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the projector as well as the laptop Nämu‘o unveils CCN, the to somebody who says, ‘I’m will- ing to host a meeting.’ The only Community Consultation Network requirement is that you must have an Internet connection.” By Blaine Fergerstrom The first initiative tackled via Board of Trustees Ka Wai Ola staff the CCN will be a discussion on nation building. ffice of Hawaiian Affairs Other components of the CCN Administrator Clyde are the Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino radio Haunani Apoliona, MSW ONämu‘o unveiled OHA’s network; OHA’s web site, oha. Chairperson, Trustee, At-large plans for better communicating org; OHA’s Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha Tel: 808.594.1886 with constituents, which he out- television show; Pacific Network Fax: 808.594.1875 lined during the Oct. 23 keynote TV, an Internet television net- Email: [email protected] address at the Association of work; and Ka Wai Ola newspaper, Hawaiian Civic Clubs convention which, Nämu‘o announced, will Walter M. Heen Vice Chair, Trustee, O‘ahu on Kaua‘i. “We will use all media soon begin publishing a monthly Tel: 808.594.1854 venues at our disposal” to commu- OHA Administrator Clyde Na¯mu‘o introduces remote video conference guests in the OHA board- electronic edition. nicate with our Native Hawaiian During his speech, Nämu‘o also Fax: 808.594.0210 room during a demonstration of the CCN at the 49th annual Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Email: [email protected] beneficiaries, said Nämu‘o. convention held on Kaua‘i in October. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom discussed other OHA initiatives. The new initiative is called He announced that “100,000 peo- Rowena Akana the Community Consultation people in their homes. Where are up remote meetings between OHA ple have signed up for Kau Inoa, Trustee, At-large Network, or CCN. “When we we most comfortable? Where can officials and the Hawaiian commu- more or less.” want to contact our constituents we really speak our minds?” he nity via video conferencing over Nämu‘o also talked about the Tel: 808.594.1860 Fax: 808.594.0209 across Hawai‘i and on the conti- asked. “Where we live.” the Internet. During the keynote state of OHA’s limited liabil- Email: [email protected] nent, it hasn’t always been easy,” “If you live in Waimänalo and on Kaua‘i, Nämu‘o held a live vid- ity corporations and the properties he said. “Community meetings you want to have a video confer- eoconference with a group in the they manage, Makaweli Poi and Donald B. Cataluna don’t always bring out everyone,” ence meeting or conversation, OHA OHA boardroom in Honolulu. Waimea Valley. He explained the Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau so the agency came up with CCN. will help set it up,” Nämu‘o said. “We will actually mail equip- See CCN on page 10 Tel: 808.594.1881 “This CCN is an attempt to reach One goal of the CCN is to set ment from O‘ahu that includes Fax: 808.594.0211 Email: [email protected]

appealed to the nation’s high court, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled Robert K. Lindsey Jr. U.S. Supreme Court to asking it to overturn a unanimous correctly,” said OHA Chairperson Trustee, Hawai‘i January ruling by the Hawai‘i Haunani Apoliona. “We firmly Tel: 808.594.1855 Supreme Court that barred the stand behind the state Supreme Fax: 808.594.1883 hear ceded lands case state from selling ceded lands Court’s opinion, which says the Email: [email protected] OHA, attorneys until Native Hawaiian claims to state should keep the ceded land those lands have been resolved. trust intact until Native Hawaiian Colette Y. Machado confident law is In its decision, the state Supreme claims to these lands are settled.” Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i on their side Court relied heavily on the 1993 She added, “OHA will continue Tel: 808.594.1837 Apology Resolution, passed by its tireless efforts to protect and Fax: 808.594.0212 By Lisa Asato Congress and signed by then-Pres- defend the rights and entitlements Email: [email protected] Public Information Specialist ident Bill Clinton – apologizing of its beneficiaries – the Native Boyd P. Mossman Osorio Bennett for the United States’ role in the Hawaiian people.” ith oral arguments in illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian A ruling is expected by June Trustee, Maui a ceded lands case Kingdom in 1893. The case stems 2009. Tel: 808.594.1858 Wheaded for the U.S. are resolved. “I have a lot of faith from a 1994 lawsuit to stop the In a statement issued Oct. 1, state Fax: 808.594.1864 Supreme Court likely in January in our attorney, (William) Meheula. sale of two parcels on Maui and Attorney General Mark Bennett Email: [email protected] or February, Jonathan Osorio, one And I have faith in the justice of Hawai‘i Island of about 1,500 said Congress did not bar the sale of four individual plaintiffs in the our position. Those lands are ours. acres of ceded lands. of ceded lands in the Apology Bill. Oz Stender 1994 case along with OHA, reaf- Ceded lands are stolen lands.” Ceded lands refer to lands taken “Congress had expressly granted Trustee, At-large firmed his belief that the state Osorio, a professor at from the Kingdom of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i that right in the 1959 Tel: 808.594.1877 should not sell ceded lands. the University of Hawai‘i’s following the overthrow, which Admission Act,” he said. Fax: 808.594.1853 “If the U.S. Supreme Court Kamakaküokalani Center for eventually made their way into “Hawai‘i’s ceded lands are held Email: [email protected] decides to hear a case, they’re Hawaiian Studies, said he hopes state control. The Admission Act, by the state for the benefit of all going to hear a case, and what we to fly to Washington, D.C., to which admitted Hawai‘i as a state, of Hawai‘i’s citizens, and for a John D. Waihe‘e IV need to do is prepare ourselves,” attend the court’s review of the spells out that 1.4 million acres of number of purposes, including for Trustee, At-large Osorio said, following the high case. Other individual plain- ceded lands be held in trust by the the betterment of the conditions of Tel: 808.594.1876 court’s Oct. 1 decision to hear a tiffs in the case are Pia Thomas state for five purposes, including native Hawaiians,” Bennett said. Fax: 808.594.0208 case regarding the state’s ability Aluli, Charles Ka‘ai‘ai and Keoki the betterment of the conditions of “We believe that prudent man- Email: [email protected] to sell ceded lands before Native Kamaka Ki‘ili. Native Hawaiians. Hawaiians’ claims to those lands Earlier this year, the state “We continue to believe that See court on page 10 4 | Nowemapa2008 NU¯HOU • NEWS Inaction on Kahana Valley evictions spurs to jubilation – at least for a day

By Liza Simon discuss the state’s position with of preservation, the state purchased Public Affairs Specialist the families of Kahana Valley, who the land from a private owner in hunt, fish and farm the lushly veg- 1970 and established Ahupua‘a O ust after dawn on Oct. 27, etated ahupua‘a of their ancestors Kahana State Park. A bid by the val- a police car turned into the but are not eligible to enter into any ley’s original families to remain, led Jentrance of the Ahupua‘a O new lease agreements for valley lots a state task force to create a cultural Kahana State Park. A tense mur- under state law governing the park. preserve “living park.” Legislative mur of “here we go again” rippled “It’s been the tactic to try to wear funds in 1987 established a subdivi- through the crowd of more than 200 us down, because we are standing sion in the park for Kahana families. gathered to support the six families in their way of a public park plan, They were offered leases and low- on notice from the state Department but they don’t even have anything interest loans for home-building of Land and Natural Resources to to show us when we say show with the stipulation that in place of Word of possible eviction sparked support rally for Kahana ‘Ohana including these sign wavers vacate the Windward O‘ahu park us the master plan,” said potential lease rent they contribute 25 hours on Kalaniana‘ole Hwy. - Photo: Liza Simon because their residences there are evictee Ervin Kahala, referring to of labor per month to providing the without leases or permits. DLNR, which oversees the valley. living park with interpretive ser- lease agreements in the makai area private, residential leases in the park As it turned out, HPD was there on “What’s happening here is bad for vices for the public. not part of the original subdivision. after 1993. an unrelated complaint and DLNR all Hawai‘i. How can anyone trust Under these conditions, 31 leases DLNR Chairperson Laura “With the enactment of Act 5 by would not be evicting anyone that government when they come and were issued for lots in the mauka Thielen said in a written statement the state Legislature in 1987, the state day. State Rep. Colleen Meyer do as they please with the land that portion of Kahana Valley. Three Oct. 24 that new leases could not be sought to accommodate families with (R-Lä‘ie, Hau‘ula, Punalu‘u), who never belonged to them to begin have since gone into default and issued. “Kahana is a public park set ties to Kahana, but it was not the arrived in the early morning hours to with?” 28 leases remain intact. At issue aside for all the people of Hawai‘i, intent of the state or Legislature to join supporters, told the crowd that Throughout the 1960s, commer- now, however, are the residences of and therefore the law doesn’t permit provide housing for all those in future DLNR Chairperson Laura Thielen cial developers expressed interest six families – most of them ‘ohana any new private residential leases,” generations,” she said. would put the planned eviction on in bringing large-scale development of the original valley leaseholders, she said, citing Act 5, which ended hold until she had the chance to to Kahana Valley. In the interests who constructed homes without the state’s authority to issue new See eviction on page 11

Native Hawaiian groups, lawmakers offer views of global issues By Liza Simon cated for Kanaka Maoli input in Public Affairs Specialist bringing down soaring energy costs that are adding to the nation’s eco- hile it was not planned nomic slide. “We should be incor- to be a dominant theme, porating more Native Hawaiian Wfallout from the world solutions when it comes to clean economic crisis came under exam- energy,” said Rep. Mina Morita ination at the Policy Roundtable (D-Hanalei, Anahola). “Annually, and Town Hall that capped off the we are sending $7 billion out of seventh annual Native Hawaiian state to pay for energy, when we Convention organized by the could be transitioning to solar Council for Native Hawaiian power, setting the example for Advancement. The purpose of the other states and, at the same time, Oct. 2 roundtable was to pres- recirculating more money inside ent state lawmakers with Native the state,” said Morita, adding Hawaiian policy recommendations that she would call for a tax in by CNHA’s 90 member organi- the upcoming legislative session zations. However, many speak- to fund energy programs. Morita ers drew connections between the added that families would save initiatives they were prepared to in long run if Hawai‘i becomes discuss and the breaking news energy independent. about turmoil in the nation’s bank- At the annual Native Hawaiian Convention, a panel discussion with state lawmakers ranged from energy solutions to the pending U.S. Supreme Lawmakers strongly agreed that ing system and the fact that the Court review of the state’s ability to sell ceded lands. From left are: Sens. Russell Kokubun, Colleen Hanabusa, Jill Tokuda, J. Kalani English and maintaining a decent standard of U.S. House of Representatives that Rep. Mina Morita. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom living in Hawai‘i is contingent on day was sitting down to debate approved. state is to be successful despite the Hawai‘i Convention Center. prudent land use policy. “The idea a proposed $700 billion bailout “Definitely there was a consen- hard times we are now facing,” One audience member brought that our land mass is both pre- of failed U.S. financial institu- sus that we as Hawaiians need to said CNHA director Robin Danner, up sustainability initiatives as key tions, which President Bush later be proactive and engaged if the who moderated the discussion at Native Hawaiian issues and advo- See global on page 11 
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for access to sacred sites and to Defense Department releases draft protocol conform to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation for Native Hawaiian consultation Act before any ground-disturbing activity gets under way. Comment urged week of Nov. 16-22. care for iwi. new construction, modification of The draft protocol is available by Dec. 8, meet- OHA Administrator Clyde This approach has been working training sites, the management of online at denix.osd.mil/portal/page/ Nämu‘o urges comments on the with American Indians and Alaska properties of religious and cul- portal/denix/environment/NA. ings planned for draft protocol from Hawaiian Natives, and OHA believes it can tural importance, the protection of For questions, contact David November organizations, families and indi- help to prevent poor planning and sacred sites, and the disposition of Sanborn, Department of Defense viduals before Dec. 8. lack of cultural awareness or insen- cultural items. senior tribal liaison at phone, 703- By T. Ilihia Gionson Nämu‘o points out that this sitivity motivated by expediency The draft protocol sets defini- 604-1773; fax, 703-607-4237; and Publications Editor protocol is different because it that has resulted in community tions for which Native Hawaiian e-mail, [email protected]. brings consistency in consulta- kaumaha, loss of important cul- organizations may be consulted Send comments by e-mail he U.S. Department of tion across military branches, sig- tural areas, disrespect of ancestral and it directs the military to man- or mail to: Mr. David Sanborn, Defense has released a nificantly increases emphasis on remains, litigation, costly changes age Hawai‘i lands and resources DoD Senior Tribal Liaison, 1225 Tdraft protocol to guide the early and frequent communication and delays. in a way that is aligned with the S. Clark St., Crystal Gateway 2, department and branches of the between Department of Defense The Deparment of, which uses goals of Native Hawaiian organi- Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22202. military in consulting with Native and the Hawaiian community to about a quarter of the land on zations that preserves and protects Or send comments to Ms. Martha Hawaiian organizations and indi- effectively achieve outcomes that O‘ahu as well many areas on the resources. OHA and Hui Mälama Ross, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, viduals on proposed actions that satisfy both the department and neighbor islands, has come under I Nä Küpuna O Hawai‘i Nei are 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 500, may affect cultural properties, Hawaiians, who work to maintain fire repeatedly for being insensi- named as such organizations in Honolulu, HI 96813. Her e-mail is resources and practices. Comments and sustain Hawaiian cultural sites tive to Native Hawaiian concerns. the protocol. [email protected]. are sought by Dec. 8 and meet- and practices, preserve historic Under the protocol, consulta- The draft protocol also directs Check oha.org for updates on the ings are tentatively planned for the points of interest and respectfully tion may be used for land cleanup, branches to make allowances planned community meetings.

In the past few months, however, extensive memoirs. Perhaps not In toughening economic times, Pälolo Hutchison said the agency has been unlike his ancestor, Hutchison finds besieged by a new type of request: that the most rewarding part of his nonprofit delivers help to job seekers “People are coping with lay-offs. MAAC duties involves dispelling Some haven’t had to look for a job fears. “You have older people who By Liza Simon in decades. Some are just out of have been out of the job market for Public Affairs Specialist high school and they don’t know decades and they’ve never touched what skills they need for the jobs a computer keyboard. It’s a big step ften no more than the they want.” for many to come in here, sit down touch of a helping hand As a result, MAAC has begun at this new computer. We tell them: Ois needed to turn a life to offer a series of job-readiness ‘Trust yourself. The computer is around. Cynics may disagree, but classes, with grant support from just a dumb machine, but you have it’s a creed put into daily action at OHA. (See box). The free sessions the brain power to succeed.’ ” the Mutual Assistance Association teach job-interview etiquette, résu- Center, a Pälolo nonprofit whose mé writing and other skills – all flagship computer literacy pro- with a hefty component of com- Job-readiness grams – and newly added work- puter training. One feature that workshops shops for job seekers – unfold Hutchison believes will be espe- daily on the second floor of a cially helpful to job seekers of all Free workshops will cover modest cinder-block building next ages is a MAAC letter of recom- dress, etiquette, résumé to the public swimming pool. mendation, presented to anyone preparation, completing a The space was once an infor- who completes the sessions. job application, employer mal community center, but MAAC Teacher and education director Jennifer Yasutake makes computer literacy classes fun for the But even as state unemployment expectations, and practice for staff obtained grants in 2002 to keiki at the Mutual Assistance Association Center. - Photo: Liza Simon rates rise, Hutchison and staff remain job interviews. Refreshments convert it into a bustling place unflaggingly optimistic. He praises will be served. For informa- of learning with a bank of 40 computer-based learning projects. doors are from families with bare- teacher Jennifer Yasutake’s enthu- tion on future workshops, computers and a professional MAAC executive director ly have enough money for food, siasm for helping students, noting call 737-9633, email palolo staff whose salaries are funded Milton Hutchison watches the let alone a personal computer,” that she’s licensed to teach in the [email protected] or visit in part by OHA. Teachers include scene and notes that Yasutake’s said Hutchison, adding that com- public schools but evidently finds the palolomaac.com. Jennifer Yasutake, who on one rapport with students is just right puter illiteracy is a primary barrier MAAC mission a reward in itself. As Mon., Nov. 3, 10 and particular morning is prompting for MAAC’s focus on delivering to escaping poverty. “Today even for Hutchison, the helping-hand spir- 17, 10 a.m.-noon about two dozen students to wave technology skills to low-income entry-level jobs such as cashiering it runs in his family: his great uncle and 6:30-8:30 p.m. their hands in the air in response to Pälolo Valley residents, including require some knowledge of com- Ambrose Hutchison served Hansen’s Mon., Nov. 24, 10 her questions about coral reef pro- many Native Hawaiians. “Many puters, so this is why MAAC has disease patients at Kalaupapa and a.m.-noon only tection – a prelude to one of many people who come through our gone in this direction.” documented his experiences in Ki‘i‘oni‘oni • film Nowemapa2008 | 7

Mark Towill, who hopes to sail with the Ho¯ku¯le‘a on its proposed circumnavigation of the globe, was one of 15 crew members whose Transpac journey was documented in film. - Photos: Courtesy of Morning Light

Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawai‘i documents the desecration of Hawai‘i, from the displacement of iwi you can’t just walk away from it. You’re ku¯puna to military training on sacred grounds.- Photo: Courtesy of Anne Ke‘ala Kelly Epic adventure forced to deal with it.” Now 20 and a sophomore at Brown Hawaiian waterman University, Towill was an 18-year-old Hawaiian wake-up call Punahou senior during filming – the young- sails onto the silver est of the 15 crew members whose ages review Hawaiian land and displacement of Native screen ranged up to 23 years old. Hawaiians in the homeland. Auwë. An experienced leader as Five years ago, Noho Hewa began as By Lisa Asato captain of his high school Noho Hewa: a project looking at the militarization of Public Information Specialist kayaking and sailing The Wrongful Hawai‘i. “But as a Hawaiian, I don’t look teams, Towill said he was Occupation at anything as separate issues. Our collec- hen you grow content to take a support- of Hawai‘i tive issues are one narrative,” said Kelly, up paddling, ing role aboard the 52-foot By Anne Kea‘la Kelly whose film premiered at this year’s Louis Wkayaking and sloop Morning Light. “I Run time: 70 min. Vuitton Hawai‘i International Film Festival sailing and having mas- just tried to be a team and won the Halekülani Golden Orchid ter navigator Nainoa player and do what was For information and Award for documentary feature. Thompson as a fam- best for the team,” he upcoming screenings, ily friend and mentor, it’s said. “Obviously I was the Native Hawaiian filmmaker safe to say that the ocean youngest so I wasn’t going visit nohohewa.com. Anne Ke‘ala Kelly shares will be your life, or at to be in a leadership role, some mana‘o with the least a big part of it. but sometimes leading is View the trailer at youtube. audience at a showing Such is the case for knowing when to follow.” com/watch?v=trM7WrKQPeQ. of Noho Hewa at the Mark Towill of O‘ahu’s Windward side – The Morning Light crew, which was University of Hawai‘i at whose epic adventure as a crew member assembled by Transpac veteran Roy Disney To organize a showing for Hilo. - Photo: T. Ilihia aboard the Morning Light in the Transpac of Disney fame, was aided by two comput- Gionson your hui or community, email race from Los Angeles to Honolulu was ers on board, downloadable satellite infor- [email protected]. made into a documentary film that recently mation and a Global Positioning System Complete with interviews of noted debuted in select theaters nationwide. The that was accurate “up to the fifth decimal Hawaiian scholars and activists and foot- Honolulu premiere of Morning Light on point,” Towill said. By T. Ilihia Gionson age of various gatherings, arrests, protests Oct. 16 raised more than $12,000 for the Through Thompson’s teaching and some Publications Editor and evictions, Noho Hewa touches upon Polynesian Voyaging Society and Hawai‘i sailing experience aboard the Höküle‘a, military training on sacred grounds, the Sailing Foundation. Towill said he can identify stars, but is ou know that feeling that you get displacement of iwi küpuna in the name of Towill, who attended the Honolulu and “nowhere near” being able to navigate by in your na‘au when you drive past development, the fight for self-determina- Hollywood premieres, described the 2,500- them. “That’s a big goal of mine,” said Y‘Iolani Palace or when you hear tion, homelessness and other symptoms of mile race as “the most intense 10 days Towill, who hopes to embark on his first Kaulana Nä Pua? That chicken-skin feel- the imposition of foreign desires on native of my life and the most fun for sure – an deep-sea voyage with Höküle‘a on its pro- ing that comes over you and lets you know lands and people. incredible experience that if I could, I posed trip around the world. that your küpuna have been disturbed? That Noho Hewa is, depending on your aware- would rewind and do it all over again and Before the 2007 race, Towill introduced intrinsic sense that wrong has been done? ness of the struggles facing our lähui, either not change a thing.” his teammates to Thompson in hopes of Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation a crash course in modern Hawaiian history “It’s a really cool feeling when you’re exposing them to the cultural aspects of of Hawai‘i captures that feeling on film. or a wake-up call to take action. halfway through the race a thousand miles sailing, and all were taken for a sail aboard The film – the first feature-length project It’s a step in the right direction that more from land in any direction ... everything the Höküle‘a. by filmmaker Anne Ke‘ala Kelly – opens people are being exposed to the issues just has a purpose and your space is very “(Transpac) was a lot more special for with a kanikau, or chant of mourning, after facing our people and our ‘äina. The more limited so you bring only what you need,” me because I was sailing home,” Towill a fire sparked by Army munitions destroyed people know about something hewa, the he added. “You pack your whole life into said of crossing the finish line at Diamond sacred sites and habitat for endangered spe- less likely it is to happen again. Not with- a small duffle bag. It forces you to choose Head. “I wanted (my teammates) to feel cies in Mäkua Valley, O‘ahu. The dirge sets out a fight, anyway. what’s important. Obviously the people connected to this place as well so in a the tone for the next 70 minutes, a stark As for me, I blasted Sudden Rush you’re with become very important. ... If certain sense they would all feel like they reminder of the continual desecration of as soon as I got into the car. Kü‘ë! you get into an argument with someone were come home, at least a little bit.” 8 | Nowemapa2008 ho‘oulu la¯hui aloha • to raise a beloved nation

Sämoa, Spain, Sweden-Norway, Independence Day, Switzerland, the United States Indigenous rights at the and Uruguay. Lä Kü‘oko‘a: Nov. 28 The year 1893 was to have been United Nations a festive year celebrating the 50th By Keanu Sai III proclaimed the Hawaiian anniversary of Hawaiian inde- By Nara Cardenas afforded only individual human Special to Ka Wai Ola Kingdom to be a neutral State, pendence. Instead, it was a year OHA Community Outreach Specialist rights. Acknowledging indigenous and it was expressly stated in that the United States began to peoples as peoples as opposed n 1842, Kamehameha III had treaties with Sweden-Norway systematically violate Hawaiian n Sept. 25, the University of to populations, the Declaration a “very strong desire Hawai‘i at Mänoa Kamaka- affirms the power of indigenous Ithat his Kingdom shall Oküokalani Center for Hawa- peoples to protect their lands, cul- be formally acknowl- iian Studies sponsored a panel tures, languages and traditions. edged by the civilized discussion on the United Nations The document addresses every nations of the world as Declaration on the Rights of Indig- human-rights issue important to a sovereign and indepen- enous Peoples (DRIP). The panel, the self-determination of indig- dent State.” To accom- moderated by professor Lilikalä enous peoples, while at the same plish this, he appointed Kame‘eleihiwa, included Mililani time affording indigenous peoples Timoteo Ha‘alilio, Trask, who was instrumental in the flexibility to choose to partici- William Richards and Sir drafting the document, Julian Aguon, pate fully in the life and culture of George Simpson, a British Kyle Kajihiro, Joshua Cooper and the states they reside in. subject, as joint ministers Keali‘i Gora. It was structured to Native Hawaiians can be proud plenipotentiary on April 8, give a good context of the DRIP, of this advancement, as there are 1842. Shortly thereafter, some real-world problems that many Hawaiians who have worked Simpson left for England, the document can be applied to, a diligently at the United Nations via Alaska and Siberia, brief explanation of structure and alongside representatives of indig- while Ha‘alilio and the political climate at the interna- enous peoples from all over the Richards departed for the tional level, and an example of the globe. We have contributions to United States, via Mexico, practical application of the rights make to the world, and they have on July 8, 1842. specified in the document affecting taken the lead. After Ha‘alilio and changes in policy and direction in The panel discussion will be aired Richards secured President the UH system. on ‘Ölelo. Check your local listings John Tyler’s assurance The DRIP was passed Sept. for dates and times. More public dis- of recognizing Haw- 13, 2007, by 143 nations in the cussions and presentations on indig- aiian independence on U.N. General Assembly; only four enous issues at the United Nations Dec. 19, 1842, the del- nations voted against it: Australia, are in the works – we’ll do our best egation proceeded to meet New Zealand, Canada and the to keep you posted. If you’re inter- Simpson in Europe. On United States. It will change the ested, email [email protected]. March 17, 1843, King relationships between States and For more on DRIP, visit Louis-Philippe assures indigenous peoples around the un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en them of France’s recog- world. The declaration codifies /declaration.html. nition of Hawaiian inde- the collective rights of indigenous pendence, and on April peoples, who had previously been 1, 1843, Lord Aberdeen, The original Nov. 28, 1843, Anglo-French proclamation recognizing the sovereignty of the Hawaiian on behalf of Queen Kingdom is housed in the national archives of Britain, and appears in part here. - Photo: Courtesy of Victoria, assured the Keanu Sai Get Informed Hawaiian delegation that Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha: “Her Majesty’s Government was in 1852 and Spain in 1863. As sovereignty that resulted in the To Build a Beloved Nation willing and had determined to an internationally recognized illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian roundtable discussions airs recognize the independence of sovereign and neutral state, the government and the prolonged 7 p.m. Thursdays on ‘Ölelo the Sandwich Islands under their Hawaiian Kingdom joined the occupation of the country since channel 53 and live or on present sovereign.” Confirming Universal Postal Union on Jan. the Spanish-American War. demand at olelo.org. these assurances, Great Britain 1, 1882, (today an agency of the Nevertheless, Nov. 28 was and Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino, the Kau Inoa Count: and France formally recognized United Nations) maintained more still remains a national holiday. Hawaiian Talk Radio Show produced Hawaiian sovereignty on Nov. than 90 legations (embassies) Keanu Sai is completing by OHA, can be heard from 6:30-9 a.m. 96,920 28, 1843, by joint proclamation and consulates throughout the his Ph.D. in political science weekdays on O‘ahu on AM940; on Maui on at the Court of London, and the world, and entered into extensive at the University of Hawai‘i KNUI-AM 900; and on Hawai‘i Island on United States followed on July diplomatic and treaty relations at Mänoa, specializing in KHLO-AM 850 in Hilo and KKON-AM 790 in Kona. The Best of 6, 1844, by letter of Secretary with Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Public Law and International Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino airs Saturdays in Las Vegas on KLAV-AM, and of State J.C. Calhoun. Nov. 28 Bremen, Chili, Denmark, Relations. His dissertation is Sundays on KCCN 100.3 and KINE 105.1 on O‘ahu; KPOA 93.5 was a national holiday celebrat- France, Germany, Great titled The American Occupation on Maui; and KAPA 100.3 in Hilo and KAGB 99 in Kona. Also ing Hawaiian Independence, Lä Britain, Guatemala, Hamburg, of the Hawaiian Kingdom: catch Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino live online at am940hawaii.com. Kü‘oko‘a. Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nether Beginning the Transition from Web: kauinoa.org | Email: [email protected] On May 16, 1854, Kamehameha lands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Occupied to Restored State. KE AU I HALA • from the archives

Author’s note: Although dia- critical marks were rarely used Kumu records the order of in the original sources, they are the royal procession being included here except in the quot- led by “na poe koa,” fol- ed material. For citations and location of original documents, lowed by “kahuna lapaau.” email [email protected]. Oddly, the English language By Hawaiian Gazette has pub- ithin the dozens Ronald lished the same story but of Hawaiian- Williams Jr. lists the procession as being Wlanguage news- led by “missionaries.” papers published during  Honolulu. Feb. 15, the 19th and early 20th centuries 1891. A confidential letter has been were often found engaging col- delivered to the person of Albert F. umns titled Këlä Mea Këlia Mea. Judd, Chief Justice of the Supreme These features carried small tidbits Court of the Kingdom. The cor- of news and interesting happen- respondence makes a threat upon ings from places throughout the his life and advises him that the Islands. With that same mana‘o, writer’s faction has been informed, this modern-day column brings for a certainty, of his working as a readers brief bits of interesting “secret” adviser for the new Queen, and sometimes lesser-known histo- Lili‘uokalani. They write, “Judges ries, collected during the course of and even Kings and Queens has research in newspaper, manuscript, [sic] never sat so long or high but correspondence and other archival what their seat of eminence could collections around Hawai‘i. The be toppled and shaken from under sources are both Hawaiian lan- and their miserable lives lost.” guage and English. It is hoped that, After warning Judd to end his like its many predecessors, this col- assistance to the Queen, the letter umn might inform, entertain and writer includes a postscript: “I take perhaps even spark discussion. Me it she (Queen Lili‘uokalani) has ka ha‘aha‘a no. some large ideas to carry out. Now  Kapälama. Dec. 9, 1894. as you are acting as above stated, A search warrant issued by the please tell her I wouldn’t give ten Republic of Hawai‘i is served on cents for her position, crown, or the dwelling house, storehouse scalp!” Signed, T.W.B.T.L. and stable of Joseph Kaho‘oluhi Lähaina. Oct. 21, 1901. Stirring Näwahï and his wife, Emma. The political news out of Maui, where warrant is based on testimony Thomas Clark, a candidate for the from E.G. Hitchcock that the sus- Territorial Senate, lays out that it was pect possesses “arms and ammu- an unconstitutional proceeding on nition with treasonable intent.” the part of the United States to annex The lieutenant in charge docu- the Islands without a treaty, and that ments, “searched the premises of the Islands are in fact not annexed within named J. Nawahi…found but are de facto independent at this nothing.” Nonetheless, Näwahï is time. He holds that if the Democrats arrested for treason and held at come into power they will show O‘ahu prison on $10,000 bail. the thing up in its true light. The  Honolulu. Feb. 15, 1837. Maui News’ printed reply? “Thomas, The beloved Princess Nähi‘ena‘ena necessity knows no law.” passed on Dec. 30 last. Her body Ronald Williams Jr. is a graduate had since been kept at Hale Uluhe, of, and teacher at, the Kamakaküo- the home of her brother the King. kalani Center for Hawaiian Studies On this Feb. 4 past, a grand funeral at UH Mänoa. He is currently work- was held for her. The procession ing on a Ph.D. in Pacific History wound to the church grounds at at UH Mänoa with an emphasis Kawaiaha‘o. The newspaper Ke on Hawaiian Historiography. 10 | Nowemapa2008 MAI KA LUNA HO‘OKELE • FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

community over nation-building. meetings and collect comments Community Consultation Network to It is time for us to extend the from the meetings. conversation to allow communi- We are also producing a 12-min- help engage Hawaiians in conversation ty members to tell us what they ute DVD to set up the background believe are the next steps in nation- for the nation-building discussion. the Internet. • Pacific Network TV, a web- building. It is an attempt to reach We hope to partner with other By Clyde Na¯mu‘o And what we are learning is that based television network creat- people in their homes or at com- Hawaiian organizations like the Administrator when we combine the use of these ed by filmmaker Edgy Lee and munity halls so they can candidly civic clubs to also carry on these tools, outreach to the community underwritten by OHA. tell us what is on their minds. discussions. becomes even more effective. The reason we are calling this To accomplish this, one of the At the civic club convention, On Oct. 23, during a keynote a network is because we will be tools we plan to use is videocon- we set up a demonstration of how n 1897, a group of women speech at the Association of using all media at our disposal to ferencing so that we can have con- this videoconferencing meeting traveled across Hawai‘i to Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention get the word out about these com- versations with Hawaiians across might work. Our communications Ihold discussions within the on Kaua‘i, I announced a new ini- munity conversations. Hawai‘i and the continental U.S. network was in full swing to pub- Hawaiian community on the sub- tiative that OHA will be undertak- Earlier this year, OHA trustees This could be at the OHA board- licize the demonstration of this ject of the annexation of Hawai‘i ing to communicate and consult and staff traveled across the state to room, a living room in Southern initiative: You are reading about it by the United States. with the Hawaiian community on educate beneficiaries and the public California, a meeting room in here in Ka Wai Ola, I did a radio What came about from those almost any topic. about the settlement proposal with Dallas or a meeting at the Anahola interview on Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino prior meetings were the Kü‘ë petitions The Community Consultation the state over past-due revenue community center on Kaua‘i. to my speech, and the radio show signed by thousands of Hawaiians Network, or CCN, will incorpo- from the Public Land Trust. The purpose is to gather as aired my convention speech live as who opposed annexation. rate the use of the following: During these community meet- much information as possible in I was making the announcement. More than a century later, we • Ka Wai Ola, OHA’s monthly ings and subsequent legislative an economical fashion. We simply During the demonstration, we at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs newspaper with plans to expand hearings, we heard from benefi- can’t afford to fly people all over had a group of OHA staff mem- look to the spirit that carried those to an additional electronic edition ciaries loud and clear – come and the United States and it’s becom- bers at OHA’s offices role play women from home-to-home in mid-month. talk with us early on. ing increasingly expensive to fly a meeting while I stood at the their quest to seek the mana‘o of • Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino, OHA’s radio We are listening, and this initia- people to the neighbor islands. podium at the convention about the Hawaiian community. show, which can be heard state- tive is a big step in doing just that. OHA will also provide the 100 miles away. OHA has numerous methods wide. With the Kau Inoa registry near- equipment to groups wanting to We conversed, asked and that we use to communicate with • Ho‘oulu Lähui Hawai‘i, OHA’s ing 100,000 names, the first use of host videoconferencing meetings. answered questions and exchanged beneficiaries and the public – community television show. the CCN network will be to hold OHA’s web site and other media ideas – as we hope to do with the newspaper, radio, television and • OHA.org, OHA’s web site. a conversation with the Hawaiian will provide information on the community in the near future. court The U.S. Supreme Court last CCN heard a case involving Native Continued from page 03 Hawaiians in 2000, when it ruled Continued from page 03 in favor of Harold Rice, in Rice agement of those lands for the v. Cayetano, thereby opening up structure of the LLCs and the rea- benefit of all of Hawai‘i’s citi- elections for OHA trustees to all son for their existence, which is to zens must include, on occasion, Hawai‘i residents, not just those protect OHA from liability associ- the right to sell or exchange of Native Hawaiian ancestry. ated with running the businesses. land. We hope the United States An attorney who defend- Nämu‘o reported that after sub- Supreme Court will return that ed the state and OHA in that stantial startup costs associated right to the state of Hawai‘i.” case is now the chief justice of with the LLCs, visible progress Meanwhile, University of the U.S. Supreme Court, said was being made at both sites. Hawai‘i law professor Jon Van OHA attorney Sherry Broder, At Makaweli, on Kaua‘i, the poi Dyke said Native Hawaiians referring to Chief Justice John factory held its grand opening in have on their side a 1919 U.S. Roberts Jr. But she said nei- August and was in full operation. Supreme Court decision in Lane ther that nor the makeup of the At Waimea Valley, on O‘ahu, he v. Pueblo of Santa Rosa in which court reveals much on how the reported that OHA has invested Ben Baker, representative for the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Mainland Council, presents “the U.S. Supreme Court did justices might rule on the cur- hundreds of thousands of dollars a blanket adorned with northwest native designs to Lionel Kaohi, pelekikena, Kaua‘i District a comparable thing putting a rent case. “I don’t think we can in restarting operations, much of Council, and Alice Brown, associate director of Kaua‘i Council, at the opening ceremonies of the freeze on disputed lands pending second-guess the court before that consumed by insurance. He civic clubs' 49th annual convention on Kaua‘i in October. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom. For a the adjudication of the claims of oral arguments are had and deci- said that OHA has also invested story on the convention, see the November online edition at oha.org/kawaiola. the native people in Arizona.” sions are made,” she said, adding substantially in repaving roads “This is a well-established that she hopes that this will be “a and paths, in the upgrade of the Campbell feedlot property at make negotiations extremely chal- law,” said Van Dyke, a member time that Hawaiians will come gift shop and küpuna häwanawana Kalaeloa off the list for consider- lenging this time around. He said of OHA’s legal team in this case together to support the Office of area, in repair of park facilities and ation. The state said it considers that OHA plans to reach out to the known as State of Hawai‘i v. Hawaiian Affairs in its efforts to restoration of Hale o Lono heiau. the property too valuable and OHA community in November to discuss Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and have the decision of the Hawai‘i He also highlighted past-due has been asked to select another the negotiations for a settlement, the author of Who Owns the Supreme Court affirmed.” ceded lands payments, announc- property. Nämu‘o said that the in many cases via the Community Crown Lands of Hawai‘i? ing that the state had pulled the current state of the economy may Consultation Network. NU¯HOU • NEWS Nowemapa2008 | 11

