Ka Wai Ol a 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) Fall 1983 OHA SUES STATE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN REVENUE ENTITLEMENT Ariyoshi Administration Reply: OHA UNCONSTITUTIONAL Papohako Beach, Moloka'i OHA sues for entitlement.

A few weeks after OHA filed the lawsuits to force the State to incl ude tion in an effort to obtain a 20% inter- co urt agreement with the State. Papohaku suit, the Attorney General some airport and harbor revenues in est in a parcel of State-owned land on The Ari yosho administration's legal released a formal opinion covering the public land trust. This could in- Molokai. reply to O HA's complaint lists several additional ceded land in which OH clude the propo ed Aloha Tower com- OHA Chairman Joseph Kealoha said defenses. They include the claim that claim entitlement. Ceded land are plex which is to be built on ceded this may be the first of a series of law- the 1978 constitutional amendment tho eta en from the Ha aiian people land. uit in 01 ing ceded land entitlement . which created OHA, and subsequent without compen ation following the Kealoha aid the tate Legi lature re- OH ' claim to the Molokai laws enacted as a result, are themselve O\erthrow of the Hawaiian government peatedly ha informed OH over the property re ults from a law uit in 01 - unconstitutional. in I 93. last three sessions that OHA must de- ing the illegal mining of sand at Papo- Chairman Kealoha called that asser- B tate law, OHA i entitled to 20% pend on its ceded land entitlements to haku West Molokai. That case was set- tion "astounding". He said, "Apparent- of the income generated from the lea e finance badly needed program for tled in 1982 when the State agreed not ly the Attorney General either is un- or di po ition of ceded lands. Hawaiian . "OH ha been placed in to pro ecute Molokai Ranch in return aware of, or find s it convenient to ig- But the Attorney General's opinion an untena ble po ition," he said. Since for land near Ka unakakai. nore, a formal opinion issued by his concludes that Hawaiia ns are not en- the State refu e to negotiate, OHA ha The and it elf is considered ceded own office. T hat opinion clearl y up- titled to any portion of ceded la nd no choice but to seek ju tice and our la nd and OHA contends it therefore is holds the co nstitutionality of the Office re enue generated by state airports or legal entitlements in federal or state entitled to 20% of t he la nd received by of Hawaii an Affairs." The 23-page harbor. The e operation generate mil- court. " the state in compensati on for the sand. document is dated July 8, 1980. lion of dollar in revenue. Kealoha T he Office of Hawaiian Affairs has O HA's suit followed numerous unsuc- said O HA is considering additiona l fil ed suit against the State administra- cessful attempts to reach an out-of-

to come. Big Island printmaker Diet- rich Va rez has produced 16 original OLEWNO'FAU pri nts to illustrate the book. When it became a pparent that Bishop Museum needed help, OHA's Trustees agreed to make a rare direct When Bishop Muse um came to OHA enjoyed by people of all age and back- grant to insure the publication of 'Olelo for help se eral months ago, the Trust- grounds. Becau e of it importa nce, o'eau. A check for $30,000 was pre- ee realized this was an appeal which Bi shop Museum intends to promote sented to the Museum during a news could not be ignored. and market 'Olelo o'eau throughout 'Olelo o'eau is the crowning the world. conference. OHA Chairma n Joe Kealoha said, achie ement of our most respected This coll ection of proverbs and Hawaiian scholar, the res ult of more sayings, many appea ring in print for the "Our participation in the publication of ·Mary Kaweua Pukui, Oct. 1957. Camera Ha- Mrs. Pukui's book is a demonstration than 50 years of collecting, translating fi rst time, captures the philosophy, his- waii by Mori Yamada. of the love, res pect and admiration we a nd research. tory, language and humor of our peo- all share for this wise and remarka ble Mrs. Pukui's collection of almost ple. It wi ll enable Hawaiians to better woman. Our congratulatio ns to the 3,000 Hawaiian proverbs and poetical understand their own heritage, and give Museum fo r creating a work of phy- sayings contain the very essence of foreigners an opportunity to become sical as well as spiritual beauty." T rust- Hawaii's people. It provides a rare acquainted with our rich culture. ee Moses Keale, Chairman of the insight into the beliefs, language and The book is to be printed on acid- Budget and Fina nce Committee, called practices of ancient and modern free vellum and bound with exceptional the book "One of the greatest assets Hawaiians. care to insure a volume of lasting which Mrs .. Pukui will leave to the peo- The book is