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ClaY10n Hee nod tEl lead QHA Boara of Trustees By Ryan Mielke Thirteen days after the Hawai'i Supreme Court's decision in The Office of Hawaiian Affairs vs. State of Hawai'i, OHA trustees on Sept. 25 voted for a new leader to navi- gate a course of action - Trustee Clayton Hee. The selection of Hee to the board's top post was by a 5-3 majority, with L...:I"'--=-:"":':'_-' Trustee Donald HEE ataluna absent . dut! to illne' \• \ oting in upport of Tru tee He were Trustees John Waihe'e J , Charles Ota, Rowena Akana, Linda Dela Cruz, and Hee.

"Ther e are grea t artim I d r. nd there dre greal peace- time leaders, and I think In cn I and I just b lieve that Trustee Hee is a better wartime leader. - Trustee Waihe'e

-----"Trustee Akana was voted by trustees to tbe vice chair seat. While the vote for Hee ushered in an obvious shift in support away from Trustee Hauoani Apoliona, both Waibe'e and Dela"Cruz said it Ali'iolanl Hale in downtown Honolulu houses the State Supreme Court. Photo: Michael McDonald was the leadership ability of Hee at times of crisis and bis'" ability to work with the State Leg lature and Court scraps Heely decision, Act 304 the governor at a time crisis that won him their ppport. Judge Daniel Heely, thought to have deri ved, because of a clause in the act "I think now we're in a By Rya n Mielke been a watershed revenue win for that states if any of the act confl icts real terrible crt is," said Wafue'e, OHA, cannot be realized, due to a con- with federal law, then the entire act is "even worse than Rice or Barrett. n a decision impacting the entire fl ict between state and federal law. invalid. The court fo und such a conflict There are great wartiroe leaders and Hawaiian community, Hawai 'i's The decision, released Sept. 12 by wi th the "Forgiveness Act" of 1997. there are great peacetime leaders, I Supreme Court has determined that the court, also renders moot Act 304, The U.S. Department of and I think we're in crisi.s and I just an earlier decision favorable to the whi ch outli nes the areas from which believe that Trustee is a better Office of Hawaiian Affairs by Circuit ceded land payments to OHA would be See COURT on page 19 wartime leader." _. t •

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L ElT T E S TOT H E EDIT ()

Silent majority Leave the sacred Hawaiian Media coverage is so slanted that ancient lands alone! we do not know whose ball is in As a member of the "silent major- I am so angry, hurt and devastated, whose court; moreover, the rules ity," I wish to respond to the Sept. 9 that I can't even write anything else! are made up and changed as the Clayton Hee Honolulu Advertiser article on game continues. Chairman, Trustee, O 'ahu Makua. Those of us who have lived Dan Loezius The propaganda has got to stop. in and loved Hawai ' i for many San Mateo, CA Hawaiians are still being exploited. Tel: 808.594.1888 Change is only being forced upon Fax: 808.594. 1907 years know that military presence Hawaiians and Hawaiian institu- Email: [email protected] is necessary. We benefit from its protection, and from the millions of Family fellowship tions. So much for aloha. Rowena Akana dollars it spends here. If we deny Hawai'i is the homeland of the Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large the military the use of the last pos- This is an invitation to join the Hawaiians. We have a responsibility sible training ground it has, we will Bright 'ohana for a worship service to protect our inheritance for the Tel: 808.594.1860 Sun., Oct. 21, at Kaumakapili generations to follow. To do less is Fa x: 808.594.0209 be forcing it out of Hawai'i. This Church in Honolulu. Gordon Bright unacceptable. Email: [email protected] may be what some antagonists would like to see, but it would be and Momi Kuoha (Dora) have Haunani Apoliona disastrous. I do not want to be aban- attended Kaumakapili for 55 years. Carolyn Peters Trustee, At-large doned by our military forces. It As members, we also ask for your Wai'anae distresses me to see groups with kokua through donations toward Tel: 808.594. 1886/ 594.0200 the restoration of our 160-year-old Fa x: 808.594.1864 short-sighted agendas like Malama lawful nation Email: oha@a loha.net Makua trying to block the military church. that has bent over backwards We are few in numbers and want Trustee Stender's September Linda K. Dela Cruz trying to accommodate these locals. to make Oct. 21 a great day for the message, "Redress requires more Trustee, Hawa i ' i Not only have the local, uninformed Bright 'ohana. Pray with us Oct. 21. than an apology," overlooks one If you have any questions, please crucial point. In paragraph five, he Tel: 808.594.1888 or uncaring, backwards-looking call me at 259-7205; the church Fax: 808.594. 1883 activist groups driven them out of states "sovereignty means that all of Em ail: [email protected] Kaho'olawe, residents of Mililani at 845-0908; or write to 41-177 the lands wrongly taken by the Mauka have driven them out of Nakini St., Waimanalo, HI 96795. United States must be given back to Donald Cataluna Schofield's mauka training range, the Hawaiian people." Herein lies Trustee, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau as well. I'm sure it will not end Momi Bright the crucial point overlooked. Who Waimanalo were these lands wrongly taken Tel : 808.594. 1881 there. Local people need to change Fax: 808.594.02 11 their attitude and sometimes crimi- from? Who was this great wrong Email: oha@a loha.net nal actions toward those who are Racial stereotypes actually done to? only here to protect Hawai ' i as one True, the Hawaiian people suf- Colette Y. P. Machado of the U.S.A. Racial profiling and myths about fered greatly from this wrong and Trus tee, M oloka ' i and Uina ' i the Hawaiian people have got to still do today. But, it was the stop. Hawaiians are an educated Hawaiian people's lawful govern- Tel: 808.5 94. 1837 Betty Woodward Fax: 808.594.0212 Via the Internet and industrious people. Many ment that was terrorized, at gun Em ail: [email protected] myths are accepted as fact because point, with threats of execution they have been repeated over and to Hawaiians unless their lawful John D. Waihe'e IV HokOli'a crisis over. Hawaiians are not accustomed government submitted to terrorist Trustee, At-large to "tooting their own horn!" They demands. In this crucial point also lies the Tel: 808.594. 1838 Being a Hawaiian-Haole all my know who they are and feel Fax: 808.594.0208 life, I find this very horrible. My comfortable with their accomplish- solution to gain justice. What was Email: [email protected] relatives, ancestors, tutus etc., ments. "wrongly taken from the Hawaiian would EVER have done thi to Hawaiians have been rudely taken people's lawful government, must Charles Ota advantage of in their own home- be returned to their lawful govern- Trustee, Maui anyone back in the early days. You are destroying them, their way, and land. The Hawaiian concept of ment. The Hawaiian Kingdom is the Tel: 808.594.1879 what they believed in. aloha has been used and abused lawful Hawaiian government that Fax: 808.594.02 10 I am very, very disturbed and by many people. Hawaiians, as a was terrorized and wronged. The Email: oha@a loha .net angry at what is happening at people, have been expected to give Hawaiian people must join in the Keopuka and Kealakekua. These while others take. ongoing reinstatement of that law- Oz Stender The 'missionary dogma of needing ful Hawaiian government and Trustee, At-large people should be ashamed. How would they like their loved ones to help the poor natives still exists. through their government, demand Tel: 808.594. 1877 dug up and their peace destroyed? I This is why when Hawaiians work justice for the injury inflicted upon Fax: 808.594. 1853 hope that you are not exhumed after hard and succeed everyone cries it. That is part of the remedy as Em ail: oha@a loha.net you pass on and go through what "unfair!" When Hawaiians do busi- described in the law of nations and our 'ohana are going through right ness the American way and are suc- international public law. now. This whole situation is really cessful, they are criticized; and if they " Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA crying shame. This is wrong! are too successful, they are indicted. See LETTERS on page 3 "The Li ving Water of OHA"

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Church refurbishes royal resting place

By Manu Boyd includes landscaping the mau- soleum are," she said. "King OSt people associate Lunalilo's tomb is right at the Mauna 'ala, the Royal entrance where the project would M Mausoleum in u 'uan u, start there." as the resting place of all rulers, Fred Lau of Hawaiian Landscape except of course for Kamehameha Company Inc. is combining native I. But King Lunalilo, who died in and introduced flora including 1874, chose to be entombed near loulu palms, la'I, 'akia, plumeria his constituents, on the grounds of and traveler's palm. "Years ago, introducing free 55+ Checking. Kawaiaha'o Church and its plumeria trees were removed from maka'liinana cemetery. By his will, the area," remembers R-M. Keahi Hawai'i's sixth ruler, William Allen, who serves as trustee of 55+ Checking Charles Lunalilo, known as "the Lunalilo Trust which oversees + FREE of monthly service fees people's king," and his father, Lunalilo Home. "Plumeria is not Charles Kana'ina, remain at native, but it has become a favorite + FREE of monthly balance requirements Kawaiaha'o in a mausoleum that for its beauty and fragrance," she + FREE cancelled check return over the past decade has been said. Although Kawaiaha'o Church neglected. has jurisdiction over the land areas + FREE unlimited teller visits Kawaiaha'o has instigated a surrounding the tomb, the king's + FREE 24-hour Bankoh by Phone $65,000 landscaping project which trust continues its jurisdiction over includes the replacing of deteriorat- the cement structure. Bank of Hawaii has a new checking account. 55+ Checking. ed pipes and the installation of Landscaping of the Lunalilo complex will be completed this If you're 55 or older and have direct deposit, 55+ Checking a sprinkler system. Acting Kawaiaha'o Administrator Puanani month. The church has also is your ticket to free checking, big savings and all of Akaka Caindec, who also serves on recently renovated its bookstore, the conveniences Bank of Hawaii has to offer. For more the church's board of trustees, is and has been cleaning the coral information visit any h pleased with the progress. "With structure of the church. "There's Bank of Hawaii branch. Bank of Hawaii irrigation pipes throughout the a lot of work to do, and over church campus being replaced, we time, we will accomplish our boh.com have a long-term plan which goals," said Caindec. • -- - - _ ..