after hearing that told the audience he would push eviction the eviction was at global for a 2009 bill requiring stringent Continued from page 04 least delayed. Continued from page 04 legislative oversight of any public “My grandfa- land sales. With the backing of a legal ther always said cious and finite as a resource is Many of the general policy prior- opinion from state Attorney we were rich, something we must come togeth- ities promoted by CNHA related to General Mark Bennett, DLNR in because we have er in recognizing, because it’s the state Department of Hawaiian June gave the six families without roots in Kahana the basis of our food and fuel. Home Lands and OHA and how leases 90 days notice to vacate. A Valley. It is so It’s also the foundation of our the two agencies can best collabo- final notice to vacate was posted beautiful here. At Native Hawaiian cultural prac- rate on ideas including agricultural on Oct. 22 and expired at 6 a.m. night, there is not a tices,” said Sen. Russell Kokubun and pastoral homesteading, grant on the morning of the rally on sound to be heard (D-Waiäkea Uka, Kalapana, programs and joint funding. Kalaniana‘ole Highway. anywhere,” said Volcano, Kahuku). Despite the intrusion of gloomy “We’re peaceful people and we Kaliko Antoku- Echoing comments made ear- headlines, the roundtable discus- do everything to aloha the park and Leota, who does lier by Senate President Colleen sion resounded with many upbeat people who come here,” said Thoran not face eviction. Hanabusa, Kokubun expressed comments about the enthusias- Evans, who faces eviction from the When the subdivi- concern that the economic down- tic crowd of Native Hawaiian valley with his family of five. Even sion first opened in turn would trigger support for policy advocates at the three-day after hearing Rep. Meyer’s report the 1990s, Leota, a developing or selling public lands. convention. “There was a very of a reprieve, Evans he was on kumu hula, com- Along with the nation’s grim eco- positive feeling that we can bring guard. He said he was shaken after posed a chant for nomic news, Kokubun said he was our Hawaiian values to the table seeing the removal of a Kahana the happy occa- disturbed by the U.S. Supreme in providing solutions for prob- Valley family from the beach side sion, but she also Agnes Kalani-ho‘o-kaha Cope paddles away with the 2008 Native Court’s decision – announced as lems that are not just Hawaiian of Kalaniana‘ole Highway carried remembers many Hawaiian Health Award at the seventh annual Native Hawaiian Con- the convention got underway – to issues,” said Sen. J. Kalani out in 2004 by armed officers and a küpuna over the vention in October. Six other individuals and groups were also lauded hear a case that could open the English (D-East Maui, Läna‘i, for their contributions to the Native Hawaiian community in the areas canine unit. Evans spent the morning years going to way for the state to sell ceded Moloka‘i). “When faced with a of health, education, advocacy, economic self-determination, hous- advising the crowd to “lock arms, meeting after lands, which are lands once held crisis, we (as Hawaiians) have an ing, business and nonprofits. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom. Read about stand strong and protest peacefully” meeting trying to by the Hawaiian Kingdom but are ability of looking to our history Cope and the other honorees in the November online edition at if DLNR showed up. He had spent sort through the now under state purview. Kokubun for a road map into the future.” oha.org/kawaiola the weekend packing his belong- details of the state ings and was ready to seek shelter agreements that in a relative’s house, but, in the seemed unclear or unfair to fami- meantime, he wanted answers to the lies wanting to share their leases HomeStreet Bank has been question of why he is not eligible with extended ‘ohana. Many were to lease his ancestral land. “Even if also not able to find adequate financing homes here since 1980, the DLNR isn’t here today, it’s not answers to questions about their so we know what it means to over yet. The state wants the land, responsibilities related to upkeep call Hawaii home. Family- and because Kahana supplies most of of Kahana Valley’s living park, O‘ahu’s water, so we will be fight- said Leota. employee-owned and operated by ing for our water too,” said Evans, Meyer, the area representative, people from the community, we who works as a garden specialist at said that the “spirit of the law” sup- Hawaiian have a deep understanding of nearby Nä Kamalei school. ports allowing the descendants of Terri Keko‘olani, a program coor- the Kahana Ahupua‘a to stay put. Home Lands Loans Hawaii Home Lands loans. Our dinator for the Hawai‘i American She said she would like to introduce staff of experienced professionals Friends Service Committee, a legislation to legalize new leases for Quaker group, said that notice of them in Kahana Valley. “Otherwise, Spoken Here can offer you a wide array of both the planned eviction circulated by we are potentially making more fixed and adjustable rate loan e-mail and drew the attention of families homeless during a difficult programs and fast loan approval. groups from across the state and economy,” said Meyer. the U.S. continent concerned with Responding in an Oct. 28th indigenous human rights. “Kanaka written statement, Thielen said she Call us today to learn more. Maoli have an inherent human right will meet with Rep. Meyer and Honolulu 808-596-0343 to live in peace on their ancestral Sen. Clayton Hee (D-Käne‘ohe, lands,” she said. “The state should Kahuku) to hear their concerns. In Hilo 808-961-0666 respect that.” the meantime, she said DLNR will Kahului 808-872-1150 The crowd of Kahana Valley give the six families more time to supporters also included people prepare to move. She said DLNR is from the neighbor islands, charter working with OHA, Alu Like and schools, sovereignty groups and Catholic Charities to provide tran- other O‘ahu communities. Support sitional housing for those affected. homestreet.com/homelands also came from motorists who Check oha.org for updates honked their horns at the sign on DLNR action concerning wavers, many in a jubilant mood the Kahana Valley residents.

3728_OHA_HI_Ad_05.indd 1 1/3/08 8:47:41 AM 12 | Nowemapa2008 Mo‘omeheu • Culture TV series reveals Nihoa ‘Pacific Clues’ UH student seeks answers to island’s Nihoa from a distance. The island’s likeness to a protrud- niversity of Hawai‘i doctor- archaeological mysteries ing tooth was probably the al student Kekuewa Kikiloi inspiration for its name. Nihoa is helping to raise the next By Sterling Wong | OHA Policy Advocate U means jagged or toothed. generation of archaeologists. Kikiloi is featured in a new TV series, Tuesdays on PBS Hawai‘i, that’s helping middle school students to unlock the mysteries of archaeologi- cal sites around ’m one of the lucky few to ever step two hours there. the Pacific. foot on Nihoa – a remote, mysterious It’s been suggested that Nihoa’s K i k i l o i ’ s Ilittle island whose closest neighbor, settlement is connected with 10-minute epi- Ni‘ihau, lies beyond the horizon, about Mokumanamana. Located on the sode (Pacific 120 miles southeast. The ancestors of Tropic of Cancer, Mokumanamana Clues, pro- my people, Native Hawaiians, somehow may have been a critical place gram two), lived, farmed and worshipped on Nihoa in Hawaiian religious practices, takes students – in the middle of nowhere – where their Above: UH doctorate student partly because during the summer to two remote Kikiloi remnants still stand, frozen in time. Kekuewa Kikiloi warns our educa- solstice the sun hangs overhead northwest- Accessing Nihoa – which lies with- tion expedition members about longer here than anywhere else in ern Hawaiian Islands, Nihoa and Nihoa’s crumbly soil and falling in the Papahänaumokuäkea Marine Hawai‘i. In Hawaiian culture, a Mokumanamana, where he has bird guano. Our expedition was National Monument – is tricky. There’s person has the most mana when employed coral-dating technology one of just 26 groups allowed on a tiny sandy beach in the south bay that their shadow re-enters their body. to help determine the age of heiau, the remote island in the last 28 may have once been used for access. Kikiloi also believes that and surveyed and mapped well- years. - Photos: Sterling Wong But endangered Hawaiian monk seals Mokumanamana marks the boundary preserved archaeological sites. currently haul out there, and federal Left: Mokumanamana is covered between the spirit world of Pö, and “It’s kind of like the lost city laws protecting endangered species in Tahitian marae-style heiau with the world of the living, called Ao – of Babylon there,” Kikiloi said prevent people from using the beach. upright stones that are very rare two realms mentioned in the epic cre- by phone as he was sailing to Inaccessibility combined with a strin- in Hawai‘i. - Photo: Courtesy of ation chant, the Kumulipo. Bolstering Nihoa for a recent field study. “On gent permitting process has prevented the National Oceanic and Atmo- the argument that Mokumanamana Nihoa you have everything like humans from visiting – and thereby spheric Administration was an extremely important place ceremonial sites, house platforms, impacting – the island. According to the is the island’s high concentration of rock shelters, shrines, agricultural U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, just 26 and other implements.) And how long did the shrines, believed to be the highest terraces – just a lot of artifacts still groups have been onto Nihoa in 28 years, and inhabitants live there and why did they leave? concentration in Hawai‘i. The island is covered lying around. … It’s like you’re the vast majority of these visits were by U.S. Expedition member Kekuewa Kikiloi is in Tahitian marae-style heiau with upright stones going back in time.” Fish and Wildlife staff. trying to answer some of these questions that are very unique in Hawai‘i and may be con- Travel back in time with Pacific The result is an island landscape that looks on Nihoa and its neighboring island to the nected to the movement of the sun. Clues, airing through Dec. 1 at like it was frozen in time. The hillsides of northwest, the 46-acre Mokumanamana, for Kikiloi believes that Nihoa served as a 12:50 p.m., following the 12:30 Nihoa are covered in a carpet of native ‘ilima. his doctoral dissertation. staging area for religious pilgrimages to showing of Stories to Tell, a new Hundreds of flying seabirds create a floating Kikiloi has done cutting-edge thorium-230 Mokumanamana, with people from the series about how the Civil War canopy over the island. And the stone house dating on coral heads found on shrines on main Hawaiian Islands replenishing sup- reached into the Pacific. Both nine- sites, agricultural features and heiau, remain Nihoa. His findings suggest that the initial plies on Nihoa during their long journey to part series are produced by the in an amazing state of preservation, as if its colonization of the island was sometime Mokumanamana. state Department of Education’s former inhabitants could return at any moment in the 1400s. However, the settlement was Nihoa is truly one of the most amazing Teleschool Branch, led by direc- and pick up right where they left off. abandoned by the time Westerners arrived in places I’ve ever visited. Once I returned home, tor/producer Ann Marie Kirk, an Archaeologists theorize that the island’s Hawai‘i in the 18th century. I immediately began to think of creative ways award-winning documentary film- limited resources could have supported about One theory explaining the abandonment sug- to get a permit to return to the island. That’s maker. For information, email 125 inhabitants, who probably collected pota- gests that as societies across the Pacific began when I realized one more thing about going [email protected]. ble water from three small seeps (producing to focus more on developing the resources on there: it’s even harder to return. Shows repeat Thursdays and less than the trickle typical of a small air con- their main islands, there was a general decrease Saturdays on Educational Channel ditioner) and pools that form during storms, in voyaging and the maintenance of remote Sterling Wong, of OHA’s Native Rights, 56. Previously aired episodes – grew sweet potatoes on 16 acres of terraced settlements. Land and Culture Hale, visited Nihoa in July including Kikiloi’s – may also be fields, and fished the rich offshore waters. But the most baffling question for me is: as a media liaison of the International Year of viewed online at teleschool.k12. But several questions have perplexed why would Hawaiians challenge themselves the Reef Educator Expedition. As one of seven hi.us by clicking on TV Programs researchers for years. First, from where did by living on this remote, resource-poor island members of the Monument Management and scrolling down to Stories the island’s inhabitants get their wood? (The that’s so small it could fit within Diamond Board, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs rep- to Tell and Pacific Clues. The loulu palms found on Nihoa are probably Head crater, with room to spare? It would resents the interests of Native Hawaiians. shows will re-air in the spring not enough to provide wood for fire, canoes have been a tough life – heck, I had a tough This is part two of a two-part series. on channel 56. — Lisa Asato Olakino • Your health The healthy holiday challenge

baskets and mats of all sorts in at workplaces, churches, clubs and By Claire Ku‘uleilani covered work areas. Men repaired schools. Hughes, homes, worked on their weap- Unlike the great athletic compe- Dr. PH., R.D. ons, fishing and hunting gear, and titions of makahiki, eating requires made household utensils of coco- a near-zero caloric expenditure. nut shell, gourd, wood or stone. Traditional competitive surfing, ccording to the Hawaiian Mrs. Puku‘i translates Welehu sledding, racing and war-game calendar, the six months (November-December) as “ashes” events required huge calorie Aof Ho‘oilo, or rainy sea- (lehu) from the fires for cooking, expenditures from the tall, muscu- son, have just begun. It’s lar Hawaiians. Thus, the the season of the maka- usual energy expenditures hiki. David Malo said for fishing, farming and that the Hawaiian month hunting transferred to vig- of Welehu is most like orous and lengthy maka- November and Makali‘i hiki competitions. like December. He thought You can avoid seasonal that Kä‘elo is like January, weight gain. Choose to Kaulua like February, eat fewer fried and fatty Nana like March and Welo foods and oils, because like April. Malo assigned fats (including oils and fat) specific occurrences to are the most calorie-laden each “month.” Welehu and potentially danger- is when the puakö (sug- ous of all nutrients. Fats arcane flower) is eaten. contain twice the calories During Makali‘i, plants of carbohydrates and lean and vines die back and protein, and some fats are Kona (southerly) winds harmful to the heart and blow. Kä‘elo is the month blood vessels. Numerous that nuhe (caterpillars) tasty, low-fat or no-fat appear and vines begin choices exist. Add vegeta- growing back. Kaulua is Makahiki is a season of abundance but beware of overeating during bles, both cooked and raw, when ‘anae (mullet) arrive the holidays. - Photo illustration: Nelson Gaspar to meals, choosing dark- offshore, and during Nana green and orange-colored the ocean is at low tide (malolo). warmth and drying, and we as the ones to boost your immune system, Welo is when Ho‘oilo ends. swirls of wind around the kauhale fight infections and stay healthy. Mary Kawena Puku‘i referred (homes). Makali‘i means “little Replace sweetened drinks and soda to the six months of Ho‘oilo as eyes” and describes the budding with water. Save a few calories “the season of storm and rain.” shoots (eyes) of the yams, arrow- each day during the week prior to She includes ‘Ikuwä (October- root, turmeric. Kä‘elo means “the a party. And add extra activity and November) within the season. She drenching times,” describing the exercise to the daily routine, such translates ‘Ikuwä as “loud-voice,” rainy season with southerly winds. as climbing the stairs at work or as it is the month that Lono’s She interprets Kaulua (February- parking a distance from stores at thunder resounds over uplands and March) as “two together.” Kaulua shopping centers, or getting off the plains. ‘Ikuwä brings an end to also means, of two minds or inde- bus two stops early and walking months of intense heat of the sun cisive, describing how the change- the rest of the way. and trade winds that dry the kula able weather can cause people to The act of balancing food kai (seaward lands). She describes be uncertain whether to stay in or and physical activity will keep November as “noisy” with strong go out. Nana (March-April) means the scales from showing weight variable winds and roaring and “animation,” as plant life shows gain and save your waistline. As pounding surf. Mrs. Puku‘i said vigor. Welo (April-May) means, mäkua and küpuna, our age makes little deep-sea fishing is done from “vining out,” describing the shoots it even more important to make ‘Ikuwä until Nana (March), as of the sweet potatoes, yams, morn- healthier food choices to avoid the seas are too rough. And, tra- ing glory and other vines that developing chronic illnesses or ditionally, work in the uplands begin spreading out. complicating existing conditions. ceased as people withdrew into For modern-day Hawaiians, And most importantly, as mäkua their respective households due we are entering the season of and küpuna, it is our kuleana to to the rains. It’s a time to work overeating and over-drinking. demonstrate healthy behaviors in areas protected from wind and Thanksgiving, Christmas and the to our mo‘opuna and keiki. It is rain. Traditionally, women spun New Year celebrations bring many our kuleana to assure that our fibers of olonä into cord and wove gifts of food and a flurry of parties keiki develop healthy habits. 14 | Nowemapa2008 NA¯ PA¯pale • many hats Creating our own Frankenstein(s) series: science and religion through a telescope