designed to be read and beauty and usefulness fo r generations ple of Hawaii. " T rustee Walter Ritte, said "OHA's gra nt is one example of OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS the manner in which O HA's Culture 567 So. King Street BULK RATE Plan is being implemented. On a per- U.S. POSTAGE Honolulu, Hawaii 96813' sonal level, 'Olelo No'eau represents for PAID me a way to raise my family in the Honolulu, Hawaii traditional Hawa iian way a nd to instill Permit No. 298 in them the philosophy and values of our kupuna." . \ The book is expected to be available in mid-November. It will be sold at the Museum and various retail outlets throughout the state. Copies a lso will be available through certain non-profit orga nizations as part of their fund raisi ng efforts. 'ao'ao 'elua ( Page 2) Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) Fall 1983 Did those sailors and marines just decide on their own one day to arm Chairman's themselves and help overthrow a friendl y, and sovereign government? Well, no. The report admits that U.S. Column Minister Stevens, whose position was comparable to that of Ambassador, re- by J osepb Kealoha quested the commander of the U.S.S. Boston to dispatch the troops. Both the Secretary of State and Secretary of the CONTENTS Navy later were informed of this action and neither repudiated it. DEPARTMENTS It is illogical and contradictory for Chairman's Column ...... 2 The government of the United States The apology was made to the the U.S. government to accept respon- Editor's Note ...... 2 has taken the extraordinary step of government of France after it was re- sibility for the behavior of its officials Trustee's Corner ...... 3 apologizing for the illegal and immoral vealed that intelligence officers helped in the Barbie case, while denying Ano Ho'ike ...... 4 actions of its duly appointed officials. Klaus Barbie, the "Butcher of Lyon", responsibility for the actions of its duly He Mau Ninau Ola ...... 6 A representative of the U.S. Justice escape to Bolivia and avoid prosecution appointed representatives in Hawaii Island Notes ...... 7 Department stated "This is a matter of after World War II. during the overthrow. 'Olelo Ho'oloha ...... 7 decency and of honorable conduct." The Justice Department report said As pointed out in the Study Commis- Staff News ...... 8 The actions of the officials are called the "responsible officials" of the United sion's "minority report", "The inter- "incomprehensible and shameful" and a States "interfered with the proper national law of agency recognizes the FEATURES Justice Department memorandum administration of justice." authority of designated officials to act OHA Sues State ...... 1 makes the point that the U.S. govern- Now let me quote from another in the name with the power of their 'Olelo No'eau ...... 1 ment cannot disclaim responsibility for official U.S. government document, the nati9n . . . The authorizing government Population Survey ...... 2 those involved. Those officials, it says so-called "majority report" of the (is) responsible for the actions of its Puna Caves ...... 3 " .. . were acting within the scope of Native Hawaiians Study Commission. agent - whether it approved or dis- Conference on Crime ...... 4 their official duties. Their actions were " ... Based on the information available approved of such actions." Makahiki ...... 4 taken not for personal gain or to shi eld to it, the Commission concluded that The part played by the United States Pu'uhonua ...... 5 them personally from liability or discip- Minister John L. Stevens and certain in supporting the overthrow of Queen Samoan Flag Day ...... 5 line, but to protect what they believed other individuals occupyi ng positions Liliuokalani, is a 90 year old blot on Royal Hawaiian Band ...... 5 to be the interests of the United States with the U.S. government participated the honor of this country. In order to The Navigators ...... 5 Army and the United States govern- in acti vities contributing to the over- remove that blot, the U.S. first must NHLC Convention ...... 5 ment. Under these circumstance, what- throw of the Hawaiian monarchy on acknowledge responsibility for the South Pacific Games ...... 6 ever may be their personal culpability, January 17 , 1893. The Commission was actions of its officials in 1893 . Civic Clubs Convention ...... 8 the United States government cannot una ble to conclude that these activities In a few months, the Congress of the New Kupuna ...... 