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Aloha mai ka¯kou, inal justice system? If so, how and why?” OHA has begun. In the past, OHA has supported A collaborative research effort began with the community programs to reduce recidivism rates ver the years there have been a number University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa, Justice Policy and promote wellness, vocational training and of studies conducted concerning the Institute and Georgetown University to employ substance abuse treatment. These agencies and disparate treatment of African Ameri- both quantitative and qualitative research methods organizations include: TJ Mahoney Ka Hale cans in America’s criminal justice to gather valuable information to better understand Ho‘äla Hou No Nä Wähine, Maui Economic system. Though some individuals and address the concerns of our indigenous people. Opportunity Inc., Alu Like Inc., Ho‘omau Ke Oin our community believe that Native Hawaiians The results and recommendations of this study are Ola and many more. We anticipate in moving experience similar treatment in the Hawai‘i criminal needed to initiate policy reform and systemic change and working with systems of law enforcement, justice system, no comprehensive study has been for Hawai‘i. When we advocate and focus on Native and program development at the Women’s Com- conducted to determine or deny that such treatment Hawaiians, we are, in short, advocating for the rest munity Correctional Center. exists. The genesis for a newly released study came of humanity and thus, it is our hope that this report Whether you are Native Hawai- from a desire to know, once and for all, whether will further reach to other indigenous people on the ian or non-Hawaiian, moving Hawaiians are or are not discriminated against in continent and the world. (For more on this report, beyond race or ethnicity, Hawai‘i’s criminal justice system. The Disparate Treatment of Native Hawaiians in the Hawai‘i needs to implement Currently, there are an overwhelming number Criminal Justice System, see pages 4 and 5.) effective and purposeful poli- of Native Hawaiian men and women incarcerated It is clear that when a Native Hawaiian person cies to address incarceration in prison in Hawai‘i and on the continent. Incar- enters the criminal justice system, they serve more at its root core to building a ceration affects not only an individual person, but time in prison and more time on probation than vibrant, healthy nation. everything and everyone connected to them. Fami- other racial or ethnic groups. Native Hawaiians Me ka ‘oia‘i‘o, lies are torn apart, children are left without their are also likely to have their parole revoked and be parents and whole communities are dismantled. returned to prison compared to other racial or ethnic The magnitude and complexity of this problem groups. Coupled with the experiences of pa‘ahao caused considerable attention that led to a collab- included in the pages of this report, it is clear that orative research study that began three years ago. Native Hawaiians are caught in a cycle of imprison- In this groundbreaking study, OHA asked: “Is there ment that is perpetuated across generations. Clyde W. na¯mu‘o disparate treatment of Native Hawaiians in the crim- Although the study is completed, our work at Chief executive officer

Mo‘oMeHeu: Culture Mauli ola: HealtH Clyde W. Na-mu‘o Chief Executive Officer mea o loko tAble oF Contents Stanton K. Enomoto Pa lua breaks ground for early death higher for Chief Operating Officer ‘okakopa | october 2010 | Vol. 27, No. 10 Community Relations marae in Hawai‘i Page 11 Hawaiians than whites, Denise Iseri-Matsubara BY LISA ASAtO Community Relations Director Mo‘olelo Nui: Cover Feature study says Page 6 CommuniCations A dream for a marae in Hawai‘i has BY FrANCINE MurrAY Ed Nishioka at the head of the party Page 14 been brewing for three decades Communications Manager Hawaiian mortality worse for the Lisa Asato BY MELISSA MONIz Communications Specialist youngest, oldest age groups John Matsuzaki opposing party Chairmen find common Native HawaiiaNs at tHe oF tHeir gaMe Communications Specialist ground in improving the lives of Hawaiians Nelson Gaspar spotlight on Hawaiians Filmmaker Communications Specialist Na‘alehu Francine Murray New oHa report: Criminal Communications Specialist at HiFF Page 12 Anthony. Charles Ogata BY KAthY MuNENO, FrANCINE MurrAY Volunteer justice system unfair to AND LISA ASAtO media Relations & messaging Hawaiians Page 5 Lloyd Yonenaka na‘alehu Anthony, noelle Kahanu Media Relations & Messaging BY LISA ASAtO Manager and Heather giugni will showcase Jennifer Armstrong A three-year study finds their works at the Hawai‘i Public Relations Specialist disparities within the state system International Film Festival email/Websites [email protected] | www.OHA.org www.oha.org/kawaiola www.oha.org/kawaiola/loa/ Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: www.NativeHawaiians.com 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. 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All rights reserved. 4 ‘okakopa2010 ‘imi na‘auao www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] reseArCH nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events Perhaps most concerning is the finding uncovered through within the bars the disparate interviews, which included many Native Hawaiians, that pa‘ahao are the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on native often removed, without notice or Hawaiians accumulates at each stage. native Hawaiians are also treatment of native consent to the continent to serve more likely to receive a sentence of incarceration over probation. time. Pa‘ahao were not allowed the opportunity to tell their ‘ohana that 50% hawaiians in the they were being moved to the con- tinent, and some participants in the sentencing- project mentioned that the Depart- related Criminal Justice system ment of Public Safety forcibly 45% outcomes moves people to the continent using 41% a SWAT team. Native Hawaiians 39% 39% make up 41 percent of the approxi- the voices of people most affected. mately 2,000 people that are held 40% Why and how we Using data from the Hawai‘i on the continent. 36% Criminal Justice Data Center, Through the experiences of researchers were able to determine pa‘ahao, it is evident that the crimi- did the report % that the disproportionate impact of nal justice system and incarceration, 35% 33 the criminal justice system accumu- in particular, contributes to the 29% by Amanda Petteruti and lates at each stage of the criminal unraveling of communities, disman- justice process. tling of families and the dilution of nalani takushi To give some perspective, Native culture. Not only are pa‘ahao sepa- 30% Hawaiians comprise approximately rated from community and family 25% ome time ago, OHA noticed 24 percent of the general population while in prison, when they get out % that Native Hawaiians, of Hawai‘i; yet, Native Hawaiians they are cut off from education, jobs 24 similar to African Ameri- account for close to 40 percent of the and housing, all of which are the 25% cans, Hispanics and other prison population. Comparatively, foundations for success and resil- indigenous people on the whites make up approximately iency. Such barriers to reintegrating Scontinent, are disproportionately 23 percent of the general popula- into the community can perpetuate represented in Hawai‘i’s criminal tion and about the same percent of involvement in the criminal justice 20% justice system. people in prison in Hawai‘i. And system for generations to come. In order to determine exactly how Native Hawaiians comprise 27 In addition to laying bare the the criminal justice system affects percent of all arrests, 33 percent of traumas associated with incarcera- 15% Native Hawaiians, how this impact people in pretrial detention and 41 tion, people who participated in this as percent of total hawaiians native is manifested at different points in percent of the people returned to project pointed to the remarkable the system, and why, OHA devel- prison for parole violations. resilience of Native Hawaiians to obation (2000-2009)

oped a collaborative research project Using a multivariate analysis con- overcome adversity and the cultural ole (2009) 10%

including the Justice Policy Institute, trolling for severity of charge, age values that promote positive out- ations (2005-2009) Georgetown University and the Uni- at arrest, race and gender, research- comes. For example, participants

versity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. ers found that Native Hawaiians referred to the strength of community evo C al population (2008) This project – a three-year receive longer prison sentencing and ‘ohana as support mechanisms, ial detention (2009) 5%

research study that resulted in the compared to most ethnic groups. ho‘oponopono as a spiritual process ole R eleases on pa R report The Disparate Treatment of Native Hawaiians are sentenced of “setting things right,” pu‘uhonua RRest (2008) gene R a pRet R admissions to p R admissions to inCaRCeRation (2009) inCaRCeRated (june 30, 2008) R Native Hawaiians in the Criminal to 119 more days in prison than as a place of refuge that allows a pa R Justice System – is unique not only Tongans, 73 more days than Native person to be forgiven, and kuleana 0% in its findings, but also in the com- Americans, and 68 more days that as a means of giving back and help- bined quantitative and qualitative Hispanics. The results of the study ing others to stay out of the criminal Sources: Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring, special methods used to create a rounded also found that whites receive 11 justice system. tabulation from the Hawai‘i Health Survey, Jan. 22, 2010, http://bit.ly/ayBGa8; Hawai‘i picture of the problem and in the fewer days in prison. The criminal justice system not Criminal Justice Data Center, Lydia Seumanu Fuatagavi and Paul Perrone, Crime in Hawai‘i: A community-based participatory A separate analysis, controlling only unfairly affects Native Hawai- Review of Uniform Crime Reports (Honolulu, HI: Attorney General, State of Hawai‘i, 2009), research model used through- for severity of charge, age at arrest, ians, it costs Hawai‘i more than http://bit.ly/awZYos; Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety, 2008 Annual Report, http:// out the project. In addition, OHA race and gender, found that Native $222 million per year. According bit.ly/aCyfrx. Note: Admissions to incarceration or probation are the result of sentencing. assembled an advisory council to Hawaiians are sentenced to longer to the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Admissions to probation do not include instances where a period of incarceration is a condi- address culturally sensitive issues probation terms than every other state spent just over $18,000 per tion of probation. - Illustration: Nelson Gaspar related to pa‘ahao (individuals in racial or ethnic group in Hawai‘i person in prison per year in 2005. prison), their families and their except for Hispanics. On average, That money could be spent instead safety and create stronger com- Institute. Nalani Takushi is the Lead communities. The advisory coun- Japanese people were sentenced on education, mental health ser- munities in the long term.  Researcher-Special Projects in OHA’s cil also assisted in and guided the to 14 fewer days of probation and vices, supportive housing or drug Research Line of Business. project. The project provides data to whites were sentenced to almost 21 treatment, all of which have been Amanda Petteruti is the Asso- pinpoint problems and also elevates fewer days than Native Hawaiians. shown to better promote public ciate Director of the Justice Policy Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 5

FIND IT ONLINE New OHA repOrt: To download the 16-page Executive Summary or the full 100-page report, visit www.oha. nAtive hAWAiiAns org/disparatetreatment. Clyde Na¯mu‘o Dr. Kamana‘opono suFFer dispArities Crabbe

The Disparate Treatment of Native Hawaiians in stAte CriMinAL in the Criminal Justice System Kat Brady of the Community Alliance on Prisons and state House Public Safety Committee Chairwoman Faye Hanohano (D-Puna, Pa¯hoa Hawaiian Acres, Kalapana) review the report. - JustiCe sYsteM Lawrence Yuklin Aluli Photos: Nelson Gaspar Okinaga Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i | oha.org by lisa Asato Native Hawaiians are not given the tice system, which is tainted if the Ka Wai ola best chance at achieving success public can’t expect objectivity. A upon re-entry into the community, self-described “lifelong proponent For additional research from ative Hawaiians are the report found. Other key find- of judicial independence,” he called the Justice Policy Institute on more likely to be sent ings of the study, which was done the report’s findings “sad news for racial disparities and efforts to prison and for longer over three years by the Washington, me personally.” to reduce the number of people periods of time than D.C.-based nonprofit Justice Policy “I hope that this study will Richard Naiwieha James Spencer affected by the criminal justice nearly every other racial Institute, Georgetown University and prompt people to do more to be sen- system, visit www.justicepolicy.org. Nor ethnic community in Hawai‘i – the University of Hawai‘i, include: sitive to these issues and to make Wurdeman and the disproportionate impacts • Native Hawaiians comprise 24 sure that our judicial system as it they encounter in the state criminal percent of the state’s population but exists today will continue to thrive concerned with the impact on chil- incarceration, including prevention justice system accumulates at each almost 40 percent of its incarcerated on a basis of full confidence of the dren, with the study showing that programs. step, from arrest to incarceration to population. public,” he said. Native Hawaiian children account • Reduce barriers to education, hous- release and parole. • Of those serving a prison term Richard Naiwieha Wurdeman said for 50 percent of the youth in juvenile ing, employment and parental rights That’s according to a new report in Hawai‘i, about 50 percent are the report echoes his experiences facilities and that Native Hawaiian that increase the likelihood of future released by the Office of Hawaiian housed in facilities on the main- over more than 17 years as an attor- women account for 44 percent of the imprisonment, which in turn further Affairs, The Disparate Treatment land. Of this population, about 41 ney representing Native Hawaiians. state’s women prisoners. Aluli, who destabilizes families and communities. of Native Hawaiians in the Crimi- percent are Native Hawaiian, the He said the Lingle administration’s has seen firsthand how the system OHA Chairperson Haunani nal Justice System, available for most highly represented group. practice of sending Hawai‘i’s pris- affects children of incarcerated par- Apoliona said the Office of Hawai- download at www.oha.org/dis • Native Hawaiians do not use oners out-of-state is devastating to ents, commended OHA for doing the ian Affairs brought the idea for paratetreatment. drugs at drastically different rates families and a barrier to rehabilita- study. “Now we know what we’re a study to the state Legislature in “The troubling and sad conclu- compared to other races or eth- tion and should be stopped under looking at,” she said, adding, “And I 2009, which supported the idea sions of this report show what many nicities, but Native Hawaiians go the next governor. He also said the am sure that this community with the via House Concurrent Resolution of us feared was happening, which to prison for drug offenses more report underscores the need for more leadership of the Native Hawaiian 27. The report will be submitted to is that the state criminal justice often than people of other races or Native Hawaiian judges and having community is going to change this lawmakers in the upcoming legisla- system treats Native Hawaiians in ethnicities. cultural awareness be a component direction because we cannot keep tive session. a disparate way,” OHA CEO Clyde • Upon release from prison, of judicial selection. going like this. There is no Hawai‘i OHA will also seek legislation Nämu‘o said at a Sept. 28 press Native Hawaiians experience The 100-page report – the first if our Hawaiian community is in this to create a task force to review conference in the OHA boardroom barriers that prevent them from par- under OHA’s new Research Line situation.” the report’s findings and recom- attended by OHA Trustees, mem- ticipating in certain jobs, obtaining of Business under Director Dr. The report provides a number mendations and formulate policies bers of the report’s advisory group a driver’s license, voting, continu- Kamana‘opono Crabbe, which was of recommendations to reduce the and procedures to eliminate the and stakeholders. ing education, obtaining housing led by Nalani Takushi – details how unfair impact of the justice system disparate treatment of Native UH Professor James Spencer, and keeping a family together. Native Hawaiians are disproportion- on Native Hawaiians, including: Hawaiians in the criminal justice who worked on the study, said • Native Hawaiians are more ately impacted at various stages of • Reform the criminal justice system in Hawai‘i, CEO Nämu‘o the report shows that when Native likely to be incarcerated as opposed Hawai‘i’s criminal justice system and system in Hawai‘i to embrace the said, adding, “We look forward Hawaiians enter the criminal justice to be given probation compared to includes firsthand accounts of Native cultural values of Native Hawaiians. to working with our partners in system it’s not a matter of serving other races or ethnicities. Hawaiian concerns with the criminal • Develop a targeted plan to reduce the criminal justice system and time, being released and getting on Lawrence Okinaga, a partner justice system and how it affects their racial disparities and create a task throughout the greater community with their lives. “It becomes a life- at Carlsmith Ball who has prac- families and their culture. force to oversee implementation. to correct these wrongs to help long relationship,” he said. ticed law for more than 37 years, Attorney Yuklin Aluli called the • Reduce the punitive nature of create a healthier society that brings Without a sufficient number of said the report calls into question study’s findings “much akin to insti- the criminal justice system and fund stability to both Native Hawaiians culturally appropriate services, the credibility of the criminal jus- tutional racism.” She was especially community-based alternatives to and the general community.”  6 ‘okakopa2010 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events

by Kathy muneno Excursions, a welcoming ‘awa ceremony, a film festival and an International Indigenous t was the first standing ovation of the Heal- Culture Arts and Healing Festival at Waimea Gathering for ing Our Spirit Worldwide 2010 and the Valley, rounded out a full week of events. conference had just begun. On a bright, “The health and well-being of our people hot, sunny Labor Day, in the cool, dimly and nations is built on our ability to main- indigenous lit Hawai‘i Convention Center ballroom, tain compassionate functioning relationships Imore than 2,000 people stood applauding within ourselves, with the earth, each other, and hollering, basking in the passion and our families and communities,” said Office healing attracts emotion of a young Maori from Aotearoa. of Hawaiian Affairs Chairperson Haunani Johnny Seve, representing the confer- Apoliona, who was the conference co-chair. ence’s Youth Planning Committee, slowly, OHA provided a $100,00 grant to support the thousands deliberately and choking back tears, declared gathering, which was held for the first time in in the opening ceremony that “It is our inten- Hawai‘i since its inception in 1992. Apoliona Conference co-chairs tion to keep this movement alive so that our told the audience that OHA is committed to Nainoa Thomson and children and our children’s children will strengthening and healing “the spirit of our and OHA Chairperson remember the ways of our ancestors.” And people” and explained the benefit of such a Haunani Apoliona. - with one heart and one spirit, he said, they conference is that “we are revitalized each Photos: Kathy Muneno will move forward “so there will be no poor time we are engaged in a shared vision, a amongst us … may we stand as an emblem shared mission, a shared purpose.” of truth and light to the world.” First-time conference attendee Russell Light, love and compassion are words that Davis of Washington, D.C, would agree: played prominent throughout the morning, “We who believe in spirituality are a very setting the foundation for the next four days small minority and that minority has great of panels and workshops, which attracted strength and is growing exponentially and attendees from about 20 countries. For many to be here with 2,000 other persons, on the attending the gathering that occurs every same page, is so enriching to me.” Davis four years, these basic human values are said he has been in the health-care industry the pathway to healing the wounded spirit for 40 years and has long been fighting for of indigenous peoples and indeed raising up spirituality to be seen as a major component the spirit by acknowledging and celebrating in health and well-being. He said, “all of the world’s cultures, indigenous wisdom, the problems that I think we’re experienc- kupuna and youth. ing worldwide has to do with our loss of the to improve Over the next four days, participants and understanding of the uniqueness of spiritual- the quality attendees from Canada to New Zealand and ity. And we’ve become so mechanistic as a and longevity California to Germany would tackle such people, particularly we on the mainland, we issues as substance abuse, health disparities, are experts in things and paupers in terms of of life, native mental health, higher education, seafaring, spirit.” hawaiians and language and cultural revitalization – all Changing will enjoy with a distinctively indigenous point of view. that “main- SEE heALinG ON pAGe 25 healthy life- styles and experience reduced early death higher for hawaiians than whites, study says onset of chronic by Francine murray Using U.S. Census Bureau data and the “This data highlighting Native Hawaiians on the con- diseases. Ka Wai ola National Center for Health Statistics vital regis- tinental U.S. at a national level confirms some of the tration data, the ages and mortality rates of Native health statistics and risk factors that we see among ative Hawaiian babies less than 1 year Hawaiians were compared to other ethnic groups Native Hawaiians here in the state of Hawai‘i,” said old have a death rate 50 percent higher by Panapasa and co-authors Marjorie Mau of the Dr. Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Director of Research at than whites and 15 percent higher than University of Hawai‘i, David Williams of Harvard the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. “Knowing that we blacks in the United States, according to University and James McNally of University of are much more vulnerable and at-risk for higher the Mortality Patterns of Native Hawai- Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. mortality and morbidity, I think researchers and Nians Across Their Lifespan: 1990–2000, a new “Native Hawaiians are far more likely than health providers should consider really focusing on study released by the University of Michigan. whites to suffer early death,” said Panapasa, an systemic change that targets integrated health ser- “We also found that older Native Hawaiians have assistant research scientist at the Institute for vices and incorporates cultural traditions for Native higher expected death rates than either blacks or Social Research. “Like black Americans, they Hawaiians.” Morbidity is the incidence or prevalence whites age 65 and over, suggesting that relatively are also much more likely than whites to die in of disease in a population. fewer of this group have benefited from the increased mid- and later-life.” The physically active people of old Hawai‘i longevity enjoyed by the rest of the nation,” said As alarming as these findings are, for some in the were stewards of the Sela Panapasa, the study’s lead author. Hawaiian community the outcomes were anticipated. land prospering on a SEE studY ON pAGe 25 Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 7

Annual awards are a regular fea- ture of the annual convention. Last year, Kamakana Aquino, center, received the inaugural Next Generation Leader Award for an undergraduate, which came with $500 from the Uni- versity of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa’s Hawai‘inuia¯kea School of Hawai- ian Knowledge and CNHA. For Trustees John Waihe‘e IV, Walter Heen, Oswald Stender, & Colette Machado, CEO Cylde three years, Aquino also received Na¯mu‘o, Chairperson Haunani Apoliona, Board of Trustees Attorney Robert Klein, Trustee a OHA Post-High Scholarship of Robert Lindsey, staff Maila Schneider and COO Stanton Enomoto at the Sept. 15 La¯na‘i Com- $2,000 per year. From left are: munity Meeting. - Photos: Courtesy of Melissa Beimes Hawai‘inuia¯kea Dean Maenette Benham, Aquino’s mother Mar- beth Aquino, his grandmother Lucy Akau, his father Rogelio OhA visits La¯na‘i for Aquino and UH professor Lilikala¯ Kame‘eleihiwa. - Photo: Lisa community meeting Asato by Francine murray Hawaiian convention opens Oct. 12 Ka Wai ola students, who thanked OHA for its continued support. Alu Like Inc.’s ttended by nearly 100 island coordinator updated OHA on 9th annual Native Hawaiian Convention people, a Sept. 15 com- its service to Native Hawaiians, rep- OHA CEO to address munity meeting on the resentatives of Nä Pu‘uwai Native Oct. 12-14 Pineapple Island was the Hawaiian Health System based opening day gathering Hawai‘i Convention Center last in the series of state- on Läna‘i introduced themselves, Fees apply Awide annual meetings held by the and Lanaians for Sensible Growth For information, call 596-8155, toll-free at (888) Office of Hawaiian Affairs. voiced concern over windmills he Office of Hawaiian Affairs is the lead 709-2642 or email [email protected] sponsor and partner of the ninth annual To register, visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org At OHA’s La¯na‘i Native Hawaiian Convention coordinated community by the nonprofit Council for Native Hawai- Here is the agenda for the opening day. For a meeting 16 stu- ian Advancement. The annual convention dents from Na¯ willT take place Oct. 12 to 14 at the Hawai’i Conven- complete listing, visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org. Pua No‘eau stu- tion Center. > 8 a.m.-6 p.m. – Convention Marketplace hosts dents told atten- “It’s exciting to be working on the ninth conven- exhibitors and vendors, traditional cultural dants of their tion! Anyone interested in Native Hawaiian issues practitioners and works by Hawaiian artists progress and is welcome,” said Robin Puanani Danner, CNHA > 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Sovereignty in Action Forum kicks thanked OHA for President and CEO. “OHA’s generous sponsorship off with an oli workshop by Kumu Hula Leinaala its support. makes the convention possible and we are grateful Kalama Heine and concludes with presentations for the support.” and training and breakout sessions. This year’s theme is Building On Greatness – Sov- > 12:30-1:45 p.m. Annual Report Luncheon will ereignty In Action! Kükulu Aupuni, Kükulu Ea! The include a CNHA report on its activities and an A prayer and hula in memory proposed on Läna‘i to generate convention will feature a Federal Contracting Busi- address by Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO of former OHA employee Pearl alternative energy for off-island ness Summit, an all-day Grants Forum, a Governor’s Ah Ho by members of her church use. They sought OHA support for Candidate Luncheon and a special Pacific Islander Clyde Nämu‘o. opened the meeting at Läna‘i High a cultural survey of the area where Policy Forum in partnership with the White House > 5:30-8 p.m. Native Votes Concert features a and Elementary School. the windmills may be constructed. Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. lineup of Hawaiian music There was a presentation on “Just prior to the convening of Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO Clyde Nämu‘o behalf of the new Läna‘i Culture the community meeting, OHA will address the opening day luncheon. Last year, and Heritage Center, which opened Trustees and administration walked OHA’s Stanton Enomoto updated the gathering on CNHA is a national network of Native Hawaiian in January, and students working in over to the lo‘i kalo that students OHA’s new Strategic Plan. Organizations providing assistance in accessing capi- the restoration at Mauna Lei spoke had planted on the grounds of the “OHA is our public trust agency, dedicated tal and technical resources, and is a policy voice on of how much they’ve learned. OHA (Läna‘i High) school,” said OHA entirely to the betterment of our community,” said issues important to Native Hawaiian communities. Trustees visited both Mauna Lei Chairperson Haunani Apoliona. Lilia Kapuniai, CNHA Community Services Man- Its mission is to enhance the well-being of Hawai‘i and the Läna‘i Culture and Heritage There they talked with the students ager. “There is so much to share, and with OHA as a through the cultural, economic and community devel- Center earlier that day. about the project and its signifi- partner, the convention will be accessible to so many opment of Native Hawaiians.  Other groups attending the cance to the school and as well as more great community leaders that are working every meeting included Nä Pua No‘eau the community.  day to create strong and healthy communities.” HOUSE of Representatives SENATE

