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Newsletter 3 VOL.16 Issue 10 Fall, 2016 In This Issue ► Message From Kalani pg 1 ► Prime Minister Abe Visits Hawai’i pg 1 ► International Austronesian Conference pg 2 ► CIP Funds Released pg 3 Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe Visits ► Maui Mana'o Episode 4 pg 3 Hawai'i In A Historic Visit ► DOT Hāna Hwy Meeting pg 3 On December 26, Sen. J. Kalani English was invited to attend a reception with the Japanese ► Moloka'i High School Construction pg 3 Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Over one hundred dignitaries and invited guest filled the ball- ► APIL 57th Board of Directors pg 4 room at the Hawai'i Convention Center to hear from the Japanese Prime Minister. He was in Hawai'i to join President Obama in acknowledging the 75th anniversary of the bombing of ► 29th Legislature Senate Leadership Pearl Harbor. Although former Japanese leaders have visited Pearl Habor in the past, Prime and Committees pg 5 Minsiter Abe became the first to set foot on the Arizona Memorial. ► SGAC Leaders Policy Conference pg 5 Abe’s visit was another chapter in the reconciliation between the United States and Japan ► 2016 Snapshot Highlights pg 6 and similarly mirrored President Obama’s visit to the peace memorial in Hiroshima back in May. Following the devastating events of World War II, the two countries were able to forge one of the most enduring diplomatic relationships in recent history. Message from Kalani “The world needs the spirit of tolerance and the power of reconciliation now — and especial- ly now,” said Prime Minister Abe. “....people all around the world, will continue to remember Aloha to 2016. Let us rejoice in our successes, let us Pearl Harbor as the symbol of reconciliation.” also remember those loved ones who have passed. Sen. English, who is a graduate of the East-West Center’s Institute of Culture and Communi- From the hosting of the IUCN World Conservation cation understands the importance of these reconciliation efforts. Having previously worked Congress, to the shake up in our national politics, 2016 has had its fair share of celebrations and chal- with many leaders from Japan and across Asia, Sen. English is all too familiar with the events lenges. As we look forward, I am excited for what that led to the historic visit. the new year has to offer. My staff and I are already “The coming together of President Obama and Prime Minister Abe at Pearl Harbor was the busy with preparations for the 29th Legislature, which will convene on Wednesday, January 18, culmination of seventy-five years of diplomat- 2017 at 10:00am. We remain dedicated to serv- ic efforts towards reconciliation,” said Sen. ing the people of Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, English. “Despite the tragic events of World Moloka'i, Lāna'i and Kaho'olawe. War II, the United States and Japan have Ho'opōmaika'i iā 'oukou pākahi a pau i kēia maka- emerged from the ashes as close allies bound- hiki hou. Blessings to each and everyone of you in ed together by aloha.” the New Year. Top - Sen. English, members of the legislature, dignitaries and officials greet Prime Minis- ter Abe. Right - Bishop Yoshiaki “Sharkey” Fujitani, Stacey Hayashi (Author, Filmmaker of “Go For Broke”), Sen. English and Herbert Vol.16 • Issue 10 • pg.1 • Fall, 2016 Yanamura. Dec. 26, 2016. 2016 International Austronesian Conference The Council of Indigenous Peoples of the indigenous peoples. Republic of China (Taiwan) has been holding Pres. Tsai believes that the International Austronesian Conference the duty for recon- since 2002. This year, Sen. English was invited ciliation lies with the as a presenter on the topic “The Internation- government. Where al Experience of State’s Apologizing to In- modern laws and tra- digenous Peoples and Subsequent Actions.” ditional cultures are The theme of the 2016 Conference was Rec- at odds, the govern- onciliation, Coexistence and Sustainability: ment will deliberate Articulating the Social-Ecological Wisdom of solutions. Under the Austronesian Family.” The Conference was principle of respecting held in Taipei, Taiwan from November 23-27. self-identity, relevant laws will be examined the establishment of the ideals of self-gover- The indigenous peoples in Taiwan are the so that ethnic group identity will receive the nance.” inhabitants of the islands before the ma- rights and status it deserves. Further, the ide- During the trip, Sen. English also toured the jor Chinese immigration began in the 17th als of indigenous self-government will be re- Tangaanua community of the Kanakanavu Century. They belong to the Austronesian alized step by step; 3 laws that are important peoples of central southern Taiwan. The is- peoples, the majority in Southeast Asia, Tai- to indigenous peoples will be deliberated by sues that were important to this community wan in the north, extending to Easter Island the legislature, the Indigenous Peoples Self- were: post disaster reconstruction, govern- and reaches Madagascar in the eastern coast