8 disclaim responsibility for their were sanctioned by the President or the United States will hold hearings on the actions. " Congress. " Native Hawaiians Study Commission I applaud that statement with great The report finds that the over- report. Once again, I call for a joint EDITOR'S NOTE: vigor and enthusiasm. I regret that the throw " .. . was encouraged in part congressional resolution which clearly United States does not seem inclined to by the prese nce of one company of acknowledges U.S. responsibil ity for apply the same standard of behavior to Marines and two companies of sailors the overthrow and which pledges a Ka Wai Ola's the illegal and immoral actions of its (approximately 100 men) acting with- commitment to provide restitution for a officials during the 1893 overthrown of out authority from the United States wrongful act against the Hawaiian Mailing List Queen Liliuokalani. government. " people. The number of registered voters in newspaper, the State computer system Hawaii increased considerably in 1982 is programmed to use one name for as a result of the Office of Hawaiia n every address found which means onl y OHA Prepares ffai r' econd T ru tee election. 0 H A 's one newspaper i sent to a Hawaiian .. efforts to register new voters saw new family instead of each voter in that members in the High Schools and large house hold. This does save valuable Hawaiian communities throughout the monies which ca n be used for other Population Survey/Needs State. The new number of registered programs in OHA, but it has brought voters is 63,950, up from 54,083 with about some problems for our bene- 42,390 (66.2%) actua ll y voting in the ficiaries. election last yea r. One side affect of the One of the worst "problems" is Assessment Project increased number of Hawaiians voting updating the computer mailing list, has been more newspapers of Ka Wai especiall y when people move or cha nge Ola mailed out. add resses. As it is es timated to cost HSP will ask Hawaiian households Righ t now there a re 45 ,000 copies of $20,000 to revise the listing, we have When the State Legislature created Ka Wai Ola being printed fou r times a not sought to do so unless there are a the Office of Hawaiia n Affairs in 1980, se lected in the random sample if they yea r. At least 42,000 of those copies are lot of names to justify the expense. One it required that one of the general would agree to participate in the OHA sent to the Post office to be delivered revision was done after the recent elec- duties of OHA be the identification of needs assessment survey. If they agree, throughout the State. The remaining tion by the State and hopefully re- the physical, sociological, psychological OHA will send interviewers to conduct 3,000 copies are brought to our Hono- solved some of the complaints we have and economic needs of Native Hawai- the survey. Under this arrangement, we will be able to analyze information lulu office to be distributed to govern- received about mailing. There are some ians*. Last year the Legislature gave ment agencies, libraries and island other problems that we have not yet re- OHA the financial means to meet this from both the HSP and OHA surveys. community centers, such as our neigh- solved including adding on names that requirement by appropriating funds for We intend to have the PS/ NA bor island offices. we receive here at the offices. One wa y, a needs assessment survey. In June of project compliment the survey that is Our mailing services are handled by but it is getting expensive, is to send this year OHA signed a contract with now being conducted by the Com- a private business contracted by our newspapers by first class mail to those David Johnson, PH.D Sociology, to prehensive Services for Hawaiians printers. Hawaii Hochi, and we receive requesting them, especially Hawaiians prepare and supervise the needs assess- Office (see article in last issue) so that those co mputer mailing labels found on on the mainland. If mailing costs con- ment survey, or what we call the Popu- we will be able to determine such posted newspapers, from the State's tinue to rise that practice may have to lation Survey/ Needs Assessment things as what the Hawaiian com- computer system. When someone regis- end . Our staff is now working with the (PS/ NA) project. The PS/ NA is de- munity perceives as its major needs or ters to vote for 0 H A 's election, their State computer system to prepare a signed not only to identify the needs of problems; what types of services Hawaiians seek to deal with their prob- name and address is kept on "record ", revision li st as there will be an election the Hawaiians, but also to establish a now a computer reel, which is fed into upcoming next year. Perha ps then we reliable estimate of the distribution of lems; their satisfaction or dissatisfaction our mailing li st. Howeve r, to kee p the may improve our mailing system and the ati ve Hawaiians and Hawaiians in with services available and barriers to cost of production down, as well as find other.ways to help defer the rising the total population of those of the Hawaiian community in seeking mailing, which runs about 9 1;2 <1: per cost of prod uction. Hawa ii an a ncestry. services that it desires. Although the actual survey will be This project is important not only conducted in 1984, we have been busy because it meets a legislative require- Board of Trustees preparing for the work. Preparations ment established by the Act that Joseph C . Kealoha Jr. Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Sr. have included updating a master list of created OHA, but also because it can Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water Chairp("I"sun & Tru.l"fe(' Tn/s/('('-AI-Larg,· ji-U I II Maui addresses provided by the Department fill in gaps in existing data that are of OHA) is published quarterly by the Moses K. Keale, Sr. of Health's Health Surveillance Project either incomplete or outdated and it Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 567 So. Hayden Burgess Truslee. "Oahu TrUSTl"e. " 'aua'i & !Vi 'ihau (HSP), so that we will have a complete can help OHA set its priorities in help- King St., Suite 100, Honolulu, Hawaii Rodney K. Burgess, lII a nd accurate li st of all the housing ing the Hawaiian community. If you Card Kea loha 96813. Telephone 548-8960. The Circu- huslel"-A I- /.argl" & TrUSTl"l"-A I- !.argl" units in the State from which our sam- are asked to participate in the OHA lation of Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA is 50,000 Vi cl" Chairll1all ple for the survey will be drawn. Dr. survey, please say yes. Ultimately the copies: 40,000 are sent through mail Pi'ilani C. Desha Walter L. Rille, Jr. Johnson has hired an army of subcon- PS/ NA Project will better help us help distribution and 10,000 are distributed TrusT e('. H all'ai'i Trusl ee. M %/.;a·i tractors on the various islands to work you. Mahala . through island offices. Ka Wai Ola 0 Rockne C. Freitas on the updating of the master address OHA is printed by Hawaii Hochi Ltd. Trusll"e-A I- /_argl" T.C. Vim, Administrator list. at 917 Kokea St., Honolulu, Hawaii • According to the Act es tablishing the Office of Once the updating is completed at Hawaiian Affairs, a "Nati ve Hawaiian" is any de- 96817. Ed Michelman, Public Information Officer Malcolm Naea Chun, Production Editor the end of this year, the HSP will draw scendant of not less than one-half part of the Jalna Keala, Contributing Editor a random sample of households to races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to Bonnie Louise Judd, Layout 1778. "Hawaiians" are those who are of less than interview for its on-going health survey. one-half Hawaiian. "

Fall 1983 Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) (Page 3) 'ao'ao 'ekolu O'AHU TRUSTEE TReSTEE'S CORNER OHA Fights This column is open to all OHA Trustees as a vehicle for them to express their mana'o. The opinions exptessed of each individual Trustee and do not necessarilY"£,ej:nesent Back cial position of the OHA Board of Trustees. . , . by Hayden Burgess

I would like to comment on OHA' we are asking our entitlement to 20% recent la w uit involving 5 (F) trust of the land accepted by the state as set- TRUSTEE AT LARGE lands at Papohaku on Molokai. Papohaku Beach. Our reports indicate These 5 (I) trust lands are some of that the amount of sand taken is worth the lands stolen from the Hawaiian millions of d oll ars more than the figure Government begi nning in 1893 when agreed to by the State. the .S., by force of arms, la nded thei r After OHA filed this suit, the State, marines upon the shores of Hawaii. replied that OHA is unconstitutional, a Hawaii' government and crown lands position whi ch flies in the face of the by Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Sr. were eventually "given" to the U.S. by State Attorney General's own previous I've been with OHA since the fort to enter Hawaiians in the South the " Republic of Hawaii" which was opinion that OHA was indeed constitu- beginning as a Trustee. There have Pacific Games. A delegation, which in- that government placed into power by tio nally firm. been many frustrating moments during cluded myself and Trustee Moses U.S. forces. What origi nated as a struggle for a the past two years when it seemed Keale, appeared before the South Paci- simple enforcement of law has now Some of those lands have si nce been nothing could be done. There have also fic Games Council while the Games been blown into an all out attack by turned over to the State under the been moments, especiall y in these past were held in Apia, Western Samoa. the State against 0 H A's very existence. "5 (I)" trust provision of the Statehood few months when a ll the effort of plan- Our main objective was to secure the Und aunted, 0 H A is now also consid- Act. The native Hawaiians a re specially ning, organizing