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By Martha ross ing hearings and testimony, the CALENDAR Attorney General Bennett in August point are about procedure, whether NHGRA was reported out of the Ammendment 2010. Here, we describe the next or not the bill should be considered Ammendment he Native Hawaiian Gov- respective committees. As of press time, the House steps needed for a bill to become by the full Senate. On occasion, a ernment Reorganization In February 2010, a majority of Ammendmentadjourned Sept. 29, and the next law. second cloture motion petition must Ammendment Act (NHGRA), also known House members voted to pass the meeting is scheduled for Nov. 15. be submitted to end the debate on as the Akaka bill after its NHGRA as amended. As of HRpress 100The Senate is in recess until Nov.15 Scheduling floor Vetocloture. S. 100 lead sponsor U.S. Sen. time, NHGRA is in the Senate and is expected to be in session action in Senate If cloture receives at least 60 yes DanielT Akaka, was re-introduced by pending placement on the floor for through Nov. 19, on Nov. 29 and The Senate Majority Leader votes, cloture is invoked and there Senator Akaka and co-sponsor U.S. a vote. requests unanimous consent to lay would be up to 30 hours of debate on remain until business is completed. Sen. Daniel Inouye in the Senate, and When NHGRA is called to the a bill before the Senate. When one the bill. At this point the bill is ready by then U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie Senate floor, Senator Akaka has For more information on the or more Senators places a hold on to move to the floor for Senate con- and co-sponsor U.S. Rep. Mazie said he will submit an amendment process, go to www.senate.gov a bill, a cloture motion petition (a sideration. Hirono in the House of Representa- to H.R. 2314 in the form of a sub- or http://thomas.loc.gov. request to stop intended endless tives, in 2009. stitute for Senate consideration. For more information on debate after a set time to move the debate in the Senate NHGRA was referred to the This amendment is the specific text NHGRA, go to www.oha.org. bill forward for a SenateBill vote) must When the bill moves to the Senate Senate Indian Affairs Committee of the bill with changes as agreed be submitted and presentedbecomes to the floor, there are rules or procedures and the House Natural Resources upon by Senator Akaka, Sena- Senate for debate and vote. Committee for review. Follow- tor Inouye, Governor Lingle and The debateLaw arguments at this See lawS on page 9

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both Senate and House must approve lawS the conference report describing the recommendations for change. American Bar Association continued from page 8 that determine the conditions, such as final action number of amendments and amount of After both the Senate and the urges support for NHGRA time for debate. House approve the bill in identical form, it is sent to U.S. President he American Bar Association, with nearly The ABA letter says that the organization supports Voting Barack Obama, who has said he 400,000 members nationwide, sent a letter “the right of Native Hawaiians to seek federal recog- After debate and approval or fail- will sign it. Sept. 28 to every United States Senator nition of a native governing entity within the United ure of any amendments, the bill is If the President approves and urging support for the Native Hawaiian States similar to that which American Indians and voted on by the Senators. In order signs the measure within 10 days, Government Reorganization Act. The letter Alaska Natives possess under the U.S. Constitution.” for the bill to pass, a simple major- the bill becomes law. The 10-day outlinesT the bill’s constitutionality and its precedent When the federally recognized Native Hawaiian ity, 51 Senators, must vote in favor period begins on midnight of the within U.S. law, and details benefits of the U.S. provid- governing entity is formed, it will “serve, maintain and of passage. day the President receives the mea- ing parity to Native Hawaiians as indigenous people. support their unique cultural and civic needs and advo- sure, and Sundays are not counted. “The American Bar Association’s detailed explana- cate on their behalf at the federal and state levels.” The referral to houSe If the President does not act on tion of the history, need and constitutionality of the letter continues, “Congressional support for legislation If only minor changes are made a bill, by approving or vetoing it bill will help address mischaracterizations and bring that would lead to a process for federal recognition of to the House bill in the Senate, it is within 10 days, the bill becomes attention to the importance of this bill,” said Sen. Native Hawaiians is the next logical step.” common for the bill to go back to the law if Congress is in session. If Daniel K. Akaka, the bill’s sponsor. “Although there For the complete ABA letter, please visit www. House for concurrence. However, Congress is not in session, the bill are many important bills pending on the Senate calen- akaka.senate.gov or www.oha.org/nhgra and click if the bill is changed significantly, a does not become law. dar, I remain optimistic that the Senate will be able to on Latest News. conference committee is formed with If the President objects to a mea- consider the bill during the lame-duck session. I thank The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization members from House and Senate to sure, he may veto it by returning it the ABA for its unwavering support.” Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in Feb- reconcile differences, and, if achieved, to the chamber (Senate 5.75Ó x 4.9Ó or House) REV 8/30/2010 “The endorsement and support of the American ruary with bipartisan support. In July, Senators Akaka of origin together with a statement Bar Association is critical and I am certain it will and Inouye reached an agreement with Hawai‘i Gov. of his objections, within 10 help to convince some of my colleagues to consider Linda Lingle to make four clarifying changes to DEFINITIONS days. Unless both the the matter when we return from recess,” said Sen. the text of the bill, which secured the Governor’s The U.S. Senate glossary Senate and House Daniel K. Inouye. support. The bill is now pending in the Senate.  defines “hold” and “cloture” as vote by a two-thirds follows: majority to override the veto, the bill Hold – an informal prac- does not become tice by which a Senator informs a law.  Have a lot? A new home in 90 days! his or her floor leader that he or she does not wish a partic- Martha Ross ular bill or other measure to is OHA’s Special reach the floor for consider- Assistant to the ation. The Majority Leader need CEO. not follow the Senator’s wishes, but is on notice that the oppos- ing Senator may filibuster any motion to proceed to consider the measure.

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Lacrosse clinics iroquois nationals: playing for pride The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team will offer clinics for Native by Howard Dashefsky wouldn’t be allowed to exit and re- Hawaiian youth age 8 to 17 on enter the country using Iroquois the morning of Friday, Oct. 29. hey practiced hard, they passports. were physically and men- The Iroquois Nationals repre- Time and place is to be deter- tally fit, and they were sent a confederacy of six nations in mined. To register or for infor- even considered among North America. Together they make mation, contact Edward Ayau the favorites to capture up the only group of Native Ameri- on Hawai‘i Island at haleal- theT 2010 World Lacrosse champi- cans to compete internationally, on [email protected] or onships in Manchester, England any level, as a sovereign people. 808-646-9015. The free clin- this past July. The game of lacrosse is the focal ics are sponsored by Nike’s N7 But the Iroquois Nationals point of their centuries old way of program, which aims to bring lacrosse team never got to suit up life. It’s also a game the Iroquois are sports to Native American and for action. largely credited with inventing. aboriginal populations. In fact, they never even boarded “We are recognized as a sovereign the plane. nation through the game of lacrosse “Our team got detained at the because we are able to compete as a Members of the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team, standing, from left: Spenser Lyons; Free- clinics for Hawai‘i’s youth, as well airport,” said team manager Denise sovereign nation,” said team captain man Bucktooth; Isaiah Kicknosway; Gewas Schindler, Captain; Brett Bucktooth; Oren Lyons, as many gatherings with Hawaiian Waterman. “Here we were, highly Gewas Schindler. “At least we were in black, is a Haudenosaunee leader and Honorary Chairman of the Iroquois Nationals; Sid elders. seeded in the tournament, and we able to for the last 30 years up until Smith, Captain; Cody Jamieson; Craig Point and James Cathers. Seated from left are: Drew “We look forward to sharing our never got to travel overseas let this year. We had never been denied Bucktooth; Marty Ward; Emmett Printup; Peter Jacobs; and Marty Ward, Captain. - Courtesy way of life with the native Hawai- alone compete. There was a lot of travel until now.” Photo: Percy Abrams ian peoples,” said Waterman. “I’ve hurt and there were many dreams In the weeks before the inter- traveled a number of years with broken.” nationals, much media attention rules. Although the U.S. govern- passports, the team said thanks, but this group and it’s always wonder- The team was detained by U.S. was brought to the team’s plight – ment eventually offered to allow no thanks. ful. Being able to share our culture Immigration officials who said they brought on by new, stricter travel the contingent to travel on U.S. “We are not U.S. citizens,” said and at the same time learning from Schindler. “We are a sovereign others, it’s humbling, it’s uplifting people who reside on land that and we can’t wait to be there.” stretches from Canada to the United “Once we land in Hawai‘i it States and we have lands and nations will definitely sink in more,” said on both sides of the borders. We Schindler. “The last time we were have more than a dozen communi- all together it was a sour note, so it ties that are fully Iroquois, which will be great to come back together in our language we call Haudeno- on a positive note, laying some saunee, and we are sovereign to the good lacrosse and providing clin- Waimea Valley United States and Canada.” ics for Hawai‘i’s youth.” Now, for the first time since being And for Schindler, there’s an denied travel outside the United additional reason to be excited for States, the team is coming together the trip to the islands. He’s getting once again. Here in Hawai‘i. A road married here. But he says even trip team officials say will hopefully that pales in comparison to what it (a place of peace and safety) provide a sense of closure. means for his team, and his people “In many ways this is a reward to be recognized. for all the hard work the team put “We represent so many indige- in,” said Waterman. “It’s a pleasure nous people around the world,” he to be able to come to Hawai‘i and said. “The other tribes see that we come together in such a beautiful are strong, that we are independent. environment.” We don’t allow the United States or “Were very excited as a team,” Canada to label us as one of their said Schindler. “Obviously we had own. We are Iroquois.”  a great disappointment not going to the world championships, but we Howard Dashefsky is a Con- stood up for our sovereignty and tributing Writer for Ka Wai Ola. A what we believe in so we feel good 25-year veteran in broadcast news, about that.” he teaches journalism at the Univer- 59-864 Kamehameha Highway; The Iroquois Nationals now say sity of Hawai‘i-Mänoa and produces Hale iwa, Hawai i 96712 it’s time to move on, and time to shows for OC 16. 808 638-7766 • Fax: 808 638-7776 share their native culture and tradi- www.waimeavalley.net tions. They have planned lacrosse Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 11

yellow feathers. Cook was also awed patiently waiting until birds perched by the akua hulumanu that he viewed upon the sticky branches. Gently, the leaving a legacy on Kalaniopu‘u’s canoes that brought kia manu plucked only a few choice the ali‘i and his entourage out to meet feathers. Then, all glue was cleaned Cook’s ships in Kealakekua Bay. from the bird’s claws before releas- ples of Hawaiian feather work are Cook found the artistic impact of the ing the bird to re-grow the feathers. on display in the Bishop Museum’s akua hulumanu an awesome, fierce Feathers were sorted by size and color, Hawaiian Hall. The color and sheen and compelling sight. bundled, then tied to a quill with fine of the feathers may be slightly faded, Isabella Abbott explains that the olonä thread and stored for later use. but the variation of color and detail in feathers came from endemic birds The akua hulumanu and the capes and the feather patterns are amazing. Also (found only in Hawai‘i) and the net- helmets show amazing skill, ingenuity remarkable, are the strength and dura- ting and basketry were from endemic and great patience. by Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes, bility of the natural materials used and native plants. The ‘ahu‘ula netting Other Pacific populations also cre- Dr. PH., r.D. and the great care taken in attaching was crafted from strong olonä cordage, ated feather capes, but none matched the feathers, so that these works have and fine olonä thread tied the feathers. the workmanship, beauty, artistry, mong the enduring gifts left endured for hundreds of years. The The basketry forms for the mahiole variation of color and patterns, as by our Hawaiian ancestors skill and artistry in these enduring and akua hulumanu were made from well as size as the capes made by is their feather work. The gifts are absolutely awesome. ‘ie‘ie roots and olonä fibers, and känaka maoli. To understand their ‘ahu‘ula (feather capes John Dominis Holt’s research of required much skill and patience to cultural significance, the ‘ahu‘ula and clocks), mahiole Cook’s journals tells how impressed make. Kamakau estimated the weav- and mahiole were worn only by the A(feather helmets), akua hulumanu Captain Cook was by the variety of ing the finely meshed netting of olonä highest-ranking ali‘i on special occa- (feathered gods), and kähili (feather cloaks and capes worn by Hawai- for an ‘ahu‘ula took more than a year sions and onto the battlefield, and a standards) give us great insight into ian ali‘i. Cook’s journals reveal to complete. Collecting the feathers variety of kähili were always part of the character of our Hawaiian ances- that Cook compared ‘ahu‘ula to took much time, patience and skill. ali‘i regalia. tors. These gifts clearly demonstrate European cloaks, remarking that Bird catchers, called kia manu, caught Considering these amazing gifts, we skill, artistry, tenacity and attention some resembled European red cloth birds in traps or by putting sticky sub- must ask ourselves, “What will be the to detail, as well as amazing patience cloaks, richly ornamented with broad stances from either the ‘ulu tree or legacy that we will leave for our great- and hard work of the ancestors in gold lace. He thought the most strik- päpala këpau seeds on tree branches. great-great-great grandchildren?”  creating works of beauty. Exam- ing ‘ahu‘ula were made of red and Then, the kia manu sat motionless,

Hale Küpuna for elders. Groundbreaking The site, which will be managed by Pa Ku‘i a Holo, will offer a place to host indigenous groups from around the world, cultural exchange, healing, held for first marae respite, celebration, oratory and cultural practice. “We will include the American too because they need to learn the culture as well,” said Eli. in Hawai‘i In December, members of Pa Ku‘i a Holo visited said at the groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 5 at New Zealand and the Maori King gave his bless- to Kualoa Ranch. Following an earlier ceremony at ing for the group’s plans to establish a marae in dawn under heavy rain, the groundbreaking took Hawai‘i, Eli said. “First time out of Aotearoa that strengthen place under clear blue morning skies, with prayers he encouraged (a marae) to be built,” Eli said. identity, and words offered by Eli, Aaron Mahi and others. Hansen, of New Zealand, said the Maori hold native Dennis Hansen, a Maori chief and kaumatua, or court in the fale nui, a part of the marae, where hawaiians elder, also addressed the group in both his native young people can get their punishment waived or will preserve, language and in English. The ceremony was pep- lessened if they learn about their culture, genealogy John Morgan, president of Kualoa Ranch, architect Keith Cock- practice and ett, ‘O¯lohe Eli Mitchell and Dennis Hansen turn soil at the site pered with mele and oli by the Maori group and the and home. Maori also offer schools from elemen- perpetuate of the planned marae at Kualoa Ranch. Morgan and Cockett are pa lua Pa Ku‘i a Holo. tary to university on the marae, said Hansen, who members of the pa lua led by Mitchell. - Photo: Lisa Asato Permits are pending, but Eli said he anticipates received the Queen’s Service Medal from England’s their culture. construction starting next year, with a new facility Queen Elizabeth II in August for his contributions by lisa Asato complete a year later. to the community. The idea for a marae in Hawai‘i stemmed The land for the marae is owned by the Morgans, Ka Wai ola from 1980, when a Hawaiian contingent visited descendants of Dr. Gerrit Judd, a staunch royalist dream more than three decades in the Aotearoa, New Zealand and came back with two and confidant of King Kamehameha III. Eli said making is a step closer to becoming ideas: Pünana Leo for Hawaiian language revi- Kualoa is the “most sacred site on O‘ahu” because a reality as a group of Hawaiians and talization and a marae, which would serve as a the chiefs of old are buried there in the cliffs. Maoris joined recently for a ground- community center and place of healing, said Eli, who John Morgan, Judd’s great-great-great grandson, breaking ceremony for a marae in was part of the group that included respected Hawai- who is part Maori, summed up the day, saying: AKo‘olaupoko in Windward O‘ahu. ian leaders Kenneth Brown and George Kanahele. “This is not a marae for Kualoa Ranch; this is a “Today we culminate 30 years of planning as The multimillion-dollar complex will include a Hale marae for Hawai‘i and for Aotearoa. It’s a recon- we turn the earth,” lua master Dr. Mitchell Eli Mo‘i for sleeping overnight, Hale ‘Ai for eating and nection of our people.”  12 ‘okakopa2010 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events

NAtiVe HAwAiiANs At tHe tOp Of tHeir GAme More than 250 films will show at this year’s annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival in October, with representation from New Zealand to Vietnam. Among them are films by and about Hawai‘i. Here, we highlight three 4 venues, 225 films Hawaiians in film, who bring their stories to the big screen. Oct. 14-24 For a complete schedule and to buy tickets online, visit www.hiff.org

there and honor all the work that he has done.” na‘alehu Anthony – Anthony started working on the noelle Kahanu: Höküle‘a while it was in dry dock in from the ho¯ku¯le‘a 1997. “I’ve always liked to work on things with my hands, building stuff and creating stuff.” At the same time he was to the helm of a student at the University of Hawai‘i ‘KeepinG LOst when he sought advice from küpuna. a feature film Should he follow his love for filmmak- ing and further his education abroad or stay at UH and pursue an MBA? Words of wisdom suggested, if he planned to stOries ALive’ Na‘alehu Anthony. have a career in Hawai‘i the networking in college here would serve him well. by Kathy muneno The young entrepreneur stayed at UH and earned his master’s in Busi- museum is at the top of its game when it celebrates community, ness Administration, says Noelle Kahanu, Project Manager at Bishop Museum. by Francine murray while starting a multime- “We are the memory keepers, and it is our responsibility to be Papa Mau: the Wayfinder Ka Wai ola dia production company more than just passive repositories, but rather active partici- By Na‘alehu Anthony that evolved into Palikü pants in keeping lost stories alive,” she says. Kahanu then, is au Piailug could read the Palikü Documentary Films Documentary Films. The Amuseum personified: researching, revealing, interviewing, producing and sky, its weather and the Premiere at HIFF sound networking advice writing a documentary catalyzed by chance, or some would say fate. many faces of the sea. The rang true for Anthony, who Having been at Bishop Museum for only three years at the time, an Oct. 16, 5 p.m. stars revealed themselves to frequently collaborates archivist there asked if Kahanu was related to George Kahanu. “When I him like ancient maps. He Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m. in business ventures with told her he was my grandfather, she brought forth from Mwas one of the last true wayfinders. He Tickets and information at HIFF.org contacts within his col- the closed stacks a faded green log book from was a man of the sea. lege network. One of them, 1936. Within its lined pages were the sto- This man and the Höküle‘a are forever Keoni Lee, became his part- bound in spirit. Their story unfolds in ner in a cable TV venture. the first solo feature-length documentary With the help of Oceanic Under a Jarvis Moon film by the filmmaker/producer Na‘alehu Cable, they created ‘Öiwi Oct. 17 – 6 p.m. Dole Cannery E Anthony. TV, an on-demand Hawai- Oct. 22 – 8:15 p.m. Dole Inspired by a real simple concept, “We ian television station free Cannery E wanted to do an oral history with him,” on Oceanic digital cable said Anthony. “We wanted to do the bulk 326 or online at oiwi.tv. of his interviews in Satawalese, because Anthony’s advice for Noelle Kah- that’s the language that he can be very others? “Just go do it. Kü‘ë anu with her descriptive and very honest with.” And something – stand up for grandfather - when it came time to scout a location something. It doesn’t matter Photos: Cour- where Piailug would be as comfortable what it is. If it brings some tesy of Noelle as possible, there was only one place that emotion to you, it will to Kahanu/Bishop made sense. “We had to do it in Satawal,” other people. And if you Museum Anthony said, referring to Piailug’s home believe in it then you should island. just do it.” Anthony contin- The production across the Pacific wasn’t ued, “Don’t let anyone take easy, “We went through amazing amounts that away from you and tell of impossible tasks to tell the story,” said you that’s not a story worth Anthony. “I feel like we’ve done justice telling or that’s not a jour- for Papa Mau’s story. I’m proud I got to ney worth taking.” meet him. I’m really, really proud that Ho¯ku¯le‘a. - Photos: Courtesy of Na‘alehu Take the journey. Watch as a crew we got to take the canoes over Anthony the movie.  Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 13

At left, Mau Piailug on the island of Satawal. - Photo: Courtesy of Na‘alehu Anthony

Images from One Voice including the class Senior song director of 2009 Juniors, above right. Joshua “Baba” Tavares. Heather Giugni, messenGer of Hawaiian stories By Lisa Asato After receiving One Voice Ka Wai Ola positive feedback Hawai‘i premiere from screenings at ilmmaker Heather Giugni Oct. 15 – 8:15 p.m. at Dole Cannery D the Los Angeles sees herself as a mes- Oct. 23 – 7 p.m. Sunset on the Beach Asian Pacific Film senger. “I just carry the Festival in May and Grandpa George Kahanu, then a young man, is kneeling, second from right. in Waikïkï bucket, I see the stories more recently in Samoa, Giugni says the ries of my grandfather, then 18 years old, and three other young and I fill it up,” she says, film appeals to wide audiences because it is Hawaiian men, as they described daily life on a desert island Fas she prepares for the Hawai‘i at its essence about the individuals you meet in the middle of the equatorial Pacific, nearly a thousand miles premiere of her latest production, through the film. “You really start cheering from home.” One Voice, which took her back to on your favorite character and you want that George Kahanu was among 138 young men, many Hawai- Kamehameha Schools, where she character to win, and I think that was a success ian, sent to the uninhabited islands of Jarvis, Howland and graduated from in 1972. of Lisette’s direction,” says Giugni, CEO of Baker between 1935 and 1942, for months at a time, as part of Not that she lost touch with her Juniroa Productions. a secret U.S. mission to colonize the islands. Kahanu quotes alma mater. She’s been co-execu- Giugni, who grew up in Hawai‘i and Wash- her grandfather’s log entry from Jarvis, June 25, 1936: “When tive producing the live broadcast of ington, D.C., where her father Henry Ku‘ualoha dinner was over, all the boys gathered in the sleeping quarter the annual Kamehameha Schools Giugni worked for Sen. Daniel Inouye and and began singing various numbers of songs. One of the boys Song Contest since 2006. And had the distinction of being the first person of suggested we try and compose a song for our island. The it’s there that she saw a story that Polynesian ancestry to serve as a U.S. Senate moon not yet in its fullest gave us an idea…” needed to be told – the story of the Sergeant-at-Arms, says that at times she “has “These words of their journey began me on my journey,” song contest itself. strayed” as a filmmaker and focused on non- Kahanu says. One that would culminate in the 2002 Bishop “One Voice tells the story Hawaiian subjects. But she always returns to Museum exhibition “Hui Panalä‘au: Hawaiian Colonists, Amer- through the eyes and ears and her calling, focusing on Native Hawaiian sto- ican Citizens” and now Under a Jarvis Moon, a documentary hearts of teenagers who talk about ries, like her documentary Nappy Napoleon: showing at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival on Oct. 17 at what it is to be Hawaiian, their A Hawaiian Waterman and the TV magazine 6 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m. at Dole Cannery theater. passion in regards to their com- show Enduring Pride, a series on and about “At the end of the day, it is about cultural identity,” says munity, the love of aloha ‘äina, the Heather Giugni and Robert Cazimero, who Hawaiians that aired on KGMB9 and PBS Kahanu, who co-wrote the film with Steve Okino and Heather love of mele, the love of oli,” says appears in One Voice. - Courtesy photos for a year in 1986. Currently she is building Giugni. Thousands of miles from home, in total isolation, Giugni, a co-executive producer of up a digital and web-based archive of Native these young men made surfboards out of shipwreck scraps. One Voice with Pacific Islanders in Hawaiians and the people of Hawai‘i. The They rode canoes in the roiling surf and dried äholehole, Communications, a nonprofit she helped found. “It’s a unique archives is named after her late father. packing them in saloon pilot tins for their families back home. story that addresses the struggles but celebrates the future.” As for One Voice, Giugni makes clear, “It’s not just about They composed songs and made feather lei and searched for Directed by Lisette Flanary, whose credits include the the story of a school song contest but the story of our commu- sea shells. They remained Hawaiian. … It gives me hope – documentary Nä Kamalei: The Men of Hula, the 84-minute- nity as Hawaiians.” She wanted the film to discuss everything that we can be stripped of most everything – every facet of long One Voice focuses on the individual song leaders from from sovereignty to language because for her, the film was civilization – and yet the essence forever remains.” tryouts to competition, with a backdrop of the competition, a way to support the preference policy of Kamehameha Eight colonists were interviewed in 2002. Only two are still Princess Pauahi’s gift of education for Hawaiian students, Schools, which has been attacked as race-based. alive, one being Kahanu’s grandfather.  and the success story of Hawaiian language revitalization “I’m also very proud of Kamehameha Schools,” she says, (Filming took place leading up to the 2008 contest, which adding, “I think that this story shows the work that they’ve Kathy Muneno is a Contributing Writer for Ka Wai Ola. She is celebrated language revitalization through the theme Ola Ka invested into the students at Kamehameha is an investment a weekend weather anchor at KHON2. ‘Ölelo ‘Öiwi O Ka ‘Äina.) that will grow into the future.”  14 ‘okakopa2010 www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 15 nAtive HAwAiiAn » news | feA tures | events mo‘olelo nui • cOver feAture Dante Carpenter and Jonah Ka‘auwai walk and talk at the state Capitol in the week hen the dust settles in November and ante Carpenter, a former OHA Trustee and former Mayor of Hawai‘i community, including as Hawai‘i County Councilman and state Senator, after the primary election. Coming together the winners of the midterm election dCounty, grew up when speaking Hawaiian was discouraged, when Carpenter says that his goals remain the same, which are to improve the for a photo shoot, the two embraced and are announced, voters will be await- Hawaiian churches were the only place for kids to learn the language lot of life of everyone in the community regardless of race. Ka‘auwai greeted Carpenter with, “Uncle, ing the fulfillment of the energized through song, when the school system wasn’t unified statewide. He adds: “However, in my heart of hearts I am Hawaiian and I want to how you?” - Photos: John De Mello promises made throughout the cam- “The state’s educational system was built to better distribute educational be sure that we do not lose the culture. That is so important and should paigns, including resolution to the opportunities, but to some extent there’s still a lot of folks who live in transcend everyone living in Hawai‘i irrespective of their ethnic back- issues plagu- the rural areas who don’t get the quality education,” ground.” ing the Native says Carpenter. “To me that’s one of the continuing As Democratic Party Chairman, Carpenter confirms an overall support Hawaiian challenges in the Department of Education. Maybe of the Akaka bill, more charter schools and rehabilitating Hawai‘i’s prison- people. this is where private organizations need to step in ers by keeping them close to family in Hawai‘i, rather than housing them With the economy in distress, Hawai‘i’s public and support charter schools that are supportive of in facilities on the U.S. continent. whigh schools ranked the third worst in the nation, Hawaiians. So children have opportunities to add “We need to bring people back to where they belong rather than just according to a 2009 U.S. News and World Report on to what’s being provided in the schools so they locking them up,” adds Carpenter, who served as Chairman of the ranking, and staggering numbers of able workers can succeed in life. Senate Health and Judiciary committees. “Because we are Islanders without jobs, both the Democratic and Republican “We need to take a bigger role to ensure that chil- you can’t just distribute them anyplace else. When you take them parties have brought forth brawny proposals needed dren have opportunities.” away from Hawai‘i you take them away from their family. That to swing the state into a brighter future. Neil Duke As a youth, Carpenter watched from his home at doesn’t help things. That’s not what ‘ohana is.” Standing at the hub of this significant election – Abercrombie Aiona Damon Tract as the Honolulu International Airport The Hawai‘i Democratic Party platform states: “Native Hawaiians which will decide a slew of races from the governor’s was built. After the Pearl Harbor attack, he and his are indigenous peoples of Hawai‘i and deserve a just relationship seat to Hawai‘i’s seats in Congress – are Democratic GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE family moved to Kalihi. The second eldest of five with the state and federal governments. We support recognition by Party of Hawai‘i Chairman Dante Carpenter and Democrat Neil Abercrombie and children of parents who worked full time, Carpenter Congress of native Hawaiians as indigenous people as provided by the Hawai‘i Republican Party Chairman Jonah-Kühiö Republican Duke Aiona will face off recalls a modest upbringing. U.S. Constitution. We are committed to the support of native Hawaiian Ka‘auwai. in a gubernatorial debate presented In 1954, he graduated from Roosevelt High School agencies, organizations and programs that increase the quality of life for Separated by their differing political views and by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on and went on to receive his bachelor of science in kanaka maoli.” Party leaders values, these two born-and-raised Hawai‘i boys are marine mechanical engineering from the United Carpenter confirms, adding, “I don’t hear anything from the Democratic Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. united in opinion when it comes to supporting Native States Merchant Marine Academy in New York. Party or the Democratic community that doesn’t support Native Hawai- Hawaiian rights. The forum will broadcast live on OC16 His education and military training brought him ian issues. When it comes to the Native Hawaiian community there is no ¯ ¯ “Jonah Ka‘auwai and I, we warmly embrace each from the Hawai‘i Convention Center. For back home and landed him a career as an engineer for antagonism.” Jonah-Kuhio other when we see each other and we always wish updates, visit www.oha.org. C. Brewer & Co. Ltd. In Ka‘ü on the Big Island. He concludes, “I think No. 1 if nothing else, Hawaiians need to get each other well because we know that candidates “I lived in Ka‘ü for 13 years and raised my family together and realize that we’re all part of the problem and the solution. It’s on both sides are working for the betterment of the there,” adds Carpenter. “There were many Hawaiians not someone else’s kuleana. It’s like politics, everyone has to be involved. Ka‘auwai people of Hawai‘i,” says Carpenter. “We are looking forward to a more who lived in that community and I was able to learn even more about the It’s a continuum and a responsibility of living.” enlightened community irrespective of ethnicity. However, as we know culture and the history.” Hawaiians have been downtrodden even though this is their point of begin- Carpenter recalls the small-town experience as the spark of his interest in onah Ka‘auwai has a resume that earned him nods of approval last year ning and ending, so we want to be sure that conditions are conducive to politics. There he served on everything from the PTA, founded the Hawai- Jwhen he was elected as the Hawai‘i Republican Party Chairman. His Hawaiians.” ian Civic Club of Ka‘ü and served as its first president. energized approach to politics and uplifting ideas has caught the atten- and Dante As Hawaiians, Carpenter and Ka‘auwai have taken the lead to ensure “I was up to my eyeballs in everything I could do to help the community,” tion of many and created momentum in attracting the support of younger that their culture is preserved, their home is protected and the rights of the says Carpenter about his time in Ka‘ü. “I worked to get fair and equal generations. Hawaiian people are recognized. They both are confident that such goals representation for the people of that dynamic community.” “There’s a lot of youth and young Hawaiians in the Republican Party Carpenter are possible with the right leaders who have the vision, the ability and the “I wanted to make sure to the degree as a parent and responsible adult I fortitude to move this state forward. However, before there can be a future, could play a role in providing my kids a better future,” he adds. “That still See chairmen on page 20 there’s a past and the present. Here’s a closer look at these two dynamic is my responsibility for my kids and my grandkids.” Hawaiian leaders and what they bring to their parties. With more than four decades of active service in the are uniteD in their work to at the heaD of the party helP native By Melissa Moniz hawaiians 16 ‘okakopa2010 ‘alemanaka www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] CAlenDAr nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events

