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A FILM BY EDGY LEE • PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY EDGY LEE • WRITTEN BY MJ HARDEN & EDGY LEE WITH PAUL BERRY ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY ROBERT WEHRMAN • ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY CHARLES BROTMAN • DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY RUBEN CARRILLO NARRATED BY WINONA ELLIS RUBIN WITH NAINOA THOMPSON • KEALI‘I REICHEL • DR. ISABELLA ABBOTT AND OTHERS

“The Hawaiians – Reﬂecting Spirit” Television Rebroadcast Friday April 15, 7 p.m. on KHON – Channel 2

“The Hawaiians – Reflecting Spirit” is the newest documentary by noted Hawai‘i filmmaker Edgy Lee. The film offers important cultural insights into who the Hawaiians are as a people, their origins, historical challenges and current social conditions. Most importantly, the film points to the revival of spirit of a native people whose identity is intrinsically tied to their Hawaiian homeland.

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

Define beneficiaries Additionally, Native Hawaiians ‘opihi. I refer to the ad running for should use another tactic devised by years in KWO selling Big Island Board of Trustees Derek Ferrar’s article in the March Dr. Martin Luther King against the ‘opihi to O‘ahu or wherever. KWO, entitled “OHA bill proposals Twigg-Smiths, Burgesses and Rices: How many ‘opihi have people cover range of Hawaiian issues,” boycott their goods, services, products shipped from Big Island shores to Haunani Apoliona Chairperson, Trustee, At-large refers to the need to define ceded and investments. put money in their pockets? The poor ‘opihi are becoming so scarce I am lands. What may also be important Tel: 808.594.1886 is to define who exactly should be William Afong Kaipo Kuamo‘o motivated to speak out. Please kökua Fax: 808.594.1875 the beneficiaries of those lands. If Scottsdale, Arizona and help the ‘opihi survive! Email: [email protected] beneficiaries are defined by Native People of reason must consider the loss of so many of Hawai‘i’s fish, trees John D. Waihe‘e IV Hawaiian blood alone, benefits may Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large ultimately go to a substantial number Fight for education and plants we have seen in the last of nonresidents living outside of 50 years. The blessings of abundant Tel: 808.594.1838 Fax: 808.594.0208 Hawai‘i. The political, economic and resources are given to those who We must continue the battle of Email: [email protected] social ramifications and impact of realize their value and take care of the fighting for the best education for that possibility on all the residents natural environment. Resources are Rowena Akana our children. Higher education is the of this state need to be considered. taken away by greed, and the ‘opihi Trustee, At-large key to everything for which we have The failure to think things through deserve better than this exploitation. battled and continue to battle for. Tel: 808.594.1860 comprehensively can lead to I humbly ask you to consider nä Fax: 808.594.0209 I read about the lawsuits against unintended consequences. ‘ö‘pio and what will be left as time Email: [email protected] OHA and Kamehameha Schools and passes. The Hawaiian people must can see that these lengthy battles Dante Keala Carpenter Rt. Rev. Wayne W. Gau protect and cherish their resources; Trustee, O‘ahu demand the best and brightest individ- Honolulu it will give them the strength and uals from the best schools available. I courage to survive in this often brutal Tel: 808.594.1854 have always felt that these suits were western culture. Money earned in Fax: 808.594.0210 Email: [email protected] frivolous, costly, time-consuming and a destructive manner will have King Day comments attempting to deprive Hawaiians of bad results. Donald B. Cataluna what is supposed to be for us. Thank you for allowing me to Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau I read David Shapiro’s article in the The bloodline says it all, and express myself. I would hope the Tel: 808.594.1881 March KWO. I was amazed how petty, this should be the deciding factor ‘opihi pickers can find something naïve and ignorant individuals like Fax: 808.594.0211 for these issues. Being adopted by else to do to make money, and KWO Email: [email protected] David Rosen and Thurston Twigg- a Hawaiian family and carrying that will not advertise and promote the Smith are. The NAACP and Jewish family’s name definitely does not taking of Big Island resources in this Linda K. Dela Cruz Anti-Defamation League would have qualify an individual to receive what manner. What happened to the ‘opihi Trustee, Hawai‘i branded such statements and behavior has been set aside for Hawaiians. on O‘ahu? Tel: 808.594.1855 on the U.S. mainland as white These individuals should be grateful Fax: 808.594.1883 supremacist, racist and genocidal in a that a Hawaiian family was caring Email: [email protected] K. J. Kent heartbeat. But apparently in Hawai‘i, and considerate enough to bring them Hönaunau ignorance or cowardice prevail in the into their ‘ohana. This I feel is due Colette Y. Machado court of public opinion. Dr. Martin to what is inherently passed on to all Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i Luther King, Queen Lili‘uokalani and Hawaiians by our ancestors of the Tel: 808.594.1837 Fax: 808.594.0212 Mahatma Gandhi were great world- past. Could it be the jealousy of these Email: [email protected] class leaders, and when under attack individuals that make them want what OHA reserves the right to edit by established or rouge government is not supposed to be theirs, and then Boyd P. Mossman power, they utilized the strategy of deprive a Hawaiian of what should all letters for length, defamatory Trustee, Maui and libelous material, and other peaceful, passive resistance, instead be theirs? Tel: 808.594.1858 of armed military conflict and objectionable content, and reserves Fax: 808.594.1864 bloodshed. So all three world-class Wehart Kaahumona Hosea the right not to print any submission. Email: [email protected] leaders deserved to be honored on Mannheim, Germany All letters must be typed, signed and Dr. Martin Luther King Day, each not exceed 200 words. Letters cannot Oz Stender being a giant in his or her time; be published unless they and include Trustee, At-large contrary to the converse opinions of a telephone contact for veriﬁcation. Tel: 808.594.1877 a vocal minority of mental midgets Conserve ‘opihi Send letters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 711 Fax: 808.594.1853 Email: [email protected] apparently critical of the good all Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, three stood for: righteousness, justice, The reason I am writing this letter is HI 96813, or email [email protected]. to try and offer protection to Hawai‘i’s liberty and freedom. Ka Wai Ola o OHA “The Living Water of OHA”

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

Hee’s Bissen vote and sentenced to jail that wish he cost, at the expense of longstanding continue to doubt the fitness of this followed his own advice. rules governing a prosecutor’s ethical nominee to sit in judgment over others Regarding my vote against People may not know that it is the conduct and the right to a fair trial for accused of crimes that include rape, confirmation of Richard Bissen as a judicial nominee that carries the burden the accused. Cases like Sanchez are even assault and murder. Circuit Court judge, OHA Trustee Boyd of convincing the Senate that he should more rare because the appellate court Finally, we should remember that Mossman writes in his March KWO be confirmed, and any doubts should reversed the lower court’s decision. no person is entitled to a seat on the article: “...one cannot help but question be resolved in favor of protecting Every lawyer and judge I have Circuit Court. Nor should a judgeship the senator’s motivation ... and his the public. On this issue, USC law spoken to has said no one could be viewed as a reward, and if a nominee stubborn reliance upon his evidence, an Professor Erwin Chemerinsky wrote, “forget” a written court admonishment. cannot clearly satisfy the Senate without ‘anonymous’ complaint. To the senator “The Senate is fully entitled to begin In fact, to a person, each has said it is any reservations, the people of Hawai‘i I simply say that I am glad he has with a presumption against the nominee those criticisms that are remembered should not bear the risk of entrusting chosen to be a politician and wish him and confirm only if persuaded that the most. They speak to the heart of one’s that individual with the reins of well, but I am glad to know that he will individual is worthy.” professional conduct as being improper judicial power. never become a judge.” What I found most troubling for and unacceptable. U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd said, “The Mossman is flat wrong. The nominee Bissen was that he failed Moreover, were it not for a single benefit of any doubt should be resolved “anonymous” complaints were by two to disclose two admonishments of Maui lawyer who brought the Sanchez in favor of the people. If there is a cloud well-known lawyers who asked not to misconduct to the Judiciary Committee, case to the Judiciary Committee, no of doubt, this is the last chance … if be identified. More importantly, the the Bar Association and the Judicial one would ever have known. Only there is a doubt, I say resolve it in the complaints were verified as published Selection Commission. Even after when asked did the nominee disclose interest of our country and its future, opinions by Supreme Court Justice admitting to the Judiciary Committee the case to us. He never disclosed the and in the interest of the Court.” Simeon Acoba. that he should have disclosed the first second admonishment either verbally Senator Byrd is right. This was the Former Maui Prosecutor and case, State v. Sanchez, he “could not or in writing. last chance for ten years. Because of Judge Mossman should know. After recall” the second case, State v. Schmidt. In the second case, Schmidt, the this nominee’s courtroom indiscretions, all, Mossman was the presiding That inability to remember these cases Intermediate Court of Appeals in its the court’s admonishments in two judge in the case that was reversed is baffling and suggests the nominee published opinion admonished the separate cases and the nominee’s by the Intermediate Court of Appeals either has difficulty recalling serious nominee for improper behavior involving inability to recall and voluntarily known as State v. Sanchez, where admonishments or that he may have a theft case. Again, had it not been disclose the admonishments to the former Prosecutor Bissen was found believed the Senate would never have for one single Maui lawyer the Senate Judiciary Committee, it was with regret to have committed multiple instances found out. This speaks to the elements would never have known about it. and sadness I voted no. of prosecutorial misconduct. OHA of character and integrity. Furthermore, during the floor vote politician Mossman should also know Prosecutorial misconduct is a serious seven Senate members voted “Yes, Sen. Clayton Hee that there are Hawaiians he prosecuted offense. It is a zeal to convict at any with reservations.” That suggests they Dist. 23, Kahuku – Käne‘ohe NAGPRA committee reaffirms Forbes Cave ruling Process was flawed, body rules While drafting its recommendation, the committee expressly avoided either requiring or prohibiting after heated Honolulu hearings the removal of the objects from the cave, which sits on land controlled by the Department of Hawaiian By Sterling Kini Wong Home Lands, which is also a claimant in the dispute. At the hearing, DHHL Director Micah Käne fter hearing three days of emotional testified that the agency believes that the repatriation testimony in Honolulu, a federal committee is complete. Ahas unanimously reaffirmed its prior After making its recommendation, the committee recommendation that the repatriation of the 83 Forbes urged the museum and the 13 claimants to work Cave artifacts was flawed and remains incomplete. together in good faith to settle the issue. While The review committee of the federal Native many of the claimants expressed optimism over the American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act prospects of negotiations, some did not rule out the (NAGPRA) met at the East-West Center at the possibility of a lawsuit. University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa in mid-March to “Everyone involved has the responsibility of consider several Native Hawaiian cases involving exhausting every possible alternative and utilizing it NAGPRA. The 1990 law provides a process for Hui Mälama spokesman Edward Halealoha Ayau to find a solution,” said Diamond. “The option of a museums and federal agencies to return artifacts testified before the NAGPRA review committee in lawsuit has always been there, but we choose to be and human remains to America’s native people. March. Photo: Sterling Kini Wong more positive.” The committee serves as an advisory body to help repatriation process. In 2003, the NAGPRA review Bishop Museum director William Brown said resolve repatriation issues. committee found that the repatriation process was that he was pleased with the committee’s decision The committee’s recommendation is the latest flawed and remained incomplete. and hopes all the groups will enter into talks with a chapter in the ongoing dispute surrounding the At the recent Honolulu hearing, Hui Mälama “fresh look.” artifacts, which were removed from a Kawaihae spokesperson Edward Halealoha Ayau said that the La‘akea Suganuma, who represents the claimant cave nearly a century ago by David Forbes and loan was intended to facilitate the repatriation of the the Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts, his expedition. items and that there was an understanding between said that while he was surprised by the committee’s The controversy also brings into focus the split in the museum and the group that the artifacts wouldn’t recommendation, “it was the only honest decision the Hawaiian community over how to classify and be returned. that could’ve been made,” he said. care for objects that are buried with iwi, or human However, Van Horn Diamond, whose family is Suganuma said that he is confident the dispute will remains. Some argue that objects found with iwi a claimant in the dispute, said that Hui Mälama’s be resolved before the end of the year. “We just have are not meant to be kept in museums, but rather refusal to return the artifacts has prevented the to sit down and talk,” he said. with the individuals with which they were buried. completion of the repatriation process. He said While different groups may disagree over artifacts Others argue that in some cases objects were buried that the majority of the claimants have not been issues, he said, each respects the fact that the others for safety. able to inspect the artifacts or consult on the are also working to “honor our ancestors.” The Forbes Cave controversy started in February repatriation because the objects were reburied prior to Other recommendations made by the committee 2000, when the Bishop Museum granted a one-year their recognition. during the March hearings: loan of the artifacts to the repatriation group Hui “This slaps the NAGPRA review committee • Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park should move Mälama i nä Küpuna o Hawai‘i Nei. The group was determination regarding the importance of forward in the process to repatriate five objects that one of four claimants recognized by the museum consultation,” he said. also originated from the Kawaihae cave. at the time. Hui Mälama says that after receiving When the committee decided to uphold its previous • The Bishop Museum should repatriate three the artifacts it reburied them in the Kawaihae cave, decision, committee member Dan Monroe said that artifacts found on Moloka‘i. located on the Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i island. The the repatriation process was “seriously flawed and • The agreement between the Bishop Museum group has since refused the museum’s requests to excluded the involvement of other claimants.” and a group over the Kalaina Wäwae sandstone have the artifacts returned. Another member, Vincas Steponaitis, said “the blocks on Moloka‘i should be changed to prohibit Since the loan, nine other claimants have been flaws in this case are so egregious, I hope I don’t see the removal of the items without approval from recognized, and they also want to be a part of the anything like it again.” the other group.

