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Haunani Apoliona, MSW Chairperson, Trustee, At-large State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Micah Ka¯ne, at left, presented OHA Trust- Tel: 808.594.1886 OHA Trustees and staff tour the Kaupe‘a home of Guy Kapeliela. - Photos: Blaine Fergerstrom ees with an ‘o¯‘o¯, or a digging stick, symbolizing the new partnership between them. “The bet- Fax: 808.594.1875 Email: [email protected] ter we can work together, the more Hawaiians we can get on the land,” he said. Pictured from left are: OHA Trustees Robert Lindsey, Boyd Mossman, Oswald Stender, Chairperson Haunani OHA Trustees tour Apoliona, OHA Administrator Clyde Na¯mu‘o, OHA Trustee Walter Heen, DHHL deputy director Walter M. Heen Kaulana Park, OHA Trustee Colette Machado, Hawaiian Homes Commissioner Donald Chang Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large and DHHL executive assistant Robert Hall. Tel: 808.594.1854 DHHL’s Kapolei-‘Ewa Fax: 808.594.0210 Email: [email protected] projects kids to get first class opportuni- ingness to really reach out of our ties at education,” said Nagasako, comfort zone to work together.” Rowena Akana whose school includes a grow- The tour also went by and through Trustee, At-large By Crystal Kua to understand what we do, what ing number of Native Hawaiian several construction projects in the Director of Communications we’re doing, how it’s affecting students. “(Käne’s) offer of help region including work on the North- Tel: 808.594.1860 Fax: 808.594.0209 people’s lives and seeing it in a and going in to talk with (OHA South Road, the University of Hawai‘i Email: [email protected] fter 20 years of renting, real way,” Käne said. Administrator) Clyde Nämu‘o and at West O‘ahu campus and future Hawaiian homesteader Trustees Haunani Apoliona, some of the Trustees, they really housing and commercial develop- Donald B. Cataluna ATatiana Montez takes Walter Heen, Robert Lindsey, Colette begin to understand that … the ments being planned by DHHL. Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau pride in owning her home in Machado, Boyd Mossman and partnership really works when you As a symbol of their visit, Käne Tel: 808.594.1881 Kapolei – so much so that people Oswald Stender and OHA staff start- look at it three ways, because it’s presented the Trustees with an Fax: 808.594.0211 compliment its model-home look. Email: [email protected] “They said ‘Oh, my God, your house should go into the Parade of It showed a true commitment to understand Robert K. Lindsey Jr. Homes,’ ” the 45-year-old tax pre- Trustee, Hawai‘i parer said with a hearty laugh. what we do, what we’re doing, how it’s affect- Tel: 808.594.1855 On July 30, Montez stood in front Fax: 808.594.1883 of her pride-and-joy Kaupe‘a home ing people’s lives and seeing it in a real way. Email: [email protected] and waved to a bus carrying Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees and staff Micah Ka¯ne —Micah Käne, state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands director Colette Y. Machado who spent the day touring Department Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i of Hawaiian Home Lands housing ed the day at the department’s new all for the same constituents.” ‘ö‘ö, or a digging stick. Tel: 808.594.1837 subdivisions and construction projects headquarters, Hale Kalaniana‘ole, Nagasako said the new working “The ‘ö‘ö is the most symbolic Fax: 808.594.0212 in the Kapolei-‘Ewa region. listening to a presentation by Käne relationship between the two agen- ho‘okupu that we can give some- Email: [email protected] The site visit came on the and members of his staff on the dif- cies blends nicely with what his body because it symbolizes anoth- heels of an announcement in June ferent construction projects in the school is doing with projects such er Hawaiian getting on the land Boyd P. Mossman that OHA will be providing the Kapolei and ‘Ewa region. as the Mälama Learning Center. and that’s what the relationship Trustee, Maui Department of Hawaiian Home After the presentation, they boarded “It seems like synchronicity, it’s means to us – the better we can Tel: 808.594.1858 Lands with up to $3 million a year a bus and toured the Hawaiian homes like new age – hey, maybe there’s work together, the more Hawaiians Fax: 808.594.1864 for up to 30 years to cover debt subdivisions in Kapolei – Malu‘öhai something going on there,” he said we can get on the land,” Käne said. Email: [email protected] service on $40 million in revenue and Kaupe‘a, where Montez lives. with a chuckle. “The ‘ö‘ö is symbolic for breaking bonds. The bonds will be used Montez said the alliance between Käne said that community mem- ground for new opportunities.” Oz Stender for statewide construction projects OHA and DHHL has been a long bers like Nagasako or Malu‘öhai At the end of the visit, Käne said, Trustee, At-large with $5 million earmarked for plan- time coming. “I think that’s excellent. Residents Association president he could envision how more doors Tel: 808.594.1877 ning, design and feasibility studies Any help that DHHL can get to help Shirley Swinney also wants to see will open for Native Hawaiians. Fax: 808.594.1853 for community driven projects in more Hawaiians to get their homes is this new partnership thrive. “I thought it was a good feeling Email: [email protected] 18 regions throughout Hawai‘i. a great, great thing,” she said. “They want to see us work that day. It felt like (the Trustees) Hawaiian Homes Commission Kapolei High School principal closely together, and that’s the were supposed to be there,” Käne John D. Waihe‘e IV Chairman Micah Käne said that Al Nagasako agrees that having glue that keeps us together,” Käne said. “It opened the door to better Trustee, At-large the visit by the OHA Trustees was OHA and DHHL come together said. “I would say I think leader- relationships to produce more for Tel: 808.594.1876 an example of following up words will not only benefit homesteaders ship of the Trustees now is the our beneficiaries. We serve the Fax: 808.594.0208 with action in solidifying a renewed but their families too – including strongest that it’s ever been and I same people, and the better we can Email: [email protected] relationship between the two trusts. students at his school. think as a result of that leadership stretch our limited resources … the “It showed a true commitment “It’s an opportunity for these that we can have the faith and will- better we can serve our people.” 4 | KepaKemapa2008 NU¯HOU • NEWS

Newly designated Democratic presidential nominee Barack Brian Schatz, who attended Kamehameha Schools Obama visited Hawai‘i in the Democratic National August with his family, includ- Convention with 31 other ing wife Michelle, shown here Hawai‘i delegates. Schatz again under siege at a Aug. 8 rally in Honolulu, attributed the large financial where he was introduced boost to Obama’s campaign to KS also files suit by U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, “the hunger for change from in an open letter. “We enter into this U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie eight years of George Bush against previous battle from a position of strength, and Honolulu Mayor Mufi and … the fact that he’s from plaintiff Doe well-prepared to defend our admis- Hannemann. - Photo: Blaine Hawai‘i, and that’s not lost sions policy and with legal precedent Fergerstrom on us.” at the 9th Circuit Court level on our At the Aug. 8 rally, Obama By T. Ilihia Gionson side.” told the throng of supporters Publications Editor In 2005 the 9th U.S. Circuit Court that he carries with him on of Appeals in San Francisco upheld the campaign trail the lessons new lawsuit is again challeng- the legality of the school’s admissions Obama says America he’s learned growing up in the ing the KS admissions policy policy, the letter said. Islands. I try to explain to them Ain U.S. District Court. And In a press release, Grant, an attor- about the aloha spirit,” Obama in an unrelated suit, Kamehameha ney, said: “The purpose of (the new looking for aloha spirit said. “And it’s that spirit that lawsuit) is to obtain a definitive rul- I am absolutely convinced is ing from the Supreme Court that the Native Hawaiians could be a focus what America is looking for Trustees’ racially exclusionary admis- right now. … sions policy violates our nation’s civil of the presidential campaign “We look out for one anoth- rights laws. Our clients believe, and Obama’s greatest assets is his er. We deal with each other we agree with them, that such a rul- By Crystal Kua Island roots, which Carlson with courtesy and respect. ing will have a significant impact in Director of Communications said is a good indication that And most important when you reversing unfortunate trends towards he has a “knowledge or under- come from Hawai‘i that you discrimination and even segregation ith Hawai‘i-born standing of the plight of the start to understand what’s on in Hawai‘i.” presidential hope- Native Hawaiians.” the surface, what people look Asked how this suit differs from the Wful Barack Obama And that may have already like, that doesn’t determine virtually identical suit filed in 2003, accepting the Democractic begun. who they are,” said Obama, Rosen replied, “Our intent is to get Party’s nomination at its The Democratic Convention who was joined on stage by a decision from the Supreme Court.” convention last month and in Denver planned to include his wife, Michelle. His use of He said it is unlikely that his clients Republican candidate Sen. language in its platform sup- Hawaiian values in his speech would agree to a settlement like the John McCain set to do the porting the “self-determination brought rave reviews from one that ended the last suit. same this month, the race for and sovereignty” of Native Native Hawaiians and other That settlement is at the center of a the White House could high- Hawaiians consistent with the Polynesians in the audience. “Our intent is to get a decision from the Supreme lawsuit the school filed regarding an light issues important to Native 1993 Apology Act and the “My reaction, it was positive, Court,” said attorney David Rosen, adding that a alleged breach of confidentiality by Hawaiians. Native Hawaiian Government that he is here for the aloha spirit, settlement like the one that ended a previous law- one of the attorneys in the John Doe To some, Obama’s visit to Reorganization Act pending that he is here to say thank you suit is not likely. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom suit. Kamehameha is seeking to recoup his home state last month was before Congress. The draft of to us for the support,” said Sam some of the $7 million settlement. evidence. the party platform also said, Puletasi, a 47-year-old Democrat is suing previous plaintiffs John and In June 2003, attorneys John Goemans A Hawaiian and a self- “We will respect the Native from ‘Ewa Beach, who was Jane Doe for breaching a confiden- and Eric Grant filed a lawsuit in U.S. described “huge Barack Obama Hawaiian culture, rights and happy when Obama touched tiality agreement in their May 2007 District Court on behalf of the Does supporter,” Kekoa Carlson said sacred places.” upon themes related to the sick, settlement with the estate. seeking admission into Kamehameha he was optimistic that Obama Obama’s weeklong visit to disabled and the elderly. But On Aug. 6, attorneys Eric Grant Schools. The lawsuit sparked outrage will be successful in his bid for Hawai‘i was his first visit to even supporters were a little sur- and David Rosen filed a suit on behalf in the Hawaiian community, and ended the presidency. He’s “awesome, the Islands since declaring his prised that in reciting a laundry of four children and their families with a confidential settlement between energetic, charismatic, just an candidacy. Besides the rally, list of island ethnicities, Native who seek an end to Kamehameha the parties, which stipulated that those excellent public speaker who the Punahou graduate came Hawaiians did not come up. Schools’ admissions policy favor- who signed the settlement, including really seems passionate about to town for a weeklong vaca- “He did not mention ing Native Hawaiians. The lawsuit is counsel, would not disclose the real what he’s about to do,” said tion and a fundraiser, which Hawaiians by name as a almost identical to the 2003 lawsuit names of the student plaintiffs or any Carlson, after hearing Obama earned his campaign chest $1.3 native culture and that I do filed on behalf of John Doe, which term of the settlement. speak to a crowd of thousands million with the help of 500 find surprising,” said Adam Kamehameha settled last year as the This February, attorney John who waited for hours under the supporters at a $2,300-per-per- Näkoa Tuifagu, 21, a 2004 U.S. Supreme Court was deciding Goemans disclosed details of the sun at Ke‘ehi Lagoon Park on son fundraiser at the Kähalaa Kamehameha Schools gradu- whether to hear an appeal of the case. settlement to various Hawai‘i media Aug. 8. Hilton. ate. “But I think … we have “These attorneys and their plain- in violation of the settlement agree- Carlson, a 21-year-old “It’s record-breaking – many local politicians who are tiffs attack more than Kamehameha ment. As a result, Grant filed lawsuits University of Hawai‘i senior we’ve never seen this amount Hawaiians who are afraid to Schools and our mission; it is an in California seeking judgments that and political science major of money raised in the state touch Hawaiian issues, so I attack on our history, our heritage he did not breach the agreement. A who attended the rally with of Hawai‘i in one night for won’t hold it against him.” and the values of Hawai‘i, held by similar suit was filed by the Does, his mom, aunty and cousin politics. Never,” said Hawai‘i Lisa Asato contrib- so many here and around the world,” which also asked that Kamehameha Pono Suganuma, said one of Democratic Party chairman uted to this report. 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Rogers said native-language Makaweli Poi forges A New charter school learning also helps to transmit cultural values, and Kawaikini’s ahead with OHA help consolidates K-12 curriculum has been designed to bolster this effect. For example, at By Liza Simon like stainless steel steamer, where Kawaikini, the Hawaiian connec- Public Affairs Specialist several 80-pound bags of taro had immersion learning, tion to the ‘äina is emphasized by just been loaded under the cover of giving each grade the kuleana to or half a day you couldn’t burlap. Perry explained the hands- a first for east Kaua‘i care for a specific moku on Kaua‘i. hear the chickens clucking on steps that lead from the boiler to Students will study how to protect Fas usual on this side street the hand-bagging of Makaweli Poi By Liza Simon strong for two decades. the moku’s resources and mälama of rural Waimea town, as a small – the thick and slightly sour kind Public Affairs Specialist “This meets the requirements ‘äina by partnering with commu- (especially if left out) preferable to of a bilingual environment and nity groups within its boundaries. Hi‘ipoi execu- many local palettes over its sweeter t the new Kawaikini makes it truly possible to achieve There’s no problem in getting tive director Ka- pasteurized counterpart. Charter School in Puhi on fluency,” said Kawaikini resource Kawaikini parents involved, said As temperatures climbed inside AKaua‘i, the grass has not teacher ‘Alohilani Rogers, a 16- Mohala Aiu, the school’s com- nani Perry says the building, Perry said the secret yet had a chance to sprout and year veteran of the state Education munity outreach and development Makaweli Poi to Makaweli’s Poi Mill’s storied the concrete platforms beneath the Department’s Hawaiian-language director. “Families are behind the will continue success, including sizeable profit portable buildings have barely had immersion program. In Kaua‘i’s school 100 percent, and the stu- to serve Kaua‘i margins in the early 1990s, was a chance to dry after being poured DOE mainstream schools, about dents really feel the support and to never miss the twice-weekly just this summer. But for support- 70 elementary students are learn- this translates into better clasroom markets. milling process – even though ers of Hawaiian language immer- ing in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i “in a sea behavior,” said Aiu. this depended at times on find- sion, this is a field of dreams- of 900 English-speaking students,” A small group of Kaua‘i par- but gregarious group of people ing someone in the middle of come-true. Rogers said. ents began a dialogue with edu- gathered to celebrate the dedica- the night to work wizardry with cators about three years ago to tion of the 15-year-old Makaweli a broken boiler. For ingenuity explore better ways of delivering Poi Mill, acquired in March by in miraculous jerryrigging and the benefits of Hawaiian immer- OHA’s new Hi‘ipoi LLC. more, she credited Makaweli sion to their children. They chose the charter option, because it is Dedication day at DOE-based but at the same time Makaweli Poi brought may depart from the mainstream. together Kaua‘i’s Under a planning grant from the Westside poi federal government, a core of producers and taro determined parents and teachers farmers. Pictured (l formed Supporting the Language to r): John Aana, of Kaua‘i Inc. Their efforts last founder and year garnered one of two spots former owner of that opened for charter schools Makaweli Poi and statewide. consultant for the “We have been blessed to have new Hi‘ipoi LLC, so many gifted people just show up Julian Lacro, Willie to help in a very short time,” said Apo, Wesley Yadao Rogers. Most Kawaikini teachers - Photos: Liza Simon are Hawaiian immersion veterans. Others attracted to the school’s cul- After a blessing given by Kahu Poi Factory’s staff of 12 part- tural mission but not fluent in the Nani Hill, former OHA staffer- time workers, including several language are taking advantage of the turned-Hi‘ipoi LLC executive direc- who, like former mill owner John Kawaikini kindergartners and first-graders are taught by ‘Ilima ‘Apana, who returned to her home school’s proximity to KCC to get up tor Kanani Perry led the group, A‘ana, have full-time positions island of Kaua‘i after receiving her post-B.A. teaching certification at UH Hilo. - Photo: Liza Simon to speed with ‘ölelo Hawai‘i. including OHA Trustees and staff, with the Kaua‘i Fire Department Kawaikini co-director Leialoha on a tour of the wooden mill build- at nearby Hanapepe station. Kauahi credits the teachers for ing, which was once a grocery store Last year, A‘ana was looking No longer will ‘ölelo Hawai‘i “Some teachers weren’t really reaching out to the community and and then a soda-bottling plant. to sell his Makaweli Poi Mill instruction on Kaua‘i’s eastside be sure how to support immersion accomplishing so much in order to “Our goal is to keep feeding our and retire from the business alto- split between the elementary, mid- students when they are mixed in open Kawaikini this school year, loyal Kaua‘i customers by sup- gether, and he was approached dle and high schools with lessons with the mainstream,” she said, even if it has meant that yellow plying Makaweli Poi directly to OHA Trustee Donald Cataluna, limited to just two hours a day. The adding that a misunderstanding cords block off grassy areas for 20 Kaua‘i stores – our primary who was responsible for initiating new 12-acre campus will serve persists about the value of bilin- phase two of construction, which market. In the long run we want and arranging the OHA acquisi- kindergarteners through 12th grad- gualism, even though research has is expected to be finished next to do more to grow job skills in tion. While A‘ana’s poi reputa- ers, and partner with neighboring provided increasing evidence to year. “Teachers here don’t see the community and support the tion has grown to attract brisk institutions – an ‘Aha Pünana Leo suggest positive effects for young- it as a job,” Kauahi said. “They local farmers who depend on this business including caterer’s orders preschool and Kaua‘i Community sters including increased creativ- love working at a small school mill to buy their taro crop,” said College, where instruction in ity, self-esteem and engagement where they can really give the chil- Perry, standing beside the furnace- See makaweli on page 28 Hawai‘i’s language has been going with problem solving. dren the attention they need.”  | Kepakemapa2008 NU¯HOU • NEWS Kalapana residents return home