s I sat listen- yet gentle mists that kissed my depths of the sea; even now, it pounding of stakes pass through iwi ing to pro- face. I stood beside ancient ‘öhi‘a nourishes me as my candle for life kupuna, further removing life from Aposals of and giant häpu‘u that nurture the grows dim – how can I “dis’ dat”? the ‘äina – will the continued inva- another telescope nectar-sipping ‘apapane, ‘i‘iwi, My skill in stalking mountain sion and desecration ever stop? (size of Aloha Stad- ‘elepaio and ‘amakihi. I lay in the beasts has passed from my son to One lady who is in favor of By Jimmy ium) to be erected dancing grass as scattered sheep his, and hopefully to his grandson the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) F. “Jeno” on Mauna Kea and and cattle graze dewy and ten- someday. This mountain has always owns a business in Hilo that has Enocencio all the presumptions der shoots, while the pua‘a tills been there for my family and the been seriously impacted by the as to what this ven- and topples the earth bringing up ancients before me. It’s always current economy. Though she ture will bring: like job security, ancient seeds to sprout and regen- provided us with sweet meat and admits to not believing in God, economic revival of sleepy Hilo erate its “soul.” fish and fruits and greens on our she has respect for those who town, native Hawaiians achieving Its cavernous and scaled cliffs table – I cannot surrender it. do, yet cannot see what relation- Orion-Independence Enocencio values the scientific careers in science and bring gentle, yet often raging As a newspaper boy in the mid- ship the mountain and religion sweetness of God’s gifts so his family and astronomy, the endless educational streams filled with ‘o‘opu and ’60s I saw the blackened dot begin (culture) has anything to do with friends can enjoy a bountiful harvest. - Photo: scholarships within the University ‘öpae, warabe and guavas, mango to take shape, then painted white. I building a telescope and creat- Courtesy of Jeno Enocencio of Hawai‘i system, internships and and mountain apple and kukui. As could not understand why my heart ing business opportunities for the fellowships, and the opportunity I approach the shore I drift, floating ached inside until I realized it was islanders. It appeared that she was more, I’d like to know more truths. for Hawai‘i to be recognized as with each breath of the sea with the the ramming of huge pilings as more concerned with “bottom-line I readily understand how science the world’s astronomy center, I palani and manini and the uhu and stakes pounding passed her heart and profit-margin thinking” than and religion (culture) connects in could only reflect as to what this weke and päpio, and I patiently, and deep into her womb. As I toured the traditional concerns of the host order to achieve a clearer picture mountain meant to me. effortlessly wait for the strike to O‘ahu upon my enlistment in the culture. In other words, dispense of knowledge – after all, isn’t the As a younger man, this moun- garnish my table for my family to Army, did my heart rupture with with this native nonsense and let’s glory of God intelligence? tain has allowed me to experi- feast. This mountain has blessed pain against the pounding stakes to make some money already – let Hawaiians are passionate explor- enceKaWaiOlaOctAd.qxp gusts of freezing winds, 9/23/08 and my8:40 posterity AM Page from 6 its peak to the house tourists and big business. The TMT happen. ers; we are of the heavens and of Old-timer Mr. John Ota, with the earth. We sailed the horizons an unwavering voice, blasted the because we had a desire to know - - TMT project and said that all you what was beyond, and depended Malama kou kino. Malama kou need to do is to open your eyes upon the stars for guidance, cen- - wider instead of narrowing your turies before the Europeans began `ohana. Malama pono. eyes through the lens of a tele- contemplating the world being scope to see the universe. And flat. What we do spiritually as Mr. Paul Neves, Royal Order of Hawaiians, the White Man fash- Kamehameha, said it even more ioned tools for. To determine the profoundly, “education through accuracy of either – the stars or the desecration is not education at all.” sextant – both depended on faith. I see Mauna Kea as the apex One faith in God, the other faith where Lono himself had stood in the person who fashioned the before ascending to heaven upon tool; hence, one receiving perfect visiting his “other flock” after his knowledge, the other depending crucifixion in the Old World. From on man’s intellect. a spiritual perspective the apex I think that man’s intellect has (Mauna Kea) is the alpha of the a great desire to seek this perfect spiritual, which reaches toward the knowledge that we as natives of universe, eternal and everlasting. the land, sea and sky hold insepa- The omega of the physical stretch- rably within. It’s gonna be hard for es from the apex to the depths of scientists to connect with the per- the sea and is finite. fect knowledge if they fail to rec- In a sense my experiences in this ognize His existence. No matter life have been both physical and how high the mountain reaches the Breast cancer detected early is treatable. More Hawaiian women get spiritual. In order to gain a more heavens, or how much the magni- breast cancer and die from it than any other ethnic group in Hawai‘i. It doesn’t have to be spiritual awareness though, I’ve fying lens sharpens in intensity, or - that way. If you are 40 or older, talk to your doctor about a mammogram.* Malama kou had to assume less in the nature how massive their fashioned tools - - kino. Malama kou ‘ohana. Malama pono. of physical things. Upon lessening may be – the vision will always be For information and resources, we’re here to help. my consumption for the physical blurry without His Majesty’s face Call 1.800.227.2345 or visit www.cancer.org was I made aware of my hunger in the picture. and thirst for further knowledge of Jeno Enocencio writes about *An x-ray of the breast the universe and all that it had to the many hats he wears. Email him offer; I don’t want to imagine any- at [email protected]. NU¯HOU • NEWS Nowemapa2008 | 15

sees great potential for hands- Hope for new life at on learning at the fishponds, where two homes on the Lucas Kalauhaehae fishpond Spring property could be reno- vated and used for classrooms, By Lisa Asato sites for cultural education. community learning and stud- Public Information Specialist But DOT Director Brennon ies on sustainability and fish- Morioka said in an e-mail, “We pond restoration. “We’re in the s a boy growing up in have stopped the auction pro- process right now of work- small-town ‘Opihikao cess almost nine months ago ing with vice chancellor Gary Anear Puna, Tadayoshi and plan to perform a land swap Ostrander’s office, putting Hara learned about the Hawaiian with the (state Department of together a proposal that we culture and traditions from a Land and Natural Resources) hope will persuade the univer- neighboring Hawaiian fisher- in order to get it out of DOT’s sity to consider this as a real man. Those lessons helped him hands and into someone else’s resource,” she said on a recent The land under the Waimea Hawaiian Church was among two parcels deeded to the ‘Ohana Ni‘ihau o visit to the site. Waimea Ekalesia to redress past wrongs. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom “These are the last two fishponds on this side of the island,” she said. “There are a the Clinton administration’s 1993 lot of people now throughout Making passage of the Apology Bill, UCC the world who are looking at officials decided on a list of actions creating these kinds of fresh- amends intended to heal the cultural loss per- water ponds to raise their own petuated by westerners at the expense fish for sustainable living. And Ni‘ihau worshippers of Native Hawaiians, following the this would be a good oppor- overthrow of Queen Lili‘uokalani. tunity to start teaching that receive apology, The congregation of the ‘Ohana through traditional customary gifts of land Ni‘ihau o Waimea Ekalesia is com- practices.” prised of Ni‘ihau natives who have Benham said two classes By Liza Simon a semester would be held at Public Affairs Specialist “As a Native Hawaiian, Kalauhaehae fishpond and teach everything from fishpond ecol- ore than a century ago, mis- I encourage all of you ogy to navigation. The cost for sionaries from the United to choose to forgive, The dean of the University of Hawai‘i’s Hawai‘inuia¯kea School of Hawaiian Knowledge maintenance would be minimal Church of Christ aided envisions Kalauaehae fishpond, whose freshwater spring was damaged after a 1990s with community and researcher M and allow this ekalesia highway-widening accident – as a potential place of learning. - Photo: Lisa Asato American businessmen in the over- involvement, she said, adding, throw of the Hawaiian Kingdom, but to grow on these land” “Well minimal in terms of dol- last month local UCC officials not —Caroline Peters Belsom, chair of the decades later when he became hands that is more appropri- lars, but lots in terms of knowl- only asked to be forgiven for their UCC Hawai‘i Conference Council owner of a Hawaiian fishpond ate to oversee and manage edge and sharing.” forebears’ complicity but also gifted known as Kalauhaehae, or the ponds and the residen- For Greg Rivera, a fisher- members of ‘Ohana Ni‘ihau o Waimea moved to Kaua‘i from the privately Lucas Spring, in East Oahu. tial parcels.” He also said Lt. man from Kaka‘ako, who was Ekalesia the deed to the land on which owned island across the channel. “I didn’t have to stock the Gov. Duke Aiona has stepped fishing on the beach where the their church and a fellowship hall For the last 13 years, the Ni‘ihau fish,” Hara said of the ähole- in and is “trying his best” to ‘auwai from the fishpond once stand in Waimea town. Church mem- church has become known for the hole, mullet and awa that used broker an arrangement where connected the two bodies of bers also received the deed for a near- stirring sound of its Sunday services, to thrive there and enter the DLNR would then transfer the water, the idea of restoring the by parcel off Kaumuali‘i Highway on including the singing of hymns and pond as babies during high tide property to the University of fishpond was a good one – both Kaua‘i’s west side. sermons entirely in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. Ever via an ‘auwai. “I used to feed Hawai‘i. The National Oceanic for education’s sake and for the The milestone development was since the UCC designed its redress plan, them so they stayed,” Hara said. and Atmospheric Association fish it would attract. marked with an Oct. 4 ceremony at the an effort had been underway for the Hara would throw net when has also expressed in becoming Accustomed to catching Waimea Hawaiian Church, the site offi- Ni‘ihau church to incorporate and affili- his friends visited, and shared a landowner/manager of the ‘ö‘io, päpio, ‘oama and weke cially conveyed to the congregation of ate with UCC. With the land convey- fish with grateful co-workers, parcel if UH is unable to do so, here for the past two decades, ‘Ohana Ni‘ihau o Waimea Ekalesia. ance, this plan is also being put into he said, lamenting the pond’s Morioka said. he said a healthy fishpond “As a Native Hawaiian, I encourage action, at last. The Ni‘ihau congregation demise after a 1990s highway- “Lt. Governor Aiona has would not only benefit stu- all of you to choose to forgive, and, as received official recognition last July as widening project destroyed the shown great leadership on this dents who want to learn about you allow this ekalesia to grow on these the newest Hawai‘i Conference UCC aquifer that fed it. issue,” said Chris Cramer of respecting the environment, lands, … you will be allowing your- church. Its standing will be celebrated at The state Department of Maunalua Fishpond Heritage the ocean and conservation, selves to see and understand the lessons a Nov. 9 ‘Aha Mokupuni, jointly hosted Transportation – which owns the Center. “The state is currently but that the whole surrounding learned from that period of time of the by the ‘Ohana Waimea o Ni‘ihau and pond as well as a nearby Känewai working to ensure these are prop- ecosystem would improve. overthrow,” Caroline Peters Belsom, Waimea UCC. Ilei Bennimina, a mem- pond – had planned to sell them erly stewarded into the future.” “If this pond opens up chair of the UCC Hawai‘i Conference ber of the Ni‘ihau congregation, said not at public auction, raising con- Maenette Benham, dean of all the bait fish going come Council, told the emotional crowd. all of its members support the church’s cerns of the community group the University of Hawai‘i’s back in, and when the bait The conveyance of land is part of new standing with the UCC, prefer- Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Hawai‘inuiäkea School of fish come in, the predators a larger UCC redress plan. Following ring instead to remain independent. Center, which works to preserve Hawaiian Knowledge, said she going come in too,” he said. Wherever it is built, the Thirty E aha ‘ia ana ‘o Maunakea? Meter Telescope will be What will become of the largest, most advanced telescope on earth. A consortium of U.S. and Canadian universities would like to spend more than $1 billion building the world’s largest astronom- ical observatory, either on Maunakea or in a Chilean desert. But A proposed telescope reignites discussion of the if the consortium building the Thirty Meter Telescope decides to build it on Maunakea, Hawaiians are divided between heralding future of astronomy on the piko of Hawai‘i Island it as a huge step in diversifying Hawai‘i Island’s economy and as By T. Ilihia Gionson • Publications Editor the largest injustice yet to the sanctity of Maunakea. With a mirror measuring 30 meters – or about 33 yards – in “The telescope, in principle, could have a Kea Anaina Hou. She said that, as ordered by the court, the CMP diameter, TMT would be able to see planets and stars much far- lifetime of 50 years,” said Anneila Sargent, should be competed by BLNR – not the University of Hawai‘i or ther away from Earth than the largest telescopes in existence now. an astronomy professor at Caltech, one of its consultant, Ku‘iwalu. Because of this, TMT would make it possible to view astronomical the partners in the TMT project. But it would “The NASA EIS (for the Outriggers project) found that… 30 objects in earlier stages of development, going back 13.3 million be up to the conditions of each potential site to years of astronomy has resulted in adverse, significant, substan- years to the origins of the universe. Thanks to an advanced adaptive determine the longevity of the observatory. tial impacts to the natural and cultural resources of Maunakea,” optics system, which shoots a guide laser into the atmosphere to DLNR spokesperson Deborah Ward says as a Pisciotta said. “The BLNR is not supposed to give permits to proj- measure turbulence, the images seen by TMT could be many times state agency UH is entitled to negotiate the lease ects in conservation zones that have adverse impacts.” clearer than those from the Hubble space telescope. directly with DLNR, but there has not yet been TMT opponent Hanalei Fergerstrom of the Temple of Lono Rising nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific, far from cities with any such discussion. brought his own copy of the NASA EIS. “It seems like we’re bright lights and air pollution, “There are different pros and cons doing this again and again,” Fergerstrom said of the EIS pro- the summit area of Maunakea for each of these sites, but before we cess. “If we need to keep arguing, we’ll keep arguing.” is inarguably the best site for Community move forward, the most important thing TMT site studies manager Sandra Dawson maintained that astronomy in the northern hemi- meetings for for us to do is to figure out the extent of TMT is committed to a new paradigm of development that is sphere. Thirteen telescopes have the impact on each site. This is just the more respectful of the ‘äina and Kanaka Maoli. “We’re look- been built on the summit since Comprehensive beginning of this process,” said Sargent. ing for input on the design and siting, where other projects the 1960s, and many Native Master Plan Some of the stronger Native Hawaiian have just come in with an idea of where they wanted it and Hawaiians say enough is enough. Round two of community meet- mana‘o regarding the TMT project should what it would look like. We also intend to make a significant Maunakea is significant spiri- ings are planned on Hawai‘i Island come as no surprise to two of the three part- investment in education on the island,” Dawson said. tually, culturally and environ- this month, where consultant Ku‘i- ners. UC and Caltech were partners in the can- “Education through desecration isn’t education at all,” mentally. It is the mountain of walu, which is developing the master celled Keck Outriggers project, which proposed declared Paul Neves, Ali‘i ‘Aimoku of the Royal Order of Wäkea, the piko of Hawai‘i plan, will present a draft of management in 2006 to build small scopes around the existing Kamehameha. Neves opposes the project because of the Island, the realm of the gods, recommendations and give the public an Keck observatory on Maunakea. many burials on Maunakea. “How about we build a TMT and the site of many iwi küpuna. opportunity to provide input. The project was opposed in court by Mauna on Homelani cemetery? Knock down all those ‘Blessed Many families continue the tra- Kea Anaina Hou, the Sierra Club’s Hawai‘i chap- Mothers’ (headstones) in the name of economic progress?” dition of taking the piko of new- >> Kona – Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m., ter, the Royal Order of Kamehameha and cultural Dawson assured, “We’re doing… studies and will not born children to various sites on Kealakehe Elementary School practitioner Clarence Ching. In August 2006, third build anywhere near a shrine or burial ground.” Maunakea. It is also the source >> Waimea – Nov. 17, 5-8 p.m., Circuit Judge Glenn Hara revoked the permit that the And Sargent, the Caltech professor, said: “We do want to of much of Hawai‘i Island’s Waimea Community Center state Board of Land and Natural Resources had granted be careful stewards and approach this in a very open way. fresh water. >> Hilo – Nov. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., to the Outrigger project. Hara didn’t rule against the That’s why we had these scoping meetings, and we are lis- Further deepening the dis- Keaukaha Elementary School project, but rather required a Comprehensive Master tening. We will respond to everything that everybody said. cussion, a Comprehensive Plan to be completed before any new construction on We are very committed to doing the right things.” Management Plan for the moun- Web links Maunakea could occur. Although Hara directed the For Damien Silva, an operating engineer from tain has yet to be completed. The Thirty Meter Telescope: BLNR to complete the plan, it is DLNR’s understand- Keaukaha, things are not so clear-cut. Silva sees both document will guide all future tmt.org ing that UH, the lessee, is responsible for preparing the sides of the debate, but supports the project with faith developments, including the TMT Hawai‘i EIS: plan. “It could be accepted, rejected or modified by the that it can be done in a respectful way that can enrich TMT. Add to that the expiration tmt-hawaiieis.org Board of Land and Natural Resources,” said DLNR the community. “As a Native Hawaiian, I am torn,” he of the University of Hawai‘i’s Mauna Kea Comprehensive Master spokesperson Ward. said. “I am torn between Mauna Kea as a special

lease on the mountain in 2033, a Plan: The CMP has yet to be completed, and public meet- II place for the Hawaiians and their culture,” short 25 years from now, and it’s maunakeacmp.com ings presenting draft management guidelines will be I and “as a Native Hawaiian man obvious that the discussion of Mauna Kea – From Mountain to Sea: held this month. The plan will guide all future devel- trying to make a living Maunakea’s future is at a crux. mauna-a-wakea.info opment on Maunakea, including TMT. for his family.”

Hawai‘i A community divided versus Chile At an October meeting to gath-

Pu`u It’s down to Maunakea or Cerro Armazones, Chile, for TMT er comment on what should be examinedPoliahu Observatory Corp., a partnership between the University of in TMT’s EIS, people gathered in the

California, the California Institute of Technology, and a group Keaukaha School cafeteria were deeply Pu`u Wekiu of Canadian universities that is building the scope. A site will be divided between welcoming TMT and selected next year. opposingII any new development on I Almost everything is ready to go on super-arid Cerro Armazones Maunakea. in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Native Chileans never lived in or used “There really isn’t any legal justi- the area, and the Chilean government found that TMT would have fication for building any more,” said no cultural or environmental impacts. The Chilean government is Kealoha Pisciotta, president of Mauna even pushing for TMT to be built there. But Cerro Armazones is much less accessible than Maunakea, requiring 14 hours of flying Pu`u Poliahu The Maunakea and two hours of driving to reach the site from California. Area of By contrast, Maunakea already has the infrastructure, roads Observatories detail Hilo Pu`u and a nearby university. TMT supporters prefer a location in the Locations of SummitWekiu Facillities Maunakea Summit 0 400 800 1200 feet northern hemisphere since there are plans to build even larger tele- Contour intervals of 50 feet Proposed site of TMT Hawai‘i *Under construction scopes in Chile. Gordon and Betty Moore, major financial backers 03/00 of TMT, also live on Hawai‘i Island. NASA Infared But in addition to the cultural, spiritual and environmental Telescope Facility Subaru (IRTF)INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY II significance of Maunakea, the biggest concern about building the Telescope UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I Submilleter Array I Canada-France-Hawai‘i TMT there may be more benign. W.M. Keck Telescope (CFHT) A rendering of the innards of the Observatory (Keck Although Maunakea is conservation land held by the state, the 1 and Keck 2) 0862 nwaldooW ,evirD ,ululonoH IH 22869 noitamrofnI nitelluB ,91 hcraM Thirty0002 Meter Telescope, what will Gemini North Mauna Kea Science Reserve, comprised of most of the land above 8-m Telescope be the most advanced telescope in The Mauna Kea Observatories the 12,000-foot elevation, is leased at no charge to the University Locations of Summit Facillities the world. The red beam is part of James Clerk Maxwell United Kingdom Infared of Hawai‘i by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. UH Telescope (JCMT) Telescope (UKIRT) University of the adaptive optics system, which Hawai‘i 2.2-m California Institute of then subleases the land to the outfits operating each telescope. 0 400Pu`u 800 1200 feet Telescope allows the telescope to correct for Poliahu Technology 10.4-m Contour intervals of 50 feet Submillimeter But UH’s lease will expire in 2033. Even if the planning andHawai‘i *Under construction University of Hawai‘i atmospheric distortion and produce Telescope (CSO) 03/00 0.6-m Telescope images sharper than the Hubble construction process goes according to the project’s most opti- Pu`u mistic timetable, TMT would not be operational until late 2017. Source: Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawai‘i Wekiu space telescope. - Photo rendering: Without a lease extension, that leaves at most 16 years.INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY Courtesy TMT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I