least 100, said attorney Kali has conditionally committed Watson, former chair of the $250,000 to buy a 25 percent inter- OHA invests in Hawaiian Homes Commission, who est in the company, with an eye serves as chairman of Quality toward building homes for its own Homes, as well as the president of members. Two others holding 10 the nonprofit Hawaiian Community percent interest each in Quality qual ity homes Development Board. Homes are the Hawaiian Community Quality Homes packages will Development Board and MH By Naomi Sodetani Quality Homes, labor union mem- retail for an average of $50 per Consultants LCC, which is headed bers, and Alu Like. square foot - half the usual con- by Andy Karsten and Robert Wilden HA's first community-ori- "This project could deliver homes struction cost for site-built homes who serve as officers for the company. ented economic develop- to the Hawaiian community at very - thus allowing many families who According to Quality Homes' O ment venture will help affordable rates with high quality," can' t qualify for a $100,000 mort- business plan, Alu Like Inc., Hawaiians take occupancy on home- said trustee 0 wald Stender. gage to obtain homeownership with which provides job training for stead lands by offering low-cost, OHA's decision was based on a a much-smaller mortgage due to the native Hawaiians, will provide high-quality manufactured homes critical need for affordable housing price savings on a manufactured some of the plant's start-up work that can be assembled quickly, min- and low rate of homeownership home, Watson said. force. imizing labor costs. among Hawaiians. According to The venture's first pilot project Watson, who brokered the part- On Sept. 6, the OHA board voted Quality Homes' business plan, the will deliver 45 prefabricated hous- nership effort, said the idea for to give Quality Homes of the Pacific venture's primary market is native ing units to Menehune Development a local manufactured-housing plant $500,000 in return for a 50 percent Hawaiians, particularly homesteaders. Company Inc. next July. Working grew out of a need to find majority share of a local manufac- "This is a viable alternative to tra- with the Honolulu Habitat for more affordable ways to produce tured-housing plant venture. ditional and self-help means of Humanity, the Big Island-based quality homes for native Hawaiians, Forging a unique partnership developing homes for Hawaiians," company is building the self- including the 16,707 Native between Hawaiian organizations said Patti Tancayo, OHA housing help phase of the Department of Hawaiian families on the Hawaiian for the benefit of Hawaiians, partic- programs senior specialist. Hawaiian Home Lands Malu '6hai Home Lands residential waiting ularly homesteaders, the venture Quality Homes will produce project in the Villages of Kapolei. list, as well as homesteaders who involves cooperation between OHA, steel-framed home packages at its These three-bedroom, two-bath have leases but cannot qualify for r------, Campbell Industrial homes will sell for $70,000. new home mortgages. Park warehouse, Menehune Development Company Statewide, Hawaiians struggle where the homes Inc. developed homes at the with low-earning jobs and the will be pre-built Kaniohale homestead subdivision at high cost of livi ng which has in large sections La 'i'6pua Villages in Kona. pushed homeownership out of the then shipped through- The project represents OHA's reach for many. The . homeowner- out the state, where first economic development invest- ship rate for Hawaiians lags completion can occur ment to help generate revenue to behind other ethnic groups in in as little as two augment the agency's $325 million Hawai'i. weeks on-site. trust. OHA will own 50 percent Up to now, OHA has assisted At full capacity, interest in Quality Homes, giving it Hawaiians in achieving home- the plant will pro- controlling power on the company's ownershi p by providing over $1 Quality Homes will produce steel-framed house packages duce 500 homes governing board. million in grants to help self-help like this model home manufactured by QH consultant per year with a Local 368 of the Laborers' housing and over $23 million in Karsten Homes of Sacramento, Calif. Photo: Patti Toncoyo work force of at International Union of North America low-interest housing loans. •

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ith a Congressional vote on the Akaka Bill (S. 746) pending, Ka important topic at a time of great urgency. Respondent affiliations were Wai Ola 0 OHA approached 20 individual representi ng a diverse self-identified. W cross-section of respected community leaders to give their mana'o We invite KWO readers to send in their own opinions and reactions to on fede ral recognition. The following comments of those who responded be published later because your mana'o is equally important, and it is your offer a "snapshot" that reflects the vital pulse of the community on this future that is at stake.

Noa Emmett Aluli, M.D. Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D. Physician, Moloka'i Family Health Center Physician, professor of medicine Founder, Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana Convenor, Ka Pakaukau

Our Grandfather, attorney Noa Webster Aluli, helped draft the Hawaiian U.S. recognition of our invaded and occupied homeland, as required by kanaka Homes Commission Act. In 1935, he testified that under statehood, the federal maoli, U.S. and international law, will help by acknowledging truth, initiating appro- government must protect the welfare, well-being and non-extinction of priate justice and relieving the hurt to our people. Proper follow-through will need to Hawaiian and include Native Hawaiians under the Wheeler-Howard Bill (Indian include international community oversight, US. peaceful withdrawal, the return of all Reorganization Act). I support the efforts of our congressional delegates to kanaka maoli lands, waters, other natural resources and assets, payment of reparations e tabli h us with rights equal to those who have legitimate claims to their for injury and payment of back-rent." However, the current Akaka Bill before ancestral lands, traditions, culture and practices. • Congre s will offer no help and cause much irreversible harm. Aut:. •

Mel Lonokaiolohia Kalahiki Mahealani Kamau'u Hawaiian activist Administrator, Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.

Federal recognition will put Hawaiian under the federal government. 'A 'ole. The state and federal government control land, natural re ources and rev- We are indigenou to th oil of Ha ai'i. We have all the re ource here in enues which belong to the Hawaiian people. Until we organize ourselves polit- Ha\\ai'i to tand the n tion that e were. Look at the hewa. All the e en icaJly, they will continue to control. Federal recognition provides the most pow- from the Bayonet Con titution on are hewa. elf-go ernment i pono. • erful legal defen e again t law ui which eek elimination of all Hawaiian pro- grams. It i an opportunity to negotiate for land, re ource and compensation. We are not agreeing to federal recognition if the Akaka Bill passes; it is only the U.S. that is agreeing to recognize our Hawaiian government if we someday seek that recognition. •

P6ka Laenui (Hayden F. Burgess) Dr. Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa Executive Director, Hale Na'au Pono and the Director, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Institute for the Advancement of Hawaiian Affairs Center for Hawaiian Studies

I support the intent of federal recognition of Hawaiians as a native people, Recognition would: Help - by securing special places for Native Hawaiians e pecially with changes in language recommended by Corbett Kalama's working within the constitutional and political structure of the U.S. society, a buffer group. However, given the tragic events of last month, I trust that Hawai 'i's fed- against attacks to destroy Hawaiian programs. Blessing. Hurt - if treated as a eral delegation will do it be t on our behalf. The Akaka Bill is not a total solu- substitute for self-determination, robbing Hawaiian nationals and our posterity of tion; it doesn' t include land or money. So, like the Alaska natives, we'll keep that basic human right. Burden. • going to Congress to resolve tho e i ue continuou Iy. But federal recognition is a step in the right direction, it's a foot in the door. And it' about time. •

Rev. Kaleo Patterson Kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Minister/Administrator, Hawai'i Coalition, Cultural practitioner, Maui Kaumakapili Church Chair, U.S. CMI Rights Commission advisory group

Federal recognition is a compromise to a situation which has been created by The urgency for passage of the Akaka Bill is the first step in being recognized the colonizer. It is a very poor, half-hearted attempt at justice and reconciliation. as indigenous people of Hawai 'i. Whenever any issues are discussed in Hawai'i, But it may be the only hope for a people so broken, poor and houseless. It we are left out because we do not have a "seat at the table." Federal recognition becomes a very difficult hope because the same government that offers it has a cannot affect our efforts for sovereignty. • history of racism and broken promises. Federal recognition can succeed only if it allows a people the resources and opportunities to become strong, united, and grounded in a true vision of independence and sovereignty. •

Mililani B. Trask Keanu Sai Executive, Non-Profit Housing Corp. Agent for the Hawaiian Kingdom at the Attorney and former OHA Trustee

The federal recognition bill is no different than all previous Congressional The current bill S. 746 is a bad bill. It lacks an inclusive process for recogni- Acts "purporting" to have legally affected the population and territory of an tion. In addition its vague references to the native land trusts are inaccurate and American occupied Hawaiian Kingdom since 1898. Hawai 'i remains an inde- diminish trust assets. S. 746 was never heard in Hawai'i. It is a political vehi- pendent state despite America's occupation, and according to the Oct. 4, 1988 cle for the state Democratic Party which in effect lays the foundation for the U.S. legal opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice concerning Hawai 'i: " ... [A 1 to recognize a state-created nation. Many Hawaiians on the task force oppose legislative act is necessarily without extraterritorial force-confined in its oper- this measure, although we supported and worked on S. 2899. Hawaiians should ation to the territory of the state by whose legislature it is enacted." • •have the right to testify on this measure before the democrats push it into law. EDUCATIO N