By T. Ilihia Gionson uprooted and scattered. A new sub- expire, DLNR hopes to turn over Publications Editor division, Kïkala-Këökea, is ready the property to OHA, said DLNR to welcome the ‘ohana home. On spokesperson Debbie Ward. But Kalapana kai leo nui, ua Aug. 16, the Kalapana Community some confusion remains over when lono ka uka o Hölei,” the Association and its nonprofit arm the 65-year term begins. Although Osong “Hölei” begins, tell- Kalauonäoneopuna held the first the first round of leases was signed ing of the roaring Kalapana sea Kalapana Comeback Day. in 1995, it wasn’t until 2007 that the Lava flowed around this Kalapana home in April 1990. - Photo: Courtesy USGS Hawaiian that could be heard all the way in “Kalapana was known for their 48 families were allowed to move Volcano Observatory the uplands of Hölei. ho‘olaule‘a. Once a year we would onto the land. The delay was due to When Kïlauea’s eruption began have Kamoamoa Day in the nation- infrastructure improvements beyond the infrastructure improvements. The second phase of the sub- to cover Kalapana and its sur- al park with interactive demonstra- what was originally planned for the “When we started trying to get division had 19 remaining lots, rounding villages in the late 1980s, tions,” said Maile Moulds-Carr, a community. money together for our village which were awarded earlier this the people of Kalapana were dis- planner of the event. “So it made “Originally the Kïkala- back in 1989-90, we had no idea year. Unfortunately, with all the placed, many out of range of the sense to kick off the drive for our Këökea Residential Community it would take so long. We figured lots full, there are still 20 eligible voice of the sea. The supplanted community cultural center with a Association was going to be it would take two or three years,” applicants and were not awarded residents were scattered around ho‘olaule‘a.” responsible for the subdivision’s Kalapana resident Kau‘ilani leases. There are no plans as of yet the island, across the state, and Following the devastation of gravel roadways, drainage ways Almeida told Ka Wai Ola in 2002 to expand the community. to the U.S. continent. Even the the Kalapana area, in 1991, the and water line (spigots), then the when the money was given. Little For now, the stage is set for Kalapana Mauna Kea Church, state Legislature authorized the tenants wanted everything devel- did she know that it would be 17 many of the families of Kalapana whose Kalauonäone choir was pre- Department of Land and Natural oped up to county standards at years before they could move onto to build new homes and reunite a sented the 1886 statewide ‘Aha Resources to lease lands to an estimated cost of $2.4 mil- the land. community that has been scattered Mele Song competition prize by Kalapana families to build a new lion. The project stopped while we The Board of Land and Natural for too long. “This is all ‘ohana Lili‘uokalani, moved to Nänäwale. village. Kïkala-Këökea is about 3 tried to obtain funding from the Resources authorized DLNR to in here,” said resident Tootsie Today these displaced Kalapana miles northeast of Kalapana. Legislature,” said Ward. stop billing the tenants in November Peleiholani. residents are prepared to close the The leases for the 1-acre lots are for The Office of Hawaiian Affairs 1998, but it remains unclear wheth- And in the still of the night, one chapter of their lives when they were a term of 65 years. Before the leases provided $1.35 million toward er the 65-year clock stopped. can hear the kai leo nui once more.

Calling Kuleana Vote for Land Holders The Kuleana Land Tax Ordinance on O‘ahu and Hawaiÿi island allows eligible owners to pay a maximum of $100 a year in property taxes. OHA would like to hear from you to gather statistics that could assist in developing laws to exempt Kuleana Lands from land taxes, similar to that which passed for the City and County of Honolulu and Hawaiÿi County. If you have Kuleana Lands and would like to assist in the creation of such a tax exemption in your county, please contact the Kuleana Land Survey Call Center at 594-0247. Email: [email protected]. Mailing address: Kuleana Land Survey, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Ste. 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. All personal data, such as names, locations and descriptions of Kuleana Lands will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of this attempt to perpetuate Kuleana rights and possession. Pauline Namu‘o 0''*$&
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and galleries all on their ‘reserve’ Ma Ka ‘Äina Nui Kau Inoa registry helps reconnect land. They know that the reserve and the nation relationship with By Nara Cardenas Squamish-Hawaiians with their roots the Canadian government pro- OHA Community Outreach Specialist vide special opportunities for celebration’s goal was “to reunite “make that bridge to their native Squamish people, if they choose ead Advocate for Kau By Nara Cardenas the Hawaiian families of the Pacific home.” Aulani adds, “For the most to take advantage of them. So Inoa Aulani Apoliona OHA Community Outreach Specialist Northwest, to heal the past, and part, the Squamish people have the Squamish are very support- Lhas been spearheading recreate an atmosphere of trust,” never laid eyes on representatives ive of Hawaiians forming their Hawaiian Governance efforts “We have never ceded or sur- says Theresa. Aulani explains: “In of their Hawaiian heritage.” own nation.” In addition to help- on the West Coast since 2004. rendered title to our lands, rights former years, the older generations There is much that Hawaiians ing Squamish-Hawaiians make the She observes that it is a com- to our resources, or the power to … have often had to bury or hide can learn from the Squamish connection to their roots, Theresa munity with special challenges: make decisions within our terri- their Hawaiian side out of shame of Nation. According to its web site, says, “We went to learn from them Hawaiians are scattered through- tory.” – Squamish Nation being half-breeds. So a very impor- the Squamish Nation was estab- of the great heritage and legacy out a wide geographic area and tant purpose of this meeting was to lished by an agreement between of struggle and endurance in a transportation to events and activ- n the 1800s, Hawaiians helped celebrate their Hawaiian genealogy 16 Squamish chiefs to “guarantee land fraught with the challenges of ities can be prohibitively expen- establish the fur trade in the and heritage.” equality to all Squamish people frontier life. It is a story of persis- sive. Hawaiians who leave home IPacific Northwest. They were Estimates put the current Native and to ensure good government.” tence and courage!” find that services and programs renowned as excellent watermen Hawaiian population in Canada Through their agreement they Mahalo a nui loa to the Squamish that were available to them in Hawai‘i are no longer accessible so far away. “No matter where Not registered yet? find a Kau inoa they are, Hawaiian organizations registration booth at these events: are struggling,” Aulani says. “It’s hard to recruit new members and SEPTEMBER membership across the board is Sept. 12, Fri., LVHCC Ho‘olaule‘a; Kau inoa Henderson, Nevada count as dwindling or stagnant. The lead- Sept. 16-17, Tues.-Wed., Asia Pacific of Aug. 12: ership is aging, they are getting Volunteer Leadership Conference at the 94,171 tired, and funding is drying up.” Hawai‘i Convention Center; Honolulu She asserts that: “We need a Sept. 18-20, Thurs.-Sat., strong community. If Hawaiian 58th Hawai‘i County Fair; Hilo, Hawai‘i organizations become stronger, Sept. 27, Sat., KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a Downtown then we all grow stronger and Hilo Bay Front; Hilo, Hawai‘i we can support each other as Sept. 27, Sat., Windward Ho‘olaule‘a at Windward Hawaiians. None of us can do it Community College; Käne‘ohe, O‘ahu by ourselves.” Sept. 27, Sat., Hö‘ike ‘Ike ‘O Wai‘anae; Wai‘anae, O‘ahu “There is the general senti- Sept. 28, Sun., 2008 Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival, Hilo, Hawai‘i Sept. 30, Tues., Seventh annual Native Hawaiian Convention; Honolulu ment in Hawai‘i that Hawaiians who have migrated to the conti- OCTOBER nent just ditched, but it is many Oct. 2-5, Thurs.-Sun., Maui County Fair; Kahului, Maui mainland Hawaiians’ lifetime Oct. 4, Sat., Pow Wow at Thomas Square; Honolulu dream to come home,” Aulani After placing his name, Fred Roland – a Squamish-Hawaiian of the Pacific Northwest – shown Oct. 11, Sat., Kava Festival at UH; Mänoa, O‘ahu says. She finds great joy in help- seated at center, put on his Kau Inoa T-shirt and said, “I’ve waited my whole life for this.” He ing them maintain a connection has since passed away. - Photo: Courtesy of Roree Oehlman Please direct inquiries to: to our homeland. “It’s exhila- Sponsorships, small grants: Aulani Apoliona, 594-1912 rating to meet people whose and often recruited by whaling at 20,000; approximately 400 events, schools, hälau: Kailene Nihipali, 594-0232 families you know here!” she ships. Many made the continent of the 1,200 members living in events, family reunions: John Rosa, 594-1902 exclaims. In some ways, her home and raised families there. the Squamish Nation reserva- coffee Hours: Nara Cardenas, 594-0266 work with Kau Inoa and the The Squamish-Hawaiians are tion are Hawaiian. Aulani helped web: kauinoa.org | email: [email protected] Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha: To Raise descendants of the pioneering 286 Squamish-Hawaiians regis- a Beloved Nation plan bridge a Hawaiians who settled in Vancouver, ter in Kau Inoa at the event. “It divide within ‘ohana that many British Columbia. They got together became clear to us through the were able to consolidate nation Nation, their Administrator Glen of us share. There are a few for a Hawaiian Reunion Celebration Kau Inoa registrations from this revenues and resources to provide Newman, event coordinator Lei Aloha books and oral history projects of the Pacific Northwest hosted by region that these were people who for their people. Aulani ventures Baker, and Hawai‘i contact Roree that tell the story of Hawaiians the Squamish Nation on July 19 had Hawaiian ancestry who were that the Squamish understand how Oehlman for hosting us and making a who have left home, but Aulani and 20. OHA Administrator Clyde passionate about being counted necessary it is for Hawaiians to long-awaited reunion a reality. hopes to one day hear the other Nämu‘o, Director of Hawaiian and included. Not always accepted build a nation because “they have Check out www.squamish. side “for families here, who Governance Theresa Bigbie, and culturally by Native Americans had a personal positive ‘nation’ net for more information on the missed those who left,” she Lead Advocate for Kau Inoa Aulani as well as Hawaiians in Hawai‘i, experience to draw upon. For Squamish Nation. A more in-depth says. Aulani reflects on the Apoliona, were invited by the they have felt the urgent need example, the Squamish Nation article will be featured in the next years her own brother lived on Squamish Nation Administrator, to be reconnected,” Theresa says. has sources of revenue including Ho‘oulu Lähui Aloha newsletter – the mainland: “No matter what, Glen Newman, to represent the The Hawaiian Registry Program a marina, different small native register in Kau Inoa to receive the we weren’t complete. That’s the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The and Kau Inoa have helped them businesses, affordable housing newsletter or go to kauinoa.org. connection we need to make.” Olakino • Your health Kepakemapa2008 | 

saw in Wai‘alae, O‘ahu, as ami- hunters that was fueled by a steady protein and carbohydrates. Choose Regaining health able and hardworking. While on diet of kalo, vegetables and fish. low-fat or zero-fat food options … O‘ahu, Portlock met Maui’s Chief Hawaiian life now provides sed- or, if you can, skip it. Fried foods, that, until recently, were consid- Kahekili and recorded his impres- entary jobs, more leisure time (sit- especially commercially fried By Claire Ku‘uleilani ered problems of old age. Rates sions of Kahekili’s physique and ting, watching TV, talking story), foods, can lead to heart disease, Hughes, of being overweight, diabetes and regal appearance. Portlock guessed and a lot of fat-laden and sug- high blood pressure and weight Dr. PH., R.D. high blood pressure in Hawaiian that Kahekili was about 50 years old ary food. The answer to regaining gain in keiki and makua. To avoid children are higher than previously at the time, but Kamakau reported health is a matter of balance … bal- tooth decay and useless calories, seen. These health conditions rob Kahekili was well into his 80s at ancing the calorie intake with the cut out sweets and sweetened eing overweight often our keiki of many pleasures of this encounter. In 1787, Captain calories used, or energy output, by drinks and add water and low-fat leads to illness. In Hawai‘i, childhood that we enjoyed. Even Meares took Ka‘iana to Canton, the body. Food efforts must focus or nonfat milk. To avoid useless BNative Hawaiians have the more worrisome is the knowledge China. The Chinese so admired on avoiding fatty foods (includ- calories, control the number of des- most overweight and severely over- that chronic illnesses will shorten Ka‘iana’s majestic appearance ing fatty fast food), eating slightly serts, candy and pastries per week. weight people. Being overweight the lives of our keiki. It is unac- that they showered Ka‘iana with smaller portions, and drinking little These items have no nutritional increases the chance to develop ceptable for us to do nothing. gifts to bring back to Hawai‘i. In or no soda, sweetened or alcoholic value except for too much fat and high blood pressure, stroke, heart Health experts agree that child- another account, Captain Vancouver drinks while adding physical activ- sugar. Let us work to regain the trouble, diabetes, cancer, gout, hood obesity is the greatest chal- admired the imposing stature of the ity daily. And, it is absolutely cru- health and strength of our ances- joint problems (in hips, legs and lenge to the health of our keiki and ali‘i wahine Känekapölei, wife of cial to add vegetables back (espe- tors. We owe it to our keiki. feet) and other health problems. mo‘opuna. It is our kuleana to keep Kalani‘öpu‘u. Vancouver asked the cially dark green and orange ones) And when obesity and illness keiki healthy and physically fit. chief’s permission to compare his into the Hawaiian family’s diet in begin in childhood, complications Obesity was not a health issue own height to that of the tall, stately order to boost immune systems to from chronic illnesses occur ear- for Native Hawaiians prior to the Känekapölei. Alas, Vancouver stood fight off chronic illnesses. lier. Health professionals are very 19th century. As a matter of fact, only mid-chest to Känekapölei. Managing the family food is concerned about the link between captains of the first sailing ships Since the 1800s, huge lifestyle the kuleana of mäkua and küpuna. chronic illnesses and early death. to arrive in Hawai‘i left numerous changes have caused Hawaiians Remember that fats and oils are the A most troubling fact is that written descriptions disclosing their to lose their robust stature. Old most fattening of nutrients and that many Native Hawaiian keiki are too admiration of the lean and mus- Hawaiians spent long hours doing much of dietary fat is potentially heavy, even severely overweight. cular Hawaiian physique. Captain physically challenging work as harmful to health. Fats and oils Vegetables are a key to a healthy diet. - These keiki experience illnesses Portlock described the people he farmers, fishermen, builders and yield double the calories found in Photo: MetroCreative

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was born in Keaukaha, jumped Hawaiian schools make at the chance to help Keaukaha Elementary. benchmark turnaround “Most of our students are from or have genealogical ties Veincent, who took the reins of the to Keaukaha. It’s important that By T. Ilihia Gionson school two-and-a-half years ago. we honor not only culture, but Publications Editor “As a Hawaiian educator, I try to our unique place,” Veincent said. bring a sense of pride to the kids.” “There’s one road in and one road own Kalaniana‘ole Veincent’s background is in out. This is our pu‘uhonua.” Avenue, past all the ware- Hawaiian immersion education, Keaukaha isn’t alone when it Dhouses, fuel depots and the former sewage plant is the Hawaiian homestead community of Keaukaha, nestled between the In order for us to succeed, Hilo airport and the ocean. And it is there that one of the most we needed to honor our successful turnaround stories in Hawai‘i public schools is set. küpuna and our place. Students at Keaukaha Elementary care for Uluhaimälama, their garden, as part of the ‘Ike 78-year-old Keaukaha Eleme- Hawai‘i curriculum. From left, students Kamalani Benito, Gabrielle Victor, Kaluhikaua Ka‘apana, ntary School, with about 90 per- —Lehua Veincent, principal, Keaukaha Elementary and Kaleo Miyasaki. - Photo: T. Ilihia Gionson cent of its 305 students claiming Hawaiian ancestry, is one of only That feat was achieved by 40 per- annual events that draw the whole seven schools statewide that has having taught at the schools since comes to keiki ‘öiwi succeeding in cent of all public schools statewide. community into the school. come out of restructuring under the the beginning of the program. school. Last school year, 30 percent In Keaukaha’s case, Veincent “We have fun. In educa- federal No Child Left Behind Act. Most recently, he helped found – or 12 of the 40 schools with attributed the school’s success to tion, we have to have fun,” “In order for us to succeed, we Ke Ana La‘ahana, a Hawaiian cul- more than 50 percent of the student the parents and the community. Veincent said. “I don’t think our needed to honor our küpuna and ture focused charter school also body claiming Hawaiian ancestry Keaukaha’s students take many Hawaiian kids were meant to MOBI08-058_Evry_1_KaWaiOla 4/18/08 5:42 PM Page 1 our place,” said principal Lehua in Keaukaha. But Veincent, who achieved Adequate Yearly Progress. field trips, and there are several be in a four-wall classroom.”

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Maenette Benham, the new dean ‘Iolani Palace break-in rumbles community of UH’s Hawai‘inuiäkea School of By Lisa Asato Resources that the group known as Honolulu Police Department offi- de Alba Chu. Both the fabric and Hawaiian Knowledge, said ‘Iolani Public Information Specialist Kingdom of Hawai‘i, Nation, would cer from intervening during the the gilded surfaces of the wood Palace “represents who we are as a be coming down to the palace, but alleged assault. The next week, frame are extremely fragile. The people and a history” and it is the ncreased security, shock and said she was “shocked” that they coming out of a meeting with Gov. use of chains on the thrones would people’s responsibility to care for it. proposed discussions at the broke in, allegedly assaulted a palace Linda Lingle and state and county have caused gouging of the wood The “events at ‘Iolani Palace are very IUniversity of Hawai‘i are all employee and attempted to seat their law enforcement officials, state frame and abrasion of the gilded symbolic of something much larger,” part of the aftershocks reverberat- leader, James Akahi, known as Akahi Attorney General Mark Bennett surface. Any pressure on the deli- she said, and is a siren call to begin to ing through the Hawaiian com- Nui, and chain him to the throne. told media that an investigation cate threads of the upholstery fab- educate “everyone in Hawai‘i about munity following the break-in at At least six individuals have been was ongoing on the matter, but ric would cause them to tear.” our history and our genealogy so ‘Iolani Palace by a group attempt- charged with second-degree burglary that state and county officials At the University of Hawai‘i, we don’t have to ask questions like ing to seat its king on the throne. relating to the incident on August would not hesitate in the future professor at the Kamakaküokalani (who’s the rightful heir),” she said. “I’m just very disappointed. I 15 Admission Day, a sensitive date of intervening for public safety no Center for Hawaiian Studies DLNR held statewide meetings think it’s disrespectful when you for some, as it celebrates Hawai‘i matter where incidents occur. The Lilikalä Kame‘eleihiwa was asked in August to discuss proposed rule desecrate anything on the pal- became a state. They are sched- palace sits on state land. whether there’s any credence to changes for the use and protection of ace grounds,” said Mahealani uled to appear in Honolulu District The palace was closed following Akahi’s claim of being the heir to the ‘Iolani Palace State Monument. Kahau of the independence group court on Sept. 20, the state Attorney the incident and reopened Aug. 20 the throne. “I haven’t seen Akahi Written testimony may be mailed Hawaiian Kingdom Government, General’s office said in a statement. with increased security. Hardware Nui’s genealogy so I can’t really by Sept. 5 to: Administrator, DLNR which itself blocked access to non- A seventh individual, Donald Alfred at the palace and barracks were say, but I would say this – that there Division of State Parks, 1151 Hawaiians to ‘Iolani Palace for Love-Boltz, has been charged with damaged, but “there was no loss are hundreds of Hawaiians today Punchbowl St., Room 310, Honolulu, more than six hours on April 30, second-degree assault for an alleged or damage to artifacts, though the who have the genealogical right HI 96813. A copy may be request- and has continued to resume the assault on Betty Jean Noelani Ah risk was great,” said a statement by to lead a nation and then there are ed in person from the state parks seat of the Hawaiian government Yuen, the facilities manager for the Kippen de Alba Chu, the executive thousands of Hawaiians today who offices on each island or by mail to: there on weekdays, completing a Friends of ‘Iolani Palace. All seven director of the Friends of ‘Iolani have the intellectual right to lead the Administrator, DLNR Division of State state permit to do so. were released on $5,000 bail each, Palace. “The thrones, which are nation. And when we vote on who Parks, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 310, Kahau said she had heard rum- the statement said. on loan from Bishop Museum, that person will be – that’s who’ll sit Honolulu, HI 96813. The proposed blings at a Maui meeting of the state Concerns were also raised have the original upholstery fabric on the throne,” said Kame‘eleihiwa, changes are online at hawaiistate- Department of Land and Natural that jurisdictional issues kept a from the monarchy period,” said who is also a genealogist. parks.org/administrative/index.cfm.

