mail Wednesdays, starting July 30, were among four teens named which the exemption is claimed. The exemption [email protected]. The 31 and Aug. 1; as winners of an essay contest fishpond is located just ma kai • Hula classes: Tuesdays, 6-7 sponsored by the Polynesian application form is available at www.co.honolulu. of Pü‘öhala Elementary School p.m., starting July 31. Voyaging Society in partner- hi.us/rpa/bfsrpp32.pdf. in Käne‘ohe. • Papa ‘ölelo (Hawaiian lan- ship with programs at the East- OHA also would like to hear from you to help guage classes): Thursdays 6-7 West Center and University of gather information that could assist in the develop- p.m., starting Aug. 2; Hawai‘i. In the “Values for Life” ment of laws in other counties that would exempt Free culture and • Intermediate ‘ukulele class- International Essay Contest, kuleana lands from certain land taxes. computer classes es: Mondays 6-7 p.m., starting students 14-18 years old were Aug 6; asked to answer the question, If you hold kuleana lands or if you want informa- • Oli (chant): Mondays 7-8 “What values are essential for tion on obtaining OHA’s assistance with geneal- The Native Nations Education p.m., starting Aug. 6. a world characterized by peace ogy verification for kuleana land tax exemption Foundation – a nonprofit pro- • Beginning ‘ukulele classes: and social justice?” purposes, contact OHA’s Kuleana Land Survey Call vider of Native Hawaiian cul- Wednesdays 6-7 p.m., starting On July 12, the contest’s Center at 594-0247. Email: [email protected]. tural workshops, computer Aug. 8; winners – Bhuwan Giri from Mailing address: Kuleana Land Survey, Office of literacy training, professional All classes are located at Thimpu, Bhutan; Jalnidh Kaur development workshops and a 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., Ste. from Ludhiana, India; Rosemary Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Ste 500, GED/CBSHDP diploma pro- 300-C. Owen from Cuyahoga Falls, Honolulu, HI 96813. gram – will be offering a num- To register or for more infor- ber of new six-week classes mation, call 536-2989. See BRIEFS on page 18 HO‘OHUIHAWAIIAN ‘OHANA • FAMILYENGLISH REUNIONS ‘AUKAKE2007 | 17

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

Aki/Kaiahua — The descendants of William the descendents of George Ferreira Sr. (born Kahalewai and Esther Kalani Mahi of Please join our ‘ohana in a week of fun-filled Wolfe. P.O. Box 19031 Honolulu, HI 96817, Joseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaiahua 1890) and Sarah Ho‘ohuli Kealoha (born Näpö‘opo‘o are invited to the Kahalewai activities in Hau‘ula at Kokololio Beach Park email [email protected] or call me at will hold a reunion Dec. 21, 2007, in Mäkua, about 1895) and two of their children: George ‘Ohana 2007 Family Reunion Aug. 15-18. (old Kakela). For information, contact Teddy 375-5278. Two separate reunions are in the Wai‘anae. In addition, a memorial service Ferreira Jr. and Edward Ferreira. George Reunion activities kick off on Aug. 15 at Kamai at 779-5536 or 833-3161 or email planning stage for next year. for Wilfred Kaanohi Aki will take place Jr. was born 1910 and died 1940. Edward Waimea Valley; then move to ‘Iolani Palace [email protected]. at Punchbowl Memorial Cemetary of the was born 1912, died 1979 and was married on Aug. 16; and Bellows Beach Park in Naehu/Saffery — I am seeking more Pacific on Dec. 21. For information, contact to Palmida Caetano. A reunion is being Waimänalo will serve as the reunion sites for Kauli‘a/Kapinao — The descendants of Sam information on Capt. and Judge Edmund Matilda Aki 625-0155 