resident Evan Donelle earmarks $1.5 million for Native H awaiian education

By Naomi Sodetani

ollowing up on his inaugural pledges, University of Hawai 'i President Evan S. Dobelle has earmarked $1.5 million in fund- Moloka'l's northern coastline looking east to west. OHAphoto F ing initiatives to immediately su{'port access and academic excellence for Native Hawaiians at U.H. At a Sept. 13 news conference announcing the funding commit- Innovative educational ment, Dobelle called the move "the down payment on a longer-run- ning commitment to meet the need of Native Hawaiians throughout the University of Hawai'i system." program leaves lasting "As the state's public system of higher education, our comprehen- sive mission is to serve all the citizens of Hawai'i in their efforts to impression on student create a better !jfe and secure future for their children," he said. "Our obligation grows with the diminishment of fortunes of any particular By Miki'ala Ayau population within our community." Dobelle plans to initiate a dialogue with OHA and other Hawaiian organizations, such as n 1987, the very first class of not just those we use to sustain our Kamehameha Schools, to strategize how to Hana Kupono began, a program bodies but those we use to sustain increase access and opportunities for Native I designed to encourage 7th our spirit, and sustain our families Hawaiian students to obtain college degrees. The graders to do research and create a and communities. university is committed to developing as part of its literary piece at the end of the year, I remember our first trip to five-to-seven year strategic plan ways to perma- that would be published in an Pelekunu valley, where my grand- nently address the status of Native Hawaiian stu- anthology. Moloka' i High and mother was born and raised. I was dents, faculty and curriculum within the university Dobelle Intermediate School was selected breathless before majestic Oloku'i system, said Dobelle. He will present this plan to for the project, and Moke Kim, the mountain and Kahiwa waterfall. In the Governor and Legislature in 15 months for con- Hawaiian language and Hawaiian Pelekunu we worked, packing up sideration in the next biannual budget. " studies teacher was given the honor trash others left behind or washed In early July, Dobelle appointed Nainoa Thompson as his "special and privilege of being the kumu. up on shore. Then, the real work advisor" on Native Hawaiian issues and called Hawaiian academic Kumu Kim made sure we used began. An uncle took us hunting needs a "very high priority." He mentioned such possibilities as "com- all of our ense to learn, and we came .back with a ing together with charter schools or fully funding the needs of the not just reading about pig, a deer and a goat. We Center for Hawaiian Studies" and possibly tuition waivers for Native people and places (our threw net, and brought back Hawaiian students. "If it's not kupuna and wahi pana) moi. We found some kalo, "If it's not on the on the table," Dobelle then stat- but encouraging us to 'ulu, watercress, mountain ed, ''I'll put it on the table." 'ikemaka, and see for our- apple, prawns, hihiwai, table, I'll put it on Dr. Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, selves. Once, during a 'o'opu, 'opihi, pa'akai and directoi of the Center for marine life project, we made ' inamona. Then we the table. II Hawaiian Studies at UH-Manoa, crossed Pailolo channel built an imu and a smoke called Dobelle "the most pro- by boat sharing with each Ayau house and cooked and Hawaiian president we've ever other our family shark cooked. When our feast was - Evan s. Dobel/e had in the history of tbe univer- encounter torie. We drove across ready, laulau, kalua pig and smoked on tuition waivers for sity. He is truly a great man to Kahului, pointing out places like deer meat waiting in the air, we Hawaiian students in a moved by the wrongs done to Olowalu where shark sightings are were drooling and Papa Kim said, July 2001 HPR interview. Hawaiians and the challenges common. Then we got on a plane to "Okay, pack it up, we going Aunty we . face in righting those Kona, and took a submarine dive to Joyce's." Now, Joyce Kainoa lives wrongs. Now, with a little bit study sharks with a marine biolo- on the next point, in an area where of support, we'll be able to do great things." gist. Back home Kumu told me to there are only two ways in, by boat In January, the center will host a retreat for the statewide council ask grandma what we saw today. or hunting trail... and we didn't of Hawaiian Studies, to assess student and program needs and coordi- Before I could even ay anything, have a boat. Ever tried to haul a five nate efforts. "We will all bring our five-year plans so we can fmd out grandma began to tell me about gallon bucket of laulau over a steep where the pukas are," Kame'eleihiwa said. "We need to work togeth- Kamohoali ' i, Nanaue and Kauhuhu, mountain on a muddy trail with a er and pool our resources so we efficiently use the money in a way my shark ancestors, and my identi- watermelon in your backpack? I that actually benefits students much better." ty unfolded before me. didn' t think so, and boy, it wasn't The univerSity will also develop Title m initiatives to bring We studied Mo 'omomi and went pretty. But I made it. And Aunty additional resources to all Hawaiian students throughout the lO-cam- holoholo with the old timers, learn- Joyce was so happy to see us and pus system. ing to dive, lay net, to cook fish , the feast we brought. She shared At Dobelle's first forum with students at the Manoa campus last and use every single part without with us her home, her mo 'olelo, month, several students raised Hawaiian issues, including the lack of wasting. We learned kuleana, taking telling us of how she brought her tenured faculty members at the Center for Hawaiian Studies. The care of equipment, ourselves, each family back to be raised and how U.H. president then said 25 percent of his first budget reallocations other, the beach, and always taking lucky we were to have this place as will go to Hawaiian Studies to address that concern and other issues. fi sh to kupuna and 'ohana in the our legacy from our ancestors. Yes, Currently, U.H. West O'ahu has dedicated $150,000 for Hawaiian area. The best part was we always we are all indeed blessed. programs. U.H. Hilo has received $1.5 million over fi ve years to drove away with watermelon, pick- Celebrating 14 years, Hana increase graduation and retention rates among Hawaiian students and led mango, tomatoes, daikon, Kupono continues to thrive, we to enhance access to Hawaiian language studies, and the community anykine fruits and vegetables. Then invite you to come visit us in colleges received $1 .6 million under Title III fOT a variety of Hawaiian Kumu would show us twenty differ- Ho 'olehua and ' ikemaka for your- programs. ent ways to prepare them . No such self. "The interests of the Native Hawaiian students are the inter- thing as wasting. ests of the entire university community," said Dobelle. "For an We studied the ocean, wind, academic institution to turn its back on our heritage is not waves, tides, and all along the way, defensible. I don't think any person, whether they come from Kumu 's fatherly wisdom drew par- KWO's monthly education col- Hawai'i or the Mainland or some other country, should receive allels between currents and life's umn is coordinated by Dr. David a degree without having some exposure to Native Hawaiian journeys. He gave us survival skills, Sing, director, Nii Pua No'eau. • history." • ISLAND fE ;\TL JR E Pau Hana purchase on horizon

By Naomi Sodetani

Against all odds, Moloka 'i residents' dream of buying the island's beloved Pau Hana Inn lS not pau.

e pite daunting setbacks, the tiny community is one D tep clo er to claiming the hi torie ka ma ' iiina landmark as fi t community-owned hotel in the tate. Recently, Moloka'i residents turned out their pockets to raise 0,000 required by the Pau Hana propert lando ner, Moloka i MOLOKA'I MEN ON A MISSION: Pau Hana 'Ohana board members Matthew Adolpho, DeGray Vanderbilt and Walpa Purdy In Ran b. to e tend the purchase con- front of the country inn they are determined to turn Into the state's first community-owned hotel. tra t until 0 t. 19. The Honolulu-based firm C&K preserve and protect this legacy. If by Pau Hana guests. develop economic self-sufficiency Hawai'i, which negotiated the pur- the inn were to close its doors," she Moreover, all profits from the while cherishing their cultural her- cha e contract with the Rancb said, "kama'iiinas and tourists from hotel will be reinvested into the itage. "This project means a lot to earlier thi ear, i working in all 0 er the world would rID it community to provide about Moloka'i," Vanderbilt says. "It's 011 boration ilh tbe nonprofit charming, eclectic tyle.' 150,000 in funding for the island's about a community trying to help organization Pau Hana 'Ohana, Master chef Sam Choy ha youth, human services, environ- it elf." • which is coordinating the community's pledged to help design and build a mental and educational programs. drive to purcha e and reopen the revamped kitchen that would In keeping with Moloka'i's federal Those interested in assIsting the equip the hotel to erve a a band '- de ignation a a "rural enterpri e inn. Mololro ' j community or who need addi- The 'ohana cleared a big burdle on learning environment for tu- community," the inn' s purcha e tional information can contact the Pau in May, when it got the property dents at the Maui Community exemplifie residents' vision to Hana 'Ohana office at 808-558·0228 or zoned for commercial use. Now, College Education Center on the group faces the mammoth task Moloka'i where students will be of raising $995,000 in five weeks to able to pursue studies in culinary purchase the 40-room hotel and its arts, hotel management and land- 3.5-acre oceanfront property. scape design. The 'ohana is currently negotiat- Originally built in 1946 as the ing with government agencies and Seaside Inn, the 40-room hotel, private foundation intere ted in a collection of rustic plantation- funding community-based econom- style buildings on the shoreline ic development projects. But as a near Kaunakakai Wharf has long back-up, the group is creating a been the locals' favorite watering partnership offering shares for hole and humbly appointed land- those interested in supporting mark where generations have cele- the community's effort. About brated rites of passage; $350,000 has been committed by their graduation parties, baby charter investors to date. Iii 'aus, wedding and retirement par- "We decided to offer smaller ties. funding units for people around the "Pau Hana is part of what makes state who public spirited and Moloka'i special," says Matthew want to assist our community in its Adolpho, a medical technician and goal to really do something good," 'ohana board member. "It's served Big hearted ay DeGray Vanderbilt, an 'ohana as our island's central gathering board member. place for over 50 years and repre- , we're about as far away from the East Coast hustle and ' Although charter investors seem sents something our island cannot bustle as you can get," said fireman Travis mair,liy prompted by a philanthropic afford to lose," he said. "The plan Tancayo (above right). ButMQloka'i residents felt the } urge, the "perk" of garnering a 20 we're pursuing gives the communi- same loss that gripped the nation, their ' percent interest rate for short-term ty control and will ensure Pau Hana heartfelt sympathy and sorrow for ViCtimS of the Sept. ' 11' terrorist investors and 50 nights of free is preserved for future generations." attacks in New York by generously"donating tOHhe New York? Fire • rooms "that can be given away to According to the 'ohana's num- Fighters' 9-11 Disaster Relief Ftlnd, which will help the of family, friends and associates is not ber-crunching, community owner- the firemen who perished. .'< too shabby," Vanderbilt says. ship will ensure the provision of 45 On Sept. 20, Moloka'ifiremen, including Tru.cayo, stood at tlfe : The residents' quest began in hotel jobs which represents, accord- roadside and held the 'boot out in memory of their "brothers" in New 1999 when the ranch put the ing to state labor stats, 11.25 per- York who died trying to save those trapped jn the World Trade } property up for sale. To keep the cent of the island's 400 member Center. "Eh, over bere everybody knows everybody;' be joked. "Tbey ; inn alive, the community has rallied unemployed work force. The kama- cannot pass, gotta stop!" Impressively, Moloka'i's fire fighters raise

Public trust Maui kupuna island, replacing the temporary site at Keaukaha. With the Kapalama Oweesta postponed Heights campus in Honolulu and Symposium conference First Nations Development the Maui campus at Pukalani, Institute Acting President Sherry A symposium on the Public Trust Kamehameha now counts three K- On Oct. 26 and 27, the second Salway Black announced the post- Doctrine will be held on Oct. 6, 12 campuses, and by 2006 expects convening of kupuna on Maui will ponement of the 12th annual 8:30 a.m.-l p.m., at the UH Manoa to serve 5,500 students, 1,200 of bring together elders from across Oweesta Conference scheduled for whom will be at Kea 'au . Originally School of Architecture Auditorium. the sate to discuss critical issues Sept. 24-26 in Honolulu. The con- Discussions will center on the Aug. the property of King Lunalilo, the facing Hawaiians. Named '''Aha ference is rescheduled for May 5-9. 2000 Hawai 'i Supreme Court deci- 0 parcel was purchased by W.H. 'Elele Hana Kumukanawai na Postponement is due to the Sept. 11 sion in the Waiahole Ditch case 0 Shipman in 1881 from whom Kiipuna Hawai 'i nei," the meeting tragedies on the East Coast, the which recognized and upheld "the Kamehameha purchased the 310- wilI be held at the 'Ohana Maui resulting decline in air travel and enduring public rights in trust acre parcel in 1999. Islander Hotel in Lahaina. the uncertainty of airline schedules. resources (water) separate from, Dr. Hamilton I. McCubbin, chief At the initial meeting in August, OHA joined with the Department and superior to, the prevailing kupuna developed a mission state- executive officer, said, of Hawaiian Home Lands and the private interests in the resources at "Kamehameha Schools-Hawai'i ment which says, "We, na kiipuna () state's CBED program in providing any time." Hawai 'i nei, come together to con- Campus reflects something much scholarship support to the confer- The Court affirmed that the 0 more- than just a campus. It's vene Ka Hale na 'Aha 'Elele Hana ence whose focus is indigenous scope of the public trust encom- designed to reach more and more Kumukanawai, a body of authority economic development. Scholarship passes all waters in Hawai' i, Native Hawaiians. Most important- guided by Ke Akua, to develop recipient recommendations will ly, we want to make sure people "above and below the surface of the strategies to overcome the legal again be forwarded to the confer- ground," and emphasized that under feel this campus is part of their challenges that confront our com- ence planners. Additional informa- the doctrine "the state has both the community, so it's structured to munities today." This body of tion on the rescheduled conference reach out and draw people in. It's authority and duty to preserve the authority, to which they refer to as will be published later in the year. rights of present and future genera- "hale," is prescribed by traditional designed to commit ourselves to the For information on the confer- tions in the waters of the state." community." protocol they say precludes makua ence, wri te to First Nations Keynote speaker wi ll be Joseph To help commemorate the occa- and 'opio from speaking in ses- Development Institute at 11917 Sax, professor of environmental sion, eighth graders from the class sions. Rather, they support the Main SL, Fredericksburg, VA of 2006, which will be the school's regulation at the Boalt Hall Law kupuna who work together to reach 22408, call 540-371-56 15 or log on School, V.C. Berkeley, considered fi rst graduating class, will plant an consensus and make decisions to www.firstnations.org the "father of the Public Trust based on discussion. Their ultimate 'ohi 'a lehu a that they air-layered in Doctrine." Guest speaker will be goal is in shaping the formation of sixth grade specifically for this pur- Jan Stevens, chair of the California the Hawaiian nati on. pose. Attorney General's Water Advisory A goal of this conference is to See NEWSBRIEFS on page 16 Group. established 'aha or kupuna councilS: Topics to be addressed as they on each island, to address such relate to the Waiahole decision local issues as natural resources include state and county responsi- (water, land), sacred sites, health bilities; impacts on policy makers, and culture. Island representatives decision maker regulators, would gather periodically at nation- landowners and communities; and al kupuna conferences. how the Public Trust Doctrine is Conference fee is $20 fo r adults administered in Hawai'i. and $10 for those aged 13-17. For Symposium sponsors are the information on airfare and accom- State Department of Health, modations, calI Gina Maikai at 259- . Hawai'i State Coastal Zone 9018. For group reservations, ca1J Management, Office of Planning, Kalei 'Ohi 'a at 921-6870. For gen- Office of Environmental Quality eral conference information, call Control; Department of Land and Kupuna Patty Nishiyama at 808- atural Resources Division of 667-4068, or Makua Tammy Harp Aquatic Resources, the Native at 808-661-4527. Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawai'i's Thousand Friends and KS at Kea'au others. A $ 10 registration fee is payable at the door. For additional In their effort to provide educa- information, calI Bill Tam at 524- tional opportunities to more 1800, Jim Paul at 524-1212, or Hawaiian children statewide, Donna Wong at 262-0682, email Kamehameha Schools has opened a [email protected]. new campus at Kea 'au on Hawai'i