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An artist’s rendering of a re- Bishop Museum restores stored Hawaiian Hall shows the addition of portrayls of suspended creatures, its premiere gallery in the form of turtles, sharks and more, which Opening planned for summer 2009 will join the hall’s hallmark sperm whale skeleton with By Lisa Asato Appelbaum of Ralph Appelbaum its papier mache body. Public Information Specialist and Associates, the designers - Illustration: Courtesy of of Hawaiian Hall’s new exhibit. Bishop Musuem hen Bishop Museum’s Leading a tour of Hawaiian Hall for Hawaiian Hall reopens media and a group from Hawai‘i Wnext summer after an Pacific University on Aug. 4, estimated three-year, $21 mil- Appelbaum pointed out communi- lion restoration, visitors will be cation wires hidden within a col- able to feast umn, opened exhibit drawers that their eyes and triggered automatic lights for better Elizabeth Tatar, the museum’s Long Gallery and the Picture the galleries will also offer hands- ears and hands viewing of their future contents, strategic initiatives director, said Gallery; floors dedicated to the on activities like playing musical on Hawai‘i’s and discussed bringing the hall up the public has only seen about different themes of ocean, man, instruments and poi pounding. living culture to “current conservation standards.” 10 percent of the museum’s col- ali‘i and gods; and the addition of Among the surprises for the through audio Temperature, humidity and light lection, which includes photos, a first-floor centerpiece exhibit of a design team was revealing the chants or the controls will allow the museum archives and about 25,000 artifacts reconstructed grass house, or hale true color of the woodwork in spoken word, to bring out its “rarest and rarely from Hawai‘i, such as bowls and pili, estimated to have been built the Victorian-style hall, which Appelbaum introductory seen objects,” said Appelbaum, who other objects. before 1800 in Miloli‘i, Kaua‘i. had appeared “dark, somber,” films, touch has won the Presidential Award for With its first phase now under- In this mix of old and new, visi- Appelbaum said. “We really screens, and a rotating exhibition Design Excellence for his work way, the restoration will also bring tors will be able to read “mo‘olelo didn’t know the color until it of the museum’s “rarest and rarely for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial increased accessibility, including as it originally appeared” through started to be peeled away,” he seen objects.” Museum and every major design an elevator in the new atrium lobby excerpts from primary texts by said, describing the refurbished “There’s a high-technology sys- award for his work for the American court that connects Hawaiian Hall Abraham Fornander or David wood as having “a honey glow tem behind all this,” said Ralph Museum of Natural History. with Polynesian Hall, the J.M. Malo, Appelbaum said, adding that that is really quite special.”

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Taro Security and Purity a statewide organization of kalo farmers; and a yet-to-be-selected botanical garden. Task Force applications The task force will also include two kalo farmers from each of the By Sterling Wong such apple snails, as well as the lack following islands: Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, OHA Policy Advocate of water and taro land. Maui, Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i. OHA Act 211, which was signed by is seeking applicants to fill these he Office of Hawaiian Gov. Linda Lingle in July, calls for farmer seats on the task force. Affairs is seeking appli- the creation of the Taro Security Applicants must fulfill the fol- Tcants for members of a task and Purity Task Force, which will lowing qualifications: force that will develop recom- be administered by OHA. The aim 1) be a farmer actively grow- mendations and programs to help of the task force is to bring togeth- ing kalo protect kalo, a crop plant sacred er the various kalo stakeholder 2) have at least three years of to Native Hawaiians that is being groups, including farmers, Native kalo farming experience; decimated by alien diseases and Hawaiians and scientists, for the 3) be growing kalo on the island insects. common goal of helping the plant they seek to represent; and Recently named Hawai‘i’s state once again thrive. The task force 4) be able to participate in task plant, kalo is used to make poi, the will attempt to find solutions to the force activities, including traveling staple of the traditional Hawaiian problems facing the crop, while to other islands to attend meetings. Taro, a crop plant sacred to Native Hawaiians, saw its 2007 harvest fall to its lowest numbers diet, and is considered to be the elder avoiding the divisive issue of As the administrator of the group, in more than a half century. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom sibling of Native Hawaiians, accord- genetic modification research. OHA will select the best qualified ing to their traditions. However, The task force will include one kalo farmer applicants to serve as is Sept. 15, 2008. Applications must Please send applications to kalo production fell to just 4 million representative from OHA; the state task force representatives. In addi- be written and include the appli- Sterling Wong of OHA’s Native pounds harvested in 2007, a record Department of Land and Natural tion, OHA will cover the costs for cant’s full name, address, a brief Rights, Land and Culture division, low since statistics were first docu- Resources; the state Department holding the task force meetings, as description of their fulfillment of via e-mail to [email protected], or mented in 1946. This shortage has of Agriculture; the University of well as the travel fees for the taro the four qualifications, and a short snail mail to: 711 Kapiolani Blvd., been blamed on a number of factors, Hawai‘i; the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau farmer representatives. list of what they believe are the most Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. including diseases and alien species, Federation; ‘Onipa‘a Nä Hui Kalo, The deadline to send applications important issues facing kalo. For information, call 594-0248. NU¯HOU • NEWS UH Hilo Hawaiian 99 stories about 100 language college disputes extraordinary individuals commission’s concerns By T. Ilihia Gionson ate council and Hawaiian Studies Publications Editor program, faculty senates across the UH system and the UH Board n organization that accred- of Regents. Also, the college’s pro- its schools and colleges has posal stated that faculty from other Awarned a newly formed universities would be brought in doctorate program in Hawaiian and to teach courses, ensuring external Indigenous Language and Culture oversight. “We will ask for clari- Revitalization at the University of fication of this concern when the Hawai‘i at Hilo that improvements WASC site team returns next fall,” must be made, or the school could Wilson said. face sanctions. Leaders of the pro- Because of the relatively small gram, however, said that many of the pool of faculty with advanced organization’s concerns have either degrees in the Hawaiian studies been addressed or require additional community, the inclusion of the funding from the UH system. college’s faculty was always a The doctorate was established in possibility. “The original proposal Fall 2006 as a program of Ka Haka to WASC stated that the program ‘Ula o Ke‘elikölani, the Hawaiian would be the first of its kind in language college at UH Hilo. The the world, and therefore be used degree is not only the first doc- to address faculty development for torate in the Hawaiian language, the college itself as well as other but it is the first Ph.D. in a native Hawaiian and indigenous entities,” language in the United States and Wilson said. the first degree in indigenous lan- Another issue regarding the fac- guage revitalization in the world. ulty is that the UH system has not Over 100 years have passed since Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s inspiring words were The concerns brought up by the made good on its commitment to incorporated in a will and testament that reflected a deep concern for the Western Association of Schools fully fund the 1997 budget creat- Hawaiian people and the generations to follow. and Colleges regarding the doctor- ing Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke‘elikölani, ate program included an apparent according to Wilson. The college is Her vision was one of faith, hope, and a deep love rooted in a unique lack of objective oversight over the only college in the UH system Hawaiian culture, language, values, and traditions that were ebbing in a the curriculum and a potential for without a dean or dean’s office, quickly-changing world. These stories reflect the importance of that culture conflict or interest as four of the and the teacher-student ratio is through family and friendships and how these individuals and many others five current doctoral students also much higher than in other lan- like them have contributed to the advancement and well-being of the hold rank in the Hawaiian lan- guage programs in the system. For Hawaiian people today. guage college. example, UH Mänoa’s Chinese However, the college maintains program has a ratio of almost The Legacy Lives On - A valuable addition to your collection and a precious that the concerns stem from the five students per faculty member, gift for friends and family! commission’s misunderstanding of versus Ka Haka ‘Ula’s nearly 13 the structure of the college. “It’s students per teacher. Individuals profiled in The Legacy Lives On include: important to note that WASC has “The lack of full funding at all not found fault with the academ- levels has required our faculty to ic quality of our Ph.D. program, juggle a huge number of respon- nor has it questioned our widely sibilities including those normally acknowledged national leadership in carried by secretaries and adminis- Wright Bowman Isabella Abbot Daniel Akaka Mahi Beamer Paulette Kahalepuna indigenous language revitalization,” trators,” Wilson said. said professor Pila Wilson, program Wilson concluded that the col- leader for the doctoral degree. lege will be able to or already Regarding the lack of objec- has addressed the concerns over tive oversight, Wilson says that which the college has control. the Ph.D. proposal was reviewed “Our greatest concern is the area George Kanahele Robert Cazimero Martha Hohu Marie McDonald Dwight Kauahikaua by more entities than any other over which we have no control: degree program at UH Hilo. In assuring that the resources long Order your limited edition copy of The Legacy Lives On today! Contact addition to entities on the UH promised to the college are actual- Albert Wong at the Pacific American Foundation. Call (808) 263-0081 or see Hilo campus, the proposal was ly delivered, a critical matter to be www.thepaf.org to place your order. reviewed by the UH Mänoa gradu- addressed by the UH system.” 14 | Kepakemapa2008 wala‘au • talking story

Popular radio hosts Flying high on the airwaves ‘Honolulu Skylark’ Jacqueline Leilani Rossetti and Kimo Q&A with the ‘Honolulu Skylark’ Kahoano join forces – and personalities Interviewed by Liza Simon of chalangalang fun. Cox Radio group these days. – on Na¯ ‘O¯iwi Public Affairs Specialist Thus, Skylark began her break- Reunited with radio luminary and ‘O¯lino, the OHA- da-mold-kine ways in radio. At former KCCN personality Kimo produced morning efore she was chris- KCCN-AM 1420, she helped Kahoano, she is the new co-host radio show. tened Honolulu Skylark, establish the Hawaiian music of Nä ‘Öiwi ‘Ölino, the Hawaiian - Photo: Courtesy BJacqueline Leilani Rossetti format that served to inspire the talk radio show produced by OHA of Kimo Akane was a college student in San Kanaka Maoli cultural reawaken- and aired weekday mornings from Francisco, where her favorite ing of the 1970s. At KCCN’s bid- 6:30 to 9 on three islands. She is touch of home was a collection of ding in 1990, she became the man- filling in for Brickwood Galuteria, radio and telephone operators dreds of hours of interviews with 7: r.p.m. hula records – a present ager and operator of FM 100 – a who’s on break to run for politi- license, which was a requirement these living legends. With the help from her mom. One day, dur- hip but distinctively homegrown cal office, and is co-hosting via back then. So I got hired to do of Ellen Pelissero, we submitted ing Saturday morning chores in outlet for local music talent, too live hook-up from Hilo where calibrations for the tower signal them to the Smithsonian Folklife her tiny apartment, the amplified often overlooked by the formulaic she now makes her home and but not to host. But I loved radio, Festival. That’s where they became sounds of Genoa Keawe attracted commercial stations elsewhere, works as a full-time coordinator so it didn’t matter. I landed three part of the national heritage series. a knock on her door. But the even in Hawai‘i. for the Hawai‘i Island Economic jobs simultaneously. At KNDI, I neighbor who stood before her While she’s wrought change Development Board – while also had the chance to play music on Q: You built FM 100 and was there to smile – not scold. He – some might say revolution – for (as one might expect) keeping a the nightshift – a time when a lot coined the format genre known turned out to be an engineer at a Hawaiian music and musicians, toehold in radio with an afternoon of Hawaiian musicians were get- as Island Music. What was the trendy Bay Area public radio sta- she’s done so without confronta- broadcast on KAPA FM. KWO ting off their showroom gigs in inspiration for that? tion. At his invitation, Jackie the tion, just by being her nahenahe self caught up with her to get a look at Waikïkï. They heard me spinning A: We knew that FM would college co-ed became the host of a – so evident in her melodious voice. Hawaiian radio, past and present. all these discs in the Hawaiian reach a wider and younger audi- popular Hawaiian music radio pro- Now the melodious voice is groove and they loved it. That got ence, the kind that was already gram. Amid airwaves dominated back and broadcasting at KCCN Q: First of all, how does it feel me an audition at KCCN, where I listening to Walter Aipolani who by Top 40, she offered a rare oasis stomping grounds – part of the to be back in your old digs under got asked if I could read the news was experimenting with a blend very different circumstances? and pronounce Hawaiian names of styles, not just traditional. We A: It’s made me realize that correctly. No problem! I was a never thought of abandoning the PUBLIC NOTICE: we’ve come full circle. When I Kamehameha grad. But I didn’t traditional. We just built bridges began at KCCN, we were all about want to be another girl just read- to it by mixing it with cuts from keeping Hawaiian music alive, but ing on the radio. I wanted to share Bruddah Walter, some Olomana, Seeking public comment on the music carried the wisdom of the music. I have Krash Kealoha maybe a pop hit here and there. our ancient forefathers. And now to thank for saying, “Put her on OHA biennium budget that same sense of pride is going afternoons. It will work.” Q: FM 100 took a lot of radio The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking public comment on into the uplifting of a Hawaiian industry professionals by surprise, the proposed OHA biennium budget for fiscal years 2009-2010 nation. It feels very fulfilling. Q: As popular as KCCN because it did well in the ratings and 2010-2011. became, weren’t you subjected even though it didn’t follow any The public comment period on the proposed OHA biennium Q: What do you say to all the to the business whims of out-of- established pop chart formula. budget runs from Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, 2008. skeptics predicting that new digi- state ownership? Were you also surprised? To review or obtain a copy of the proposed OHA biennium tal media will kill local radio? A: We had a series of owners A: Oh, very much so. At the first budget beginning Sept. 15: A: Radio is here to stay because it from Texas, including one who FM 100 Birthday Bash, we figured • Log onto www.oha.org to download a copy • E-mail [email protected] for a copy has this certain magic. Use it right, came along and wanted to limit we’d get maybe 50 people out at • Call 594-1983 for a copy and it lets the listener create vivid us to the old Jack de Mello sound. Aloha Tower. Instead, they came by • Write to Public Information Office, imagery and flavor. It’s flexible. It We refused and they fired the the thousands. I got scoldings from Office of Hawaiian Affairs, goes with you to the beach or the entire deejay staff. Well, the entire the police for not having enough 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd, Suite 500, mountains. In Hawai‘i it has special island just erupted! Sent in peti- security. But we didn’t realize the Honolulu, HI 96813 importance, because it’s the easiest tions until they hired us all back. impact we were having. Comments may be submitted by Sept. 30 via: way to connect across geographi- That’s when we started calling • E-mail to [email protected] cal barriers, when other electronic ourselves Station Aloha. Staff and Q: Will you be bringing any • Facsimile to (808) 594-0267 media fail. We saw this so clearly audience were really ‘ohana. focus from your full-time job at • Mail to Public Information Office, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, after the earthquake (in 2006). the Hawai‘i Island Economic 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd, Suite 500, Q: Are there any moments that Development Board to your on- Honolulu, HI 96813 Q: When you returned to you recall as really capturing the air chats with Kimo Kahoano and Honolulu from San Francisco joy of Station Aloha? guests? in the 1970s, you broke the gen- A: I got to listen to our küpuna A: Definitely. As Hawaiians, we der barrier by becoming one of musicians. People like Alvin Isaacs need to shore up our future by the island’s first female deejays would come by the studio and building a sustainable economy during drive-time. How did that bring us all Chinese food, just to and keep money and resources in Public Information Office • 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 500 • Honolulu, HI 96813 happen? show thanks for playing the music. the state. This is another way to Telephone (808) 594-1983 • Fax (808) 594-0267 A: First, I studied and got my At one point, I had collected hun- honor the wisdom of our küpuna. NA¯ PA¯palE • many hats Kepakemapa2008 | 15 Introduction: Survival 101