The East Maui town of Häna always calls upon one of its own to portray the Royal Court at the Fes- tivals of Aloha in Ha¯na. In 2009, it was the Ho‘opai family, pictured. - Photo: Courtesy of Tom Johnson Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the Talk Story Festival Oct. 15. - Courtesy photos Festivals oFaloha, Night on Friday and ho‘olaule‘a Maui Nui style in Kaunakakai on Saturday with kava Festival hulihe‘e Palace coNcert series The following October events a parade, bed races, awards, cul- Sat., Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 17, 4 p.m. sponsored in part by the Office tural demonstrations and more. From ‘awa plants to ‘awa sampling, the ‘Awa Free concert series at a historic Kona landmark of Hawaiian Affairs offer pag- Free. 808-553-3356. Festival showcases all things ‘awa for its cultural honors Princess Ka‘iulani in October. Features the eantry and parties for the entire aspect within the Hawaiian culture. Features live Merrie Monarch Singers and Kumu Hula Etua Lopes family. Call 808-878-1888 to buy Festivals oFaloha local music, educational and cultural booths, taro and his Hälau Nä Pua U‘i o Hawai‘i. Grab a seat on the a $5 Festivals of Aloha Ribbon Week iN häNa pounding, food booths and a traditional Hawaiian lawn overlooking Kailua Bay and enjoy. www.daughters and get discounted admission Sat.-Sat., Oct. 16-23 kapu ‘awa ceremony. Free. University of Hawai‘i- ofhawaii.org or 808-329-1877. to many events. www.Festivals Kicks off with wahine holo leo Mänoa McCarthy Mall. kavafestival.org. OfAloha.com. riders, floats, clowns and more at ho‘okuPu hula No läNa‘i Häna Ball Park with a celebra- Moloka‘i hoe 2010 cultural Festival Moloka‘i Festivals tion and parade for the entire Sun., Oct. 10, 8 a.m. start Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 21-23 oF aloha town, including performances by More than 1,000 paddlers are expected to put their Delight in this unique festival that celebrates the history Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 7-9 Loekane Pryor and CJ Helekahi, skills to the test in the annual 41-mile watery trek from of Läna‘i with hula, music by Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahi- Moloka‘i’s Aloha Festivals from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlights Moloka‘i to O‘ahu, considered the world champion- nui, Holunape and others, crafts, food, games, cultural begins Thursday with its Royal include Häna Fishing Tournament ship of men’s long-distance outrigger canoe racing. practitioners, demonstrations and walks through cultural Court Investiture and Kupuna and Play Day at 7 a.m. Sunday at Starts at Hale O Lono Harbor and ends at Duke Kah- villages. Dole Park and the Four Seasons. Sponsored in show He Mana ‘o Aloha‘ia – Häna Bay, and Movie Night on anamoku Beach in Waikïkï. www.molokaihoe.com part by OHA. Free. www.hookupulanai.com. gaining knowledge through Wednesday, 5:30-10, and Hawaii- or [email protected]. aloha, followed by an Honor ana Night on Friday, both in Häna DistiNctive WoMeN iN the Prince and Princess Youth Ball Park. 808-248-8622. talk story Festival h aWaiiaNhistory Fri. & Sat., Oct. 15 & 16, Sat., Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. gates open at 4:30 p.m. Themed He Ho‘olaule‘a No Know someone with a head injury? Hawai‘i’s oldest and largest story- Nä Mo‘olelo o Nä Wähine, this annual Common causes: telling celebration features a mixed bag program showcases women’s experi- of Hawai‘i’s best storytellers including ences in Hawai‘i, past and present, and • Car crash Lopaka Kapanui, Maui’s Tita Kathy Col- the indelible imprints they leave behind. • Fall lins, Makia Malo, Kalama Cabigon, Jon The letters of Queen Daylong events range from slam and con- • Assault Osorio and Craig Howes, plus storytellers temporary poetry to film and dramatic Emma will be the focus • Sports injury from the U.S. continent. Free. Ala Moana of dramatic readings at readings of select political and personal Park, McCoy Pavilion. Free storytelling the Distinctive Women letters between Queen Emma and her workshop, Sun., 1-4 p.m. www.honolulu in Hawaiian History Pro- contemporaries. Registration and fees Ho‘oikaika Peer Mentoring Project parks.com or [email protected]. gram. - Courtesy photo apply. Hawai‘i Convention Center. www. for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury distinctivewomenhawaii.org. (808) 592-5907 [email protected] A project of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” na¯ hanana ‘okakopa2010 17 events The poetry of these chants focuses on the West side of Kaua‘i RARE HULA BOOK ARCHIVING PROJECT COMPLETED – the rains and weather conditions that create rainbows, the streams The archiving project of 19th-century chants began when the unex- that feed into the Waimea River, pected gift of the books saved from the ravages of a Waimea River the uplands, the salt marshes that flood were presented by kupuna William Goodwin to Kumu Roselle used to exist between Kekaha and Bailey in 1979 with the understanding that she would bring the mate- Waimea, and the mountain areas rial to life in hula and song presentations. The flowing penmanship of Köke‘e and high points of the was water-smudged, but remained legible. Recognizing the rarity and island. They include Hawaiian worth of these books or chants set down by an unknown person, or names and allusions, some famil- persons, Kumu Bailey gave life to the chants when dancers of Kahiko iar even today, and some that have Halapa‘i Hula Alapa‘i premiered first one and then another of the disappeared from current maps and chants in the Merrie Monarch Festivals, some 100 years after dates been dropped from current usage. shown on some of the entries. The dancers of Kahiko Ha Lapa I Now, three decades since the manuscripts were received, the book Hula Alapa‘i will be among the many archival project has been completed under the guidance of Ka ‘Imi hälau from around the Islands per- Board members by the University of Hawaii Mänoa Library Preser- forming at the festival following the vation Department through a grant from the Hawai‘i Council for the noon arrival on horseback of 2010 Humanities. The chants and entries of these manuscripts “provide a Kumu Hula Roselle Bailey, seated at left, leads Ka ‘Imi dancers Heu‘ionalani Wyeth, Ka‘iulani Queen Tracyann Hiipoi Kanahele, unique perspective from a native speaker (and thinker) of Hawaiian Martin, Sharee Anderson, Tebo Booth, Shoshanah Barretto, Birgitta Steiner and Jessi Jardin. the festival’s first queen from language,” Kumu Manea said. She also noted that the authors “tell - Photo: Courtesy of Tim DeLa Vega Ni‘ihau. The event, which commem- stories and offer observations, all in a dialect of Hawaiian language orates the 1871 journey of Hawai‘i’s that no longer can be heard in daily conversation in the (Waimea) th beloved Queen Emma to these district today.”  Group to revive 19 -century upland forests, also offers live enter- tainment and historical displays.  For a brochure or video on the archival project, visit the Ka ‘Imi Na‘auao O Hawai‘i Nei Institute educational booth at the festival. For information on Ka ‘Imi, visit www.kaimi.org. poem-chants at Kaua‘i’s 22nd annual Emalani Festival Sat., Oct. 9 Queen Emma festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS special to Ka Wai Ola Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, Köke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i by Dawn Fraser Kawahara all classes offered by the Ka ‘Imi CONSUMER MICRO Institute, founded by Kumu Hula Free s the upcoming Eö e Roselle F.K. Bailey, have stressed www.kokee.org LOAN PROGRAM Emalani I Alaka‘i, aka the memorization and understand- 808-335-9975 ext. 0 The OHA CMLP is designed to provide low cost loans to Native Hawaiians who are The Emalani Festival, ing of chants being performed, a experiencing temporary fi nancial hardship as a result of unforeseen events, or who need nears, Kumu Keahi challenge, since few of the haumana Chant small amounts of funding to enhance their careers. Loans are available up to $7,500 at a Manea of Ka ‘Imi speak Hawaiian. But they come to Here is an excerpt of the chant fl at interest rate of 5.0% with a maximum repayment term of 5 years or 60 months. Na‘auao O Hawai‘i Nei Institute’s their appreciation of the language Aloha Ia No A O Waimea, trans- A Examples of Allowable and To be eligible for a Consumer Micro Loan, Kapa‘a classes is putting the danc- through hula oli and mele. lated by Koki “Paul” Williams. Unallowable Loan Purposes ers of Kahiko Ha Lapa I Hula Kumu Manea will join Waimea (Copyrighted material; no you must meet the following criteria: Allowable Loan Purposes: Alapa‘i to the test in preparation High School teacher and longtime portion may be used in repub- • Applicant must be of native - Death in the family Hawaiian Ancestry for the Saturday, Oct. 9 opening of Ka ‘Imi member and teacher Joanne lication or for performance - Emergency health situation this year’s festival. Kealamaipakalana Parongao, as purposes without permission - Unexpected home repairs • Applicant must be at least 18 yrs of This year’s Ka ‘Imi presentation well as Kumu Hula Puamohala from the Institute Directors.) - Unexpected auto repairs age and a resident of the State of Hawai‘i will be made especially meaningful, Kaholokula in presenting their “... He nua lei nani no ka - Career development courses • Applicant’s credit history should - Apprenticeship programs be satisfactory coming on the heels of a recently dancers in the three-part gift for wai kea, - CDL license completed archiving project to this year’s Queen, her Court and He hoa pili no ka wai iliahi • Applicant must have the Unallowable Loan Purposes: ability to repay the loan digitize a one-of-a-kind set of 19th- guests. An interesting resonance is Nawai kaulana o ka aina - Debt consolidation century archival books of Hawaiian that several of the 2010 dancers and Kaulana ai Kauai a puni ...” - Refi nancing • Loans must be for the primary poetry and journal entries in praise chanters were among those who “... Lush with beautiful lei is - Vacation applicants benefi t - Investment • Loans are available to individuals, of the island of Kaua‘i. danced these very dances at the Kawaikea - Re-lending by borrower Two chants from this old set of 1979 (solo ‘auana), 1981 and 1982 A close companion for Kawai- only (partnerships, corporations, sole - Home remodeling/Improvement proprietorships, etc., are excluded) “mystery” treasure books will be Merrie Monarch competitions, after iliahi chanted and danced for this year’s they were originally researched, The famous waters of the For more information or a downloadable Queen: Ia Aloha Ia No A O Waimea, in translated and choreographed by land application, please visit www.oha.org/ separate hula kahiko and ‘auana forms, Kumu Bailey, who co-founded Whose fame surrounds all of cmlp or call, (808) 594-1916 Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i Kaulana Waimea and Noenoe. the Emalani Festival with Marsha Kaua‘i ...” or email [email protected]. oha.org

Kumu Manea’s classes, and Erickson in 1988. 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Suite 500 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 • 808.594.1835 18 ‘okakopa2010 ke au i hala www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] From tHe ArCHIves nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events The following article was printed in Ka Nupepa Kuokoa ame Ke Au Okoa Huiia on Feb. 14, 1874, and recounts the events that took place at the courthouse in Honolulu upon the announcement of the election results.

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Domestic Uprising In Honolulu Kalakaua about the Legislature On The Election Of The King electing him as King, just as they 13 Representatives Beaten Up! emerged and some climbed into a carriage, people raced toward At 3 last Thursday, some citi- Moehonua, Aholo, and Matina zens of Honolulu and the outlying Jr. Probably because the last two districts started a riot outside the were quick, they jumped down, Courthouse Building, attacking the but Moehonua was caught on the representatives to beat them up. carriage and beaten with fists and A painting depicts the 1874 riot. - Photo: Courtesy of Bishop Museum The Heat Of Anger. Just before 1 or perhaps 2 in the afternoon, a huge crowd of people election-time riot in hawai‘i? assembled in the square in front of the Courthouse Building, standing inside and outside of the grounds, and even atop the wooden fences, it happened in 1874 awaiting the outcome of the elec- tion for the Sovereign. There were by Kau‘i sai-Dudoit two types of people in this crowd, ing that according to the law of the throne, the second interregnum those for His Highness Kalakaua, lections are upon us once inheritance, I am the rightful heir was rife with conflict and dissent- and those for Her Highness again, and as we are bom- to the Throne, in order to preserve ing parties who became more vocal Emma, but there were far more barded by the campaign sign peace, harmony and good order, I as the election date approached. of the Her Highness’ people, from wavers and television com- desire to submit the decision of my The two final candidates vying the country districts and from here mercials offering campaign claim to the voice of the people to for the throne was David La‘amea in town as well, and Kalakaua’s Epromises while cleverly airing the be freely and fairly expressed by a Kaläkaua and the Dowager Queen people remained peaceful. Angry foibles of opponents, we Emma. Kaläkaua had a repu- thoughts were already stirred share with you a glimpse tation for being well spoken up in the preceding days, and of the only two elections Virtual library and diplomatic and was from the speeches of the leaders. To see the full original article, visit of a Hawaiian monarch in Visit nupepa.org to see the known to favor the Ameri- Some speakers on the side of the http://bit.ly/dsANbN. - Photo: Courtesy Hawai‘i’s history. Hawaiian language newspa- cans, while Queen Emma Chiefess were heard declaring, “If of Ho‘olaupa‘i On Dec. 11, 1872, Kame- had the loyal support of the representatives do not do what pers online. Also, check out hameha V, Lot Kapuäiwa those faithful to the trusted we want, then strip their bones of ‘Iolani Kamehameha died Ho‘olaupa‘i on Facebook. and comfortable Kame- flesh.” That action was generated sticks. Aholo leaped forward and without naming a successor hameha dynasty and was a by the intention to stir up a revolt, said “You have no rights over to the throne, creating a vacancy of plebicitum,” and on Jan. 1, 1873, close friend of the British royalty. absolutely pagan indeed. me, I’m from Lahaina.” He barely the most prestigious position in the the people voted unanimously in The campaign heated up and was The Legislature’s Election Of A escaped with no injuries. While nation, and for the first time in the favor of their beloved “Prince Bill.” the only topic of discussion in all the Sovereign. they were all still hesitating, those history of this burgeoning country, On Jan. 8, 1873, the Legislature met social circles around Honolulu.  During the time while the House who had jumped went back into the the fate of rule was to be decided by to cast their votes and confirmed was carrying out the election of the Building. the people and their representatives William Charles Lunalilo as the Ho‘olaupa‘i: Hawaiian Language Sovereign, chattering and cheering Postponement in Hawai‘i’s first interregnum. first elected King of the Hawaiian Newspaper Project is a collabora- could be heard from outside, The Legislature reassembled The candidates were Ruth Islands. tive partnership among the Bishop and from the crowd. And when and the representatives came back, Ke‘elikölani, Dowager Queen Sadly, on Feb. 3, 1874, barely Museum, Awaiaulu Inc., Alu Like Inc. the crowd heard that the Chief whereupon the lawless ones ran to Emma, David Kaläkaua, Wil- one year later, Lunalilo died from and Hale Kuamo‘o to utilize modern Kalakaua had won as King, break down the doors, their eyes liam Charles Lunalilo and Bernice tuberculosis without naming a suc- technology to preserve and provide That Was The Beginning flaring with desperate rage. At that Pauahi Bishop. All had familial ties cessor to the throne. Concern for access to the voluminous writings in of the action, as agitators moved point, the Representatives were star- to the royal Kamehameha line but national safety prompted the gov- the Hawaiian language newspapers about here and there, instilling the tled, and huddled together inside. none as high-ranking, natural and ernment to immediately announce for free access at nupepa.org. Kau‘i intention to leap upon the repre- The people came in and beat the uncontested as Lunalilo. Although the time and date of the election by Sai-Dudoit has been the Project Man- sentatives and beat them. representatives they caught in the he was the clear favorite for the the Nobles and Representatives on ager of Ho‘olaupa‘i since 2002. The Movement To Assault. House with fists and sticks. Some throne, he called for an election in Feb. 12, 1874. Unlike the first elec- When the Committee of five representatives hid in the offices, which he declared, “Notwithstand- tion and Lunalilo’s natural claim to members was sent to tell the Chief but some escaped and others were Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” na¯ puke ‘okakopa2010 19 booKs caught. The Legislative Chamber was review entered and the chairs, desks and such were broken up and thrown out- new book on Maui lo‘i side, and even thrown back in, as the windows were shattered. Soldiers From The Man-o-War restoration has real-life roots It was later in the evening when the troops from the man-o-war arrived and the disturbance was ended. The by Francine murray O‘ahu book signings believe in what they do and take Ka Wai ola soldiers have stood guard since then. Sat., Nov. 6 the ‘right’ small steps, they will Books And Papers. achieve that dream.” 12-1 p.m. at Borders, Ward The papers and books of the Court magine Maui of old, its rich The story teaches traditional House were all shredded to bits and landscape shimmering in a Centers Hawaiian values like the commu- tossed out by the rioters. dance of green kalo reaching 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Barnes & nity coming together to help one The Representatives Who Were uncle Kawaiola’s for the sun across acres from Noble, Kähala Mall family clear the land and recon- Beaten. Dream : A Hawaiian Waikapü to Waihe‘e. The 7-9 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, struct the lo‘i and the kïpapa stone Here are the representatives who Ihearth of the Valley Isle, “bread- Ala Moana Center walls as it was done it the past. were beaten up: S. Kipi, W.L. Moe- story basket” or shall we say, ‘umeke Sun., Nov. 7 A resource for keiki and adult honua, D.H. Nahinu, J.W. Lonoaea, poi of the Islands included more 3-5 p.m. at Native Books/ alike, the book also includes T.N. Birch, D.W. Kaaiue, S.K. By Victor C. pellegrino than 1,800 lo‘i. It was the largest Nä Mea Hawai‘i, Ward a Hawaiian-English glossary Kupihea, C.K. Kapule, C.K. Kakani, illustrated by Linda rowell agricultural kalo region in ancient Warehouse explaining all the Hawaiian words R.P. Kukahi, P. Haupu, P.F. Koakanu, Hawai‘i. A self-sufficient local used throughout the publication, and D. Kaukaha. stevens community that flourished with- like the definition of Waikapü, the The Rioters Who Were Seized. out imported sustenance. Maui professor, author and kalo first of four ahupua‘a at the base As of 8 this morning, there are 27 maui arthoughts Co. Oh, what a vision. If only we farmer Victor Pellegrino. of the West Maui Mountains. people assumed to have joined in the 32 pages could connect to the past and “No dream comes without Why do you think Uncle riot of the 12th of February who were bring a bit of that historic life challenges,” said Pellegrino. “For Kawaiola’s dream story inspired seized and are now being held. The $18.95 hardcover back to the land. But how? us, these challenges although people who heard it? What do search, however, is not yet ended. How do you fulfill a dream? unfortunate in regards to our passion and hard work have to Fitting Punishment. Step by step. In little steps, water source, has actually been a do with achieving your dreams? We hereby call upon all patriotic with many helping hands. A positive one as we build stronger For added learning, a study guide citizens, that if any of the rioters are delightful new book, Uncle relationships within our Waikapü is built-in. in their presence, they should quickly Kawaiola’s Dream, shares the and Maui community.” Currently, “We enjoy seeing the cultural report to the Government authorities tale of this dream coming true, about 96 percent of the water of landscape come alive again,” so they can be arrested and restitu- the rebuilding of a taro farm in Waikapü Stream is diverted for said Pellegrino. Share the dream. tion be paid for the terrible actions Maui. The children’s book comes commercial and other use. But Pick up a copy for yourself and that these people did to defame our to life with the vibrant paintings slowly a few lo‘i kalo, irrigated the keiki in your life. 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on Kaua‘i. In the seventh grade directly with the inmates and ran and reconciliation. Our Lieutenant his small-town upbringing and the ChAirMen he had the opportunity to attend a division where we employed Governor, who is now running for Hawaiian values he learned as a Continued from page 15 Kamehameha Schools and moved inmates while they were incar- Governor, will continue to cham- child as the inner voice that shapes to O‘ahu. He graduated from cerated giving them vocation pion that going forward.” him on a daily basis. Raised in a now,“ adds Ka‘auwai. Kamehameha in 1990 and took his rehabilitation,” he adds. “With the On the issue of ceded lands, large Hawaiian family – his dad has “We have a lot of younger families, studies to Boston College, where he majority of the guys incarcerated Ka‘auwai points out the sup- 16 siblings and he’s the youngest of 30- and 40-somethings, where in the double majored in philosophy and being Hawaiian, I wasn’t only able port given by their administration dozens of grandchildren – Ka‘auwai past the average age was in the 60s.” business/marketing. to fulfill my calling as far as my having worked with OHA to settle brings to his role as Republican Party At just 37 years old, the Kaua‘i “I am very grateful for the educa- faith goes by helping out some of the issues, only to have it rejected Chair the importance of ‘ohana and native says, “What I bring to the tion that Kamehameha Schools has the forgotten, but I was also able to by the Legislature. caring for one another. Republican Party is a fresh per- provided me as a Hawaiian, but we help Hawaiians.” “Having it rejected was a slap in the “As a Hawaiian I believe our plan spective being a Hawaiian, being know that it cannot educate every Native Hawaiians make up only face to the Hawaiian people. I hold the will help the Hawaiian people pros- born and raised here in Hawai‘i and single Hawaiian under its umbrella, about 20 percent of the total popu- Legislature liable for that failure.” per,” he adds. “We are looking to do certainly a sensitivity to the people so we need to use the public educa- lation of the state, yet statistics in a And with the economy taking hits our part and we believe that with here. And I’m very involved in the tion system, whether it’s through House bill last year say that 45 per- from all directions, Ka‘auwai is con- a balanced system we’ll see poli- Christian community.” charter schools or school vouch- cent of the state’s inmate population fident that the Republican platform to tics iron out the wrinkles that we A proud father and a former ers,” adds Ka‘auwai. “We’re already is Native Hawaiian. diversify the economy will increase haven’t been able to iron out under small-business owner, Ka‘auwai paying $13,000 to $15,000 a year After dedicating years in the cor- not only the quantity, but the quality a single-party rule. can relate to the struggles many per student in the public education rectional industries, Ka‘auwai served of jobs available within the state. “We believe in equality of oppor- Hawai‘i families, including Native system, then why not let the parents as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. “We need to have Hawaiian tunity and providing everyone, Hawaiians, are facing in regards to choose where they want to send their Gov. Duke Aiona, who is now run- families not only dependent on the including Native Hawaiians the the economy and education. child. So vouchers are an option, ning for governor against Democrat labor-based jobs but also on the same opportunity to succeed.”  “Our party is a defender of edu- charter schools are an option.” Neil Abercrombie. And his passion intellectual property-based jobs cation and that’s one of our top After college, Ka‘auwai found for politics grew from there. as well,” he adds. “I also think Melissa Moniz is a Contributing priorities,” he says. “Education set- his way back to the Islands and “The Akaka bill has the support property ownership for Hawaiians Writer for Ka Wai Ola. A former Asso- ting the stage so everyone has the found his calling managing cor- of our administration and it’s some- is a big thing. 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to his Island home and his ‘ohana. reality tv star launches cosmetics line “When I was younger my favorite song was Coco- nut Girl by Brother Nolan,” says Makaawaawa. by melissa moniz “The collection has a lot of personal influences. My The star-studded line includes prod- dad’s musical group in Hawai‘i is called A long-lasting cosmetic line ucts such as Dream Cream, an oil- and Touch of Gold, so there’s going to be a lip with a fashion edge is fragrance-free age-defying, light-diffusing gloss called Touch of Gold. There’s a song just what Nolan Robert moisturizer; Erase It, a waterproof primer called Cheryl Moana Marie, my mom’s Makaawaawa created thanks for the eyes and lips; and Diamond Dust, a name is Cheryl, and my dad sang that to big dreams and a $100,000 loose translucent powder with micro-fine song to my mom on their Agrand prize after winning Lifetime’s silver glitter. wedding day so there’s a reality TV contest Blush: The Search Makaawaawa Just last month, at around the same color called Moana Marie. for the Next Great Makeup Artist. time he returned home to showcase his new line And I love the fragrance “I was inspired by fashion and fitness because I at Valerie Joseph boutique at Ala Moana Center, of plumeria, so I may do a am also a fitness instructor, so I wanted something he amped up his line with 10 makeup sets called body bronzer with the scent that’s going to wear well throughout your workout The Starlet Collections. Each Starlet set comes derived from plumeria.” and all day long, but also pigmented enough to with all the colors needed to recreate the look, and Here’s a great beauty be used on photo shoots, in film and so forth,” a step-by-step directional face chart designed and tip: “Right now the trend says the Honolulu-born entrepreneur who lives hand drawn by Makaawaawa, a Native Hawaiian is black and white with in Newport Beach, California. who was featured in these pages in July 2009. a very strong lip,“ says Nolan Robert Cosmetics’ Totally Cute, His new cosmetic line, Nolan Robert Cosmet- “After the summer collection I wanted to do Makaawaawa. “Definitely a limited-edition highly pigmented wet- ics, took about eight months of development with a bundle set for the holidays, so I created looks going into winter, women to-dry eye shadow pallet with a splash three different labs. The process of perfecting the for the most Googled women (Madonna, Ange- should think about color on of micro-fine silver glitter, and Erase It, colors, texture and consistency was a smooth lina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Lea the lips. So a very clean face at top, a flesh-tone creamy primer that process for the artist who spent almost his entire Michelle, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Beyonce, and bold color on the lips. helps eye shadows and lipsticks stay career involved in the makeup biz. Rihanna and Scarlett Johansson) and I created A lot of plums is another on longer. - Photos: Courtesy of Nolan “Being a MAC (Cosmetics) employee for 11 years, these sets that include everything needed for that thing that we’re seeing on Robert Cosmetics I knew what I wanted, and what I didn’t like,” he says. look,” he adds. the runway now.” “When I got the testers I tested it on every person I In the works right now is a Spring collection know, including all my celebrity clientele because they called Coconut Girl that he says will be com- For more on Nolan Robert Cosmetics, spe- would tell me if they didn’t like it and be completely pletely Hawaiian-inspired. Infused with some cial offers or to purchase products, visit www. honest. I didn’t have any negative feedback.” personal touches, the collection will be pay tribute nolanrobertcosmetics.com.

