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College Scholarships for Native Hawaiians VOLUME 14, NUMBER ii, U/ater NOWEMAPA(NOVEMBER) 1997 Scholarship money is available for native Hawaiians to attend college within the state of Hawai'i. Qualifying institutions include the University of Hawai'i system (Manoa, Hilo, West O'ahu and community colleges), H awai'i Pacific University, Chaminade University and Brigham Young University-Hawai'i.

General eligibility requirements * .:. Hawaiian descent .:. Hawai'i resident (required for some scholarships) .:. Satisfactory academic performance .:. Classified full-time enrollment in an eligible post-high institution *Various other eligibility requirements may apply to individual scholarships.

Apply for 1998-99 Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 1998. Applications available beginning January 1998 from the KSBE Financial Aid Office, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817.

For more information, please call 842-8216. (f) KAMEHAMEHA S CHOOLS BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP ESTATE

KSBE's policy to give preference to Hawaiians as permitted by law has been ruled non-discriminatory by the IRS.

Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5249

"Beloved 'elders Hawai'i" OHA honors kupuna, the foundation of our lahuL VOLUME 14, NUMBER 11, NOWEMAPA (NOVEMBER) 1997 ...

REORGA OHA board changes leadership, makes call for inclusiveness

approachable, to be fair and careful about how we "Let there be no mistake," said DeSoto, as her eyes B y Ryan M. M i elke approach our responsibilities - so that our people will scanned the board room, "the Office of Hawaiian Affairs A new leadership was ushered in at the Office of not be at the table begging while we spend extraordinari- will be ready for the challenges and the opportunities that Hawaiian Affairs Oct. 14 as Trustee A. Frenchy DeSoto ly large amounts of money on other kinds of activities." not only face the Hawaiian people but all of the people of was elected by the OHA Board of Trustees to replace DeSoto made an impassioned call for strong and inclu- Hawaii, too." • Trustee Clayton Hee as chair. sive leadership. It's a leadership style A crowd of more than 75 beneficia- that she said will not only be willing to ries, general public and OHA staff make bold statements; but also "willing members filled the board room and to listen, to hear, talk with Hawaiians spilled into the halls to witness the and non-Hawaiians." reorganization of the board - a reor- Before that could take place, however, ganization that also saw changes in committee assignments were given and leadership for all of OHA's commit- names changed for leadership positions tees. (see box at right). Known to some as the "mother of The leadership change caps six con- OHA," Madame Chair A. Frenchy secutive years of leadership under Hee. DeSoto's position of leadership brings Hee's chairmanship also saw the pur- full circle her role in the organization, chase of a Hawaiian language immersion as she was not only the first chairper- school, the establishment of an advanced son to head the OHA Board of degree in Hawaiian language and litera- Trustees, but she was also one of the ture. Also funded under Hee's chairman- brain trusts behind its creation at the ship were various housing programs, 1978 Hawai'i Constitutional Conven- such as a $10 million grant to Habitat for tion. Humanity, and the creation of an educa- A lot has changed, however, since tion foundation. her last time in OHA's top position. As the new leadership at OHA The trust managed by OHA has approaches its one-month anniversary, grown from virtually nothing to nearly key challenges await the organization $300 million, with the possibility of with the opening of the next Hawai'i that trust climbing to more than $1.5 legislative session in January. The billion under DeSoto's leadership, upcoming session may address issues pending the outcome of currently such as the $15.1 million annual pay- unscheduled settlement negotiations ments to OHA, ceded lands settlement with the state and/or a ruling by the negotiations, procurement procedures, Hawai'i Supreme Court. native rights, etc. Yet as those chal- Numbers, however, were not what lenges arise, DeSoto, and Trustee Hau- DeSoto chose to convey to those who nani Apoliona, vice-chair, and other watched the reorganization take place. trustees have said there will be a new Rather, it was a call for a new, consen- level of communication with the benefi- sus-building team to emerge and take ciaries and OHA staff that will help control of the direction of OHA. "As OHA overcome challenges to its mission elected trustees, we are called upon by of ensuring the betterment of conditions our people to act as a team, to be for Hawaiians and Native Hawaiians.

N o v E M B E R • • OHA's Native • Luther Kahe, • Kameha, • kili Makekau's • Hawaiian • • meha's Revolving Loan • story is told by • annual • Eddie Kamae • Fund empowers • • Ho'olau, Hawaiian, • at the Hawai'i lela is free • • owned • International • to the Businesses. • Film Festival. • public. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I

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claim is investigated in order to weed out non-meritorious claims Ka Leo Kaiaulu before they reach the panel. The panel and its staff have rejected or hele, review the will and research dismissed 21 percent of all claims, a BOARD OF TRUSTEES KAMEHAMEHA Hawaiian culture. number likely to increase as the SCHOOLS Tanya Namakaonaona Hopeau claims process continues. A. Frenchy DeSoto Regarding the lawsuit filed by Kamehameha Schools parent, Melody K. MacKenzie CHAIRPERSON & TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE Harold Rice against Kamehameha Hila executive director, Haunani Apoliona Schools, Princess Pauahi Bishop Hawaiian Home Lands Trust VICE-CHAIR & TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE was the last direct ali ' i descendent Individual Claims Review Abraham Aiona of Kamehameha I. Naming the CLAIMS PANEL Panel TRUSTEE, MAUl school after her lineage shows her Francis Keeno 's letter criticizing Rowena Akana desire to perpetuate the Hawaiian the Claims Review Panel as biased NATIVE TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE culture. Like other ali'i, she want- and unfair is not without its own Billie Beamer ed to help her people and she chose bias. Mr. Keeno is a deputy attor- HAWAIIAN PLANTS TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE education to help children she could ney general representing DHHL. The recent article on the beautiful Clayton Hee never have and desperately wanted. As to charges that the panel's K:,;' Hawaiian Studies building and ded- T RUSTEE, O 'AHU In her will, Mrs. Bishop plainly decisions are skewed because a icated people who made it a reality Moses K. Keale Sr. directed her trustees to set aside a panel member and a hearings offi- was infonnative and heartwarming. T RUSTEE, KAUA'I &

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ble because Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund to end," said Kopper, of the application process. By Gerald Honda helps businesses that can't get a loan anywhere else Consultants are available to assist loan applicants with their business plans and instruct them in basic AUll.-A MAXWELL, named for owner even though they 're viable," Kopper said. Kauila business skills, as well as provide borrowers with fol- Susan Fernandez Kopper's sons, Kauila and Maxwell proved so viable that Kopper recently intro- low-up support through individual consultation and Maxwell, is a popular spot for Windward duced her own line of home furnishing which she group workshops. The Native Hawaiian Revolving Mall shoppers looking for traditional and manufactures locally. Loan Fund is a unique program designed to foster contemporary Hawaiian arts and crafts as The Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, part of OHA's Economic Development Division, was economic independence among Hawaiians through well as quality Hawaiian gift items. Not many customers know this thriving specialty launched eight shop got started with a loan from the Native Hawaiian years ago to pro- Revolving Loan Fund. Kopper, a University of vide loans to Hawaiians like Hawai'i graduate and marketing consultant with an "Fundedby Kopper who are Masters in Business Administration, used her loan unable to obtain proceeds on inventory, equipment and other costs of financing from OHAandthe opening the business. "It's made my business possi- conventional sources. Funded federal govem-- by OHA and the federal govern- ment, it has made ment, [NHRLF] loans totaling more than $13 million to 293 has made loans local businesses, among them totaling more manufacturing, retailing, con- struction agricul- than $13 mil-- ture and services. Hawaiians of lion to 293 local any blood quan- tum doing busi- ness in Hawai'i businesses. , , may apply for Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund loans of up to $75,000 which PHOTOS: JAYSON HARPER can be used for equipment, inventory, working capital Shoppers find Hawaiian elegance at Kaulla Maxwell on Windward and leasehold improvements. The loans cannot be Mall's second level...... - used for real property acquisition, building construc- tion, investments or for loan consolidation. Qualified entrepreneurial development by way of financial, applicants must be experienced in the proposed busi- management and technical assistance. ness, have a good credit history and show that they Anyone interested in applying for a loan or obtain-:' Susan Kopper and an employee showcase some of the fine koa cannot obtain similar financing through commercial ing more can call the Native Hawaiian creations featured at Kaulla Maxwell. banks. "It was a positive experience from beginning Revolving Loan Fund office at 594-1921. • How do I apply for a Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund loan?

Call 594-1921 for A credit report The NHRLF loan About one an application and is run. officer recom- month after 1 brochure. 3 5 mends approval 7 approval, the of your loan. loan is closed.