several schools in the DOE and both youths and adults – bringing charter schools have adopted this prosperity and increased standard By Jimmy F. “Jeno” Enocencio sense of curriculum “ag in the of living in the community they classroom” (that is, learning the reside. Our goal is self-reliance basics in a classroom setting), and self-sustainability – the ability we consider ourselves as being to survive in time of famine, war owzit. It’s an honor for my “hands-on” skill- and application- and disease and economic hard- ‘ohana and I to share our oriented. ship; without the need for drastic Hspecial project(s) concern- To organize our group of stu- outside intervention. ing the development of our youth dents, the Kalalau Ahupua‘a When viewing our series of that is relative to lessons on self- 4-H Club (nicknamed “The “How to(s)” on surviving in these reliance, sustainability and surviv- Wanderers”) was formed. The 4- Islands, like raising small animals ing these tough economic times. H’s mission is focused on devel- for protein, gardening on the lanai Through the generous use of oping leadership, citizenship and or backyard, raising fish in a tub, E komo mai! The Enocencio ‘Ohana invites Kamehameha Schools land, life skills. By learning to work growing lettuce from a Clorox bot- everyone, from the mountain to the sea to Kalalau Ranch and Victory and grow together as catalysts for tle, preparing and cooking it – your learn how to survive in these beautiful islands Gardens LLC along with Kalalau: positive change, our 4-H youths families will become closer as we call home.” Pictured are the Rediscovering the Ahupua‘a Life are empowered to reach their full you learn and experience together. Enocencios and friends atop Mauna System [with 501(c)(3) nonprofit potential by working and learning Hard times are here to stay. Simply Kea on New Years Day 2008, Haola Inc. as fiscal sponsor] are in partnership with caring adults. stated, “Survive or Die.” Death and pictured left with her dedicated to getting our youth Some of those caring adults come should never be an option. pa¯pio, Miss Briahna Brooks. and the schools they attend more from our veterans’ community. Jeno Enocencio writes - Photos: Courtesy of Jeno involved in agriculture, animal sci- This is basically the nuts and about the many hats he Enocencio ence and aqua-science. bolts of our ‘ohana’s project. wears. Contact him at The purpose of Kalalau Ranch When asked why are we going pointman_jeno@ and Victory Gardens (KRVG) is to such extremes for establishing msn.com. to (re)produce healthy and viable this “humongous” project, I would diverse livestock, seed propagation simply reply in a series of ques- and fingerlings. This stock will tions: “What if the ships were to initially supply our youths with quit coming … how would you starters for their personal projects and your family survive? … what when developing those skills and would you say when your kids or #BJCBMB
)FNPMFMF knowledge in its relationship to mo‘opuna are crying out to you Science, Technology, Engineering pleading – mommy, daddy, nana, and Mathematics (STEM) and its papa … I hungry … please, I The Hawaiian Bible Project application in the real world. like fo’ eat something? What you Is electronically publishing the Hawaiian Bible online at Kalalau: Rediscovering the going do ... what would you say Ahupua‘a Life System (KRALS) … no mo’?” We’re all faced with is based on how the ancient these possibilities. In fact, it’s a Hawaiians utilized their STEM reality; it’s already here. Baibala.org skills and its application to their There’s more to this project than environment. As a society they mentioned – there is a heck of a lot were able to determine seasons as more. On Sept. 10 my sons James it pertained to soil conditions and (Agriculture Project Manager) and its variations, planting and har- Orion (Animal Project Manager) vesting, moon and sun and stars, along with myself and Hawai‘i tides and current conditions, also County Extension Agent and 4-H in accordance to planting (fish- coordinator Ms. Becky Settlage ponds) and harvesting (shore and will be taping a show at ‘Olelo TV deep sea), including that of ocean to appear on OHA’s Ho‘oulu Lähui travel. They were capable of sur- Aloha program, which broadcasts viving and existing in the middle on O‘ahu on Channel 53 and of the Pacific Ocean, thousands online at olelo.org. This project Searchable text • Digital images of pages of miles away from any means of series focuses primarily on what Diacritical marks ‘okina and kahako– • Audio recording international support through sus- KRALS and the 4-H program and tainability of their own doing. mentoring is about. Along with With that, the Centers for collaborative efforts from private Contact us for more information and/or to Disability Studies, UH-Mänoa and government entities and regu- attend a demonstrative workshop developed a “Science in Hawai‘i” lar folks, these tools will forge a (808) 841-3373 – [email protected] curriculum for our students. While creative developmental benefit in P A P A H A¯ N A U M O K U A¯ K E A

Alo a healo Face to face with nature at Papaha¯naumokua¯kea

By Sterling Wong

Clockwise from main photo: Ulua and nenue are some of the many marine creatures seen by the expedition members, who visited the three most southeastern of Northwestern Hawaiian Islands aboard the NOAA research vessel Hi‘ialakai. - Photos and Map Illustration: Courtesy of James Watt and NOAA

» I DON’T REMEMBER EVER BEING RAT- departed Pearl Harbor aboard the NOAA not to see fish species, like moi (thread- TLED AT THE SIGHT OF A 20-POUND ULUA research vessel Hiÿialakai. Over the next fish), äholehole (Hawaiian flagtail) and ÿöÿio WHILE SNORKELING BEFORE. WELL, I’VE 11 days, as we traveled from Nihoa to (bonefish), which are common in the main ALSO NEVER HAD ONE SWIM RIGHT UP Mokumanamana to French Frigate Shoals Hawaiian Islands. TO MY FACE EITHER. BUT IT HAPPENED. and back, we caught a glimpse of what the But what’s the biggest difference between IT WAS JUST ONE OF THE MANY FIRSTS reefs on Oÿahu may have looked like genera- the marine life in the main Hawaiian Islands – ALTHOUGH NOT MY PROUDEST – THAT I tions ago, and what can still be found in small and Papahänumokuäkea? “These fish are wild,” EXPERIENCED IN JULY, WHEN I VISITED THE pockets of remote areas on Neighbor Islands. Eharis said. “They stay right in front of you.” NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AS A There’s perhaps no other fish in the monu- MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS: ment for which this type of behavior rings more EFFORTS ACROSS OCEANIA OF THE REEF EDUCATOR EXPEDITION. true than the ulua. No matter what their size, they >> At Nihoa, our first stop, a cloud swim around the shallow reefs like playground The International Year of the Reef Educator Expedition to The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are of nenue (chub fish) swept over the bullies, eyeing out everything in sight as they Papahänaumokuäkea served as a unique opportunity for the 10 a place unlike anywhere in the Hawaiian reef shelf, and instead of dashing off at pass by. We saw an ulua at Tern Island trying to Pacific Island participants to learn about the different styles of Archipelago. It’s a place where wildlife rules, the sight of humans, they completely eat a juvenile albatross that fell into the ocean marine resource management across Oceania. and humans are just humble visitors. It’s a place engulfed us. On our hike to the saddle while it was learning to fly. We heard several sto- Every night, educators – who came from Kiribati, Palau, Fiji, where you can find yourself looking directly of the 171-acre island, we saw some of ries from the Hiÿialakai crew about how ulua try American Samoa, Australia, the Marshall Islands, the Cook Islands into the eyes of what are normally sort of timid the remarkable stone heiau, agricultural to bite anything shiny, from spinning speedboat and Hawaiÿi – gave presentations about the conservation efforts creatures in the main Hawaiian Islands terraces and housing sites left by propellers to underwater cameras. going on in their home islands. What became clear – like, I dunno, a small ulua – and an ancient Native Hawaiian That ulua behave like this is important. A early on in the expedition is that marine conser- wondering if you are the one that settlement. robust marine ecosystem is supposed to be vationists across the is supposed to scurry away and >> At Shark Island in dominated by apex predators, like ulua and Pacific face the hide. French Frigate Shoals, sharks, which patrol the reefs, making sure the same problems, In 2006, President George we swam through a populations of each species are kept in check. such as climate W. Bush strengthened the spectacular emerald In the main Hawaiian Islands, ulua and change, illegal Northwestern Hawaiian Islands’ green labyrinth of coral, sharks are heavily fished. As a result, only fishing and lack nearly 100-year conservation with what seemed like three percent of the area’s fish biomass is of enforcement. history when he proclaimed the every reef fish imaginable made up of apex predators, a far cry from the Another common region a marine national in abundance. 54 percent of the biomass they represent in theme is getting commu- monument, with strict >> On the bird colony that is the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. nities to buy-in to marine protection measures, like no- Tern Island in French Frigate While the natural resources alone made the conservation. take zones and the phasing out Shoals, we practically “It’s important to get the of commercial fishing, all of had to bob and weave communities involved and give which are aimed at limiting the at certain points along We were completely them a sense of ownership and accountability,” said Fatima Sauafea- impact of humans on the area. the island’s runway as surrounded by Leÿau, a coral reef ecologist from American Samoa. “There’s no Called the Papahäna- terns, boobies and frig- other way to manage resources on an island. The communities have umokuäkea Marine National ates curiously hovered fish, yet we couldn’t the traditional knowledge about the reefs and the history of the reefs Monument, the region repre- over our heads, swoop- eat a single one. that the scientists don’t know.” sents the second largest marine ing down every so often to Margaret Tabunakawai, a research assistant with the Fijian govern- protected area in the world, encom- catch a better look at (or grab) expedition an extraordinary experience, the ment, explained that the top-down approach to conservation hasn’t passing some 140,000 square miles, stretch- our hair. The island’s sandy beaches cultural elements that were woven throughout worked in Fiji. If the government passes a policy that the communi- ing north from just above Niÿihau to Kure are popular hauling out and basking the trip added a unique dimension that helped ties aren’t receptive to, she said, they won’t follow the rules. Atoll. The tiny islands, atolls and reefs in this grounds for Hawaiian monk seals and us make a personal connection to the region “Decisions need to come from the communities on up,” she said. remote region are home to approximately green sea turtles, which lie side by side and each other. At certain points during the “So we provide communities with information and wait. When the 7,000 species of marine and terrestrial life like a family of sunbathers. trip, like when we entered and left the monu- species start to disappear, the communities come to us. Change isn’t forms, about one quarter of which are found ment, Hawaiian cultural protocols were con- easy, but the process works.” nowhere else in the world. ducted to greet and honor the deities and spir- Observing this unique, world-class environ- While the monument’s conservation mea- its of the area. When appropriate, the Pacific ment was the focus of our 11-day expedition. sures have ensured that the area’s coral reefs Islanders shared songs and prayers from their The voyage was a part of the International Year will remain rich with marine life, it presented cultures to complement these ceremonies. of the Reef, a worldwide initiative to increase an odd situation for some of the expedition Höÿike, or cultural presentations, were also the awareness about the importance of coral participants. We were completely surrounded held on several nights, with educators per- reefs and what can be done to save them from by fish, yet we couldn’t eat a single one. forming traditional dances and Eharis playing their current global decline. The National “We talked about what we could learn from slack-key guitar. A kava ceremony was also Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration catching and tasting the fish, to help us see the conducted on one of the last nights, offering (NOAA) pulled together 10 marine educators differences between the fish in our backyards expedition members and the Hiÿialakai crew a from across Oceania to experience the region and here,” said Legario “Hanky Boy” Eharis, chance to say what they were thankful for. and learn about its conservation measures. a longtime subsistence fisherman in Häna, The nearly pristine waters of the monu- One of the expedition’s goals was to establish Maui. “But we’re not disappointed because ment can teach us a lot about what our an educator network among the Pacific Island we understand how fragile this area is and the reefs once looked like and how much more participants so they can continue to learn how impact that would have on the resources.” needs to be done to repair the damage we’ve their neighbors are incorporating traditional One of three Native Hawaiian cultural caused. While getting a little anxious about rights, knowledge and values into their local educators on the expedition, Eharis was con- an oncoming ulua wasn’t my most impres- management strategies. (See sidebar) ducting a project to assess what reefs and fish sive moment, it’s one that more people should “This was a really exciting opportunity to populations should look like in an area almost have. It may be an indicator that you’re swim- be able to share Papahänaumokuäkea with devoid of human impact. He plans to use this ming in a healthy reef. Pacific Island educators, and let them see baseline data to help develop a community Editor’s note: Sterling Wong is a poli- the place firsthand,” said Andy Collins, the management plan for the marine resources of cy advocate in OHA’s Native Rights, Land education and technology coordinator for the Müÿolea, an East Maui ahupuaÿa. and Culture division and participated in monument. “Not only was it a great cultural Eharis said that Häna’s marine ecosystem the expedition as a media liaison. This part Introduced to Hawaii in 1950, taape (blue-lined snapper) is one of the few alien fish exchange, but it was also incredibly inspiring is comparable to what he observed in the one in a two part series. As one of seven species to have successfully established a population in the monument. Above: The to know that the message of marine conserva- monument, noting that he estimates about 80 members of the Monument Management marine educators prepare to land on Nihoa, the most southeastern of the Northwestern tion is so strong throughout Oceania.” percent of the fish species are found in both Board, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs rep- Hawaiian Islands. Middle: A Hawaiian monk seal. Left: table coral (top) and terns (be- Our expedition started on July 13, as we places. However, he said he was surprised resents the interests of Native Hawaiians. low) call French Frigate Shoals home. - Photos: Courtesy of James Watt and NOAA. - 18 | KepaKemapa2008 PaHEONa • ARTS

Reawakening features Two photo exhibits capture photographs of children and their incarcerated or formerly incarcerated rare and soulful subject matter mothers. Below, 9-year-old Kea’s image was taken By Liza Simon time of historic turbulence in Hawai‘i. by photographer Laurie Public Affairs Specialist Born in Belgium, educated in Paris and Callies. Kea photographed brought up in America, Bellinghausen her mother, Ana, at left, wo new exhibits of photography dem- appears to have been a worldly individual who wrote of her daughter, onstrate what we tend to forget in the who shared the occasional pleasure of wine “I hope she will always TAge of Cameras, Cameras and More drinking with King Kaläkaua. He also had know that no matter what Phone Cameras: Lest we forget, photography ties to Princess Likelike, who provided him happened in the past, I can be an art with heart and soul. a key to her Waikïkï residence. While he did never stopped loving her or not shoot personal portraits of the monarchs, forgot about her.” - Photos: he captured images of the milestone events Courtesy of ProjectFocus of their times, including royal funeral proces- Hawai‘i Inc. sions and the 1900 Honolulu Chinatown fire. His fondness for the Hawaiian Kingdom sur- faces in his penned diary account of annexa- eanwhile, two educa- viewing on the third floor of Macy’s tion, where – despite his U.S. citizenship, he tors-turned-photographers Ala Moana. describes a “very sad day for all Hawaiians.” M– Laurie Callies and Lisa “Children of incarcerated moms are Eventually the Catholic Church found Uesugi – advise us to not to overlook innocent victims of a stigma. They need Bellinghausen’s worldliness objectionable and the importance of either those family an outlet for their feelings but they are in banished him in 1905 to a post in Texas, a photo albums nor the “ritual” that goes public schools where art programs have move that may have for- into making been cut back. Learning photography is ever closed the book on them. For a relatively easy route to positive self- his photographic legacy, EXHIBITS some parents, expression,” said Uesugi, who adds that were it not for a Saint t Brother Bertram the stresses of Louis art teacher, who in Bellinghausen historic everyday sur- 1964 happened on a bin photo exhibit and vival make it full of photographic glass impossible plates packed so tightly diary transcription to give a A maka‘a¯inana stands with ki‘i. - Photo: Courtesy of Sponsored by OHA and the Chaminade University that Hawaiian heat and Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs visual record humidity hadn’t destroyed Traveling in early 2009 to Kaua‘i, to their kids, Brother Bertram Gabriel Bellinghausen them. In 1996, a Marianist Maui and possibly Hawai‘i Island said Uesugi. must have known this. A Marianist monk who brother in the Texas home Free Four years became the first principal of Saint Louis School, of the long-deceased chaminade.edu ago, she he roamed the Hawaiian Islands with a camera Bellinghausen discovered and Callies as big as a bread box between 1883 and 1905 on the monk’s handwritten Reawakening u started the assignment for the church to document Catholic journal and was intrigued Presented by ProjectFocus n o n p r o f i t mission work. But he was driven to go beyond enough to trace its many Hawai‘i Inc. in conjunction ProjectFocus his call of duty by his passion for Hawaiian references about a pho- with Ka Hale Ho‘äla Hou No H a w a i ‘ i , Nä Wähine and the Women’s places and people, said Dr. Albert Lum, curator tography collection to which teaches the selected student participants ranged Community Correctional Center of the new Bellinghausen exhibit, which will the Saint Louis campus. Sept. 1-14 at-risk chil- in age from 9 to 17. All the moms in this tour the Islands in the coming months with Following this, the church Macy’s, Ala Moana, Level 3 dren to use summer’s program are inmates at either funding support from an OHA grant. decided to posthumously Free the camera the Women’s Community Correctional “Bellinghausen really wanted to bring honor Bellinghausen’s projectfocushawaii.com as a tool for Center, residents at the correctional out the dignity of the common man and talents by moving part self-empow- halfway house Ka Hale Ho‘äla Hou No woman,” says Lum, pointing as evidence of of his collection to the erment. They Nä Wähine, or have been released into this to some of Bellinghausen’s portraits of Marianist archives in Ohio, leaving behind a worked this summer with 11 children the community. Hawaiian families, posed in front of tradi- portion of more than 800 plates; some of these of incarcerated mothers. First, they shot “All put a lot of thought into how tional grass houses, well-dressed but relaxed were organized into a 1995 exhibit that marked individual portraits of each child. Then they wanted their moms to look in their with smiling expressions. “Other missionar- the 50th anniversary of Marianist education at began the instruction with 35 mm cam- portraits. We heard from the mothers ies were so intent on getting converts, they Chaminade University. eras in hand in preparation for the big that the narrative gave them a chance would have been dismissive of native life An avid fan of Bellinghausen’s work, day, when the kids would reunite with to sit down and really think about what as little more than barefoot poverty, but Lum, who is an English professor emeri- their moms and snap their portraits. In they want to say to their children,” said Bellinghausen had the respect to let his sub- tus at Chaminade, said the monk’s abil- order to truly capture the moment and Uesugi. jects be their true selves,” said Lum. ity to photograph in such exquisite detail make the memory last, keiki and parents Not every photo in the exhibit Bellinghausen left behind a handwritten diary, is a real gift to modern day residents of also wrote narratives about one another. has that smiling “say cheese” look which Lum is using to weave together a narrative Hawai‘i. “In looking at these images, you The results are on display in the new of family albums, observes Uesugi, about the historical context of the exhibition. can see how different the landscape is exhibit, Reawakening: a Portfolio of “One thing for sure you will see Through the combined lens of the photos and the today yet the people look contemporary Portraits of and by Children Reuniting in each picture is an expression of diary, we see a maverick monk documenting a so that you really feel you know them.” with their Mothers, presented for public truth, and it is very moving.” - Na HaNaNa • EVENTS KepaKemapa2008 | 1