Nations Education Foundation to offer the work- OhA funds tax-relief workshops shops, which concluded Oct. 4. “There are many organizations that are critical to our community that are ‘at-risk for revocation,’ including civic for small hawaiian nonprofits clubs, canoe clubs, educational groups, scholar- ship funds, Hawaiian homestead associations, by Francine murray Questions? hula hälau, alumni groups and more.” Ka Wai ola their services,” said Clyde Nämu‘o, The Pension Protection Act of 2006 affected Now that the OHA- OHA’s Chief Executive Officer. many small nonprofits and charities that were to have “Without these nonprofit groups, never before required to file tax returns, mandating sponsored workshops choices and he Office of Hawai- have concluded, you there will be a void that would that they file returns annually starting in 2007. a sustainable ian Affairs recently can get your tax-relief adversely impact our community.” According to the IRS, there are more than future, native sponsored free questions answered or The IRS recently announced that 1,700 small nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i tax-compliance Oct. 15 will be the final day for with an annual revenue of less than $25,000 at request an informa- hawaiians workshops to help small charities to take advantage of risk of losing their tax-exempt status. This year tion packet by call- will prog- smallT Hawaiian organizations the tax-relief program before losing the IRS is offering a one-time break for those ress toward qualify for a one-time tax-relief ing Native Nations their tax-exempt status. Organi- groups so that they can come back into compli- program needed to maintain Education Foundation zations that do not comply by the ance and keep their tax-exempt status, even if greater their tax-exempt status. at 554-6685. deadline will automatically have they failed to file for three consecutive years. economic OHA provided a $24,500 Deadline to file is their tax exemption revoked. Groups “We are doing everything we can to help orga- self-suffi- grant to Native Nations Edu- Oct. 15. may see if they are “at-risk for revo- nizations comply with the law and keep their ciency. cation Foundation to conduct www.irs.gov/thelist cation” and learn about this one-time valuable tax exemption,” IRS Commissioner workshops on Hawai‘i Island, filing relief opportunity at www.irs. Doug Shulman said in a press release. “So if you O‘ahu and Maui in order to help with changes in gov/thelist. do not have your filings up to date, now is the IRS tax laws affecting small nonprofits. “This is a serious situation, we don’t want any time to take action and get back on track.” “OHA is glad it is able to help keep these Hawaiian organizations to lose their tax exemp- For the smallest organizations, form 990-N organizations working and functional in the tions,” said Trisha Kehau Watson, President of may be filed online by simply filling in eight items community so our beneficiaries can benefit from Honua Consulting, which partnered with Native and submitting the electronic form by Oct. 15.  22 ‘okakopa2010 leo ‘elele www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] trustee messsAges nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events PILILÄ‘AU – ‘ohana reunion ‘Where does OHA stand?’ o ke koa kaulana loha e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino. Sept. knife and bare fists until finally over- t the request of OHA benefi- cultural processes by which the general 17, 2010, marked 49 years come and mortally wounded. When ciary, Kona Hema resident, welfare and conditions of Hawaiians are since Waipahu High 1948 the position was subsequently retaken, former Hawaiian Homes thereby improved; (4) the administra- graduate Private more than 40 enemy dead Commissioner tion and operating budget of First Class Her- were counted in the area he Dickie Nelson, the the Department of Hawaiian Abert Kaili Pililä‘au (Oct. 10, had so valiantly defended. Afollowing excerpts from an op Home Lands; in furtherance 1928 – Sept. 17, 1951) of His heroic devotion to duty, ed authored by David Kimo of (1), (2), (3) and (4) herein, Wai‘anae, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, a indomitable fighting spirit, Frankel, who is suing the State by appropriating the same in United States Army soldier and gallant self-sacrifice of Hawai‘i on behalf of Dickie the manner provided by law.” and member of Company reflect the highest credit and five other Plaintiffs, is In passing this amend- C, 23d Infantry Regiment, upon himself, the infantry, being shared with you: ment to the Constitution, the 2nd Infantry Division, dis- and the U.S. Army.” Committee Report for the tinguished himself for his Haunani In January 2000 in New taking the state to court Robert K. Convention states: ultimate sacrifice in Korean Apoliona, MSW Orleans, the United States for refusing to fund Dhhl Lindsey, Jr. “Your Committee proposal War combat. Aged 22 at his Navy christened a Military sufficiently makes it expressly clear that death, Pililä‘au was buried at Chairperson, Sealift Command cargo ship, FACT: As of June 30, 1978, Trustee, Hawai‘i the Legislature is to fund the National Memorial Ceme- Trustee, At-large the USNS Pililä‘au (T-AKR- there were approximately DHHL for purposes which tery of the Pacific in Honolulu 304), in his honor. Thirty-one 5,769 people on the DHHL reflect the spirit and intent Feb. 26, 1952. For his actions members of his extended wait lists. As of June 30, 2007, of the Act. Your Committee on Heartbreak Ridge, Her- family were given a tour of the number has grown to 23,668. decided to no longer allow the legisla- bert Kaili Pililä‘au, the ninth of 14 the ship on Dec. 10, 2003, when it FACT: As of the summer of 2008, ture discretion in this area. children, born to Native Hawaiian par- made its first docking in Hawai‘i. Also 1,666 applicants had been on the wait “DHHL cannot afford to lease more ents, whose mother Abigail spoke only named for Pililä‘au are a live-fire range lists for three decades or more. Over acreage to the general public for the Hawaiian, on June 18, 1952, received at Mäkua Military Reservation, a park 8,000 have waited two decades or more. purposes of generating income to accom- posthumously the Medal of in his hometown of Wai‘anae And over 15,000 have waited over 10 modate a minimal employee level. It is Honor for his actions near and the Wai‘anae Army Rec- years. clear to your Committee that the intent Pia-ri, Korea, Sept. 17, 1951. reation Center. FACT: Since June 30, 2002, the and spirit of the Act would be better Pililä‘au was the first Hawai- Honoring Pililä‘au, first number of people who were added to served by releasing the department of ian to receive the Medal of Native Hawaiian to receive the DHHL wait lists each fiscal year has its present burden to generate revenues Honor. The Medal of Honor the Medal of Honor, Kumu been greater than the number of new through the general leasing of its lands. is the nation’s highest medal Hula John Pi‘ilani Watkins homestead leases that DHHL awarded Your Committee decided that through for valor in combat awarded composed the Mele Hawai‘i to native Hawaiians for that fiscal year. legislative funding this dilemma would to members of the armed Herbert Kaili Pilila¯‘au, Pililä‘au: Kaulana nö ‘oe e FACT: The State is no longer pro- be resolved. In that manner more lands forces is also referred to as ke koa kaulana Pililä‘au lä, ke koa kaulana o viding any general revenue funds for could be made available through the the “Congressional Medal of Hawai‘i nei lä. Ua ola Hawai‘i DHHL’s administrative and operating intended beneficiaries. (David Frankel- Honor” because the President awards i kou inoa lä, kaulana nö Hawai‘i. He costs. Attorney for Plaintiffs Nelson, Chun, it on behalf of the Congress. Pililä‘au’s hiwahiwa ‘oe na ka lähui lä, e he lipine FACT: The State concedes that the Akiona, Adams, Ioane & Apia versus official Medal of Honor citation reads: ho‘i no ka papale lä. E kau ha‘aheo nei DHHL has not received sufficient fund- the State of Hawai‘i).” “Pfc. Pililaau, a member of Com- i ke po‘o lä, ha‘aheo no kou inoa. I mea ing. A hearing was held before the Inter- pany C, distinguished himself by ho‘omana‘o na ka lähui lä, mahalo a ka FACT: DHHL has been forced to mediate Court of Appeals on Sept. 8, conspicuous gallantry and outstand- hae ‘Amelika lä. Kou inoa hanohano lease Hawaiian Home Lands to commer- 2010, before Judges Nakamura, Foley ing courage above and beyond the call Pililä‘au lä, ola nö ‘oe e Hawai‘i. Ha‘ina cial entities in order to raise sufficient and Fujise. A ruling is forthcoming of duty in action against the enemy. ‘ia mai ana ka puana lä, pa‘ahia kou inoa funds to provide homesteads to native and in anticipation of a favorable result The enemy sent wave after wave of me ka hanohano lä. Ke koa kaulana o Hawaiians. Dickie Nelson’s questions to me as fanatical troops against his platoon Hawai‘i nei lä, ha‘aheo Pililä‘au. OHA Trustee are: “Where is OHA in which held a key terrain feature on The Pililä‘au ‘Ohana, reunion Aug. In 1978, the voters of this State all of this? Where does OHA stand? ‘Heartbreak Ridge.’ Valiantly defend- 12-14, 2011, is reaching out to descen- amended our State Constitution to spe- What is its position on this matter?” ing its position, the unit repulsed each dants of Peter Daniel and Elizabeth cifically prevent this from occurring. Sadly, I did not have an answer for him attack until ammunition became prac- Pililä‘au, Emmalani Kekoa, Rebecca Article XII Section 1 of the Hawai‘i but I will. OHA exists by Mandate and tically exhausted and it was ordered Anoipua Silva, Daniel Pililä‘au, Eliza- State Constitution provides: Mission “to better conditions for our to withdraw to a new position. Vol- beth Pa, Lehua Augustine Ikekai and “The legislature shall make suffi- people.” Advocacy is one of our Stra- untarily remaining behind to cover Rachel Nahale. Contacts: Ike, 428-7178; cient sums available for the following tegic Directions under our Updated the withdrawal, Pfc. Pililaau fired his Sweetheart, 225-4706; Laninohea_25@ purposes: (1) development of home, Strategic Plan. I am one voice of nine automatic weapon into the ranks of the yahoo.com or [email protected]. agriculture, farm and ranch lots; (2) at the table but if “push comes to shove” assailants, threw all his grenades and, Monthly meetings convene home, agriculture, aquaculture, farm and I know where I will stand.  with ammunition exhausted, closed at Wai‘anae District Park, the ranch loans; (3) rehabilitation projects with the foe in hand-to-hand combat, next meeting is Oct. 23, 2010, to include, but not limited to, educa- courageously fighting with his trench at 9 a.m. Potluck. 22/48  tional, economic, political, social and Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” leo ‘elele ‘okakopa2010 23 trustee messsAges Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao helping Moloka‘i families Calling the ‘middle’ to action

This month’s article is written by This particular OHA program n many situations where a Trustee, I believe that we who Dara Lukonen, Principal of Aka‘ula provides financial assistance to chil- controversy rules in the com- compose the middle need to wake BOARD Of School on Moloka‘i. Started in 2003, dren attending K-12 private schools munity, there are two poles up, focus and act in a rational Aka‘ula School offers a other than the Kamehameha on opposite sides way for the benefit of TRuSTeeS quality, multi-age, transitional Schools, or, attending a from which much our keiki and the gen- environment for Moloka‘i stu- specialized academic pro- Iis heard. In between, erations to come. dents in grades five to eight. gram, in Hawai‘i. Other there are oft times We can honor our Haunani Apoliona, MSW For more information, please requirements include that either a disinterested or ancestors of Hawai‘i Chairperson, Trustee, At-large visit www.akaulaschool.org. applicants must be a parent an uninformed middle. and also acknowl- Tel: 808.594.1886 or primary caregiver of a It is to this group in edge our citizenship Email: [email protected] or people in Hawai‘i, child with extraordinary the middle, they who as Americans. We can ————— private schools often education expenses and are busy trying to practice our culture Walter M. Heen evoke images of Colette Y. live or be eligible to live on make ends meet, who Boyd P. and also recognize Vice Chair, Trustee, O‘ahu wealth and privilege, Machado Hawaiian Homelands. are picking up and Mossman all other cultures in Tel: 808.594.1854 a world to which not For families with mul- dropping off, who are Hawai‘i. We can pre- Fax: 808.594.0210 Feveryone has access. OHA Trustee, Moloka‘i tiple children at the school, studying or working Trustee, Maui serve our traditions and Email: [email protected] ————— has leveled the playing field and La-na‘i Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao is cru- to the wee hours, who keep our identity as an with Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao, cial. The Faleali‘i ‘ohana, don’t have the time that indigenous people and Rowena Akana a financial assistance pro- shares that “our family is those who populate the also serve our country, Trustee, At-large gram designed to support fortunate to live on Hawai- poles have to attend hearings, the United States. We can live Tel: 808.594.1860 economically challenged Hawaiian ian Homelands that have been passed submit testimonies, call their rep- in harmony with all others and Fax: 808.594.0209 families whose children attend pri- on through three generations. Quali- resentatives or to write letters to still be recognized as the Hawai- Email: [email protected] vate elementary or secondary schools. fying for OHA assistance allows our the editor, that I wish to address ian in Hawai‘i. Our children and ————— For Aka‘ula School, a private middle two children to get a good educa- my remarks. posterity can be proud of their Donald B. Cataluna school on Moloka‘i, it provides tion at Aka‘ula School. We are truly In 1978 the last Constitutional heritage as are we and carry it on, Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau the diversity critical to the school’s blessed to be a part of this program Convention resulted in the cre- but without legal, moral and spir- Tel: 808.594.1881 vision, and it has provided Hawaiian and we thank OHA from the bottom ation of the Office of Hawaiian itual safeguards, we will lose the Fax: 808.594.0211 students and their families the gift of of our hearts.” Affairs. At the time I was busy very institutions that today help Email: [email protected] educational choice in an economy that Aka‘ula School’s ‘ohana has always running the Prosecuting Attor- preserve our identity. Federal ————— has not been so generous. Because of worked together to make it through ney’s Office for the County of recognition is the only realistic Robert K. Lindsey Jr. Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao, Aka‘ula School financial difficulties. In the last year, Maui and paid little attention answer. That means the Akaka Trustee, Hawai‘i maintained demographics reflective a significant number of families were even though one of my deputies, bill. International recognition is Tel: 808.594.1855 of the community it serves. Of the 46 affected by state furloughs and loss of John Tam, was elected to be a not. That means the U.N. Fax: 808.594.1883 students, 72 percent are Hawaiian, 15 employment. Considerable sacrifices delegate. After OHA was estab- So, as long as we can work Email: [email protected] percent have learning disabilities or were made to keep commitments to lished in 1980, I paid even less within the laws of our nation and ————— behavioral challenges, and about 70 the school and to each other. Coco attention except where the TV State, we can work to secure our Colette Y. Machado percent are eligible for free or reduced Stone-He reflects: “We are grate- news forced it upon me. As the continued existence as the aborig- Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i lunch by federal standards. ful and blessed to have received a years passed and as the fighting inal, indigenous, native people of Tel: 808.594.1837 While the school provides financial Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao scholarship. We continued in the OHA board- Hawai‘i. You can then be assured Fax: 808.594.0212 assistance for all students, Moloka‘i’s have used the award towards tuition, room, I minded my own business that your ancestors will have the Email: [email protected] economic condition limits the school’s bus transportation and school sup- … until, I read that OHA and resources in place to link to their ————— ability to offer as much as is needed. For plies. It really helped us through this DHHL were defending them- posterity and vice versa, and Boyd P. Mossman some families, Käko‘o Ho‘ona‘auao is economic change with state furloughs selves in the courts for their very as a people we will be able to Trustee, Maui the only way they have been able to keep and a 5 percent loss in gross wages and existence. I was by then retired continue without threat of legal Tel: 808.594.1858 their child at the school. Ku‘ulei Arce decreased hours for my husband.” and decided that best I offer my termination in the courts. With Fax: 808.594.1864 says: “The assistance from OHA was a The financial assistance that Käko‘o mana‘o to the court battles. Akaka, we will progress not only Email: [email protected] definite boost during our financial hard- Ho‘ona‘auao provides isn’t just about So, late as I was in paying as a people but as a State and as ————— ships last year. On paper it seems that the money. It’s about OHA’s com- attention to what was going on a nation within a nation. Without Oz Stender we are financially stable, but after all mitment to children of Hawaiian with our people, suffice to say I Akaka, we stand to lose in court Trustee, At-large necessities are paid (mortgage, utilities, ancestry. It’s about offering Hawaiian jumped into the fray and tried to and lose any hope of any kind of Tel: 808.594.1877 gas, food, etc.), we barely have enough. families peace of mind knowing that help bolster our side. I quickly nation. With that will go every Fax: 808.594.1853 We struggle financially to put our son their children can attend the school learned that there were two poles, benefit applicable to Hawaiians. Email: [email protected] through this private school, but we are of their dreams regardless of cost. It’s one on each side of us, each pa‘a You make the choice: Head in the ————— willing to make this sacrifice for his bet- about giving Hawaiian families hope; in their positions, one mostly sand and come what may? Or, the John D. Waihe‘e IV terment. There are no words to describe hope that their children will have the Hawaiian, and one mostly haole, future of your keiki? I believe Trustee, At-large how OHA’s scholarship helped to ease opportunity to pursue their dreams but neither holding beliefs sup- our ancestors are relying on us Tel: 808.594.1876 the tension within our family: finan- and achieve their aspirations.  portive of the vast middle where to make the right choice.  Fax: 808.594.0208 cially, physically and mentally.” OHA had set its anchor. Now as Email: [email protected] 24 ‘okakopa2010 poke nu¯hou www.oha.org/kwo | [email protected] neWs brIeFs nAtIve HAWAIIAn » neW s | FeAtures | events PTAC offers contracting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the tion. And on Oct. 28, Monument workshop WINHEC provides an international Maritime Archaeologist will speak enos sWoRn in FoR forum and support for Indigenous about shipwreck discoveries and the The Hawai‘i Procurement Tech- Peoples to pursue common goals artifacts they produce. pResidential Commission nical Assistance Center plans to through higher education. offer a “Government Contracting: Hawai‘i Sons of the Civil War talk General Services Administration $67K Awarded to Hawaiian and Naval Supply Systems Com- student scholars The Hawaiian Historical Society mand” workshop from 10 a.m. to presents an illustrated talk about the noon on Nov. 9 at the Honolulu Air- Eighteen students will be recog- economic and social effects of the port conference meeting rooms. nized at a private Hawai‘inuiäkea American Civil War on Hawai‘i with Leading the workshop will be Honors Student Scholars reception on dramatic stories of individuals from Claus Prufer, Program Manager Friday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Islands who fought in the war – of HI-PTAC, which is primarily at Hälau ‘O Haumea, Kamakaküoka- including a son of a High Chiefess. funded by the Defense Logistics lani Center of Hawaiian Studies at the At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, Agency with support from the University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. Dr. Justin Vance of Hawai‘i Pacific Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Reg- The students have been awarded University and freelance historical istration for the free workshop is scholarships – including from the researcher Nanette Napoleon will required by contacting Letty Ojeda Center for Hawaiian Studies Schol- discuss the lives of several troops, at 594-1986 or [email protected]. arship Fund and Nä Leo ‘Öiwi including James Woods Bush, who For information on HI-PTAC, Scholarship – to pursue studies in served in the Union Navy, and Hilo- Kamuela Enos, on left, was sworn in to serve on the President’s Advisory Commis- visit www.hiptac.org. all areas and forms of Hawaiian born Henry Ho‘olulu Pitman, who sion on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on knowledge as they prepare for lead- served as a Private in the 22nd Mas- Sept. 21. Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal, right, officiated as the group of 15 UH-Hilo Hawaiian Language ership roles in their future careers. sachusetts Volunteer Infantry and took their oaths, including Chair Daphne Kwok, in pink, Sefa Aina, Debra Cabrera and College gains international “Giving the gift of education is was a son of Benjamin Pitman and Enos. Also sworn in was pro football player Hines Ward, not shown. Enos is the Com- integral to nurturing the next gen- High Chiefess Kino‘ole O Liliha. accreditation munity Resource Development Director at MA‘O Organic Farms on O‘ahu and Director eration of Native Hawaiian leaders The free public talk will be of the Hawai‘i Rural Development Council. President Obama, in announcing his intent The World Indigenous Nations who are grounded in a Hawaiian held in the Kana‘ina Building (old to appoint the group, said, “Our nation will be well-served by the skill and dedication Higher Education Consortium worldview, skilled in academic dis- Archives Building) on the ‘Iolani these men and women bring to their new roles. I look forward to working with them (WINHEC) in August at its annual ciplinary knowledge and practice, Palace grounds, which offers free in the months and years ahead.” - Courtesy photo by: Jim McCallum meeting at Sami University Col- and committed to service and social parking. Call 537-6271 for more lege in Guovdageaidnu, Norway, justice,” said Maenette Benham, information or visit www.hawaiian awarded its first accreditation to Dean of the Hawai‘inuiäkea School history.org to learn more about the the University of Hawaii at Hilo of Hawaiian Knowledge. historical society. Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani Col- The reception also thanks schol- oHa gRant suppoRts lege of Hawaiian Language for its arship donors “as they help us build Kapa artist to share knowledge ¯ ¯ Hawaiian Mauli Ola Education strong learning experiences across na WaHine o Ke Kai System P-20 education system. our programs,” Benham said. Experience the delicate and This accreditation is given to indigenous art of kapa making institutions that demonstrate a Lectures to focus on NWHI through the eyes of artist and cul- strong educational commitment to tural practitioner Dalani Tanahy at language, culture and traditional As part of a monthlong series of lec- two free events in October. practices in their community. tures dedicated to the 10th anniversary Tanahy will share the origins of The use of Hawaiian language of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Polynesian bark cloth, differences for instruction in the P-20 system Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve, sci- between Hawaiian and other Pacific has a proven record of yielding col- entist Randy Kosaki will discuss the tapa, reasons for the demise of lege and career ready high school recent discovery of 10 new species Hawaiian kapa and its revival at an graduates. “Several features of this in the Papahänaumokuäkea Marine hourlong workshop place on Oct. accreditation make this recognition National Monument. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Kamehameha significant,” said Dr. Kalena Silva, Kosaki, Monument Deputy Schools-Käpalama, Ruth Ke Director of Ke‘elikölani College. Superintendent and Chief Scientist, elikölani Performing Arts Center. “Indigenous people throughout the will speak Oct. 14 at the Hanauma A kapa making demonstration will world are losing their language to Bay Thursday Night Lecture Series, include dye making and designs. extinction. This WINHEC accredi- which starts at 7 p.m. and is free Call 843-3594. tation recognizes Ke‘elikölani and open to the public. Tanahy, who teaches kapa tech- College’s success in revitalizing The series continues Oct. 21, when niques at Leeward Community Members of Team Bradley celebrate after their record-tying sixth consecutive win in the Hawaiian and in creating an edu- Monument Superintendent ‘Aulani College’s Continuing Education 32nd annual Na¯ Wahine O Ke Kai on Sept. 26. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs provided cational model from which other Wilhelm discusses how President Program, will also speak at a Art a $10,000 ‘Ahahui Event Grant for the event, which attracted a field of 85 crews from indigenous peoples may learn and Bill Clinton’s creation of the North- Lunch Lecture at the Hawai‘i State Hawai‘i to New Zealand. Team Bradley tied the consecutive win record of Offshore take inspiration.” western Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Art Museum on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Canoe Club of California, but the women from Hawai‘i still hold the record for fastest Founded on the principles of the Ecosystem Reserve in 2000 forever from noon to 1 p.m. For informa- time – having finished the 41-mile outrigger canoe race from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu in 5 1993 United Nations Declaration on changed the face of ocean protec- tion, visit www.kapahawaii.com.  hours, 22 minutes and 5 seconds, in 2008. - Photo: Kaimo Muhlestein Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ‘okakopa2010 25 studY knowing that we are much more Continued from page 6 vulnerable and at-risk for higher healthy diet revolving around the mortality and morbidity, i think staple food taro. For them, Hawaiian health meant an overall good condi- researchers and health providers tion not only of the mind, body and should consider really focusing spirit, but also of their community and environment. It takes a village on systemic change that targets to raise a healthy child. “The challenge is to really integrated health services and address Native Hawaiian health,” incorporates cultural traditions for Crabbe said. Panapasa said, “This information native hawaiians.” can guide policy development, health- care programs and interventions, as — Dr. Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Young attendees listen intently at a workshop on native youth leadership. - Photo: Kathy well as encourage new research that Director of Research at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Muneno builds on these findings.” The study brings to light a need said on this day Mau would surely to identify the causes or conditions veys and distinctive patterns have health concerns and disparities in implore everyone present to know that Native Hawaiians face which been missed,” Panapasa said. “As racially diverse populations.” heALinG your gift, to share it and “to be that result in shorter life spans than the U.S. becomes increasingly The study was funded by the Continued from page 6 light, to be that love.” those of the general population. diverse both racially and ethni- National Center for Minority As song and dance closed the cer- “Because of their (Native cally, this type of analysis allows Health and Health Disparities, part stream with our energy and love” emony, about 100 youth gathered Hawaiians’) relatively small num- for new insights into the underpin- of the National Institutes of Health is the task at hand said co-emcee in a conference room for their first bers, their social, economic and nings of differences in morbidity and is published in the Ameri- Dave Baldridge of the Cherokee workshop. Before them was Russell health status have been chronically and mortality. It offers an opportu- can Journal of Public Health, nation, “We are here to change the Davis. He, an African-American, under-represented in national sur- nity to identify how best to reduce November 2010 issue.  world … we bring love to heal the told them he grew up in a segregated world.” city and learned of spirituality from Apoliona’s co-chair, Kame- his mother, who was disabled at a hameha Schools Trustee and young age and later denied a teach- non-instrument navigator Nainoa ing job because of her disability. He Thompson spoke of the power of said he was always determined “to one man’s love. He said the late make sure that others did not suffer master navigator Mau Piailug of the kind of indignity that my mother Micronesia first navigated Höküle‘a endured.” He told the youth from to Tahiti then taught Hawaiians to around the world, “The truth is, I’ve navigate themselves, and in doing been looking for you and this kind “Building Foundations for Future Generations” so, “he helped us to remember who of occasion for many, many years.” we were, to be proud of who we And the conference began.  are.” He “came to us, strengthened us, helped to heal us,” Thompson Kathy Muneno is a Contributing said, and in the end, “his teach- Writer for Ka Wai Ola. She is a ing was because he loved us.” He weekend weather anchor at KHON2.