4 April ‘Apelila 5 Original OHA trustee Roy Benham remembers, looks ahead Photos: Sterling Kini Wong

By Manu Boyd Hawaiian Affairs. “We set up committees for culture, sees the recent increase in community “A few months into the registration, education, employment and all, and we grants as a step in the right direction: people started asking if I was running, also included community members in “I like what OHA is doing now in Editor’s note: In commemoration and said that they’d vote if I did,” Benham our committees for input. One problem assisting the community in establishing a of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ 25th said. “So I did. It was a long shot. There we had was in getting neighbor island Hawaiian governing entity. I don’t throw anniversary, throughout the year Ka were 80 candidates or more, and only participation. We had no money. All we out independence, but it needs to be Wai Ola will be presenting memories nine would be selected.” got was per diem payments for attending timed right. The Akaka Bill is okay for and insights from some of the people Benham remembers Election Day in meetings – so we started holding now, but future generations may want to who were involved in OHA’s creation. November 1980 well: “They told us to plenty meetings. negotiate differently. We need to keep the This month, Roy Benham, one of OHA’s go down to the Capitol to check out the “The employment rate among door open. first board of nine trustees, recalls those print-outs. I went pretty late and hardly Hawaiians was our big priority. The cul- “In the next 25 years, I’d like to see early days. had anyone there. I looked at the OHA ture was being renewed, and we wanted Hawaiians have a governing entity fully elections and saw that I was number to support that too. What we didn’t want responsive to Hawaiian people’s needs, fter living on the continent in eight. ‘Are you running?’ someone asked. to do was duplicate services of other state like education, health and kupuna care. the quiet of Marin County for ‘Yeah, Office of Hawaiian Affairs,’ I said. agencies, like the Department of Health, Today, we don’t have the expertise to run Afive years and, before that, in ‘Oh then you’re in already since you’re so we met with them and encouraged a government, but we will. In 25 years, Europe as an army civilian for five more, that high up.’” Turns out that somebody them to better serve Hawaiians. These we’ll be so good that non-Hawaiians will Roy Benham didn’t know quite what was Ben Cayetano, himself a legislative agencies had so many Hawaiian ‘cus- look at us and say, ‘They’re doing a much he was coming home to more than a candidate that year. tomers’; we wondered why they weren’t better job than the state.’” quarter century ago. With the 1978 State “The first gathering we had after the better served. When asked what his grandmother Constitutional Convention completed, election was in the lieutenant governor’s “The Legislature was very pleased with might say about what was going on with Benham, a year later, received a call from office,” Benham recalled. “We had no OHA because they didn’t really know Hawaiians today, he pondered. “Grandma Ray Pua in the City Clerk’s office. staff or office of our own. We had to how to handle Hawaiian issues. They always wanted to help Hawaiians, “A meeting was to be held at Kawaiaha‘o pick our leader, and someone suggested came to us for advice.” especially those less fortunate. She spoke Church enlisting help in registering that the highest vote-getter be chairman Looking back over the years, Benham fluent Hawaiian, and was alive during the Hawaiians to vote,” Benham remembers. of the board. That was Walter Ritte feels that OHA may have lost its sense time of the overthrow. I think she would “What was most compelling was that from Moloka‘i. I was a teacher and had of community. “In the few meetings I’ve be pleased,” he said, of the rejuvenated we were going to register Hawaiians for done personnel work in the army, so been to, it seems that OHA now tells Hawaiian language, culture and sense of the first-ever election to select leaders I sort of took the lead in helping get the community what to do, rather than identity. “She would be overwhelmed.” – trustees – for the brand-new Office of things organized. getting their input,” he said. But Benham

would also have enabled the university to impose fines the state Department of Land and Natural Resource’s UH Mauna Kea bill for violations of its rules. approval and decision-making procedures on the Mauna UH leases the 13,796-ft summit of Mauna Kea from Kea Science Reserve. As KWO went to print, the bill was the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for making its way through the House. stalls in Legislature astronomy research. The mountain, which is considered Mauna Kea observers are also waiting for NASA’s one of the most sacred places in Hawaiian tradition, decision on whether it will move forward on its Deferral of measure comes as is now home to 13 telescopes, two of which are the controversial Outrigger Telescopes Project, which would largest optical telescopes in add up to six 1.8-meter telescopes NASA ponders final decision on the world. to the mountain. In February, Outrigger Telescope Project OHA submitted testimony the agency released the project’s in opposition to the bill at final environmental impact a March 17 hearing by the statement, in which it found that By Sterling Kini Wong House Committee on Higher Photo: Ric hard Wainscoat, UH IFA the cumulative impacts on the Education. In the testimony, mountain’s cultural and biological bill that would have expanded the University the agency expressed concerns resources from nearly 40 years of Hawai‘i’s authority to manage property it over the UH’s management of of astronomy activity are adverse Aowns or leases seems to have stalled for this Mauna Kea’s spiritual, cultural and significant. legislative session, after the measure was tabled at a joint and natural resources. NASA spokesman Carl Pilcher meeting of the House Hawaiian and Water, Land and The state Land Board said that the agency will release its Ocean Resources committees on March 23. Some Native “cannot simply divest itself decision sometime after March. Hawaiian groups were concerned that the bill might have of [its] fiduciary duties by Attorney Lea Hong, who NASA’s twin Keck observatories on Mauna Kea removed public input from the management of certain handing over full responsibility house the largest telescopes on earth. represents several groups that are ceded lands, including the summit of Mauna Kea. The to a leaseholder that has proven appealing the state Land Board’s measure had moved through the Senate before being sent itself more interested in international and commercial approval of a permit that would allow NASA to build over to the House. interests on ceded lands,” OHA’s testimony said. the Outrigger Telescopes Project, said that it’s very UH Deputy General Counsel Ruth Tsujimura, in her OHA is supposed to receive 20 percent of all revenues important that the EIS recognizes that the cumulative testimony, stated that the bill would allow the school to generated from ceded lands, which are the former crown impacts of development on the mountain are significant regulate public recreational and commercial activities on and government lands of Hawai‘i. and adverse. “That is something that everyone knew, but lands under its control, specifically Mauna Kea. The bill A separate bill, Senate Bill 1474, calls for a study of no one wanted to acknowledge,” she said.

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N H OU NÜ HOU NEWSBRIEFS

OHA grants their own dinner, but over the years, following purposes: organizational notified by April 15. these artists/business owners have capacity building, feasibility study Entry forms are available at the The Office of Hawaiian Affairs generously shared their talents with and planning, and business plan Aloha Festivals office located above Grants Program assists community- many. The family feather business, Nä development. Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse or based nonprofit organizations that Lima Mili Hulu No‘eau (skilled hands Application deadline for grant via mail at P.O. Box 15945, Honolulu, are working to address the needs of touch the feathers), was first started proposal submittals is April 15, 2005. HI 96830. For more information, con- the Hawaiian community. Funding back in the 1970s and has been located All grant proposals are subject to tact Aloha Festivals at 589-1771 or requests for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 are in Kapahulu for the last 14 years. a grant review process. For more visit www.alohafestivals.com. now being accepted for the purpose of “Our name was a gift from Aunty information and applications, call community development to include Edith Kanaka‘ole,” said “Aunty Mary OHA’s CBED program at 594-1895. Pauahi scholarships the areas of education, health, human Lou” as she adjusted the trademark services and culture. feather comb in her hair. Kekuewa and her daughter, Paulette, have created Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation, a To be eligible for funding, an ‘Ölelo competition nonprofit support organization applicant must meet the following the lei hulu (feather lei) that are the symbols of office for OHA trustees, affiliated with Kamehameha Schools, criteria: Aloha Festivals will hold its new is seeking Native Hawaiian applicants • The organization must have IRS and they also taught haku hulu at Bishop Museum for many years. high school Hawaiian language com- for its more than $50,000 in college tax-exempt nonprofit status (operating petition, scheduled for April 23 at and other scholarships. in the State of Hawai‘i) or be a Also being honored with an ‘Ö‘ö Award this year is Thomas Kaulukui Jr., Pearlridge Center. The contest will Individuals applying for scholarships government agency; have two categories: junior varsity must generally be classified as a • The project must benefit Native chairman of the Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust, Hawaiian cultural practitioner/ (9th and 10th grade) and varsity (11th student in a degree-seeking program at Hawaiians individually or as a group; and 12th grade), with the winner of an accredited institution; be enrolled in and advisor, and retired state Supreme Court justice. each receiving $500 cash and $250 in a full-time accredited two-to four-year • The organization must provide Pearlridge gift certificates. Their story post-high degree program; demonstrate a percentage of total project cost The 2005 ‘Ö‘ö Awards banquet will be held Fri., April 15 at the Hyatt will also be featured in the 2005 Aloha financial need (if applicable); and (percentage determined by the amount Festivals magazine. demonstrate satisfactory academic of funding requested). Regency Waikïkï Resort and Spa. 5 p.m.: silent auction; 7 p.m.: dinner; 8 Two students (one for each catego- achievement and merit. In addition, all applicants must ry) from each participating school will Applications with supporting mate- attend an OHA grants workshop or p.m.: awards program. Tickets are $85 per person. Tables of 10 and corporate compete by first submitting their story, rials must be received in the foun- meet with Grants Program staff within written in both Hawaiian and English. dation’s office by 4 p.m. on May 12 months prior to the application tables available. Call 531-3744 or visit online at nativehawaiian.cc. They will then memorize and present 13. Applications and additional infor- deadline. Deadline for applications is it orally to a panel of three judges. mation are available at www.pauahi. Fri., April 29, 2005. Students will be judged on fluency, org. Applicants may also pick up a For more information, or to request pronunciation, readiness, accuracy, scholarship application packet at the a grants information packet, please CBED grants facial expression/ acting, clarity of the foundation’s office at 567 South King call Grants Program staff at 594-1972 Aloha Festivals’ theme, time limit and St., Ste. 160, Honolulu, HI 96813. For or 594-1762, or visit the OHA website OHA is seeking applicants for writing ability. The deadline to submit more information, call 534-3966. at www.oha.org. its Community-Based Economic entries is April 8, and finalists will be See BRIEFS on page 16 Development (CBED) program, which has $350,000 available in grant fund- Haku hulu honored ing for projects. Projects must support the development of sustainable At a banquet on April 15, Hawaiian business ventures that serve local and featherwork (haku hulu) master artists Native Hawaiian needs and are com- Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa patible with the community’s vision, and Paulette Nohealani Kahalepuna character and cultural values. will be hon- To be eligible, ored with the o rga n i z a t i o n s Native Hawaiian must meet the Chamber of following: C o m m e r c e ’ s • Serve a com- prestigious ‘Ö‘ö munity, which is Award, which defined as a geo- r e c o g n i z e s graphic commu- o u t s t a n d i n g nity, a communi- Hawaiian busi- ty of identity or nesspeople and a community of professionals. interest which is “We were so directly involved o v e r w h e l m e d in community- that we were based economic selected for the d e v e l o p m e n t award that we’re activities; doing center- • Be a pieces for the 28 n o n p r o f i t corporate tables,” organization said Kahalepuna incorporated in Hawai‘i; recently at the Master featherworkers Mary Louise family’s featherwork Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa and • Include shop on Kapahulu Paulette Nohealani Kahalepuna the community Avenue. The center- are being honored with an award in membership, from the Native Hawaiian Chamber decision making and pieces – all unique, of Commerce. Photo: Sterling Kini Wong beautiful works of project development art – are kähili lele, or hand-car- and demonstrate ried royal feather standards that will outreach and organizing activities; be propped up on wooden stands. • Demonstrate that the proposed “We chose earth tones to complement project will better the condition of event backdrops created by (Hawaiian Hawaiians, and; artist) Carl Pao titled Wao Kanaka • Have a clear potential for (the forest),” said Kahalepuna as she sustainability and to improve the wound a bunch of rooster hackles onto socio-economic well-being of the the kähili. community. It may seem unusual for the hon- Funding awards will be available orees to be creating centerpieces for up to $50,000 per organization for the

6 April ‘Apelila 7 Legislative Report Tracking OHA bills that remain alive in the Legislature

(one each for the House and Senate) the form of higher property taxes. These Compiled by the OHA legislative team encourage cultural perpetuation in rural resolutions urge county governments to his year OHA submitted 23 measures which addressed various issues Hawaiian communities. The proposed address this crisis. from our beneficiaries. Of these, 13 measures – either the original bill measures would urge county and state Tintroduced by OHA or a similar bill that would accomplish the same governments to treat rural Hawaiian • Shoreline certification goal – remain alive as this issue of Ka Wai Ola goes to press. They include: communities, or “cultural kïpuka,” as (HB1020) Many shoreline boundaries cultural heritage treasures. have been incorrectly certified and are currently too close to the ocean, • Ceded lands revenue (SB911) to ensure Hawaiian input into the state • Archaeology oversight which has resulted in the loss of OHA strongly encourages passage Land Use Commission remains alive. (HCR26/ SCR2) OHA’s beneficiaries coastal trust lands and public access. of this bill, which would clarify the have been increasingly voicing concerns This bill would clarify the definition technical definition of ceded lands and • OHA budget (HB 450) This regarding the competency and cultural of shoreline and would also authorize hopefully help resolve the long-running is a budget request of $2.5 million sensitivity of the archaeological the state land surveyor to rescind a dispute over exactly what revenues to continue funding for the Hawaiian profession in Hawai‘i. These resolutions shoreline certification based on a from these lands are due to OHA for service organizations Alu Like, the seek a proactive approach by analyzing misrepresentation in the application. the betterment of Hawaiians. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and the effectiveness of the state Historic Nä Pua No‘eau. We will also be urging Preservation Division’s regulatory role • Natural Area Reserve • OHA autonomy (HB 447) an amendment to include funding for and examining whether the Hawaiian funding (SB1897) The state’s Should OHA transition into a Hawaiian pre-construction costs for an Office of community is being adequately Natural Area Reserve System has long governing entity? This bill provides the Hawaiian Affairs building which would protected in the important services that been under-funded and neglected. This first step towards autonomy by allowing also house a Hawaiian cultural center. archaeologists render. bill establishes permanent funds for OHA to issue checks in its own name. land conservation by dedicating 25 This would ease the transition of fiscal • Teacher certification • Kuleana land taxes (HCR180/ percent of the state’s conveyance-tax responsibility towards independence (HB441) With teacher shortages SCR193) Today’s inflated real estate revenue for this purpose. from the state. creating a statewide crisis, passage market has resulted in increasing of this measure would enhance the pressure on residents of kuleana land in • Land-use board ability of under-represented members representation (SB925) OHA, as of Hawai‘i’s teaching population to the agency charged with the betterment successfully complete the national Get Involved! of Native Hawaiians, should have a voice competency examination by providing The enactment of these bills can only be realized through your civic participation. in selecting members of public land and them with financial assistance. Your comments are welcomed, and we invite you to call your legislators to support natural resource boards. Though similar these initiatives. If you feel strongly in support of our endeavors or if you’re measures seeking representation on • Cultural “kïpuka” (HCR25/ interested to learn what other bills we are tracking, please contact David Rodriguez other boards have failed, this measure SCR3) This pair of resolutions at (808) 594-1888.