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traditions. The earlier Hawaiian0862 spellingnwaldooW ,evirD traditions,ululonoH IH 22869 noitamrofnI nitelluB ,91 hcraM 0002 awaiian names, both personal and place can be seen in places with the same name where names, are usually made up of several root American scientists have not had as much The of anMauna Kea Observatories Locations of Summit Facillities Hwords combined together to represent the influence, e.g., Maunaloa on Moloka‘i, Maunakea person or place. Hawaiian tradition is to write these Street in Honolulu, and the Maunakea family name. roots words together as a single word, for example, Older Hawaiian writings also include examples of Kamehameha not Ka Mehameha, Kaläkaua not Ka Maunakea and Maunaloa written as one word when Lä Kaua, Waikïkï not Wai Kïkï, Keauhou not Ke referring to the mountains on Hawai‘i. Au Hou. The Hawaiian tradition is different from Larry Kimura is an assistant professor at Ka the English one, as in English the parts of a place Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian A view of name are sometimes written separately, e.g., Mount Language, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Maunakea from Hilo. - Photo: - T. Ilihia Gionson - 18 | Nowemapa2008 Na hanana • EVENTS

WORLD INVITATIONAL heritage. Hyatt Regency Maui HULA FESTIVAL Resort and Spa at Kä‘anapali. Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 6-8, gate opens Donations at the door fund at 4 p.m. scholarships. Juried student For seven years, this competi- art exhibit runs Nov. 13-20. tion has lived up to its name by Sponsored by Nä Mele O attracting hula artists from 16 Maui. kaanapaliresort.com or countries, with a judging panel 808-661-3271. of the world’s savviest keep- ers of the art NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE of Hawaiian AND STORYTELLING dance. Waikïkï Sat., Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m. Shell. $10-$35. Blackfeet Nation’s Troy worldhula.com or “Good Medicine” De Roche MOKU O KEAWE 486-3185. presents a workshop in Native INTERNATIONAL American flute. All levels FESTIVAL NÄ HÖKÜ HANOHANO welcome. CDs and flutes avail- Wed.-Sun., Nov. 5-9, times vary ‘AHA MELE able for purchase. $30 advance Celebrates the full depth and Sat., Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m. Hawai‘i Academy of or $40 at door. Chaminade breadth of Native Hawaiian University’s Loo Theater. arts with a hula competition, Recording Arts features local music luminaries Hökü Sun., Nov. 23, 5 p.m. an opening night music concert De Roche and wife Liz De featuring headliner Napua Greig, Circle inset: Tis the Zuttermeister, Maunalua, season for talented Ku‘uipo Kumukahi and the Roche enchant audiences with Hawai‘i-related arts and crafts, Native American flute music and cultural workshops on hula, Kamehemeha Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Schools students and storytelling. Holistic lauhala weaving and more. Serenaders, Pilioha and John to raise their sweet Healing Hawai‘i, 1860 Ala Admission varies. Waikoloa Cruz. Free. Mission Memorial voices in Mele Moana Blvd., Suite 406. $20. Beach Resort. mokuokeawe.org. Auditorium. Presented by the Kalikimaka spirit. - Mayor’s Office of Culture and Reservations, 734-8018. Photo: Courtesy of the Arts. info@nahoku Michael Young hanohano.org or 593-9424. KAMEHAMEHA Photo: Courtesy of Moku o Keawe SCHOOLS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Makahiki events For Umi Kai, who is organizing the mental planning and everything INTERNATIONAL WAIKÏKÏ HULA Sat., Dec. 6, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. akahiki, the traditional a makahiki celebration Nov. 15 at else is the real crux of it all” Kai said. More than 300 students of the Native Hawaiian season Kualoa Regional Park, the season caps “Makahiki might be celebrated in CONFERENCE Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 13-15, Kamehameha Schools when war was kapu, off a year of a labor of love. “Most the four months, but preparations are M times vary Performing Arts tribute was given to the chiefs, and people associate makahiki with the made the whole year. If the ali‘i said This may be the Department ring rites of purification and celebration games, not the protocol. To me, the he wants 5,000 red hulu, you don’t only confer- in the holiday were performed. games are the physical fun part. But just get it the day before.” ence where with island-style PowerPoint entertainment in Kaho‘olawe Moku‘ume‘ume Mäkua Valley, O‘ahu presentations dance, drama, Nov. 13-16 (Ford Island) Nov. 22 • 9 a.m. are replaced chant and more. The Protect Kaho‘olawe and Kapuaikaula Participants must email and by nonstop Hawai‘i Theatre. ‘Ohana will open the Makahiki (Hickam AFB) RSVP in advance, as access to opportunities Free. Advance season on Kaho‘olawe, but sign- Nov. 15 • 7:30 a.m. the site is limited. An orientation to ‘uwehe, ‘ami tickets, 842-8495. up for that trip is closed. PKO to afternoon. session is mandatory. Meetings and slide, just to name Information, 528-0506. will be holding a closing cer- Participants must email and will be held every Friday until a few moves to be practiced emony in February. It is required RSVP in advance, as access to the event. Email William Aila in 128 hula classes taught by CHRISTMAS BETWEEN that participants be familiar the site is limited. Email Shad at [email protected]. more than 40 noted kumu. THE AVENUES with Kaho‘olawe access proto- Kane at [email protected]. Classes also cover hula cos- Sat., Dec. 6, 5-10 p.m. col and have visited Kaho‘olawe tume and lei making, ‘ölelo In the heart of Nänäkuli previously. For information Hawai‘i, oli, history, mele, Homestead, a celebration on the February panina, email music and instrument making. of community pride offers Kim Ku‘ulei Birnie at kkb@ $250 kama‘äina rate. Hawai‘i crafts, food, keiki rides, and, kahoolawe.org. Convention Center. waikikihu- most of all, the good cheer of laconference.com or 923-4151. neighbors getting to know one Kualoa Regional another. This year’s theme, “E Park, O‘ahu NÄ MELE O MAUI hoe aku i ka wa‘a” (paddle the Nov. 15 • Sunrise to evening. Thurs., Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. canoe forward) honors com- Families are encouraged to Maui County students in munity volunteers. Free. Street camp from Friday till Sunday. grades K-12 sing their hearts parking on Haleakalä and Contact Umi Kai, ulupono1@ in an annual contest to perpet- Nänäkuli avenues. nanakuli gmail.com or 840-5510. Photo: Chris Usher uate the Hawaiian culture and [email protected] or 499-8894. - Na hanana • EVENTS Nowemapa2008 | 19 Hoops, hot meals and hope Remembering Leighton Look for a drug-free community ext month, beloved waterman Leighton Thanksgiving meal, basketball NLook will be remem- competition, live music and door bered the way he lived – Aprizes are once again the main with a canoe surf contest attractions of the annual Turkey Shoot. that invites the island’s best The free event will be hosted by DADDS paddlers, surfers and water on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at sports enthusiasts to come Ka‘iulani Elementary School in Kalihi, together and enjoy Mäkaha where Dads Against Doing Drugs has Surfing Beach. “Leighton become increasingly visible in its year- would have loved this,” said round mission of fighting substance abuse Mel Pu‘u, who helps orga- and taking a stand against drug dealers. email [email protected]. nize the Bradah Mel’s Canoe The Turkey Shoot will feature three-on- Sponsors include HEI, Hidden Treasures Surfing and Stand-up Surfing three teams of youngsters in basketball com- Ministry, Sgt. John of the Weed and Seed Championships, planned for petition. While the hoopsters are working up program, Chad Owens and the Hawai‘i Dec. 6-7 or 13-14, depending an appetite, volunteers will serve turkey and Football School and OHA. Along with the on conditions. all the trimmings to needy community mem- festivities, Malina said the Turkey Shoot Pu‘u recalls how in 2004, bers, including the homeless. Turkey Shoot is an opportunity to recruit new members Look led a six-man crew from attendance last year hit an all-time high of for DADDS, which helps fathers become Hui Lanakila Canoe Club 400. More than 100 volunteers worked the positive role models. “The more there are to win the master’s division Leighton Look and his three daughters in undated photo. - Photo: event, including teens from several pub- of us,” he says, “the more we are able of the Walter J. Macfarlane Courtesy of Mel Pu‘u lic and private schools. DADDS founder to do interventions and make it known Regatta at Waikïkï Beach William Malina, who became a community to the drug dealers that we are working after their wide lead all dent left him paralyzed from the neck catalyst after serving time in prison, asks with the police to make them pack up but vanished near the finish line. Look’s down. Proceeds from the fourth annual interested volunteers to call 861-0660 or and leave our community.”— Liza Simon instructions? “ ‘Catch the next bump. We contest will continue to help Look’s family just gotta do this.’ ” Pu‘u said. “And we pay for medical bills, which still remain. did. I can still see Leighton, not saying Donations of any kind, including cash and anything, just smiling from ear to ear.” prizes, are welcome. Checks are payable Look, who helped to establish Hui to Hawai‘i Amateur Surfing Association. Royal lä hänau Lanakila in 1977, died in August at the To make an advance donation or for infor- age of 52, four years after a diving acci- mation, call 478-9086. — Liza Simon ovember marks the birthday month of King Kaläkaua, a patron of the arts whose joie de Nvivre earned him the nickname the Merrie Monarch. But the king had a serious side, too. His pro- gressive thinking led to accomplishments like Makahiki fest burning bright sending youths abroad for higher education, restoring hula and other nearly extinct cul- torch is being passed during this makahiki season of peace and abundance. The tural traditions, achieving a written text of uber-popular pan-Polynesian Makahiki Maoli Festival will continue to feature the Hawaiian creation chant, Kumulipo, Amakahiki games, arts, food and entertain- not to mention his talents as an attor- ment from Hawai‘i, Tahiti, Rapa Nui, Samoa and ney, composer, singer, musician and Tonga, but starting this year the event will become literary author. His musical compo- a fundraiser for Pünana Leo o Honolulu to “keep sitions, like the Hawaiian anthem the language alive and to keep the awareness of “Hawai‘i Pono‘ï,” “Koni Au I Ka the makahiki going,” said Ka‘uhane Lee, president Wai” and “Ninipo,” still enchant of Ke Ala ‘Ölino Hawai‘i, the event’s founder. All music lovers in the 21st century. proceeds from the event will support the school’s On Nov. 16, celebrate the king’s program and keiki. 172nd birthday at ‘Iolani Palace, The event has been such a success – it attracted his former home, where a concert 10,000 attendees when it traveled to Tahiti in 2006 by the Royal Hawaiian Band, hula – and has helped to achieve a new Hawai‘i state and palace tours will combine in law that establishes each Nov. 20 from here on a royal tribute to the Hawaiian as Makahiki Commemoration Day. So after five This year’s T-shirt designed by U‘i Naho‘olewa, Kingdom’s seventh king. Runs years of helping to raise awareness of the makahiki features a theme chosen by Puakea Nogelmeier. from 11 am. to 3 p.m., free for season, Lee says, “mission accomplished.” That’s kama‘äina. He inoa no Ke Ali‘i not to say Ke Ala ‘Ölino’s work is done. The group is now setting its sights on cultural David La‘amea Lumialani Mahinulani heritage preservation relating to sacred sites. For information or booth application for the Nalo‘iaehuokalani Kamanakaupu‘u free Makahiki Maoli Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand, Kaläkaua. call 728-5663, email [email protected] or visit ahapunanaleo.org. — Lisa Asato 20 | Nowemapa2008 MELE ‘AILANA • island music scene

review ‘Ikena Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho and Amy Ku‘uleialoha Stillman

A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimukï, Tia Carrere was at home in the Islands in October to Longtime friends Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho talk about good times celebrate her alma and their latest collaboration, ‘Ikena, on the OHA-produced Hawai- mater’s 100th anniversary with her friend since high ian Talk Radio Show Na¯ ‘O¯iwi ‘O¯lino. - Photo: Francine Murray school Daniel Ho. The down-to-earth local girl and renowned actress, who came to Honolulu craving ham- The series was founded for the burger steak from Liliha Bakery, has been in numerous TV series and has appeared in films with Arnold It’s HOT! love of music in 2003, motivated Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes and Mike Meyers, just to name a few. Tia and Daniel’s new Hot Gig. Hot by the lack of venues where tra- CD, ‘Ikena, introduces original mele ‘ölelo Hawai‘i by Amy Ku‘uleialoha Stillman. The mele range from ditional Hawaiian music could the light-hearted and fun “The Spam Song” – whose English translation encourages, “Eat local food, eat Gifts. Hot Girls. be enjoyed. George, “Hawai‘i’s delicious food, eat Spam … shua‘a” – to the chant for earth mother, “Papahänaumoku,” “näna e hi‘ipoi i nä Renaissance Man,” hosts this gig iwi o nä küpuna – she cradles the bones of the ancestors.” This is Tia’s third CD, following her Grammy- By Francine Murray every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at nominated Hawaiiana in 2007, and Dream, in 1993, which went platinum in the Philippines. Broadcast/Media Coordinator the Näpili Kai Beach Resort, on Maui. November and December’s review The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar n Oct. 22, the Masters of featured masters include Makana, Various artists Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Dennis Kamakahi, Ka‘apana, Produced by George Kahumoku Jr., Paul Konwiser, Wayne OConcert Series celebrated Jeff Peterson, Owana Salazar and Wong, Daniel Ho, Dennis Kamakahi and various artists five years of making nahenahe Kevin Brown. If you’re looking Produced by Daniel Ho Creations music with a special show featuring for great entertainment, or a spe- leo ki‘eki‘e, or Hawaiian falsetto, cial holiday gift, check out the Released in September and recorded live from the extraordinary Maui con- and kï hö‘alu, with Hawaiian slack Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key cert series is the new CD The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. Expect the key legends Ledward Ka‘apana Guitar Concert Series. For reser- unexpected. This is not an instrumental disc, but tradition with a twist. If you and Richard Ho‘opi‘i, hosted by vations, call 888-669-3858. For were born in the Islands, no matter when, you’ve probably heard, or maybe George Kahumoku Jr. information, visit slackkey.com. even sang along with, one of these beautiful Hawaiian classics: “Wahine ‘Ilikea” by Dennis Kamakahi, “Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai” by Edith Kanaka‘ole performed by George Kahumoku Jr., “I Ali‘i Nö ‘Oe” by Richard Ho‘opi‘i, or the kolohe rendition Keoki Kahumoku and Herb Ohta play of “Lähainaluna,” composed by Kui Lee. This CD is the fourth compilation of songs recorded live at the concert series. Its three predecessors won Grammy awards for best Hawaiian Album. Preview the CD online at DanielHo.com. Hearing is believing.

review Pili o ke Ao Küpaoa Produced by Soul Tree

Come hear what all the buzz is about. The amazing young Hawaiian duo, Küpaoa has just released their debut album, Pili o ke Ao, which translates as the “beginning of a new day.” The album’s title song also makes its record debut. “Pili o ke Ao” was originally a chant written by Ho‘oulumähiehie in the century-old Hawaiian language newspaper Ka Na‘i Aupuni. The mele was recently put to music by University of Hawai‘i Hawaiian language Candy and music combine for a professor M. Puakea Nogelmeier. sweet treat this holiday season. Kalikolïhau “Lïhau” Hannahs is a 2007 graduate of the William S. review Hawaiian Host and Richardson School of Law, and Kellen Paik of Kaua‘i, is pursuing a mas- Raiatea Helm ter’s degree in Hawaiian language at UH Law and language? Great combo, and together they make melodic magic. Moloka‘i’s sweet and lovely young leo ki‘eki‘e artist just got sweeter. Lïhau composes many of their lyrics and Kellen brings them to life with music, as in “Hïhïmanu Hanalei,” Hawaiian Host presents Raiatea’s new original hit song, “Where I an original about the lo‘i fields of Hanalei, lavish and magnificent in the hä‘ao rain; “Koamalu,” under the Belong,” available exclusively in specially marked Hawaiian Host shade of the koa tree, a place where the heart finds peace; and “Halele‘a,” a song about how Kaua‘i is simply Christmas Macadamia and Music Medley boxes. A wonderful holiday gift perfect, especially the Halele‘a district. idea with two wonderful delights in one little package, Hawaiian music Küpaoa means stalwart, lingering fragrance, and like their music, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of and assorted chocolate confections like dark chocolate macadamia, Maui hearing this group live, the beauty lingers. They’ve been a well-kept secret, charismatic and captivating live Caramacs and MacNut Crunch. A joy for the senses, this is pure genius. entertainers. See them live at the Honolulu Club on Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pili o ke Ao Available where fine candies are sold or by phone at 888-529-4678. hits store shelves Nov. 4. For information, visit kupaoa.com. NA¯ PUKE • BOOKS Romancing the past review Murder Casts a Shadow By Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl

By Liza Simon Public Affairs Specialist

oted playwright Victoria Kneubuhl claims ances- Ntry from both Sämoa and Hawai‘i and spent time growing up in both groups of Pacific islands. An unusual life? Well, yes. And Playwright Victoria Kneubuhl departs from it’s no surprise that her budding her usual theatre track to write a mystery literary imagination was galvanized novel. - Photo: Courtesy of University of at an early age by Robert Louis Hawai‘i Press Stevenson, who also made his home in both Sämoa and Hawai‘i, let- Kneubuhl play, prepare for some ting the natural beauty and ancient serious chicken-skin moments. culture of both places shine through In a change of pace, however, many of his fiction masterpieces. she’s written something just for At an early age, Kneubuhl vis- fun. Her new novel, Murder Casts MOBI08-096_InTouch_KaWai:MOBI08-096_InTouch_KaWai 6/13/08 12:10 PM Page 1 ited the well-preserved 19th cen- a Shadow, unfolds in between the tury Stevenson residence outside World Wars, in a bygone Honolulu the Sämoan capital of Apia. It bounded by theatres and muse- impressed her – not so much for ums and plenty of mixed-plate its vintage charm, but because she Hawai‘i special effects. The plot felt it was very much alive with doubles as a classic whodunit mana. This may have been one game, which you can play along- In Touch For Not Too Much of the seminal experiences that side her characters as they try to shaped Kneubuhl’s impressive gift figure out who is real and who With Mobi PCS and Federal Lifeline / Link Up programs, you can get for resurrecting long-gone epochs is real trouble. It is escapist lore, connected with the lowest monthly unlimited talk plan in Hawaii. along with their dearly departed yet the fact that the plot moves denizens. so deftly through a quest and a Monthly unlimited talking, Nokia 2285 The combination of Kneubuhl’s revelation of a secret is a credit No credit check, or similar model No contracts required. $ for only $59. passion for the past and her bonds to Kneubuhl’s pure joy in the art 32 to Polynesian tradition ground her of using the writer’s imagination art in a poignant tug between the to accomplish what nothing can echoes of old souls and voices – the creation of a living window that call for future transformation. on the past, much more vital than Translation: When you go to a a one-dimensional timepiece.