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2010 Muller on Maui, 244-3522 or marionmuller@ KANUHA/NAHE‘EHOLUA/MALULU/ hawaii.rr.com, Maria Smith 808-982-6815 or email: Ruth “Luka” Kolohaiole m. Chow. Long over- hawaiiantel.net. KUMAAIKU/KEOKI/HULIMAI/ [email protected]. due. Bonding time, meeting each other for the first ELDERTS/MAHOE – The Johannes Emil time. Interested? Leave contact information: tamar- KEKUMAKU/MAKAULI‘I/KIKAHA/ Elderts and Ke‘ai Mahoe family is planning a fam- HANAMAIKAI/MAHIAI – We are hav- CUMMINGS – The descendants of the mar- [email protected] or 1-808-520-2822. Also look- ily reunion in October 2010 in Hilo, Hawai‘i. To ing our 1st Family Reunion on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, KAPA/KAHALAU/MOKUAIKAI – We are riage of Thomas Booth Cummings and Kahale ing for Douglas Puoanui Pane‘e (1845) m. Kanamu. receive information about the reunion, please pro- 2010, at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, planning and organizing a family reunion set for Kamanaoulu, plus those of his daughter Caroline Children: Douglas Puoanui Pane‘e m. Ah Lin Tai vide mailing and/or e-mail addresses and telephone Maui. This Reunion is in honor of the late Keaka Nov. 11-14, 2010, in Kailua Kona. It’s been decid- Cummings Dutro will hold a Family Reunion on Choy; Lydia Pane‘e. number(s) to Lauren “Paulette Elderts” Russell Jack Hanamaikai(K) and Haukinui Mahiai(W) ed and agreed by our Family Board of Committee, O‘ahu at the Kualoa Ranch House on Saturday at [email protected] or call her at 808- and their children, who were: Rebecca Mahiai to have a three-day event to bring all the families the 16th of July, 2011 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. KUALU/HAUPU – I am in the process of cre- 285-4124. Hanamaikai (married Francisco J Nobriga), Elena together in fellowship and bonding and for many Address updates may be sent to Harold Prados, ating a family web site for members of the Kualu/ Hanamaikai (married Ku Isaia/Isay and Liu Keno/ to reunite once again. We look forward to meet- [email protected] or ph. (808) 772- Haupu ‘Ohana. My grandmother is Helen Lahapa ENOMOTO/PO‘AI – The ‘ohana of Ichisaburo Kona Kahakauila), Ruth Hanamaikai (married ing ‘ohana for the first time. We are having month- 1261. Mailings to the known addresses will be sent Dotimas (Kualu/Kuwalu). Anyone with information Nakata (aka) Masaji Enomoto and Annie Keoho Albert Wilson), Harry Hanamaikai (married Agnes ly meetings for planning and coordinating activ- out about March 2011. on the family and would like to contribute to putting Po‘ai will hold a reunion at Hale Nanea in Kahului, Wahineia Hoopii Kamalani), John Hanamaikai (mar- ities. This reunion is being put together by many together a web site for all descendants and ancestors Maui, on Oct. 23-24, 2010. The ‘ohana include ried Malei Palu Kekahuna), Keaka Jack Hanamaikai cousins and siblings here in Kona, but we encour- LYMAN – Aloha ‘ohana! We would love to have a of the family, contact Christine Chow at clabanon@ all descendants of their children: Rose Tamako Jr. (married Hattie Konoho), Rachel Hanamaikai age all families’ support to make this a success. Lyman ‘Ohana reunion next Memorial Day weekend, hawaii.edu or by regular mail at: 50 Koapaka Lane Enomoto who married Henry Pyang Sing Yap, (married Charles Manua and William Paele, lived in For details, email Colbert Kaimiola at ckaimiola1 May 27-30, 2011, in Hilo. Please email Mike Hikalea #84, Wailuku, HI 96793. This will serve as a place to David Clement Kiyohiko Enomoto who mar- Kaulapapa) and Mary Hanamaikai (married Makalo @hawaii.rr.com and Louella Branco at lbranco@ Jr. at [email protected]. We need as much find family history information, news about upcom- ried Mary Keapuokeapuwailana Kamaka, Gulstan Kamaka). If you are a descendant of the above hawaii.rr.com. Our last reunion was held more than help as possible for this has long been overdue. ing family gatherings and as a place to visit to keep Napoleon Toshisuke Enomoto who married Annie families, email Sally at [email protected] seven years ago, so it is definitely time to once again close and bring together our family members. I also bring all families together. Leighton McNicoll, Rudolph Steven Takasuke or call 912-442-0248 for genealogy information. 2012 hope to be able to link up families via pictures, blogs Enomoto who died at age 7, Eva Louise Kameko Contact Reunion Organizer Julia Apolo, 571 Upper and other contacts. MOSSMAN – The Mossman ‘Ohana will be Enomoto who married Waldemar Paul Palaualelo Kimo Drive, Kula, HI 96790, phone 808-214-6235. LOVELL/HOLOKAHIKI – Lovell a me holding a family reunion Nov. 10, 11 and 12, 2010, Muller, and Cecilia Mitsuko Enomoto who mar- Please plan and come meet your relatives. We will Holokahiki family reunion. We celebrated our KUULA KALEIKULA KALAULI in Honolulu. We invite the descendants and extend- ried Walter Newell Landford Soulé. For informa- look forward to seeing you, and to make this Family ‘ohana with a weekend back in July 2008. It’s time – Na Mamo ed family of Capt. Thomas James Mossman and his KAAWA/KEAKUAHANAE tion, contact Lawrence Enomoto on O‘ahu, 685- Reunion a success! to come together again and embrace each other once O Kalaulipa‘uli‘uliauheaokekoa aka Louis Kuula children: Thomas, William, Elizabeth, Alfred, Fred 1521 or [email protected], or Marion again. We are planning our next reunion for 2012 Kaleikula Kalauli Kaawa aka Kalauli Kaleikula and Amy to join with us at any and all of the sched- on the Big Island. Contact Kellie Pleas, 808-337- Kaawa(k) a me Kalalani Keakuahanae(w): Keanuenue uled events. Send your e-mails or phone numbers 9953 or [email protected]. Joseph Lovell (George K Kaawa), Kalehua Nui (Elizabeth K to Ginny Wright at [email protected], 808- and Mary Holokahiki had five children: Lokia, John, Kaawa) m1. Kamakoa, m2. Commodore; Kuula 741-4772 or Boyd Mossman at boydpm@earthlink. Daniel, William and Jennie. Visit the web site at (Isaac K Kaawa) m1. Eliza Lansing, m2. Victoria net, 808-244-2121. www.lovellameholokahiki.org. Hao Kaoulikookealani; Kaleikula (James K Kalauli) m. Annie Kikaha Pauli; Liwai (Liwai K Kaawa) m1. – Hui O Zablan Reunion Luncheon ZABLAN Constantine Simiona, m2. Mary Iona; Kalanikapu will be Saturday, 6 Nov 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ‘ImI ‘Ohana • FamIly Search (Nancy K Kaawa) m. Dan Mokumaiia; Kamealoha Tree Tops Restaurant at Paradise Park in Mänoa. (Arthur K Kaawa) m. Malia Kaiohenia; Kamanawa Information Sheets for Volume ll of our Hui O HIILEI/KAIA/KAPUNI – ‘Ohana descended (Ellen K Kaawa) m1. Sing Yuen, m2. Nakano; Zablan Family Book are due. If you have lost your from Kauhi-Awana and Cecelia of Ni‘ihau and/or Kalehua Liilii (Abraham K Kaawa/Kalauli) m. form or forgot to mail in your pictures, contact Moloka‘i are invited to contact Stanford Lanias at Unknown; Keliihaaheo (Keliihaaheo Kaawa) m. Susan Victor at 988-1272. For events questions, call [email protected] to share genealogical informa- Unknown; Kahao (Joseph K Kaawa) m. Unknown; Auntie Leatrice at 734-4779. tion and family stories and to be on the contact list E Ö Mai for future family reunion. Kawika (David K Kaawa). Also seeking the descen- dants of his brothers David Haili Kaawa Sr., Kuula 2011 HOOLAPA – Searching for my husband’s Kaawa and Kaamoana Kaawa. Setting of Family Hawaiian roots. His grandmother was Alice Reunion and Planning. Most descendants carry one ADRIC – Alfred Joseph Adric and Eva Lehua Kapiolani Hoolapa, who died in 1992. Her par- or more of his names: Kuula/Kaleikula/Kalauli/ Apina Adric Kahale, (born Dec. 18, 1895, in ents were Albert Kuukia Hoolapa and Mary Lomela Kaawa and most carry their Hawaiian names. If KULEANA LAND HOLDERS Wailuku, Maui). The date is set for our fourth Adric Kaaihue. They had five children: Mabel, Maryann, you have information and/or are ‘ohana, contact ‘Ohana reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 8-13, Alice, William and Albert Jr. Any information would be Kaleo Nakahara at [email protected] or 2011. We continue to search for family members appreciated! Contact [email protected]. FACEBOOK (Groups-Kalauli Kaleikula Kaawa). related to Eva, which include the late Arthur Makolo THE KULEANA LAND TAX ordinances in the City and of Papakölea, William Ida Makolo of Papakölea, has records LIND – I would like to meet other descendants Manuel Flores (Ahoy) of ‘Älewa Heights, Red and KA ‘OHANA O KALAUPAPA and resources that could provide you with infor- of four brothers and one sister born 1830s-40s in County of Honolulu, County of Hawai‘i, County Maoni Marrotte, John and Abbie Watkins, Annie mation about any ancestors you might have had Kaupö or Häna, Maui. Kahimanapookalani (l) died and Ernest Kia Naeole of Lahaina, Maui. The eight of Kaua‘i and County of Maui allow eligible at Kalaupapa. Contact us by e-mail (info@kalau- 1881 Häna, married Mauae, sons used surname children of Joseph and Eva Adric include Adele papaohana.org), mail (Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, Kopa. Kahooilimoku (k) died 1890 Kalaupapa, Wills, Elizabeth Miyamasu, Valentine (Bobo) Adric, owners to pay minimal property taxes each year. P.O. Box 1111, Kalaupapa, HI 96742) or phone married Heleualai, owned land Kawaipapa, Häna, Alfred Adric, Eleanor Eli, Douglas Adric, Alexander (Coordinator Valerie Monson at 808-573-2746). ‘awa grower; Kaawalauole (k) moved from Häna Herman Adric, and Margaret (Nita) Markham. Applications are on each county’s web site. There is no charge for our research. All descendants to Niolopa, Jack Lane, Nu‘uanu, Honolulu; Families are encouraged to contact mahiegarza@ are also welcome to become part of Ka ‘Ohana O Nawawaeha (k) information unknown; Sister’s name hotmail.com or call 808-478-4928. Our küpuna have Kalaupapa. unknown, married Kauuku; d. 1892 Wyllie St., passed the torch to the next generation to bring all Honolulu. Parents: Kapu (k) and Kaia (w) tradition- For more information on the Kuleana Tax Ordinance our families together. ‘Ohana will get to meet those KAHALEKULU – I am searching for any infor- ally from Ka‘ü and Kona families. Contact Helen Y. who we have not met and reunite with those we Lind, 934 Kealaolu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. or for genealogy verifi cation requests, please contact have. Also check out Facebook, ADRICOHANA@ mation on a Mary Nohokula Kahalekulu. She went yahoo.com. on to marry Benjamin Kanae Nakila (f.k.a. Samuel 808.594.1966 or email [email protected]. Apela Jr.) Mary was my paternal great-grandmoth- NAMOHALA/CHING/YUEN – ‘Ohana er and had my grandfather (the eldest) before she descended from Kalanikau, Duk Pui, Kalohelani and BROWN – In preparation for the 2011 reunion married, which is why we carry the Kahalekulu Nim of Ni‘ihau and Hanapëpë are invited to contact of the John and Benjamin Brown ‘Ohana of Hilo, name. It’s unknown where she was raised but sto- Leilehua Yuen at [email protected] to share Hawai‘i, the ‘ohana is asking for all family members All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure ries have suggested that she grew up in ‘Ewa genealogical information and family stories, and to to update their contact information, births, deaths or and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. Beach. There is also mention of “Tütü Lady,” who be on the contact list for family reunions. marriages and/or share contact information about may also be her but no solid proof. If you have any their family members. The family will be holding information, email [email protected] or call POEPOE – My name is Lee and I’m looking for its reunion in Hilo, Hawai‘i, from July 1-3, 2011. 808-387-7726. Mahalo a nui. my biological father and his family. I was adopt- The ‘ohana includes the descendants of William ed when I was born in 1971. My biological moth- Christopher Brown, Enoch Brown, Violet Nathaniel, KEALALIO/CHOY – Mary Elizabeth Kaoo er went to Hawai‘i for vacation with her family. All Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin “Tuna” Brown, Keala she will tell me is my father’s name, “Blue boy” Kuamo‘o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown, Maria Kealalio m. Sing Sun Choy. Children: Ah Lin Tai Empowering Hawaiians, Strengthening Hawai‘i Choy m. Douglas Puoanui Pane‘e; Amoe Hoopale Poepoe. He was from the island of Moloka‘i. If any Hendershot, John Thomas Brown, Irene I‘i Brown, one has any information that might help me, please Emmaline Brown Lyman, James Harbottle Brown, m. J.K. Keliikuli; Ami Hoopale m. Paul Puhiula oha.org Charmin; John Ahuna Sing Choy Hoopale m. Lilia email me at [email protected]. I’m inter- Harry Kaina Brown, Frances Mililani Ludloff, and ested in my family history and anything more that Helen Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. Preliminary infor- Naihealiikeliimahiaimoku Kawaa. Children adopted by tutu Kaoo’s brother Hoopale. Ah Lin Tai chose might come of it.  711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Suite 500 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 • 808.594.1835 mation regarding the reunion was sent out mid- June 2010. Please call Terise (Teri) Terkelson- to keep Choy as her surname. Mary Elizabeth Kaoo Temple: 808-987-7920 or email: ttemple1@ Kealalio m. Petero Kolohaiole (Kauai). Adopted Follow us: twitter.com/oha_hawaii | Fan us: “Office of Hawaiian Affairs” ma¯keke ‘okakopa2010 27 the marketplace Type or clearly write your ad of 175 or fewer characters (including spaces and punctuation) and mail payment to: Office of Hawaiian Affairs at 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813. Make check payable to OHA. Submissions received by the 15th of the month will appear in next month’s edition.

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Don’t forget to vote! general election: tuesday, november 2 pai ka leo lift your voice 2 | decision2010 pai ka leo | lift your voice Polling places Where do the Budget cuts and staffing shortages have resulted in 97 fewer polling places statewide. Here are the remaining 242 polling sites. To find yours, visit hawaii.gov/elections and click on Polling Place Locator or call candidates stand? 453-VOTE (8683) or toll-free at 1-800-442-8683. Walk-in voting is also available from Oct. 19 to 30 at 11 sites across the Islands. For a list of his has been a very exciting election so far with one of the locations and hours, visit hawaii.gov/elections. most highly watched Primary Elections in the nation right Hawai‘i Island Acres, Orchid Land Estate, Pu‘uanahulu, here in Hawai‘i. Hawaiian Paradise Park, ‘Anaeho‘omalu, Waiköloa, T District 1 • Häwï, Pohoiki, ‘Opihikao, Kehena, Puakö, portions of Kawaihae Where do the General Election candidates stand on issues of Hala‘ula, portion of Kaimü, Kalapana and Waimea Kawaihae and Waimea, importance to you and your ‘ohana? This special pull-out section Kukuihaele, Honoka‘a, > Kurtistown Assembly of > Kealakehe High on the General Election has the candidates answering important Pa‘auilo, ‘O‘ökala, God Church > Kona Palisades > Kea‘au High Community Ctr. questions ranging from the federal Laupähoehoe, Hono- hina, Hakalau, Honomü, > Hawaiian Paradise > Waiköloa Elementary Native Hawai- ian Government Pepe‘ekeo, Onomea, Community Center > Waimea Civic Ctr. > Keonepoko Elementary > Waimea New Hope Reorganization Act in Congress Päpa‘ikou, Pauka‘a, portion of Hilo > Pähoa Community Church to ceded lands right here in Center > Kohala High and MAUI the state. Learn where the Elementary > Church on a Sure Foundation contenders for U.S. Senate, U.S. > Hilo Union Elementary District 8 • Kahakuloa, > Kula‘imano District 5 • Mountain Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Paukükalo, House, Gover- nor, Lieutenant Community Ctr. View, Glenwood, Volcano, Pu‘uohala, Waikapü, portion Governor, State Senate, State > Honoka‘a High Pähala, Punalu‘u, Ocean of Kahului and Wailuku > Pa‘auilo Elementary View, Nïnole, Honu‘apo, > Waihe‘e Elementary House and Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs stand on > Kalaniana‘ole Elemen- Nä‘älehu, Kahuku, > Velma McWayne Santos these and other issues. tary/Intermediate Miloli‘i, Ho‘okena, Keälia, Community Ctr. All of the candidates for these seats have the potential to affect > Päpa‘aloa Gym Hönaunau, Captain Cook, > Baldwin High > Honohina Hongwanji Kealakekua, portion of > Paukükalo Hawaiian the future of Native Hawaiians and all of Hawai‘i through policy. > Pu‘u‘eo Multi- Kainaliu Homes Community Ctr. Don’t let others decide your future. Vote for the candidates you Culture Ctr. > Mountain View > Wailuku Elem School want to represent you and your ‘ohana. District 2 • Pi‘ihonua, Elementary > Waikapü Community Ctr. portion of Hilo and Waiäkea > Mountain View > Maui Economic There is change in our future. Vote and help make it positive Kai, Kaümana, Keaukaha Senior Ctr. Opportunity Ctr. change. Pull out this section as a reference you could take to the > Ernest B DeSilva > Cooper Ctr. District 9 • portion polls Nov. 2. It also includes the new polling places. Elementary > Ka‘ü High of Kahului and Wailuku, > Kaümana Elementary > Nä‘älehu Elementary Pu‘unënë, Spreckelsville, > Hilo High > Ocean View Community Pä‘ia, Lower Pä‘ia > Keaukaha Elementary Ctr. > ‘Ïao School > Edith Kanaka‘ole > Miloli‘i Hälau > Maui Waena Intermediate Tennis Stadium > Ho‘okena Elementary > Lihikai Elementary > St. Benedict Catholic > Maui High District 3 • Waiäkea Church Uka, Pana‘ewa, portion > Kahului Elementary > Konawaena Elementary > Kaunoa Senior of Hilo, Waiäkea Kai and > Konawaena High Kea‘au, Kurtistown Citizen Ctr. District 6 • Kainaliu, District 10 • Olowalu, > AJA Memorial Hall Keauhou, Kahalu‘u, > Hale Aloha Nazarene Lahaina, Mäla, Kä‘anapali, Holualua, Kailua-Kona, Honoköwai, Kapalua, School Honoköhau > Hilo Daijingu Honolua, Honoköhau, Activity Ctr. > Kealakehe Intermediate Mä‘alaea, portion of Kïhei > Waiäkea High > Kahakai Elementary > Kenolio Recreational > Kea‘au Middle School > Kona Vistas Rec. Ctr. Complex > Waiäkea Elementary > Kona Imin Ctr. > Kamehameha III > Waiakeawaena > Kekuaokalani Gym Elementary Elementary at Kailua Park > Lahaina Intermediate District 4 • portion of District 7 • Maka- > Princess Nahienaena Kea‘au, Pähoa, Hawaiian lawena, Ka‘üpülehu, Elementary | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 3