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YOUR HEALTH Health of body, mind and spirit a high priority among ali'i

By Claire Hughes, Dr.P.H.,R.D. property in Makiki to generate support for elder care Department of Health for Hawaiians. Today, the Lunalilo Home is located at Maunalua (Hawai'i Kai). At times, the ali'i acted jointly. David KaHikaua and members of his royal family ur Hawaiian ali'i were extraordinary. Recently, Queen established an organization that founded Lili'uokalaru' 163rd birthday was commemorated with Kapi'olani Home in 1890 to provide women Ocelebrations that memorialized her greatness, , .I with proper health care and treatment before generosity and legacy. Queen Lili 'uokalani possessed the dld and during childbirth. The princes David wisdom and strength of a brave and strong ruler. She also Kawananakoa and Jonah Kiihio Kalaniana' ole had the oftness of an accomplished, talented and deeded the property upon which the facility sat, prolific mu ician and poet, who wrote beautiful to the home for one dollar. Later, Queen lyrics for her compositions. Her music is one of Kapi 'olani bequeathed money to support the her enduring gifts that provides clear insight into Home. In 1984, Kapi'olani Hospital and the her heart and soul. The beauty of her surround- Kauikeolani Children's Hospital merged to form ing , memories, friends and 'ohana, all served the Kapi 'olani Medical Center for Women and as inspiration for her music. Children. Her thoughts and actions were directed first Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop bequeathed and foremost at protecting those who served property to benefit the education and well-being and were loyal to her, especially during the of Hawaiian children. Although education is turnultuou day of the overthrow. In this spirit, the primary gift, this institution provides and Queen Lili 'uokalani bequeathed her lands to assures the healthy development of benefit Hawaiian children who are orphaned or Hawaiian children. The Kamehameha in dire economic straits. The Queen Lili'uokalani Schools is growing, with neighbor island Trust and Children's Center offer assistance and campuses being established that offer many enrichment program to Hawaiian children, educational opportunities to Hawaiian their familie , and communitie . children on their home island. Queen Lili 'uokalani and other Hawaiian ali'i left their The highly visible generosity and lega- wealth in gifts that endure, even after death, for Hawaiians cies of the Hawaiian ali'i are vast. who are rno t in need. Other rulers around the world Hundreds of years after the gifts were perpetuate family wealth. Our ali'i bequeathed property to given, they provide health care and services assure that particular needs of the Hawaiians would to many Hawaiian children, adults and fami- continue to be served for hundreds of years. Many of these lies. Beyond the actual benefits, our ali'i still ali 'i legacies are concerned with the health 'care of serve as examples of tremendous caring; their modern Hawaiian . Queen Emma and her husband, generosity of spirit is unequaled throughout the Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV, raised the funds world. Their wealth and property were not intended solely needed to build the Queen s Ho pital, now Queen's to benefit their immediate descendents and family, but to Medical Center. The hospital wa chartered for "the relief protect and assist all Hawaiians. How fortunate we are to be of ick and destitute Hawaiians," because Hawaiians of Hawaiians. • that time uccumbed in large numbers to the communicable diseases that were introduced to the islands. Soon after William Lunalilo became ruler of the From top: King Lunalllo, founder of Lunalilo Home for the elderly; Princess Pauahl. founder of Kamehameha Schools for the education Hawaiian kingdom, he created the Lunalilo Trust that direct- of HawaIIans; Queen Kapl'olanl, founder of Kapi'olani Medical ed the creation of building(s) on O'ahu of iron, tone, brick Center for Women and Children; and Queen Llli 'uokalanl, benefac- and fireproof material for the accommodation of poor, destitute and tor of the Queen Llli 'uokalanl Children's Center. infirm Hawaiians, giving preference to old people. King Lunalilo left Images: Guava Graphics; composite: Michael McDonald.

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(coconut fiber). The Leeward coast Thurs., Oct. 4-Sun., Oct:. 7 - Theatre. $18. For information, artist presents mo'olelo depicting call 528-0506. central themes of oneness and spiri- Maui County Fair tual connection between all the Sun., Oct. 7 - world's people with Sophia, the The longest-runni ng fair in Mother God principle, and the envi- Hawai'i features a parade, rides, Family Sunday ronment. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; games, exhibits and entertainment Island Style 10 a.m.-3 p.m. , Sun. Ho'omaluhia day and night. Orchidland offers Botanical Gardens Gallery, huge floral displays by Maui's Enjoy extensive coll ections of Kane'ohe. To arrange Friday school orchid society. Other attractions Hawaiian natural and cultural histo- tours, call the artist at 668-2064. include horticulture and homemak- ry, and see the museum's latest For information on Ho' omaluhia ers exhibits, a healthy baby contest, exhibit, "Color Play: Exploring the Pearl Makasobe's "Ke Anuenue will livestock, arts and crafts and an be on display this month at Ho'oma- Botanical Gardens, call 233-7323. Art and Science of Color." 9 a.m.-5 luhia. array of island foods. 4:30 p. m. p.m. $3 for kama'aina, $10 for a Maui War Memorial Complex. For family of four. Bishop Museum. For Tues., Oct:. 2-Tues., Oct. 30- information, call 808-242-2721. more information, call 848-4160. Ho'omaluhia Park Art Thurs., Od. 4 - Fri., Oct. 5 - Exhibit Kaua' i Aloha Festivals Thurs., Oct:. 11-Sun., Oct. 14 - Kamau Pono "Blessed Be the Mother, 0 Holy Aloha Festivals Kaua'i kicks off 62nd Orchid Show Sophia" is Pearl Pualani Ling with special opening ceremonies Kumu Hula Tony Conjugacion and Plant Sale Makasobe's first solo art exhibit and bles ing of the fe tivals and and Halau Na Wainohia present a and features interpretative petro- Royal Court at the Hyatt Regency night of music and hula, a benefit The Honolulu Orchid Society glyph de igns hand-painted with Kaua ' i, Seaview Terrace, 4 p.m. For for Conjugacion's Honolulu- Inc. presents its annual fund raiser water-based inks on 'a ' aniu information, call 808-245-8508. based halau. 7 p.m . Hawai'i plant extravaganza, this year titled,

SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURE 'Ikuwa marks Makahiki tribute to Lana By Manu Boyd a four-month season dedicated to Lono, the god beam was attached a long piece of white kapa of the harvest, agriculture and peace. made from a legendary wauke (mulberry) plant avida Malo's "Ka Mo 'olelo Hawai'i" Annual 'auhau or tributes to the akua and the that grew at Kiiloli in Kona. Lei hulu (feather lei) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life- ali'i were collected during this season. Any kind were suspended from the cross pole, and, some- D ways of the ancients. The details given as of work, especially fi shing and farming, was dis- times, the carcasses of ka 'upu (albatross) birds. to how our kupuna viewed their world and carried allowed. The wor- No flesh - skin and feathers only. The wooden out their roles in society are impressive. Their ship of other ki ' i cross of the image would be consecrated with sense of time was measured in lunar cycles, each akua (images) was coconut oil. The assembling of this seasonal day a specific name correlating to the phase of also forbidden, image was called ku' ikepa. the moon. Certain nights were kapu to each of the although food offer- Lonomakua was carried by an "amo akua," a four major akua: Kane, Kii, Lono and Kanaloa, ings could be made. highly honored position. The eyes of the po'o and dictated behaviors and appropriate tasks. On the night of image faced behind as the amo akua and accom- The month of 'Ikuwa most closely correlates 'Olepau, "Lonomakua," panying chiefl y party moved ahead. Appropriate with October, says Malo, but variations based on the makahiki god, offering to the akua were feathers of the '0'0, individuals and different island traditions was assembled. A mamo and 'i 'iwi birds which were greatly val- occurred. Meaning "loud roar," 'Ikuwa brings to 12-foot staff was ued. Hogs and white kapa were also accepted. mind an old saying. '''0 'Ikuwa i poha ko 'ele'ele, crossed near the top Gifts of pa'i 'ai or hard poi were offered to the 'ikuwa ke kai, 'ikuwa ka hekili, 'ikuwa ka manu" with a shorter piece, akua carrier, who again figured prominently at (,Ikuwa is the month when storms arise, the sea little was written about these and a po '0 (head) the finish of the tax collections, lavishly fed roars, thunder claps and the birds cause a din). priestly masks made of an image was affixed at mai 'a, niu, kiilolo and 'awa by the ali 'i. This act ipu, 'ukl grass and kapa. seen the top of the main 'Ikuwa marked the beginning of the Makahiki, during the makahikl In 1778. staff. To the cross See MAKAHIKI on page 19 » 3 •

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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: "Alone in IZ Teresa Bright: " Lei Ana" - A trio of Brimstone: " Brimstone" - Kahi The Kahauanu Lake Singers: .. No Mele World' - The production genius and Frank Hewett originals dot this family- Fernandez and Ka'iana Ako debut 'Auhau" - Kamehameha I and Mary artistry of the Mountain Apple style project with a really funny rendi- their well-produced CD with reggae Kawena POku 'i, two outstanding Company's Jon de Mello brings us tion of • The Cock-eyed Mayor of flair with mostly originals and a new Hawaiians, are honored on this two- intimate moments with Braddah Iz Kaunakakar featuring Frank B. rendition of Leo Akana's 'Cane Fire: song CD produced by Hula Records. four years after his passing. Shaner. Produced by Tropical Music. Produced by Hobo House on the Hill.