or Lu Ann Mahiki planned for 2008. For information, contact the last two days. For more info, call Noel at Kauli‘a and Mary Kaiahua Kapinao (a.k.a. Saffery (1806-1874), from England. He Lankford- 668-9006. Roz Solomon Kaplan at 808-575-5065 on 739-0979 or email noelkahalewai@hotmail. Pinao) of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i, have been planning had two wives, Kupuna Naehu and Waiki Maui or by email at [email protected]. com. Or contact Orrin at 585-0755 or email a large reunion in 2009 (the exact time and Kawaawaaiki Naehu (1828-1900), both Akina/Kalua‘u — There will be planning [email protected]. You can also get more location have yet to be determined). The from Olowalu, Maui. Edmund and Kupuna meetings held each month for the fifth annual Hose — The descendants of Charles and info at myspace.com/kahalewai_ohana. children of Sam and Mary include I (John), had one child, Fanny (born 1850). She ‘ohana reunion for the Akina/Kalua‘u family, Minnie K. Hose will be having a family Puni, Mary, Abigail, Pukai or Keohopukai had three children with her husband, John scheduled for July 14-16, 2008, at the Kïhei reunion, Sept. 1-2, in Hilo at Pana‘ewa Park. Kalaau — I am seeking information for all (Hannah), Pakanaka, Nawai and two hänai: Kaiaokamalie: Liwai, (born 1870 and mar- Community Center on Maui. The John and Their children include Henry Charles Sr., the children of James Kalaau (1868-1932) Agnes and Peter Akimo. A steering commit- ried Kaleiahilani Kaaikala); John Jr. (born Grace Akina ‘ohana will be spearheading the Herman, Carl and Hannah. Please bring a dish and Keohonui Kawika (1871-1991). James tee has been formed, and it will meet regu- 1873, married Rebecca L. Kaaikala and later 2008 reunion. Planning meetings will be on for the potluck and any updated information so Kalaau is also known as Keoahunui Kawika. larly over the next year on each of the four Maggie Pukai); and Levi (born 1879 and the second Saturday of each month. Contact that we could start a book. For more informa- Some of their children are: Jennie (married major islands. There will be a meeting on married Kini Akina). Edmund and Waiki had Bonny Kahawaii-Herbert at 808-879-5383 tion, contact Christine Hanohano at 808-987- Henry Paleka) and Helen (married Herman Oct. 6 in Kona, Hawai‘i Island, and another 12 children: Edmund Jr., (born 1850 and mar- or email [email protected]. The 7242 or email christinehanohano@yahoo. Holstein). Was there a Julie? Were there any in January 2008 on Maui. For updates, call ried Emalia Wallace); Henry, (born 1852 and reunion is for the descendants of Frank and com or Glen Kaiawe 808-896-9778. other children? Contact Herman Paleka at Ku‘ualohanui Kauli‘a at 358-4853 or email married Kahua Kaanaana); Caroline (born Rebecca Akina; John and Grace Akina; Alex P.O. Box 510112, Keälia, HI 96751. [email protected]. Please write 1853 and married Frank Rose); William and Violet Akina; Achuna Akina; and Auhana Hurley — We are planning a family reunion “reunion” in the subject of the email. (born 1855 and married Emily Cockett and Kalaua‘u. for all the ‘ohana of Pitt Franklin Hurley Kalama — We would like to invite all later Jennie Makekau); John (born 1857 and Sr. and Miriam Keaupuni. Children include relatives of John Kalama, who was born Lapaku/Kahihikolo — I am looking for married Lucy Kahaulelio and later Rebecca Oliwa Alapa Jr — We are having a ‘ohana Clarence Hurley, Jay Hurley, Pitt Hurley in Kula, Maui in 1811, to come to a fam- more information on my great-grandpar- Nahooikaika); Thomas (born 1858 and mar- reunion for the descendants of