Homes Clubhouse > Wai‘alae Elementary > Ma‘ema‘e Elementary Mänana District 44 • Honokai > Kapa‘a Elementary District 20 • St. Louis District 28 • Kaka‘ako, > Palisades Elementary Hale, Nanakai Gardens, > Kapa‘a Neighborhood Ctr. Heights, Pälolo Valley, Mau- Iwilei, Honolulu > Pearl City Highlands Nänäkuli, Lualualei District 15 • Wailuä nalani Heights, Wilhelmina > Ka‘ahumanu Elementary Elementary > Kamokila Park Homesteads, Hanamä‘ulu, Rise, portion of Kaimukï > McKinley Community > Mänana Elementary > Mä‘ili Elementary Lïhu‘e, Puhi, portion of Old > ‘Änuenue Elementary School for Adults > Leeward Community > Nänäikapono Elementary Köloa Town > Jarrett Middle School > McKinley High College District 45 • Wai‘anae, > Lahaina Civic Ctr. > Kapa‘a Middle School > Hökülani Elementary > Ka‘iulani Elementary District 37 • portion of Mäkaha, Mäkua > Honolua United > King Kaumuali‘i Elementary > Lili‘uokalani Elementary > Central Middle School Waipahu and Mililani > Mäkaha Elementary Methodist Church > Kaua‘i War Memorial District 21 • Kapahulu, District 29 • Kalihi Kai > Kanoelani Elementary > Wai‘anae Intermediate Convention Hall portion of Kaimukï, Waikïkï > Mililani High District 11 • > Chiefess Kamakahelei > Fern Elementary District 46 • Ka‘ena Keone‘ö‘io, Mäkena, and McCully > Farrington High > Mililani Uka Elementary Point, Schofield Barracks, Middle School > Mililani District Park Wailea, Maui Meadows, > Köloa Neighborhood Ctr. > Kaimukï High District 30 • ‘Älewa Mokulë‘ia, Waialua, Kama‘ole, portion of Kïhei > Hawai‘i Ctr. for Deaf/Blind Heights, Kalihi Valley, por- District 38 • portion of Hale‘iwa, Waimea, Püpükea, District 16 • portion of > Ala Wai Elementary Mililani, Mililani Mauka Sunset Beach, Kahuku > Trinity Episcopal Old Köloa Town, Po‘ipü, tion of Kalihi, Fort Shafter Church by the Sea > Waikïkï Elementary > Mililani Mauka Elementary > Kahuku High/Intermediate ‘Öma‘o, Läwa‘i, Kaläheo, > Jefferson Elementary > Kapälama Elementary > Kamali‘i Elementary Numila, ‘Ele‘ele, Port Allen, > Kalihi Uka Elementary > Mililani Middle School > National Guard Armory > Kïhei Community Ctr. Hanapëpë, Kaumakani, District 22 • portion > Moanalua Elementary > Mililani Waena Elementary > Waialua Elementary > Kïhei Elementary Päkalä, Waimea, Kekaha, of Mö‘ili‘ili, McCully and > Kae‘wai Elementary > Mililani High School > Sunset Beach Elementary Kaimukï District 12 • Pukalani, Mänä, Köke‘e, Ni‘ihau District 31 • Moanalua District 39 • Wahiawä, District 47 • Lä‘ie, Makawao, Olinda, Pülehu, > Köloa Elementary > Lunalilo Elementary Valley, Moanalua, Salt Lake Whitmore Village, Poamoho Hau‘ula, Punalu‘u, Kahana, Kula, Waiohuli, Këökea, > Kühiö Elementary Camp Ka‘a‘awa, Waikäne, > Kalaheo Neighborhood > Moanalua Middle School ‘Ulupalakua > Washington Middle School Kahalu‘u, ‘Ähuimanu Ctr. > Moanalua High > Helemano Elementary > Kalama Intermediate > Hanapëpë Recreation District 23 • portion of > Salt Lake Elementary > Wahiawä Middle School > Hau‘ula Elementary > Eddie Tam Memorial Waikïkï, Ala Moana > Leilehua High > Kahalu‘u Elementary Ctr. District 32 • Ford Center > Kïpapa Elementary > ‘Ähuimanu Elementary > Kaumakani Neighbor- > Ala Moana Bldg. Island, Kalihi, Mäpunapuna, > Pukalani Elementary > King Intermediate hood Ctr. > Waikïkï Community Ctr. Airport, Hickam AFB, Pearl District 40 • Royal > Mayor Hannibal Tava- > Waimea Neighborhood > Ala Wai Community Park Harbor, Äliamanu, Foster Kunia, Makakilo, Kapolei, District 48 • He‘eia, res Community Ctr. Ctr. District 24 • Mänoa, Village Kalaeloa Ha‘ikü Valley, Kapunahala, > Kula Community Ctr. > Kekaha Neighborhood Mänoa Valley, University, > Hö‘ae‘ae Community portion of Käne‘ohe > Kula Elementary Ctr. > Moanalua Elementary portion of McCully > ‘Aiea Elementary Park > He‘eia Elementary • Kaho‘o- > Ni‘ihau Elementary/High District 13 > Mänoa Elementary > ‘Äliamanu Middle School > Kapolei Elementary > Kapunahala Elementary lawe, Molokini, Läna‘i, > Noelani Elementary > Makalapa Elementary > Kapolei High > Castle High Moloka‘i, Maui (Ha‘ikü, O‘ahu > University Laboratory > Radford High > Makakilo Elementary > Käne‘ohe Elementary Pa‘uwela, Ulumalu, Huelo, District 17 • Kalama School > Mauka Lani Elementary District 49 • Mau- Ke‘anae, Wailuä, Nähiku, District 33 • ‘Aiea, Valley, Queen’s Gate, > Central Union Church District 41 • portion nawili, Olomana, Enchanted Häna, Hökü‘ula, Hämoa, Hälawa Valley, Hälawa Hawai‘i Kai, portion of of Waipahu, Village Park, Lake, portion of Käne‘ohe Pu‘uiki, Hä‘ö‘ü, Mü‘olea, District 25 • Tantalus, Heights, ‘Aiea Heights Haha‘ione Valley Waikele Kïpahulu, Kaupö > Kaiser High portion of Makiki and McCully > ‘Aiea High > Enchanted Lake Elementary > Waikele Elementary > Pü‘öhala Elementary > Pä‘ia Community Ctr. > Koko Head Elementary > Lincoln Elementary > Hälawa District Park > Kalei‘öpu‘u Elementary > Maunawili Elementary > Ha‘ikü Elementary > Kamiloiki Elementary > Christ United Methodist > Pearlridge Elementary > Honowai Elementary > Benjamin Parker > Ha‘ikü Community Ctr. > Haha‘ione Elementary Church District 34 • Newtown, > St Clement’s Episcopal > Waipahu Elementary Elementary > Kalaupapa Settlement District 18 • Haha‘ione, Waiau, portion of Pearl > Ke‘anae Elementary portion of Haha‘ione Valley, Church City, Waimalu, Pearl City District 42 • portion of District 50 • Käne‘ohe > Häna High/Elementary Kuli‘ou‘ou, Niu Valley, > Olivet Baptist Church Peninsula Waipahu, Honouliuli, West Marine Corps Air Base, > Läna‘i High/Elementary Hawai‘i Loa Ridge, ‘Äina > Makiki District Park Loch Fairways, Fernandez Kailua > Calvary Chapel of Village, ‘Ewa, portion of > Kilohana Community Ctr. Haina, Wailupe, Kähala District 26 • Dowsett Honolulu > Kainalu Elementary > Kaunakakai School ‘Ewa Beach > Haha‘ione Elementary Highlands, Pacific Heights, > Lehua Elementary > Kaläheo High > Maunaloa Community Ctr. > Kähala Elementary Pauoa, Punchbowl, portion > Waimalu Elementary > Waipahu Field > Kailua Intermediate > Kualapu‘u Community Ctr. > Holy Trinity Church of Makiki > Highlands Intermediate > Waipahu Intermediate > Kailua Elementary > Niu Valley Middle School > Kawänanakoa Middle > ‘Ilima Intermediate District 51 • Lanikai, Kaua‘i District 35 • portion of > ‘Ewa Elementary > ‘Äina Haina Elementary School Pearl City and Waipahu Waimänalo • Hä‘ena, > Nu‘uanu Elementary District 43 • portion of District 14 District 19 • Wai‘alae > Crestview Community Park > Lanikai Elementary Hanalei, Princeville, > Stevenson Middle School ‘Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point, Iki, Kalani Valley, Wai‘alae > Waipahu High > Waimänalo Elementary/ Kïlauea, Anahola, Keälia, > Royal Elementary Pu‘uloa Nui, Diamond Head, portion > August Ahrens Elementary Intermediate Kapa‘a, Waipouli, Wailua of Kaimukï District 27 • Nu‘uanu, > Waipahu Elementary > ‘Ewa Beach Elementary > Pope Elementary House Lots Pu‘unui, Liliha > Holomua Elementary > Ka‘elepulu Elementary > Hanalei Elementary > Kalani High District 36 • portion > Lanakila Elementary > Campbell High > Keolu Elementary > Kïlauea Elementary > Ali‘iölani Elementary of Pearl City and Waipahu, > Likelike Elementary > Pöhäkea Elementary > Anahola Hawaiian > Wilson Elementary Momilani, Pacific Palisades, 4 | decision2010 pai ka leo | lift your voice

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1) What single issue facing 2) Should the Native 3) How would you like Native Hawaiians concerns Hawaiian Government Reor- to see OHA and the state you the most and how ganization Act be enacted resolve the ceded lands would you address that into law, what role do you revenue issue, both in terms issue as an OHA trustee? believe OHA should play in of past due revenue and the the formation of the Native annual revenue due to OHA? Hawaiian governing entity?

1. The biggest issue 1. A healthy nation is a 1. The economy and its 1. With the many issues Native Hawaiians currently strong nation. While it may ravages. We must financially surrounding our Native face is the encroachment seem simplistic, if we don’t assist by developing foreclo- Hawaiian community, I on our Native lands and mälama our kino (bodies) sure intervention programs, would not single out one to resources by the State and and ola kino (health) we diverse job training and edu- be greater than the rest. How- Federal governments. A each cannot contribute to cational scholarships, feed ever, I believe the common good example is the North- the collective necessary to the hungry, house the home- factor that impacts all the Rowena western Hawaiian Islands, Kama make a healthy community. Leona less, etc. How can one dream Joseph issues facing our kanaka is Akana which are a part of the ceded Hopkins Furthermore for Hawaiians, Mapuana of nationhood when worried Lewis the disconnect between the land trust. First, President we know that health is not Kalima about their everyday needs. Office of Hawaiian Affairs George W. Bush makes it a national monu- just a discussion about the physical. It’s about I would work with the and the beneficiaries they serve. Fact: Most ment, which sounds good except when you the physical, mental, spiritual, our ‘ohana and resources of OHA, other organizations, Hawaiians don’t know what is OHA’s purpose read what the fine print of the management our community. All of these things define agencies and individuals to bring tangible of existence. As Trustee, I will assure OHA documents actually says. Hawaiians cannot health for us as a people. improvements to meet the critical needs of our has a greater direct presence in the community, practice their spiritual and cultural traditions As Trustee, I would take a systemic approach people. Re-educate, rehabilitate, reinvest in our through meetings, forums and community ser- unless they have permission from three gov- to achieving better overall health for Hawai- people, their skills, their hopes and dreams. vice, while ensuring that voices are heard and ernment agencies. Even the few allowed in ians, focusing on core programs and areas that I have a MEGAPlan and the “A” stands for timely, yet diligent action is taken. Through this to practice subsistence fishing cannot bring can serve as catalysts for progress. I believe that Assisting with Poverty. initiative, help will be given where it is due. their catch home to feed their families. While investment into health care will provide good 2. With or without the Native Hawaiian Kanaka who are not able to complete and fur- Natives are harshly restricted, the U.S. Mili- physical and emotional health and lay the founda- Reorganization Act, we, as a people, as a Lähui ther their high school education will progress, tary has full access to the area. tion from which we can take on other challenges. in Action, must congregate Native Hawaiian makua and their kamali‘i who are homeless I believe the Trustees must make the State From there we should work outward into areas community by Native Hawaiian community will be housed, and the rate of kanaka who are and Federal governments accountable for any like food and agriculture to feed us, education to educate, discuss, learn, debate and agree on imprisoned will be reduced substantially. devastation done to our lands and resources by to guide us, and economic development to sup- the subject of nation building. We have all the OHA has the financial wherewithal to make making them pay reparations. Secondly, OHA port us. All of these things work together in a elements to bring this to flourishing and are a positive difference in empowering our Hawai- must have a central role in the management system and there is tremendous opportunity to overdue on the implementation. ians. These funds need to be utilized to assure of the ceded lands located within the North- make better investments into programs and First, all those with personal and hidden the current statistics are changed. One-third of western Hawaiian Islands. This resource is too people in our community who understand these agendas must lay it down for the betterment of all homeless in Hawai‘i are kanaka. Over 30 precious to our beneficiaries for OHA to allow connections and who believe in taking a holistic all our Native Hawaiians; bring your mana‘o percent of those incarcerated in Hawai‘i are others to manage it as they please. OHA Trust- approach to community building. to the table, be prepared to answer the hard kanaka. Only 12 percent of Hawaiians who ees must be leaders, not followers! 2. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs was questions and implement a democratic process graduate from high school receive bachelor’s 2. OHA’s role with respect to the forma- created through the 1978 Constitutional Con- for fairness. Be objective. degrees. These are just a few statistics noted on tion of the Native Hawaiian Nation should be vention as an administrative entity to manage Second, we must take a personal stake in the OHA’s web site. They are recognized, but yet strictly financial. OHA was created in the1978 the use of ceded land revenue for the benefit process and study the knowledge of nation- we ponder on “what is being done?” Now is Constitutional Convention with the intent of Native Hawaiians, it was not intended to act hood. Our ancestors are guiding and our future the time for unity! E Ho‘olökahi Käkou! that it be a temporary organization, until the as a governing entity. Therefore, I believe that generations are depending on us to blaze the 2. The Native Hawaiian Government Reor- nation was formed. All of OHA’s assets are to the only role the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trail that will be walked by all. ganization Act should be enacted into law by be turned over to the nation once it has been should play is as a facilitator, helping to bring Third, OHA’s role is to: assist in the facili- Congress. As it relates to OHA, it is impera- established. The elected leadership of the first the organizations, individuals and resources tation including gathering the people and tive that OHA continue to ensure that native Constitutional Convention should lead the new together to carry out the procedures defined implement the process, fund the process, take Hawaiians are prepared and educated about nation in developing a Constitution, in consul- by the legislation in forming a Native Hawai- an active role in the process without bias. the process detailed in the Akaka bill. tation with its members. OHA should play no ian Government. OHA’s original mission was developed to Quite frankly, the fate of OHA should be role at all in the formation of the new nation. 3. In regards to the past due revenue, the act as a pro tem organization until the Native determined by the newly created governing 3. These issues have been around since Governor, State Legislators and OHA Trustees Hawaiian governing entity is formulated, a entity, if and when enacted into law. 1978. The reason the past due revenues have should resume negotiations to find a creative transition plan implemented and OHA’s assets 3. With the passage of the Native Hawaiian not been settled is really quite simple. It has solution to this issue. In light of the current are transferred into this Nation body. Government Reorganization Act, a process and been all about Trustees’ personalities getting fiscal challenges to our State budget, the 3. In one aspect, the ceded land issue has venue for appropriately resolving the ceded lands in the way of sin- solution is not been impacted revenue matter will cere negotiations. See akana on page 6 going to be an See hopkins on page 6 by the Supreme See kalima on page 6 be provided. See lewis on page 6 | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 5

Trustee at-large — office of hawaiian affairs

1) What single issue facing 2) Should the Native 3) How would you like Native Hawaiians concerns Hawaiian Government Reor- to see OHA and the state you the most and how ganization Act be enacted resolve the ceded lands would you address that into law, what role do you revenue issue, both in terms issue as an OHA trustee? believe OHA should play in of past due revenue and the the formation of the Native annual revenue due to OHA? Hawaiian governing entity?

1. The long-term sustain- 1. Get 30 million issues 1. If indeed language 1. The single issue of ability of Native Hawaiian confronting our people, so comprises the “sinews” of concern facing today’s Assets. By adhering to the which one do I pick? If I culture, then the right of the Native Hawaiians that most state auditor’s recommen- pick the most obvious one, Native Hawaiian resident concerns me is the quality dations with regards to Governance, I just crossed to receive public services of life of many. Research revising components of its out health issues. Now if I in the Hawaiian language often shows that many of investment policy and for- pick ceded lands issues, I is a fundamental principle our people rank highest Kealii mally reviewing the impact William crossed out the Akaka bill! Michael of Hawaiian dignity, and its Oz among the incarcerated, Makekau of ceded land revenue pay- Myers And, if I pick housing, what Odegaard negligence a root cause of the Stender uneducated, substance abus- ments for all real estate about self-sufficiency, pull- Native Hawaiian diaspora. If ers, unemployed, uninsured investments. OHA’s efforts are all in part made ing ourselves up by the bootstraps? Do we all OHA intends to be a unifying agency for Native and without health care, and homeless. It sad- possible by the assets in the trust. go back on welfare, like me? So what issue do Hawaiians, then we can no longer ignore this dens and frustrates me that we continue to be 2. Until the Native Hawaiian people I pick!!!!! Water rights, farmers will get mad. principle: all OHA services shall be made avail- challenged in this area. With limited resources, and all concerns have been addressed NO. Gathering rights, DLNR will blow a fuse! able to speakers of Hawaiian, not just to those the ability to address these issues is daunting. Besides OHA already has a constitutionally What about burials, iwi kupuna!?! Develop- who have chosen to support the cultural geno- OHA must continue its efforts to settle the outlined mandate as to its function and whom ers going get mad!!! NAGPRA laws, state cidal status quo by speaking only English. ceded lands situation between the indigenous it serves. laws, county laws, preservation laws. Then, OHA shall increase its protection of the thou- Hawaiians, the State, the City and County, and 3. By having an actual inventory on all what happens … you guys, the beneficiaries, sands of lives invested in the last 30 years’ heroic the Federal Government. Settling this matter ceded lands and including resources pertain- going get all mad!!!! efforts to revitalize Hawaiian language use by pro- will give us the financial means that will help ing to ceded lands needs to be done and then So what issue is the most important issue? viding all of its services in Hawaiian as well as by us build the economic base necessary to pro- a physical audit of all revenues that the state “To be sovereign, or not to be sovereign … expanding revitalization efforts through increased vide funds to address these concerns. collects off ceded lands. is that the issue?” And what about overnight investment in Hawaiian language broadcast media 2. If the Native Hawaiian Reorganization camping at Ka‘ena Point? (don’t worry you and state political advocacy to implement guar- Act (aka the Akaka bill) becomes law, our outer island kanaks, this is an issue coming to an antees of equal status of Hawaiian in both work Hawaiian beneficiaries will realize help from 1. As an OHA Trustee I beach near you, just wait). And what about the and leisure environments. OHA must lobby the our Federal Government that will allow us believe that our goal is not issue of revenue from bottled waters? Did you State Legislature to provide political and economic to build stronger programs, make provisions to isolate any single issue, ever think of that one? Remember the Stryker incentives for the regulated professions to employ for our people and build a stronger Hawaiian but to prioritize the most force brigade? Well, they’re here on Hawai‘i Hawaiian-speaking residents so that growth of the community. A stronger Hawaiian community pressing ones and address Island!!! Let’s see, did I leave any issues out? Hawaiian language economy may be linked to the means a stronger Hawai‘i for all. Personally, them in a manner that pro- Government issues, state issues, county issues, state’s future economic growth. I feel that even if the Bill does not pass, OHA duces true results. With that zoning issues, native Hawaiian rights issues? For justification of the Hawai‘i Official Lan- should begin a process of forming a Native John in mind, it has been my Did I leave any out? Oh wait, what about DHHL guages Act, please visit: http://scr.bi/aoJCNB Hawaiian governing entity. OHA must con- Waihe‘e honor to serve as one of two and the waiting list … oh wait, wait, that’s a 2. As a self-governing corporate body tinue to work with our Hawaiian communities Board of Trustee representa- separate issue, I thought they were the same, independent from all other branches of State in order to know how they want to be governed tives in the development of OHA’s 2010-2016 I getting mixed up. Oh, yea, what about the government, OHA was established to receive and what the new governing entity should look Strategic Plan. voting issues … should I bring that up? Do we and manage assets on behalf of Native Hawai- like. The work should begin now; OHA should Over the next six years OHA will strive all vote, or just kanaka vote?! ians as well as “to provide Hawaiians the right be the body that guides the process that will to achieve quantifiable results for strategic Ok, get too many worms coming out of the to determine the priorities [that would] effectu- bring us to the place the majority of Hawai- priorities based on extensive input from the can … betta close da kavah! ate the betterment of their condition and welfare ians want to be. We must continue to seek the Hawaiian community. They are as follows: So, here’s my answer … and promote the protection and preservation of knowledge and the wishes of our Hawaiian Increasing the average Native Hawaiian All these issues are related, one is not more the Hawaiian race.” Evidently the other branches people in our Hawaiian communities. In order family income to equal or greater than the important than the other. It’s like saying to me, of State government didn’t want to have to to be a successful government, we must all put Statewide average. you have five children, you can pick one to live, deal with Native Hawaiians’ business, so they our differences aside and must work together Increasing the percentage of Native Hawai- and the rest are going to die. Pick one … abstracted Hawaiian affairs (along with only 20 for the greater good of our people; OHA ians living longer than one year without default No way, I will not pick just one, they are all percent of Public Land Trust proprietary reve- cannot do this alone nor do they want to. in owner occupied or rental housing. important!!! They are all one issue. We are all nues) from their own business so that they could 3. With regard to the ceded lands issue that Increasing the percentage of Native Hawai- one issue. We’re One big issue. focus on other issues pertaining to the State’s was raised earlier, I would like to first say that ian students that Thank you, develop- I am sorely meet or exceed See waihe‘e on page 6 and remember, See meyers on page 6 ment, in the See Odegaard on page 6 disappointed See stender on page 6 6 | decision2010 pai ka leo | lift your voice akana percent of what, there is no comprehensive Odegaard to face on a daily basis. By refusing to resolve ceded land inventory. Overdue and Needed. the issue, the State is in breach of its fiduciary Continued from page 4 More land, better land for reinvestment via Continued from page 5 duty as mandated by the Hawai‘i State Con- the OHA portfolio that will produce housing stitutional Convention of 1978. Over these In 1990 and 1991, OHA had a great opportunity and economic opportunity. A reasonable pay- same manner that a city council may delegate many years, OHA has offered a number of to settle the past due revenues with over $250 ment plan that will not suffer the state’s fiscal its administratively “messy” zoning mission options for settlement to our legislative body; million in cash and almost half that amount in crisis and increase as the economy improves. to a planning commission for the purpose of but they have yet to respond to OHAs propos- land. However, five (5) Trustees voted against I would ask to be on the negotiating team. expediency. OHA’s executive capacity could be als for settlement. First, I would like to see the offer by the state. Two of those Trustees, I have studied mediation, counseling and incorporated into a future Native Hawaiian gov- the settlement of the delinquent payment (past Haunani Apoliona and Colette Machado, are ho‘oponopono with a keen sense of negotia- erning entity, however its legislative structure due amounts) along with the amounts owing still on the Board. OHA has never been able to tion that will bring fairness to all involved. would likely be replaced by a larger body of be settled by the transfer of lands to OHA or resolve the past due amount since then. local constituent representatives. a combination of land and cash with the costs As for future revenues, it will take great lewis More importantly, OHA’s chartered intent “to to be funded by the State’s general obliga- effort on both sides to rebuild trust and restart unite Hawaiians as a people” is presently com- tion lands or time payments of cash; the cash earnest negotiation. There has to be the politi- Continued from page 4 promised by its current monolingual ethic. As portion could be funded by the State general cal will to do it and all parties need to check OHA reappraises its mission from the point of obligation bonds or time payments of cash. their egos at the door. In the unlikely event that the Akaka bill is view of Native Hawaiian political sovereignty, it If elected, the issues discussed will become The other thing that needs to happen is that not vetted and voted upon by Congress prior must transcend its original call to preserve “race” a priority; the Hawaiian people will become OHA cannot leave the Hawaiian community to adjourning session in October, then and through the incorporation of Hawaiian national priority; and the future of our people will out of the loop. This only breeds mistrust. only then, do I believe OHA needs to be more values into its mission, the chief of which is become a priority. I encourage all Hawaiians Unless all parties are on board, nothing will aggressive in attaining the funds due from Hawaiian language preservation. While acknowl- to step forward and be a part of the solution as work. All members of the Board must be ceded lands. It is my hope that with the new edging its good intentions in its present draft, the we move ourselves toward a brighter future. included in all stages regarding any settle- incoming State Administration, we will be monolingual NHGRA cannot sufficiently reflect Please help me help you. ment. Once a tentative agreement is struck, able to speed resolution of this issue and that the mana‘o of all concerned stakeholders, thereby It has been a privilege to serve all of you the community must be informed to give them OHA assets will grow accordingly. Now, as a compromising Native Hawaiian rights in the pro- for the last 10 years, and I look forward to at an opportunity to participate or not participate, Trustee, I will be directly involved with engag- cess of its formation. least another four years of working with and if they so choose. ing the community, as our beneficiaries must 3. Past due revenues may be converted through serving you. be included in the decision making process at land transfers. As the ratio of Native Hawaiians Mälama pono. the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. increases in Hawai‘i, at minimum the pro rata hopkins The Hawaiian people need a voice, we need share of Public Land Trust proprietary revenues Continued from page 4 someone who will listen. I stepped up because should logically increase proportionately. As Waihe‘e it is time our young Hawaiians take center stage OHA begins to lead the State in its bilingual gov- Continued from page 5 easy answer. We need to seek out a long-term and engage in the decisions being made at ernmental operations, then a case may be made solution that will honor the $200 million past OHA. Greater transparency and accountability for allocation of sovereign revenues. standards in elementary, middle and high due revenue obligation to OHA that does not must be noted as to where the current revenue In addition to its ongoing vigorous legal school testing, and who graduate from post- cause a significant short-term burden to the that was collected by OHA is going and how is pursuit of uncollected revenues due from other secondary institutions. State budget. it being used to benefit the community. public agencies and private entities, OHA shall Increasing the percentage of Hawai‘i resi- As for the annual revenue payment to OHA, pursue reconciliatory measures to repatriate dents that understand and agree that a viable my hope is that the State continue with the occupied lands no longer used for their origi- land base is necessary for the new Native current payment of approximately $15 mil- nally prescribed purposes. Native Hawaiians Hawaiian governing entity. lion. This amount should be the base and if meyers have valid claims to the so-called “Ceded” Increasing the percentage of Ka Pae ‘Äina 20 percent (OHA’s share) of ceded land rev- Continued from page 5 Lands; restrictions perpetuating alienation from O Hawai‘i managed to create economic value, enues exceeds $15 million, then the greater these lands should be removed without delay. preserve cultural and natural resources and value should be paid. no get silly, vote for Willy!!! OHA shall pursue reconciliatory measures sup- historic properties, and provide cultural and 2. Yes, I think the Native Hawaiian Govern- porting repatriation of lands as well as Hawaiian social opportunities for Native Hawaiians in a ment Reorganization Act should be law and language work opportunities that include, as sustainable and balanced manner. kalima that OHA should stay out of the issue, and well as reach beyond, those established through Increasing the percentage of Native Hawai- let the beneficiaries make the decisions. OHA “traditional and customary” rights. ian families actively improving their lifestyle Continued from page 4 should financially support the process. choices by engaging in health programs and 3. First I see OHA finishing the ceded lands stender supportive family development practices. Court opinion. inventory, at which point we will know our Adopting a Transition Plan that includes the Past history has shown gubernatorial exact assets, locations of lands, and we can Continued from page 5 legal transfer of OHA assets and other resources candidates campaign promises are null and access their value. Then, I see the state con- to the new Native Hawaiian governing entity. void, once elected. Therefore, we must tinuing to make payments from all past and that the State of Hawai‘i legislative body has Increasing the percentage of Hawai‘i come to the negotiation table with a pre- present revenues (as negotiated and agreed chosen not to bring closure and resolve to this residents who appreciate and value Native conceived opinion and hopeful intentions. to by the State Legislature) until such time as very significant issue. The delay of 30 years Hawaiian history and culture as a basis for Nevertheless, OHA must stand steadfast and the governing entity takes control. And at that without resolution or solution has and contin- residing in Hawai‘i. continue to negotiate to resolve the overdue point, the state returns all lands and assets to ues to penalize our Hawaiian people. Funds Increasing the percentage of Native Hawai- and future payments. The state must come to the control of the governing entity (once its received for the ceded lands would have pro- ians participating in cultural activities and an agreement because we are not going away. established through the Native Hawaiian Gov- vided OHA with the means to address the interacting with There is a formula, which is standard rule, 20 ernment Reorganization Act). many social and economic issues we continue the ‘äina for cul- See waihe‘e on page 9 | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 7