"A Halloween Harvest of Orchids." worship service will beheld at Hana. For information 808-248- Activities include demonstrations Kawaiaha'o Church. Named by on general orchid culture, Japanese Queen Lili 'uokalani as heir to the ikebana flower arranging, bonsai throne, she was the daughter of Wed., Oct. 31 demonstrations and exhibit. 2-9 Princess Likelike and O 'ahu Street Treat at p.m., (Oct. 11); 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Oct. Governor A.S. Cleghorn. 10:30 12-13); 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Oct. 14). a.m.-noon. For information, call Bishop Museum Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. 532-6310. Free. For information, call 455- Hundreds of costumed keiki and 7541. Oct. 20- their parents head to Bishop Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Museum for an evening treats and Sat., Oct. 1 3 - Halloween fun. "Spooky Houses" 'Aha Mele IV Princess Ka'iulani. born Oct. 16, 1875 clean-up built by students of the D.H. School of Architecture will delight the For information, calJ 595-6291 Join the ongoing volunteer effort whole family. 5:30-8:30 p.m. For Halau 0 ke 'A 'ali 'i Kii Makani to maintain Kawa'ewa'e, an ancient information, call 847-3511. • marks it fourth anniversary with a luakini in Kane'ohe. Be prepared concert of hul a and mu ic at the his- Sat., Oct. 13 - for a short uphill hike. Bring water toric Hawai i Theatre in downtown "Eo e Emalani i Alaka'i" and a snack. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meet Honolulu. Performing with the at the end of Upalu St. off Namoku. halau will be Ho okena, Halau Na Hui 0 Laka and the Koke'e For information, call 235-1088. KWO CALENDAR Kamalei, and from Hilo, Kahikina. Natural History Museum present 7 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. $25, $20. their 13th annual tribute to Queen Sat., Oct. 20-Sat., Oct 27- Di scount for kupuna and tudents. Emma' hi storic trek to Alaka'i Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA Order ticket by phone at 528-0506. Swamp in 1872. Activities include Aloha Festivals accepts information on special music, hula performance and craft Celebration at Hana events throughout the islands that Oct. 13- displays and demonstrations. 10 are of interest to the Hawaiian a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kanaloahuluhulu A Day at Queen Emma Start the celebration with ' the community. Fund-raisers, l:!,enefit Meadow, Koke'e State Park. Free. entire town participating in a parade concerts, cultural activities, sports Summer Palace For information, call 808-335-9975. een nowhere else, shoreline and events and the like are what we'd boat fishing tournament plus games, Like to help you promote. Send Sponsored by the Daughters of Oct 14- a talent show, Makahiki sports, information and color photos to Hawai 'i, this festival includes the Ali'i Sunday at golf, floral and lei show, family best Hawaiian mu sic, hula, food potluck picnics and Hawaiian-style Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA booths, crafts, lei, homemade delec- Kawaiaha'o Church entertainment. The week comes to a 711 Kapi'olani Blvd., Ste. 500 table and palace tours. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Iii close with a 'au at Hana Bay. Honolulu, ill 96813-5249 Hanaiakamalma, 2913 Pali Hwy. In honor of Princess Ka'iulani, a Week-long events held throughout

ISLAND MUSIC SCENE 'Kamakele' is about kanikapila, Kona style

By Manu Boyd choice is the 'ukulele. His incidentally, took top honors in the brand of music is "leo 2001 falsetto contest won by Ka'ili- hey say that when Hawaiians li ve away ki 'eki 'e," the fa lsetto wai two years earlier. The mele from home, they grow to appreciate the genre that has experi- acknowledges three generations who T island and their culture so much more. enced a groundswell of bear the name Kamakele, whose That appears to be the case with Kona-born interest over the past ancestral roots are in Kona. "Bulla" Ka'iliwai, whose fa ther's military career decade. Among composers of new material look the Ka'iliwai 'ohana to California, Missouri 1997 was pivotal in on the project are Ka 'iliwai, and Germany. Eventually returning to Kona, he Ka 'iliwai's musical Kealoha 'aina Simeona, Kalani graduated from Konawaena High School 1993, career, when he made Meinecke and Kehau Tamure. Standards oddly with a Midwestern twang, but his thirst for his second appearance such as Bina Mossman's '''Ano'i Pua" things Hawaiians continued to grow. at the Clyde "Kindy" and Rose Peters' Kona favorite, Bulla eventually joined Kii Kanaka Kaua 0 Sproat Storytelling "Honaunau Piika," give the debut project Kona, the halau of Kumu Hula Jay-Jay Akiona, Falsetto Singing Contest carrying away with a feeling of familiarity. serving as an alaka 'i or lead dancer. When the him the first-place trophy. That prize also includ- As the cultural assistant at the Aston Keauhou troupe debuted at the Merrie Monarch Festival in ed a recording project, thanks to the generosity . Beach Resort, Ka ' iliwai has the opportunity to the late '90's Ka'iliwai was a part of the award- and full-fledged falsetto support of Don share his rich heritage with malihini each day. winning line. McDiarmid Jr.'s Hula Records. With a foundation in hula, chant, composition He credits hi s grandfather, slack-key master A mele inoa or name chant for "Kamakele" and falsetto, "Bulla" Kamakele Ka'iliwai has a Raymond Kane, for hi s interest and aptitude in opens the CD, composed and performed by bright future in the business, and should continue Hawaiian mu sic, although his instrument of Lopaka Santiago of Halau 0 Kekuhi. Santiago, to make Kona proud. • Rowena Akana Hawaiians disappointed again by state courts

Trustee, At-large

he Hawai'i Supreme Court never wanted to pay Hawaiians for The court can and This is the second time this court has recently announced a any ceded lands. So he used the has thrown the ball to someone Tdecision invalidating state federal government as an excuse should uphold use of else when they had to make a diffi- law which gives 20 percent of the not to pay. Now the Supreme Court cult decision regarding Hawaiians. revenues from the airport to the of Hawai ' i has used the same ceded land revenues for The first time was when they were Native Hawaiians as managed by excuse not to pay the Hawaiians. the betterment of native being criticized for the selection the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in The court had five years to make a process of the Bishop Estate trust. They base their decision on decision. When they finally did, Hawaiians as it is Trustees. Instead of holding their the fact that the state law is in con- they threw the ball back to the leg- ground, they threw the ball to the flict with a federal law prohibiting islature. No one asked them to provided for in the state Probate Court. the use of airport monies for uses repeal the law. The question was constitution. The court is an appointed other than those directly connected whether or not OHA was entitled to body-under the Governor and the to the airport. revenues on the airport lands as State Legislature, both of which OHA's dispute was never over they are ceded lands. Even the are controlled by a majority party. being paid out of airport funds. federal government understands the legislature to decide. The court This is precisely the type of deci- This governor knew full well that paying rent for the use of lands. could have decided that revenues sion that cries out for an elected the federal government would say This court is abdicating its equaling the revenues due from the judiciary. This is a setback for the that we could not be paid from responsibility in the name of poli- ceded lands of the airport should native Hawaiians who are strug- federal funds when he asked the tics. The court can and should come from another place such as gling to turn their situation around question. The point is, the airport is uphold use of ceded land revenues the general fund. Instead, the court against the tide of power and on ceded lands and the governor for the betterment of native invalidated the airport revenues and politics in this State. This latest should have found other funds to Hawaiians as it is provided for in handed the decision as to how best decision by the Hawaii Supreme pay the debt to the Hawaiian peo- the state constitution. It is a consti- to protect the financial interests of Court makes my point. • ple. The truth is that the governor tutional mandate - not one left for native Hawaiians to the legislature.

Haunani Apoliona, MSW Follow-up on ceded lands inventory is critical

Trustee, At-large

loha mai no e nil 'oiwi 0 to study the use and distribution Department of Accounting and bers of the Legislature, OHA, and Hawai ' i. This lith KWO of revenues from ceded lands." In General Services." the governor's office. The joint A article in a series of 48 con- Report 86- 17, Final Report on the It was stated that, "in some cases, committee was tasked with studying tinues from last month's article in Public land trust, the Auditor notes for a parcel without a title history, and making recommendations on highlighting issues and efforts relat- "that the public land trust contained -the department used the title history issues relating to the public land ed to the Public Land Trust and public lands as well as ceded lands" of surrounding properties to assi st trust. The land department issued an creation of a land inventory. In and that "there were some ceded in determining the hi story of the RFP, held a pre-selection confer- Report No. 79-1, Financial Audit of and public lands that are not part of land in question. In other cases, the ence but did not select a consultant the Department of Land and Natural the public land trust." Survey maps department applied a majority rule to conduct the project because "the Resources, the state auditor "had and title searches of a portion of the to classify a piece of land with joint committee failed to agree found that the department had not state's airport and harbor were mixed ceded or non-ceded status. A on the date of origination fo r title developed a comprehensive inve n- included but lacked analysis of all parcel was classified as ceded if the histories." tory of public lands, nor distin- ceded lands due to time and percentage of ceded lands identified In 2000, Act 125, enacted by the guished ceded lands from non- resource limits. Report 86-17 also in the parcel was greater than the Legislature, directed the Auditor to ceded lands." The department noted that the DLNR (land depart- non-ceded portion. Similarly, a initiate and coordinate all efforts developed a computerized listing of ment) inventory of public lands had parcel containing a majority of non- to establish a public land trust all public lands in 1982, in response inaccuracies. It noted that invento- ceded lands was classified as information system, requiring that to the report. However, in a recent ry was based on "outdated tax maps non-ceded. While the land depart- the information system include an report by the state auditor it is and executive orders and confusing ment identified about 30 parcels inventory of the public land trust noted, "due to lack of maintenance and inconsistent land transfer docu- classified in this manner, it did not and requiring the auditor to submit and upkeep, the computerized list is ments". Report 86-1 7 furthered maintain a li st of these parcels." a progress report to the 2001 now outdated and inaccurate." noted that "department practices In 1997, Act 329 was enacted Legislature outlining "necessary Last month's article referenced created inconsistencies," and "the requiring the DLNR to "complete a tasks to complete the public land the 1982 Legislature's enactment of land department traced title hi sto- comprehensive inventory database trust information system and inven- Act 121 "requiring the auditor to ries of parcels primarily from exec- of all lands subject to section 5(f) of tory." He mo ' olelo lo'ihi no e (1) complete the inventory, (2) to utive orders and files within the the Admission Act." The depart- ho 'omau ' ia ana i ka mahina a'e. study the numerous legal and fiscal department and from survey ment coordinated efforts with a (To be continued.) • issues relating to the use of land (3) maps and documents from the joint committee made up of mem- The fate of the twisted 'ohi'a Colette Machado