Oliwa Alapa Jr., Benjamin Hurley, Ida Hurley Hayselden, ily reunion in Kalama City, Wash. This ents. Joseph Kahihikolo (1872-1946) was ried Mary Luna (Kina)); Mary, (born 1861 Jr. (born 1853 in Kekaha, Kaua‘i) and his Daisy Hurley McGuire, Myrtie Hurley gathering will be held in conjunction with from Pelekunu, Moloka‘i. He married Annie and married Daniel Palena); Emma, (born wife Emily Pahuaniani Makakao (born 1854 Tavares, Bertha Hurley Osterman, Bessie the “Days of Discovery,” the 3rd Annual Kealoha Lapaku who was from Waialua, 1862 and married William Pogue); Anna in Kaupö, Maui) and their children Harvey Hurley, Stanley Hurley and Eleanor Hurley City Celebration, Aug. 24-26, 2007. For O‘ahu. They are the parents of my grand- (born 1864 and married Joseph Kealoha Oliwa (8/2/1872), Moses (1874), Alapa Hasegawa. For more information, email information, contact Gloria and Bill Nahalea mother, Elizabeth Keala Kahihikolo. I was and later Daniel Nahaku); Julianna (born (1876), George (1879), Ka‘awa (1881), Kamalani Hurley at [email protected] or of Kalama at www.alohaislandtreasurers.net told that Joseph and Annie had 23 children. 1865 and married Antone Freitas); Charles Nahiniu (1883), Ana (1/22/1886), Oliwa call 625-1486. or at [email protected]; Don Purvis, If anyone has more information regarding (born 1866 and married Emily Hawele Jr. (1888), George Oliwa (1/15/1890) and Kalama City councilmember at 360-673-4255 these individuals, please contact me, Kaiawe and Catherine Kauhi); and Emalia (born Wahahulu (1892). The reunion will be held Jarrett/Bruhn/Reeves — I am looking for or [email protected]; Zelma “Dubbie” Makanani, by email at [email protected], 1873 and married Lai Ernestberge, George in Utah (in Salt Lake City, Orem and Iosepa) the Hawaiian side of my family, whom I have McCloud at 360-491-7971; or Carmen or call 351-9452. Conrad and Nelson Kaloa). If anyone has Aug. 9-11, 2007. If you are ‘ohana and would never known. My grandfather’s name was “Bootsy” Kalama at 360-455-5136. any information on the following individuals like to attend our reunion, please contact Alexander Dowsett Jarrett, and my great- Lu‘uloa — Nä mo‘opuna of Samuel Lu‘uloa and/or their descendants, please contact me, one of our family representatives: George grandfather’s name was William Paul Jarrett. Kalohi — I am seeking all available ge- Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha Moloka‘i) Kaiawe Makanani at 696-0321 or by email at Ka‘aihue Sr. in Utah 801-225-7124; Tilley I have a family tree that has the last names nealogy information for the Kalohi ‘ohana are planning a family reunion for Aug. 30- [email protected]. Ka‘aihue Peck in Utah at polycraca@yahoo. Jarrett, Bruhn and Reeves, most extensively. I who lived in Häna/Honolua, Maui, between Sept. 3, 2007, at Aunty Loraine Lu‘uloa’s com; Kim Ka‘aihue in Utah at kmik@mitylite. would really appreciate any help in this mat- 1850 and 1899 or earlier. My great-grandfa- residence in Kapa‘akea, Moloka‘i. His daugh- Pali/Kalilikane — We are seeking the descen- com; Nettie Alapa Hunter in Oregon 503- ter, as I would like to meet my family. I never ther, James Kauakahi Kalohi Kalama (1880- ters are Elizabeth Chang of ‘Aiea, O‘ahu, and dants of Lizzie Pali (born 1872) and her hus- 838-6273 or [email protected]; or Nell Ava knew my grandfather and really want to meet 1929), applied for his marriage license in Alice Smith of Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i. His band, George Miguel Kalilikane (born 1871), in Hawai‘i at 293-5778 or nava@hawaii. anyone who knew him. If you have any infor- July 1899 so he