a nd coordinating paid entry of Hawaiians into the Games as ering suing the State for other reve- listed as one of five beneficiary groups off. We had a tremendous a nd success- an opportunity for young people to nues rightfully belonging to OHA in- of that trust. ful Oahu Makahiki this summer. The participate in international competition, cl uding millions from Sand Isla nd and res ponse of all the young people who to compete with other Pacific islanders, The Hawaii Constitution created the contemplated Aloha Tower Com- participated was great. I saw in their and to take our place a mong our ances- OHA and called for a pro rata portion plex. faces, especially in the children, a sense tral relatives. That decision is pending. of the trust to be allocated to OHA. The deve loping legal battle merit the of pride, accomplishment and satisfac- I have always believed sports to be The state legi lature directed that 20 % attention of all people who comprehend tion. 0 one can rob them or myself of one of the most honorable means of of all fund s deri ed from these trust the historical injustice involved. The re- that precious moment. building moral character, respect for lands ha ll be paid to OHA. ceiver o f tolen property (the State) re- Our laurels will not rest upon just one's self and others, and creation of In the Papo ha ku suit which was filed fuses to return even 20% of the pro- one event. In September, our Health lasting friendships. Like the Crime for OHA by Attorney Boyce Brown, ceeds to native Hawaiians. and Human Resources Division and conference, I truly believe our entry Crime Committee held a State-wide into the Ga mes will give our youth the MOLOKA'I TRUSTEE Conference on Crime. We were seeking chance to have a mission, a goal, to be answers to lower the rate of crime, the someone. involvement of youth in acts of crime, I was one of those who helped bring The Struggle of a nd to increase the sharing of ideas to in Pop Warner Football here some pre ent crime. I hope that our efforts years ago. I thought that was some ac- to bring go ernment and community complishment. But I think I will find as Kalaupapa people together result in more oppor- much pleasure in seeing a Hawaiia n by Walter L. Ritte, Jr. tunities for our youth to gain self- win a Gold Medal at the South Pacific respect and esteem which would deter Games. It would be like seeing those Who will end up with thi beautiful with it. .. it i illegal for u to be pend- in 01 ement in crime. beaming faces at the Makahiki Games. i olated Peninsula? For the patients of ing money on Kalaupapa without sign- Equally important has been our ef- Kalaupapa, these are trying times as ing the agreements." the transition begins to unfurl. The Kalaupapa Commission is Workers are being laid off; buildings cautiou .. ." 1 don't like the pressure and equipment run down; patients from the Government. . . We have an work hour are being cut; the store- obligation to review the agreements keeper sheds tears as she explains the before any signing." "Too many times food shortage; the residents are short we agree on something and a few tempered about visitors who don't sign words are changed and we end up with in; angered at those fishing along their something entirely different." PUNA CAVES Peninsula; calling for more arrests and The State (DOH) is willing and a permanent game warden; angered except for a few minor changes, ready After all the outcry about the Puna on behalf of the Hawaiian people." It that they a re now drinking " unsafe" to sign the agreement with the National Caves, it is now apparent that the Of- was resolved by the County Council water due to the breakdown of the Parks Service. fice of Hawaiian Affairs via its Big that OHA be urged to "establish and chlorination process. Hold everything, someone else is Island Trustee, Piilani C. Desha, will maintain a position of leadership in The culprit is all of this "seems" to looming on the horizon . .. why it's the be taking the lead role in securing the actions concerning the Puna Cave be the Department of Health (DOH). Hawaiians. The Department of Hawai- proper protection and usage of the Complex." Some of the comments from the pa- ia n Home La nds is reluctant to sign an caves. All the resolutions were accepted by .tients include, "They, DOH, want this agreement. They own the Ahupua'a of Three resolutions were passed on the the Board of Trustees and in later dis- place to run down just like Hale Moha- Ka laupapa. One homesteader com- Big Island, two by the Trustee's Ad- cussion with the Trustee members of lu, so they can kick us out!" "We fight ments, "I would give up my Ho'olehua visory Councils on the Big Island (West the Culture Division, it was agreed that to get minimum wage and they turn lot if lands were made available