Trustee, Moloka'j and Lana 'j

he truggle for Hawaiian Have you ever noticed homes are aesthetically pleasing and some- The trappings of these introduced elf-determination is like the decorated with twisted 'ohi 'a posts. times mistaken for beautiful native cultures create socio-political T endemic 'ohi 'a trees that How did the logs get so twisted? flora. The foreign vines use their dilemmas that suffocate our cultural flouri h in Hawai 'i. It is a strong, They twist because of the native appearance to evade detection while values. Many Hawaiians are cap- vibrant tree that takes root and 'ie'ie and foreign weed-like vines destroying the 'ohi 'a's foundation. tured by money, greed and political thrive from mountains to sea, from called miconia and banana polka. power. In our desperation, we grasp rain fore t to volcanic desert. The Both the 'ie'ie and non-native vines Hawaiians are onto false images and ideas of an tree's wood i turdy, and displays a utilize the secure and tall trunk of "aloha spirit" created by an "advan- beauty found nowhere else in the the 'ohi 'a to pull themselves to the subjected to an tageous" tourist industry. The State world. The ohi ' a reveals the wis- sun light for nourishment. The avalanche of foreign Court has fertilized and dom of a thousand generations and vines take advantage of the tree and nurtured the growth of these vines i the traditional fou ndation for our wrap themselves tightly around its itlfluences. The trappings of destruction in their recent opin- halau and homes. base. ion against OHA's claims for ceded The 'ohi 'a is a symbol of our The native 'ie'ie and 'ohi'a grow of these introduced lands revenues. identity. Our rich heritage and together. The 'ie'ie slowly, causes cultures create socio- OHA has pl ayed "the game" for vibrant culture are a strong founda- the the ohi 'a to twist but allows the too long. Our ignorance blinds us tion. We flourish a survivors of tree to maintain its energy and reach political dilemmas that from our true purpose. Our founda- disease, warfare, colonization and its full growth potential. The 'ohi 'a tion is decaying and Hawaiians find betrayal. Our beauty is remarkable and 'ie'ie have developed a mutual , suffocate our cultural it difficult to see the dim li ghts that and is shown through the wisdom of kinship where they utilize their . values. Many Hawaiians still shine. Still, we have a choice. our kupuna, the guidance of our strengths to sustain life. The non- We can choose to allow the land, makua and the bright eye of our native vine are quite the opposite. are captured by monejj our well being, and culture to be keiki. Like the 'ohi 'a, we ve over- on-native vines invade the ho t overcome with greed, fear and come the adversity of this changing tree merciles Iy. As the non-native greed and political games? We could give in to environment. vines make their way up the tree, political power. the influences of the foreign vines However, there are times when they gradually strangle the trunk that choke out our nation. the 'ohi 'a doe not grow well impairing the tree's growth. Once Or, we can follow the lesson of becoming twisted, altered, threat- the weedy vine reach the top of the Once the 'ohi 'a i no longer useful, the 'ie'ie, find a balance so our peo- ened and destroyed. Understanding tree, the 'ohi 'a is choked from the the vine move to another tree and ple, culture and land can grow with the 'ohi'a's plight can help us better sunlight and dies. repeat the destruction. mutual respect and aloha. • perpetuate our culture, malama the The banana polka and miconia Hawaiians are subjected to an land and be self-determining. weeds are deceiving because they avalanche of foreign influences.

A first milestone Charles Ota

Trustee, Mauj

t the Sept. 6 OHA board Sept. 6. is a step in the direction of replacement of homes that are in Which means there is flexibility to meeting, a majority vote helping to solve the long standing need of costly repairs where contain costs. A wa ca 1 for OHA to engage replacement makes sense. A valuable component to the con- in home con truction. There has I have always felt that The board action is truly a mile- struction is that Alu Like can partic- I't)'een a need for affordable housing stone, where OHA will enter a new ipate and in the process train for many year.. Much home con- because there are hUDr field to serve its constituents. And Hawaiians in construction work or struction today is expensive and dreds of qualified possibly the most important, which create job opportunities. This is a nearly out of reach for first time is housing. Or the largest invest- true joint venture with DHHL home buyers. And there is a waiting Hawaiians who have ment many fami li es will make in lands, Alu Like labor and at least list on the DHHL application list been awarded building their lifetimes. OHA funding working together for running into the thousands, like It was my privilege to request that the community benefit. 19,000 applicants. In addition there lots but are unable to our staff go to see first hand the Most important is that OHA par- are thou and of more Hawaiians build that a new operating home manufacturers in ticipation may help its financial who do not qualify, and who are approach is necessary California and have them report position, or rather than depend on also in need. The record reflects back that the completed homes only its volatile investment portfo- that Hawaiians have multi-genera- to home building. The were indeed quality and affordable, lio, may furnish homes to anyone tion families living in households to board action of Sept. 6. and as qualified housing under fed- who wishes to have an affordable an extent greater than in the popula- eral codes and complying with fed- home. tion a a whole. This board action is a step in the direction eral loan requirements. The manufactured homes use will help where help is greatly of helping to solve Affordable, means about $50 per materials resistant to the scourge of needed across the broad spectrum. the long standing need square foot of construction, Hawai 'i, termites. And all of the I have always felt that because although these manufactured homes plumbing and wiring is installed there are hundreds of qualified for housing. maybe delivered with less or more into the components of the house Hawaiian who have been awarded special appointments or do-it-your- during manufacture which helps to building lots but are unable to build self finishing. Only the main frame reduce costs and makes the delivery that a new approach is necessary to need for housing. Not only for new can be delivered to a lot if desired, price so reasonable. • home building. The board action of construction but in many cases for to be completed by volunteer labor. IH) SIN E S SIN H ;\ \;\/ ;\ I ' I

seems to me when I look back, one door opened, and then the next, and the next," she explained. "It has been fun for me," Inaba said. "My joy is providing jobs and a nice salary for local pilots so they don't have to go to the Mainland to build time on their licenses." With nine pilots on the roster as well as herself, she can safely say that they are clocking up hours while entertaining plenty of passengers. An Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund business loan of $75,000 paid for Inaba's second airplane purchase in January 2000. While she nearly qualified for a First Hawaiian Bank business loan, Inaba was relieved to have had the opportunity to finance this plane with OHA's low-interest rates. "Thanks to OHA my numbers are better today, because I Kawehllnaba. owner of Mokulele Flight service at KeOhole Airport. with one of her four aircraft. Pholo: Collrlono Kearns. was able to buy a third plane with financing from Textron Financial, and I am bankable now," she explained. With a staff of 18, Inaba no longer takes to the Aircraft tour company grows air in her planes. She prefers to manage the oper- ation from the ground where her talents are con- stantly betng challenged. "I run into a lot of its Kona fleet with OHA loan brick walls. I'm glad that I have, because it has made me stronger. I go into survivor mode," she which means she is authorized to take passengers said. Just three weeks ago, she had an Aloha By Caitriona Kearns up in the air for hire. She bought her first airplane Airlines baggage cart run into one of her planes in 1996 while she had a part-time flight instruc- after they had just finish'ed repairs on the whole n Kona and at visitor activity desks around tion business. Today, she has a fleet of four back. Hawai'i, Mokulele Flight Service sales repre- planes that give two-hour tours of the island to Inaba's philosophy is to have reasonable expec- I sentatives in black and white checkered pala- couples or small groups. "I never imagined tations of her business. She has found her ka uniforms make daily calls to keep the visitor myself being the largest fixed winger carrier on approach rewarding because she does not feel industry abreast of their company's aircraft tour this island," Inaba said. One thing led to another frustrated, as she can easily achieve the next step business. It is this attention to customer relations and she has outpaced hefcompetitors on Hawai'i. she takes, whether it be the purchase of a new and having enough employees to pound the pave- When Inaba first got her flight instructor cer- plane or an expansion in Hilo. Helping her keep ment servicing passenger contracts that Kawehi tificate in 1994, she was working as a customer her energy focused on the business is her husband Inaba attributes to the success of her tour busi- service agent for Aloha Airlines and doing flight and extended family who have encouraged and ness. in truction on the side. Quickly, she realized that supported her tremendously. However, she Inaba is the only ative Hawaiian woman in she wanted to diversify and started working knows not to push her husband too far. "I have to the U.S. who owns and operates a Federal towards an air carrier certificate that allowed her remember not to talk about the company all the Aviation Administration Part 135 operation, to take passengers on tours and charters. "It time," she smiled. •

H6koli'a luxury golf construction IN THE ROUGH: stymied by state and court order

By Naomi Sodetani of the pu'u' they don't understand," said Kona Councilman J. Curtis he Holctili 'a luxury golf sub- Tyler III, who also is a lineal division is gouging into Pu 'u des.cendant of kiipuna buried in the T Ohau, a royal burial preserve project area. where Kama 'eokalani, grandmother Prompted by constituents' com- of King David Kalakaua and Queen plaints about the building, Tyler Lili ' uokalani, is buried. investigated the matter during a site On Sept. 19, the Department of visit with state Big Island archaeol- Land and Natural Resources 'Jj ogist Marc Smith and Ka'iana ordered Oceanside 1250 Partners to Markell, who heads the Burial Sites immediately "cease and desist" all 5" Program. "We all were appalled, building activity. The entire pu 'u really shocked to find that many was declared off-limits in a 1999 archaeological markers that burial treatment plan forged by the appeared to be burial mounds and developer, the Hawai'i Island Burial platforms" were plainly observable, Council and DLNR. . AT THE BASE OF PU'U OHAU. The developer and project foes disagree as to where but were absent from Oceanside the base of the pu'u begins. The DLNR ordered Oceanside 1250 to stop all build- 1250's archaeological survey, the The plan also required the build- Ing In the area encompassing the ancient royal burial preserve . . ing of a six-foot rock wall around councilman said. the base of the pu 'u "to provide ity in that area," Coloma-Agaran approved, conservation boundaries "There is a pono way to do a pro- perpetual protection to this signifi- wrote. were redrawn apparently to accom- ject and it's very simple," Tyler cant historic site" and avoid "the In a June KWO interview, modate the 2nd fairway, golf cart said. "Certain representations were possibility of burial site distur- DeFries had stated, "We are build- paths, sand and water traps and made. You said this is what you'd bance," DLNR chairperson Gilbert ing a six-foot wall around the pu'u. house lots in prohibited areas. do - so do it." S. Coloma-Agaran wrote to John No house sites are located on Pu 'u Acknowledging "serious dis- Karin Shaw, Hokiili 'a communi- DeFries, Oceanside 1250 president Ohau or inside the conservation agreement as to what constitutes the cations director, said that the devel- and general manager. "To date, the boundaries. Lots 26-29 are adja- base of Pu 'u Ohau," Coloma- oper is ' working closely with construction of this wall has not cent to the pu 'u and adjacent to the Agaran said that the pu 'u is "the descendants, the Hawai'i Island occurred." conservation area." Oceanside's physical feature associated with Burial Council and state Burial Moreover, "there are existing res- building plans show the presence of increasing elevations and not Sites Program "to assure that the idential lots located on a physical four luxury homes at the 70-foot defined by the boundary of the con- utmost care and respect is afforded portion of the pu 'u and that there elevation. servation zone." has been some recent clearing activ- After the burial plan was "I don't know which part of 'base See HOKOU'A on page 15

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THE WORLD'S FIRST HULA OPERA DEBUTS 'Holo Mai Pele' erupts on national TV