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N H N H OU Ü OU NÜ HOU NÜ HOU NEWS NEWS

OHA board approves additional community grants Recipients include each year. Proposals must support goals childhood asthma education. relationships with their families, in and objectives of OHA’s Strategic Plan, Anahola Ancient Culture partnership with The Institute for Family social service agencies, and should be submitted by nonprofit Exchange: $41,238, to support the Enrichment. cultural preservation organizations. Grant applications and Ho‘okahua Project to build and maintain Kahuku Hospital: $36,126, to information are available online at www. a traditional agricultural site in Anahola, support the Hawai‘i Covering Kids efforts, youth education oha.org. Kaua‘i. Kahuku Local Project to reduce the programs and more The next deadline for grant proposals Community Development Pacific: number of uninsured youth. is Fri., April 29, 2005. For more $109,464, to support the Mo‘omomi Keaukaha Community By Manu Boyd information on OHA’s grants program, Ahupua‘a Management project on Association: $50,000, to support the call 594-1762. Moloka‘i. construction of a playground as part of t two separate meetings in late In the last edition of Ka Wai Ola, we Habitat for Humanity-Moloka‘i: the Kawananakoa Gym. February and mid-March, OHA’s published a list of the organizations that $50,000, to support the construction of Keola Laulima ‘O Leikula: $44,000, ABoard of Trustees approved 19 were awarded grants on Feb. 3. What two self-help homes on the island of to increase transportation services for more community grants, totaling more follows is a list of the 19 organizations Moloka‘i. the elderly, disabled, disadvantaged, and than $1.2 million. Added to a previous that were awarded grants on Feb. 24 Hawai‘i Community Television: youth on Hawai‘i island through the round of grant approvals, this means and March 17. For a list of all grant $47,896, to support the video documentary purchase of a van. that the board has approved a total of recipients, please visit www.oha.org: Heart Strings – The Story of the Kamaka Maui Tomorrow Foundation Inc.: more than $2.4 million in grants this ‘Ukulele. $48,300, to support Project Ka‘eo, which year. Recipients of the grants included Aloha House: $42,102, to provide Hawai‘i Maoli: $46,250, to support will produce a comprehensive cultural organizations serving homeless and substance abuse services on Maui, the Ke Alaula o k a Huliau Project report and preservation plan for the Ka‘eo at-risk families, cultural preservation incorporating the use of cultural to video and document oral history ahupua‘a on Maui. projects, educational and health practices. interviews with küpuna. PBS Hawai‘i: $121,520, to support initiatives, environmental protection Alu Like Inc.: $49,850, to support Hawaiian Legacy Foundation: the research and development phase of projects and more. the expansion of the Ulukau Hawaiian $100,000, to support the Lahaina film an educational television documentary Prior to approval, the grant applications Electronic Library project by adding a documentary and the archival preservation on Hawai‘i’s ali‘i trusts. were reviewed by OHA grants staff genealogical sub-library. of previous source material. Polynesian Voyaging Society: and other personnel in the appropriate Alu Like Inc.: $90,000, to support the ‘Ike ‘Äina: $36,400, to support the $140,000, to support preparations for program areas, then recommended to the Hui Nä ‘Öpio o Nä Ko‘olau program’s establishment of a cultural learning Building Bridges, Höküle‘a’s voyage to board’s Asset and Resource Management work with the Hawai‘i Youth Correctional center in Hälawa Valley, O‘ahu. Micronesia and Japan. and Beneficiary Advocacy committees. Facility. Institute for Criminal Wai‘anae Community Outreach: The grant awards were then approved by American Lung Association: Rehabilitation: $46,875, to support the $100,000, to support the design and the full board. $50,000, to support the Open Airways Nurturing Fathers Program of Hawai‘i planning of the Wai‘anae Homeless OHA accepts grant proposals twice for Schools program providing early which assists fathers in establishing Transitional Residential Center.

“This program was created to help our beneficiaries become financially ready to own their own homes and take advantage of the thousands of leases that will be awarded in the coming DHHL’s Home Ownership Assistance Program years,” explained Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman Micah Kane. The process of homeownership can often be frustrating and complicated. DHHL’s HOAP provides beneficiaries with effective assistance by offering professional support every step of the way. Attend the HOAP Orientation Session HOAP helps beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act improve their ability to be prepared for statewide Make Sure You’re Financially Ready homeownership opportunities through homebuyer counseling to Take Advantage of the and ownership readiness training. New Upcoming Homestead Developments! HOAP Statewide Implementation: April 6 – Kuhio Hale, Waimea, Hawaii • 18 HOAP Orientation Sessions April 13 – Makaha Resort Golf Club, Oahu • 41 Rounds of Homebuyer Education and Financial April 20 – Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, Molokai Literacy Courses May 11 – Kealakehe Elementary School, Hawaii • 8 DHHL Application and Genealogy Workshops May 18 – Kauai Veteran’s Hall, Kauai • Case Management Services as needed June 1 – Lanai High School, Lanai July 6 – Lahaina Civic Center, Maui HOAP Training Topics: July 13 – Blanche Pope Elementary, Waimanalo, Oahu • Hawaiian Homes • Debt Reduction or Commission Act Restructuring to register or for more info, contact: • Mortgage Lending • Completing Loan HOAP Information Call Center • Budgeting and Saving Applications 33 South King Street, Suite 513, Honolulu, HI 96813 • Credit Repair • Documenting Ancestry On Oahu: 808.791.3403 / Toll-Free Phone: 866.897.4384 HOAP is a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands program, Fax on Oahu: 808.791.3405 / Toll-Free Fax: 866.897.4385 administered by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement E-mail: [email protected] / Website: www.dhhlhoap.org

8 April ‘Apelila 9

N H N H OU Ü OU NÜ HOU NÜ HOU NEWS NEWS

Suit by Höküli‘a lot owners likely UH Faculty Senate approves master’s degree programs in Threat of legal action follows Hawaiian studies, language developer’s legislative efforts By Derek Ferrar By Sterling Kini Wong he University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa’s Faculty t now appears likely that nearly 100 lot owners of Senate has approved master’s degree programs the Höküli‘a luxury development, which was halted in both Hawaiian studies and Hawaiian

Photo: Naomi Sodetani T Iby a state judge over land-use issues more than a language. If the programs are given final approval year ago, will soon file a $200-million lawsuit against by the university’s Board of Regents this month, as Hawai‘i County. Robert Baker, the attorney for the lot expected, students should be able to begin taking owners, said that if a solution can’t be found in the state master’s-level classes this coming fall. Legislature, he will send the county formal notification Kamakaküokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies on April 10, and 60 days later he will file the lawsuit, Director Jon Osorio said his department has been which he said is already prepared. An excavator sits idle on the Höküli‘a site. working toward offering a master’s degree for more In 2003, Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra ruled that the than five years. “It’s been a very long process,” 1,550-acre development on the Kona Coast of Hawai‘i he said, “and it’s wonderful to see the program island was in violation of state law because its lands archaeological sites found on the property, which include clear this hurdle.” The Senate’s approval came would not be used for agriculture, the use for which they an ancient Hawaiian stone trail and burials. after several committees thoroughly reviewed both are classified. Ibarra stopped development at Höküli‘a In a letter Baker sent to Hawai‘i island Mayor Harry programs’ curricula and gave them high marks. and ordered the developer, 1250 Oceanside Partners, to Kim in February, he said that the development agreement Hawaiian Language Program Coordinator Leilani seek reclassification of their lands from the state Land between the county and Oceanside provided the lot Basham said that the master’s programs, if approved, Use Commission. owners assurance that their property rights were secure will provide a foundation for Hawaiian scholars. Oceanside appealed the decision to the state Supreme and the project could be developed as planned. “He mea maika‘i maoli nö ia no ka lähui no këia Court, where some cases have waited for up to four years If the lot owners do sue the county, it seems that hanauna nei me nä hanauna o këia mua aku,” she before being heard because of its backlog of cases. In Oceanside will be brought into the litigation. Hawai‘i said. (This is a truly good thing for Hawaiians of this December, the court denied Oceanside’s request for a County Managing Director Dixie Kaetsu said that generation and beyond.) faster hearing. because Ibarra ruled that both Oceanside and the county Osorio said he is hopeful that final approval Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. (NHLC) Litigation were at fault, the county will make sure that both are will be taken up by the Board of Regents at their Director Alan Murakami, who argued the case to halt party to the lawsuit. meeting at Windward Community College on April. the project, said Ibarra’s ruling served as wake-up call “If [the lot owners] don’t sue Oceanside, we will enjoin 7, and that there is every reason to expect that the to Hawai‘i developers who have long circumvented to bring them in,” she said. regents will approve the programs. “It would be state land-use laws by using agriculture lands for urban Murakami said that while the county is responsible quite unusual for the Board of Regents to put further developments. The NHLC filed the action on behalf of to a certain degree, he believes Oceanside should bear local residents who fear the project will jeopardize the See HÖKÜLI‘A on page 22 See UH MASTER’S on page 22

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement presents The Akaka Bill and Current Lawsuits: National Policies for Native Needs

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Sessions are Free of Charge operates a year-round Public Policy Education Each presentation runs from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Program on National Policies for Native Needs. Informational sessions on the Native Hawaiian DATES & LOCATIONS Government Reorganization Act of 2005, also known Lanai – April 7, 2005 Lanai High Cafeteria as the Akaka Bill and litigation threatening Hawaiian Oahu – April 12, 2005 Washington Intermediate Cafeteria institutions and programs will be held statewide. Oahu – April 21, 2005 Kapolei High Cafeteria Sessions on this topic and other legislative issues are Oahu – May 3, 2005 Blanche Pope Elementary Cafeteria part of CNHA’s Public Policy Program to provide Hawaii – April 27, 2005 Kealakehe Elementary Cafeteria public policy education and enhance the ability of the Hawaii – April 28, 2005 Keaukaha Elementary Cafeteria Native Hawaiian community to participate in federal legislative initiatives and other public policies that Molokai – May 10, 2005 Mitchell Pauole Community Center affect them. Register online at www.hawaiiancouncil.org or call the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Become Informed. Get Involved. From Oahu: 521.5011 Decide for Yourself. From the neighbor islands: 800.709.2642

Attend a workshop session and receive relevant Provided with support from information to make your own decision about an important piece of federal legislation affecting Native Hawaiians and the State of Hawaii.

8 April ‘Apelila 9

H A K M ‘ ? HA OU ANA O HE AHA KOU MANA‘O? WHAT DO YOU THINK?

What did you think of Edgy Lee’s new film, The Hawaiians – Reflecting Spirit?

I thought the film was very inspirational; it really touched the spirit. In many ways, I felt my grandparents and other ancestors speaking through the film, and I thought it offered a lot of hope. —Sen. J. Kalani English, Häna

I thought it really made the point that we are not westerners although we live in a western world, and that how we are today is because of what happened in the past. I think it’s wonderful if this message can go out to the mainland and throughout the world so that people in other places can better understand the Hawaiian people. —LaVerne Isabelo, Hale‘iwa

It offered a powerful perspective on the Hawaiian experience, and it touched wonderfully on the basic elements of our history and culture. I hope it can help promote a better understanding of the Hawaiian people, both the challenges and the opportunities that we face. —Jan Dill, Nu‘uanu

It was so beautiful and moving, so true to our history – what our people did then and what they’re doing now. Hopefully it can help bring about improvements for Hawaiians in our political status, our social conditions and the practice of our customs.

—Leiana Woodside, Waimänalo

Hawaiians must speak out to improve housing conditions

By Ka‘imo Muhlestein the spiritual, economic and social balance OHA Housing Specialist of the Hawaiian people, and the housing conditions of Hawaiians are a reflection of he recent film The Hawaiians this influence. – Reflecting Spirit produced by Clearly, we need to build more affordable TEdgy Lee successfully captured units, and to acquire land to care for the the resilience of the Hawaiian spirit. unmet housing needs of Hawaiians. For an Images in the film validate our Hawaiian ‘Oahu household of four earning $67,750, strength as we are challenged with housing an affordable house would range between and other social conditions as results of $184,900 and $243,400, according to fed- western influence. eral affordable sales guidelines. Currently, Native Hawaiians continue to have a the median cost of a single family home exceeds $500,000, leaving many Native to make this film possible,” said Neil unique and special relationship with the Hawaiians wondering how they can remain HAWAIIANS from page 1 Hannahs, director of Kamehameha Schools’ ‘äina because it provides spiritual, econom- in Hawai‘i when their income cannot keep Land Assets Division, which also helped ic and social balance. Historically, land, farmer John Kaina and elders from the fund the film. “At the land division of water, plants and animals up with the rapidly increasing island of Ni‘ihau. Kamehameha Schools, we feel were interwoven in a cost of homeownership. “I hope the film will bring a great sense of kuleana to help society that allowed This year, the leg- more awareness of what Hawai‘i tell this story of Hawaiians’ its people to islators are con- is all about, not just on the deep relationship with the flourish. The sidering bills mainland but in other parts of ‘äina, which is so important to abundance of that address the world too,” Kaina said after the survival of our people.” land and nat- H a w a i ‘ i ’ s the Hawai‘i Theatre premiere. The Hawaiians is the seventh ural resources housing cri- “Then maybe they can help us documentary produced in and p r o v i d e d sis. In par- protect what is being lost.” about Hawai‘i by artist-turned- ticular, House OHA Trustee Boyd Mossman, food, cloth- filmmaker Lee, whose family Bill 1731, SD1 who played a primary role in ing, shelter and “We tried our very has been in the islands for would identify the agency’s funding of the best to reflect other needs. five generations. Her previous public lands for film, said that The Hawaiians a well-rounded documentaries have covered Like other affordable housing proj- “sends a powerful message to image of the such topics as the traditions indigenous peoples, Native Hawaiian ects and provide 20 percent the world about the Hawaiians’ of the Hawaiian paniolo Hawaiians cultivated the culture,” Lee said special spirit.” Mossman said (cowboys), the construction land in areas that accommodated daily of the units developed in the project to OHA funded the film “to at the Hawai‘i Native Hawaiians. Theatre premiere of Waikïkï and the history of communal life. It was common to find present to the people of the of the film. Papakölea homestead. Last housing structures in low elevations near However there are other concerns for world a more accurate image of Photo: Sterling Kini Wong year, her powerful exposé on the streams and the ocean, not in the upper our people as well. Existing policies who we are as Hawaiians, that human cost of Hawai‘i’s crystal elevations, which were often reserved for often clash with the need for housing that we are a unique people with a culture and meth epidemic sparked unprecedented religious and cultivation purposes. accommodates multi-generational families history that is not what many people in the media exposure and community dialogue Today, Hawaiians have been displaced and communities that embrace our cultural world think it is.” when it was broadcast simultaneously on from their ancestral lands and natural lifestyles. The acquisition of land over “We’re so pleased with the results, and 11 television and seven radio stations. resources. This displacement has impacted thankful to OHA for taking the leadership See HOUSING on page 17