KAUA‘I MOKIHANA FESTIVAL HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Sun.-Sat., Sept. 21-27 Sat., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Established 24 years ago as a showcase Kumu Hula and Nä Hökü Hanohano KEPAKEMAPA for Kaua‘i musical talent, the Mokihana Award-winning vocalist Uluwehi Festival is now a multi-event, island- Guerrero and Hälau Hula Kauluokalä wide festival that includes a Kaua‘i present an evening of traditional chant, CALENDAR Composers Concert (Sept. 22, 7 p.m., music and hula, accompanied by the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Kaulupono Chamber Ensemble, with 2008 ALOHA ics. Winners from the September Arts Center, $20; or $15 presale) and a special guests Lynn Araki Regan in FESTIVALS preliminary will show their stuff at an three-day hula competition (Sept. 25- traditional Japanese Shinbuyo Dance Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 11-20 Oct. 10 competition and concert. Free. 27, Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention and a community choir, Nä Leo Lani Events and schedules unique to each Follows Honolulu Aloha Week Parade. Hall, 6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., noon Sat., $20; O Maui. Maui Arts and Cultural island. On O‘ahu, this premier cul- Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand. hapa or $15 presale). All events dedicated to Center, Castle Theater. $12-$30, half- tural showcase invites you to enjoy haolefest.org or 375-0847. the Year of the Küpuna. 808-822-2166 price for kids 12 and under. 808-242- music and dance performances, royal or mokihana.kauai.net. SHOW (7469) or mauiarts.org. court parades, food and craft fairs, ‘ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN historical exhibits and more. Hula is Sat.-Sat., Sept. 20-Jan. 11, 2009, HÖ‘IKE‘IKE ‘O WAI‘ANAE MEALANI’S TASTE OF THE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the 2008 theme and will be on spec- Sun.-Sun., Sept. 21-28, times vary HAWAIIAN RANGE AND An exhibition of Native Hawaiian tex- tacular display at the signature Waikïkï Celebrate the best of Wai‘anae as folks AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL tile art combines rare kapa treasures Ho‘olaule‘a, Fri., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. gather for cultural exhibits and dem- Fri., Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m. from Bishop Museum’s collection Promote the grassroots fun by purchas- onstrations, community activities like Revel in Hawai‘i Island’s culinary alongside works by eight contempo- ing your $5 Aloha Festivals ribbon. a Mäkua Valley excursion, an annual bounty at this annual event featuring rary Hawai‘i artists who were encour- 589-1771 or alohafestivals.com. song contest celebrating Wai‘anae dozens of the state’s top chefs offer- aged to “delve within their heritage” to – from Kahe to Ka‘ena, and more. ing bite-sized samples of forage-fed express the vitality of material culture HAPA HAOLE HULA The Aloha Festivals Royal Court and beef, lamb, mutton, goat and pork with in the lives of modern Kanaka Maoli. & MUSIC FESTIVAL the Royal Hawaiian Band wrap up the freshly harvested fruits and vegetables J.M. Long Gallery. Bishop Museum Sat., Sept. 13, noon weeklong hö‘ike with a free noon per- – all from the island’s ranchers and entrance fee. 847-8271 or Presented by the PA‘I Foundation, formance at Mäkaha Resort Golf Club. farmers. Hilton Waikoloa Village. $70; bishopmuseum.org. this event spotlights the early 20th Admission applies for some events. or $35 presale. 808-981-8285 or ctahr. century hula genre with English lyr- 696-1217 or hoikeike.net. hawaii.edu/taste.

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that the time had Making musical magic come to explore dif- ferent avenues. “The Award honors 30 years of music Sunday Mänoa made making for Brothers Caz great music, at the height of what they’re By T. Ilihia Gionson like it a lot,” Robert said. calling the Hawaiian Publications Editor The first three albums that the Renaissance, and it Brothers recorded were with The was time for us to t started with two brothers, Sunday Mänoa. “There were sev- move on. We just an upright bass, and a 12- eral Sunday Mänoa before we got grew out of the situ- Istring guitar. Three decades together, others in the band. We ation.” and 38 albums later, The Brothers Thus was born The Cazimero are synonymous with Brothers Cazimero. Hawaiian music. And after win- Over their three- ning more than a dozen Nä Hökü I love sing- decade career, the Hanohano awards over the years, duo has won more Robert and Roland Cazimero ing with my awards than the broth- were honored earlier this year ers have room for. But with the most prestigious award brother, play- the magic isn’t lim- given by the Hawai‘i Academy ited to the studio. The Roland and Robert Cazimero, and award-winning collaboration for 30 years. - Photo: Courtesy of Mountain of Recording Arts: the Lifetime ing music with Brothers Cazimero Apple Company Achievement Award. have played for audi- The seeds that grew into a long, my brother. ences at Carnegie Hall in New Arts. When learning that they cautious outlook toward the future. illustrious music career were York City, the Hollywood Bowl, would be given the award, Robert “I think that Hawaiian music, like planted early in the Cazimero It’s magic. the World Expo in Brisbane, was thankful. “Thank God we’re Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian boys. “We always sang from when Australia, Hong Kong, Tokyo, not dead!” he said. “You’ve got to people, I think are constantly in we were born,” Robert said. “The —Roland Cazimero and at annual performances in be old to win these awards. Got to jeopardy. I don’t think it’s ever doctor slapped us and we sang.” San Francisco, Los Angeles and be old or got to be dead. And we’re going to be safe for us,” he said. “Mom tried to help us in the Seattle. And let’s not forget 30 in one category so far.” “Because the küpuna from when language, but we didn’t listen years of May Day concerts at the “It was interesting to hear our we were first starting off were when we were younger because were the last combination. It was Waikïkï Shell. accomplishments. We don’t sit afraid for the music, I think it we thought it was stupid. We a combination of fate and des- In March, The Brothers down and go over all the stuff behooves us to be afraid for it would always sing in Hawaiian, tiny, Peter (Moon), Roland and Cazimero received Lifetime we’ve done and how well we’ve too, even as we see hope before but it’s just that now, because I I,” Robert explained. And after Achievement Awards from the done,” Robert said. our eyes.” understand it a little bit better, I those three albums, they knew Hawai‘i Academy of Recording After spending the last three “When we were younger, we decades making award-winning were constantly being put down music, the brothers have a new because the küpuna thought that perspective on awards. “After a we were just bebopping it a little while, it’s not for the award. … bit too much. However, there were It’s just to put out something good. those küpuna who were willing to If we receive anything, a Hökü share and stick out their necks to or Grammy or something, great. tell us to keep going and would be But if we don’t, it’s okay. It was there to help us when we needed it.  always the music,” Roland said. Aunty Vicki Rodrigues, Maiki Aiu  In fact, the award recognizing a Lake, Aunty ‘Io Boise-Rodrigues,  lifetime of achievement is in a spe- Nina (Kealiiwahamana), Kahauanu  cial place in Roland’s home. “My Lake, Gabby Pahinui, people who wife put the Lifetime Achievement today are considered legends.    Award up on the icebox. Every Aunty Genoa, would say to us,   time I open the icebox, there it is! “You boys keep going, you’re  So what are the brothers proud- doing really good.”    est of? “I think for me the biggest At the end of the day,   accomplishment is that we didn’t though, it’s all about the music. let our people down, especially “Recording more albums is    the ones that passed the torches on cause for inspiration, continu-   to us,” Robert said. “We’ve always ation and hard work. Music is     worked hard to make sure that what we do and what we love.   we honor them and that we honor One never loses excitement doing  our people in a way they can be what he or she loves,” Robert said.

 proud of.” Roland sums it up: “I love singing  Although Hawaiian music is on with my brother, playing music the rise in popularity, Robert has a with my brother. It’s magic.”

   

                      

  MElE ‘ailaNa • ISLAND MuSIC SCENE KepaKemapa2008 | 21 Ho‘omana‘o I Nä Wä I Hala, recall the past

By Francine Murray reView Broadcast/Media Coordinator

everal very talented Hawaiian music artists have drawn inspira- tion from the past producing an exquisite line up of mele ‘ölelo Nä Hali‘a Home Malanai All for One SHawai‘i this summer. Help perpetuate Hawaiian language By Bill Kaiwa By leokäne Pryor & friends By del Beazley and culture by supporting local artists and entertainers. Join us on makuakäne music Naupaka Productions mountain Apple company Na‘Öiwi ‘Ölino, the Hawaiian Talk Radio show every Friday as we mountainapplecompany.com leokane.com mountainapplecompany.com bring you exclusives with local entertainers and the latest on upcom- ing events. Broadcast live on AM 940 KKNE on O‘ahu, AM 850 The boy from Laupähoehoe Leokäne Pryor’s voice is so clean Del Beazley is in the house. His KHLO in Hilo, AM 790 KKON in Kona, AM 900 KNUI in Maui returns. A Nä Hökü Hanohano and clear, it’s simply captivating. His fifth solo album is out. All for One is and streamed live online at AM940Hawaii.com from 6:30 – 9 a.m. Lifetime Achievement Award newly released CD Home Malanai dedicated to Ke Akua, a sequel to his recipient, Hawaiian music legend is named after the property in Häna, award-winning religious album One “At the end of Miloli‘i road there Bill Kaiwa has blessed us with a Maui, where he lives. “Häna nö ka for Akua. Ten of the 11 tracks featured is a pathway, a walkway. Then you new CD. Packed with 16 tracks of ‘Oi” by John Pi‘ilani Watkins is on this CD are in ‘ölelo Hawai‘i, come to a little property, and that melodious old-Waikïkï nostalgia, the perfect beginning with Pryor’s some traditional Hawaiian hymns. special place is called Kalihi. This this selection is great to unwind eloquent falsetto. Häna is indeed You can feel the warmth in his voice is where my roots come from.” with. Ho‘ohali‘a, it evokes sweet the best. The CD ends with its as he sings his praise and mahalos “Sometimes we need to have memories with songs like “Nani namesake, Home Malanai warm his ‘ohana and friends. Beazley com- some privacy. And sometimes we Kapualei” and “Waikïkï.” and sweet, this is a song of love posed “God Sent An Angel” for his need to just wander off and be for the ‘äina and home. “Kaimü” is cherished granddaughter, Mikeila. alone. So, I would go to Kalihi,” le‘ale‘a, so much fun to listen to. Beazley went platinum for his com- Diana said. In Kalihi there are Available at a store near you or position, “Hawaiian Supa Man,” made pünäwai, brackish water ponds. visit Pryor’s web site, leokane.com famous by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. Diana says she would sit among Kalihi the hala and look into the pond, Produced by diana Aki reflecting and reminiscing of days Songbird Productions with her family, and that is how she wrote. “That’s how all those e caught up with the songs that I sing, like ‘Moments Kamehameha Schools Offers Online Songbird of Miloli‘i, with You’ came about.” WDiana Aki, at Nä ‘Öiwi Her ‘ukulele, angelic voice and Courses for High School Students ‘Ölino, on O‘ahu. The Nä Hökü warm Hawaiian smile will enchant Hanohano Award winner had just you. CDs are available online at ÿIke Hawaiÿi Distance Learning Program This program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about Hawaiian culture, history diana Aki performs and literature through online courses. thurs., oct. 2 - Pakele Lounge, Ala Eligibility Moana Hotel This program is open to students attending public, fri., oct. 3 - International charter or private schools who will be in grade 9, 10, Marketplace, Waikïkï 11 or 12 in the 2008-2009 academic year. Students in the continental U.S. are eligible to apply. Priority is Sun., oct. 5 - Ward Participating students visit Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal given to students who are residents of the state of Warehouse with a Mausoleum, located in Nu‘uanu on the island of O‘ahu. HawaiÔi. Students must also have reliable and regular A huaka‘i (field trip) is planned each semester to give CD signing to follow access to a computer with an Internet connection and students the opportunity to experience historic Hawaiian at Native Books/Nä must have Microsoft OfÞce software. sites and apply knowledge learned in their online courses. Mea Hawai‘i Fee Apply Now $50 per course (covers headset, textbook and optional huakaØi or Þeld trip) Miloli‘i songbird Diana Aki brought along her ‘ukulele and gave listeners of OHA’s Hawaiian Talk Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30 for the Radio show a taste of her new CD, Kalihi. - Photo: Francine Murray Spring 2009 semester which runs from Jan. 26 to June 5. Download an application at http://www.ksbe.edu/admissions/. flew in from Hilo and was sharing Mele.com, at Native Books/Nä Kamehameha SchoolS her inspiration with us. Kalihi is Mea Hawai‘i, Borders, Hana Hou, VIRTUAL STRATEGIES & DISTANCE LEARNING BRANCH the title of her new CD and the Basically Books, and Nä Mäkua. For course listings or information about earning school credit through this program, visit Kamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give name of a particular place full For more information, email: preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/ikehawaii or call (808) 842-8877. permitted by law. of special memories. “It sort of songbird_prohawaii@yahoo. inspired me to write,” said Diana. com or call 808-989-5946. 22 | Kepakemapa2008 ku¯ka¯ku¯ka¯ • community forum

nation in its attempt to take the Mr. Stewart: We can annex people rejected annexation by the Tyranny and iwi exposed territory of another nation (the anything. But we do not suppose U.S. and so the petition concluded sovereign Kingdom of Hawai‘i). that Congress is going to do those the vision for our Mo‘opuna and Why the U.S. Joint Resolution failed • An occupying power does things. The fact that sovereign wishes of our Küpuna. to annex Hawai‘i and the occupiers not acquire the power of eminent power exists implies that it might The facts reveal that the U.S. domain or the power of quiet title. be abused. It is not abused in this attempted to annex Hawai‘i want us not to look at our treaties In summary Article 43 of the 1907 case, because we know that the through its powers of war. This Hague Convention (IV, Respecting people of the Sandwich Islands was a justification used at the By Alika Poe Silva the Laws and Customs of War want to be annexed to this country. height of Manifest Destiny but is Kahu Kulaiwi, Koa Mana, on Land) verifies that the occu- Mr. Allen: Where do you find clearly seen for what it is: pure Kupukaaina o Wai‘anae Wahipana, pied state’s sovereignty is inalien- the power to annex? aggression and illegal by any O‘ahu, Hawaiian National able: The Kingdom of Hawai‘i Mr. Stewart: It is sovereign international standard of justice. still exists by international law power. It is not written in the The American peoples’ lack of loha nö ‘ohana, remember and justice [cf. Lance Larsen vs. Constitution. knowledge of the first period of what our küpuna visual- Hawaiian Kingdom case, 1998]. Mr. Allen: If it is not written in imperialism (Manifest Destiny) Aized, practiced and taught Therefore, Hawai‘i is illegally the Constitution or is not implied continues in the present period us, that those who rule by decep- occupied. to carry out some written power, of imperialism today. The same tion are doomed to fail. “Ua mau History reveals how the sover- then it does not exist. kind of arguments that Senator ke ea o ka ‘äina i ka pono!” (The eign Kingdom of Hawai‘i came to Mr. Stewart: We are doing things Stewart made in 1898 to justify life of the land is perpetuated in be illegally occupied – and what every day that are not written in the the occupation of the Hawaiian righteousness!) the justifications were then and Constitution. We could not carry Kingdom are now made by the • Our great nation, the Hawaiian The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i now. Let us look at the debate on on the Government for a week if Bush administration to ignore (or Kingdom, will prevail because it hangs on the gates of ‘Iolani Palace.- Photo: the Joint Resolution in the Senate we had to look to the letter of the change) the Constitution to use is of a righteous people and righ- Blaine Fergerstrom (Congressional Record – Senate, Constitution for everything we do. torture, invasion and occupation teous land. 1898, XXXI, 399f. [6369]) about After some minutes of arguing in building surrogate governments • The democratic and Independent • The Joint Resolution of the the annexation of the Kingdom of of what this implies, another sena- friendly to its policies. Hawaiian Kingdom State has more U.S. Congress (1898) has no legal Hawai‘i. tor clarifies the issue. If you do not believe in a higher than five (5) ratified Treaties with power beyond U.S. limits, simply Mr. Allen: Then we can annex Mr. Mallory: The power to law than nationalism (national the United States of America. because it is a resolution of one the world? annex territory exists, I understand sovereignty), then you cannot the Senator to say? condemn another country’s ter- Mr. Stewart: Certainly. ritorial aggressions. How does Aloha, Mr. Mallory: Has the method of Bush’s America condemn Russia exercising that power been defined? for its territorial aggression in The Thirty Meter Telescope project would like to invite you to participate in its Mr. Stewart: No. Georgia and China’s aggressions Mallory brings in the Supreme with Tibet? Most of the world has Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Process. This proposed project would be Court decision in the case of the condemned America’s surrogate located on Mauna Kea and is in the early planning stages. The Thirty Meter Telescope, Mormon Church vs. The United territorial aggression in Iraq. The if built, would have a segmented primary mirror 30 meters in diameter. The proposed States to state that the power of leaders of America cannot con- annexation rests on its “treaty- demn Russia and China without telescope would be the most technically advanced telescope in the world with making power or else through the condemning the territorial aggres- observational powers many times greater than any available today. An Environmental war-making power.” sions of American imperialism Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the project will be published soon and the Sen. Stewart from Nevada – and this means the continuing championed the Republican occupation of the independent and public is encouraged to provide comments. administration’s Manifest Destiny sovereign Hawaiian Kingdom. Public meetings will be held on the Islands of Hawai’i and O’ahu in September and doctrines. When questioned in the Our Küpuna taught us: A hiki Senate, he admitted that it was mai ke aloha. (Come with Love.) A October. Details on these meetings will be provided soon on our website and toll-free not mentioned in the Constitution. e pono mai ana. (Come with righ- hotline noted below. Senator Mallory stated that there teousness.) A me ‘Onipa‘a käkou. were only two ways that annexa- (Seek justice, my people, and be If you would like to learn more about the project, provide comments, or add yourself to tion could occur, one by treaty and loyal to our Küpuna and Mo‘opuna the mailing list, please: another by war. Stewart defended of the Hawaiian Kingdom.)‘Ike the annexation of a territory that maka ‘Ohana, see more informa- • Visit our website at www.TMT-HawaiiEIS.org he called the Sandwich Islands tion at hawaiiankingdom.org and • Call our project toll-free hotline at 1-866-284-1716 under the war-making powers of learn more about the facts and the United States. The Kingdom illegal occupation of our sovereign • Contact us at: TMT Project EIS Process of Hawai‘i adamantly refused to and continually existing nation. 650 North A’ohoku Pl. give its sovereignty or territory to Hawaiian Nationals, please Hilo, HI 96720, USA the U.S. by treaty. Since Hawai‘i come to witness Ho‘äla (the refused, the United States had ancient blessing of a new kahu- We look forward to working with the communities of Hawai’i on this project. to occupy Hawai‘i by deception na) at Kü Kaniloko, Piko of the and the illusion that a treaty was Hawaiian Nation, on Sept. 20, Mahalo for your time and interest. made when it wasn’t. The 1897- 2008, at 5 a.m. 98 Kü‘ë Petition of the Hawaiian Mahalo. I ‘o lako ‘ohana. - NHUA HOUwaiia •n NEWSBRIEFS• English Kepakemapa2008 | 23