could marry my great- sons are Paul Lu‘uloa of Moloka‘i, Thomas from Honua‘ula, Maui. Together they had rr.com. mation, please call Lani at 510-220-1916 or grandmother, Mary Ann Kahalewai Searle Lu‘uloa of Pearl City, O‘ahu, Walter Lu‘uloa nine children: Annie (born 1889); Margaret email [email protected]. (1876-1952), who was from the Honolua of Nänäkuli, O‘ahu, and Henry Lu‘uloa of (born 1890, married Manuel Soares Andrade); Baker/Lane — A reunion is being planned Ranch. Original marriage records in the Moloka‘i. His mo‘opuna are asking for all Edwin (born 1892, married Christina for the descendents of Robert Hoapili Baker Johnson/La‘amaikahikiwahine — We are Honolulu Archives showed his last name to the family members to submit updated infor- Bareuaba); Josephine (born 1894, married and Bernicia Kailiponi Lane. Robert Hoapili looking for the descendents of Ambrose Peter be Kalohi (James Kauakahi Kalama Kalohi). mation on names, addresses, phone num- Manuel Gomes Jr.); George (born 1897, mar- Baker’s genealogy can be traced back to Johnson and his wife La‘amaikahikiwahine Somehow, somewhere, his middle and last bers and e-mail, as well as pictures. We ried Mary Rezentes); Harry (born 1901, mar- Robert Hoapili Baker of Waikapu, Maui, and and their children John, Enoch, Anna names were altered. He went by Kalama are developing a family tree book for the ried Kaula Kaeo); Abby (born 1907); Violet Emma Kamakanoanoa Mersbergh. Bernicia Kahiku, Daniel, Lilia, Mele, Antone and after his marriage because their son and reunion. Contact Sam or Liz Lu‘uloa: P.O. (born 1908); and Edward (born 1912, married Kailiponi Lane’s genealogy descends from Pedro. Surnames in this family include, but my grandfather, Richard Kauakahi Kalohi Box 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; home Ellen Nakea). We would also like to invite the family line of William Carey Lane of are not limited to: Foster, Young, Stanton, Kalama (1900-1954), used Kalama. All of phone, 808-553-5787; cell, 808-294-8003, to the reunion as our guests the descendants Ireland and Mary Kahooilimoku of Mäkao, Char, Kealoha, Niau, Ferreira, Janicki, his children had that last name, including my e-mail, [email protected]. of the siblings of Elizabeth (Phillip, Adam, O‘ahu. This reunion will be held in September Mendiola, Bartholomew, Williams, Calvert mother, Stella Ululani (Kalama) Loughmiller. Lilia, Mary and Laura Pali) and George (Ana 2007 at Kualoa Regional Park and Kualoa and Apio. A reunion of the Johnson ‘ohana The Hawai‘i census showed grandfather Mamala-Mali‘ikapu and Louis-Makaalu Piho and Luisa Kehalia). To participate in the Ranch. No specific dates have been set at is being planned for 2008. For information, James and the Kalohi ‘ohana lived next door — I am looking for the Mamala-Maliikapu monthly ‘ohana reunion meetings, contact this time. For updates please visit http://web. contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at P.O. Box to the Kawananahopu Kalama ‘ohana in ‘ohana and the Louis-Makaalu ‘ohana. My Kaiawe Makanani at 351-9452 or by email mac.com/lokaikekauoha.katie/iWeb/Site. For 1291, Ha‘ikü, HI 96708, or by email at Häna. Further more, my grandfather James paternal grandfather, Charles Kaena Mamala, at [email protected]; David Kalilikane at more information, email Carol K. Rosa at [email protected]. was a witness to his sister Emaline Kalohi’s was born in Waimea, Kaua‘i, and his parents 668-0614; Keala Vasconcellos at 808-273- [email protected] or Lokai K. Kekauoha marriage in 1901 to a Kanohi and signed the were Paoa and Akalaina. We are looking for 6330; Barbara