Government law, the Indigenous Peoples ment recognition of indigenous status and of Africa. Land and Sea areas law, and the Indigenous self-identification and cultural conservation. On August 1, 2016, President Tsai Ing-wen Peoples Languages Development Law. More apologized to the indigenous peoples on importantly, Pres. Tsai called for the entire behalf of the government for four centuries society to come together, to know their his- View Walking Tour here: https://www.you- of mistreatment. The President stated that tory, land, and the many cultures of the eth- tube.com/watch?v=dlWkpezETTY&featu the indigenous peoples were the first inhab- nic peoples and work towards reconciliation re=youtu.be itants and throughout the course of history and a shared existence and shared prosperity became displaced, foreign, and marginalized. for a new future for Taiwan. Pres. Tsai hopes that the apology is the be- “The paper I presented at the Conference in ginning that will set Taiwan and all its people Taiwan correlates to Pres. Tsai’s Apology,” on the path towards reconciliation. She es- said Sen. English. “The paper addresses the tablished an Indigenous Historical Justice United States (US) Governments’ reconcili- and Transitional Justice Commission under ation process in the aftermath of the 1993, her office and will personally work with “Apology Resolution” (US Public Law 103- the indigenous peoples to pursue histori- 150). In the twenty-two years that have cal justice. The Commission will serve as a passed, much still remains to be done by mechanism for collective decision-making by both the US and the Native Hawaiians in Vol.16 • Issue 10 • pg.2 • Fall, 2016 Maui Mana'o: Health Care, Capital Improvement Project Release Funds 'Īao Valley and 2017 Legislative Session These projects received funds between Paia Elementary School The status of Maui’s health care system, Sept. 1- 30, 2016. • Description: Finance design for a new clean-up efforts in' Iao Valley, and important classroom building issues that may be introduced in the 2017 Maui • Amount: $1,400,000 Legislative Session are among the topics dis- TOTAL: $4,400,000 • Est. Completion Date: September 2018 cussed in the latest edition of Maui Mana‘o. Phase II, Kahului Airport, Maui The television program, hosted by Senate • Description Additional design funds for Communications Director Jill Kuramoto, is a apron pavement structural improvements Moloka'i lively and informative conversation with the at Kahului Airport. TOTAL: $200,000 Maui Senate delegation: Sen. English, Sen. • Amount: $100,000 Kalaupapa Settlement Rosalyn Baker (Dist. 8) and Sen. Gil Keith- • Est. Completion Date: December 2016 • Description: Conduct an assessment of Agaran (Dist. 5). Kula Hospital the hazardous material at the Kalaupapa Maui Mana‘o: Episode 4, aired on ‘Ōlelo • Description: Project will replace old win- Settlement in preparation of the manage- Channel 49 on several dates and times in the dow units with split system air conditioning ment turnover from the Department of month of December. To view this and previ- systems and result in energy efficiency and Health to the National Park Service. ously aired editions of Maui Mana‘o, please cost savings. • Amount: $200,000 visit: http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewS- • Amount: $400,000 • Est. Completion Date: De- earchResults.php?view_id=30&types%5B • Est. Completion Date: February 2017 cember 2017 (plans only) Clip%5D=on&types%5BAgendaItem%5D Kula Hospital =on&types%5BCaption%5D=on&allword • Description: Energy efficiency audit to as- s=maui+mana%27o sess energy usage and recommend improve- Lāna'i Mahalo to ‘Ōlelo. Please visit www.olelo.org ments to lighting, air conditioning, hot TOTAL: $1,000,000 for a complete listing of the ‘Ōlelo program- water heaters, and other energy consuming Lāna‘i Community Hospital ming schedule. devices. • Description: Plumbing and facility repairs • Amount: $500,000 to its patient care and support areas. • Est. Completion Date: June 2017 • Amount: $1,000,000 Kula Hospital • Est. Completion Date: June 2017 • Description: Window replacement, roof- ing, painting, spalling repair, nurse call system, security and other improvements. • Amount: $2,000,000 • Est. Completion Date: December 2017 DOT Public Information Meeting Regarding Emergency Moloka'i High School Work On Hāna Highway (Route 360) Construction To Begin On December 14, 2016, the Department of caused by severe weather that continue to The Department of Education (DOE) has Transportation (DOT) held a public informa- impact Hāna Highway annually. Despite awarded a contract to International Roof- tion meeting at Helene Hall to discuss matters frsutration, community members expressed ing & Building Construction, Inc. in the relating to the work that is necessary to repair their appreciation to the DOT for their efforts. amount of $1,019,000.00 to complete vari- damage that Hāna Highway sustained during “The Department of Transportation is look- ous roof repairs on Building O.
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