By Naomi Sodetani lava; the tactile signs of gods· alive in nature's elemental forces. hen the dancers of Halau "Our purpose was to take hula up o Kekuhi premiered the to a different level," says Kanahele. W hula epic, "Holo Mai "People often look at hula as strict- Pele" on Maui in 1995, their audi- ly entertainment, even frivolous. ence knew they had witnessed more We wanted to show the public hula than an arts event of searing beauty from a different place - hula that's and volcanic emotional intensity. very serious and very spiritual; very ever before had hula kahiko deeply connected to many genera- been presented so powerfully, in tions of history and nature." such an elegant, modern theatrical Edith Kanaka'ole - whose name context. Native Hawaiian myths, graces the stadium where Hilo's traditional and original dances and Merrie Monarch Festival hula com- chant were woven into a three-hour petition is held - was a gifted drama marked by such virtuosity of chanter and scholar honored as a performance, sumptuous staging '''Living Treasure of Hawai 'i." and costumes that critics hailed it as When she died in 1979, the sisters the world's first "hula opera." inherited the halau she founded and ow a filmed version of that cul- also manage the Edith Kanaka'ole tural watershed will be broadcast Foundation that presents cultural nationally on the prestigious PBS workshops and funds Hawaiian anthology, "Great Performance" studies scholarships. on Hawai'i Public Television on The Hillau 0 Kekuhi is recog- Oct. 10 and Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. nized as one of the major arteries in "Holo Mai Pele" is the saga of the body of hula tradition, with cen- two iter goddesses Pele and turies of cultural knowledge borne Hi 'iaka, and the latter's heroic jour- within the seven-generation troupe. The hillau 's unique ' aiha 'a ney to bring back Pele's lover from ANCIENT ARTFORM MEETS NEW. the world of the dead. In the end, Catherine Tatge and Pua Kanahele approach dances low to the ground, the iter ' bond combu ts in a fiery (left) capture the virtuosity of the seven- its bent-knee stance drawing power convulsion of jeaIou y and rage. As generation Halau 0 Kekuhl on film. from the earth. All the while, compelling and poetic as any of the dancers chant vigorously in a bom- great epics of Western literature, the wrote," says Milhealani Dudoit, bastic, dramatic style. dance depicts the eternal truggle of who wrote the film's narration and Three generations of family per- de truction and renewal. subtitles for elected chant pas- form in "Holo Mai Pele," including "Holo Mai Pele" is the brain child sages. Dudoit is the founder and Kanaka'ole and Kanahele. "For us, of the Hilo-based halau's co-artistic editor of 'Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian hula is more than an art form - it's directors, Pualani Kanaka 'ole Journal, the first literary journal a lifestyle, it's our history, it's Kanahele and Nillani Kanaka'ole, integrity of the work?" written and staffed by Native nature, it's our land. There is no daughters of the late kumu hula, Filmmaker Catherine Tatge, who Hawaiians. separation," Kanahele says. "Hula Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole." had produced many dance programs A beautiful film results from and chanting are the wellspring of In 1997, after touring the stage for the PBS series, knew nothing three years of intense creative who We are as a people." drama through the i land, the sisters about Hawaiian culture. But, guid- collaboration; a powerful meshing were broached with the idea of ed by the sisters, she rose to the of minds and cultures. "Holo Mai filming it for television. "We want- momentous challenge of rendering Pele" offers viewers a rare glimpse "Holo Mai Pele" airs on "Great ed to hare it with a broader audi- its ancient essence in a modern of kahiko as the ancients danced it: Performances" on Hawai'i Public ence," Kanaka 'ole says. "But we medium. with fierce guttural voicings and Television (KHET, Ch. 10111) on wondered, how do we condense it to "Hawaiian literature is as rich and primal, carnal movements that con- Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. with a repeat on one hour and maintain the cu ltural complex as anything Shakespeare jure the crackling and rumbling of Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. •

HOKOU'A from page 14. Fourth an nual concert presented by Ha/au 0 ke Ala/iIi KG Makani to nil iwi kupuna. We respect and are complying with the rulings of the and Kumu Hula Manu Boyd

court, and we are certainly in full agreement with the spirit of the rulings: , that nil iwi kupuna and kanaka maoli cultural sites be protected." Saturday, October 13, 2001 In Augu ,t, Judge Ronald Ibarra slapped Oceanside 1250 with a court ;The(ltre, 7 p.m.

order that forced the developer to rebury unearthed remains in place and to , , rebuild a 1,000 year old stone ala loa disassembled during construction. As e/e IV '; 5 years of pre time, this work has not been completed. 1 , HO'OKENA Project foes, including the Protect Keopuka 'Ohana, have filed a lawsuit pushing for the redesign of the project to protect offshore waters, stop bur- ", ial de ecration and restore historic sites damaged during construction. The 'HALALJ NA,KAMALEI plaintiff assert that over 100 burial sites were disturbed since the project began in 1999, while DeFries maintains that less than 10 sets of bones were and from Hila ... moved. The trial will begin Nov. 27. Oceanside declined to give details about burials unearthed in Pu 'u Ohau KAHIKINA and elsewhere on the project site. "We feel it would be inappropriate to comment out of respect for the lineal and cultural descendants," Shaw said. "' $20, $25 Charge tickets by phone at KWO publications editor Naomi Sodetani is married to Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation attorney Alan Murakami, who represents Protect 528-0506 Keopuka 'Ohana plaintiffs. • Directory of community service agencies

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Kaaa - On April 14, an 'ohana Gai l Pilialoha Kailimai Kaapuni on (w) who married Keone Kalama. Koko/Pu'u - We are seeking reunion will be held at Poka'i Bay the Big Island at 963-6805 or Also seeking descendants from the information to update our family Beach Park, 9 a. m.-5 p.m. Fliers Wendy Kailimai Nagareda at 963- marriage of Kahuhu Kealoha (k) genealogy. My grandmother is with more details are fo rthcoming. 6119 or email gkaapuni@ flex.com and Koa Ka 'ahanui (w) on Sept. Annie Pu 'u of Maui and her parents For information, call Jeanne or nagas @flex.com. 1869. If you have information, are Joe Pu 'u from Maui and Hoano Kahanaoi at 668-7911 . please call Kekoa Wong at 394- Koko from the Big Island. They 9415 or 351 -7941 (c), or email resided in Peahi, Maui. If anyone Isaacs - All descendants of [email protected], Mahalo has any information, contact Matt Kahanaoi-Pomaikai - A barbe- William Kalanikauikaalaneo Isaacs nui. HE kolo ana no ke ewe i ke Euginio at 1707-10 Anapuni St., cue cookout i planned for the and Margaret Maleka Papaikaniau ewe." (descendants of the same Honolulu, HI , 96822, or call 375- 'ohana Sat., Oct. 6, 5-10 p.m., at Broad are invited to attend the ancestors crawl together - seek out 9476 (c), 941-3909 (h), or email Nanankul i Ranch. Enterainment, Isaacs Family Gathering Sat., Oct. one another) [email protected]. keiki activities, genealogy displays 20, at 92-900 Makakilo Drive in and fami ly fun are among activities Makakilo, O'ahu, 10 a.m-4 p.m .. planned. Descendants include We would also like to extend this Kuakahela I Keaka - An 'ohana Kahanaoi, Pomaikai, Adams, invitation to the Hubbell and Broad Koko - The descendants of John reunion is planned for July 5-7, Akana, McCabe, Rowan, Wongs, families who may be interested in Kaha'i Koko and Josephine Kaholo 2002 in Kailua-Kona. Children Jones, Kaho ' ohalahala, Kaopuiki, attending. For information, call Lei are planning a reunion in 2002 on of Kuakahela and Keaka are Cockett, Koanui and more. Please Reis at 668-710 1 or Chery I Ki la at the 'aina at Pukuilua in Hana. We Naiheauhau, Kaaihue, Kealohapauole, come and enj oy. For information, 545-4215 . are asking that the children of Kamau, Kauahi, Malia, Kimona, call Jeanne Kahanaoi at 668-7991. Philomena Kaohe (married to Keau and Wahinelawaia. Flores), Eugene Aukunia, Cecilia Information on descendants of this Kealoha I Kaiewe - We are seek- Kikilia (married to Ah Chan), family is being sought to compile a Kailimai - The descendants of ing de cendants of the Kealoha (k) Christina Kilikina or Emily family genealogy book. Please send William Hoapili Kailimai, Emily and Kaiewe (w) union from Kohala. Emiliana to contact Cecilia Kupau information to Dorcas Hulihe'e Pilialoha Kailimai Kinney and We are al so seeking 'ohana from at 808-248-8076 (Hana) or by writ- Hussey at 45-662 Pii '6hala St., David Keola Kailimai are planning their four kamali ' i: Kahuhu ing to SR55 Hana, HI 96713 ; or Kane'ohe, HI 96744 or by email to a reunion on Hawai 'i ssland, Nov. Kealoha (k), Kekumu Kealoha (k), Cissy at P.O . Box 85 La'ie, HI [email protected]. For addi- 23-24. For more information, call Kahoi Kealoha (k) and Kai Kealoha 96762. tional information, pall 247-3495 .•

OHA FINANCIAL REPORT Fiscal Year to Date June 30, 2001 (unaudited) ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

ASSETS FU NDS ACCOUNT REVENUES GROUPS State general fund appropriations Cash in State Treasury $ 7,878,733 $ 2,519,663 Public land trust Cash in outside accounts 10,141,287 8,261,922 Dividend and interest income Accounts/other receivables 141,496 12,291,936 Native Hawaiian Rights Fund otes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful 15,502,136 135,407 Federal and other grants accounts of $4,483,264 2,210,794 Newspaper ads, donations, other revenues Interest/dividends receivable 2,105,569 71 ,360 Non-imposed fringe benefits loterfund receivable 334,84 1 111,305 Hawaiian Projects Fund Prepaid expenses and ecurity deposits 392,743 771 love tments 324,529,736 TOTAL REVENUES Land/building $ 1,129,242 25603158 Leasehold improvements 538,405 Machinery, equipment, furniture, fix tures 1,446,328 EXPENDITURES Provided for payment of: Current programs: • Vacation benefits/comp time off 495,985 • Board of Trustees $ 6,714,558 • Estimated claims and judgments 460,026 • Administration 4,206,911 • Operating lease rents/capital lease 920,052 • Program Systems 6,168,531 • Hawaiian Rights 1,927,953 TOTAL ASSETS $361,026,541 $4,990,038 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 19,017,953 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ 6,585,205 Liabilities: Due to state $ 110,000 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Accounts/other payables 62 1,266 Realized gain on sale of investments $ (2,595,673) Inter-fund payable $495,985 334,841 Net increase (decrease) in unrealized gain (loss) on investments held (34,133, 119) Vacation benefits/compo time off 882,1 32 Lapse of cash to State General Fund (166,348) Operating lease rents 460,026 Estimated claims and judgments 37,920 Capital lease obligation TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,066,107 $1,876,063 $ (36 895 139)

Fund Equity: Investments in fixed assets EXCESS (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over expenditures and other financing uses $ (30,309,934) Fund balance $3, 11 3,975 • Reserved $ 20,687,124 • Designated 34,108,544 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 390,270,368 • Undesignated 305,164,766 Total Fund Equity $359,960,434 $3,113,975 FUND BALANCE END OF PERIOD $ 359,960,434 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $361,026,541 $4,990,038 r