Return the If your credit The recommen- Funds are completed report is satis- dation is pre- deposited into a 2 application. 4 factory, you'll 6 sented to the 8 joint savings receive a list of NHRLF advisory account with additional infor- board for you and OHA as mation required. approval. signatories...... Novemapa (November) '97

Molok.a'i student shines HO'AKOAKOA at Hawaiian spelling bee IWIKUAMO'O

brightest haumana (students) from are rare, archaic or just plain challeng- B y M anu Bo y d 'OHANA REUNIONS among 1,332 Hawaiian language ing. Ernestburg - Descendants of John and Luka H, LA, oh, he, ah - ke, ah k6, immersion participants statewide. HE SPELLING bee is an official 0 Aloha Festivals event, co-sponsored Emestburg, Louis Nawai Enrestburg, and Nellie ke, oh, 00. Aloha kakou!" In September, Kula Kaiapuani by Victoria Ward Ltd., Hawaiian Saffery of Capt. Edmund Saffery and That's how Hawaiian language Kualapu'u student, Nakoa Ka'ahanui, T Airlines and Bank of Hawai'i. Look Kawaawaaiki Naehu) are compiling their family students spell out loud these did Moloka'i proud, clenching the forward to more Hawaiian language If days, using Hawaiian vowels title after several stand-off rounds his troy. you have information and/or pho- spelling fun next September at the 4th andA consonants rather than the stan- with runner-up, P6haikealoha Weller tographs, contact Amy Beyer Ho'okano at 545- annual Ho'okiikii Hua'6Ielo. dard English letter names. But not to from Nawahiokalani'6pu'u on 2655. E ho'omakaukau e na haumana i worry, written Hawaiian remains the Hawai'i. A total of 19 students par- loa'a ia 'oe ka lei 0 ka lanakila! • ticipated, each recommended by his Kahawai'i - Descendants of Joseph Kepa, Eliz- or her kumu (teachers) for language (Below) Niikoa Is surrounded by fellow abeth Lualoa, Daniel Kainoakupuna, James and spelling skills. Immersion students and In the back row Kema and Solomon Kahawai'i are planning a (L-R), Janet Hyrne, Aloha Festivals; Pua- "Ho'okiikii Hua'6lelo differs from nan I Wilhelm, Judge; Hau 'oll Akaka, pro- reunion. A genealogy luncheon will be held 'conventional' spelling bees in that nouncer and Manu Boyd, co-emcee. Dec. 6, noon, at the Kuilima Estates' West Lanai

students not only spell the words, but PHOTOS COURTESY OF VICTORIA WARD LTD. on O'ahu. Contacts: (O'ahu) Evonne Amoe, define them as well," said event chair 696-3562; Krysti Amoe, 487-3779; Robert Liana Honda of the 'Ahahui 'Olelo Kahawai'i, 293-0508; (Maui) Shem Kahawai'i, Hawai'i. "Many of the students were Jr., 879-2776, Bonny Kahawai'i Herbert, 874- eliminated in round one because . 8073 ; Lorri Howells, 879-5383. (Big Island) although they spelled the Shem, Sr. and Hamby Kahawai'i, 885-3425; words correctly, they Hamby Kahawai 'i Ochmann, 883-0389, or write were unsure of to 87-123 Alapaki St., Wai'anae, HI 96792. the meaning. Niikoa Ka'ahanul of Kula Kalapunl 0 Kuala- Some of the pu'u on Moloka'i recleves a plaque from Konohiki - The Konohiki 'ohana from co-emcee Paula Ka'iulani Akana of KITV 4. words would Ko'olauloa and Ko 'olaupoko, O'ahu will gather likely stump on Nov. 8,22, and Dec. 6, 1997 at Ahi's Restau- same, including the 'okina (glottal) many adults," rant, 53-146 Kamehameha Hwy. in Punalu 'u. and kahak6 (macron), diacritical she said. A com- Meetings will be from 2 - 4 p.m. For additional marks that aid in pronunciation. prehensive list information, contact Ahi Logan at 237-8474 or For the past three years, Aloha Fes- with defmitions is tivals' Ho'okiikii Hua'6Ielo, a circulated to 296-5650. pelling bee in the Hawaiian lan- schools in the spring, guage, has brought the best and but some of the words Hulumoi and Aole - Decendants of Hulumoi (k) born about 1810 and Aole (w) born about 1815, want to identify family members. Known children are Kaulei (w), Healani (k), Nono- holani (k), Kapae (k), Naea (w) and Stanley Healani (k). Extended family names are It's on easy choice for any parent to make. Kauaawa, Pail a, Keohokii, Helani and Kaapuiki. Contact Clarence A. Medeiros at 328-2074 8y gettin9 your teenoger immunized, you're (Kona), or write 86-3672 Government Main Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704. protectin9 them from the hi9hly conta9ious hepatitis Panaewa - Searching for the descendants of 8 Vi rus. It can couse severe ill ness, li ver disease George Kahoiwai Panaewa with his first wife, Punini Peleulu, and his second wife, Nihoa and in some cases death. In fact, Hawai'i has Kaikoheni. There were 16 children from these marriages but only eight of them may have descendants. They were Solomon Kahaluakea, the hi9hest hepatitis 8 carrier rate in the United Richard Keliinui, George Kahoiwai Jr., Sophia Aiakamanu, Charles Kaaiokala, Lucy Kaonohi- States. That's why it's important to get your teen to olaloa, Alexander Panaewa and Edward Kapule- loa. A family gathering is planned for May a doctor. And ri9ht now all hepatitis 8 shots are 1998. For information and to get on the family newsletter mailing list, call Sherwin "Sharky" free. Call your doctor or ASK - 2 000 for details. Fellez, 739-5448; Monica Kaluhiwa, 668-6451; Alohalani Pang, 696-8139; Sharleen Heanu, 696-6320, and Clay Part, 637-8053. •

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kupuna and makua presence. "What agreed that, "this kind of attention will also you feed the children physically, mentally help to imprpve the reading skills of our and spiritually is what they'll become. Good keiki, some of whom are not quite up to their food promotes good health, and helps to pre- grade level." vent afllictions like diabetes and heart dis- The pu'uhonua (safe haven) is a former ease, common among native peoples. Good wood shop classroom on the mauka side of mental food in the form of values will enable the campus, selected for its slight elevation the children to make good choices," Hewett and location next to a shading monkey pod explained. His two children, tree. It is open before school, during recess Kuakapuohi'iaka, 16, and periods and after school. Often the children Lei'ahelo'ulaopele, 14, have given him are dropped off at school early in the morn- understanding of the ing or are picked up late. ininds and needs of our With nowhere to go, the 'apio (youth). Hewett "What you feed youngsters are vulnerable, added that the proilfam is and can end up in gangs, or open to students of any the children participating in detrimental background, not just physically, mentally Hawaiians. "Kids are activities. "We like to think kids - when children are and spiritually of this program as a positive born here, they know no kind of gang," said school other home. We help to is what they'll principal Marion Holokai. . - - - . develop their conmx:ted- "We can disassociate gangs Frank Kawalkapuokalanl Hewett, creator and director of Kii I ka Mana, spends time with students dis· ness to Hawai'i which become. with negative behavior, and cussing their progress In school and using HawaIIan values to enrich their lives. " will in turn give them a turn the concept into a posi- sense of place and identi- tive one." ty," he said. 'Olelo no'eau and inspira- Three objectives guide the program: tional sayings on colorful batik banners "Hanai i ke alo," to provide good examples hanging in the pu'uhonua remind students, "Ku i kaMana" and role models for children to emulate; teachers, makua and kUpuna of the guiding "Kumu 'ohana," to view the community as a values. Frank Hewett and his staff help to nurturing the children of Waimanalo family because it is everyone's responsibility enforce the three "laws" of the pu 'uhonua: to raise our children; and "Pu 'uhonua," to "mai 'alelo 'ino" (do not speak with mean provide a safe haven for children to study, intentions or negatively); "mai hana 'ino" ' By Manu Boyd gram that focuses on seventh graders, but no learn, relax and talk story, (do not behave badly); and "e hO'ihi'ihi i ka < doubt will be felt throughout the 6OO-plus Funded in part by Queen 's Health Sys- pu'uhonua" (have respect and hold sacred AIMANALO ELEMENTARY student body, more than half of which is tems through the Waimanalo Health Center, the pu'uhonua sanctuary). and Intermediate School in Hawaiian. Kli i ka Mana employs a small administra- For additional information on Kii i ka Windward O'ahu is home to a Kli i ka Mana provides a unique opportu- tive staff and a cadre of 15 kUpuna and Mana, contact the Waimanalo Health Cen- fledgling program that enhances ter at 259-7948, or Mrs. Holokai, at 259- nity for adults to playa vital role in the life makua who not only set good examples for the lives of students through 7263. • of a child through mentoring. Created and the students to follow, but actually attend physical, mental and spiritual directed by Frank Kawaikapuokalani classes with them - not as teacher assistants, '·nourishment." "Kli i ka Mana," Hewett, an educator, kumu hula, and award- but rather, as active participants alongside w to stand in reflection of those who have fed '"Cl. winning composer, Kii i ka Mana weaves the students. 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6· 'Ao'ao 'Eono 'Okakopa (October) '97 Beginning 'Ukulele 1with Teresa Bright home district of Bright's 'ohana for By Manu Boyd many generations. The attractive WARD-WINNING vocalist cover includes a photo of Bright smil- Teresa Naniali'i Bright has ing, wearing a lei pua kenkeni and a hit the video market with yellow hibiscus blossom in her hair. "Learn to Play Beginning A motif of 'ulu (breadfruit), symbolic 'Ukulele 1." In her first of growth and inspiration, adds addi- ttempt at video instruction, tional color. Video graphics and pack- Bright succeeds in making you feel aging are the work of artist/designer right at home as you learn Maurine Paishon, also credited as the to tune, strum, play and script writer. sing some of her "This project was a lot of fun to work on," said Teresa Bright, COURTESY PHOTO favorite songs from among the dozens who has taught she has recorded 'ukulele to . over the past 18 friends and years. Her cousin family at Tenth Native American Frank Kawaikapu home, and to Hewett's composi- Waimanalo kUpuna tions, "Lehua in Alu Like's Ke Film and Video Festival Makanoe" and "Ho'olauna Kiipuna program. ore than 50 films and videos by producers from Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Aloha," and the "We take the Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States will be screened at the Native Lot Kauwe classic, 'ukulele for granted, American Film and Video Festival held Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 in New York City at four "He Aloha no '0 because so many of us sites including the George Gustav Heye Center, affiliated with the Smithsonian's Honolulu" are featured, grew up surrounded by music - National Museum of the Amerian Indian. The festival is the second oldest of its complete with enclosed but today's family lifestyle is differ- Mkind in the United States and showcases new productions by and abot the Native peoples of song sheets. By the end of the video, ent. Hopefully, this video will provide the Western hemisphere. • you will have covered chord progres- quality instruction, enabling you to sion in the C, F and view the tape as G keys. While' often aSllecessary there's no substitute "We take the until you're com- for personal interac- fortable with basic tion and one-on-one 'ukulele for grant... chord progressions," training, Teresa ed, because so she added. Bright's warm "Beginning demeanor and play- many of us grew up 'Ukulele 1 with ful sense of humor surrounded by Teresa Bright," is will keep you glued ' music - but today's available at record to the tube, 'ukulele stores, or write to in hand. family lifestyle is Teresa Bright's HEVIDEO different." 'Ukulele Video, P.O. reveals a bit of Box 813, Kane'ohe, ' the history of the HI 96744. Bright ' ukulele since the Portuguese plans to continue her series with inter- l mediate and advanced tapes. • introdued the instrument to Hawai'i in the late 19th century. It was taped amidst verdant backdrops in Ko'olaupoko in windward O'ahu, VIDEO PHOTO BY GENE KOIS