‘Apelila 11 ‘APELILA ~ MEI APRIL – MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

KWO CALENDAR Ka Wai Ola o OHA aims to kauaihistoricalsociety.org accepts information on special Through Sun., Oct. 16 events throughout the islands that touch a new or call 808-245-3373. Nä Akua Wähine Exhibit are of interest to the Hawaiian generation community. Fund-raisers, benefit of fans by Sun., May 1 – concerts, cultural activities, sports Created to honor female deities, the p r e s e r v i n g exhibit will feature rare female images The Brothers events and the like are what we’d the traditional like to help you promote. Send and the works of noted contemporary H a w a i i a n Cazimero May Day information and color photos to Hawaiian artists. The exhibit is based on sound of falsetto Concert the book Akua Hawai‘i, written by Kimo with their own o r i g i n a l Ka Wai Ola o OHA Armitage and illustrated by Solomon style. Tickets: $22. Maui Arts & Cultural 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 For the 28th time, Robert and Roland Enos. Artists include Rocky Jensen, Puni Center. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 808- Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 Cazimero present their beloved Lei Day Kukahiko, Meleanna Aluli Meyer, Richard 242-7469. Kupihea Romero and more. Admission concert. Features Leinä‘ala Kalama-Heine make lauhala baskets, bracelets, hats rates apply. Bishop Museum Vestibule Sat., Apr. 23 – and special guests. $15-$25. Waikïkï and more. Master feather crafters will Gallery. Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For Shell. 7:30 p.m. Charge by phone 877- also conduct demonstrations. $116 per more information, call 847-3511. Ho‘omau Concert on Moloka‘i 750-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com. For night, includes food and room; $125 for information, call 597-1888. conference, includes materials kit. Kona Sat., Apr. 16 – Hawaiian educational ho‘olaule‘a to Village Resort. For more information and benefit Pünana Leo o Moloka‘i. Festival Sun., May 1 – Beginning Hawaiian Language registration forms, call Barbara at 808- includes Hawaiian music, crafts, food Lei Day Celebration 325- 5203, or Harriet, 325-7715. booths and keiki games. $10. One Learn the basics of ‘ölelo Hawai‘i Ali‘i Beach Park. 10 a.m-9 p.m. For The City & County of Honolulu including vocabulary, conversation, information, call 808-567-9211. grammar and sentence structure in this presents this annual celebration. Includes Fri., May 13-Sun., Jun 5 – three-session intensive workshop with Sat., Apr. 23 – the traditional investiture of the Lei Day Loke Kamanu. $75. Volcano Art Center. Queen and her court, an adult and Pacific 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, visit Kaua‘i Legendary Nights youth lei contest, craft demonstrations www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 808- and Hawaiian entertainment all day. Voyagers, Canoes 967-8222. Relive the past through the 9th Annual Free. Queen Kapi‘olani Park. 9 a.m. For Royal Pä‘ina, which features three information, call 808-692-5118. In a celebration of Pacific Fri., Apr. 22 – famous old-school nightspots on Kaua‘i: island voyagers, this exhibit will Coco Palms, Tahiti Nui and The Club Fri., May 6 – be comprised of canoes from the Nä Palapalai in Concert 2004 Festival of Canoes. Included Jetty. Entertainment will reflect the style Hapa Haole Hula of each establishment from Tahitian to will be paddles, drums and tools Kuana Torres, Këhau Tamuré and Keao Hawaiian to classic rock. Aloha attire or & Vocal Competition used in canoe making. Maui Costa all learned to play music the old- period dress recommended. $75. Kaua‘i photographer Masako Cordray fashioned way: in family backyards from Marriott Resort Grand Ballroom. Reserve The Hapa Haole Festival concludes will complement this exhibit with friends, relatives and küpuna. Nä Palapalai by Apr. 15. For information, visit www. with the Hapa Haole Hula and Vocal black-and-white photographs of Competition. Special guest appearances the festival participants and carvers. by Nina Keali‘iwahamana, Beverly Noa, Free. Schaefer International Gallery. Mahi Beamer and more. Tickets: $35 ($25 Open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For before May 1). Hale Koa Hotel. 6 p.m. information, call 808-242-7469. Charge online at www.hapahaolefest.org or call 754-2301. Sat., May 14 – Kanu o ka ‘Äina Sat., May 7 – Hula Drama Te Vaka More than 100 students from Kanu These artists from islands near o ka ‘Äina New Century Public Charter New Zealand incorporate electric and School will perform their annual acoustic guitars with traditional pate hula drama. The theme of this year’s (log drums) to yield a high-energy production is “Ho‘i i ka Piko a Mälama show of dance and music. The band i ke Kahua.” In the drama, the students maintains a deep devotion to their will demonstrate the knowledge they have culture and writes their lyrics in their learned throughout the year regarding native tongue in order to preserve Mauna Kea as the piko of Hawai‘i. Kahilu their language. $25-$30. Leeward Theatre in Waimea, Hawai‘i. 6:30 p.m. Community College. 8 p.m. For For more information, call 808-887- information, call 455-0385. 1117.

Wed., May 11-Sun., Sat., May 14-Sun., May 29 – May 15 – Festival of Canoes Weaving Conference Master wood carvers from across the Pacific come together in The 10th annual Hawai‘i to showcase their trade. Ka Ulu Lauhala o Demonstrations of old-style Kona Weaving surfboard and drum making, Conference will house thatching and a crafts feature beginner, fair will be held at Banyan Tree i n t e r m e d i a t e Park. The launch of completed and advanced canoes and surfboards will be w e a v i n g held on May 28 at Kamehameha w o r k s h o p s Iki Beach Park. Free. Front Street, taught by Lahaina. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For experts from across information, call 888-310-1117. the state. Learn to

12 April ‘Apelila 13 New book, documentary shed cultural light on Massie case

By Sterling Kini Wong Massie Affair, for which Stannard served as be the first to challenge, in small ways at a consultant, will air on KHET on April 18 The Massie Affair first, the white dominance over the islands. o other criminal case in Hawai‘i’s at 8 p.m. April 18, 8 p.m It’s with this backdrop that in the early history has ever rivaled the sensa- Stannard, an American Studies professor morning hours of Sept. 31, 1931, the white Hawai‘i Public Television Ntionalism and drama of the notori- at the University of Hawai‘i-Mänoa, pored and affluent Thalia Massie was found walk- ous Massie affair. The 1932 trial of a white through hundreds of documents and con- KHET Channel 11 ing alone with a swollen jaw in Waikïkï. U.S. naval officer accused of murdering ducted numerous interviews with residents Although her claim that she was gang-raped who were alive during the time to present by a group of Native Hawaiians seemed one of his wife’s alleged rapists, who was ment by keeping the plantation workers an insightful and provocative discussion of dubious (with many suspecting that she Hawaiian, grabbed headlines in newspapers divided and distrustful of each other. how the Massie case helped transform the had in fact been abused by her husband), across the nation and abroad, and shattered “With a broken and submissive work- islands’ ethnic and political landscapes dur- five young men of Chinese, Japanese and Hawai‘i’s image as a carefree paradise get- force, plantation owners reaped enormous ing and after the territorial period. Hawaiian descent were arrested and tried away. In that year alone, the New York Times harvests of sugar and pineapple, harvests By the late 1800s, Stannard writes, plan- for the charges. After a hung jury failed to published nearly 200 stories on the case and that in past years could hardly have been tations had forever changed the ethnic com- convict the men, Massie’s husband, mother the Associated Press called it one of the top imagined.” Stannard writes. “... A united position of the islands. Hawai‘i’s booming and two accomplices kidnapped and shot world news events of the year. front of all plantation laborers was the haole economy was riding on the backs of the one of them, Joseph Kahahawai. The story, which exposed blatant racism elite’s worst fear.” Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Filipino National newspapers justified the mur- toward Hawaiians and Asians, inspired By the 1920s, however, many of these immigrants who were brought to Hawai‘i der as an “honor killing” and claimed that several books, a local play and a CBS workers had fulfilled their contracts and to work in the cane and pineapple fields Hawai‘i was unsafe because “bands of mini-series. But none of them have placed were moving away from the plantations and for mere slave wages. While these ethnic degenerate natives or half-castes lie in wait the Massie event within the context of into the tenements of Honolulu. It was there, groups, along with Hawai‘i’s native people, for white women driving by.” Adding to Hawai‘i’s complex social history as does in some of the worst slums in the nation, that comprised the overwhelming majority of the spectacle was the presence of Clarence

David Stannard’s new book Honor Killing, the children of these different ethnic groups the population, whites were able to maintain Darrow, who was the most famous crimi-

to be released April 11 (Viking, $25.95). An began to befriend one another. Stannard control of the islands’ economy and govern- accompanying PBS documentary titled The points out that this unified generation would See MASSIE on page 22

M ‘A ILANA MELE ‘AILANA ISLAND MUSIC SCENE No shortage of good Hawaiian music releases Four albums are among produced. A stand-out is Charles E. King’s generously performed.” with divine figures in our lore have brought Lei Lokelani, a tribute to the Maui rose that ‘A‘a i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila ma to life for new generations the mo‘olelo that plentiful recent releases also hails “the bays of Pi‘ilani” and Haleakalä, ka hale! once delighted our kupuna. ancient home to many of Salazar’s küpuna By Manu Boyd ali‘i. Moaniani is a new mele for Waipi‘o, Hawai‘i, penned by Punahele Andrade, and Kawaikapuokalani Hewett: Ulu Kau Pali: In Harmony n the heels of Grammy excitement the title cut, Hula Jazz, is fun, a little kolohe, Undoubtedly one of the most prolific with this year’s first-time inclusion and reflective of its talented composer/per- composers of our time, Kumu Hula Frank In Harmony, a product of the six-member, of a Hawaiian category, and with former. Kawaikapuokalani Hewett presents many of Maui-based band, is one of last year’s best O his own mele previously recorded by others. recordings, in that it presents new mele well our own Nä Hökü Hanohano Awards on the Ulu Kau, alluding to inspiration, presents Ka horizon, scores of new recordings have been Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu: and breathes new life into classics using rich Pilina that Sean Na‘auao also recorded years harmony and solid musical arrangements. produced in Hawai‘i over the past several Hula Lives months, representing a broad range of tastes. ago in award-winning form; Poli‘ahu, recall- Aunty Genoa Keawe joins the boys in Pauoa Here is a sampling of four recent CD Old-style kani ka pila and a well-chosen ing the snow goddess of Mauna Kea and Liko ka Lehua. Jay Kauka and his son per- releases that all include brand-new composi- mix of old and new mele (mostly old) are her unrequited relationship with the Kaua‘i form his own composition, Haleakalä, origi- tions in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i, contemporary island featured on Kimo Alama Keaulana’s CD that prince ‘Aiwohiküpua, originally recorded by nally recorded by The Caz in the mid-1980s. fare, as well as old favorites. presents “Hawaiian music as it was meant to Hewett’s cousin, Teresa Naniali‘i Bright; and Island Days gets a lot of radio play and has be heard.” Lei Hulu is Keaulana’s band that Höpoe, the haunting, bittersweet love song a really nice feel. Lë‘ahi and Jungle Rain includes Uncle Joe Keaulana, longtime bass- recounting the demise of Hi‘iaka’s intimate are presented in old-school harmony, the Owana Salazar: Hula Jazz ist and vocalist, who very recently passed companion, first performed by Loyal Garner performances are fresh and palatable for the In a word, Owana Ka‘öhelelani Salazar’s away. Aloha nö to the ‘ohana and to Lei and her niece, Pi‘ilaniwahine Smith, at the younger set not necessarily familiar with the vocal performances seem “effortless.” Her Hulu. Pahukoa Morse, Lanihuli Lee, Kilakila first World Invitational Hula Festival. likes of Buddy Fo and the Invitations. clear soprano easily nails every note with jazz Ozawa and Dougie Keaulana round out the New mele by Hewett including Sakura, Pali members are Pali Ka‘aihue, Shepherd flair and attention to puana ‘ölelo, Hawaiian group. which he penned for his mo‘opuna who is part Kawakami, Dwayne Keomaka, John Tanner, enunciation. And to further accentuate her What stands Japanese. Hewett cleverly weaves ‘ölelo Rory Lono and Mark Kawakami. already gorgeous vocals, Salazar assembled out on this CD Hawai‘i with Nihongo a “who’s who” of fine jazz musicians includ- is not just the (Japanese lan- ing pianist Kit Ebersbach, bassist Steve song selection guage) in typical, Jones, Noel Okimoto on drums and but the com- catchy Kawaikapu vibes, and a quartet of posers whose style. Pö Puna i steel guitarists mele are fea- ke ‘Ala o ka Maile that, together tured: Johnny weaves all of the with Salazar, K. Almeida, Mary different forms of includes Alan Kawena Püku‘i, Maddy Lam, Lena maile found in Akaka, Casey Machado, Bill Ali‘iloa Lincoln and Hawai‘i’s forests Olsen and Greg Andy Cummings. Keaulana’s own com- into a beautiful Sardinha. position, Kinoiki Kekaulike, pays trib- mele lei, also for Every cut on ute to Abigail Kawänanakoa “and all of his mo‘opuna. Hula Jazz is well- the good works that she has quietly but Hewett’s fascination