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Kaua‘i healthcare grant Native Hawaiian community and Falls of Clyde professional organizations, includ- Healthcare for Native Hawaiians ing OHA, a major funder of Na Now that the Falls of Clyde has on Kaua‘i will be getting a boost Pua No‘eau. been saved from possible sink- from a $2.37 million grant pro- Sing is the first Native Hawaiian ing, its new owners are asking vided by the U.S. Department board member of the NIEA, the public for its help in get- of Health and Human Services, which held its 2007 convention ting back the ship’s many missing the office of U.S. Rep. Mazie K. in Honolulu, attracting more than parts so that a full restoration can Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) announced in 3,000 educators. As part of his be done. No questions will be August. work with NIEA, Sing established asked upon return of any missing The funding will go to Ho‘öla a Native Hawaiian Education items, which include portholes, Lähui Hawai‘i (HLH), part of the Association to provide additional skylights and equipment. The federally funded Native Hawaiian support for Nä Pua No‘eau as a parts, believed to have made their Health Care Systems, which oper- venue for research, teacher train- way worldwide, were either given ates on Kaua‘i at medical centers ing and community discourse on away or taken as it was widely in Waimea and Kapa‘a. HLH will improving education for children believed the four-masted 19th use the funds to expand services of indigenous ancestry. century ship would be intention- to Native Hawaiians by providing ally sunk, said Chris Woolaway, more primary health care, dental Lunalilo trustees a vice president with the Friends care, behavioral health counsel- of Falls of Clyde, which received ing, substance abuse counseling, Probate Judge Colleen Hirai ownership of the National Historic chronic disease management, case named the three trustees of the Landmark for $1 from Bishop management and access to feder- King William Charles Lunalilo Museum on Sept. 30. ally subsidized 340B pharmacies. Trust Estate on Sept. 26. The trust- The nonprofit group plans to Kaua‘i is considered an under- ees are Stanley Hong, 73, who was assess the ship’s condition in dry served area for Native Hawaiians reappointed; Harvey McInerny, dock before the end of the year, who are widely prevented from 52, was appointed from interim and work on its preservation and accessing comprehensive health trustee; and Kamani Kuala‘au, long-term restoration, for which care services by social and geo- 29, was a new appointee. The costs have not been determined. graphical barriers that include trustees will serve staggered terms To make a donation to the Friends poverty, lack of medical insurance, of nine, seven and five years, of Falls of Clyde, visit friendsof age is nothing but a number lack of information on medical respectively. The court approved fallsofclyde.org. For information treatment and the declining num- Hong’s reappointment to serve or questions on returning missing At 90 years old, Kent Ghirard is on a roll. Ghirard marked his September birthday ber of primary care providers in after the age of 70, which is the items, contact Keven Williamson with a celebration at Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu, where former the state’s rural communities. cut-off age stipulated by the king’s at kwilliamson@friendsoffallsof and current hula dancers from his 1950s-era traveling hula troupe Kent Ghirard will. “(Hong is) the glue between clyde.org or Heather McGregor at and the Hula Nani Girls, gathered to honor him in song and dance. “I can’t call Educator lauded the past and the future,” McInerny hmcgregor@friendsoffallsofclyde. them girls anymore,” he chided as they danced to old favorites. Pictured onstage said. “We felt it was very neces- org or 526-1559 and leave a mes- with Ghirard is Maile Loo-Ching of the Hula Preservation Society. On Nov. 15, David Kekaulike Sing, direc- sary to have him be a big part in sage. Ghirard was further honored with the second annual I Ola mau ka Hula award tor of Nä Pua No‘eau, has been what we’re doing as far as stabiliz- from Hula Grill Waikı¯kı¯, which recognizes those who have perpetuated hula named Educator of the Year by ing our trust.” USDA grants throughout their lifetimes. A photo exhibit of Ghirard’s private collection from the the National Indian Education The king’s will established bygone Hula Nani Girls era runs through Nov. 6 at Honolulu Hale - Photo: Lisa Association. Sing received the Lunalilo Home for elderly infirm Applications are being accept- Asato For more photos from the birthday event, visit Ka Wai Ola online at prestigious honor last month in Hawaiians, which opened in 1883 ed for a U.S. Department of oha.org/kawaiola Seattle at the annual conference in Makiki. In 1927 it relocated Agriculture rural development for the NIEA, which is dedicated to its current location in Hawai‘i grant program that aims to help to increasing educational oppor- Kai, where it operates a type two producers receive a greater share tunities for students of Native adult residential care home that of revenues by expanding into fees connected with establishing ment, space or staff salaries. Other American, Hawaiian and Alaskan can accommodate 44, provides “value-added agricultural prod- a value-added venture. Working federal grants cannot be used as ancestry. respite services, an adult day care ucts.” capital grants of up to $300,000 a match. Under Sing’s leadership, Nä Pua open to all, and Meals on Wheels. Value-added items include may be used for expenses such For application and deadline No‘eau has successfully developed “We give preference to Native those that change the physical as labor, inventory, office equip- information for the Value-Added its statewide enrichment programs Hawaiians, but we have non-Native form of a product, such as turning ment and marketing and consult- Producer Grant Program, call for gifted and talented Native Hawaiians too because we need sweet potatoes into potato chips ing fees. USDA Rural Development for Hawaiian children, including the revenue,” McInerny said. “If or strawberries into jam. Another Eligible applicants are inde- your island: Moloka‘i, Maui and developing curriculum for K-12 any part-Hawaiian is available to example is going organic, free pendent producers, farmer or Läna‘i, 808-553-5321; Hawai‘i students that has served as a model come out and we don’t have room, range or grass fed, and thereby rancher cooperatives, agricultural Island, 808-933-8312; O‘ahu and for the state’s Hawaiian-focused we would always make that space enhancing a product’s value. producer groups and majority- Kaua‘i, 808-483-8600 ext.118. charter schools, establishing seven available.” Lunalilo Home plans an Two types of grants are avail- controlled producer-based busi- Nä Pua No‘eau outreach centers, open house Nov. 1 and its annual able. Planning grants of up to ness ventures. A dollar-for-dollar Book sale which offer educational programs fundraiser lü‘au Jan. 31, the king’s $100,000 cover activities such as match is required in the form of in collaboration with University 174th birthday. Call Grace or Dawn creating a business plan, feasibil- cash, line of credit or third-party Bishop Museum will hold its of Hawai‘i campuses and other at 395-1000 for information. ity study, marketing plan or legal contributions such as time, equip- third annual Book Sale on Nov. 8 - NU HOU • NEWSBRIEFS

from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the museum’s courtesy of the Amy Greenwell Päkï Building conference rooms. Botanical Gardens. Horticulturalist This sale will feature a variety of Brian Kiyabu will answer ques- publications from its Library and tions. For information, call Joanna Archives Department – some that Demeo on O‘ahu at 924-6018. date back to the 1800s, out-of-print The free annual Arbor Day Talk Story memoirs, bulletins and occasional celebration helps to educate visi- papers from the 1900s. tors and residents about Hawaiian Hawaiian talk radio Funds raised will benefit the plants, their cultural significance nonprofit museum, which last year and the importance of protecting bought a much-needed microform the Islands’ unique environment. reader for its Library and Archives, The event is part of Outrigger’s “Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino – thanks to previous sales. “By mak- Kaläkaua Experience, a year- People Seeking Wisdom” ing these many rare and out-of- round series of educational guest 6:30–9 a.m. print books available at below- programs about Hawai’i’s cultural market cost, we think that the heritage. Weekday mornings on: community is able to support the museum’s mission while also ben- Breast cancer award Hilo AM 850 KHILO efitting themselves,” said librarian Matthew Yim. University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa Kona AM 790 KKON In preparation for the book School of Social Work professor sale, the museum’s Library and Noreen Mokuau has received a Maui AM 900 KNUI Archives will be closed on Nov. $300,000 award from the Susan O‘ahu AM 940 KKNE 7. For information, visit bishop G. Komen for the Cure to conduct museum.org or call 848-4148. research on the role of the ‘ohana in the recovery of Native Hawaiian Kumulä‘au Arbor Day women diagnosed with breast can- cer. The research project, titled Kü Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i Family activities and a free Me Ka ‘Ohana, or Stand Tall with native Hawaiian plant giveaway Family, will examine the feasibility are planned in honor of Arbor of a culturally based intervention Day at three Outrigger properties that aims to build on the strengths "-6
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before and taught their mo‘opuna ness, the blowing of the Ho‘olua States landed troops in Honolulu Tyranny and iwi exposed everything they had to know about wind, the A‘e winds from below to support the annexationist club, caring for our sacred ‘äina. and the Ponahakeola (whirlwind, a handful of American insurrec- By Alika Poe Silva Käne Ana in Mäkua Valley facing Kahu (priest) can recite from waterspout) on the ocean or on tionists. To avoid the needless loss Kahu Kulaiwi, Koa Mana, east is where the Sun of the Son of memory every wind that blew on the sacred ‘äina. Our knowledge of life, Queen Lili‘uokalani pru- Kupukaaina o Wai‘anae Wahipana, I‘O rises and in December it stands the sea or on land, we were taught and genetic instinct will continue dently yielded to the armed forces O‘ahu, Hawaiian National in its solstice station. What our to listen to the wind. Kahu are very for those yet to come, but learn to of the U.S. military. Until such time küpuna visualized, practiced and skilled in astronomy and knew well listen to the wind. that the U.S. rectifies its harm and loha no ‘ohana, remember taught us about our sacred canoe the clouds and waters that rose and Therefore, there is much more restores the Hawaiian Kingdom. the sacred rock canoe con- and its articulated crew of naviga- fell and those that drew toward significance and value about The United States is responsible Anects us to our ancestors. tors and warriors. Each generation land and away from it. Kahu knew Kanehunamoku, which encom- to mend its unlawful action, and And from U-Kane-Po Heiau and passed on the wisdom of the one when the navigation star rose, and passes Mäkua Valley and con- we ask the United Nations and the when to sail at various times of the nects it to Kükaniloko (the Piko United States to create a peaceful night from evening to morning, the of O‘ahu). If archaeological site- resolution to this prolonged military months and stormy days in each specific models are flawed in occupation and cultural genocide. one all through the year. Kahu were several ways, it fails to use the trained to read signs (Kilokilo, how inter-relationships among sites. U.S. Commission on to tell when the sea would be calm, The U.S. Army repeatedly fails to Civil Rights Report, when they would be a disturbance address the culturally consistent dated May 4, 2006 in the ocean, and when there would requirements of the Traditional Considering the Akaka Bill, be a great storm. Kahu observed Cultural Property (TCP) Model as the Comission on Civil Rights the rainbows and ocean and the required by U.S. Section 106 law. found that the Hawaiian Kingdom colors in and at the edges of them, Obviously, the outdated archaeo- “included Native Hawaiians, but the way they twinkled, their red, logical Site Model helps the Army also included residents of other yellow or shade of blue glowing, confuse matters on Hawaiian races and ethnicities.” They rec- the dimming of them. In a storm, religion, lineal descendants and ommended strongly against the the reddish rim on the clouds, the cultural descendants thereby dis- Akaka Bill as “legislation that way in which they move. The low- criminating against lineal descen- would discriminate on the basis The ‘Iolani Palace gates display the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.- Photo: Blaine ering of the sky, the heavy cloudi- dants who are practitioners of the of race or national origin and fur- Fergerstrom Käne religion and Käne sites. The ther subdivide the American peo- Käne religion and practitioners ple.” We are not tribes, this bill is are presumed to be protected by wrong, to ignore Article 15 of the federal and state law. The Army Hague Convention, “everyone has is violating their 106 TCP law a right to their national identity.” and allowing a malihini group The Akaka Bill should be address- Niuolahiki (Hui Mälama), intrusion and con- ing and restoring our government ‘Aha Pünana Leo’s trol onto our Käne temples of that its troops displaced in 1893). Niuolahiki Distance Learning Program Kanehunamoku (Mäkua Valley). It’s a contradiction of our ratified We remember with distress how treaties! The bill denies status for presents an Army commanding officer par- Hawaiian nationals and ignores Online Hawaiian Language Classes ticipated in worship and setting other ethnicities who are still Papa ‘Ölelo Hawai‘i Pünaewele Puni Honua up new altars for the god Lono in Hawaiian subjects till today. Mäkua Valley. Led by the mali- Remember ‘ohana, küpuna said, Learn Hawaiian from the comfort hini political group (Hui Mälama), Kaulana Nä Pua, famous are the and convenience of home! who used this ceremony to further children of Hawai‘i. We will not their political goals. be hobbled and controlled under � Lessons are based on the textbook Nä Kai This worshipping of Lono and the laws that have hobbled Native ÿEwalu. Learn to hear, speak, read and this type of malihini ceremony Americans. Consequently, Hawaiian write in ÿölelo Hawaiÿi (Hawaiian). is not historic to Kanehunamoku, Nationals object to the Akaka Bill’s (Garden of Eden, Mäkua Valley) It present language and its greedy mes- � Offering Niu ÿÖÿio (Beginning) and violates the Käne religion, temples sage of annexation babe! Küpuna Niu Haohao (Intermediate) levels. and TCP of our ‘ohana. The reli- said in the Kü‘ë Petition, “NO” to E Ola Ka ÿÖlelo Hawaiÿi! gion of Käne is a distinct cosmol- annexation. Mr. Akaka is a good ogy and consequently a separate man and is being used. If he listens culture from the cosmology and to the wind, he will hear the voices of Registration period: November 24 - December 15, 2008 culture of the Lono religion and his küpuna and of Pono Kaulike, and Classes begin: January 5, 2009 culture. Historic facts from the become who he really is, a Hawaiian Register now. Space is limited. Kanalu genealogy make clear the National. ‘Ike maka ‘ohana. See religion and cosmology of Käne more information at hawaiian For more information or to apply online visit: were in Hawai‘i long before the kingdom.org and learn more about www.ahapunanaleo.org/eng first priest of Lono ever arrived. the continually existing Hawaiian Furthermore, historians argue nation. Aloha no, I ‘O lako ‘ohana, that in January of 1893, the United ua mau ke ea o ka ‘äina i ka pono. - ka leo kaiaulu • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nowemapa2008Nowemapa2008 || 2525

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Mahalo the Hawaiian culture and which means that tribes formerly detrimental to Native Hawaiians. He privately run prisons on the U.S. I wanted to thank all of you, Hawaiian language, and about impoverished paying white supports large-scale development, continent. Perhaps in these rough my husband Craig, families, my traditional ways of sustainability, lawyers to defend their water, dependence on imported foods, economic times we should be friends and those who donated to the sciences, job skills and other land, mineral and cultural rights in big-box stores and top-heavy seriously considering how much my brother Kaleo Hauanio and subjects that prepare our children federal courts are now bankrupted government. If elected, he’ll be $50 million circulating in the state family for their two boys, Koa for a new world where we, living paying white lawyers to defend another token Hawaiian who will really means. The construction and Nalu, to receive specialized on the island of Hawai‘i, might their rights in state courts. always place native issues second industry certainly could use the medical treatment at the Amen have to survive on what exists With McCain as president, to special interests. boost that building a prison in Clinic in California. For those of here on our island? OHA revenue would be frittered Pilago has a proven track record Hawai‘i would create. you who called and asked, “you And what if this organization away like Kamehameha Schools, of fighting for Native Hawaiian Lela Hubbard going make a ho‘olaule‘a?” but exists far into the future and benefits i.e., paying settlements and lawyer rights so he should’ve been the one ‘Aiea, O‘ahu donated anyway, and to those I many generations to come? It fees to white lawyers who file suit to speak. Now I’m skeptical of don’t know of, thank you all, would be the best of the future and just to get rich. motivations behind the conference. from the bottom of my heart! An the best of the past. What if? Arizona Indians would not Next year CNHA should select E kala update of the boys’ conditions will Richard Ha elect McCain “chief,” never mind a true Hawaiian representative to mai be shared sometime in the future. Hamakua Springs Country Farms, “commander in chief!” speak, or I won’t attend the “Native In our God bless all of you! president Hawaiian” Convention. October Gladys Brigham Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i Island Rico Leffanta Melvin Kealamoku issue, a OHA Hilo Office Honolulu Moku o Keawe photo TMT benefits all Hö‘ike pilikia ‘Hawaiian’ convention? Pa‘ahao assault identified Lutu There have been articles I just read the line, “Local I’m a kanaka from Moku o To treat the sexual assault of another recently about the Thirty Meter Republicans would like Native Keawe and attended the recent a Hawaiian wahine inmate at person as Afoa Moega Lutu, Telescope (TMT) board evaluating Hawaiians to consider that Sen. Native Hawaiian Convention Otter Creek Correctional Center a candidate for governor in Mauna Kea as a possible site. McCain represents Arizona – to learn how I can help to heal by a male corrections officer as American Sämoa. Lutu’s There is always controversy over home to a large Native Indian my community. The conference a misdemeanor exemplifies the photo runs here, courtesy of development on the mountain – population and has experience as was good, but I objected to the mentality of those who run that afoavelega08.com. but what if, this time, we on the chairman of the U.S. Senate Indian Council of Native Hawaiian private prison: those imprisoned In our election insert, the Big Island substantially benefited Affairs Committee,” on page 13 of Advancement’s choice to invite are worthless and should be denied name of state Sen. J. Kalani from it? What if we were able to the October issue. Billy Kenoi, a candidate for mayor the basic human rights afforded English was misspelled. use this opportunity to prepare Apparently local Republicans for Hawai‘i County, to speak. them by the U.S. Constitution. KWO regrets the errors. ourselves, and our children, for do not want readers to know The mayoral election this year Instead of psychological the future? that McCain promised Arizona is very important because two counseling after the assault, the What if the TMT coming here “Indians” he would defend their Native Hawaiian käne representing inmate was put in confinement meant disadvantaged Hawaiian rights and beliefs as senator, but two different forms of government where she had no one to console Your Thoughts… (and other race) students can attend upon election, immediately set about are competing for the highest seat or counsel her; no one to listen Send them to Ka Wai Ola. Hawai‘i Community College and introducing and supporting bills to in Hawai‘i County, where traffic, to her stories of the nightmares the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo disenfranchise Native Americans. drugs, large-scale developments she suffered. She did not tell All letters must be typed, signed and for free? For example, McCain introduced and over-population are negatively her family for months. Her calls not exceed 200 words. Letters cannot be published unless they are signed What if we develop a pathway a bill to convert a Tonto Apache impacting our community. were heavily monitored and often and include a telephone contact for for local people to fill jobs during sacred site into a copper mine, and For some reason, Kenoi was disconnected. verification. OHA reserves the right to the extensive construction and supported bills to divert headwaters invited to speak at the convention The inmate would have had to be edit all letters for length, defamatory operation of the telescope? from Fort Apache cornfields to golf but not candidate Angel Pilago. brain dead to refuse a transfer back and libelous material, and other What if we collect all the funds courses and water parks in Maricopa This seemed odd because Pilago to Hawai‘i; she is not. However, objectionable content, and reserves attributable to astronomy and County and quite notoriously has a long history of fighting for the Department of Public Safety the right not to print any submission. have that money administered by supported the construction of a Hawaiian issues, is active in the appeared never to think of the a group of wise people who are telescope on Mount Graham, one community and lives the culture. mental and physical health of the Send letters to: chosen specifically to allocate it of the four sacred mountains to all Kenoi is an attorney who has inmate who is apparently just a Ka Wai Ola to the education of this island’s southwestern tribes. never fought for Hawaiian issues, number. 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 keiki? Worst of all, McCain supported nor does he understand the key The state spends more than Honolulu, HI 96813 What if these credible people bills granting states rights over issues that affect kanaka, and $50 million annually to house email: [email protected] fund education programs about Native American sovereignty, he represents everything that is about 2,000 state prisoners at