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anPliversary in December. The prombtion, KAVA which includes some Asian countries, (CANBERRA) - The iniportation reflects a 20 percent reduction in fares, into Australia of the drug-like substance Radio' Vanuatu reports. The Air Vanuatu kava will be restricted in an effort to halt office says its Asian promotion will also the emerging abuse of the substance target the possibility of marketing Vanu- among aborigines. Kava. a compound I atu to Asian countries. Air Vanuatu was made from the root of a pepper plant, lias established in December 1987. been used for ceremonial purposes in Pacific Island communities for genera- A F F A I R s tions. Prepared as a d.ri.nk. kava is a mild BONE MARROW sedative with psychoactive properties islanders may die as a result of starva- Dengue Fever in the capital of Apia. and is often consumed in rituals that tion. A team of Australian scientists and Samoa's Acting Director of Preventive TRANSPLANT (PAGO PAGO) - The search for a sometimes last for days. While the med- aid workers handed an interim report on Health Service said blood samples have bone marrow donorfor a 16-year-old boy ical effects remain largely undocument- the effects of the worst drought in 50 confirmed one-third of the suspected with leukemia in American Samoa is now ed. kava use in Australia bas been linked years to the Papua New Guinea govern- Dengue cases in the Apia area. American to malnutrition. yellow pealing of the ment, after traveling throughout the Samoa health officials are warning peo- over. A 35-year-old woman in the United skin. and complications in the nervous country's provinces. A large-scale inter- ple to take precautions to minimize States has proved a perfect match for / ..... system. national relief effort to bring food and exposure. The spread of Dengue fever Jason Haleck. He is now scheduled to medical supplies to the struggling region has been attributed to mosquito bites. receive the transplant in early December is expected. Team leader Dr. Bryan Allen Symptoms include high fever, intense at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research PAPUA NEW GUINEA from the Australian National University headaches, muscle fatigue, and skin Center in Seattle, Washington. More than Research School of Pacific Studies said rashes. American Samoa officials recom- 2,000 potential donors responded from DROUGHT villages in the country's highlands had mend recent travelers to Apia with these American Samoa, Samoa, Hawai'i and (SYDNEY) - A comprehensive been hardest hit by the drought, with sta- symptoms be tested. the U.S. mainland. • assessment of Papua New Guinea's ple food crops all but wiped out. drought and frost-stricken provinces has identified 150,000 people in wgent need AIR VANUATU of food and water. In addition. the assess- DENGUE FEVER (pORT VILA) - Vanuatu's national Pacific Affairs is a compilation of newstories ment also concluded that if the situation (PAGO PAGO) - Scientists from flag carrier, Air Vanuatu, is offering spe- from the Pacific compiled by the news depart- is not remedied within six months many Western Samoa are reporting cases of cial air fares to commemorate the 10th ment at Hawai'i Public Radio .

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'A'ole loa ke Kumukanawai KE HO'IKE HA'AHA'A AKU NEI i 'apono ' ia ai pela e ka KEIA PALAPALA HO'OPI'I ME 5 'Aha 'elele i 'olelo 'ia i waiho ' ia mai no kekahi koho IA MA HOPE IHO: 'ana 0 ka lahui kanaka 0 keia mau Paemoku; eia na'e, ua '0 ko 'oukou po'e 'A'ole ho'i a 'a'ole kiikala 'ia a ho 'okahua 'ia rna ho'opi'i, he po'e lakou e A loa no ua Repubali- luna a'e 0 na Paemoku i 'olelo 1noho ana rna ko Hawai'i '-tka la i ho'okahua 'ia 'ia, a ua mau mai no ho'i ia mrua- Pae'aina; he po'e Hawai' i 'oiwi rna 'ia 'ana, rna muli wale no 0 na lako kaua, a me ka kumu maoli ka hapanui 0 lakou; a ua loa'a ho' i ia lakou a pau na ho 'omaopopo 'ole a'e ho'i i ka makemake 0 ka lahui kumu auld you ha 'awina kUpono i ho'akaka 'ia no na po 'e koho i na Lunama- ka 'ainana i loko 0 ka 'Aha'olelo Hawai'i rna 0 ke Kumukanawai a me na kanawai e mau ana rn a ko Hawai'i Pae'aina.

ua pa'a na po'e kokua 0 ke Kumukanawal 0 1887 i 2ka hO 'omalu 'ia, mai ia wa mai a hiki i nei wa i loko 0 ka makahiki 1897. rna 0 na pu'alikoa la i lako me na mea VOLUNTEERS kaua 0 ke aupum Kliikawa 0 ko holo'oko'a maoli n6, a me HawaJ'i Pae'aina, a '0 kona 3 ka Areaulena. kekahi hapanui hewahewa hope aku, ka Repubalika 0 loa n6 ho'i 0 ka lahui kana- Hawa\'i; a 'a'ole loa ho'i i ka 0 keia mau Paemoku ... . NEEDED ha 'awi pio iki, a 'a'ohe ho ' j i • 'ike aku I kekahi nohona for diabetes prevention study maka'ainana I ulu wale a'e. a 1 Kakau a piilima ' ia e: 'ole la, laule'a a kokua wale J. Kalua Ho'okano, aku paha ho'i i ua Aupuni Samuel K. Pua, F. J. o Doe omeone in your family have Kuikawa la i 'Olelo 'ia, a i 'ole Testa, C. B. Maile and ia, i ka Repubalika 0 Hawai'i i paha ho 'i rn a luna 0 kekahi Samuel K. Kamakaia of diabetes? 'olelo 'ia, kahua 0 ke Aupuni a hoi hoi the Citizens' Committee; ' ia e ka lahui, a i 'ole ia, James Keauiluna Kaulia, 'A'ohe ho'i he mana 0 ke ho'okele 'ia rna ke 'ano president of the Hawaiian aupuni 0 ka Repubalika 0 repubalika; ua 'apono 'ia ho'i Patriotic League, and Hawai'i no kona kU mau 3 kona Kumukanawai e kekahi David Kalauokalani, 'ana i lake 0 ke kokua 'ana 0 ka Q 'aha 'elele, he hapanui ho'i 0 president of the Hawaiian Are you overweight? lahui 0 keia mau paemoku; ua kona mau lala kai koho maoli Political Association. kUkala a ua kUkulu ' ia, a ua iho no ia lakou iho, a ' 0 ke La 8 0 'Okakopa, 1897. mau ho' i rna mua a ke mau nei koena aku ho'i 0 kona mau no ho'i, me ka no'ono'o 'ole lala ua koho 'ia lakou e kekahi a'e i na pono a me na make- hapanui 0 na po'e noho haole a ... __ o Did you get diabetes during pregnancy? make 0 kekahi hapanui loa 0 na 'oiwi maoli 0 keia mau Papa Hua'olelo po' e noho, mai na 'oiwi maoli a Paemoku; ua hui ho'i me kahi me na haole i hanau ' ia, 0 ko hapanui 0 na po'e i koho ai pela o 'Aha 'elele: Convention Hawai'i Pae'aina; a ua 'oi loa no na 'elele i ua 'Aha'elele Hana o Aupuni Kuikawa: aku ho'i eia ke Aupuni i 'olelo Kumukanawai la he po'e malihi- Provisional Government If you answered "yes" to any of these ' ia ke mau a ke malama nei ia ia ni, a '0 kekahi hapanui ho'i 0 na iho rna 0 ka ikaika wale la no 0 malihini i 'olelo 'ia he po'e hou o Koho: vote, choose na mea kaua, e kU 'e ana ho ' i i loa 0 ka noho 'ana mai , me na questions and you are 25 or older, you may be o Kurnukanawai: Constitution na pono a me na makemake 0 pomaika'i dala 'ole a nohona 'ano laule'a paha ho'i rna keia eligible for a research study to help find out if ka lahui kumu i 'ane'ane e pau o Po'e Hawai'i 'oiwi kumu holo'oko'a loa 0 keia mau mau Paemoku, maoli: Aboriginal Hawaiians diabetes can be delayed or prevented. Paemoku, o Repubalika: Republic