12 April ‘Apelila 13

M ‘ OLELO MO‘OLELO HISTORY

Tale of fire and water sisters warns of sibling jealousy By Claire Hughes, Dr.PH., R.D.

hanneling development of growing minds river stones, and to prepare a very hot imu. Although over the imu, the imu was opened. All the foods of our keiki is a kuleana of elders in the puzzled by her orders, out of love for their chiefess the were found cooked and in the places the chiefess had C‘ohana. Riddling or asking word puzzles, men did exactly as they were told. When everything pointed out. After the imu was opened, Hinaikeahi “ho‘onanenane,” was one method the mäkua and was ready, Hinaikeahi walked around the imu and emerged from the ocean, wreathed with brown küpuna of old used to stimulate and challenge the pointed, saying, “Here are sweet potatoes, here kalo, seaweed. The food was hurriedly served to everyone, minds of their young keiki. here yam, pork, fish, the tender shoots of fern and here and Hinaikeahi told of her visit with the divine Another way was storytelling. Parents and elders ancestors who provided the food out of love for them. used storytelling to transmit family values, repeating Before returning, Hinaikeahi had bathed in the ocean stories that had life lessons or morals to them. with Hina‘öpühalako‘a, woman of the coral, a wife Mo‘olelo taught respect and consideration for elders of Kü. and visitors, as well as doing good in the community. This incident caused a great deal of talk. The Frequently, the tales told of the power of ‘aumakua subjects of Hinaikawai complained as they reported and kupua. Fortunately, books of mo‘olelo are now the stories told by her sister’s retainers. The spirit available for us to read to keiki. This is a great way to of jealousy arose in Hinaikawai. She ordered her spend an hour or two with your keiki or mo‘opuna. chicken!” retainers to build an imu, and when it was ready, One mo‘olelo, about two female kupua living T h e n she did as her sister had done. Circling the imu, she in Hilo, tells how jealousy between siblings is H i n a i k e a h i repeated the names of foods, then she ordered her unproductive, and can lead to disaster. Hinaikeahi, w a l k e d retainers to cover her with earth. On the third day, woman of the fire, had a younger sister named, into the center the sky was overcast as a dark cloud of a woman Hinaikawai, women of the water. Hinaikeahi had of the imu and ordered her retainers to appeared directly over the imu. The men worked magic powers with fire and Hinaikawai could use cover her in the imu. The men cried, quickly to uncover the food, but there was no food, water to work magic. The goddess Hina, their mother, “No! no!” only the charred body of Hinaikawai. Rain began to gave each daughter a portion of land to manage. Hinaikeahi reassured everyone, saying she was fall as the heavens wept for her. Everything went well until a famine came to the going directly to the divine ancestors to ensure their If only Hinaikawai had used her own magical area. Without food, the people were hungry, sick lives. “On the third day, a cloud in the form of a powers with water, she would have been saved. and discouraged. woman with a radiant face will appear above the Instead, driven by jealousy, she tried to use her Hinaikeahi reacted with great compassion to the imu,” she said. “Open the imu and enjoy the gifts older sister’s magical gift. The penalty for pride distress and suffering of the people on her land. from your ancestors.” and jealousy lead to her end. When her retainers Hinaikeahi asked the strongest men to go up mauka With reluctance, the men followed their chiefess’ saw they had no chiefess or food, they went to live to cut wood for fuel. She asked other men to gather directions. On the third day, when the cloud appeared with Hinaikeahi.

14 April ‘Apelila 15

K KÜKÄKÜKÄ DISCUSSION FORUM

Fulfilling our kuleana to our northwestern ‘küpuna islands’

The process to reach sanctuary status By Laura Thompson also requires public input, and much input has been given. Since 2000, more than 30 Editor’s note: Conservationist Laura separate federal and state public hearings Thompson is a member of the Northwest have been held to discuss protection needs Hawaiian Island Coral Reef Ecosystem for the proposed Northwest Hawaiian Reserve Advisory Council and longtime Islands (NWHI) Sanctuary and nearby matriarch of the Polynesian Voyaging state waters. The results to date indicate Society. The views expressed in the overwhelming support for conservation community discussion column are those measures to protect the ecological of the author and do not necessarily Photo: courtesy of Laura Thompson integrity of the NWHI and limits placed reflect the views of the Office of on human activities, including fishing. Hawaiian affairs. More than 50,000 comments concerning management needs of the proposed he Northwestern Hawaiian Islands sanctuary have been received by the Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve reserve, and most of them urge the highest Twas founded by presidential protection possible. executive order in 2000 to protect the Hawai‘i residents should know that fragile balance of life in this unique the designation process continues and and vast coral ecosystem, among the The author communes with the locals on a visit to Midway Atoll. Overfishing in the North- includes many opportunities for them healthiest and most extensive in the western Hawaiian Islands could threaten such seabirds’ survival. to express how they feel. The public is world. The executive order recognized, as welcome and encouraged to participate does Hawaiian culture, that coral reefs are in Advisory Council meetings. When the foundation of the whole life cycle in believe that this species is starving because life on our planet. They also illustrate the the draft management plan and draft the ocean. Limu that grows on coral feeds a main food source has been depleted by harm that can be done when we humans environmental impact statement are the small fish that feed bigger fish that overfishing – especially the young pups, care more about short-term gain than released for public review and comment, feed the people. ECOSYSTEM is the key who lack the experience of being able to long-range sustainability. hearings will be held statewide. word to everything. All living creatures catch rapidly moving prey such as fish. The reserve is now in the process Through these meetings, we can all depend on one another – our planet is a The lobster has a long life cycle; it takes of seeking permanent sanctuary status, determine what kind of sanctuary we gigantic ecosystem. many years for an egg to mature into an a tedious but thoughtful procedure. It want for our küpuna islands. Do we want On a recent visit to Midway, I was sad adult with the ability to reproduce. In the includes input from the Reserve Advisory it wasted for the sake of “our economy,” to see dozens of white terns, the manu- 1980s and ’90s, in the height of the take, Council, which was established for the or will we allow it to survive as the last o-Kü which Polynesian voyagers use to lobster fishermen didn’t bother to save the purpose of determining how the area major coral reef ecosystem in the U.S., an guide them to land, dead on the ground. young or egg-bearing females, thereby could best be structured as a sanctuary. ecosystem which affects the entire world? Scientists there explained that they died causing the lobster population to crash Voting council members represent It is my wish for our special Hawai‘i to of starvation. White terns live off the that eventually led to the current ban on commercial fishermen (limited to only be a place where people, land and sea are small fish which swim up to the surface taking lobsters in the area. What I find nine who currently hold fishing permits cared for and communities are safe and of the sea because of large fish below scary is that moves are currently being for the area), recreational fishermen, healthy for generations to come. them. But with our large fish being taken proposed by the local fishery management the Native Hawaiian community, The future of the Northwestern by longline fishermen, the little fish don’t council to resume their take of lobster and researchers, educators, conservationists Hawaiian Islands depends on the people rise to the surface as much, and the white other fish. and a representative of the State of of Hawai‘i. Visit www.hawaiireef.noaa. terns starve. These are but two examples of our Hawai‘i. I serve on that council and gov to find out more about how you can The endangered Hawaiian monk seal’s natural ecosystem process, but they show provide mana‘o from a perspective express your mana‘o and participate in diet includes lobster, and many scientists the interdependence and connection of of conservation. the sanctuary designation process. Känaka Maoli prisoners struggle for religious freedom

By Kaleihau Kamau‘u it’s okay, even encouraged. But, when lawsuit against the Hawai‘i Department of Känaka Maoli want to gather and practice When Känaka Maoli sought Public Safety and Corrections Corporation Editor’s note: Kaleihau Kamau‘u is their hula, chants, prayers, protocol and to collectively practice tradi- of America that we were allowed to a pa‘ahao (prisoner) at Diamondback ceremonies for their recovery and spiritual tional Native Hawaiian spiri- collectively practice our traditional Native Correctional Facility in Oklahoma and healing in prison, we face hostility, Hawaiian religion at the Diamondback tuality in prison for recovery a plaintiff in a lawsuit that successfully even retaliation. Correctional Facility in Oklahoma. To sought to allow Hawaiian inmates Since its founding, the American prison and spiritual healing, we were date, our efforts for recovery and spiritual to observe makahiki rites. The views system has permitted prisoners to freely denied an equal opportunity healing through the practice of traditional expressed in this community discussion exercise their religious beliefs based on to do so. Native Hawaiian spirituality continues column are those of the author and do not the underlying philosophy that religion with the support of many individuals and necessarily reflect the views of the Office is an important part of rehabilitation. friends and spiritual leaders. For Känaka organizations within our community: the of Hawaiian affairs. Indeed, throughout the American prison Maoli who share a familial relationship Office of Hawaiian Affairs; the Native system, religious services are provided for with our ancestral land, this separation Hawaiian Legal Corporation; Kumu John erhaps the most pressing human Muslims, Native Americans, Christians, becomes an even greater spiritual, mental Keola Lake; ‘Ohana Ho‘opakele; the rights issue at this time for Känaka Wiccans, Buddhists and persons of and emotional crisis. Support and Advocacy Group for Native PMaoli who are incarcerated other faiths. Yet, when Känaka Maoli Native Hawaiian spiritual practices Hawaiian prisoners at Diamondback led is the denial of their right to practice sought to collectively practice traditional are very important for the healing of by Rev. Rosemary McCombs Maxey traditional Native Hawaiian spirituality. Native Hawaiian spirituality in prison for Känaka Maoli, whether inside or outside and based in Oklahoma; the United This is particularly true for Känaka Maoli recovery and spiritual healing, we were of prison. They connect us to the creator, Church of Christ; and the citizens of the systematically sent from their ancestral denied an equal opportunity to do so. creation, and who we are as a distinct Muscogee Nation. homeland to private for-profit prisons on Compounding matters, we are sent to group of island people. Denying Känaka Lastly, I acknowledge my brothers, the the American continent. Practices that places under the care of people with little Maoli our traditional spiritual practices many Känaka Maoli inside, who went we take for granted in Hawai‘i, such or no understanding and sensitivity toward throughout the American prison system hang ‘em solid through the threats, the as our hula, chants, prayers, protocol, our culture. Nor do they understand is more than just a denial of our religious shaming, the humiliation, the labeling, ceremonies and special observances, are that we are a distinct group of native rights under the U.S. Constitution; it is the retaliation, the “special” cell-searches, prohibited there. When it is allowed, it is people with a spirituality of our own. tantamount to denying us opportunities the change(s) of address(es) and the under the most hostile conditions, or for The practice of removing Känaka Maoli for recovery and spiritual healing. harassment, but continued to stand for entertainment only. When we are singing from our homeland makes it virtually Sadly, it was only when the Native what they know is pono. and dancing for people’s entertainment, impossible to have visits from family, Hawaiian Legal Corporation filed a E ho‘omau i ke ala ola.

14 April ‘Apelila 15 FEDERAL RECOGNITION FORUM COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Creating our own reality Akaka Bill and independence

o those advocating that the Akaka recognition is the only way to preserve support Hawaiian independence, but Instead of dividing the causes among Bill is the only “realistic” means our identity or even existence, I question that doesn’t mean I must oppose Hawaiian proponents between federal we have for self-governance, I T why they seek to solve significant social Ithe Akaka Bill. Yet I find too often Native Hawaiian recognition vs. Hawaiian wish to point out “reality” is whatever we problems at the same level of thinking those two positions independence, such decide it should be. that created them. being placed in causes can be joined It wasn’t long ago that people said it Since U.S. occupation, the Hawaiian opposition to one was “unrealistic” that a black man could together. One is not population went from the most another. It’s part of be elected president of South Africa, that literate to the most educationally at- “Instead of exclusive of the the Berlin Wall would be torn down to that “or” syndrome: other. We need not risk; since occupation, we went from either Akaka or reunify Germany or that the Cold War Hawaiian-speaking to English-speaking; be divided on this independence. the Akaka Bill would end peacefully. People in the since occupation, we’ve seen more issue. The Akaka Bill U.S. used to say it was “unrealistic” that degradation of our lands by the military standing as an The times now women would ever vote, much less be and more behavioral health risks in is not a substitute call for a new elected to Congress. Some here said it was our communities. Indeed, our social, to the independent ‘or’ proposition framework in which “unrealistic” to think that the bombing economic and health statistics mirror nation. It is a small, we plan our future. of Kaho‘olawe could those of tribes that inadequate step to to Hawaiian I can accept the end when it did, or have had federal fully address the Akaka Bill and that Hawaiian could recognition for many illegality of the sovereignty, I thrive as a spoken continue to strive “Sure, the future is decades. Addressing overthrow and the language. toward our Hawaiian these issues “within wresting of self- see it as an ‘and’ In every case, unpredictable. So the laws of [the U.S.] i n d e p e n d e n c e . a few dedicated d e t e r m i n a t i o n Hawaiians, whether nation,” as Trustee from our Hawaiian solution.” people refused the Mossman put it in defined by race or by why not create it?” nation. But it can “reality” that others his February column, national allegiance, be an important tried to dictate. In will not provide the can continue to every case, there solutions and positive step to move us march hand in hand was a passion and change our community yearns for. We along that way. It can be an important toward our historical justice and our inspiration to challenge the status quo. In need a new level of thinking. step in addressing the current social, brighter future. every case, the world was better for it. Sure, the future is unpredictable. educational, cultural and economic If Hawai‘i’s independence from So why not create it? And why not needs of our native Hawaiian population, the U.S. will allow a new citizenry to create it by building on the best of what whether or not they select to enlist in the define enforceable laws for the entire Pökä Laenui, we’ve done and what we’ve seen, rather cause of Hawaiian independence. archipelago – for the wise use of all Wai‘anae than by believing what others say is The passage of the Akaka Bill will in lands and waters, for sustainable growth, and is not possible? Our imagination for insightful educational policies, for no way retard or thwart the struggle for and inspiration for a different reality our sovereign nation. Like the Office of unprecedented care of our iwi and our and better future isn’t an abstraction Do you have thoughts you’d like to express Hawaiian Affairs that was never meant to küpuna – then perhaps that’s where the if we remember when the seemingly regarding the Hawaiian recognition bill be the substitute for our independence, inspiration for reality should come from. impossible was made real. currently before Congress? Whether you’re If those before us had focused only on it could, and has, served to bring us one for or against the bill, write in and share what would be allowed by the status quo, step closer to independence. your reasons why. E-mail us at kwo@oha. or what obstacles stood before them, Eric Kapono Instead of the Akaka Bill standing org, send letters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, then where would the world be today? Hilo as an “or” proposition to Hawaiian 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, Honolulu, To those advocating that federal sovereignty, I see it as an “and” solution. HI 96813, or fax us at 594-1865.