Trustee O‘ahu — office of hawaiian affairs

1) What single issue facing 2) Should the Native 3) How would you like Native Hawaiians concerns Hawaiian Government Reor- to see OHA and the state you the most and how ganization Act be enacted resolve the ceded lands would you address that into law, what role do you revenue issue, both in terms issue as an OHA trustee? believe OHA should play in of past due revenue and the the formation of the Native annual revenue due to OHA? Hawaiian governing entity?

1. The Akaka bill addresses the most 1. The single issue facing Native Hawaiians 1. The single most important issue facing important issue for Hawaiians since the is managing our natural resources to provide Native Hawaiians is the inability to com- overthrow of Queen Lili‘uokalani in 1893 for a sustainable lifestyle and community. pete in the employment market because of – federal recognition of Hawaiians as indig- These issues are: depletion of our fishing a deficiency of educational achievement. enous people. It’s the least that the Federal resources, availability of water resources for OHA should collaborate with the state’s government can do to atone for the loss agriculture, restoration of streams and other educational officials in developing a part- of sovereignty and the marginalization waterways and the continued development nership to provide an intensive educational Peter of Hawaiians who were dramatically dis- Jackie over cultural sites going hand in hand with Walter program to encourage Hawaiian families to Apo tanced from having any meaningful voice Kahookele increased limited access for traditional gather- Heen achieve educational success from an early in the growth of what was once their home- Burke ing, fishing and cultural practices. Restoring age. Such a program should include a thor- land and in which they now find themselves strangers. The the ahupua‘a system of resource management ough grounding in Native Hawaiian customs and traditions, but Akaka bill is vital to the process of reconciliation and easing should be our guiding source and Hawaiians need to be on that should also provide knowledge of modern day technological the abiding tension between Hawaiians and Hawai‘i’s major policy table. It is crucial that we participate in the control process and communicative skills. This would require employment of institutions. It will present Hawaiians with a legitimate oppor- establishing and enforcing rules and regulations regarding the certificated teachers who are also grounded in Hawaiian cus- tunity to revitalize, reorganize and better utilize their resources. depletion, the restricted access, the destruction and the misuse of toms and traditions. OHA should more intensively assist the The bill would allow us to maximize the capacity we have at our most valuable assets, the natural resources of our ‘äina. immersion charter schools in advancing their teaching methods our command, which is the culmination of years of Hawai- 2. The Akaka bill (NHGRA) should not be enacted into law. It for combining cultural knowledge and usage with modern day ian activism. It represents real hope for reconciling our claims is not a bill “FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE.” This western requirement. OHA should also continue to insist that and for our economic and cultural revitalization. One of the is the MOST IMPORTANT BILL OF OUR LIFETIME, where the public education system include a requirement for learning most important aspects of the bill is the protection of existing were all the community meetings that should have occurred over the Hawaiian language. entitlements, Hawaiian trusts, community institutions and an the past five years? Who is representing the descendants of the 2. OHA should first assist the Secretary of the Interior in entire landscape of programs that blanket the state. These are “KÜ‘Ë PETITION”? It comes down to a bill “BY THE STATE, determining who should be appointed to the group of genealog- broadly supported by the Hawai‘i community as a vital part of FOR THE STATE to insure the CONTROL BY THE STATE.” ical experts that will be charged with establishing the roster of Hawai‘i’s economy, and fundamental to Hawai‘i’s economic Instead of spending millions on lobbying, why not spend to Native Hawaiian constituents eligible to vote in the NHGE elec- and societal stability. Their legal standing is under judicial organize the community into ongoing active units of Hawaiians, tions. OHA has worked together with a number of individuals siege in a litany of court challenges and their survival may integrating and collaborating with Hawaiian Civic Clubs, sov- learned in Native Hawaiian genealogy over the years and their hinge on the passage of the bill. By redefining Hawaiians as a ereignty groups and other groups. In 2009 the state passed the names should be provided to the Secretary for consideration. citizenry of a recognized nation (within U.S. jurisdiction), the ‘AHA KIOLE act that recognizes the ahupua‘a system, organized Additionally, other such experts, known in the community but bill begins a process of sheltering these Hawaiian programs, into Mokus councils. OHA should have the vision of empower- who may not have worked with OHA can be sought out and institutions and entitlements such as Hawaiian Homes, Kame- ing their people, one person at a time and realize the value of encouraged to assist the Secretary. Once the committee is estab- hameha Schools, the Ali‘i trusts and even OHA itself from legal engaging community through a traditional and powerful system lished, OHA can assist by providing the information on Native attacks. I would support the Akaka bill as a major priority of using the Moku governance model of the ‘Aha Kiole council. Hawaiians that is contained in OHA’s Hawaiian Registry. OHA my service as a Trustee. OHA needs to educate the Hawaiian people on the models should also work with Hawai‘i Maoli to provide the information 2. OHA Trustees have supported the Akaka bill despite the of nationhood. The Sovereignty Education Buses project that I it has on its Kau Inoa registry to the Secretary. This will provide fact that it may mean the organization’s dissolution. I believe proposed would visit neighborhoods and communities to pro- considerable information to the committee to determine who this is the right approach. The overarching goal of Hawaiian vide sovereignty information. With this knowledge, Hawaiians meet the criteria set by the NHGRA for eligibility to participate well-being should be paramount and not the survival of an can make an informed choice and have the confidence to sup- in the elections as a Native Hawaiian constituent. Additionally, organization. OHA’s role must be one of an agent of change port that choice once made. OHA has considerable information and expertise on Native in guiding the process of transition to true self-governance. OHA has led us in the dark, they pretend there is light, but Hawaiian genealogy. This information should also be made While the specific role of OHA in a newly constituted govern- that is artificial light, it is unsustained light that can go out at available to the Secretary. When the Council has been formed, ing entity remains unclear, OHA may settle into an adjunct any time. OHA continues to position the TOP of the power OHA can assist it in establishing the form of the new govern- administrative role with its long experience in shepherding paradigm; it should be building the paradigm base, the “ROOT ment by providing information and expertise on the forms and Hawaiian programs. SYSTEM”! The maka‘äinana is the power base for “spiritual powers of government that might be considered. When those 3. I believe OHA is on the right track in its approach to a and political” rebuilding of our beloved Nation of Hawai‘i. The matters have been decided, OHA can assist in providing oppor- settlement of: (1) cash awards equal to the 20 percent share of Ali‘i showed us their pure Aloha by bequeathing their lands to tunities for Native Hawaiians and others in the community to total ceded land revenue for the immediately preceding fiscal support future generations, to educate, to provide health care, discuss the proposed governmental forms and assist in the elec- year; and (2) a combination of cash and land in fee simple title to care for orphans, elders, women and children. OHA has tions that must eventually take place. Finally, OHA can assist for back rent. The cash awards satisfy the power to create comparable in the negotiations that will take place the need for a liquid asset base but the See apo on page 9 and similar lasting legacies like our See burke on page 9 between the NHGE and the State. See heen on page 9 KA HULIAU ‘ANA SEEKING CHANGE

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u.s. senate

1) Besides federal recognition, what do 2) Should the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act be enacted you feel is the most important federal into law, what will you do to ensure that adqueate federal resources are issue facing Native Hawaiians and what allocated to help in the implementation of the new law and what kind of will you do to address that issue? Congressional oversight will you provide over this process?

1. The most important issues relate to 1. With combined thinning out in the health and well-being of the indigenous Hawai‘i, and dispersal to the mainland, how people of this land. Unfortunately, Native can Native Hawaiians be culturally linguis- Hawaiians have some of the worst health tically strong with presence in Hawai‘i 500 risk factors, and that must change. Over the years from now? Recognition would have last 11 years, I have worked to secure more large impact there. However, regardless of than $900 million for Native Hawaiian edu- recognition, perpetuation is the most impor- Daniel cation, health and workforce training. Jeff tant question. Inouye Jarrett LEGISLATUREcongr CONGRESSess Democrat 2. Senator Akaka and I have fought for Nonpartisan 2. The current form should be enacted. Native Hawaiian recognition for more than In the Senate, there are no others from the a decade. Rest assured, we will not relax once this measure is Pacific Islands, using the broadest sense of the word. As peo- enacted into law. The implementation of the Akaka Bill will ples, we find Native Hawaiians linguistically originating from require collaboration and negotiation with the federal and state Taiwan, close in lineage to those of Philippines. So, Instead governments. of speaking for “those people,” I bring presence and weight to issue.

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1. Promoting 1. The No. 1. No 1. Improving 1. Native private-sector 1 issue is response. the educational Hawaiians jobs, supporting self-determi- experience for must recognize affordable hous- nation. Federal 2. Although Native Hawai- that one-party ing and securing recognition is created to make ian children is representation recognition an impor- amends to the critical. I will in Hawai‘i (and are the most tant first step in descendants continue to meet aligning solely Charles important actions Colleen supporting self- Pat of people of Mazie with private John with that party) Djou to be taken at Hanabusa determination, Brock the Kingdom Hirono partners like Willoughby serves no inter- Republican the federal level Democrat but it is not the Libertarian of Hawai‘i for Democrat Kamehameha Republican ests but those to help Native whole answer. United States Schools and of self-serving Hawaiians. We all should recognize that this complicity in the overthrow of public agencies like our State politicians. Though Democrats >> We must provide tools to will be a process, and I will work Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Native Department of Education to ensure have controlled Congress since help the unemployed find work. to maintain continued federal sup- Hawaiian Government Reorga- that federal resources are directed 2006 (and the presidency since Job seekers need the latest train- port throughout that process. nization Act is unfair because it to the places they will have the 2008), issues important to Native ing to be competitive, and small requires native Hawaiian blood, most positive impact. Hawaiians have failed to be businesses need tax credits and 2. A significant part of ensur- and does not include descendants advanced. Native Hawaiians must certainty to encourage hiring. ing the long-term viability of of Kingdom citizens of other 2. I will work with the other reach out and educate Republican >> I am actively working with the Native Hawaiian Govern- heritages. members of our Hawai‘i delega- candidates in order to gain support my colleagues to reauthorize the ment Reorganization Act will The creation of another govern- tion to ensure adequate federal on a multitude of issues including Hawaiian Homeownership Oppor- be developing and maintaining ment bureau will increase the resources to implement the new the Native Hawaiian Government tunity Act, H.R. 709. relationships in Congress. For that burden on all taxpayers. law, particularly to enable the Reorganization Act. Only then will reason, it is vital that members I believe the U.S. promise of federal government to meet its both parties live up to the promises 2. Hawai‘i’s Congressional of the Hawai‘i delegation have equal treatment by government is obligations under the new law. and obligations they have made to delegation must work together to other members of Congress that still the best vehicle to freedom the Native Hawaiian community. I ensure Native Hawaiians are well they can work with to encourage for all. pledge to be active in the process. represented. widespread support from other delegations. 2. No response. | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 9

Waihe‘e 3. Obviously, I’d like the apo Burke heen settlement agreement we made Continued from page 6 with the Governor that resolves Continued from page 7 Continued from page 7 Continued from page 7 OHA’s past claims for $200 tural, spiritual, religious and million and maintains the $15 more important asset is the land awards. Ali‘i, who did not intend to build power- 3. The first thing that must take place subsistence purposes. million annually enacted. As the It is the land base that will provide for ful institutions, but to build institutions is that OHA and the State must deter- Decreasing the Native Hawai‘i Supreme Court man- the future wealth of the nation. I would that would empower their people that mine exactly where those ceded lands Hawaiian chronic disease rates dated, however, it is ultimately index the value of the land by two mea- they loved so deeply. are and how they are used. OHA and to equal to or less than the up to the Legislature to resolve sures. One is commercially viable lands 3. We should get 100 percent of the State have had long-running discus- general population of Hawai‘i this issue. If there is anything to whereby the value is established by ceded lands revenue. They took 100 sions on this issue. Ideally, there should for each of the following: car- be encouraged by our inability the market. It would be better to have percent of our nation; they used 100 be a meets and bounds survey to estab- diovascular disease, obesity, to move any settlement legisla- 35 acres of Kaka‘ako Makai (Kewalo percent of ceded land to make them lish their boundaries. Once they are diabetes, asthma and cancer. tion in the last three sessions, Basin area) than 200 acres of less valu- money. Why do we always have to established, the various uses of the indi- 2. I do believe that the it’s that the Legislators for the able rural real estate. A second value negotiate for what is truly ours, if not vidual plats can be easily determined Native Hawaiian Government most part have at least declared index would be measured by the “cul- for the Hawaiian Kingdom land base, – much of it is unusable. In my view, the Reorganization Act should and a desire to address the issue. It tural” value of the land – a notion that the State would have no revenue stream. “Akaka bill” is making it more difficult will be enacted into law. OHA is incumbent on OHA Trustees I believe was gaining standing during Pay for what they are using, I don’t to reach an agreement with the state at should be the funding source to convince them that the right the most recent negotiations. Examples see them cutting Hawaiians any slack this time. I have no doubt that the state for expenses associated with of Native Hawaiians to benefit of culturally valuable lands are heiau in giving us free medical care, etc. If will want to wait to see how negotia- the establishment of the roll and from the ceded lands trust is locations, fish ponds, lo‘i sites, coastal the State wants to give us ceded land, tions play out, and will want to make Native Hawaiian Interim Gov- a high and overdue priority. I wetlands and waterways; cultural land- then give us the airport or the harbors, the issue a part of those negotiations. erning Council. As stated in our also believe that it is important scapes whose value is not measured by where there is a revenue stream. If they Now that the Hawai‘i Supreme Court Strategic Plan, OHA should for OHA to settle any Chapter the real estate market, but by its value to give us Maunakea then we should be has denied OHA’s petition for a writ to also adopt a Transition Plan that 10-based revenue claims with the dignity of emerging nation rebuilding able to charge premium rent for the force the state to pay OHA’s claim, I legally transfers OHA’s assets the State before a new govern- its cultural base. The ceded land settle- privilege of looking so deep into the do not foresee any justiciable recourse. and other resources to the new ing entity is formed, as I am ment is fundamental to building capacity universe, and insure we share in any We need to face facts and negotiate the Native Hawaiian governing uncertain that it would share for a Hawaiian future in which we are patents or royalties attributed to recent matter during the negotiations that will entity. those same legal claims. free of being wards of the government. discoveries using the ceded land base. take place after formation of the NHGE.

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1) What single 2) In January 2008, OHA and Governor Linda Lingle’s Administra- 3) Should the Native Hawaiian issue facing Native tion reached a settlement agreement that would have resulted in Government Reorganization Hawaiians concerns the state transferring to OHA $200 million in land and cash for Act be enacted into law, you the most and past due ceded lands revenues from 1978 to 2008. In addition, what state lands and natural how would you the agreement would have set the minimum annual ceded lands resources do you believe address that issue payments to OHA going forward at $15.1 million. Since 2008, the should be considered for as the governor? Legislature has not approved the 2008 settlement agreement or negotiations with the Native some version of it. What do you believe OHA should receive for Hawaiian governing entity? past-due ceded lands revenues and annual revenues due to OHA? governor lieutenant Governor

1. The single 1. Education is 1. The U.S. gov- most important one of the most ernment has no 1) What single issue facing Native Hawaiians concerns issue is self-deter- concerning issues more right here you the most and how would you address that issue as mination. Federal we face as Native than Iraq and the the lieutenant governor? recognition, or Hawaiians. As sooner it goes the lack of it, will Lieutenant Gov- better. Our future impact every facet ernor, I have seen is in space but first 1. Land use issues: As House Minority Leader, I Neil of Native Hawai- Duke how knowledge Daniel gotta float so why supported the ceded lands settlement. I also appre- Abercrombie ian existence Aiona and education Cunningham not recycle/build a ciate DHHL’s work to turn decades of backlog Democrat forever. I have Republican can elevate our Free Energy floating Tesla city into the fulfilled dreams for Hawaiian families. As supported self- entire commu- (Matthew 25:34) Lieutenant Governor, I will work to secure lasting determination since the beginning nity and prevent obstacles such as and finance with a state-owned arrangements which place proper land use rights and have passed federal legislation poverty, crime, illicit drug use, poor “dba” bank like N. Dakota? CAN with our native people. for it in the House three times. As health and joblessness. PROVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lynn Governor, I would voice state sup- For Native Hawaiians to compete 2. Did not respond finnegan port for federal legislation and use in a world continually transformed 3. Did not respond Republican my relationships in Washington by the boundless opportunities of to ensure support continues in the the 21st century, we must prepare House among Leadership and Mem- our keiki for a global economy 1. Foreclosures on and off Hawaiian Home bers and in the White House. based on knowledge and innovation. Lands. I will call for a moratorium on ALL 2. As a state legislator, I worked 2. The 2008 agreement was pono foreclosures and STRONGLY urge financial on the creation of OHA and I because it was fair to Native Hawaiians photo not institutions to modify or refinance all loans at 2 have always believed that Native and taxpayers, and it acknowledged available percent through the development and implementa- Hawaiians should control their own our constitutional obligation to fulfill tion of their own guidelines on the use “stimulus” dollars. destiny, including managing their our promise to känaka maoli. The land I SUPPORT A MORATORIUM ON THE own resources. The dispute over parcels in the 2008 proposed settle- Leonard SALE OF CEDED LANDS. ceded lands revenues must be set- ment included commercial industrial Kama tled once and for all by all parties properties on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Nonpartisan coming together in a spirit of resolu- Island totaling 209 acres, and a one- tion. I am confident that all parties time payment to OHA of just over will reach an agreement as to the $13 million in cash. The 2008 agree- 1. Akaka bill passage. When I was coordinating amount of a settlement. ment also mandated that the minimum the Obama campaign, I worked successfully with 3. Lands being administered by amount of proceeds OHA would Hawaiian leaders to get the support of Barack the State of Hawai‘i, the Hawaiian receive annually from the public Obama for the Akaka bill. It was a major break- Home Lands and a portion of the land trust would be $15.1 million. through, as Obama said, “to fulfill this promise.” ceded lands, should rightfully be 3. As Governor, I will encourage We must work together to ensure the passage considered in any future negotiation all parties to focus the negotiations occurs. with the Native Hawaiian governing first and foremost upon: (1) proper- Brian entity. In addition, lands or resources ties that hold significant historical Schatz with strong links to the Native and cultural value; (2) land that can Democrat Hawaiian people and culture should be developed in a culturally sensi- also be considered. State participa- tive manner; and (3) resources that tion in these negotiations must be will produce revenue needed to sus- fair and in good faith to be a strong tain the ongoing operations of the step on the path to reconciliation. Native Hawaiian governing entity. | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 11

State Senate 2 • S. Hilo, Puna, Ka‘u 7 • Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau 8 • Kahala, Hawai‘i Kai Michael W. Hale Russell S. Kokubun David R. Hamman Ronald D. Kouchi Larry Price 1) What single issue Republican Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat facing Native Hawaiians 1. Akaka bill: 1. Education 1. The Hawai- 1. The imple- 1. The issue of Yes; Economy: is the key to a ian community mentation of the back rev- concerns you the most Help small brighter future, is too distracted policies and enues from the and how would you businesses!; especially cul- by factions conc- procedures, ceded lands address that issue as a Environment: turally-based erned about effects and needs to be Homes off curriculum “sovereignty any resulting resolved. Funds state legislator? oil! Property whether in a rule” and is unintended will be needed Assessed Clean Energy uti- public, private, charter or failing to focus on the develop- consequences that may to deal with all other issues. 2) YES/NO question: lizes a government’s ability immersion school. Open and ment of community infrastructure arise to the Kanaka Maoli I’ll work in the Legislature to raise money through the easy access to University of and support, which will improve if the Akaka bill is enacted. to finalize a fair settlement Do you support a issuance of bonds to fund Hawai‘i system campuses the quality of life for Hawaiians If this bill becomes law, I of the claims, and to find the moratorium on the sale small clean energy projects. will provide greater oppor- as a whole. As a state senator, I would require input from all money in the budget to begin of state ceded lands? Education: We should offer tunities for career and self will attempt to enable Hawaiians interested factions, includ- the repayments. free classes to teach people development. I will work to use every resource available to ing OHA, in attempting to 2. Yes. life, computer, farming and with educational leaders to encourage their children to suc- address this issue through any business skills. www.michael- achieve these priorities. ceed academically, in business proposed legislation. whale.com 2. Yes. and in social interaction. 2. Neither yes or no. 2. Yes. 2. Yes.