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I ' f to live music depicting the wahi pana. Eirst time partici- ) proud and poignant history of pants insluded a contingent 'Aha Kupuna: the Hawaiian monarchy. from Ni'ihau. One, Kaua'i Attending the conference were College counselor several vigorous tUtU in their Ilei Beniamina, led sessions on 90s. Most participants. were her island's traditions, including OHA celebrates 10 women, attractive, committed lei pupu, and on 'oIelo Hawai'i. and feisty; many were makuJ age, late 30s to 60s. Everyone She emphasized the need for years with our kupuna was involved in community ser- new words, especially technical vice, mainly to 'opio. "I terms. "Using English stunts the Rita Gora salutes Prince Kiihie with would growth of the language," insist- her hula" Ku'u Home i Keaukaha" in never ed Beniamina. "We already a kiipuna tribute to Hawaiian all'l. miss an have lolouila (computer), OHA papakaumaka (monitor) and pa kupuna (disk). Now we need a word for confer- ence," said byte." Vema Mae Branco of the HE CONFERENCE culmi- By Pau l a Durbin Big Island. "We nated in a Living Treasures Awards dinner. By popular HE HEAVY rain that fell take back to the classroom everything vote, Kaua' i's Margaret on Kaua'i the first week- the group on behalf of we've learned." Like Aipolani, accomplished in end in October could not OHA's Board of Trustees. (See many others, Branco 1music, dance and language, Trustee Aiona's column for his dampen the enthu iasm at works with the Depart- received the 1997 Kupuna speech.) Hawaiiana team Aletha OHA' 10th annual 'Aha ment of Education's Po'okela Award. Esther Kaohi and Kalani Flores wel- Kupuna where more than Hawaiian studies Makua' ole of Kona, who has comed the lciipuna, Kaua'i style, 100 participants met to program. Prized elevated her lauhala craft to a and as Mayor Mary Ann Kusaka learn, mentor, talk story, speak native speakers of fine art, was selected by OHA's Hawaiian and affirm their role approached the lecturn the 'olelo Hawai'i, crowd stood to sing an exuber- Kupuna team for the Ka Ha Mai as the head of the Hawaiian such as Elizabeth Nalani Ellis Award given in the 'ohana. ant "Nani Kaua' i." The mayor Kauahipaula, lend called the lciipuna a treasured name of its matriarch. The "You do us such pride," their expertise to Board of Trustees recognized resource and remembered the immersion class- beamed Auntie Betty Jenkins, the skills of Moloka'i la' au OHA's kupuna alaka'i, at the importance of elders to her own es. "All the things lapa' au practitioner Marie K. opening ceremony. Her mother, upbringing. She concluded by we do, we relate Place with its Ka Ha Mai Elizabeth Ellis, offered the pule suggesting OHA acquire the back to our chil- Kalahikiola Nali'i' elua Award. wehe before Trustee Abraham dormant Coco Palms Hotel for dren," she main- For many lciipuna, highlight Aiona addressed Kaua'i's Hawaiian community tained. Keanui a to transform Doane spreads her at the dinner was the surprise into a cultur- wisdom through appearance of Trustee Moses al center. hula among the Keale, who is recuperating from Presenta- "All the things we girls in O'ahu's health problems. "Moke has tion of detention home. "I been godfather to our program ho'okupu fol- do, we relate back to try to make them since its inception," said Betty lowed, be Hawaiian, even Jenkins, referring to the Kaua'i- the non-Hawai- including our children." Ni' ihau trustee's support during ians," she said. his five terms on the board. ;' ELIZABETH KAUAHIPAULA . "When I have chil- "Nohili e," Trustee Keale accepted her invi- dren that come tation to offer the closing pule, danced by the memories from past confer- through, they share instead of and prayed in strong, clear, O'ahu ladies. ences, beginning with the very fighting each other." native 'oIelo Hawai'i. • There was a first, held at the Royal Hawaiian Seminar topics ranged from Connecting with kiipuna in an enthusiastic opening ceremony slide-show of Hotel, and a full-dress pageant A to W - ahupua'a to Wailua's are Trustees Apoliona, Machado (foreground) and Aiona PHOTOS: PAULA DURBIN (background).

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from her mother who sent her to fmd ha'uowi after her younger brother John fell off a horse and broke his arm. When OHA Honors Aunty little Marie brought back the wrong plant, her mother pinched and twisted her ear. So off she ran and brought back the right Marie K. PLace la'au. Satisfied, her mother poked little Marie's forehead, admonishing, "Keep cine. She touches the lives of people everything in here. Leam. I pinched your By Cole tte Y . Machado from Moloka'i and beyond with her la'au ears because you didn't listen." Little Editor's note: Because Kupuna Place lapa' au skills. She grows Hi'au in her Marie listened to her mother and leamed was unable to attend the October 'A ha backyard (kukui, mai'a, popolo, laukahi, about la'au lapa'au from then on. Kupuna where she was honored, ti, maile hohono, 'olena, kaliko) and gives Life was hard. Aunty Marie's father Moloka 'i's Trustee Machado told her pulapula to people serious about cultivat- worked as a paniolo and brought beef story, excerpted here by Ka Wai Ola. ing their own medicinal herbs. Once, she home to be salted because there was no ice sent laukahi by plane to a man on O'ahu, box and no electricity. The family ate most ROM HER home in 'Ualapu'e, along with instructions for growing them of what the parents cultivated. As the chil- Aunty Marie drives as far east as and preparing medicine for his asmatic dren helped tend the garden, Aunty's Halawa and as far west as Mau- grandsons. She expects only aloha in father would say; "Don't pull that one, naloa, sometimes in the middle of return for her time and her Hi'au lapa'au that's la' au. Don't pull that one either, the night, to tend a child with gift because healing comes from God. that's la'au too." He would slap Aunty's 'opu huli (turned stomach), asth- Born in 1928 on the cool slopes of hand if she reached to pull the popolo ma or an ear infection, or to mend Hana Kea Kua, Moloka'i, known as Kipu, raised with her two brothers in Kainalu plant, important for relieving congested broken bones with la'au and pule medi- Marie Kau'i Ku'uleionaona Place was valley. At five, she began to leam healing Continued on Page 10

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lii'au because when you have Once, Aunty Marie dreamed share her gift and help others. The proof of Aunty's success is Marie K. Place, children, you will have to tend to the mountain facing her 'Uala- "My place is to help people. I the baby who can breathe because continued them. It is too expensive to go to pu'e home was unusually brown go. If they call me, nighttime her chest is clear, the mo'opuna the doctor's office," Aunry and very dry except for a green even, I travel, I go," Aunty says. who now lives asthma-free, the chests, or klnehe, used in a Marie's mother told her, and she spot behind a water tank. Curi- She makes house calls in an age adult whose broken leg heals in cleansing tea. was right. Aunry Marie and ous, in her dream she walked to that deems them outmoded, six days instead of withering in a After finishing the ninth grade, Uncle Damien had nine children that spot and found a beautiful unnecessary and inefficient. cast for weeks, and the grateful Aunry moved to Lahaina, Maui of their own and adopted their garden with ha'u6wi, hinahina Moloka'i doctors recommend smiles of people who come to where she worked as a house- grandson Ikaika. Except when and ti leaf. The e three lii'au, Aunty Marie when Western med- Aunty for help and are never keeper. Two years later, in 1948, they were born (because they when combined with Hawaiian icine doesn't work or patients turned away. We honor this beau- she returned home to care for her needed a birth certificate), salt, lemon and urine, can mend seek alternative ways of healing. tiful kupuna for her skills as a mother, paralyzed by a stroke. Aunty's children have never been broken bones. Her mother had Aunty has taught classes on lii'au lapa'au practitioner who has The following December . in a hospital. She raised them used them when brother John fell Moloka'i for Maui Community perpetuated and preserved this Aunry Marie mamed her former with lii'au, tending broken bones, off the horse. For Aunty, the College and has taken her stu- ancient science and has healed so c1as mate. Damien Place. chicken pox, measles and dream confirmed her gift for dents to see lii'au in the natural many lives. •

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T R u 5 T E E M E 5 5 A G E 5 Our kupuna ensure future generations, whether it be through Privatization of small Chapters 76-77. This setback is proba- mentoring and tutoring in our schools or bly temporary as the legislature is the survival of culture, simply telling of stories of our heritage. boat harbors known to have made exceptions to civil language, pride. We can see many hard-fought victories, ... citizens beware service laws in the past, and may do so but we have a long way to go before the again if pursued by interested parties. Editor's note: Trustee Aiona delivered dreams of our people can be realized. Each During the 1997 legislative session, Makes me wonder what the real story the following welcome at the 10th annuaL of you has watched as our culture and peo- HB 1547 HD2 SDI CDl, signed by the is behind Act 160 and WestRec Marinas. kupuna conference held on Kaua'i, Oct. 2- ple have not only endured outside influ- governor into Act 106, created a task This firm has been under scrutiny in 4. He aLso updated kUpuna on 'the appeaL ences, but have become stronger. force in the Department of Land and California, and has defaulted on a $2.5 ofJudg e HeeLy's decision to the Hawai 'i Throughout the last century, our kiipuna Natural Resources (DLNR) to evaluate million mortgage in south Florida, two Supreme Court; the $72 million due aHA have not forgotten our cherished traditions. the feasibility of and to make recom- marinas in Washington and another in now heLd in escrow; the effect ofAct 329 Instead, they have, through their loving mendations on a community-based man- Maryland. I would question its credibil- which sets aHA's ceded Lands revenues at hearts and hope for our future, provided a agement pilot program for one or more ity. $15.1 miLlionfor the next two years and platform of unity. We have come very far small boat harbors. This bill originally In Hawaii Fishing News, Rick provides for an inventory ofceded lands; in the last century. An example of the established a three-year pilot program to Gaffney's article, "Every User A Loser and the governor's moratorium on Landing embrace of culture is in the revitalization of convert one such harbor into an indepen- For Sale: Hawai'i's Small Boat Har- fees . . our language. We have witnessed as our dent, privately managed marina in bors," points to the gov- Aloha and welcome to language was treated accord with an operat- ernor's enthusiasm for you, honored guests and with disrespect, whereas ing agreement with privatization of small- beloved kiipuna You today, we have schools DLNR. Public reaction boat harbors and know, I'm one of you. I dedicated to its preserva- caused legislators to whether his enthusiasm just turned 72, and I have tion, we see many mem- rewrite the bill into a is fueled by companies seven mo' opuna and two bers of our local media vehicle which reviews like WestRec. Money great-grandchildren. As a speaking the language the prudence of com- may be the bottom line kupuna too, it brings me and, best of all, our youth munity-based manage- in privatization, but the tremendous pride to take again are speaking our ment of small boat har- governor, Mike Wilson part in the opening cere- language, with much bors. Were they trying and the legislature need mony of 'Aha Kupuna. pride. to slip one by us? to be concerned about Our gathering come We must pursue di g- The state's small the taxpayers who use at a time when our people ni ty in our heritage - it boat harbors are impor- these facilities. The real can benefit greatly from is the path to our success. tant assets constructed, question is what hap- our ideas as elders, our And if we are to succeed maintained, and operat- pens to local boaters of 'ohana and our as a people, we must ed for the purposes of and fishermen when desire to ensure that our have strong leadership. recreation, landing of small boat harbors are culture endures. Today That type of leadership fish and inter-island privatized? Will they commerce. As centers we see the embrace of our can only come from our be able to fish off the banks of the har- of economic activity, they produce rev- culture from government, from private 'apio. We must prepare them, educate bor? enue. Currently, they are regulated by organizations and individuals. This is a them to assume their rightful place in Rick Gaffney asks, "Do you think DLNR, and are subject to many rules. refreshing departure from the past. But Hawai' i. We must build their enthusiasm to akule fishing would be allowed in a pri- now, we mu t be ever vi gilant to ensure that overcome the outside challenges to our her- The original HB 1547 would have vatized small-boat harbor? No way!" I our traditions, our language and our way of itage. A recent report from the U.S. Census allowed an exemption to the rules. hope the governor, department heads life carry forward. We can only do this by Bureau predicted that by the year 2049, Hoping for a consulting agreement and legislators will provide solid sharing with our families pride in being there may not be any more pure Hawaiians. with DLNR to manage small boat har- answers to many questions that have Hawaiian. As our people carry some of the traits of bors, WestRec Marinas, a California been unanswered or not asked. And We cannot and will not rest in our other cultures, we must do everything pos- marina management firm, lobbied the what of the submerged lands in the har- efforts to further our heritage. We have sible to ensure that our heritage, traditions governor and Michael Wilson to effect bors? Will the state look out for Hawai- many examples of kiipuna reaching out to and rights as an indigenous people remain legislation which would privatize small ian interest? If privatization occurs, the our next generations. We have to look into undiluted. boat harbors. Fortunately, WesRec's management company would control the the eyes of our children, mo'opuna, nieces My heart and my dreams are with our hopes were dampened when the Hawai' i small boat harbors and will determine and nephews and see the dreams oftomor- people, their past and future. Let us have State Supreme Court held privatizing row's people of Hawai' i. We must help our unity in voice, in action and in spirit. • civil service positions illegal under HRS Continued on page 15