AKAKA from page 1 BRIEFS from page 6 L i n g l e , meaning that if the Hawai‘i through the Department of the Interior, m e a n w h i l e , senators had voted the would extend formal political recognition discussed the Photo: Courtesy of Sen. Akaka other way, the measure to a yet-to-be-formed Native Hawaiian bill with fellow would have been defeated. Pali battle recalled governing body. R e p u b l i c a n Only one other Democrat A commemoration of the 1795 Battle Advocates of the bill, including the McCain and broke party ranks to vote of Nu‘uanu, which resulted in a decisive Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Board of also with in favor of the ANWR win for Kamehameha I in his quest to Trustees, say it is needed to help protect President Bush, drilling provision. unify the Hawaiian islands, will be held Hawaiian rights and assets from ongoing who has yet to The senators’ votes at the Pali Lookout on April 30. legal attacks. Some Hawaiian opponents take a position on the Arctic Refuge Since 1995, Nä Papa Känaka o Pu‘u of the measure, however, believe that it on the issue, Sen. Akaka offers testimony at the Indian bill drew strong protests Affairs Committee hearing on his Hawaiian Koholä has organized the event of the will only cause even further loss of native when she from some Akaka Bill recognition bill. Committee Chairman Sen. historic battle in which the forces of resources, culture and identity. Meanwhile, was invited to John McCain is at far left. opponents, who have Kamehameha I drove the warriors of at the other end of the spectrum, advocates spend several long said they suspected Kalaniküpule over the pali. The organiza- of a “colorblind America” believe the nights at the White House. Soon after, the senators might trade their votes on tion is a multi-island affiliation of practi- bill would give Hawaiians unconstitutional however, partisan finger pointing broke arctic drilling in exchange for support for tioner groups involved in Hawaiian chant, “preferential” treatment. out between Lingle and Hawai‘i’s all- Hawaiian recognition. protocol, hula, lua and other expressions Democratic congressional delegation, with Both senators, however, said that of ‘ike Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i officials lobby for bill the legislators charging that Lingle had their votes were based on longstanding In solemn ceremonies that follow The Indian Affairs Committee’s passage failed to sway Bush and Lingle countering convictions. Akaka said he voted for ancient and modern Hawaiian protocol, of the bill came after Gov. Linda Lingle, that the delegation has yet to get a drilling “based on my experiences in the event will honor the spirits of those Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees and recognition bill passed by their colleagues Alaska, when I spoke to the Inupiat peoples who fell — not only the victors, but the other officials traveled to Washington to after more than five years of trying. who greatly desire this opportunity for vanquished as well. The event will fea- testify and lobby in favor of the measure. economic self-determination. For me, this ture a retelling of the battle, a ho‘okupu “Native Hawaiians seek self- Senators’ arctic drilling vote draws vote is not a vote just about preservation ceremony and demonstrations of hula and determination not unlike American Indians accusations of the environment versus development. It lua, or Hawaiian martial art. and Alaskan natives,” OHA Chairperson Fuel was thrown on the flames of the is a vote about the self-determination of an The commemoration is a deeply spiri- Haunani Apoliona told the committee. debate when, on March 16, Akaka and indigenous people and their homeland.” tual activity. Those planning to attend “We ask for this same opportunity, this Inouye cast the deciding votes in the A full Senate vote on the Akaka Bill is should be prepared to be fully respectful same freedom to develop programs that Senate’s narrow approval of a measure expected this spring or summer. As part of both the history of the event and of best serve our members, lessen dependence authorizing oil exploration in Alaska’s of the agreement reached at the end of the contemporary participants. The event on government and take advantage of Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), last year’s session, the senate leadership begins at 5:30 a.m. For more information, opportunities to make positive contributions a goal long sought by President Bush. promised an up-or-down vote by the end call 808-842-8719. to our economy.” The measure succeeded by just two votes, of August.

16 April ‘Apelila 17 The Kaholokula ‘Ohana: A Hawaiian rainbow under gray Washington skies

By Keaumiki Akui to Sämoa where Rosemary worked as Kaholokula family has yet to actively join with communication, so Ka‘imi’s project a prosecuting attorney. It was in Sämoa one, but they do attend local ho‘olaule‘a will focus on the history of hula. When merica’s Great Northwest boasts where their second events, especially the time comes, she plans to attend the the second largest contingent daughter, Mahina- in the Tacoma University of Hawai‘i. Aof Native Hawaiians living on Diana A‘o Ka‘eo area where Keith’s Ka‘imi and Mahina are both talented the continent. Nearly 20,000 reside in Kaholokula was brother resides. and competitive gymnasts. Even at the Oregon and Washington, states known born. Then came Hawaiian culture “ripe old age” of 10, Mahina already for their dismal weather. It seems ironic time to leave Sämoa, continues to play an sees herself attending an ivy league that Hawaiians would trade our island and a difficult important role in the college then settling in Hawai‘i. When the sunshine for the rain, sleet and snow the decision it was. lives of this family, girls finally leave “the nest,” Keith and Northwest is famous for. Nevertheless, “We were who say they are Rosemary plan to return to the islands we find large Hawaiian families thriving deciding whether to also supporters of themselves. there. Take the Kaholokula family from return to Hawai‘i or federal recognition Meanwhile, the Kaholokula family will Maui, for example. Two brothers and a move elsewhere,” for Native take a “pan-Pacific” trip next summer sister have raised families in Washington recalls Rosemary. Hawaiians. Twelve- to O‘ahu, Maui and Sämoa so both and are doing quite well, thank you. “We elected the year-old Ka‘imi, daughters may revisit the places of their However, the magic and uniqueness of mainland,” she said, always interested in birth. Guided by the values instilled the islands still permeate their lives in “because we can her Hawaiian roots, by their parents, it is easy to believe many ways. afford to do things entered a National that Ka‘imi and Mahina will succeed in Keith and Rosemary Kaholokula have for our kids that we History Day whatever endeavor they choose in life traveled extensively. From O‘ahu, Keith wouldn’t be able to Competition last while retaining that cultural perspective moved to the Marshall Islands where he afford in Hawai‘i.” The Kaholokula family in their chilly adopt- year at the private and aloha – a Hawaiian rainbow under ed environment: the Great Northwest. met Rosemary, then a vacationing Texas They chose the school she attends. Washington’s gray skies Photo: Courtesy of the Kaholokula ‘Ohana college student. They returned to the coastal city of The theme had to do Lone Star state and tied the knot before Bellingham, Washington, just below with cultural exchange and its impact. returning to the Valley Isle, where their the Canadian border. Today, Rosemary Ka‘imi’s entry followed the historical Keaumiki Akui is the public affairs first daughter was born 12 years ago. continues her work as a prosecutor events leading to the overthrow of the specialist with OHA’s governance division. They named her Ka‘imina‘auao Ikaika while Keith works as a dealer at the Hawaiian monarchy and the life of Queen If you are a Hawaiian on the continent Morrigan Kaholokula, but just call her popular Skagit Valley Casino, one of the Lili‘uokalani. Not only did she win for with an interesting story to tell, or if you Ka‘imi. many Indian casinos that thrive in the her school but earned a place in the know of one, please contact OHA Outreach Three months later, with baby in her Northwest. Although there are a number regional and state competitions. This Coordinator Aulani Apoliona at 594-1912, bassinette they moved again, this time of Hawaiian clubs in the Northwest, the year’s National History Contest deals or via e-mail at [email protected]

HOUSING from page 11 passed on a legacy of excellence and which we have design control should remain wisdom to us, and in turn we are responsible our priority. for improving the conditions of all Native What can be done? Hawaiians need to Hawaiians. As Hawai‘i’s society evolves voice their mana‘o and be heard. Call, fax with diverse cultures and values, our ability or email your legislator and the governor to maintain a special relationship with our TUNE IN to insist that lands be made available for land will be tested as we seek spiritual, housing projects are a true refection of our economic and social balance. Improved native culture and values. housing conditions for Native Hawaiians To Nationhood Hawaiian values and practices of ancient would be a reflection of this balance. . times must not be forgotten. Our ancestors For the latest news and information on issues that affect all Hawaiians, tune in to Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha on ‘Ölelo channel 53 every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Quarterly Board Action Report

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16 April ‘Apelila 17 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Haunai Apoliona, MSW Passage of Akaka Bill grants simple, Chairperson Trustee, At-large profound justice for Hawaiians

loha e na ‘öiwi ‘ölino, nä reason to respect and experience our States relationship with Native measure of well-deserved autonomy pulapula a Häloa, mai traditions. The hearing on March 1, Hawaiians and providing a process for to the Native Hawaiian people AHawai‘i∆i a Ni‘ihau, a puni 2005, for the Senate Indian Affairs the recognition by the United States of and provide a foundation for the ke ao mälamalama. Committee on S147, was limited the Native Hawaiian governing entity. reconciliation process.” Governor Mahalo, Ke Ali‘i Maka‘äinana to testimonies by speakers invited First, I thank my good friends and Linda Lingle included the following in Hawaiian Civic Club for mana‘o by Chairman John McCain. Our colleagues from Hawai‘i, Senators her testimony before the committee: “I in March’s trustee column. In our Alaskan native and American Indian Akaka and Inouye, Neil Abercrombie am appearing before you on behalf of recent travel to Washington, D.C., ‘ohana of the “North and the lower and Ed Case, for their tireless, diligent the people of Hawai‘i. We are seeking for the March 1, 2005 Senate Indian 48” spoke of their continuing support efforts on this legislation. I also justice for Native Hawaiian people, Affairs Committee hearing on S. 147, for the successful passage for Native thank Governor Linda Lingle and who have been made to wait too the Native Hawaiian Government Hawaiians of the Native Hawaiian Haunani Apoliona, the Chairperson long for the kind of recognition that Reorganization Act of 2005, members Reorganization Act of 2005. of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, for Congress has granted to America’s of our ‘öpio Hawaiian Civic Club in appearing today in support of S147.” other indigenous peoples. You are not A modification of language was the Association of Hawaiian Civic being asked to extend the ability to suggested by National Congress of Congressman Faleomavaega Clubs, provided inspiring support by establish a self-governing structure American Indians board chair Tex of American Sämoa concludes his their presence in the Indian Affairs to Native Hawaiians because of their Hall in order to further clarify for remarks with, “In passing the Apology Committee Room. race. Rather you are being asked to do protection of federally funded Indian Act (Public Law 103-150 in which so because of their unique status as the The spirit of Prince Jonah Kühiö programs. In addition to the Hawai‘i the United States apologized to indigenous people of a once sovereign Kalaniana‘ole, delegate to Congress, Congressman of the 2nd District, the the Hawaiian people for the illegal nation to whom the United States has whose legacy this club represents Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega overthrow of their sovereign country, a recognized trust responsibility. was present among us along with provided testimony in support of we here in Congress committed to “Passage of S. 147 would grant the spirit of resolve and compassion S147. He said, “as an original co- a reconciliation process with the simple, but profound justice to the of Queen Lili‘uokalani. Ke Ali‘i sponsor of HR 309, a companion bill Hawaiian people. The bill introduced proud Native Hawaiian people whose Maka‘äinana members also opened to S147, I want to state my absolute here today fulfills that promise. We future well-being is essential to the the evening gathering of community support of the ‘Native Hawaiian have an opportunity here to right a long-term well-being of the State of and congressional representatives Government Reorganization Act of longstanding injustice that has been Hawai‘i.” ‘O ia ho‘i ‘olua, ka pololei. with Hawaiian protocol and chant 2005’ expressing the policy of the perpetuated on the Native Hawaiian 5/48 which gave those in attendance more United States regarding the United people … This bill will restore a

Rowena Akana OHA needs a land konohiki Trustee, At-large

no‘ai käkou. On Aug. Unfortunately, history tends to repeat three weeks since they needed to visit recommendations to the board. The 19, 2004, The Honolulu itself. the site. plan was passed by the board on Oct. ‘AAdvertiser ran an article On Aug. 18, 2004, Joe Wedeman Ten weeks later, on Dec. 17, 2004, 30, 2002. titled “OHA gets offer of free Puna made an offer to donate 66.4 acres my staff checked with the ARM Unfortunately, despite my numerous land.” Six months later, the offer was of Puna land to OHA on behalf of committee to see whether the due inquiries, nothing was done about the withdrawn because OHA took too long his wife, Harriet, who had inherited diligence study was done or not. It issue for months. On April 4, 2003, to finalize the deal. Sound familiar? the land from her mother. About 35 was not. The administration finally the administration reported that they The same thing happened in late- acres contained no archaeological presented the due diligence study to were still looking for a consultant. The 2002 when a mainland company sites and could be developed. Trustee the Board of Trustees on Feb. 16, administration’s slow pace can only offered to donate 198 acres of land Boyd Mossman said the gift was a 2005. Unfortunately, it was too late. be blamed on the lack of direct trustee in Mä‘ili to OHA, 80 to 90 acres of “tremendous opportunity” and could Mr. Wedeman had already sent a fax oversight. When the current leadership which were developable. The company be an educational and cultural resource to OHA two days earlier, withdrawing took over in late 2002, they got rid of was leaving Hawai‘i and wanted to for students. the offer (the entire fax was just one the Land Committee and there was no donate its land. OHA waited too long Trustee Carpenter and I immediately sentence). one to keep their feet to the fire. to respond and the company sold it sent a memo to Trustee Stender after All this could have been avoided It is sad to think of all the lost to someone else for almost nothing. the offer was made, and asked him if OHA followed a May 2002 possibilities. If we had a land konohiki Trustee Oswald Stender, the budget to bring it to the Board of Trustees recommendation from the Land in place, our beneficiaries would chair at the time, said he did not see for a vote as soon as possible. Committee (back when OHA had now be in control of 264.4 acres of the urgency of the deal and failed Trustee Carpenter wrote that “time five subject-matter committees) to land. It is a supreme irony that OHA to take it up in his committee in a is of the essence.” I specifically create an OHA Land Division to spends millions to lobby for federal timely manner. reminded Trustee Stender about the be headed by a “land konohiki,” an recognition and yet continues to refuse There were so many possibilities Mä‘i‘i debacle. expert specializing in land acquisition, free land. What good is a sovereign for the Mä‘ili property. It was cleared On Sept. 1, 2004, Trustee Stender management, investment and ceded nation without a homeland? of environmental hazards and zoned responded that he asked the OHA land claims. The land konohiki could for agriculture and conservation administrator and his staff to ensure quickly look at and consider private I mua e Hawai‘i nei use. At the very least, OHA could that a “due diligence” study is done lands for acquisition or even partner have sold it to a developer. The land before the issue could be presented with other Hawaiian agencies to was valued at $3,000,000 and it was to his committee. On Sept. 29, 2004, acquire land. For more information on Hawaiian sold for a measly $100,000. It was the administration reported to the The first step in the land konohiki issues, check out Trustee Akana’s unconscionable to let such a huge Board that the consultants they hired, plan was to hire a land consultant to website at www.rowenaakana.org. opportunity slip through the cracks. MN Capital Partners, LLC, needed review prior land studies and make