Hawaiian convention oring Princess Ruth Ke‘elikölani, management, case management which includes a 5:30 p.m. viewing and access to federally subsidized An Alaska Native leader who of royal artifacts. 340B pharmacies, according to helped achieve passage in 1971 Registration fees apply, and schol- a press release from U.S. Rep. of the Alaska Native Claims arships are available. For informa- Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai‘i). Settlement Act – one of the nation’s tion, contact the Council for Native largest land and cash settlements Hawaiian Advancement at 596- Moloka‘i fees – will be the keynote speaker at 8155, toll-free from the Neighbor increase the Native Hawaiian Convention, Islands at 800-709-2642, by e-mail which runs Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at at [email protected] or In another fallout of the shut- the Hawai‘i Convention Center in visit hawaiiancouncil.org. down of Moloka‘i Ranch, about Honolulu. 1,200 residents in West Moloka‘i Willie Iggiagruk Hensley will Kai wins Olympic gold will see their water and sewer discuss how Alaska Natives went bills double, and in some cases from land dispossession to repos- Natasha Kai of Kahuku won triple, under a plan approved by session at a luncheon on Oct. 1 gold at the Beijing Olympics when the Public Utilities Commission. from noon to 1:30 p.m. Their set- the U.S. women’s soccer team beat The rate increases will be in tlement from the federal govern- Brazil 1-0 in front of a crowd of effect for at least six months starting ment comprised almost $1 billion 51,612 that included Kobe Bryant, Sept. 1. Moloka‘i Public Utilities dollars and title to more than 40 Brazilian soccer great Pelé and Inc. will increase its rates to $6.04 million acres of land, roughly 12 International Olympic Committee from $3.18 per 1,000 gallons. And percent of Alaska’s total lands. president Jacques Rogge. Waiola o Moloka‘i Inc. has received The seventh annual conven- Kai entered the game in over- the OK to increase its rates to $5.15 tion, themed “Raising Change time and joined her teammates from $1.85 per 1,000 gallons. The – Defining our Future,” will unite in celebrating the team’s third commission denied a rate-increase local, statewide and national lead- Olympic gold in four Olympics request from Mosco Inc., a sewer The art of lei hulu ers to discuss priorities in the – with hugs, American flags and utility serving Kaluako‘i. Native Hawaiian community. Lt. charging across the field. The PUC on June 30 also On Aug. 16, Pu¯lama ‘O Waimea: To Care for and Cherish Waimea marked the grand Gov. Duke Aiona will deliver the Carli Lloyd scored the gold- approved a temporary fuel sur- opening celebration for the valley under the stewardship of the Office of Hawaiian opening address Sept. 30 in a 9 medal winning goal. Kai, who charge for the Sea Link of Hawai‘i Affairs and Hi‘ipaka LLC. The event showcased the valley’s cultural and spiritual sig- a.m. ceremony that begins with a played for the University of ferry between Moloka‘i and Maui. nificance and its natural beauty, with games, entertainment and cultural demonstra- traditional oli session with kumu Hawai‘i at Mänoa, scored a crucial Fares increased to $68.40 from tions, including the art of lei hulu, demonstrated by Kuahiwi Lorenzo. - Photo: Blaine Leina‘ala Kalama Heine of Nä goal in the U.S. team’s earlier 2-0 $42.40 on Aug. 15. Public hearings Fergerstrom Pua Lei o Likolehua. win against Canada, which landed in Maui and Moloka‘i were sched- The three-day convention them a spot in the semifinals. uled for late August to discuss of Kalaupapa and their families meeting community needs. By includes presentations on char- Germany won the bronze medal making the surcharge permanent, for their great sacrifices and hard- launching a web site with a secure ter schools, running for elective by beating Japan 2-0. which will not affect Moloka‘i ships as a result of their forced online donor capability, CNHA office, the recent Hawai‘i Supreme Kai, who sports multiple tattoos workers who receive fare subsidies isolation, which at the time was hopes to engage everyday people to Court ruling on ceded lands, and honoring her Native Hawaiian from Maui hotels. Citing rising believed to protect the public’s give online and make a difference progress and plans in homestead- heritage, has been a popular per- fuel costs, Sea Link said continu- health, and apologizing to the through charitable giving, a press ing, presented by state Department sonality appearing in ads, most ing operations depend upon the people of Kalaupapa and their release said. The Hawaiian Way of Hawaiian Home Lands Director recently a ‘Got Milk?’ Olympians addition of the surcharge. families for any harsh restrictions Fund administers and encourages Micah Käne. Also scheduled are a ad along with Hawai‘i decathlete The increases come as the island that caused them undue pain as the donor designations to Hawaiian roundtable session of indigenous Bryan Clay, who also won gold. has suffered layoffs following the result of former government poli- charities, including charter schools, business leaders from here and April pullout of the ranch, also cies surrounding leprosy.” civic clubs or hälau hula. In its the U.S. continent, and workshops Kaua‘i health funds known as Moloka‘i Properties Ltd. Leprosy later became known as most recent year-to-date fundrais- on financial literacy, a possible The ranch attributed its closure to the Hansen’s disease. The resolution arose ing report, donors designated funds Constitutional Convention, teach- Health care for Native Hawaiians public’s rejection of its plan to devel- partly to honor Paul Harada, a former to 12 Hawaiian organizations, the ing nonprofits how to find grants, on Kaua‘i will be getting a boost op luxury homes at Lä‘au Point. resident and community leader who release said. and more. A pre-convention sym- from a $2.4 million grant pro- fought for an apology resolution. He posium will be held Sept. 29 to vided by the U.S. Department of Kalaupapa apology passed away in January. Pow wow, concert discuss native constitutions in the Health and Human Services. The Pacific and nationwide. funding will support Ho‘öla Lähui About 12 former patients of a Hawaiian Way Fund Contemporary and time- Winners will also be announced Hawai‘i (HLH), which operates on leprosy settlement in Kalaupapa, honored traditions of Native for annual awards in the fields of Kaua‘i at medical centers located Moloka‘i received a personal apol- The Hawaiian Way Fund, the Americans will be celebrated in small business, nonprofit service, in Waimea and in Kapa‘a. HLH, ogy from the state Legislature Aug primary donor program of the non- dance, song, drumming and arts education, economic development, one of five federally funded Native 12, when state Sen. J. Kalani English profit Council for Native Hawaiian and crafts at the 34th annual Pow community advocacy, and housing Hawaiian Health Care Systems, attended a community meeting there Advancement, has gone online at Wow at Thomas Square from 10 and health care. Evening events will use the funds to expand servic- and read an apology resolution hawaiianwayfund.org. a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. include a Sept. 30 concert by 2008 es to Native Hawaiians in primary passed by both houses in April. Created in 2004, the fund’s mis- The free event attracts Native Grammy nominees and winners, health care, dental care, behav- Senate Concurrent Resolution sion is to enhance the well-being of Americans living in Hawai‘i and and an Oct. 1 Aloha Nä Ali‘i ioral health counseling, substance 208 recognizes and expresses grat- Hawai‘i through Native Hawaiian Banquet with Bishop Museum hon- abuse counseling, chronic disease itude “to the people practices, culture and ways of See briefs on page 28 - 24 | Kepakemapa2008 ka leo kaiaulu • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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dant, Kamehameha Schools. In with the general plan process the first case, no one – not the from the start have little faith, as denied student or the students of the plans they intended to provide other schools or even the general for today were not followed. This public benefited. Why? Because may be interpreted as a sign of Kamehameha Schools is a full failure for the GPAC process, public-service institution. but knowing what went wrong Kamehameha Schools holds and resolving it could also be the about half of its estate lands in beginning of our success. conservation to protect our fresh Our plans clearly state that the water in the forest reserve, where ahupua‘a concept – that everything water can be purified as it filters is connected – is important to us. down into aquifers for dwin- We need to honor and keep our dling drinking water supplies. It ecosystems functional to keep receives no compensation for this. Maui, Maui. Watershed-manage- The other half of the estate’s ment planning as outlined by the lands is mostly in agriculture. Environmental Protection Agency The state, through zoning, has is the key to this logical process A Ma¯ori reader seeks your ko¯kua in identifying the four Hawaiian musicians in this photo taken in 1940 in Aotearoa. - Photo: Courtesy determined that agriculture is of evaluating water-quality prob- of June Te Rina Mead important, and we can be more lems and deciding where to spend Identify 4 musicians self-sustainable by raising our resources to solve them. I believe the hope that you will publish it his name is Al‘i. One of the other own fresh food instead of being that too much emphasis is being put In November/December 1940, a with a view to seeing whether any names I recall is someone called vulnerable and held hostage to so on protecting the supply side of con- group of four Hawaiian musicians of these people or their family Dan (wearing the hat, I think). many needed imports. sumptive uses and greater emphasis toured our country, Aotearoa. members can identify them. I would be very interested in A small part of the second half is needed on protection of aquatic Many of us who attended their There is a gentlemen standing receiving any information that of its estate lands, like 2 to 3 per- life and their ecosystems. If we pro- concert still have very pleasant at the rear wearing a hat, and might come should you choose cent, has been developed, and all tect the most sensitive uses, it will memories of their visit. Many still another in white with women to publish the photograph. of that income is dedicated to sup- lead to adequate quality of water for remember some of the songs that on either side. On the right is a port the only mission of the estate human endeavors. were sung by this group. woman whose name is Momi June Te Rina Mead and to educate children. Which it Tamara Paltin I am enclosing a photograph Ka‘imoku, wearing a lei, and Wellington, New Zealand does quite well. This should mean Kahana, Maui taken on the occasion of their at the end of the row is another Contact Mead via e-mail at terina. that all of the Kamehameha assets visit to a local Mäori school in member of the group and I think [email protected]. are in pubic service as it is provid- ing or assuming the foregoing Your Thoughts… Küpuna memories Hawaiians should better understand of their trademarks, tears as well. public services. Sharing my thoughts through to be our kuleana to küpuna in our Both are gone now, yet each day is Education is not being denied. Send them to Ka Wai Ola. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is a new fast-changing Hawai‘i. Change is one of honoring their times past. There are other schools open and All letters must be typed, signed and experience for me. Sharing my inevitable, yet how we choose to Where one begins to recapture each has specific criteria to enter. not exceed 200 words. Letters cannot thoughts about küpuna and our practice what we know to be pono and restore what remains is a Buzzy Agard be published unless they are signed kuleana to their well-being is with our küpuna is pa‘a, a learned challenge, not an impossibility, Honolulu and include a telephone contact for second nature. My dear mother, tradition. Mahalo, dear Claire! for people like you. Kamehameha Schools, Class of ‘42 verification. 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They Kamehameha lawsuit and Advisory Committee prepara- Send letters to: Ka Wai Ola titled Traditional taught in both the mother tongue Another lawsuit against the tion/forum and the controversy Ka Wai Ola and frustration are very apparent. behaviors and küpuna, I recog- and English, dressed in highest Kamehameha Schools is being 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 fashion, exampled küpuna behav- filed and is frivolous because it The future we want and the one nize words that speak of times Honolulu, HI 96813 iors and shared openly with hon- seems to duplicate a former suit that is unfolding are not the same. past. How grateful I am that you email: [email protected] have surfaced a concern we as esty and passion. Laughter was one to extract funds from the defen- Many who have been involved

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OHA’s real estate policy Section of the Policy says: foundation for all Property Involvements,” • “OHA will champion real estate best providing organizational, management and practices.” Elements include the best prac- financial support to facilitate the OHA Real tices model, adoption of a real estate asset Estate Strategy and provide that each impor- Haunani Apoliona, MSW from Chairman Käne. allocation model to include legacy lands, tant OHA property be managed by a separate Chairperson, Trustee, At-large On June 6, 2007, almost a year to the day, corporate real estate, programmatic lands, legal entity and supported by an independent the OHA Trustees took another milestone investment lands; adherence to a prudent foundation; ensuring that analysis for capital step adopting the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs investment standard, world-class strategic investment decisions reflect risks and rewards; Real Estate Vision, Mission and Strategy management, mandatory property standards; not setting arbitrary limits or pursuing one- Policy. It is this Policy that from June 2007 established priorities on types of Property size-fits-all capital budgeting contrary to Best forward guides all OHA decision-making on Involvements and the Dual Priority for Practices and further not setting an arbitrary Real Estate. Economic and Cultural Concerns. capital spending ceiling, as that would be in loha mai käkou e nä ‘öiwi ‘ölino The Vision Statement in the Policy notes, • “OHA shall seek portfolio expansion.” conflict with fiduciary duties to beneficiaries. mai Hawai‘i a Ni‘ihau a puni ke ao “The OHA real estate vision is to be the real This strategy will examine lands that are not The OHA Real Estate Vision, Mission and Amälamalama. estate partner of choice: by every person just ceded lands, working with partners in col- Strategy Policy guided decision-making by On June 5, 2008, at OHA’s Board of and entity with any involvement in Hawai‘i laboration rather than independently trying to Trustees in lands identified for the 2008 leg- Trustee’s meeting, by a vote of 7-0, Trustees lands: individuals, institutions, corporations, do it all, elevating the model of respect for land islation to resolve the “disputed payments” appropriated $3 million annually to the public purpose entities and government and honoring the Hawaiian Sense of Place, still due to OHA from income and proceeds Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for agencies; for any and every type of Hawai‘i and advocate for superior land policy that can of the Public Land Trust for the years 1978 the next 30 years. Hailed as “the most property and Property Involvement.” The analyze and appraise property transactions to to 2008. This same OHA policy will guide monumental, unprecedented action by OHA Mission Statement says, “OHA shall protect assess how the property and transaction may us in our return to the 2009 Legislature to Trustees in OHA’s 30-year history,” this and preserve Hawaii’s lands and their cul- influence the Hawaiian Sense of Place. pursue payment of these “disputed” amounts OHA/DHHL partnership catapults forward tural significance by: bridging the ancient • “OHA shall establish superior orga- of past due income and proceeds from the development of lands for homesteaders and use of lands with future land use patterns; nization and infrastructure,” to include Public Land Trust. Payment to OHA is the 18 regional plans statewide. DHHL’s advocating for land use and transaction prac- professional property investing and steward- the obligation of the State of Hawai‘i; and newsletter Ka Nühou, Volume 34, No. 3, tices and regulations congruent with the ship, strive for a world-class strategic man- the Hawai‘i State Supreme Court affirms Summer 2008, provides front-page focus on Hawaiian sense of place; creating financially agement system. that is the primary obligation of the this OHA BOT action with a candid message viable Property Involvements.” The Strategy • “OHA shall build a strong financial Legislature. Holomua i ka lanakila. 46/48

quickly and forcefully. The Principal was As a community, finding our way into the future our next stop and “Kamehameha” was his enforcer, the inoa of the wooden paddle that Robert K. Lindsey, Jr. one television station, KGMB, but KGMB right of way. Our kuleana was to protect and hung in a prominent spot on his office wall. Trustee, Hawai‘i did not reach us until the early 1960s and nurture them. They ruled because they were When you left Mr. Nakano’s Office, ‘ekahi, most of the time our black and white televi- our livelihood. And, I remember our Parker you did have a sore ‘elemu (behind); ‘elua, sion screen had snowflakes falling out of it. cowboys. Tough, handsome, Hawaiian men a scarred ego and ‘ekolu, an eternal promise Those of us who had TV captured signals mostly, with ‘äkulikuli or pansy lei on to oneself that you would never return to his through this unwieldy aluminum gadget their Stetsons, perched high and proudly office again. ACLU, Legal Aid Society, Public called an antenna. Today we have big-screen in their saddles, chattering in Hawaiian, Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. were televisions, a hundred channel choices, a laughing heartily and making fun of us kids not even “pipe dreams” in our day. We had was born in Hilo in 1948 and raised cable box and an endless list of icons. Kobe as they rode by. Palaika, Kauwe, Kaula, our own law and our own justice system. in Waimea. Hilo is my one hänau. ‘O Bryant, Brett Favre, Michael Phelps, Colt Bell, Lindsey, Spencer, Purdy, Yamaguchi, We did not need outside help. We were who IWaimea ku‘u home. Waimea is my home. Brennan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michelle Wie, Maertans, Nakata, Sakado, Kimura, Kawai, we were and we took care of our own in our The old Waimea I remember 60 years ago Hannah Montana, Tiger Woods to name a Vierra, Espaniola, Horie are the names I way. After the “teacha” and Mr. Nakano, our as “keiki o ka ‘äina” is very different from few. Our cowboy has been pushed over the remember with great and enduring fond- mom was Judge, Jury, both Probation and the new Waimea I live in today as ‘Anakala. pali. Our paniolo icon is becoming a memo- ness. Today, where are the paniolo? Ride Parole Officer and Executioner. She would be It’s a new time and we are doing the best ry. Local is being replaced by Globalism. a horse through Waimea and expect to be waiting for us with her guava stick right there we can to adjust to this new time. We have Parker Ranch was the Center of our cited by HPD for being a danger to oneself at the gate by our big eucalyptus tree where telescopes on Mauna Kea, resorts dot our Universe. Mr. Carter (Hartwell Carter) was and to society. There are too many cars and Chesebro Lane ties into Mämalahoa Highway. coastline, a city is emerging at Waikäloa, its Manager. He was boss, his word was too many people now. There are more cars Teddy Roosevelt must have been her favorite sugar is dead and this sad debate about a dual law. He was a very fatherly, soft spoken and than horses. Car spooks horse. Rider falls, President. The only difference was she carried County system for our Island, East Hawai‘i thoughtful man. At Christmas, every young- breaks neck. ‘Auë Lawsuit. “Ua pau.” a “small stick that had a big sting.” County and West Hawai‘i County rages on, ster in Waimea received a makana (gift) and In the old days we did not have traffic lights My town has changed. I have my memo- as does traffic, traffic, traffic. a brown bag within which was an orange (or streetlights). Today we have three stop- ries of what Waimea used to be, a quiet, We had only one role model when we and apple, raisins and candies from Parker lights all within a half-mile of each other. For peaceful town, where everyone knew and were growing up in Waimea. He was the Ranch. It did not matter whether one’s dad the entire 10 years my brother and I attended looked after everyone, where the cattle and Parker Ranch Cowboy. Our world was right (or mom) worked for the Ranch. Everyone Waimea Elementary and Intermediate School the horses played freely under the night sky. here. It was local. We did not have to ven- was touched in a very real way by Parker our student body averaged 200 students (1953 Our place bubbled with Aloha. Aloha was ture far from home. We couldn’t, as most Ranch. It was our Ranch. to 1965). We had 10 grades (including kinder- lived. We were born with Aloha for all. It of us couldn’t afford to anyway. When we Sixty years ago we (those of us who were garten). Today our school has 1,200 students was not a bumper sticker on the back bum- were kids, we had only one radio station, small independent ranchers) chased cattle and nine grades. If you chose to go astray per of someone’s BMW. Aloha in our day KGU Radio via Honolulu, and reception from one part of Waimea to the other, right (“raise hell”) the teacher would help you find for some reason was best at night. We had down Mämalahoa Highway. Cattle had the your way back to the right side of the road See lindsey on page 28 26 | ‘KepaAukakkemapa2008e2008 Leo ‘Elele • Trustee Messages