9 • Kapahulu, Kaimuki, Palolo 13 • Kalihi, Nu‘uanu 19 • Kapolei, Makakilo, Waikele 20 • ‘Ewa Beach, Waipahu Les S. Ihara Jr. Lisa Leialoha Shorba Suzanne N.J. Chun Oakland Judy C. Franklin Mike Gabbard Will Espero Democrat Republican Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat 1. I am con- 1. I am most 1. Affordable 1. “My people 1. What con- 1. As the chair cerned about concerned housing is a are destroyed cerns me is the of the Senate the state’s fail- about our critical issue. for lack of long waiting Public Safety ure to pay past Native Hawai- A concerted knowledge...” list that cur- and Military due revenues ian population effort to iden- Hosea 4:6. I rently exists for Affairs Com- from the Public growing and tify parcels of propose build- Native Hawai- mittee, I am Land Trust. thriving. Sadly, land and con- ing Righteous ians to obtain a very concerned While the governor repre- Native Hawaiians rank the struct affordable rentals and Retreat Centers on all islands, homestead lease. I’ll continue about the high percentage of sents the state in negotiations highest among all racial for sale housing must be a teaching Godly living prin- to support DHHL’s efforts part-Hawaiians in the state with OHA on this issue, I groups who have abortions top priority next session. An ciples for healthy, productive to build affordable “green” corrections system. I have believe the Legislature should in Hawai‘i; approximately omnibus housing bill identi- lifestyles with a return to homes like the planned been working with stakehold- be involved to ensure passage 28,000 Native Hawaiian chil- fying specific tax map keys Christian values. I envision a Kaupuni project. Kaupuni ers to address this problem of legislation to implement a dren were aborted since 1970. and adequate general obliga- Bellows style compound with could serve as a model for and look at ways to reduce settlement agreement. As your senator, I will work tion bond allocations for each leadership training classes sustainable residential devel- the numbers in prison. to protect our keiki and pro- project is important. and recreation. opment based on traditional 2. Yes 2. Yes Hawaiian values. vide parental support. 2. Yes 2. Yes 2. Yes 2. Yes

20 • ‘Ewa Beach, Waipahu 22 • North Shore, Wahiawa 24 • Ka¯ ne‘ohe, kailua 25 • lanikai, waima¯ nalo Anel A. (Tito) Montes Charles (Bo) Aki Tracy Nakano Bean Virginia Enos Jill N. Tokuda Republican Republican Republican Republican Democrat 1. The Econ- 1. The Akaka 1. In the veins 1. As my hus- omy! In order bill’s passage of every kanaka 1. As the former band and his to get Hawai‘i’s is impending, maoli flows a Agriculture family know economy but our com- legacy of honor, and Hawaiian from experi- moving again, munity isn’t courage and Affairs Chair- ence there are we must prepared to glory. It is my person and the too many native unshackle the engage in the highest aspira- current Chair Hawaiians still very elements of our society nation-building process that tion to restore the Hawaiian of the Senate on the waiting list for home- that creates jobs, innovation will follow. We cannot legis- people to leadership where Higher Education Committee, stead lands. I would continue and wealth. This can only be late community preparedness their deeds and wisdom may I believe access to, and attain- the efforts of the current done by lowering taxes and or awareness, but can not only be crowned, but ment of, a higher education administration to expedite unburdening and empowering require audits and scrutinize serve as an example for the degree is critically important the process, to build homes free enterprise – especially budgets to ensure our state- world to follow. for Native Hawaiians. Educa- and place Hawaiian families small businesses. funded Hawaiian agencies tion is the great equalizer that in them. 2. Yes can lead to good jobs, home 2. No are accountable, effective, 2. Yes efficient and ready for the ownership and healthy fami- nation-building process. lies. Yes 2. Yes 2. 12 | decision2010 pai ka leo | lift your voice

State house 1 • N. Hilo, Hamakua, N. Kohala 3 • Hilo, Kea‘au, Mt. View 4 • Puna Mark M. Nakashima Clifton K. (Clift) Tsuji Faye P. Hanohano Marlene Hapai Solomon Singer 1) What single issue Democrat Democrat Democrat Republican Nonpartisan facing Native Hawaiians 1. I believe that 1. The ceded land 1. The single 1. Education. 1. I am con- federal recog- revenue issue issue that With educa- cerned about concerns you the most nition of Native is probably the concerns me tion costing our the state’s fail- and how would you Hawaiian status most important most is Social state over $3 ure to pay past address that issue as a is the single concern facing Justice. As a billion annu- due revenues largest issue to Native Hawai- legislator, I ally, I would from the Public state legislator? ensure the pres- ians. This has would help introduce Land Trust. ervation of programs serving generated much discussion with promote funded legislation legislation to create a collab- While the governor repre- 2) YES/NO question: the Native Hawaiian popu- no closure. Office of Hawaiian using holistic approaches in orative model using strengths sents the state in negotiations lation. As a legislator, I will Affairs and Native Hawaiian ending disparate treatment of all Hawai‘i’s schools to with OHA on this issue, I Do you support a work to support OHA and representatives, and the state in schools, prisons, housing address each student’s needs, believe the Legislature should moratorium on the sale the Department of Hawaiian Legislature and our governor and social agencies. Holistic including Native Hawaiians be involved to ensure passage of state ceded lands? Home Lands in their delivery must agree with a sense of approaches that will encour- programs providing aca- of legislation to implement a of programs and services. urgency on a well-defined goal age the basic necessities for demic, financial, social and settlement agreement. 2. Yes and collaborate to achieve an survival. There is NO jus- cultural support ensuring 2. No answer amicable resolution. tice until Native Hawaiians receipt of degrees and filling 2. Neither yes or no. receive PONO justice. of leadership positions. 2. Yes 2. Yes

5 • Ka‘u¯, S. Kona 6 • Kailua, Keauhou 7 • N. Kona, S. Kohala Fred Fogel Robert (Bob) Herkes Denny Coffman Rebecca N. (Becky) Leau Cindy Evans Scott W. (Hendo) Henderson Libertarian Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Republican 1. The Native 1. Preserva- 1. We need 1. My primary 1. Native 1. The most Hawaiian issue tion of historic to resolve the concern for Hawaiians important issue that most per- native lands in organizational the Hawai- are the largest facing Native plexes me is South Kona and restitution ian people is percentage of Hawaiians actually an and Ka‘ü is issue between the escalating incarcerated is affordable internal con- very important. the Native pressure on the persons in our housing. Every cern. Why can’t These lands Hawaiian ‘ohana because prisons. I have Qualified DHHL provide timely infra- remain in pristine condition communities/organizations of the economic downturn. As supported and will continue to Native Hawaiian beneficiary, structure on ceded lands for due to the lack of rainfall. I and the State of Hawai‘i. I a state legislator I will do all support all efforts to address regardless of income level, kanaka maoli to live indepen- had a bill to preserve 11,000 will actively work with OHA I can to help Native Hawai- the difficulties to re-entry should have an opportunity dently and build homesteads? acres of land south of Miloli‘i. to find land on every island ians prosper. I will strive when coming home. for housing and/or land stew- The various factions must Governor Lingle did not that has income potential and to keep taxes low, to ease 2. Yes ardship on homestead land. I come together and speak as follow up on the law. I will work to get this land trans- bureaucratic regulation and will support legislation which one voice to make it happen. reintroduce the bill. ferred to OHA as a major to promote Hawaiian prod- encourages the development Kükü - not you. 2. Yes component of a settlement ucts and services. and construction of apart- 2. Yes agreement. 2. Yes ments, town homes, duplexes 2. Yes and single-family homes. 2. Yes

8 • Wailuku, Waiehu 9 • Kahului, Pa'ia 10 • W. Maui 11 • S. Maui Dean Schmucker Joe Souki Gil S. Coloma Keith-Agaran Angus L.K. McKelvey Joseph Bertram III George R. Fontaine Republican Democrat Democrat Democrat Democrat Republican 1. I believe that 1. The laps- 1. Simple Jus- 1. The single 1. Native Haw- 1. The single resolution of ing of the tice. My role issue that con- aiian health issue facing the sovereignty $600 million will not only cerns me most based on walk- Native Hawai- question is the infrastructure mean debating, is the DHHL ing barefoot ians that most important law, $30 mil- crafting and revenue short- and reconnect- concerns me issue facing lion a year for voting on bills fall when ing with the the most is Native Hawai- 30 years in to implement payments traditional diet affordable ians. If elected, I would do three years. The law allowed concrete means resolving past expire in 2015. Besides of fresh fruits/taro/seaweeds. housing. As a legislator, I will what I could to get the two Hawaiian Homes to acceler- and future claims by Native implementing recommenda- 2. Neither yes or no. work the Office of Hawaiian opposing groups together, ate the building of homes. Hawaiians individually and tions of the Act 187 report Affairs and other agencies to so that the Kanaka can speak We can look at the success at as a people, but also using due next year, I would look at ensure that more affordable with a unified voice. Waiehu Kou and at Këökea. whatever bully pulpit I have fees in exchange for longer- housing is built for native 2. Neither yes or no. 2. Yes. to educate our larger com- term leases and right of first Hawaiians. munity that reconciliation is refusal of renewals of leases 2. No critical for Hawai‘i. on these lands. 2. No 2. Yes | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 13

State house 12 • Upcountry Maui 13 • E. Maui, Moloka‘i, La¯ na‘i 15 • L¯ihu‘e, Koloa 16 • Po‘ipu¯, Waimea, Ni‘ihau Kyle Yamashita Meiling K. Akuna Mele Carroll Larry Fillhart Phil Sterker 1) What single issue Democrat Republican Democrat Republican Republican facing Native Hawaiians 1. Jobs. Without 1. The blood 1. There are 1. The Hawai- 1. Not being a employment quantum issue. many, but one ian People Native Hawai- concerns you the most photo Native Hawai- not It would be issue that has my simply do not ian but having and how would you ians may face available one of my pri- attention is rais- have enough lived among the address that issue as a homelessness orities. I would ing funds for the representation, Zuni, Apache and poor health. challenge the Department of in government, and Navajo state legislator? They are sta- misconception Hawaiian Home in the State of Indians, I am tistically more vulnerable to do with the blood quantum Lands Trust. The state has a fidu- Hawai‘i. I believe they need aware that something needs 2) YES/NO question: to domestic violence, crime requirement under the HHCA ciary responsibility to provide to hold their own seat in either to be done concerning the and drugs. As a legislator, (Hawaiian Homes Commis- adequate funding to provide its the State Senate or the State Akaka bill. It is a complex Do you support a the biggest things we can do sion Act), 1920. beneficiaries land through a lease House. I would sponsor such issue that strengthens my con- moratorium on the sale is fund public works projects 2. Yes where they can reside according a bill, if I were elected. viction that the people whom of state ceded lands? to create jobs in construction, to the Hawaiian Homes Act. I 2. Yes. it affects need to be the ones and this also stimulates the will continue to introduce legis- who choose. local economy enabling local lation that will support increasing 2. Yes. businesses to hire. revenues to the trust. 2. Neither yes or no. 2. Yes

18 • Ka¯hala, ‘Aina Haina, Kuli‘ou‘ou 20 • St. Louis Hts., Pa¯ lolo, 21 • Kapahulu, Diamond Head 23 • Waiki¯ki¯, Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako 24 • Ma¯ noa 25 • Makiki, Tantalus Wilhelmina Rise Chris Baron (Pei-Ji) Scott Y. Nishimoto Tom Brower Zach Thomson Della Au Belatti Calvin K.Y. Say Republican Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat 1. I grew up 1. Resolving 1. Before 1. I support 1. The Native 1. Reconcili- in Kuli‘ou‘ou; the ceded land public lands the Akaka Hawaiian ation as set in I’m convinced revenue issue is are sold, a com- bill. Native community’s motion by the the interdepen- most important plete inventory Hawaiians collective and 1993 Apology dent strands of to me. In 2008, of ceded lands need increased inalienable Resolution. strengthened the Legislature, must be done, access to rights to Once the pro- ‘ohana, qual- Administra- to ensure that government- express and cess is enacted ity education and health care, tion and OHA came close, the state does not sell ceded sponsored programs so they preserve their heritage history at the federal level, it will economic empowerment and but ultimately failed. Going lands. can stop being victimized on and culture is facing even- be important for state lead- equality of opportunity – includ- forward, I would like OHA 2. Yes their own land. They have tual extinction. This cannot ers to be part of the general ing housing/ownership – and to commence negotiations higher rates of crime, incar- happen. We must listen learn education process to explain systemic governance reform with the new Governor, with ceration, drug abuse and and act to make sure this reconciliation, its importance constitute our priority. Let’s uti- the goal of submitting a joint health risks. Congress has never happens. Regardless of and how it may or may not lize multi-sector partnerships proposal to the Legislature already provided federal rec- office, I will be an advocate affect the community. – activate lökahi to Aloha one quickly. ognition to other indigenous in strengthening the Native 2. Yes another across our one Hawai‘i- 2. Neither yes or no. peoples of America. Hawaiian community. wide community. 2. Yes 2. Yes 2. Yes.

26 • Punchbowl, Pacific Hts., Nu‘uanu Valley 27 • Liliha, Pu‘unui 28 • Iwilei, Downtown, Makiki Norm Katz Sylvia Luke Corinne W.L. Ching Lynn Vasquez David S.Y. Chang Karl Rhoads Republican Democrat Republican Democrat Republican Democrat 1. To preserve 1. Preserva- 1. While the 1. There is 1. We need 1. The poor our Hawaiian tion of Native economy may legislation in to rebuild our state of public culture, we Hawaiian rights be the most Congress to economy and education in must preserve for future gen- obvious, a make the areas create quality areas where the the Hawaiian erations. number of from Punahou jobs. Having a most Hawaiians language. If 2. Yes issues stem Street to Kalihi fully employed live, such as the elected, I will from the health Street, Pali to work force Leeward Coast. initiate, sponsor or support condition our Native Hawai- the Sea a National Heritage builds prosperity for all and I support making sure that a bill making Hawaiian an ian population. My top issue: Area. This means more per- enables us to affordably fund teachers are trained to meet official language of Hawai‘i diabetes, a tragic yet pre- mitting steps, restrictions, excellent education and social keiki on their own cultural along with English. All future ventable disease could be regulations and even con- services. We need to improve ground and I support keeping printing of forms as they are addressed through a more demnations. If elected, I will our public education, stream- schools in good condition to replenished will be in bilin- comprehensive and culturally continue to educate and do line government regulations, allow kids to learn better. gual format of Hawaiian and sensitive approach to stem my best to STOP legislation reduce the tax burden and 2. Yes English. this very heartbreaking, costly of the National Heritage Area bring new industries to our 2. Yes and debilitating disease. in Hawai‘i nei. state. 2. No response. 2. Yes 2. Undecided. 14 | decision2010 pai ka leo | lift your voice

State house 30 • Moanalua, Kalihi Valley, ‘A¯ lewa 31 • Salt Lake, Tripler 32 • Waimalu, Aliamanu, Airport Carole Kauhiwai Kaapu Linda E. Ichiyama Garner Musashi Shimizu Aaron Ling Johanson 1) What single issue Republican Democrat Republican Republican facing Native Hawaiians 1. Education. 1. My family 1. That issue 1. Education is I support an has been in is supporting key to advance- concerns you the most audit of the Hawai‘i for and protecting ment. Improving and how would you Department four genera- Native Hawai- education better address that issue as a of Education tions and I have ians’ sense prepares stu- to show why always strived of “place,” dents for an state legislator? the significant to honor our restoring their increasingly investment we make in our host culture. Self-determi- position of honor, land rights competitive economy and posi- 2) YES/NO question: children’s education is not nation is urgently needed to and the essence of aloha. tions Native Hawaiian students returning adequate results. heal past wrongs and address We must seek their counsel to be leaders in every field. Do you support a Without a good education our ongoing inequities. I sup- to understand their vision Strengthening Hawai‘i’s public moratorium on the sale children will not reach their port efforts that a majority of of empowerment as they schools, supporting public of state ceded lands? potential. Once we have the Native Hawaiians can sup- preserve their culture and charter schools and encourag- audit, restructure the Depart- port, including the resolution take their rightful places of ing public-private partnerships ment of Education. of the public land trust. leadership within the global such as Kamehameha Schools 2. Yes. 2. Yes. community. and DOE will improve the 2. Yes. quality of education. 2. Yes.

33 • Ha¯ lawa,‘Aiea, Pearlridge 34 • Pearl City, Newtown, 35 • Waipahu, Crestview 36 • Pearl City, Palisades Royal Summit Sam Kong Blake K. Oshiro Henry J.C. Aquino Reed S. Shiraki Roy M. Takumi Republican Democrat K. Mark Takai Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat 1. Ceded lands 1. The Akaka 1. Working on 1. If OHA’s 1. Justice and i one issue that bill must 1. The Akaka strengthening strategic pri- fairness for needs to be become federal bill is the most the economy orities may be Native Hawai- addressed, but law to ensure significant issue that provides likened to the ians which cuts just as impor- that current facing Native good paying job spokes of a across many tant is helping Native Hawai- Hawaiians. I opportunities is wheel, the hub issues: federal Hawaiians ian programs will continue to top of mind for must surely recognition, today! We cannot turn back the are protected against race- support Senator a lot of people, including our be ‘ohana. Native Hawaiian ceded lands, health, educa- hands of time, so we need to based challenges that continue Akaka in his efforts and urge Hawaiian community. Look- families must stay strong! tion, criminal justice, human move forward and put Hawai- to arise. Thereafter, we must Congress to pass this mea- ing to further supporting new As a legislator, I will fight services, environmental, land ians first in all our decisions! provide funding and support sure. and existing industries while for laws that will protect us and water concerns. Health care (high diabetes for that sovereign entity to 2.Yes focusing on job training and from those destructive forces We need to address all of rate), education, self sustain- ensure that it can achieve its skill development would be (poverty, drugs, poor educa- these issues by collaborating ability, those are my goals. crucial mission. key areas of concentration. tion, etc.) which tear families with all the stakeholders to 2. Neither yes or no. 2.Yes 2. Yes apart. come up with solutions that 2. Yes are pono. 2. Open.

37 • Mililani, Waipi‘o 38 • Mililani, Mililani Mauka 39 • Wahiawa¯ 40 • Makakilo, Kapolei, Royal Kunia 41• Waipahu, Village Park, Waikele Ryan I. Yamane Marilyn B. Lee Marcus R. Oshiro Marissa Capelouto Sharon E. Har Ty Cullen Democrat Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat 1. There are 1. The single 1. The impor- 1. Hawaiians 1. Providing 1. The top issue several key issue facing tant issue facing rank highest Native Hawai- facing Native issues facing Native Hawai- OHA voters of in risks con- ians with Hawaiians is Native Hawai- ians that House District cerning overall homestead the limited ians, one area concerns me 39, (Wahiawä, health, occupy leases pursuant youth and adult that I would most is poor Whitmore and our prisons in to the Hawaiian programs, champion in health status. Launani) is how greater num- Homes Com- which helps the Legislature would be to Many factors contribute to this, we should protect and preserve bers than other ethnicities mission Act. In order to fulfill educational and cultural improve the healthcare ser- including diet, lack of exercise Kükaniloko Birthstones State and Hawaiian children make this mandate, we must pro- development within the vices to Native Hawaiians and socioeconomic status. The Monument, O‘ahu, while simi- up over 50 percent of those in vide DHHL with a revenue lower-income communities. regarding diabetes and heart state must make preventive care larly providing better access to foster care. We must develop stream which the Legislature We need to create and fund disease. Hawai‘i’s kanaka for Native Hawaiians a priority. the site. Access means greater economic engines with obvi- began by enacting HB 1015. more programs that will serve maoli should have cultur- There must also be opportuni- appreciation and valuation ous resources that educate, Future legislation must be and focus on the Hawaiian ally sensitive services easily ties to learn about inexpensive/ of the site, but also increases empower our host culture geared toward ensuring the People. accessible to them in their nutritious foods. possible degradation and over- and provide access to claimed financial future of all Native 2. No response. ahupua‘a. 2. Neither yes or no. exposure. lands. Hawaiians. 2. Yes 2. Yes 2. Yes 2. Yes | | www.oha.org decision2010 | 15

State house 42 • Waipahu, Honouliuli, ‘Ewa 43 • ‘Ewa Beach, West Loch 45 • Wai‘anae, Ma¯ kaha Tom Berg Jason W. Bradshaw Kymberly (Marcos) Pine Maile S.L. Shimabukuro 1) What single issue Republican Democrat Republican Democrat facing Native Hawaiians 1. The Kauhale 1. Native 1. Some Native 1. The state’s concerns you the most Preserve, the Hawaiians Hawaiians, like ability to sell area in ‘Ewa have the right some people and exchange and how would you Beach – Mr. to self-deter- of all races public and address that issue as a Mike Lee has mination. This in Hawai‘i, ceded land via state legislator? exclaimed is why I sup- struggle with resolution (e.g., he has blood port OHA and sustainability. HCR 21-26, relations buried there. But the need for federal recogni- We must find ways to be less HCR 32-34, HCR 36 and 2) YES/NO question: development continues ahead tion. As a legislator, I would dependent on Government HCR 320 from 2010). I sup- Do you support a of the investigation before Mr. support efforts to narrow the and more dependent of our port a moratorium on the sale Lee can legitimize his claim. achievement gap in our public own success. We must believe of ceded and public lands, so moratorium on the sale This is wrong. schools, reduce the backlog at in ourselves. Government has that a ceded lands inventory of state ceded lands? 2. Yes. DHHL and improve access to prevented our success and can be completed, and to pre- health care. must get out of the way. serve these lands for future 2. Yes. 2. Yes. generations. 2. Yes.

46 • Kahuku, N. Shore, Schofield 47 • Ha‘iku¯, Kahalu‘u, La‘ie 48 • Ka¯ ne‘ohe 49 • Maunawili, Enchanted Lake, 51 • Waima¯ nalo, Lanikai Ka¯ ne‘ohe Gil Riviere Jessica E. Wooley ken ito Mo Radke Chris Lee Pono Chong Republican Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat 1. Housing. 1. The most 1. The issue of 1. A settlement 1. Justice. The high cost important issue settlement of agreement of 1. One of the The Hawaiian of living and for Native claims that the $200 million top issues is community shortage of Hawaiians is State owes to to resolve pay- the access to has waited affordable nationhood via the Hawaiian ment for the health care and 117 years. I’ve rentals and the Akaka bill. people. I will state’s use of other human already fought homes hurt From the state’s vote for a set- ceded lands services. to stop sales of many people in Hawai‘i, perspective, there must be a tlement that is agreed by both was negotiated in good faith 2. Yes ceded land, provide Hawai- but disproportionately affect settlement for all past due the Governor and OHA. by a number of concerned ian beneficiaries with land Native Hawaiians. Recent claims and land. I will work 2. Yes parties and should not be and hundreds of millions of success in speeding up the hard and do all that I can to deferred. As a legislator, I dollars in back compensation, development of Hawaiian settle these Native Hawaiian intend to resolve this settle- worked for true recognition, Homesteads must be contin- entitlements. E ola ka po‘e ment sooner rather than and I will keep fighting to ued and we have to put more Hawai‘i. later. restore the Hawaiian right to care and energy into solving 2. Yes 2. Yes self-determination. our housing crisis. 2. Yes 2. Yes

The following candidates did not respond: D7 Alfred Darling (N) D5 Johnathan Able (N) Joey Manahan (D) U.S. Senate D8 Sam Slom (R) D9 Jeff Hoylman (R) D30 John Mizuno (D) Jim Brewer (G) D10 Eric B. Marshall (R) D10 Ramon Kitaichi Madden (R) D32 Lei Sharsh (D) Cam Cavasso (R) Brian T. Taniguchi (D) D12 Laurie Rinaldi (R) D34 William G.K. Wong (R) Lloyd Jeffrey Mallan (L) D14 Peter Dudek (R) D14 Hermina (Mina) Morita (D) D35 Reginald A. Yago (R) Donna Mercado Kim (D) Harry E. Williams (R) D37 Beth Fukumoto (R) U.S. House D15 Ben Pascua (R) D15 James Kunane Tokioka (D) D38 Shaun Hayato Kawakami (R) D2 Andrew Vsevolod Von Sonn (N) Glenn Wakai (D) D16 Daynette (Dee) Morikawa (D) D39 Sam Curtis (R) D19 Aaron Toa Bonar (R) D18 Mark Jun Hashem (D) D41 Carl J. Wong (R) GOVernor D22 Donovan Dela Cruz (D) D20 Julia E. Allen (R) D42 Rida Cabanilla Arakawa (D) Thomas (Tom) Pollard (N) D25 Pohai Ryan (D) D21 Jay Lembeck (R) D45 Jadeen Meyers (R) Lt. GOVernor D22 Scott K. Saiki (D) D46 Larry Sagaysay (D) State House Deborah (Jo B) Spence (F) Gregory (Greg) Cuadra (R) D47 Richard Fale (R) D1 Eric Paul D’Almeida (R) D23 Thomas E. White (R) D49 Joseph Aiona (R) State Senate D2 Jerry Leslie Chang (D) D24 Isaac W. Choy (D) D51 Maka Wolfgramm (R) D4 Eric Seibert (R) Sharon (DeMello) Vannatta (R) D25 Isaiah Kauka Sabey (R) Shan S. Tsutsui (D) D3 Tania Kehau Cortez-Camero (R) D29 Ken Harding (R)

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