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If can, go generic! Dante Carpenter

Trustee, O‘ahu

loha mai käkou. Many in which seniors will pay monthly prescription drug expenses. In fact, may not automatically prescribe a küpuna rely on prescription premiums and a portion of the cost some samples prescription drugs also generic drug, therefore you should Adrugs today at costs that can of each prescription. The Medicare come with coupons that offer your ask. dig rather deep into the pockets of website www.medicare.gov provides next prescription fill free, so check One other option to check out senior citizens on fixed incomes. beneficial information on this issue. it out! are drug discount programs. These In 2004, changes to the Medicare Küpuna can also call the SAGE Plus Another option to consider in programs are offered by different laws attempted to assist küpuna with program, a state program, at 586- helping to lower your medicine bill is pharmaceutical companies. Go to prescription drug costs by introducing 7299 on O‘ahu and toll-free from the to ask for “generic” instead of “brand” www.helpingpatients.org and look up a Medicare discount card program. neighbor islands at (888) 875-9229 for named drugs. Generic drugs on different public and private patient For seniors that qualified a $600 credit more information. average cost about one-third less than assistance programs, including towards prescriptions was offered. For seniors, the changes in brand-named drugs. A generic drug is programs offered by pharmaceutical Medicare estimated that approximately Medicare will hopefully ease some called by its chemical name compared companies. 33,000 Hawai‘i residents may have of your financial burdens, but until to a brand name that a manufacturer If we had our way, we would all qualified for the $600 drug credit, then there are some other options to assigns; yet both products have the choose to be healthy, wealthy and but less than 20 percent have actually consider. Many of your physicians same active ingredients. Due to glitzy wise. Living without prescription taken advantage of this benefit. The receive prescription drug samples television and radio ads consumers are drugs would be a goal for all, but Medicare drug discount card and from pharmaceutical companies that lured to brand named drugs and many until then take advantage of what is credit program hasn’t attracted a huge they can give to you. You need to be patients tend to ask their physicians out there to help ease the financial audience due to the complexity and assertive and ask your doctor each time for their prescriptions by name based burden. confusion experienced by kupuna you visit if they have any samples to on what they’ve seen or heard. Of As always, my staff and I invite in understanding the programs offer. Don’t be shy or embarrassed to course, if your physician only has your comments on the above or any requirements and benefits. ask, your doctor is visited frequently brand named samples, that’s what you other concerns within our purview. Beginning Jan. 1, 2006, Medicare by sales representatives from a variety want for free, but ask about generic if My OHA access numbers are: phone, will have available prescription drug of pharmaceutical companies who you have to pay for your prescription. 594-1854; fax, 594-0210;l and email, plans, separate from the Medicare- are out there promoting the newest Not all drugs have generic equivalents [email protected]. A hui hou, mälama approved drug discount cards, drugs. Especially if your doctor is because some drugs are protected by pono. which will expire by May 15, 2006. prescribing you a new medicine, ask patents; unfortunately only about half Medicare will work with insurance him/her if samples are available. This the drugs on the market are available in companies to offer these drug plans, is a great way for you to save on your generic form. Remember, your doctor

Akaka Bill lays foundation for our future Boyd P. Mossman

Trustee, Maui

loha käkou. Trustees recently are not selfish or self-centered but which will be able to speak as a this result in any more discrimination returned from committee clearly in the interests of the Hawaiian government body representing Native in Hawai‘i but instead will preserve Ahearings in Washington, people and the people of Hawai‘i, we Hawaiians regarding a myriad of for this state its attraction as a unique D.C., and an historic event which really have an excellent opportunity matters affecting Hawaiians today and pearl in the Pacific because of its host included the testimonies of many to finally succeed with this bill and to preserving our identity as a people. We culture, the Hawaiians. representatives of the people of secure for our people a degree of self Hawaiians will finally be able to take Along these lines the recently Hawai‘i including our governor, determination never seen since 1893. care of our own problems and focus on premiered movie by Edgy Lee, The congressional delegation, OHA chair, Julie Kitka, the president of the rehabilitating, educating and uplifting Hawaiians: Reflecting Spirit, (T.V. DHHL chair, Hawaiian Civic Club Alaska Federation of Natives, closed our own people. And to the naysayers rebroadcast set for April 15, 7 p.m.) president, CNHA representatives, and the hearing on a high note stating to who complain about the wording presents the essence of why Hawaiians also Native American and Alaskan Sens. McCain and Dorgan that the of the bill and its imperfections, no should be recognized, appreciated and leaders. The sentiment at the hearing United States has exerted enormous bill is perfect. An attorney friend has supported as the substance, the source was clearly favorable to allowing resources and efforts to bring self- observed that maybe, if all the people and the roots of Hawai‘i. This movie Native Hawaiians an opportunity to determination to Iraq and other foreign were evil, crooked and stupid, then S. artistically offers to the world an seek self-determination to include countries, and so why shouldn’t it also 147 might be a problem, but that would explanation of who the Hawaiians are moving S.147, the Akaka Bill, to the look to within its own borders and be the case with any legislation. and now all will be able to understand Senate floor for the first time in four allow self-determination for the only And so we press forward with hopes why we as a people cannot be allowed tries. other unrecognized indigenous people that our people will soon have their to disappear as have other cultures While our Senators continue to in America, the Hawaiians? own government and sovereignty and species. We need Akaka to help tirelessly direct the bill through Senate A week after the hearings, the Indian to the extent that we are finally win in court. We need Akaka to lay hoops, and our Representatives work Affairs Committee unanimously recognized politically as the last of a foundation for the future. We need to position the bill through the House, passed the bill and now a report will the indigenous peoples of America. Akaka to stem the forces that would our governor has also been exerting her be prepared and the matter set for The result will not stop those who are eliminate Hawaiians as a people. influence in her efforts to convince the hearing on the Senate floor. If all working for complete independence We need Akaka to preserve what we Bush administration and congressional goes well, Hawaiians will have in as they can continue their efforts as have today and provide a promise for leaders of the need for this legislation. place a process to bring to pass the a small minority to gain international tomorrow. With a team like this, whose interests establishment of a government entity acceptance of their arguments. Nor will

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Colette Machado A letter to Moloka‘i residents Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i and newcomers alike

Editor’s note: Trustee Colette create the reality you experience. The are so that they can show their true not create self-centered ego battles out Machado offers her column space to ancient Hawaiian concept embraces colors. When our true colors surface of these issues. Moloka‘i resident, Matt Yamashita. this fully when it speaks of the mana we understand each other better and The fourth and final agreement is Trusteed Oz Stender alotted his space held within language, “In language can communicate more effectively. “always do your best.” This means as well to accomodate the lenghth of there is life, in language there is The third agreement is “don’t listen to your na‘au and act in a this community letter. death.” When we speak negative take anything personally.” In a small manner that represents your best words we attract negative people community we are often the subject positive effort without using harmful loha käkou. This month, I and circumstances. When we speak of rumors or hearsay, this is because words, making assumptions, or taking share with you a letter written positive words we attract positive some people assume things and do not things personally. Always know that Aby a young man named Matt people and circumstances. watch their words, but we cannot get there is a better solution to be found, Yamashita. After college on the To all newcomers, please do not angry when this happens to us. To take a clearer understanding to be had, a mainland, Matt returned to Moloka‘i speak deceptively when you move to something personally is to lend mana truer effort to be made, and make it and has become an active voice for his Moloka‘i. Speak positive words and to it. If you get angry about something your desire to find it. generation in the community. For those be honest about who YOU really are, that is untrue or said in spite, you When you live on Moloka‘i you are of us who’ve been on countless lines and people will respect you for it. empower the negativity behind it. This equal with everyone. More money, with picket signs, here’s something to And, to the people of Moloka‘i, we might be the most difficult to practice more fame, more success or more ponder. are pretty good at saying how we feel, of the four agreements, but it is the power doesn’t mean your doing things The ‘Four Agreements,’ and being but let’s try harder to be positive with one that will keep you free of the any better than anyone else on this pono. our words so that we can build up the nastiness of others and allow you to island. You are only as good as your When I hear all the controversy and Pono that keeps our island alive. keep yourself positive. actions, only as successful as the angry dialogue about John McAfee The second agreement is “don’t Newcomers really need to understand people you share this island with, only and other new residents moving to make assumptions.” This means don’t that the people of Moloka‘i are not as loved as you are willing to love and Moloka‘i, I realize that much of it is think that you know anything outside necessarily mad at them as individuals only as healthy as your community due to a lack of healthy communication of yourself. Everyone’s reality is (we don’t really know them!). Rather, and the natural environment in which between all sides. I think we can different, so we cannot think that we we are concerned about the impact you live ... so always do your best to begin to solve these problems of ever really understand other people they might have if they don’t try be your best as a loving human being misunderstanding without having or their paths. Therefore, we really to understand and embrace our and as a humble caretaker of this “big beefs” if we can all embrace have no right to judge others. Neither community. Don’t take it personally, island. four simple agreements. should we have expectations about our concerns about newcomers don’t I suppose the four agreements are These agreements are explained how things or people should or might revolve around hate and prejudice, basically another ancient culture’s way in a short little book written by be. Not assuming also means being but stem from our knowledge of of defining what is Pono. I just wanted Don Miguel Ruiz called the Four willing to ask honest questions and the workings of the world outside to share these agreements to remind Agreements. The book is based on searching out answers for our selves. Moloka‘i and our strong desire to everyone of what we all already know. ancient wisdom from the native Toltec If you are new to Moloka‘i, please protect and perpetuate our island Pono is in all of us … no matter the culture of Central America. Like most do not assume that you understand the culture, our tightly knit community creed, color or place of birth. Pono ancient wisdom, the agreements are way we live or think or that we are one lifestyle, our Hawaiian values, and is the Creator’s imprint within us simple yet profound. Incorporate them way or another. Try to come only with the health and wealth of our natural all … and it is good, humble and into your life and I guarantee that you an open mind and honest words, and resources. Ultimately, newcomers and righteous. Write the four agreements will spend less time being angry and the truth will reveal itself in time. And, locals alike need to make an effort down, practice them and find the Pono more time finding solutions. to the people of Moloka‘i, this is what to understand each other’s concerns within… then trust it to guide us to the The first agreement is to “be we are supposed to be best at – aloha. and perspectives without feeling solutions that we need. impeccable with your word.” This Having aloha means not assuming, it threatened and angry by each other on means to say what you truly mean means embracing all people with love a personal level. We will find clarity and to realize that the words you use and allowing them to be who they and answers much quicker if we do

Linda Dela Cruz Community concerns are top priority

Trustee, Hawai‘i

loha käkou. It has come to thought we were just asking to be rec- Actually, I should mention that all is after a developer develops the land pass that I shall be a trustee for ognized and this new version is say- this harbor business relates to the and digs up the remains and artifacts; Athe Office of Hawaiian Affairs ing to reorganize. What are we going Kawaihae Harbor expansion that will and not before it happens. Why is this? (OHA) from the island of Hawai‘i for to reorganize? Is it, the Hawaiian include the Super Ferry, the euca- 4) To Build a Nation. For months the next four years. Mahalo nui loa Homes, Office of Hawaiian Affairs lyptus wood chips, the Stryker Force now the Coalition Group headed by – thank you very much to all those and the ali‘i trusts? Oh well, when- and also other impacting enterprises. Kahu Kaleo Patterson has been work- that voted for me. ever a bill is put through the political None of these companies have any ing very hard to find a way to create My main focus for the next four process, when it comes back to us we regard to the communities concerns. a nation. Believe me, it is not easy. years, hopefully, shall be for the hope we can still recognize it. The state Legislature had a bill calling Whether the Akaka Bill is approved or aboriginal indigenous Native Hawaiian for an environmental impact state- not in Congress, how will all aborigi- people of the present day and future 2) The Kawaihae Harbor. The ment but the senators decided to drop nal Hawaiians get together to work generations. Department of Transportation Harbors the bill. The community, though, still toward building a nation? The letters and phone calls I received Division only takes care of the har- want an EIS because of all the devel- have been very confusing which leaves bors, but some of the land around the opment. me undecided on issues such as: Harbor belongs to the Department Finally, I am trying to comprehend of Land and Natural Resources, 3) The Burial Council. It seems that the all that I can and I will appreciate all 1) The congressional bill S. 147, the Department of Hawaiian Home only time Hawaiians speak about the the input you have to share with me. referred to as the Akaka Bill. At first, I Lands and the Queen Emma Trust. remains and artifacts of our ancestors Mahalo and until we meet.