Once more, a lawsuit underscores The Moloka‘i Land Trust the need for the Akaka Bill Boyd P. Mossman Colette Y. Machado and tidal pools making it one of the prior- Trustee, Maui the Akaka Bill will undermine all of their Trustee, Moloka‘i and La-na‘i ity sites for inclusion in the land trust. lawsuits and preserve Hawaiians another The donated Mokio parcel is a sig- day until we can obtain a degree of self- nificant subsistence-gathering site with determination that secures our future. an extensive tidal pool system as well as So long as it is not racial or dis- numerous koa or fishing shrines intact criminatory to recognize Indians and with offerings. An important, large ancient Alaskans, Hawaiians have every right to adze quarry and habitat complex exists at loha nö, demand the same and nothing less. These rom a community vision in 1998, Pu‘u Ka‘eo. The ecosystem includes many The saga of our Hawaiian peo- lawsuits seek to remove our identity as a group of volunteers planned and bird nesting locations and nearly an acre Aple and culture continues as law- an aboriginal people and have the poten- Fbuilt a grassroots nonprofit orga- of ‘ihi‘ihi lauäkea, estimated to be the suits proliferate against Hawaiians and tial of succeeding unless Hawaiians can nization in 2006 – The Moloka‘i Land largest growth site of this rare endangered our very being. Last month I mentioned show that they are on a legal path toward Trust. endemic Hawaiian plant in the islands. “To in this column three lawsuits that were recognition by Congress as our Indian Land trusts are a collaborative effort Moloka‘i, and the State of Hawai‘i, the pending in the courts and OHA’s success and Alaskan ‘ohana have already dem- between the community, private funders, cultural, environmental and culture-based thus far. All are intertwined with who we onstrated. Every recent Hawaiian case government and volunteers. Conservation agricultural value of the Kawaikapu water- are as a people and our tie to our ‘äina. has cited the need for federal recognition land trusts such as the Moloka‘i Land Trust shed is astronomical,” says board member Now another lawsuit has been filed, in order for us to successfully defend (MLT) take significant environmental and Billy Akutagawa. this time against the Kamehameha against these claims in the courts. Thus cultural lands off the real estate market to The Kawaikapu parcel is located on the Schools, seeking to overturn their prefer- these attorneys recognize the urgency of preserve cultural and natural resources and southeast side of Moloka‘i and encompasses ence policy in the name of equal justice obtaining a favorable court ruling before provide access to the community. an endangered watershed. The Kawaikapu for all and aloha for all. This action the political process stops them cold. The mission of MLT is to protect and property runs from the mountain headwaters ignores completely the history, culture The Kamehameha Board of Trustees restore land, natural and cultural resources at the 2,100-foot elevation along the entire and uniqueness of the Hawaiian peo- supports the Akaka Bill, and in the face of Moloka‘i and to perpetuate the unique length of the stream for 6.5 miles down to ple. We were not part of the United of repeated attempts to bring them down Native Hawaiian traditions of the island sea level. MLT raised $1.2 million from States when the Princess Bernice Pauahi it is time the board step up to the plate for the benefit of future generations of all the Legacy Lands Commission and Maui Bishop wrote her will reflecting her and join OHA, DHHL, the Governor, the Moloka‘i, particularly Native Hawaiians. County Open Spaces Fund to purchase the wishes to educate in order to preserve her Legislature, our Congressional delega- “The protection of this land is not just privately owned east end property. people from the ravages of foreign incur- tion, unions, civil rights organizations, for us, it is for the future generations to To manage the new acquisitions, MLT sion and all its ramifications. The illegal numerous Hawaiian organizations, and experience,” says board member Davianna has hired two staff members to over- overthrow in 1893 and U.S. involvement from repeated poll results the majority McGregor. The Moloka‘i Land Trust works see land transfers, execute due diligence involuntarily required Hawaiians to lose of all in Hawai‘i and all Hawaiians, in to conserve and protect these significant and manage administrative tasks. “Now their Hawaiian citizenship and accept arguing for and supporting enthusiasti- lands on behalf of Moloka‘i residents. The that MLT has a binding agreement with U.S. citizenship under its laws. And cally the Akaka Bill in Congress and in Moloka‘i Land Trust board and commit- Moloka‘i Properties Ltd. to gift the 1,600 now Kamehameha faces another lawsuit Hawai‘i. Federal recognition will offer tees are composed of volunteer Moloka‘i acres of north shore property and are com- based upon an 1866 U.S. law passed to all of us a refuge from the relentless residents with cultural and subsistence per- pleting the due diligence process for the help former slaves attain equality against efforts to eliminate our education, our spectives, land management experience, land, we needed full-time staff to begin to a white majority in specific situations. housing, our jobs, our health, and even and just plain hard workers who donate manage and protect the land in perpetuity Plaintiffs twist this law to their advan- our identity as Hawaiians. hundreds of hours to preserve and protect so we hired two staff members last month,” tage by stepping into the shoes of for- Now, is the Akaka Bill an absolute a part of Moloka‘i. adds Akutagawa. The newly hired staff mer slaves and arguing equal rights for guarantee that Hawaiians will be able MLT’s all-volunteer nonprofit organi- can develop and implement the process to themselves against the indigenous people to continue to exist as a people? No. zation is entering a new phase as they allow access, and develop monitoring plans of Hawai‘i when it should be just the But, without it, we face a severe uphill are on the brink of receiving the owner- for the cultural and natural resources. opposite. Their attorneys join those suing battle in the courts. And everyone should ship title to two land parcels. A 1,600- Conservation land trusts are a win-win OHA with one goal in mind: no special understand this. These could be either acre area called Mokio and a 196-acre solution for the community, future genera- recognition for Hawaiians. The attor- our last days as a people or the begin- property called Kawaikapu. The Mokio tions and the ‘äina. Successful protection of neys suing Hawaiians include H. William ning days of our restoration as a nation. acquisition includes some of the most the two parcels would ensure the preserva- Burgess, Eric Grant, David Rosen, John Our legal existence is being threatened. pristine and environmentally sensitive land tion of the entire watershed into perpetuity. Goemans and Walter Schoettle, all with If we work together despite differing on on Moloka‘i’s north shore and includes 5 The Trust will create and steward a land reputations in Hawaiian court issues. our ultimate goals, we will be able to miles of spectacular, rugged and remote legacy to help keep Moloka‘i, Moloka‘i These men understand that passage of prevail as Hawaiians, as Americans. coastal strand ecosystem, coastal cliffs, – today and for generations to come. Subscribe Today! 594–1888 • www.oha.org Leo ‘Elele • Trustee Messages Kepakemapa2008 | 27

Programs need to be self-sufficient getting a letter from NHLC stating that in the community at large that “Hawaiians they cannot take the case. Unfortunately, are suing Hawaiians.” Rowena Akana es to fund these programs indefinitely. Add NHLC seems to be dragging their feet on Clearly, if NHLC wants OHA to continue Trustee, At-large to that the fact that our economy is slowing getting these letters out. For example, one finding their organization, they must conduct and OHA’s Native Hawaiian Trust Fund beneficiary claimed that NHLC refused, a major overhaul. Our administrator has also portfolio has fallen to approximately $375 despite repeated requests, to give them a suggested that they send a report on their million (as of June 30, 2008) and the out- letter stating they could not represent them caseload to OHA on a weekly or bimonthly look seems even more doubtful. because of a conflict of interest. basis so that we are no longer blindsided at Given these tough economic times, OHA In another case, a beneficiary in Hilo the board table. I would require that their needs to find a way to help these organiza- claimed that NHLC dropped their case at continued funding depends on it. no‘ai kakou… OHA gets mil- tions become more self-sufficient and less the 11th hour. This forced the beneficiary Employee Exodus to Date for 2008 lions from the state general of a drain on our budget. Some organiza- to scramble and find other assistance in ‘Afund each year, which OHA tions, such as the Native Hawaiian Legal order to save her case. There are also On Aug. 8, 2008, our Chief Financial matches through trust fund dollars, which Corp., should be completely eliminated several beneficiaries who have reported Officer (CFO), a senior officer in OHA’s totaled about $2.8 million in 2005. Most of from our budget. Funds allocated for legal that NHLC has not responded to them administration, resigned from his posi- these funds go to three nonprofit organiza- representation for our beneficiaries should regarding the status of their cases, even tion effective Oct. 8, 2008. So for those tions that benefit Native Hawaiians – Na be given to more than one firm so that they after years have gone by. It seems as if the Trustees who insist on taking a Pollyanna Pua No‘eau, the Native Hawaiian Legal may get the best representation they can. NHLC is keeping certain cases “ongoing” attitude and insist everything is OK, I Corp. (NHLC) and Alu Like. In 2005, Na Despite our generous assistance to NHLC so they can keep them on their books to would like to remind them of the glaring Pua No‘eau received about $700,000 of its over the years, we are constantly hearing justify additional funding. fact that in the last six months, OHA’s fis- $1.5 million budget from OHA. Roughly complaints from the community regarding Several Trustees have also brought up cal department has lost: (1) an accountant, $600,000 went to the NHLC, which repre- NHLC’s treatment of our beneficiaries and concerns that the NHLC’s lawsuits against who wrote a letter to Trustees saying she sented more than half of its operating bud- the quality of their customer service. Things the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands felt she was unfairly terminated; (2) our get. In 2006, OHA earmarked $750,000 have gotten so bad lately, that it now seems (DHHL) on the island of Hawaii will Comptroller, who moved to another state, toward Alu Like programs. All of these as if a beneficiary is appearing at almost have detrimental affects on OHA’s ability and (3) our CFO, who left while OHA is in amounts do not include separate grants, every meeting to complain about the way to develop affordable housing. Currently, the midst of an audit and finishing up our contracts and programs funded by OHA NHLC has treated them. NHLC is trying to stop DHHL from leas- upcoming total operating budget. that are outside these organizations’ bud- OHA has even been forced to set up ing out lands in order to generate revenue In total, there have been at least six staff geted appropriations. a special fund to handle cases that were through several lawsuits. Clearly, they are members who have left OHA by choice or While I applaud the mission of these rejected by the NHLC, which we call our not looking at the larger picture – how can otherwise this year. organizations and the dedication of their “conflict fund.” However, in order to quali- DHHL operate and assist their beneficia- For more information on important employees to better the conditions of Native fy for these funds, our beneficiaries have to ries without more revenue? All the law- Hawaiian issues, check out Trustee Akana’s Hawaiians, OHA does not have the resourc- go through the bureaucratic hassle of first suits are doing is creating a negative sense website at www.rowenaakana.org.

naturally follow the original model. good. Combined opposition to the Akaka Bill We lionize people like Nelson The other side of the spectrum is Walter M. Heen essarily and unconstitutionally accept Mandela, who fought to restore their represented by the “radicals,” the full Vice Chair, Trustee, O‘ahu ethnic divisions. Those “bluenoses” native homelands to their rightful origi- sovereignty proponents. Some of them claim that the Bill is a monument to nal indigenous – (ethnic) – owners. And argue against the Bill’s failure to obtain ethnic separation is rhetoric of the didn’t we really engage in the Balkans full sovereignty – now. For them, lowest order. conflict to protect ethnic populations atonement requires full control over all The Bill recognizes that the over- from “ethnic cleansing” and establish our resources through a government of throw of 1893 was utterly insupport- new borders and governments to ensure our own choosing and establishment. able and illegal under international that protection? Does the situation here With all due respect, and I do respect ne can always tell when the law and seeks to provide a means for in Hawai‘i call for the establishment of them all, their insistence on immediate Akaka Bill (Bill) is closer to Native Hawaiians to restore their lost new borders? re-establishment is shortsighted and Oa vote in the U. S. Congress: right to control their destiny. The argu- Fundamentally, the rightists fail to completely unrealistic. the groups in opposition fiercely voice, ment that it creates a division based understand that they must always, in The United States will never vol- from both ends of the spectrum, their solely on ethnicity is completely off one way or another, face the results of untarily give up hegemony over our beliefs that the Bill is unconstitutional, the mark. their ancestors’ actions, acknowledge Islands. And there is no one in the unnecessary, unfair, immoral and a sur- At the time of the overthrow, their wrongs, and provide concrete world who can force them to do so. render of the best interests and future Hawai‘i’s independence was guaran- recompense. That is precisely what the I have reminded the radicals that the of the Native Hawaiian people. teed by the major world powers. It was civil rights legislation required them to civil war was fought to prevent any From the right, the call is that the a nation that, like every other nation, do. They didn’t like it then, and they state from seceding from the union. Bill will result in “Balkanization,” perhaps with the exception of the U. don’t like it now. And that is what the And the national government will use creating an unallowable separation of S., was composed of a group of people Bill requires of them. armed force again if necessary. America’s population based purely with a unique and uniform genetic con- Finally, some rightists claim that Our immediate goal is to take what on ethnicity. Their argument is that figuration and a common culture not they should not be required to face we can now while continuing to press America should be “color blind” and shared by any other area of the world. consequences for their ancestors’ mis- for more. As one radical said recent- that the Bill, like civil rights legisla- That is the nation Native Hawaiians deeds. However, they are enjoying the ly, “I will take every little bit by tion dating back to the end of the civil seek to restore. Restriction on citizen- fruits of their forefathers’ transgres- every little bit, because I know that war, requires all Americans to unnec- ship in the Akaka entity must only sions and must take the bad with the in the end we will have it all.” 28 | ‘KepaAukakkemapa2008e2008