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Call: 808-595- KAWAIHAE HAWAIIAN HOME· English, Spelling and homework help 7772 for a FREE Evaluation. • W('sl Hawai'i (Kulla) 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 NEWSBRIEFS from page 8 Oral history pieces. The finished vignettes will Phone: 808.329.7368 begin to air on NATV this month. Fax: 808.326.7928 Writers Conference O'ahu residents have an opportu- Journey down under Molok.l'i / Lill.1'i nity to record and preserve stories Do you have a great book idea or Kulana 'Oiwi of old Hawai'i as told by family and This month, a contingent of a draft manuscript and need help in P.O. Box 1717 friends raised in simpler times. Native Hawaiian artisans and per- getting it published? 'Olelo Community Television, formers travels to Australia to per- Kaunakakai, HI 96748 -Whether you are a new or experi- Bishop Museum and the University form in an international indigenous Phone: 808.553.3611 enced writer, the 11 th Honolulu of Hawaii Center for Oral History cultural festival. Fax: 808.553.3968 Writers . Conference is a "great are teaming up in an oral history Noted Native Hawaiian leader, opportunity to discuss your book project designed to preserve memo- cultural practitioner, radio host and K.lll.l'i / Ni'ihau with a professional, and discover ries of Hawai'i. Called "Hali 'a storyteller Charles ' Kauluwehi 3-3100 Kohi6 Hwy., Ste. C4 the trade secrets of how to attract 3n Aloha Hawai'i) (precious memories Maxwell Sr. leads the journey to editor or literary agent," s",ys ' COD- HI 96766-1153 of Hawai'i), the project encourages participate in the "TraclUng Kultja: ference organizer Rich Budnick. - Phone: 808.241.3390 individuals to talk story with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Meet editors and agents who bel Fax: 808.241.3508 elders and record the interviews. Islander Cultural Festival" to be authors get their work in print a'nd The stories, ranging anywhere from held in Canberra, Australia, Oct. learn more about children's books Maui a few minutes to half an hour in 13-21. and self-publishing. length, will be aired on NATV, The group will present kahiko 140 Ho'ohana St., Ste. 206 Featured speakers include John 'Olelo Channel 53, and later (ancient) and 'auana (modern) hula, Kahului, HI 96732 Aherne, the Warner Book editor archived at Bi hop Mu eUffi. arts and crafts work hops, and sto- Phone: 808.243.5219 who worked with Nicholas Sparks, "Storytelling is an activity that rytelling in a cross-cultural sharing Fax: 808.243.5016 the best-selling author of Message builds community," says Lurline with Australia's Aborigine artists in a Bottle, as well as three literary McGregor, 'Olelo president and and other indigenous cultural agents who publish best-selling CEO. "The stories of our parents groups from around the world. books: Wendy Keller of ForthWrite and grandparents, the foods and The National Museum of OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Literary Agency, which represents pastimes they enjoyed, are being Australia is hosting the eight-day Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup lost. These stories of neighbor- festival , which is anticipated to books; Charlotte Gusay of Charlotte hoods, workplaces and lifestyles draw more than 100,000 people. Clyde W. Namu'o ADMINISTRATOR Gusay Literary Agency; and Roger repre ent the mix of culture and Though the group has raised over Jellinek of Jellinek & Murray ethnicities that make up Hawai 'i $22,000 to date, it still needs Literary Agency, Hawai'i's only lit- today." For information, call 'Olelo $ 10,000 to cover travel expenses. Ka Wai O/a 0 OHA Staff erary agency. Jellinek is a former at 834-0007, ext. 128. Project par- Contributions will be tax- editor-in-chief of the New York ticipants are required to take a deductible and will be received by Ryan Mielke Times Publishing Company. Programs and Information Director worksnop at 'Olelo to learn the the Maui nonprofit group Hui 'Ai The event will be held on finer points of interviewing and Pohaku Inc. For more information, Manu Boyd Saturday, Nov. 3 at the University Public Information Specialist/Editor how to operate a video camera. please contact (808) 572-8038 or of Hawai'i Jefferson Hall. There is no charge for the training, [email protected]. Or, log into Michael McDonald Registration is $89, $60 for stu- equipment usage or videotape. The Maxwell's website at www.moole- Publications Specialist dents. For more information, call first class of interviewers has lo.com. • Naomi Sodetani 395-1161 or e-mail [email protected]. already completed the first dozen Publications Editor Caitriona Kearns Media Production Specialist leialoha lono'ae'a PIO Secretary Charles Ogata Moving? Changing your address? Volunteer

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flO tcamGlt) - ....BOllI Ceded Lands at a glance Combined land area of approximately 4 million acres 1795 Kamehameha I conquers O'ahu, secures kingdom. Parcels of land are given to foreign advisors and chiefs loyal to the king. 1819 Kamehameha dies. Kamehameha II upholds his father's land gifts. 1845 Land Commission formed to assess lands given as private property. 1848 Mahele divides lands: King (1.5 million acres), the chiefs (1.5 million acres) and the maka'liinana (I million acres). 1850 Kuleana Land Act authorizes land commission to award fee simple plots to native tenants. Only 26 percent of adult males receive lands due impart to lack of understanding of the concepts of land ownership.

1855 Land commission dissolved, only 29,000 acres of the maka'ainana land share claimed. 1893 Illegal overthrow of Hawaiian government. 1894 Republic government claims title to all crown and government lands. 1898 1.8 million acres ceded to the U.S. upon annexation. 1900 Organic Act confirmed cession of lands. Majority of lands would remain under management of territorial gov- ernment. 1921 188,000 acres of ceded lands designated for use by Hawaiian Homes Commission.

1959 Hawai'i named as 50th state. Admission Act gives control of ceded lands to state. Native Hawaiians named as beneficiaries of Public Land Trust. Federal government controls more than 370,000 acres for parks and military, with 30,000 acres under 65-year lease.

2001 1,4 million acres of ceded land con- trolled by state, managed by the Department of Land an Natural Resources . . Source: OHA-funded PBR study. Information graphic by Michael McDonald I J

COURT from page 1 places the entire question of how much unpaid fees. The case was then OHA Chairman Clayton Hee and is owed to OHA and from where, back appealed to the Hawai ' i Supreme then-Chairwoman Rowena Akana, Tran portation's Inspector General in the laps of State legislators who will Court. were among the di ssenting trustees, found in September 1996 that the take up the issue in 2002. On July IS, 1998, after being urged opposing the vote to end negotiations. approximately $30 million in ceded In 1996, Circuit Judge Daniel G. by the Hawai'i Supreme Court, For his part, Hee told trustees at the land payments made from the Hawai ' i Heely ruled in OHA VS. State of Governor Ben Cayetano, on behalf of Sept. 18 OHA Board reorganization Airport Revenue Fund were not in Hawai 'i that the state, as trustee of the the state, and then-Board of Trustees that his immediate concern is to meet compliance with the law. The Public Land Trust, was not paying a Chairperson Frenchy DeSoto, on with Governor Cayetano and other Forgi ene s Act, ushered to the legisla- substantial portion of the trust funds behalf of OHA, formally agreed to Hawai ' i leaders to determine the ti ve fo refront by Sen. Daniel Inouye, mandated to benefit Hawaiians and enter negotiations. state's current position regarding forgave the state of its $30 million debt that OHA is entitled to a 20 percent In April 1999 OHA trustees voted to OHA. Making difficult decisions that to the Hawai 'i Airport Revenue Fund, share of each of the Waikiki Duty-Free end all negotiations with the state of call for compromise, negotiation and money it already paid to OHA as part Shop, public housing, the Hilo Hawai 'i for a settlement in OHA VS. settlement takes what Hee called of it ceded land obligation. Hospital and the interest income from State of Hawai 'i. "political will" and "courage." • The decision by the Supreme Court

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MAKAHIKI from page 10 Limahana makahou new employees at OHA was called "hanaipii." When the tributes of each district were completed, the On Aug. 1, OHA welcomed Gwendolyn Ha, private secretary to "pule hainaki" was chanted removing certain kapu from the Administrator Clyde Namu'o. With 18 years of experience as a clerk to land. The mele, "Ou Kino e Lana i ka Lani," describes the judges in the 1st Circuit Court Judiciary, Ha's organizational skills will be of many body form of Lono in the clouds, and concludes say- great benefit to OHA. x ing, "E kii i ka malo a hiu !" (stand and gi rd your malo for the games). Activities that followed were mokomoko (boxing), Gwendolyn Ha he'e h61ua (holua sledding), no 'a (a stone hiding game) and hula, drawing the masses to enjoy the spectacle of celebra- Dana Hauani'o is tbe Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan, Fund's loan offi- tion. cer who came on board Sept. 5. Her d .perience in comm@fCial banking and Captain Cook's landing at Kealakekua in 1778 occurred loan management, most recently at Bay View Capital In San Francisco, will during the Makabiki. The billowing white sails on his ship's be an asSet to this important OHA program. tee ' masts gave cause for mistaken identity. Throngs paddled out to greet the "floating island," bearing gifts of tribute for Dana Hauani'o Lonomakua. The Kumu Lipo, the cosmogonic genealogy associated with the chief Lonoikamakahihi (Lono at the The Office of Hawaiian Affairs welcomed Jpssie on bqarq 6 as Makahiki season), was chanted in his behalf, but after three secretary to Trustee Linda Dela Cruz. has also thtf legisla- departures and a fourth return outside of Lono's Makahiki ture, the Teamsters Union, and as a A, season, Cook was identified as a kanaka malihini, and after a skirmish, met his fate as a mere mortal. • Jessie Torres f k;pa ma; 'ouk6u -ivelcome! Learnin can be , iI ,

Applications for the 2002-2003 school year are being HAWAI'I accepted for Kamehameha preschools. Kamehameha offers Hamakua (Honoka'a to Pa'auilo) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds programs for three-year-olds at selected sites, and programs Keaukaha (Keaukaha residents) ...... 4-year-olds for four-year-olds in all areas. Children born in 1998 and East Hawai'i (Pa'auilo to Na'alehu) ...... 4-year-olds West Hawai'i (Kohala/Waimea to Honaunau) . .3 & 4-year-olds 1999 may apply. MAUl Q'AHU Central Maui (aLL Maui except for Hana) ...... 4-year-olds Honolulu (Hawai'i Kai to Pearl City) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Paukukalo (Paukukalo residents) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Ko'olaupoko (Waimanalo to Kailua) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Hana (Ke'anae to Kahikinui) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Ko'olauloa (Kane'ohe to Waimea Bay) ...... 4-year-olds Waialua (Waimea Bay to Ka'ena Pt., KAUA'I ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Mililani & Wahiawa) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds Wai'anae Coast (Waipahu to Makaha) ...... 3 & 4-year-olds MOLOKA'I ...... 4-year-olds

For applications call 842-8800 on Q'ahu or 1-800-842-IMUA x8800 from the neighbor islands. For preschool information caLL 842-8887 on Q'ahu or 1-800-842-IMUA x8887 from the neighbor islands. Financial Aid is available. Kamehameha is a non- denominational Protestant Christian school.

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