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

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

Kenolio — Nehemia Kenolio was born in Lahaina, Maui, is spry and youthful at 97 years old. and photos. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002 for further 1841. The family reunion will be held on May 27-29, 2005 at information. the Keolahou Congregational Hawaiian Church Hall/Kenolio Cummings — A reunion will be held on July 2, 2005 for the Recreational Complex, Kïhei Maui. We are hoping to meet and descendants of Thomas Booth Cummings and his children: Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona family reunion is for the gather with the descendants and relatives of George Kahi Kenolio, Caroline Cummings Dutro, William Humphrey Cummings, families of Kala, Kaaihue, Kaaea, Kalawaiapi and Paoa. The Edward Kahi Kenolio, Frank Kahi Kenolio, David Kenolio and Thomas Cummings, Amy Hoolai Cummings Sheldon, Jonah reunion will be held on August 11-13, 2005 on Maui. Updated Tia Kenolio. We look forward to sharing family stories, photos and Booth Cummings, Joseph Elijah Cummings, Parker Andrew meetings will be held on Maui Friday, March 25, 2005 at 6 p.m. updating family genealogies; but most of all to enjoy a weekend Cummings and Hannah Rachel Cummings Sheldon. The location and on O‘ahu Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. For more of activities, mea‘ai, fellowship and aloha. Additional information of the reunion is the Great Lawn, Bishop Museum, Honolulu, 10 information and reunion location, call Mary Kaui Kala-Brook will be forthcoming. We are also asking of any descendants from a.m.-4p.m. For reunion information, contact Yoyo Liu by email at at 801-356-0606 or email at [email protected]. If you’re the Kenolio ‘ohana, to call or email the following contacts: on [email protected] or by phone at 842-0232. on Maui please call Betty Lou Kala at 808-871-1050; Yolanda O‘ahu, James “Kimo” Kenolio (622-2195, kenoliok001@hawaii. Diego at 808-248-8281; and Diana Wallace at 808-244-9101. If rr.com); David “Kawika” Kenolio (623-4452, ekenolio@hotmail. Pe‘a/Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale on O‘ahu, call Ui Cullen at 808-696-7937, and if in Las Vegas, com); on Maui, Verna Alo, (244-3358); Ann and Paul Kenolio Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Tutu Samuel call Ipo Naihe at 702-259-6814 or email at iponaihe@hotmail. Jr. (572-8738, [email protected]). Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau of Kaimu, Puna com. We are also asking anyone who has information regarding Hawaii, is being formed. A steering committee is in the process of Leonard Kahunanui, his wife Annie Honolulu Maihui, son Duke Brown — In preparation for the 2005 reunion of the John and being organized. The confirmed dates are July 7-9 (Thu-Sat) 2005. or (Leonard Jr.) Kahunanui and any Paoa family members. The Benjamin Brown ‘ohana of Hilo, Hawai‘i, the Honolulu ‘ohana is This event is planned for Wailoa State Park, Pavillion #2 (largest family originated from Kaupo, Maui. The next family newsletter asking for all family members to update their contact information, one). Since we are in formation, it would be nice if each child will be mailed out to everyone sometime this February. Family births, deaths and marriages, and to also share contact information of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Samuel dues $40 and all family information sheets are due by April 1, about other family members. The family will be holding its reunion Kahuakai Keliihoomalu & Kalama Pila Waiau be represented 2005. Mahalo for your support and hope to see everyone there. on O‘ahu from July 1-3, 2005. The ‘ohana includes the descendents in the steering committee. General chairperson for this event is of William Christopher Brown, Enoch Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Aunty Barbara Kekaualua, 431 Keonaona St. Hilo, HI 96720, Kalawai‘a — A reunion is planned for the ‘ohana of Kalawai‘a Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin “Tuna” Brown, Keala Kuamo‘o, (808) 959-3876. Other contacts: Lois Sanekane (808) 982-9321; of Maliko, Maui (a.k.a. Simeon Sr, born January 1851) and Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown, Maria Hendershot, John Thomas Lizzie Pankey (808) 968-7093; Mabel Wilson (808) 982-7645. wife, Nakiaha Nauuoe (a.k.a. Teresa, born Oct. 1860 in Kaupo, Brown, Irene I‘i Brown, Emmaline Brown Lyman, James Harbottle Please join us in the planning and implementation of our very first mar.<1878 in Kula, Maui). This gathering is planned for August Brown, Harry Kaina Brown, Frances Mililani Ludloff and Helen reunion. Should you need more information on accommodations, 12-14, 2005 at Hale Nanea, Maui. We are hoping to meet and Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. Information regarding the reunion will please call Aunty Barbara. gather with descendants of their children: Kalawai‘a; Puana be sent out by the middle of March 2005. All interested parties (b. <1881, mar. Hanah Kahaleapu); Kahuela (b. 1883); Puhau are invited to attend planning meetings held the second Sunday of Waialae/Mokulehua — The descendants of George Waialae Sr. (b. <1884); Kelekia (b.1889); Teresa (b. 1890); Thomas (b. every month. Please call Ku‘uipo McFadden Shimizu at 864-1185 and Julia Mokulehua will be planning an ‘ohana reunion scheduled <1892), Kalawaialiilii (b.1894); Simeon Jr. (b. 1895); Ellen Pokini or email [email protected]. for Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Nänäkuli Beach Park. Because Kalawaia (b. 1896); Pekelo (b. 1897); and Joe Kalawaia (b. 1899). our tütü cowboy and tütü lady were originally from Miloli‘i and Updates are requested for the ‘ohana of Lona ‘Zakalia’ Kalawaia Keawe/Maunu — The Keawe/Maunu ‘ohana family reunion Honaunau, South Kona, and received their homestead land in (b. 1886); Sam Kalawaia Sr. (b.1895) and Annie Nakieha Kalawaia for the family of Samuel Harmony and Becky Keanu (Kahikina) Nänäkuli in the late 1920s, we would like to honor our küpuna Solomon (b. 1888). This is the first attempt to meet with ‘ohana Maunu (Kahalewai, Kalele, Palakiko, Kahikina Ka‘aialii) will in the town where they were one of the first settlers and pioneers. of all 15 children listed. We look forward to sharing family stories be held in Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i on July 1-3, 2005 at Big We are gathering information by way of their seven children: 1. and updating family genealogies and to enjoy a weekend of Pavilion-Old Airport. Family members need to update their Josephine (m: Charles Kopa II); 2. Kananilehua (m: Frank Kalili); activities, kaukau, fellowship and aloha. Additional information contact information, births, deaths and marriages. For more 3. Maria Rose (m: Henry Young); 4. Elizabeth (m: Walter Andrade will be forthcoming, thus updated addresses are requested. For information, contact Emily Kamaka at 808-329-8147 or email Sr.); 5. Agnes (m: William Kaae); 6. George (m: Minnie Nah); further information, contact Francis Maddela, (808) 870-8236 at [email protected]; Herbert Maunu at 74-316 Nuhi 7. Joseph (m: Sarah Akau). Although this reunion will focus on e-mail: [email protected] or John Kainoa, (808) 276-2646; or Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-3300, or at 808-355-6266, or email uniting the Waialae grandchildren and their families, we would Mel Kalawaia, (808) 877-5388 [email protected]; or on at [email protected]; Maraea Ynigues at 808-265-7223 also like to invite the sibling families of George (Keohoonani, Oahu, Pauline Kalawaia, (808) 262-5757 (email: kalawaiask@aol. (cell) or 808-840-1342(home); or Marilyn Castro at 808-696-5191 Kalua, Maria, Cecilia, Ui, Laie and Keomo Waialae) and Julia com). and email at [email protected]. Next family meeting (Thomas, Kaua, Elizabeth, Moses, John, Ella, Sabina, Juliano, will be held on Feb. 26, 2005 in Kailua-Kona at Herb Maunu’s Annie and Victor Mokulehua). If you have any information about Koholua/Kaholua — The families of James Kuhaulua (Koholua/ house. Early registration is $20 per person due by Feb. 28, 2005. these families listed or want to be a part of the planning of this Kaholua) Jeremiah and Julia Pelewahine Lono Naone Jeremiah, Please send to Herb Maunu. reunion, please contact Kimo Kelii at 225-3356 (kimokelii@aol. both of Kaläwahine, O‘ahu, are planning a reunion for August com) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. 27, 2005 at Kualoa Beach Park. The children of James and Kalehuawehe Napoka — The third family reunion is been Julia are: Ilima Koholua Naone (married Ida Feary-Milton); planned for July 1-3, 2005 on Maui. It will be held at “Hale Alapa — We will be having a family reunion for the descendants Wallace (m. Josephine Frank), John “Kenala” (m. Dorothy Lindo); Nanea,” located on the beach in Kahului. We, the descendants of of Oliwa Alapa Sr. (born circa 1853, Kekaha, Kaua‘i) and his wife, William “Jerry” (m. Louise Kahanu); Albert “Mana” (m. Madeline John Nälani‘ewalu Kalehuawehe Näpoka (k) and Ha‘upu ‘Ukukua Emily Pahuaniani Makakao (born circa 1854, Kaupö, Maui), and Cayetano and Lorraine Buelher); Lono (m. July Kaonohilani); (w) and their son Näpoka Kalehuawehe aka Kalehuawehe Näpoka their children: Harvey Oliwa (8/2/1872), Moses (circa1874), Alapa Dalton (m. Hariet Dudoit, Ethel Hallock, Carmen Widdowson (k) and Ke‘elehiwa ‘Ukukua (w) their children and all the heirs (circa1876), George (circa 1879), Kaawa (circa1881), Nahiniu and Elaine Mahoe); Marigold “Esther” (m. Arthur Wilcox, Robert of: John Nälani‘ewalu II, known also as “Wawalu” (k) and Lily (circa1883), Ana (1/22/1886), Oliwa Jr. (circa1888), George Oliwa Clark and Henry Rodrigues); Isaiah (m. Alma Bartels, Marian Aulani Dart (w), John I. Kalehuawehe also was nicknamed as (1/15/1890) and Wahahulu (circa1892). Our reunion will be held Mark and Marguerite Tilton). Meetings are being held once a “Wawalu (k) and Mary Aliona Kanahele (w), Malia Kalehuawehe on Kaua‘i at Camp Naue in Hä‘ena, July 21-25, 2005. We are month; any questions may be directed to Mae Jeremiah-Wong (w) and Joseph AhChong Akanako aka Akanako AhChong (k), updating our ‘ohana mailing list so please contact Nell Ava (email: (daughter of Howard “Bubu” Jeremiah) at 358-4466 or 585-8101. Lillian Kalehuawehe (w) and Arthur Allen, Jr, welcome you all [email protected] or call 293-5778 in the evenings on O‘ahu) or to join the rest here on Maui to share stories, photos and update Nettie Alapa Hunter (email: [email protected]). family genealogies, most of all to meet and get to know who the Naki — Descendants of James Hikiona and Julia Kanui Kahaulio families are. For more on the reunion and information, please Swift/Hapakuka — The descendants of John Pakanaka Hapakuka Naki are welcome to attend the Naki ‘ohana reunion, to be held contact: Chairman: Chad Kalehuawehe (808-573-1357), Vice- and his two wives, Lahela Pili and Kali Kuhaulua; Joe Swift and on Sept. 1-4, 2005, Labor Day weekend. The location of the event Chair: Patrick Kekahuna (808-242-4729) or Edi-Ann Sanchez his three wives, Hiona Makia, Naimu, Kaumualii, have already is Waialua Church Pavillion, Mäna‘e, Moloka‘i. If you have any (808-244-9859). planned a reunion for July 22-24, 2005 to be held on Maui. The questions or suggestions, call Moana Naki Keohuloa 808-567- families of Fredrick Ned Swift are also invited reunion. We 6220 or Walter Naki 808-558-8184 on Moloka‘i. On O‘ahu, Jesse Uli‘i — The descendents of Maria (Kaluali‘i) Uli‘i and Charles especially want updates on your genealogy as another book is in Galas 808-423-9519; Thomas Naki 808-487-2898. Please call after (Apkenstires) Uli‘i have organized a family reunion to be held the making. All family members are asked to submit their updates 6 p.m. Registration form for reunion will be sent upon request. on Sat., July 2, 2005, at Koko‘olio Beach Park, Hau‘ula, O‘ahu, to Kathy Shimada. For more information on the reunion, contact 9 a.m.-5p.m. ‘Ohana who plan to attend are requested to send in the following people: Kathy Shimada at 877-0839 or email at Bush — 2005 reunion is being planned for the family of Albert their registration form, which was attached to the March ‘ohana [email protected]; Leinaala Hapakuka Moore at 760- Maunahina Bush, Samuel Keli‘inohopona Bush, Elizabeth Kapeka newsletter. Those who are not on the mailing list, or for those who 2227 on Maui and O‘ahu; and Barbara Swift at 395-4185 or email Bush, Roseline Bush, Lily Bush, Julia Bush, Maria Bush and have questions, contact Pua, Mamo or Yolanda at 808-533-2006, at [email protected] Daniel Bush Jr. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4, or Lady/Sweetheart at 808-845-0861, or email huelo423@yahoo. 2005. Hosting island will be O‘ahu. For more information, email com. The children of Küpuna Maria and Charles were Henry, Coito/Freitas/Nobrega — First cousins reunion to be held in Beverly Martinez at [email protected] or call 681-6637; Misty Charles, Rose, Mary, Elsie, Violet and Edward. Their only August 2005. We have 24 living cousins (74 years to 97 years). Bush William at [email protected] or write to Randy Bush surviving child is Lydia, affectionately known as Tütü Kawai, who Flyer to be mailed after holidays. Need updated addresses Vincent at 615 Na‘ale St. Honolulu, Hi 96813.

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22 April Aloha mai käkou e nä ‘öiwi Hawai‘i: All you need to register is verification of your Hawaiian ancestry through documents such as a photocopy of a If you are Native Hawaiian, now is the time to step forward certified birth certificate showing Hawaiian parentage, and “kau inoa” – place your name to take part in the pro- or by prior verification through programs such as the cess of self-determination. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kamehameha Schools or the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Operation Today, the establishment of a new Native Hawaiian ‘Ohana and Hawaiian Registry. government is on the horizon and can be achieved with the will and support of the Hawaiian people. There is no blood-quantum minimum or age requirement.

The process is open to all indigenous Hawaiians, no mat- Make your voice heard. Kau Inoa to build a strong ter where you live. This community-driven effort is being Hawaiian nation. Kau Inoa registration forms are moved forward by a broad-based coalition of Hawaiian available from Hawai‘i Maoli Inc., a nonprofit arm of individuals and organizations with a wide variety of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, P.O. Box 1135, perspectives on Hawaiian nationhood. Honolulu, HI 96807, 808.394.0050, or online at www. OHA.org. The Kau Inoa registration is separate and unrelated to the provisions of the federal-recognition “Akaka Bill” now Mahalo! before Congress. PlaceYour Name

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