responses transmitted to OMB Indian, Alaskan Native, or OHA on behalf of its Hawaiian Updates on from members of the Hawai'i Native Hawaiian." United in and native Hawaiian beneficia- OMB Directive working group on Directive 15 their support for the changes we ries. Further, the Office of were statistically sound and are advocating, members of Hawaiian Affairs is "constituted 15, state pro-- refuted specific propositions by Hawai'i's congressional delega- as a body corporate which shall curement code the Interagency Committee for tion met with federal officials on be a separate entity independent the Review of the Racial and Oct. 3. of the executive branch." Ke aloha nui e nil 'aiwi 0 Ethnic Standards to the Office of The structure of state govern- Hawai'i. In this, my ninth OHA • Entity of Native Management and Budget Statis- ment is described in §26-4, HRS, trustee article in a series of 46, Hawaiian Governance tical, published July 9 in the listing 18 entities, including we cover the OMB Directive IS Separate and Apart FederaL Register. executive and administrative and assert the Office of Hawai- The arrival of 20,000 post From the State offices, departments and instru- ian Affairs' independence from cards gave voice to our concerns Administration mentalities under the supervision the state's executive branch, and 1) to oppose continued classifi- General provisions of Chap- of the governor. It does not the logical conclusion that recent cation of Hawaiians in the ter 10, Hawaii Revised Statutes mention OHA. procurement code amendments "Asian or Pacific Islander" cate- (HRS) codify the Office of While one section of the law were improperly processed. gory; 2) to support changing the Hawaiian Affairs, including gov- says OHA is separate and inde- had been made regarding OMB term "Hawaiian" to "Native ernance by a board of trustees pendent and not considered a OMB Directive Directive 15 recommendations. Hawaiian" and 3) to support who shall have broad authority part of the executive branch, Update As reported in my September changing "American Indian or and responsibility over the man- OHA's independence is being As of Oct. 8, no final decision and October articles, written Alaskan Native" to "American agement and performance of ContInued on paae 15 Nowemapa (November) '97 15. 'Ao'aoi 'Umikumiilin1a

T R u 5 T E E M E 5 5 A G E 5 Akana, from page 14 who bas access. 'When all men OHA's guidelines say trustees shall establish a budgetary . .. And is it true that Dave think alike, no process which insures·accountability and the right to submit items Parsons is now assigned to for the agenda, yet trustees were repeatedly denied the right to dis- write RFPs for privatization one is thinking' cuss items of importance. We have had an operative administrative bids? philosophy that sought to circumvent the laws and policies, to Here we are again trying to rein- keep trustees ignorant. There was no alternative but change. Setting the record force the pillars that should uphold Removal of the chair and vice chair did not come easy. The straight: the foundation and underpinnings five trustees who initiated the change tried to accomplish the open- of our Office of Hawaiian Affairs. ness required of not just a governmental agency, but a trust which In the October Ka Wai Ola, This effort must continue until we is accountable to its beneficiaries. Hard feelings and resentment of Trustee Beamer commented collect the integrity necessary to that I, along with Trustees being displaced should not dictate the vindictive retaliation already uphold our trust. manifested. This change must malama OHA's purpose to serve the Aiona and Hee, voted against a Integrity must be the first criteri- policy amendment to allow beneficiaries. Transitions are not smooth. Birthing any new child on for hire. Without integrity a beneficiaries free access for is painful. Then the newborn must be carefully taught to live by motivated person is dangerous; that the laws of truth and light, and submit to continuous self introspec- infonnation. This is another person's capacity to perform attempt by Mrs. Beamer to tion. becomes impotent, his understand- hoodwink the beneficiaries. All but the three trustees who tragically used Trustee Keale in ing limited, and the knowledge he accumulates blinded by self inter- his sorry condition have evaluated themselves. OHA's strength is The truth is the right to access est. Experience is usually the primary criterion for hiring, but it to information was the first that it can meet triumph and disaster, that it won't give way to lying. should be the last. because people with unwavering integrity will paragraph of 18 other amend- Our greater goal is not to combat desperate tactics but to begin to find the right way. move ahead armed with the overwhelming letters and calls of sup- ment changes. These amend- OHA's harmony will be developed in the willingness to accept ments were unrealistic, not that God gifted each of us with a different genius. To meld the nine port and concurrence. related to each other and, in geniuses we bring to the table is to fashion a trust that can be trust- The displaced have challenged the new chairperson publicly short, not feasible. To vote for ed, founded on unblemished truth. that she is not capable of running a $300 million operation. She is all 18 change would have If in the construction of this truth we air our dirty linen, so be it, not; neither was the past chair. Nine trustees are capable. We will been irre ponsible. To vote for but why pretend to be what we are not? Do you as beneficiaries listen. Public theatrical speeches are not our bent, but, we will seek one was to vote for aU. For wi h to allow your trustees: expert input when needed. more information calJ 594- • to commit OHA to deals and arrangements before full disclosure More community meetings are planned. We are not here to serve 1868. • to the board and beneficiaries? an elite; our task is to serve where there is need. • to circumvent and violate bylaws by fu nneling expenditures to The best opportunity in life is the chance to work hard at work Apoliona from page 14 those in administrati ve positions who exercised check-signing worth doing, and OHA is worth working for. We will be an entity whittled away, little by little, powers, without the APPROVAL OF THE BOARD? with which we will all be proud to identify. Nothing hurts our credi- through amendments and addi- • to withhold information regarding withdrawals, expenditures, bility more than cunning professed leaders who pass themselves off tions to other sections of the budgets? for the wise. Cleverness is not wisdom. law. Recent additions to • to ignore trust laws requiring a fiduciary 's actions be consistent Integrity is not showmanship or false tears. Openness, truth and Hawai'i's population, and wi th the interests of the beneficiaries and not wasteful? an organization without secret agendas is the glass house from newer generations of official- • to flo ut trustee procurement authority, vested by law, to approve which we serve you. Delicate, sensitive, respectful and transparent dom, may not have the back- expenditures in excess of $ 1O,000? is the house we seek to create on your behalf. • ground in, or even be concerned about, the history of injustices toward Hawai'i's native people and the authority vested in before. The rhetoric of why we OHA. Hawaiians and the political process do not or should not vote is short-sighted and foolish. We A case in point in the last stand in the shadow of the legislative session was the pas- Editor's note: Madame are living in a time when you can Chairperson DeSoto is the first kiipuna who came before me and sage of Act 352 amending the in the presence of many who feel the backlash against the state procurement code as part woman honored with the long, hard and legitimate politi- Hawaiian Political Action Com- work hard dai ly for the benefit of of the administration' legisla- us all. A person cannot receive cal organizing efforts of our tive package. The amendment mirtee's Lei Hulu Mamo award. Hawaiian people -for Fallowing are excerpts from the any greater honor than the love deleted the board of trustees and and friendship of her famil y and Kaho'olawe, for a Hawaiian inserted the chairperson of the address she gave at the awards trustee, the state constitution, dinner in September. her own people. All of you board as OHA's chief procure- honor me by being here tonight. ceded land revenues, Hawaiian ment officer without the cour- I stand here tonight with all of ri ghts. Our success has given the nervousness and pride and It would be out of character if I tesy of prior notification to the didn 't take this opportunity to birth to jealousy that hides board of trustees. Months later, aloha that thi wahi ne can pos- behind a rewri te of laws and his- sibl y have. With humility, I share my mana'o'i'o, my the board was surprised, there- thoughts, some hopes, and a few tory. We need to be watchful fore . at the announcement at a fears - about what the future and mindful of much. Newly board meeting, that, although This is just one recent exam- holds for us politi call y. I have opened wounds threaten to each individual trustee has equal ple of how the state attempts to been called a community activist reverse gains that we have made. fiduciary responsibility, pro- seize OHA's authority and often - and other things as well - ter. We are still a voting minori- The efforts to bash, clash and curement authority would be succeeds. There are far too but I am an activist who has ty in our own land. I say this not smash the P.A.S.H. decision vested in one trustee. many other situations where this always believed in the power of as a whimper of despair, but as a come to mind, and the attempt to Normally, when legislation has happened and we need tD politics and the power of the fact to be dealt with in the most reverse Act 304 and the revenue moves to the governor's office tum things around. The state,' vote. pragmatic terms. Nevertheless, for Hawaiians from the Public for signature, affected parties and even legislators, must learn As Hawaiians, we have grown Hawaiian votes have made a dif- Land Trust. Every year, there are notified and asked to com- to consult with us as equal part- in political strength over the last ference in getting people elected, are cut-backs on Hawaiian pro- ment. However, because this ners. Just ask us. We will give 20 years. Just this week, I saw and getting people unelected. grams. A handy excuse is the was the administration's bill, you our opinion. some numbers that verify what We are counted as important economy. Hawaiians know bet- and because OHA is considered This is an issue that we w.ill my na'au has told me for years. swing voters in close elections. ter than most what it means not a "state' entity, no notice was be agaip. • In 1976, Hawaiian voters were We can block decisions, perhaps to have a job. It is double the given and, therefore, no com- estimated between 12 and 14 better than we can get decisions insult not to have a job, and to ment offered. It is this percep- Editors note: to percent of all voters. Today, we passed. have rights taken away and tion of OHA as just another the newsbrief are 87,000 strong, about 16 to 18 Our resolve to make our voic- agreements broken all at the state department that must be percent of all voters, and our vot- es heard and our votes count is same time. clarified 3nd'cbhnged. ", \14K ing turnout has gotten much bet- more important now than ever Continued on page 16