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OHA’s focus for the next four years benefits through state and or U.S. Courts. constructive roles for Native Hawaiians in We have blocked Arakaki v. Lingle and Hawai‘i, in the continental United States Day v. Apoliona. We are focused now on and in the global community. the appeal by the State of Hawai‘i before • Unifying the political will among Native Haunani Apoliona, MSW ka ‘äina. the U.S. Supreme Court. Hawaiians, everywhere, on advancing self- Chairperson, Trustee, At-large In these times of great challenge for indi- • Continuing Native Hawaiian registra- governance in the context of achievable viduals, families and communities, OHA tion through KAU INOA (the count near- reality, informed by accurate facts on the must be stable, undaunted and committed ing 96,000) as the first step and foundation issues, led by Native Hawaiians of integ- to its primary mission. upon which to build the Native Hawaiian rity, ethics and compassion is the greatest Focus for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing entity and to engage informed challenge before us. in 2008-2012 will include but not be lim- Native Hawaiians in the process of building Time and the tides of economic and ited to: a Native Hawaiian governing entity. political change will not stand still for us. ö e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino, nä pulapula • Completing resolution and payment of • Completing passage of the Native We are looking for Native Hawaiian leaders a Häloa, mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau “disputed” income and proceeds from the Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, of integrity, credibility, committed to ser- Epuni ke ao mälamalama. Aloha e Public Land Trust due to OHA from the in the congressional mix since 2000 and vice and not self-service, willing to work nä küpuna kahiko, näna e ho‘oulu mai iä State of Hawai‘i, unpaid from 1978 to the long overdue as a tool to strengthen legal diligently for the betterment of all Native käkou e holopono a loa‘a ë ka lei lanakila. present. Enabling legislation failed to pass standing and position for Native Hawaiians, Hawaiians but also for the betterment of E hana käkou me ke ahonui pili me ka hä the Hawai‘i state Senate in 2008 but merits the aboriginal, indigenous, natives, as we all who love Hawai‘i; leaders ready to do a ke aloha, ‘oiai e külia i ka nu‘u a kau i appropriate and proper completion in the defend our “constitutional rights.” their homework before acting with focus ka ‘iu o luna. Ka‘i mai e nä hoa kui lima, 2009 Legislature. • Convening a summit of policymakers and discipline and courage. Read my let- lei ‘ia i ka pua lehua, akäka wale ho‘i ka • Defending vigorously and wisely of the private and public trusts serving ter to the editor in the Honolulu Weekly, mana‘o i ka ‘ä o ke ahi awakea. Welowelo against ALL litigation launched by those Native Hawaiians for joint discussions on Oct. 15-21, 2008, Volume 18, Number 42 ë ka hae Hawai‘i, i hö‘ailona wehi no nä who seek to erode and destroy Native present collective trust visions and mis- “Chinatown” issue. You will realize that kini, ke Akua pü me käkou i pono ke ea o Hawaiian assets, trusts, rights and program sions toward self-sufficient, productive and the time is now. Mälama pono. 47.48/48

Akana for abusing her duty as a trustee. You Akaka and Inouye. The lobbyists can only Unfounded accusations must stop may ask, “So what? The board has insurance assist them in persuading other senators to against liability.” But after providing legal favor the bill and in “counting the votes.” assistance the insurance company could well Akana charges that Trustee Machado ask for an increase in OHA’s premiums. That misled the board by telling them that the Walter M. Heen did not do so, she (Aulani) would seek legal would reduce funds available for our ben- Moloka‘i community supported the efforts Trustee, O‘ahu action against Akana “and, unfortunately, the eficiaries. Akana’s reckless behavior has put of Moloka‘i Ranch to exchange several Office of Hawaiian Affairs.” That statement OHA, each individual trustee and a portion thousand acres of “legacy lands” in exchange prompted this column. of the trust fund at risk. for the right to construct high-end homes on Let’s examine Akana’s charges: Akana’s behavior is utterly contrary to Lä‘au Point. Akana asserts that “we believed 1. Akana’s nepotism charge rises from the her obligations as a trustee. A trustee owes her and approved” a resolution supporting fact that Aulani is Chairperson Apoliona’s a solemn responsibility and duty to defend the program. However, the minutes show that sister. What Akana has never taken the cour- the organization against false allegations of at the meeting when the issue was discussed, or months now, the OHA ‘ohana has tesy to tell KWO readers is that Aulani wrongdoing, not to utter them. While we can- the opposition was described and debated. sadly read and listened to the ranting of became an OHA employee long before not condone wrongful behavior by the staff, Furthermore, the opposition was common FTrustee Rowena Akana aimed mostly at Haunani was elected to the board. Should personnel matters are confidential and should knowledge in the community. Akana voted Chairperson Haunani Apoliona, Trustee Colette Haunani have fired her sister? be handled privately and respectfully. We are against the resolution. Machado, Administrator Clyde Nämu‘o and 2. As for Akana’s charges about Aulani’s obligated to counsel the administrative staff in Akana asserts that certain beneficiaries the administrative staff. I am accustomed to first-class air travel, Akana must know full proper employee conduct and ensure that the were treated rudely by Apoliona and Machado nasty political drivel, but Akana has now gone well that the confidentiality of that matter is chief administrator is aware of and addresses during a board meeting. Akana finds that rep- too far. Her notoriously false allegations have required by federal law. Raising that as an any such concerns we might have. It does not rehensible. Akana forgets that when she was placed OHA and the board in jeopardy of civil issue is disingenuous at best and, perhaps, serve the trust or the individual trustee, and Chair she had one küpuna arrested for insist- liability, as you will see. subjects Akana to a federal charge. certainly not the employee, to publicly air ing on her right to speak at a board meeting. On the morning of Oct. 16, staff member I have discussed the credit card situation recklessly unfounded allegations. Additionally, at a meeting she presided over Aulani Apoliona delivered to every trustee with the administrator and personally exam- Having taken issue with Akana on this at the Capitol, Akana had security cordon off a copy of a letter she had written to Akana ined the records of Aulani’s expenditures. I matter, I am compelled to examine other the first two rows, presumably to keep the complaining about Akana’s harmfully false am satisfied that there are no legal grounds allegations in her October column. beneficiaries at a distance. allegations against her. The letter is obvious- for asserting willful violation. Aulani’s I will leave for Trustee Stender to answer Finally, Akana believes that OHA is lack- ly prompted by Akana’s October KWO col- accounting methods had been inadequate Akana’s charges regarding the extent of the ing in the kind of leadership that the ben- umn, which repeats her charges of nepotism from a record-keeping standpoint, but that budget. However, as usual, Akana has repeated eficiaries deserve: “[l]eaders who can agree and asserts that Aulani unjustifiably flies has been corrected. OHA has not lost any her red herring regarding lobbying fees. Akana to disagree … but who can respect [others] first-class, improperly used an OHA credit money on that account, and Aulani’s reim- has sat in executive meetings in which we have for their differences. We cannot treat people card and improperly sought reimbursement bursement was legal and justified. discussed with the lobbyists their activities who do not agree with us as enemies, we will of $50,000 for using her own credit card. 3. I am concerned about a possible lawsuit regarding the Akaka Bill. She has questioned never be able to build a nation that way.” Her Aulani’s letter expressed deep hurt (when in this matter, even though Aulani’s com- them about their activities and never com- columns belie those very words. She obvi- she spoke to me about it, there were tears in plaint is primarily against Akana. Aulani plained about their answers. She knows that the ously believes that Apoliona and Machado her eyes) and asked Akana to cease her false could allege that the entire board is complicit movement of the bill through the U.S. Senate are her enemies (others of us somewhat allegations. Finally, Aulani said that if Akana in this matter for not stopping or sanctioning is solely within the province of our Senators, lesser enemies) and treats them as such. Leo ‘ElHAwelea ii•a Tnr us• Englistee Mehssages Nowemapa2008Nowemapa2008 || 2727

Apoliona sells out Hawaiians has been bullying the administrator about MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER approving my travel to the Cook Islands • Beneficiaries should question why OHA and questioning why the premier of the spent over $37,000 on the mayoral debate, country invited me and not her. Apoliona’s but spent zero dollars on a forum or debate Rowena Akana $15,100,000, OHA releases, waives, and nonstop harassment, micromanaging and for OHA candidates. Wouldn’t an OHA Trustee, At-large forever discharges any and all claims need to control everything have finally candidate’s forum be more important to our of any kind concerning, relating to, or proven too much for him. beneficiaries than a mayor’s race? arising out of each and every claim for She recently used a Star-Bulletin report- • Apoliona would never agree to a can- damages or any other relief against the er to question me on why my airfare was didate’s debate for OHA. She would have STATE, or its departments, agencies, offi- more expensive than other trustees travel- to answer the many questions beneficiaries cers, or employees, by the office or any ing on one particular trip to Washington, have about all the money OHA has spent other person or entity, with respect to any D.C. This was one of the few times this during her term as chairwoman with no uring this past legislative session controversy, claim, cause of action, or happened and as those of you who have results or benefits that directly impact our I strongly opposed HB 266, HD2 right of action arising out of, or relating traveled to the continent know, your ticket people. Dbecause the bill, if passed into law, to any right OHA or any other person or price varies based on when you make your • Everyone should question why would bind us to a settlement agreement entity may have to income, proceeds, or reservations. Our trips to Washington are Apoliona and her cronies did not question that was signed between OHA and the state any other tangible right, item, or benefit usually based on when the Akaka Bill is the governor’s motives for appealing the on Jan. 17, 2008. The agreement contained from the public land trust under section 4 heard and we don’t have a lot of time to state Supreme Court’s ruling that said the language that will forever extinguish all and 6 of Article XII of the Constitution rework our schedules before we can com- state could not engage in the sale of ceded rights afforded to Native Hawaiians under or any statute or act. Such claims are for- mit to traveling. lands until it reaches a settlement with sections 4 and 6 of Article XII of the state ever barred, and to the extent any waiver Apoliona never mentioned to that Native Hawaiians. Constitution. of sovereign immunity for such a suit, reporter that on one of her own trips The governor appealed this all the way Apoliona tried to rush through a settle- claim, cause of action, or right of action to Washington, D.C., she spent nearly to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has ment with the state so that she could claim still exists, that waiver is withdrawn by $9,000! She also never mentioned that she recently granted the state the right to she settled our 28-year-old dispute during the Proposed Legislation.” outspent every trustee that ever served on present its case before them. This is the her bid for re-election. Apoliona was will- The language above also conflicts with the OHA board, with over $56,000 in one governor who said that she believed that ing to sell out all Hawaiians, both now the Akaka Bill, specifically the section fiscal year of travel. the Hawaiian people deserve to be com- and in the future, by signing an agreement that allows for the United States and the pensated for the wrongs done to them. This that would forever give up any claims we State of Hawaii to enter into negotiations VINDICTIVE is the governor that Apoliona has been in have to land and natural resources. Hoping with the future Native Hawaiian governing Astonishingly, even though our agreement with in signing off on the future that no one would read the language of the entity to address such matters as the trans- Executive Policy manual clearly states that of entitlements for Hawaiians. Who is agreement, Apoliona kept it a secret until fer of lands, natural resources and other the administrator has the power to autho- Apoliona representing? she finally revealed it in January to the assets, and the protection of existing rights rize travel for trustees, he has chosen to let Apoliona has put Native Hawaiians in a Legislature. related to such lands or resources and also the chairwoman take over this duty before NO WIN situation. The governor is fully Apoliona was confident that she could to address grievances regarding assertions the new policy has been officially passed! aware that there is currently no justice sneak this bill through the Legislature of historical wrongs committed against Without even the proper authority, for any native people at the U.S. Supreme before anyone caught on to this betrayal. Native Hawaiians by the United States or Apoliona has denied my travel to South Court. We all know what happened to us in Unfortunately for her, the general public, by the State of Hawaii. Dakota for official business. For the past the “Rice Case” when we went before the Hawaiian beneficiaries and the legislators It was for these reasons that I strongly five years, I have been a board member of Supreme Court. That decision has led to did not agree that this was legislation that opposed HB266, HD2 and asked the leg- the Governor’s Interstate Indian Council. nearly 10 years of constant litigation. should be passed and more than a hundred islative committees to hold the bill until a I am the only non-Indian member. This people testified against it. In the end, the more favorable agreement can be worked organization has supported our efforts for CHOOSE WISELY Legislature killed the bill and told OHA out by the governor’s administration, the federal recognition with five resolutions In this election year, voters can make to take any future agreements out to the Legislature, Native Hawaiian beneficiaries that have been sent to Congress on our the necessary changes and elect people public for hearings. This has not occurred and OHA. behalf. This organization represents Native who work cooperatively with others for as of the writing of this article. Everyone knows that OHA’s mission Americans and Alaska Natives in all 50 the benefit of our people in a manner that The following is the exact language that is to advocate for the betterment of our states. is open and transparent. This is my hope was contained in the agreement Apoliona beneficiaries, so how could Apoliona sign This is one small example of the many for CHANGE. signed: an agreement that would extinguish the punitive things Apoliona does to her fellow Apoliona and Machado have proven that “For claims on or after July 1, 2008: rights of all our beneficiaries to future trustees who do not support her efforts to they cannot be trusted with the future of For each and every fiscal year follow- entitlements including rights to surface overspend, break procurement laws, and our native people. ing June 30, 2008, during which OHA and ground water and mineral resources? withhold information from trustees and Mahalo Ke Akua. retained the statutory right to receive an beneficiaries, encouraging a “wild west” For more information on impor- annual payment of income and proceeds BIG BULLY behavior at OHA for the last five years. tant Hawaiian issues, check out Trustee from the public land trust lands of at least Since December of 2007, Apoliona Akana’s web site at rowenaakana.org. 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My hope for Hawaiians, OHA Reflections

Boyd P. Mossman Robert K. Lindsey, Jr. Trustee, Maui of reaction to honest effort and hard work Trustee, Hawai‘i Kama Hopkins (my aide) and Tiona by dedicated and committed leaders who Wailehua (my secretary) who kept me have done a superb job in lifting Hawaiians on the “straight and narrow” and who during their terms is uncalled for, selfishly kept my days organized and purpose- motivated and contrary to our Hawaiian ful. I will remember Lukela Ruddle and values. It is my hope that Hawaiians like Gladys Brigham, Ruby McDonald and Trustee Apoliona and Trustee Machado will Dawn Tanimoto, who so ably represent ope is a word that distinguishes the continue to work for our people and will rise our OHA family on Hawai‘i Island. determined from the uncertain, the above these low-level attacks from within ime has passed quickly. I have They will always have a special place Hfaithful from the unbelieving, the our own community. been at OHA 17 months and it on my Memory Lane. I will remember leader from the loser. We can live 30 days The course we sail is filled with hope and Thas for me been a joyful time. I too the folks who testified before the without food but without hope, 30 seconds. OHA is fully prepared to lead the way. Some don’t know whether this is “aloha ‘oe” Sub-Committee on Civil Rights in Hilo We all have hope to some degree and for don’t consider OHA their leaders. A leader or “ke au hou,” the start of a new day in September 2007 on the Akaka Bill. those who press forward from there with guides, directs, is authorized and understands at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. What Twenty-five people spoke against and faith, they will obtain their dreams. It is with his role. All trustees are elected by the people is for sure is the sun will rise in the three of us for. We were all respectful, this hope that I believe we Hawaiians will of Hawai‘i. Representatives and senators in morning and we will all be blessed with tolerant and patient of each other. I endure the storms of adversity from both our Legislature win with anywhere from a another day under Akua’s Big Sky. Life will always remember our Ceded Lands within and without and that as a people with thousand to maybe 5,000 or even up to 10,000 will go on and we will all be renewed Settlement discussions in Hilo and Kona. a common bond to our ancestors and our votes. Trustees regularly win with more than by someone or some greater force for I was proud of our people who came for- ‘äina, we will prevail. 10 times that amount. The board has a fidu- a greater purpose, one purpose being ward and spoke with such passion and Prevail against what? Well, those who ciary duty to protect the trust fund and to pro- “to better conditions for our Hawaiian fervor on a topic that hopefully will find threaten our survival for starters. The groups vide for the betterment of Hawaiians. Those people” (and for everyone who calls consensus in 2009. Yes, we might have that sue OHA and DHHL in the courts on the board today are all college grads, have Hawai‘i “Home”). lost a year in time but we will gain a arguing racial discrimination. The groups wide experience in the community, are cultur- My short tenure at OHA is a lei of many better piece of legislation to serve “our of unholy alliances that combine to stop ally in tune and are competent and capable strands of good and enduring memories. greater good.” I will remember too the the Akaka Bill. The groups that threaten to of leading our people. My hope is that OHA Memories I will forever cherish. For me, coming together of the leaders of OHA secede. The groups that demand return to will continue to move forward and not turn this moment is one of Reflections. I will and DHHL at Kapolei in August 2008 a long-gone past by agitating for complete to the past; that it will make the tough deci- remember forever the warm welcome to celebrate all that DHHL has been independence and nothing less. The groups sions and plan for the future; that the board Kathy and I and our family received from doing for housing for our homesteaders. that claim title to Hawai‘i over any other. will work together and not as individuals and our OHA ‘ohana on April 16, 2007. I will Yes, the priority is to build homes, but These threats to our future can be likely politicians. And that that one trustee who has remember last year’s Hale O Nä Ali‘i it is more than providing shelter. The thwarted with knowledge, patience and a abandoned ship will return and contribute convention at the Häpuna Prince. There effort is about instilling pride, building hope for a better Hawai‘i for our posterity. positively to the organization she was elected was such a warm spirit, which blessed communities anchored to our ancient Then there are the internal struggles to five times. us all, from the members of the Royal values of kuleana, ho‘okipa, aloha and Hawaiians face with OHA frequently front As we voyage together with OHA into Family to those of us who have kuleana ‘ohana and helping us “regain our inner and center. In this election year much dis- an uncertain future, we can rest assured for their care. I will remember the Institute spirit.” And I will remember Kahu Billy tasteful and disrespectful talk has been heard that our course has been diligently planned for Astronomy’s annual meeting at the Mitchell, Kaeo Duarte, Cindi Punihaole, against OHA trustees running for re-elec- and that the waves of change facing us Keauhou Beach Hotel. I lost my interest Aunty Genoa Keawe, Ikua Purdy, tion. Our chairperson, Haunani Apoliona, can be to our advantage if we hang on in science in 11th grade but regained that Marie McDonald, Pohai Patterson, who has ably led the board all the time I to hope, dream big dreams and act with interest at this summer institute. I will Oakaokalani Ruddle-Miyamoto, Ryan have been a trustee, has been the subject respect and honor in seeking to preserve remember the sail in Hilo Bay last fall on Kanakaole, Kamana Beamer, Malia of inaccurate, misleading and malevolent a better future for Hawaiians and for all a double-hulled wa‘a as a guest of our Hui Kipapa, Imiola Lindsey, Ryan Oshiro, accusations that begin with a grain of truth Hawai‘i. Let us press forward in faith that Mälama, our Hawai‘i Island health sys- Trishann Bambico and Aurora Kagawa. then distort and morph into plain old fic- our people, our culture and our ‘äina can tem. I have experienced Hilo through the They allowed me to invade their per- tion, which some actually believe. This type continue to be preserved evermore. porthole of an airplane on a few occasions sonal spaces so that I could share their and by land countless times but never from special and unique life stories with you the sea. I will remember the 2007 Labor in my monthly columns. Here are additional stories you’ll find in the November Online Day Music Festival in Nä‘älehu. It was not This is the thought I want to leave Ka Wai Ola online edition at . extras oha.org/kawaiola just about music, good food and interest- with you. We have a Nation to Build. We ing exhibits. It was about a proud people have “fences to mend” and “potholes to Vying for votes, courting crowns Cultural connections celebrating their special place, sharing patch.” We have as a people made prog- Candidates statewide are campaigning hard. Aided by a kupuna council with expertise But aspiring politicians aren’t the only ones in social services, a curriculum for master’s their genealogies, finding ways to keep ress in many areas and on many fronts, but smiling big, shaking hands and waving this elec- degree students at the University of Hawai‘i Ka‘ü, Ka‘ü while carefully advancing into “We have miles to go before we sleep.” tion season. Find out more about the similarities School of Social Work is designed to bridge the 21st century. Let’s bring the best of our hearts, minds between the run for office and the run for a pag- the cultural gap between service providers But I will remember most the people and spirits, our na‘au collectively to eant crown through the eyes of Le‘a Kunipo of and the Native Hawaiian clients they serve. who have helped me along the way confront the challenges before us. When Nänäkuli, Miss Hawai‘i Teen America 2008. at OHA. There have been many, but we are able to do that, “we will conquer space allows me to mention just a few. all.” We will restore our Nation. ho‘ohui ‘HAwohaaniiaa •n •fam Englisily rehunions Nowemapa2008 | 29