Tachibana at 293-1399; or at [email protected]. Call Carol Jones — The family of Eva Kapilialoha license as James K. Kalohi. When he died in the siblings of Akalaina Mamala. My pater- George Kalilikane at 524-4336. at 456-2279 or Kai at 671-1406. Jones Miller is currently conducting research January 1929, his sister Emaline verified his nal grandmother, Lily Wahinekapu Maliikapu on our genealogy. Eva Kapilialoha Jones death certificate as James Kauakahi Kalohi Mamala, was born in Waihe‘e, Maui, to Charley Rodrigues-Gaspar — A family reunion will Contrades/Holi — The mo‘opuna of the late Miller was born in Lahaina, Maui, to Mary Kalama. However, his obituary and his burial Maliikapu and Lily Wahinekapu Kai‘o. be held for all the descendants of Antonio Peter Contrades Sr. and Ruby Roselani Holi Pi‘imoku Jones in 1896. Her grandparents records at the O‘ahu Cemetery in Nu‘uanu We are looking for her siblings and the sib- Rodrigues Gaspar and first wife, Ha‘aha‘a will be having an ‘ohana reunion gathering were L.B. Jones and Pi‘imoku Jones. She showed his name as James Kauakahi Kalama lings of both parents. My maternal grandfa- Lukela, and second wife, Kalama (Anna at Lydgate Pavillion Park Aug. 3-5, 2007, also had a sister named Mae. She also had Kalohi. I would appreciate any kökua from ther was Antone Kaonohiokala Louis Jr. His Kalama). It will be held on Moloka‘i, Aug. on Kaua‘i. The children of Peter Contrades two uncles named William Jones and Paul the Ho‘ohui ‘Ohana readers who can set me father was Antone K. Louis Sr., also known 31-Sept. 3, 2007. The exact location will and Ruby R. Holi are Myrtle M. Napoleon, Jones of Lahaina. She married Eassie Miller straight on my dilemma. Contact me, Danny as “Akoniliilii,” who was born in Honolulu be announced later. For information, con- Peter Contrades, Ervin A.H. Contrades in Honolulu in 1911. All contact with this Kalama, by email at drkalama@comcast. and resided in the Liliha area. His mother was tact Nanamae (Ziona) Puailihau at 808-567- Sr., Waldamar J. Contrades Sr., Daniel W. family has been lost, and we are very inter- net or call me at 801-825-5436. Sarah Agnes Makaalu, also known as Aunty 6440 or email [email protected]; or Carolyn Contrades Sr., Joseph B. Contrades, Imogene ested in learning more about our beloved Mokulani, who was born in Waipi‘o Valley, Rodrigues Takeuchi at 808-553-5441 or B. Richards, and Alicia K. Fernandez. grandmother’s family. If anyone could kökua Kamai — We are planning a family reunion Big Island, where her family was from. I am email [email protected]. E komo mai. For information, contact us with any information, it would greatly for all the ‘ohana of Joseph Kanamu Kamai looking for information on my grandfather’s Luana Soares at 822-4597 or email luana. be appreciated. Please email Ann Hewett at and Mary Kaihe, scheduled for Aug. 16- siblings and his parents’ siblings. Our fam- Zablan — A reunion picnic will held for [email protected]. inuulu @yahoo.com or call 554-5232. 22, 2007, on O‘ahu. The children of Mary ily names are: Mamala, Maliikapu, Kai‘o, the Zablan ‘ohana on Sat., Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-5 and Joseph Kamai are Charlie Sr., Joseph Kuwehie, Kaehuaea, Louis and Makaalu. If p.m. near the first bathroom at Magic Island. Ferreira/Kealoha — We are looking for Kahalewai — The descendants of Pilipo Sr., Ezekiel Sr., Moroni and Louie Kamai. you have any information, contact me at Poni Contact Auntie Leatrice Zablan at 734-4779. - 18 | ‘AUKAKE2007 MAKEKEHAWAIIAN • THE MARKET• ENGLISHPLACE

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