ties from Hanalei to Kapolei, to for the first volleyball team from trained educators, parents will lindsey Ho‘olehua, to Häna, to Läna‘i City, briefs America to win a gold medal meet weekly to learn how to make Continued from page 25 to Miloli‘i to Keaukaha. If we Continued from page 23 in the Boys 12 years and under learning fun and how to give their are to influence and manage the division at the Junior Olympics. child a jump start on literacy, was a real deal. I have an uneasy changes occurring around us we visitors from the U.S. continent and Coached by former UH Mänoa math, art, social studies, science feeling about the future. Our most must step out of the shadows and Canada. The Blackfoot A-1 Club All-American Pono Ma‘a, the and more. Free childcare is avail- prominent benefactor to our state- into the light and help build roads from Alberta, Canada, will serve team will start its second year as able on site, and all books, cur- of-the-art hospital, Earl Bakken into the future to keep our spir- as the host drum. Other partici- part of Ka Ulukoa – The Volleyball riculum, supplies and materials (inventor of the pacemaker) in a its, our families, our communities pants include: head man dancer Joe Institute in Honolulu. are provided at no cost. recent press release said he was healthy, vibrant, happy, purpose- Hacker (Rosebud Lakota), head Two tryouts will be held for Interested parents may call Gina severing his tie with North Hawaii ful and safe. Be active with your woman dancer Cindy Dawson (Dine/ the Boys 13 team, on Saturday or Anela at 843-2502 to register Community Hospital, a hospital neighborhood board, help with Apache), emcee John Dawson (San and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14 from for classes at one of four locations: he gave so much to in time, trea- picking up ‘öpala on a Saturday Carlos Apache) and arena direc- 10 a.m. to noon at the Susannah Kühiö Elementary School, ‘Ewa sure and talent. Why? Because at the park, be an assistant soccer tor Tom Rowland (Oglala Lakota). Wesley Gym in Kalihi, O‘ahu. Elementary, Kalihi Baptist Church he feels it has lost its Aloha. Your coach, attend a community asso- Guest drums include 808NDNZ To try out, players must pre-reg- or Waimänalo District Park. Keiki town has changed as well I am ciation meeting and offer to chair from O‘ahu and Hunter’s Moon ister and have been born between O Ka ‘Äina also offers other sure, in its own special way. As I a committee, write a letter to the from Hawai‘i Island. September 1995 and August 1996. free programs, including Parent have my recollections, you have editor of your local paper about Also ahead, the ninth annu- For details, visit kaulukoa.org. Interaction Preschools offered at your special memories of the peo- whether we should or should not al Native American Flute and eight community sites. ple who have touched your life have a Constitutional Convention. Storytelling Concert comes to Free kindergarten prep and the place you call Home. Make a big difference by playing the Kamakaküokalani Center for Papa oli course Where am I going with all of a small role (or big role if you Hawaiian Studies at the University Keiki O Ka ‘Äina Family this? Hawai‘i is our Home. It is wish) in the life of your com- of Hawai‘i at Mänoa on Oct. 6 at Learning Centers launches a new, Kumu hula Tony La‘akapu changing and changing quickly. munity. In the midst of all the 6:30 p.m. free kindergarten readiness program Lenchanko is accepting students Other changes are coming. How changes going on around us, let To volunteer for the pow wow, for parents beginning Sept. 22. The interested in oli and mele oli for do we cope, find our way into our foundation forever be one of call the American Indian Pow Külia I Ka Nu‘u program, which the 10-week fall session of Nä the future? It takes participation, Aloha. Aloha for our past, our here Wow Association at 497-7279, means “Strive for the Highest,” is ‘Öpua o Ke‘alohilani. Registration involvement, investing time in and now and all that is to be. May Native Winds at 734-8018, or based on Hawaiian culture and val- will be on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the the civic affairs of our communi- we always Aloha our Hawai‘i. email [email protected]. ues with a comprehensive introduc- Bishop Museum Paki Building, For information on the free con- tion to the language, and is designed Room 2. Class registrations and cert, call Native Winds. primarily for parents who cannot orientations are as follows: Novice school program for five Waimea High or choose not to send their 3- or 4- 4-5 p.m., Intermediate 5-6 p.m., makaweli School students at the Makaweli Junior Olympics year-old keiki to preschool. and Advanced 6-7 p.m. For infor- mill. “The mill is a good introduction In a 24-week accelerated mation, call 668-7054 or email Continued from page 05 to the rewards of farming, because Tryouts will be held this month Montessori program led by [email protected]. you put in the hours and get the – even from O‘ahu, the orders satisfaction of seeing your product IN MEMORIAM / HE HO‘OMANA‘O have become harder to fill partly go to market,” said Perry. French Polynesia, Cook Islands and New Zealand. due to a taro shortage. Many west- These developments go over well 1 9 3 6 - 2 0 0 8 He also served as the school’s financial and side Kaua‘i taro farmers, whose with lifelong Waimea taro farmers Robert E. scholarship services director from 1974 to 2003. lo‘i have been in family hands Linda and Franklin Dusenberry, “Bob grew Kamehameha’s post-high financial for more than a century, have run who came to the Makaweli Poi Worthington aid program to levels that assured thousands of into difficulties cultivating a crop dedication and to thank OHA for obert Eugene Worthington, who forged Hawaiian men and women a college education,” even more labor intensive than poi keeping mill operations going at a lasting educational ties between South said Kamehameha Schools president Michael Chun milling in the way it requires fight- difficult time when transportation RPacific Islands and his alma mater in a letter to Kamehameha ‘ohana. “Bob laid the ing weeds and extracting the taro costs have pushed up the prices of Kamehameha Schools, died Aug. 14. He was 72. foundation upon which Kamehameha’s financial aid corms by hand. important supplies such as fertil- Worthington, a distinguished KS alumnus and program now flourishes. We mahalo him with great Sitting outside under the lü‘au izer. “Taro farming brings people leader, exhibited a deep understanding and support appreciation and aloha.” tent with other celebrants to together – friends, family – even of nationhood in the Pacific Islands that garnered him Worthington also served as a consultant to share a lunch of beef stew and the radicals. We become one big- praise as a visionary who grasped the importance Chaminade University, helping launch the school’s poi plus a stunning view of the ger and stronger family,” said of connecting independent island governments and exchange program with the Cook Islands. Born in slopes of Waimea Canyon visible Linda with a chuckle. cultures, even before the Hawaiian renaissance of Waikïkï, Worthington rose from humble family in the distance, A‘ana said Kaua‘i’s Perry couldn’t agree more. the 1970s. roots and was accepted into Kamehameha School Westside enjoys the right amount Noting that Hi‘ipoi LLC’s philoso- Married to a native of the Cook Islands, where for Boys as a boarding student and was student of sunshine, water and plenty of phy is that taro farming and poi he briefly lived, Worthington served as the Cook body president in his senior year. He attended land. “But the issue for us is find- milling comprise a way of life and Islands honorary consul to the United States. At Occidental College on scholarship and earned a ing people who will farm taro for an integral part of Native Hawaiian Kamehameha Schools, Worthington served as degree in political science. the love of it,” said A‘ana, who’s culture, she said: “Coming out here boarding director from 1974 to 1978, and was Worthington was an active member of staying on as consultant to Hi‘ipoi to work means leaving behind your inspired by a visit to New Zealand to boost the Native Hawaiian civic clubs and served LLC and working with director air-conditioned office, but I’ve school’s international student body by establishing on the executive board of the Polynesian Perry to build a west Kaua‘i taro- never had a job like this where exchange programs between the Kapälama campus Voyaging Society. He was married to Jean farmers collective. everyone has a special place and and educational institutions in American Samoa, and had 10 children and 5 grandchildren. Perry has also just begun an after- everyone is equally important.” ho‘ohui ‘ohana • family reunions Kepakemapa2008 | 29

E na- ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no Clyde W. Na-mu‘o Administrator charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola na- mamo a Ha-loa! Crystal Kua Communications Director Kepakemapa • September Edmund Manuwai, Emma (Balcita), Mabel Torres Jr. are planning a family reunion for Ragudo and Fulgencia Ragudo. If you have Lisa Asato (Maynes), and Florence (Neves). The fam- all family members in July of 2009. They any information, contact Sheryl 255-9043, Jones - The William Claude & Ma‘ema‘e ily would also like to invite the extended are: Julia, Dovie, Louise, Flora, Katherine, or [email protected]. Public Information Specialist Jones Ohana Camping & Picnic will be ‘ohana which include decendants of Harry Cheryleilani (Nakila), Elisia (Valentine), Lono – The Lono ‘ohana of Kawaihae held Thursday through Sunday, September Manuwa’s brothers. They include Gabriel Alfred & Andrew (Kemfort), & Malo, T. Ilihia Gionson is searching for all ‘ohana members con- 4-7, at Kualoa Park Campground A. For Haiakalani/Heaukulani, Sam Manuwa, Albert Torres. They are the grandchildren Publications Editor nected in any way to Imohelau Lono and his more information contact Leilani at (808) and Kealohainea. Parents of the Manuwa of Arcillio Torres Sr. and Julia Maldonado. wives, Kaluhi and Kahele. Originally from John Matsuzaki 236-7016, (808) 348-5957 or e-mail jones brothers are Lokua a Manu‘a & Hulimai. Please send all information or questions Kawaihae Uka and Kawaihae Kai. Land Publications Specialist/Art Director [email protected]. We would also like to invite the extended to Momilani Kemfort, PO Box 790534, records show that these ‘ohana were the first ‘ohana of Hattie Pa‘ele of Kahakuloa, Pä‘ia, HI 96779. All information is greatly Nelson Gaspar ‘Okakopa • October land owners of Kawaihae-uka Village, in Maui. E kala mai, we do not have any gene- appreciated! the area called Makila or Makela. Imohelau Production Specialist/Graphic Designer Hewahewa - The Hewahewa Reunion alogy information to list names of specific ‘Imi ‘Ohana • Family Search & Kaluhi had sons Mana‘ola, Mahealani, 2008 Celebration will be held Oct. 9 & 10 ancestors. We are trying to make contact Liza Simon Kamalani, etc. and daughters, Elizabeth, in Waimea Valley, and Oct. 11 at Pipeline with this side of the family and graciously Cunningham – My name is Stephanie Public Affairs Specialist Owaanui, etc. They were the caretakers of Cafe in Kaka‘ako for its ‘aha hulahula ask you folks to join us. Please join us for Cunningham of Diamond Bar, Calif. I am a all burial sites in Kawaihae Uka including banquet. All interested ‘ohana are asked a fun filled weekend surrounded by aloha descendant of Anne Kanekoa from Kailua, Blaine Fergerstrom the Lono burial caves. We represent the to call Na’mi Kama at (808) 927-6764, and ‘ohana. For more information, please O‘ahu. She was married to Nickolas Media Production Specialist/Webmaster Mana‘ola line which includes the Kalawa, chairperson for update of reunion informa- e-mail [email protected]. Raymond Gagne and had one son, James Collier, Cabrera, Tabag, Pai, Robins, Francine Murray tion. Registration chair Maile Kaipo can be Clarence Gagne who is my father. From Mei • May 2009 Kaneholani, Kailikini, Poomaihealani, Broadcast/Media Coordinator reached at 294-9509. For t-shirt informa- what I know, there is a family connection Irvine, Valenzuela, Ellorda, AhSing, etc. tion, call Nahua Mahoe at 258-0395. Next Kanakaole/Aipoalani/Poikauahi – The with the Cobb Adams and Ani family. ‘ohana. Plans are being made to connect all Charles Ogata scheduled meeting is Sept. 6, 2008. Please descendants of John Keali‘i Kanakaole Please e-mail information to sacrams57@ bloodlines and document for archival pur- Volunteer call for place and time. Aipoalani will hold a reunion on May 22- verizon.net. Mahalo for your kökua. poses and future references. We believe you 24, 2009 in Kekaha, Kaua‘i at the Kekaha HONOLULU Malo – A family reunion will be held Ha‘o/Harbottle/Adams – My name is know who you are, meet us halfway. Hiki? Community Recreation Center. For more 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 October 8 - 11, 2008 at Leleiwi, Hilo. Maile Ha‘o and I am looking for relatives. Kähea/käkau/hele mai, 87-150 Kakalena, information, updates & how you can help in Honolulu, HI 96813 This Malo family originates from Leleiwi. I’m starting to work on the family tree, and Mä‘ili, O‘ahu. 696-4168. ‘Onipa‘a! this reunion, please contact Mike Aipoalani The paternal Line goes back to Nakioe, if anyone has information and/or pictures Phone: 808.594.1888 @808.342.0308 (c); 808.668.1298 (h); Nailima - I am searching for children born Naipualoha, Kauikoaole, David Malo. We I would really appreciate your kökua. My Fax: 808.594.1865 [email protected] (O‘ahu) / to Hoaeae and Emma Kai Kahaikupuna would like to gather the families of David e-mail is [email protected], and Gwenette (NAKAAHIKI) CARDEJON Nailima, residents of Kalawao, Moloka‘i EAST HAWAI‘I (HILO) Malo from his two marriages. First marriage my address is 45-513 Pahia Road #204A, @808.337.9241 (h); 808.651.4749 (c); at the Leper Settlement. There were 8 162-A Baker Avenue to Elena Kuhiaokalani: Dinah Kina Malo Käne‘ohe, HI 96744. Pokini (George), Keliiwahineokeahi Malo [email protected] (Kaua‘i) / children born to this marriage by the names Hilo, HI 96720 Kipikaio (Arthur), Rosina Kaonohiohala Joy Aipoalani @808.630.8453; jaipoalani@ Johnson – I am seeking any descendants of Napeliela Kaanaana born 1911, Mary Phone: 808.920.6418 Malo, Lilia (Lily) Malo (she had a htbyb.com (O‘ahu). of Mary Kawahaloa Kaiona and Pedro Joseph Wahineaukai born 1913, Joseph Fax: 808.920.6421 “Manini” Johnson. Their children were: daughter, Elena Malo). Second marriage Iune • June 2009 Kealalio born 1914 who died at 9 months to Luke (Lucy) Kamehaiku: John David Rebecca Kaanaana Johnson (1918-1987), old, Alice Kaakau born 1915 and died at WEST HAWAI‘I (KONA) Malo (Eva Kauka), Rose Kalawaia Malo Pauole — My father is Albert Mahi Pauole, Clarissa Johnson Antone, Archie Manini age 1, Lui Alois born 1916, Alice Kaakau 75-5706 Hanama Pl., Ste. 107 Yost (Harry), Dinah Malo (Louis Hoe), his father is Mitchell Kameaike Pauole, Johnson (1921-1965), Albert Kala‘ohawai‘i Hoolapa born 1917, Philomena Kaimilani Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 David Kauikoaole Malo Jr. (Annaliesse married to Gertrude Harvey; and his father Johnson (1925-1982) and James Johnson. born 1918 and Malie Kaeha born 1919. If Phone: 808.327.9525 Holzman), Lucy Kawahineokahikina Malo is John Papoko Pauole, married to Pahuone Please contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at 808- you know any of these children please call Fax: 808.327.9528 (Thomas Mize), Peter Kaupai Malo (Judith and a second marriage to Kalua Kukahiko 575-5065, e-mail [email protected], or Pamela Nakagawa. I would like to share Honer). If you are descendants of any of Nakaula. The Pauole reunion is planned for write to: P.O. Box 1291, Ha‘ikü, HI 96708. stories and pictures. Please call 808-587- MOLOKA‘I June 27, 2009, on O‘ahu. The location and 4392 during the day and 808-520-8800 - these family members, we are interested in Kauakahi/Keanui/Keaunui – My name Ku-lana ‘Oiwi time will be provided at a later time. For during the evening. You may email me at meeting with you and sharing family infor- is Phyllis Kauakahi Specht. I am search- information, call Althea “KuiLan” Pauole [email protected]. P.O. Box 1717 mation and genealogy. My name is Pualani ing for long lost relatives that may still Watanabe on O‘ahu at 668-2548. Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Malo Ka‘imikaua and my father is John be living on the north shore of O‘ahu that Onekahakaha Cemetery — The Church of Phone: 808.560.3611 David Malo. E-mail puamalo@hotmail. Iulai • July 2009 belonged to Anna Keanui Kauakahi ‘ohana. Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Keaukaha com, call 808-672-3220, or write 92-622 My Tütü Kauakahi was said to have been Ward is looking for individuals or families Fax: 808.560.3968 Napoleon - The descendants of Pamahoa Newa Street, Kapolei, HI 96707. born on Ni‘ihau in the late 1800s. She and related to those individuals buried at the old and Temanihi Napoleon are planning a fam- LA¯NA‘I her ‘ohana lived in Nänäkuli for a time LDS cemetery, adjacent to Onekahakaha Nowemapa • November ily reunion July 10-12, 2009. They had P.O. Box 631413 before her death in 1940. If anyone knows beach park in Hilo. The Ward is seeking iden- fifteen children, six of whom produced Lana’i City, HI 96763 Kaaa – The Kaaa ‘Ohana Reunion will be of or is part of this ‘ohana, please contact tification and records to preserve the history descendants: Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon held on November 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. at me at [email protected]. Mahalo! of these people. Some family names the Ward Phone: 808.565.7930 MD AS Wilcox; Hattie Keliihelekaapuni the Wai‘anae Army Recreation Center at is looking for are: James, John & Kahana Fax: 808.565.7931 Napoleon MD Joseph Kawainui (their grand- Kekipikamakahukilani – I am looking for Pöka‘ï Bay. (Harvey House, 85-010 Army Kiupe; Samuel Kikipi, John and Kauahilo daughter was Elizabeth Emma Pakuai); Uaia more information on my ‘ohana. Joseph KAUA‘I / NI‘IHAU St., Wai‘anae) This will be a potluck. Please Bray, Lonoehu Ku, William Fujii, Moses and Napoleon MD Elizabeth Kaehukai Baker; Kahikina Kekipikamakahukilani (April 7, R.S.V.P. to Keola & Valerie Bandmann George Kekaula, Lily Pua, Mabel Moses, 3-3100 Ku¯hio¯ Hwy., Ste. C4 Elizabeth Puuki Napoleon MD Ebenezer 1900-June 15, 1946) was from Päpöhaku, at 801-358-8541 or Jeanne Kahanaoi at Kauikoaole and Kamehaiku. There are other Lihu‘e, HI 96766-1153 Parker Low; Jack Keliihoolamai Napoleon Wailuku, Maui. He married Elizabeth 808-696-2314. Send family photos or new names that were not documented but are Phone: 808.241.3390 MD (1) Norah Kamaiopili, (2) Becky Kapapuni Kuoha of Pe‘ahi, Waikakula, information to Jeanne Kahanaoi at 86-290 known to be buried at Onekahakaha. If you Fax: 808.241.3508 Timoteo; and, Titus Keliihooululauopuuana Maui (Nov. 30, 1907-Nov. 22, 1947). They Hökükea Place, Wai‘anae, HI 96792. know any of these people or are a relative, Napoleon MD Minnie Brown. Other had eight children: Joseph Kekipi, Bernice please call the Keaukaha Ward bishopric. MAUI ‘Apelila • April 2009 ‘ohana include Papalimu, Abraham, Baji, Marie Leimapuana, Emily Mary Leialoha, At the present time the property is privately 140 Ho‘ohana St., Ste. 206 Ehu, Lydia Mahuna Napoleon, Claude Pearl Katherine Leinaala, Thoedore Kealii, Manuwa/Manuwai/Manu‘a - The fam- owned and members had been landscaping the Kahului, HI 96732 & May Kakalia, Ruddle, and the Wilcox Geradane Leimaile, Patricia Corina Leilani ily of Harry “Keli‘i” Manuwa/Manuwai/ quarter-acre property. Anyone with informa- family of Kona, O‘ahu & Kaua‘i. Contact and Olive Leimamo. Elizabeth Kapapuni Phone: 808.873.3364 Manu‘a and Hattie Pa‘ele will be hosting a tion, pictures of their ancestor or who wish to Dianne Castro at (808) 638-2248 or e-mail Kuoha re-married (Fulgencio Ragudo Fax: 808.873.3361 family reunion on Maui from April 23-26, share the story of their kupuna is encouraged [email protected]. Sr.) and had four children: Harold John 2009 @ Hale Nanea. Children of Harry & to call Bishop Cardines at 935-8847 or Sis. WASHINGTON, D.C. Kaheakeli Kekipi Ragudo, Larry Valentine Hattie include Helen (Castillio), Henrietta Torres - The children of Arcillio Alfred Kalima at 981-0236 during the evening. 50 F St. NW, Suite 3300 (Fernandez), Lillian (Rabe/Edrozo), Waiohu Ragudo, Lorraine Kuuleimomi Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202.454.0920 Fax: 202.789.1758 HAVE YOU & YOUR ‘OHANA EMAIL: [email protected] PLACED YOUR NAME? WEBSITES: www.OHA.org Would you like us to come to your family reunion to register them? www.NativeHawaiians.com Call 808 594-1902 or email [email protected]. - 0 | KepaKemapa2008 MakEkE • THE MARKETPLACE

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The deadline to apply is SEPT. 30, 2008.

Kapa¯lama Campus - O‘ahu residents may apply to kindergarten* and grades 4, 7 and 9. West Hawai‘i, Moloka‘i, La¯na‘i, Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau and Ha¯na district residents may apply to grades 7 and 9. Hawai‘i Campus - Hawai‘i island residents may apply to kindergarten* and grades 6 and 9. Maui Campus - Maui residents may apply to kindergarten* and grades 6 and 9.

Applications to grades 10, 11 and 12 are accepted, but space avail- ability at these grade levels is not guaranteed. *For kindergarten, eligible applicants include boys born between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004 and girls born between October 1, 2003 and September 30, 2004. To request an application or for more information, visit us at www.ksbe.edu/admissions or call us at 842-8800. Neighbor island applicants may call toll-free at 1-800-842-4682 ext. 8800.

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS

Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Applicants who wish to be considered under that policy must have their ancestry verified by KS’ Ho’oulu Hawaiian Data Center.