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DeSoto from page 15 Office trust assets totals guage and Literature at the project and the Kalama'ula Fear has poisoned the envi- In retrospect approximately $275 million; University of Hawai'i at Multi-Service Center, must con- ronment for the discussion of tinue. sovereignty. We need to be I have been honored and privi- Hilo; Further, other Hawaiian com- very careful about allowing our leged to serve you since Novem- 2) OHA purchased one of 4) OHA has established a $10 internal disagreements to be ber 1990 as a member of the only two Hawaiian lan- million second mortgage munities such as Hana, where the used by others for their own board and since May 1991 as its guage immersion schools program, a $10 million only medical center is seeking purposes. I have learned that chairman. It is with this deep home improvement loan help from OHA to improve the existing facility and expand the the canoe does not sink due to sense of profound gratitude that I program (both in partner- services to the community, must the water around it, but due to share with you the press release ship with First Hawaiian move forward. OHA should the waters in it! which announced my intention to Bank), a $10 million self- assist the efforts of the Hawaiian I firmly believe that we need resign subject to the selection of help housing program, and a community at Kealia on Kaua'i to re-educate our own people FrenchyDeSoto as new chairper- $10 million Habitat for where Kane Pa and Joe Prigge about the issues and the possi- son of the board Oct. 9. The humanity self-help housing have organized Hawaiians to bilities. OHA must take the ini- press release said: program; and tiative! To empower our own 5) OHA created a multi-mil- clean up Kealia beach and take pride in the last remaining acces- people is the single most benefi- "OHA Chairman Clayton Hee lion dollar Education Foun- cial legacy we can give. They sible beach at Kapa'a. announced today that he is step- dation. cannot lose hope. We need to I am proud to have been a part ping down as chairman of the re-educate others. We must per- of the past OHA achievements Board of Trustees effective upon One of the highest points dur- sist in a strong, dignified way, since 1990. I look forward to the the selection of a new chair. ing Hee's leadership was Judge and we need to look to the Daniel Heely's ruling in July successful completion of the on- future with as much passion as Hee has been the longest-serv- going projects and with great ing chairman of the Board of 1996 that the office was entitled we have looked to the past. to additional compensation from anticipation relish the arrival of Trustees of the Office of Hawai- For more years than I want to the State of Hawai'i, estimated at new ideas from our people. ian Affairs in the organization's count, I have fought for justice between $500 million and $1.2 As I have stated many times 17 year history. Hee was elected out of anger. I am impatient to billion. The successful settlement before, sovereignty without eco- get results. I too am learning trustee in 1990, and chairman of of this claim may likely bring nomic autonomy is a meaning- not to look so much at why we the Board of Trustees in May of statewide: OHA's trust assets to between less facade. Accomplishments fe ll. but how we can stand and 1991. He has since continuous I y Nawahiokalani 'opu'u, at $800 million and $1.5 billion." such as those mentioned and new ho\\ can we stand together. been elected by a majority of the Kea'au; ones such as the anticipated $2 What I may have done I have board to serve as its chairman. 3) OHA played a critical lead- I wish to thank the many many million Administration for not done alone. I humbly ask, Among the many accomplish- ership role in establishing people who personally took the Native Americans economic In return . to join me in the fight ments of OHA during his tenure: the master of arts degree in time to call me expressing their development Hawai 'i grant pro- for our fu ture. Hawaiian language and lit- best wishes urging me to contin- gram will move us closer to eco- Mahalo nui no ka ho'ohi- 1) In 1991 , when Hee assumed erature, the only Native ue the work at hand. nomic autonomy. And the jour- wahiwa 'ana mai no ka'u mau the Chairmanship, the American graduate degree As we look together to the ney is just beginning. hana ma mua. a kakou e Office's trust assets totaled in the United States, and in future, programs already started No laila, e ho'omau aku kakou hO 'omau mai keia mua aku. I no ka pono 0 ko kakou mau pula- mua e na pO'e aloha. Mahalo $19 million. Today, under 1997 helped to create the and others just beginning, such piha. • Hee's Chairmanship, the College of Hawaiian Lan- as the Waimanalo kupuna homes pula. •

issuance of a Special Management Area threatened. One person who testified at administrative rules implementing the Protecting Hawaiian permit to a developer whose resort pro- the committee hearing likened this act of state's EIS law. Additional language for Rights ject would jeopardize Hawaiians' access legislative underhandedness and singling assessment of cultural impacts was pro- and gathering of 'opae 'ula in brackish out of Hawaiians as "troublemakers" to posed. Unfortunately, Governor Ben The 1995 landmark Hawai'i Supreme water ponds located on anti-semitism in Nazi Cayetano vetoed these suggested amend- Court decision in the case Public Access the property. Germany and America's ments. to the Shoreline Hawai'i (PASH) v. There were broader treatment of its Japan- Now, the Council has created a draft Hawai'i County Planning Commission repercussions, however. ese-American citizens guidance document for the assessment of delivered a shock wave throughout the Business interests, cultural impacts as the next best step. The legal community, local and state chan- during World War II. developers and title The legislature backed draft guidelines appeared in the Office of nel s of government, local developers and firms argued that this title insurers. The decision clarified the down and the bill was Environmental Quality Control 's Septem- judicial decision threw a killed in committee. ber issue of The Environmental Notice rights and interests of Hawaiians as sepa- cloud on land titles in Hawaiian groups and the public comment period ended rate and distinct from those of the gener- Hawai'i and unfairly introduced legislation Oct. 8. The guidance document details a al public, sufficient to confer legal stand- disabled owners from calling for a cultural protocol for analysis of cultural impacts ing in a contested matter. It acknowl- - building and making impact statement process which includes ethnographic and oral his- edged that fee simple ownership in reasonable use of their Hawai' i is not akin to the strictly western land. Lawmakers intended to complement tory interviews; consultation with indi- property concept that all the "bundle of responded in kind and the existing environmen- viduals and organizations familiar with sticks" resides with the owner, including introduced legislation tal impact statement cultural practices and features connected the unencumbered authority to exclude requiring Hawaiians to (EIS) system. However, with the project site; and reference to any person. Rather, Hawaiian customary undergo a rigorous and in the final stages, the resources such as land court, census and rights attach to the land; they have their excessively burdensome legislature quelled these tax records, testimony, vital statistics genesis in constitutional and statutory certification process pro-active efforts. The records, family histories and genealogies, law sources and in land title dating from entailing registration of usage rights to a importance of integrating assessment of recorded interviews, archival documents. the time of the mahele. The state, then, given site and the potential for expensive cultural impacts with the EIS system is The guidelines are thorough and reflect a has an affirmative duty to protect and litigation. that the latter has been in place for nearly serious and conscientious attempt to fol- preserve Hawaiian customary practices This backlash against Hawaiians 30 years and is established as a vehicle of .low constitutional, statutory and judicial and usage rights. prompted heavy protest; a vigil was informed governmental decision-making safeguards of Hawaiian practice and The immediate result of this decision organized at the capitol by prominent on proposed development projects. Last usage rights. Other state and county enti- was that PASH, by virtue of its Hawaiian kumu hula whose access to plants of cer- year, the Environmental Council under- ties should follow the environmental membership, had the right to contest the emonial and religious significance was went review and amendment of its council's lead. •