- E na ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola can help you get the word out. We will print your Clyde W. Na-mu‘o listing at no charge on a space-available basis. All listings will be available online at www.oha.org/kawaiola. Listings should not exceed 200 words, and Ka Administrator - - Wai Ola reserves the right to edit all submissions for length and style. Send your information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na mamo a Haloa! Crystal Kua Communications Director Nowemapa • November 2008 the hänai brother of King David Kaläkaua. father is Mitchell Kameaike Pauole, married to mation on my ‘ohana and looking for relatives. Lisa Asato Invitation is extended to the descendants of Gertrude Harvey; and his father is John Papoko I am in prison at the moment and have no Kaaa – The Kaaa ‘Ohana Reunion will be Percival, Jack, James, Joseph, David, Rebecca Pauole, married to Pahuone and a second mar- resources to help me locate any of my ‘ohana. Public Information Specialist held Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Wai‘anae Army and Hannah Kinimaka and their families. riage to Kalua Kukahiko Nakaula. The Pauole I would like to ask anyone with information, or Recreation Center at Pöka‘ï Bay. (Harvey T. Ilihia Gionson Persons no longer married to a Kinimaka or reunion is planned for June 27, 2009, on O‘ahu. who knows if a genealogy has ever been done House, 85-010 Army St., Wai‘anae) This will Publications Editor still carry the Kinimaka name are welcome to The location and time will be provided at a later on the Alapai ‘ohana to please write to me at be a potluck. Please R.S.V.P. to Keola & join the ‘ohana event. The reunion is planned time. For information, call Althea “KuiLan” SCC, 1252 East Arica Road, Eloy, AZ 85231. John Matsuzaki Valerie Bandmann at 801-358-8541 or Jeanne for summer 2009, however the venue site is Pauole Watanabe on O‘ahu at 808-668-2548. I am eager to learn about my roots and where I Publications Specialist/Art Director Kahanaoi at 808-696-2314. Send family photos not available at this writing. As soon as a venue come from. Mahalo! Torres – The children of Arcillio Alfred Torres or new information to Jeanne Kahanaoi at has been determined, a follow-up announce- Jr. are planning a family reunion for all fam- Kahulamu – We are seeking Kahulamu descen- Nelson Gaspar 86-290 Hökükea Place, Wai‘anae, HI 96792. ment will be forthcoming. In the meantime, ily members in July of 2009. They are: Julia, dants of Kahalu‘u, N. Kona, Hawai‘i, to fill the Production Specialist/Graphic Designer this notice is merely to advise members of Ke‘anae-Wailuanui – The lineal descendants Dovie, Louise, Flora, Katherine, Cheryleilani missing gaps in our genealogies. We descend the Kinimaka ‘ohana that plans are in motion, Liza Simon of families from the Ahupua‘a of Ke‘anae- (Nakila), Elisia (Valentine), Alfred & Andrew from: Gen. 1: Mokuhiwalani and Lonokahikini and to allow those who are interested in join- Wailuanui, as well as current residents and (Kemfort), & Malo, Albert Torres. They are (w). Gen. 2: Mahoe & Kapolohiwa (w). Gen. Public Affairs Specialist ing our families on this special occasion, the tenants (also known as Nä Moku Aupuni o the grandchildren of Arcillio Torres Sr. and 3: Kahikuonamoku & Pa‘e (w). Gen 4.: Mahoe opportunity to begin planning and preparing. Blaine Fergerstrom Ko‘olau Hui) will hold a general member- Julia Maldonado. Please send all information II & Kihauanu (w). Gen. 5: Kaloakukahiluuloa We expect a large turnout and suggest you Media Production Specialist/Webmaster ship meeting at YMCA Camp Ke‘anae on or questions to Momilani Kemfort, P.O. Box & Kanoena (w). Gen. 6: Kahakanakuaalu aka mark your calendar for this event as soon as a Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. The meet- 790534, Pä‘ia, HI 96779. All information is Kuaalu (k), Kauhanenuiohonokawailani (w), venue and date is known. A second announce- Francine Murray ing agenda includes a briefing on water issues greatly appreciated! Kauwe (k), Kahikuonamoku II (k), Kauhiololi ment will be made sometime in early 2009. Broadcast/Media Coordinator as well as election of the board of directors. For (w), Kapuahelani (k), Keliihulamu / Kahulamu We are hoping to reach out to as many family Ho‘oilo • Fall/Winter 2009 more information, please contact your resident & Haliaka Hana. Gen. 7: Keliimoeawakea Charles Ogata as possible and would appreciate your kökua ‘ohana or Solomon Ka‘auamo, president, at Kalehuawehe – The descendants of Napoka Kahulamu, John Robert Kahulamu & in assisting our efforts by spreading the news Volunteer [email protected]. Kalehuawehe and Ke‘elehiwa Ulukua (1853), Namakaohalou Kahikimakaokeawe, to as many family members you are able to HONOLULU son & daughter-in-law of John Nalaniewalu Keliimoehonua Kahulamu (k), Keliikeikiole Makuakäne – The descendants of Paul and contact. The organizing committee contacts Kalehuawehe Napoka and Haupu Ukukua / Keikiole Kahulamu & Hina, Kawahineaea 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 Lucy Makuakäne of Hölualoa, Kona, Hawai‘i, are Kaupena Kinimaka and Kaeo Kinimaka by (1829-1893), all of Honua‘ula, Palauea Uka, Kahulamu (k), Kauauanui Kahulamu (k), Honolulu, HI 96813 will be holding a reunion Nov. 26-29 at e-mail, [email protected]. ‘Ulupalakua, Maui, are planning their fifth Kanoena II Kahulamu (w), Ben Kahulamu & Phone: 808.594.1888 Honu‘apo, Ka‘ü. For more information, call Lucy Makuakäne at 808-938-8626. Manuwa/Manuwai/Manu‘a – The family of reunion at the Hale Nanea Clubhouse in Julia N. Kahinu, and Kalaaukala Kahulamu Fax: 808.594.1865 Harry “Keli‘i” Manuwa/Manuwai/Manu‘a and Kahului from Sept. 4-6, 2009. They had six (k). E kahea au, 808-329-7274. Kau • Summer 2009 Hattie Pa‘ele will be hosting a family reunion children: 1) John Nalaniewalu Kalehuawehe EAST HAWAI‘I (HILO) Kaohi – My name is Howard S. Kaohi from on Maui from April 23-26, 2009, @ Hale II m Aulani Dart 1872-1923, their siblings 162-A Baker Avenue Brown – In preparation for the 2009 reunion Hanapëpë, Kaua‘i. I am trying to locate gene- Nanea. Children of Harry & Hattie include – Lillian K. Medeiros, Eliza K. Seabury of the John and Benjamin Brown ‘Ohana alogical information about my grandfather, Hilo, HI 96720 Helen (Castillio), Henrietta (Fernandez), Lillian (1st) marriage, (2nd) H.K. Chun-ling, and of Hilo, Hawai‘i, the ‘ohana is asking for Joseph Kalua Kaohi’s siblings. Joseph Kalua Phone: 808.920.6418 (Rabe/Edrozo), Edmund Manuwai, Emma William J. Keone Kalehuawehe. 2) John I. all family members to update their contact Kaohi was born in 1894 in Niuli‘i, N. Kohala. Fax: 808.920.6421 (Balcita), Mabel (Maynes), and Florence Kalehuawehe 1873-1941 m Mary Aliona information, births, deaths or marriages and/ He married Rachael Kaneheokalani Hanohano (Neves). The family would also like to invite the aka Aleong Kanahele a widow, their siblings or share contact information about other fam- Makea. They lived in Honolulu for a while, then WEST HAWAI‘I (KONA) extended ‘ohana, which include descendants – John I. Kalehuawehe Jr., Jacob Kalehua ily members. The family will be holding moved to Kaua‘i. My grandfather had several 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 of Harry Manuwa’s brothers. They include Kalehuawehe, Mary Malia K. Feliciano, Eva its reunion in Hilo, Hawai‘i, from July 3-5, brothers and sisters born in N. Kohala: William, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Gabriel Haiakalani/Heaukulani, Sam Manuwa, K. Kuloloia, Elizabeth K. Kekahuna, Lillian 2009. The ‘ohana includes the descendants of Emmaline, Harriet, Emily Kapunohuulaokala, and Kealohainea. Parents of the Manuwa M.K. Domingo, Agnes K. Kahoekapu, Edith Phone: 808.327.9525 William Christopher Brown, Enoch Brown, Amelia and Benjamin. If you have any infor- brothers are Lokua a Manu‘a & Hulimai. We K. Gomes (hänai siblings) Leialoha Kanahele, Fax: 808.327.9528 Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin mation on the Kaohi ‘ohana from N. Kohala, would also like to invite the extended ‘ohana of (1st marriage) S. Sakamoto, (2nd) H.S. “Tuna” Brown, Keala Kuamo‘o, Valentine please contact me at [email protected] MOLOKA‘I Brown, Manoa Brown, Maria Hendershot, John Hattie Pa‘ele of Kahakuloa, Maui. E kala mai, Huckso, and Mary Kanahele Gomes. 3) Malia - or write P.O. Box 1094, Köloa, HI 96756. Ku-lana ‘Oiwi Thomas Brown, Irene I‘i Brown, Emmaline we do not have any genealogy information to Kalehuawehe 1883-1944 m Joseph Achong P.O. Box 1717 Brown Lyman, James Harbottle Brown, Harry list names of specific ancestors. We are trying Akanako, their siblings – Mary K. Harvest, and Nailima – I am searching for children born to make contact with this side of the family A‘ana A. Tavares. 4) Lillian Kalehuawehe 1885 to Hoaeae and Emma Kai Kahaikupuna Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Kaina Brown, Frances Mililani Ludloff and Helen Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. Preliminary and graciously ask you folks to join us. Please m Arthur Allen, their sibling – Arthur Allen Nailima, residents of Kalawao, Moloka‘i, at Phone: 808.560.3611 information regarding the reunion will be sent join us for a fun-filled weekend surrounded by Jr. 5) David Kane 1867 m Emma Walsh N/I. the Leper Settlement. There were eight chil- Fax: 808.560.3968 out by the middle of September 2008. All aloha and ‘ohana. For more information, please 6) John Kalehuawehe 1878 m Kaina Pio N/I. dren born to this marriage by the names of email [email protected]. For more information regarding the reunion, Napeliela Kaanaana born 1911, Mary Joseph LA¯NA‘I interested parties are invited to attend monthly call Allan Gordon 808-244-9513 or Bettylou Wahineaukai born 1913, Joseph Kealalio planning meetings in Pearl City. Please call Napoleon – The descendants of Pamahoa P.O. Box 631413 808-244-7557. born 1914 who died at 9 months old, Alice Ku‘uipo McFadden Shimizu at 864-1185 or and Temanihi Napoleon are planning a fam- Lana’i City, HI 96763 Kaakau born 1915 and died at age 1, Lui Alois email [email protected]. ily reunion July 10-12, 2009. They had 15 Ma Hope • Later Phone: 808.565.7930 born 1916, Alice Kaakau Hoolapa born 1917, children, six of whom produced descendants: Kanakaole/Aipoalani/Poikauahi – The Kaholokula – Descendants of Kupalaha and Philomena Kaimilani born 1918 and Malie Fax: 808.565.7931 Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon MD AS Wilcox; descendants of John Keali‘i Kanakaole Kealiiamoiliili Kaholokula of Maui are plan- Kaeha born 1919. If you know any of these Hattie Keliihelekaapuni Napoleon MD Joseph KAUA‘I / NI‘IHAU Aipoalani will hold a reunion May 22-24, ning a family reunion in 2010. They had 11 children please call Pamela Nakagawa. I would Kawainui (their granddaughter was Elizabeth 3-3100 Ku¯hio¯ Hwy., Ste. C4 2009, in Kekaha, Kaua‘i, at the Kekaha children: 1. Kuhaupio, 2. Keauli, 3. Kuhaupio, like to share stories and pictures. Please call Emma Pakuai); Uaia Napoleon MD Elizabeth Community Recreation Center. For more 4. Ulunui, 5. Puakailima, 6. Kaleikapu, 7. 808-587-4392 during the day and 808-520- Lihu‘e, HI 96766-1153 Kaehukai Baker; Elizabeth Puuki Napoleon information, updates & how you can help, Kalaina, 8. Mala, 9. Keoni, 10. Alapai, and 8800 during the evening. You may email me at Phone: 808.241.3390 MD Ebenezer Parker Low; Jack Keliihoolamai please contact Mike Aipoalani 808-342-0308 11. Kaiminaauao. Please contact Gordon K. [email protected]. Fax: 808.241.3508 Napoleon MD (1) Norah Kamaiopili, (2) Becky (c); 808-668-1298 (h); kaimana1956@hawaii- Apo 808-244-3500 (evenings) or 808-269- Timoteo; and, Titus Keliihooululauopuuana Na‘ipo – Searching for the heirs of my grand- antel.net (O‘ahu) / Gwenette (Nakaahiki) 0440 (daytime); Clifford N. Kaholokula Jr. MAUI Napoleon MD Minnie Brown. Other ‘ohana father’s brother, Alan Na‘ipo. He had two Cardejon 808-337-9241 (h); 808-651-4749 (c); 808-250-1733 or 808-876-1447; or Haulani 140 Ho‘ohana St., Ste. 206 include Papalimu, Abraham, Baji, Ehu, Lydia daughters. I am Kala Bernard, son of Samuel [email protected] (Kaua‘i) / Joy Kamaka 808-268-9249. Kahului, HI 96732 Aipoalani 808-630-8453; jaipoalani@htbyb. Mahuna Napoleon, Claude & May Kakalia, Keawe Bernard Sr. and Lilly Naiheali‘i Keali‘i Phone: 808.873.3364 com (O‘ahu). Ruddle, and the Wilcox family of Kona, O‘ahu ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search Mahi‘aimoku Na‘ipo. My grandparents were & Kaua‘i. Contact Dianne Castro at 808-638- Benjamin Keawe‘aheulu Na‘ipo of Kohala Fax: 808.873.3361 Alapai – My name is Edward Keikiokalani Kinimaka – Announcing the planning of the 2248 or email [email protected]. and Lilly Ho‘opale of Kona. Any information, Alapai Jr. born April 27, 1982, at Wilcox WASHINGTON, D.C. Kinimaka ‘Ohana Reunion on Kaua‘i to honor please contact Kala Bernard at 808-843-1116 our forefather, Colonel David Leleo Kinimaka, Pauole – My father is Albert Mahi Pauole, his Hospital on Kaua‘i. I am searching for infor- 50 F St. NW, Suite 3300 home, or 808-954-2976 cell. Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202.454.0920 Fax: 202.789.1758 HAVE YOU & YOUR ‘OHANA EMAIL: [email protected] PLACED YOUR NAME? WEBSITES: www.OHA.org Would you like us to come to your family reunion to register them? www.NativeHawaiians.com Call 808 594-1902 or email [email protected]. - 30 | Nowemapa2008 makekeHAw a•ii thean • marketp Englishlace

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