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T R u 5 T E E M E 5 5 A G E 5 (remarkable places) in sions, we came forward, advanc- indicates that failure to report Kohanaiki case are indeed far Hahai Po no Ka'upiilehu. Though a number of ing the notion that proper these impacts may result in reaching. We have witnessed the the wahi pana can be seen from reporting benefits not only the lengthy and expensive contested plethora of articles decrying its Throughout the contested case the subject property, reporting resource and the practitioners, cases. The cost of a contested impact upon land ownership and before the State Land Use Com- methodology limited research to but also the applicant. case in terms of time and money property rights. We have wit- mission in which Ka Lahui the boundaries of the subject is greater than the cost of proper nessed the 1997 legislative ses- Hawai'i, the Kona Hawaiian reporting. sion produce House Bill 1920 Civic Club, and Protect Kohanai- property. Though extensive analysis Despite failure at the legisla- and Senate Bill 8, which were so ki 'Ohana intervened as a coali- was made of impacts of the pro- ture, the Office of Environmental offensive to practitioners. tion known as Ka Pa'akai 0 ka Quality Control began its admin- We have also witnessed the 'Aina, the failure of the process posed action to ground and istrative review and amendment Office of Environmental Quality to properly report cultural prac- ocean water quality, there was of the rules relating to EIS prepa- Control return to the topic. It has tice and analyze impacts to it, as no analysis of impacts to the ration. Progress seemed likely prepared draft guidelines for related to the application to quality of the pa'akai (salt) when the testimonies were pre- assessing cultural impacts which reclassify 1,000 acres of conser- which we collect for food prepa- pared and presented. However, clearly reflect the efforts of Ka vation land to the urban designa- ration and consumption. the governor did not approve any Pa'akai 0 ka 'Aina and others. tion at Ka'upiilehu, became Perhaps if the State Historic of the amendments addressing Though these guidelines are abundantly clear. Preservation Office had promul- Hawaiian culture and variables intended as a policy, not a rule or .. Interviews conducted with gated rules for reporting on cul- that would impact it. individuals were synthesized and tural practices, the preparers of law, they do address both the Though again disappointed, we presented as a composite in the the EIS would have addres ed content of reports prepared under social impacts ection of the the concern noted abo e and had, during the course of our HRS 343 (the EIS law) and the Environmentallmpact Statement. the others rai ed during the con- contested case and the legislative methodology used to assess cul- Both important personal informa- tested case process. and administrative campaigns, tural impacts. Kudos to them. tion and resource documentation Understanding this, Ka received tremendous inspiration Our work and our mo'olelo are was lost in this way. Pa'akai 0 ka 'Aina participated in While the complaint is made and validation from the Supreme far from concluded, but hahai no Archival research, though uti- the effort to provide for cultural that more comprehen ive report- Court decision in the Public ka po no i ka hana ho'opa'a. No lizing Hawaiian language news- impact tatements through leg- ing of cultural impacts will add Access Shoreline Hawai'i laila, e mau kakou i ke ea 0 ka papers, did not incorporate islative means. During the to the cost of the permitting (Kohanaiki) case. 'aina i ka pono. • known references to wahi pana course of repeated legislative ses- process, our on-going experience The ramifications of the ...... Luther Makekau One Kine 11/15, 6:30 p.m. Hawaiian Man Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua (Maui), 11/16, 6:30 p.m. McCoy Studio Theatre at the n the late 1980s, while shooting his Maui Arts & CuHural Center, first documentary on the life of Sam 11/ 17, 6:30 p.m. Li'a, filmmaker Eddie Kamae inter- Moloka'i Public Library, viewed a charismatic elderly Hawai- 11/ 18, 6:00 p.m. , ian man named Luther Makekau. In Kaua'i Community College, 11/19, 6:30 p.m. I1989, with the Li' a project completed, the 98 year-old Luther got Eddie to PHOTOS COURTESY: HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL promise to do his story. Luther died soon after, but not before Eddie had suc- cessfully recorded footage capturing Luther's unique personality. , Luther Kahekili Makekau was born during the reign of King KaHikaua and lived his entire life steeped in the traditions of his ancestors. Named Sacred Vessels: Navigating after the father of Kame- Tradition and Identity in hameha the Great, Luther, Micronesia like his grand niece, famed ...... hula dancer 'Iolani incent Diaz, a Micronesian schol- Luahine, had mana. In a I nits 17th year the Honolulu ar who studied in Hawai'i in the century that did its best International Film Festival early 1990s, explores the canoes to ·suppress and destroy Hawaiian language and ues to expose local audiences to the of Guam and Polowat, not only as the foundation of his history, cultural traditions, fines t in international cinema. This Vbut also as a metaphor of the history of Luther, the handsome year's festival features several films the islands and islander travel. He sees "warrior cowboy," defiantly that focus on Hawai'i. In addition , the canoe as symbolic of the survival of retained and practiced the ways of old. By interviewing Luther 's family and a film and panel series called native culture. This film is more than a school lesson on "how a canoe is built friends, Eddie Kamae has kept his adise" delves into the world cinema in Micronesa." The sacred place canoes promise to his friend, and the result is a perception of "paradise," ranging hold in Hawai' i 's heritage will ensure brilliantly amusing tribute to the life of a the importance of this personal docu- one-of-a-kind Hawaiian man. fro m Hollywood images of Hawai'i - Dwight Damon stereotypes to the mentary to all who value our island cul- ture. Engaging cinematography is shot Eddie Kamae in person, tion of indigenous peoples. Listed by a former Hawai'i International Film includes music and testimony are excerpts from the HIFF Festival juror, George Burdeau. McCoy Pavillion, - Jeannette Paulson-Hereniko 11/9, 7:00 p.m. gram guide on two films featured at Keauhou Beach Hotel (Big this years film festival, along with Island), 11/14, 6:30 p.m. East-West Center, Hawai'i Naniloa Hotel (Big venues and show times . 11/11, 5:30 p.m. Island), 18· 'Ao'ao 'Umikiimiwalu Nowemapa (November) '97

ETP graduates who present a "This grant is a great acknowl- 2585 or 586-2589. major renovation of the former Native Hawaiian copy of their ETP certificate of edgement of support by Alexan- Marconi Wireless dormitory Category in the completion, and $150 for non- der and Baldwin that our Hawai- DHHL's since it was built in 1913. Census ETP graduates. Those who are ian Studies program is vital - not While the facade of the building ...... •....•••••••••••••••••.•.•••• interested will be required to only to the university, but also to La'i'opua Village will change little, the interior complete an application and be the community at large," will undergo major renovations U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka available for a pre-class inter- Shumway said. "The Hawaiian .3...... in...... Kona...... that will meet health codes, announced Oct. 29 the intent of view with the instructor. All studies program is focusing on ADA codes and, in general, the federal Office of Manage- . classes will be conducted in Alu academics, so this grant will be Department of Hawaiian make the facility one that every ment and Budget to give Native Like's Hawai' i Computer Train- used as a springboard to help Home Lands chairman Kali Hawaiian will point to with pride Hawaiians and other Pacific ing Center, providing partici- build a first-rate curriculum and Watson announced the sale of and feel confident in placing Islanders their own category in pants access to a personal com- library." 225 modem, ranch-style homes their beloved kupuna as a resi- the census for the year 2000. puter during the classsroom The presentation by A & B in Kona in September. Located dent. OMB had previously planned to course to write their business Foundation chair John Couch mauka of Honokohau Harbor, Air conditioning will make the classify Native Hawaiians with plan. was ceremonially received with La'i'opua Village 3 will be the '-ohana and dining rooms com- Asians and other Pacific first Hawaiian Homes residen- More than 2,000 native oli (chant) and 'olelo Hawai'i by fortable for the residents and vis- Islanders, a classification tial subdivision in Kona, and the Hawaiians have been trained in professor William Kauaiwi- itors alike. Common areas will protested by many, including the largest on the island of Hawai'i. be enlarged; the kitchen will entrepreneurship by Alu Like 'ulaokalani Wallace, director of Hawai'i congressional delega- Nearly 5,000 letters of become more efficient; lavato- since 1989. Many of those the Center of Hawaiian Lan- tion which expressed unanimous guage and Culture, along with announcement were sent to peo- ries and bathing facilities will graduates are residents of opposition. 'The Clinton admin- Hawaiian studies students. pie waiting on DHHL's Hawai'i accommodate wheel chairs; a Hawaiian Home Lands island- istration has responded positive- "This donation, on behalf of the island residential list. new laundry area will be created wide. lyon this important issue," Hawaiian studies program, is The 51.3-acre project calls for to better serve the residents; a Akaka· said. "Native Hawaiians For individuals who are inter- very significant to the Hawaiian 165 developer-built production paved walking path and land- have a unique historical and ested in qualifying for the busi- community as a whole. It solidi- homes and 60 self-help units scaping with native plants will political relationship with the ness plan writing class, a core fies our relationship with one of built through sub-contracts with enhance the renovations further. United States. For the first time entrepreneurship course starts in the most prominent local corpo- non-profit organizations. Prices In addition, an elevator will be in 20 years, all federal forms in Honolulu on Nov. 15, 1997. rations in Hawai'i and allows us will likely range from $50,000 relocated and installed to access the country will recognize this, Classes are scheduled for six to begin moving forward with for self-help units and from the second floor, while a new and all Americans will finally consecutive Saturdays from 9 the planning and implementation $80,000 for developer-built dispensary will be larger and know who we are as a people." a. m.-4 p.m. A core ETP course of our entire program," Wallace homes, but the figures are more efficient. Representative Neil Abercrom- is planned for Hilo beginning said. unconflrmed. The construction cost is higher bie was also plea ed with Nov. 15, for six consecutive Sat- La'i'opua Joint Venture, the than anticipated. Lunalilo OMB's acknowledgment of urdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Community... project developer, is composed trustees are investigating more "compelling" arguments by For applications and more of Menehune Development Co. sources of funding to meet the Native Hawaiians. "There is information, please contact the Based Economic and Metcalf Construction Co., unexpected expenses. An alter- more than nomenclature at stake Native Hawaiian Business Inc. Genesys Design Group is native idea to help equip the here," he insisted. "We are Development Center in Honolu- the project architect, and Clark home is 'an "Adopt-a-Room" engaged in a long struggle for lu at 535-6776 and in Hilo at Realty will handle the sale of the program. The Hawaiian Civic justice, and every act of the fed- 961-2625. Training workshops targeting homes. Club of Honolulu has offered to eral government which acknowl- non-profit CBED organizations For more information, contact raise money to outfit and equip edge tho e issues is progress and cooperatives will be held in the new dispensary. Each room Kenneth H. Toguchi, public toward that goal." Hilo and in Honolulu in Decem- will need certain equipment. An BYU receives information specialist, at the ber. Topics will include legal organization may raise the need- DHHL Information and Corn- structures, board and staff roles, ed funds and the trust will make Alu Like offers ...... munity Relations Office at 586- how to run and set up a non- the purchase, ensuring that the business plan Brigham Young University profit, business planning and 3840. equipment is safe, sturdy, san i- writing class in Hawai'i received a $25,000 grant feasibility and finance strate- tary, meets required health codes from the Alexander and Baldwin gies. The Hilo workshop is Lunalilo Home and standards, holds up to wear Foundation for its new Hawaiian scheduled for Dec. 4-5, and will and tear and is in keeping with 1998 studies program. While the grant the color schemes. be held at the Agriculture Coop- will be used to devdop curricu- ...... The anticipated completion is erative Extension, 875 Komo- Beginning in January 1998, lum and acquire library materials, ...... scheduled for fall '98. Any club, hana St., Rm. A. Honolulu Alu Like will offer a business the overall Hawaiian studies pro- organization, flrm or individual plan writing class on O' ahu for gram will be funded with $2.5 dates and location are pending. On Aug. 18, ground was bro- interested in participating in the its Entrepreneurship Training million raised through private For additional information, call ken and blessed by Kahu "Adopt-a-Room" program Program (ETP) graduates and donations. A program of this the Rural Community Assis- William Kaina of Kawaiaha' 0 should contact Trustee R-M. other interested native Hawai- nature has been a long-time goal tance Corporation in Hilo at Church for the $2.8 million ren- Keahi Allen at 395-1000 or write ians with existing businesses. A ofBYU-Hawai'i President Eric 934-8987 or the State CBED ovation of the Lunalilo Home to her at 501 Kekauluohi St., fee of $60 will be charged to Shumway and the administration . program in Honolulu at 586: care facility. This is the first Honolulu, HI 96825. • ...... ' ...... , ...... , ...... ' ...... Operation 'Ohana nderstand your heritage, you are today. 'ohana?

By understanding your past, you will (race). Operation 'Ohana seeks to identify today? In the United States? In Hawai'i? Operation 'Ohana is striving to answer (family tree). We encourage you to know the names of your kfipuna - the will know who came before them, •

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct. 12 - Nov. 21- "The Quilter's Mauka, Suite 105. 8:30 a.m.-l p.m. For hosted by the Mainland Council of Art." Hawai'i Pacific University Art more information; call the Hawai' i Com- the Association of Hawaiian Civic Gallery presents this exhibition showcas- puter Training Center at 535-6770. Clubs. For more information, call ing the works of nine artists. Monday- Pa'ahana Bissen at (714) 751-7770. Saturday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. For more Nov. 7 - Aloha Festivals Royal information, call the HPU Art Gallery at 8all. Nov. 14 - Himenl a 233-3167. Statewide festivals culminate with the Ho'okani Pila. Keola Beamer Royal Ball, a formal event featuring fabu- is featured in concert at Kilauea Nov. 1 - All Day Guided Hike at lous entertainment, dinner, dancing and Theater in Hawai'i Volcanoes Haleakala'. Explore the natural beauty the royal courts from each island. Hilton National Park along with his of the Haleakala wilderness area on an Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. 6 p.m. mother, renown kumu hula all-day adventure. Bring lunch. Hike is $65 per person. For more information, Winona Beamer, Kaliko and Moana free, but $10 per vehicle park entrance fee call Aloha Festivals at 545-1771. Beamer and Mauli Cook. 7:30 p.m. may be charged. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more $10. For more information, call information, call 572-9306 ext. 5505. Nov. 8 - Kamehameha Schools Volcano Arts Center at 967-8222. Association of Parents and Teach- Nov. 3, 10 - A Celebration of ers Ho'olaule'a. "E Ola Mau ka Nov. 15 - Makahiki Festival Hawaiian Dance Traditions. This lec- Ho'oilina" (the legacy of Pauahi lives on) at Waipahu Cultural Garden ture eries is sponsored by the Bishop is the theme for the schools' 21st annual Park. Makahiki features Mu eum ative Hawaiian Culture and ho'olaule'a, a fund-raiser for the Associa- games, food, hula, demonstra- Arts Program. ov. 3, "Family Hula Tra- tion of Teachers and Parent. Event fea- tions, traditional Hawaiian dition of Mae Loeben tein." pre ented ture entertainment. 'ono food, games, a medicine and lomilomi pre- by her family; ov. 7 - 'Traditions of petting zoo and much more. 0 coolers or sentations at the Hawaiian Hula legend Ma'lkl Alu Lake is remembered by her student, Kumu Hula Victoria Holt Takamlne at Bishop Museum Nov. 7. Ma'iki Aiu Lake," presented by Victoria alcohol. Kamehameha Schools Elemen- section of the plantation vil- Holt Takamine. 7 p.m. $5 per lecture. tary Campus, Kapatama Heights. 9 a.m.- lage . $1 donation. For more informa- ture) Diseases Workshop. Spon- Hawaiian Hall. For more information, 5 p.m. Free. For more information, call tion, call Bernie Mokihana Watson at sored by the Pacific Business Center, this call -.+16 . 842-8873. 677-0110. workshop continues a series on Hawai'i's - ornamental aquaculture industry. Free. 8 Nov. 8- Nov. 16 - Na Lani 'Eha. The a.m.-noon. Leeward Community College Water Quali- Ladie of Na Pualei 0 Likolehua and Language Arts Building, Room LA227. ty and Nutri- Kumu Hula Leina'ala Heine present a To sign up or to receive additional infor- tion Work- concert tribute to King Kalakaua, born . mation, call Larry Rowland, aquaculture shop. Spon- Nov. 16, 1836, and his siblings: Likelike, sored by the program coordinator, at 956-6278. Leleiohoku and Lili'uokalani, collective- Pacific Busi- ly known as "na lani 'eha" (the four nes Center, Nov. 30 - AIi'i Sunday at Kawaia- royal ones). Guest artists include Robert this work- ha"o Church. Join Kahu William H. Cazimero, Halau Na Kamalei, Amy shop is part Kaina, royal societies, Hawaiian civic Hanaiali' i Gilliom and Willie K., Keali'i of a series on clubs and the congregation at a service Reichel, Kekuhi Kanahele and others. developing honoring King Kameharneha V born Dec. Hawai'i Theater. 5 - 8 p.m. $22.50 and Hawai'i's 11, 1830. 10:30 a.m. For more informa- $17.50. All seats are reserved. For more ornamental tion, call Kawaiaha'o Church at 522-1333. aquaculture information, call 676-0056 or 732-0086. industry. Ongoing - Free Hawaiian language Nov. 18 - "Growing and Caring PHOTO COURTESY: KSBE Free. 8 and culture classes available to Hawaiians a.m.-noon. lee- for Native Hawaiian Plants" Lec- Thousands will converge on Kamehameha's ele- are operated throughout O'ahu by the mentary school campus to enjoy a day-long ward Community College Language Arts ture. More and more gardeners in ho'olaule'a Nov. 8. Native Hawaiian Community Based Edu- Building, Room LA227. To sign up or to Hawai'i are planting native plants such as Nov. 7, 14, 21 - Student Recruit- receive additional information, call Larry 'ohi'a lehua, naupaka, hapu'u and koa. cation Learning Center at Leeward Com- ment Testing for the Hawai'i Com- Rowland, aquaculture program coordina- Horticultural specialist Heidi Leianuenue munity College and funded by the U.S. puter Training Center. Free 15-week tor, at 956-6278. Bornhorst will present a slide program Department of Education. For detailed program includes training in business and discuss the use of Hawaiian plants to schedule information and registration, call math/communications, Cortez Peters Nov. 12 - 15 - Association of beautify gardens, reforest cleared areas 455-0477. championship typing, applied office tech- Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention. and restore native wildlife habitat. nology, IBM PC operations, job readiness San Diego is the site for this year's con- Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium. 7 Throughout November - Hawai'i preparation, job placement assistance and vention the theme of which a is "PUpukahi p.m. Free. For additional information, Nature Center sponsors weekend and holi- Hawaiian cultural awareness. Testing will i Holomua" (Unite to progress). More call the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park day hikes and nature-related classes for be conducted on Fridays at the Alu Like than 40 civic clubs comprised of hundreds at 985-6014. kids and adults. Call 955-01 00 for more offices in the Kawaiaha'o Plaza Hale from Hawai 'i and the continent will be Nov. 22 - Overview of (Aquacul- information. •

Classifieds: Hawaiian specialty gift shop. Construction plans, cost esti- Only 12.50! Start up guides and consulting mate, building permit & (The Marketplace) services. Great for mail order Hawaiian Home approval ser- Reach 60,000 Hawaiian business also. Make your vices. New dwelling, addi- households. dreams happen in 1998. Lehua tions, remodeling & repairs. Island Gifts & Collectibles, Masonry, wall, lanai and fence. lll-A Hekili St. #213, Kailua, Up to 24 words (no artwork.) C lassified ads must be Call 1(808) 674-0515. HI 96734. E-mail prepaid. Make your check payable to Office of Hawai- [email protected]. For information ian Affairs. Mail to Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Classifieds, 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813.

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College Scholarships for Native Hawaiians VOLUME 14, NUMBER ii, U/ater NOWEMAPA(NOVEMBER) 1997 Scholarship money is available for native Hawaiians to attend college within the state of Hawai'i. Qualifying institutions include the University of Hawai'i system (Manoa, Hilo, West O'ahu and community colleges), H awai'i Pacific University, Chaminade University and Brigham Young University-Hawai'i.

General eligibility requirements * .:. Hawaiian descent .:. Hawai'i resident (required for some scholarships) .:. Satisfactory academic performance .:. Classified full-time enrollment in an eligible post-high institution *Various other eligibility requirements may apply to individual scholarships.

Apply for 1998-99 Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 1998. Applications available beginning January 1998 from the KSBE Financial Aid Office, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817.

For more information, please call 842-8216. (f) KAMEHAMEHA S CHOOLS BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP ESTATE

KSBE's policy to give preference to Hawaiians as permitted by law has been ruled non-discriminatory by the IRS.

Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA, Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5249

"Beloved 'elders Hawai'i" OHA honors kupuna, the foundation of our lahuL