at and East) and one by the Council of Big Island Trustee Piilani C. Desha right around and cut our hours!" "We Kalaupapa ... you cannot beat Kala u- the County of Hawaii. would be the OHA's coordinator and don't even have sugar or rice!" "They papa." Department of Hawaiia n Home The County Resolution stated that that a meeting would be set up with the (DOH) have the ultimate respo nsi bility Lands is under much pressure to follow they desire an "intensive study be made owners of "the religious shrine" sire to fo r the patients, "They brought me here the law and make their lands available of the Puna Cave Complex" which form a study panel of qualified profes- against my will. .. so now they owe for Native Hawaiians and to stop using would establish the " historical signi- sional scholars to study the site. The me." Hawaiian la nds for general public use. ficance" of the sites. It also stated that objectives of this panel would be to But alas, a rich Savior looms on the The Federal Government is the Council "recognizes that the Office establish the significance of the site and horizon, it's none other than good old persistent. .."DHHL is willing to lease of Hawaiian Affairs" has "broad recommend various ways to protect Uncle Sam . . . "This is a historical place the lands to us .. . give me a month and mandated powers and authority to act and preserve the area. where Hansen's Disease is talked about I'll convince the United States Attorney in the open and bluntly." "A place General's office to allow us to enter beneficial to all of mankind which into a lease agreement, it's cleaner and should be preserved as a National His- better for all parties involved." toric Preserve." Questions: " How long does Congress Congressional Law passed , intend to have this National park?" The Kalaupapa Commission set up, two- Federal Government says, "The terms a nd-a-half million dollars is set aside call for 20 years .. . but the Federal j ust for land purchase, agreements with Government does not pour millions of Department of Health, Department of dollars into a project for just a flash in Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of the pan." Transportation and Catholic Church In the struggle for Kalaupapa, will a re drawn up, water wells dug as the the patients find happiness? Will the Federal Government starts its move to lands ever be used for homesteading, or Sigh! It's tough being a kid What's so tough about it? We We can sit in a stupid class- acquire beautiful Kalaupapa. will the Federal Government gain a in Hawaii . .. dOll 't hal'e to wear shoes to room whell the surf is up! The Federal Government is priceless peninsula and a Cannonized school, we can play outdoors a nxious ... "We would like to get on Saint. every day, we can . . . I 'ao'ao 'eo no ( Page 6) Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Li ving Water of OHA) Fall 1983

their domination in the Bri ti sh sports effort, there we re fourteen na- of rugby union and lawn bowling. It ti ons/ territories in support. The re- was feared that no one wo uld be a ble maining five were the pred omina nt gold TheSouth Pacific Games to compete with them in these sports. medal win ners, except fo r Tahiti Meeting with individual Council (French Polynes ia) a nd Western Late in Augu t, buoyed by the easing a ny fea rs. members a nd tea ms or their general Samoa . However, as the original pro- excitement and enthusiasm generated On S unday, September 4th. Trustee ma nagers proved to be the best way for posal call ed for only Ha wa iians and by the Oahu Makahiki Games, the Of- Ka ulukukui, joined by Trustee Moses the Ha wa ii a n delegation to convince Maoris, which is wha t most wanted , it fice of Hawaiian Affairs' Delegati on to Keale, met with the Council and the people of our intentions and good-will. was felt that sa nctions against the the South Pacific Games, left optimis- proposa l was officially received . Imme- After talking (a nd their initial reaction South Pacific Games might be levied tically for Apia. Wes tern Samoa to diate reaction was gi ven by the Tahi- was a lways "You're too big! ") many for racial discrimination. Although propose Hawaii's entry into th ose tian (French Polynesia) and the Solo- groups bega n to see that our intentions most delegations, managers and teams Games. Apia Park was th e si te for the mon Isla nd delegations when they were to find mutual benefit and sharing wanted to have only Ha waiians in , they 7th South Pacific Games, sometimes stood up in support of the proposal. At through sports a nd not to dominate the could not find the means to do so with- known as the Pacific Olympics. Prior that moment, unofficially, it was es ti- Games. They were a ble to realize that in their charter. to leavi ng fo r the Games, the Dele- mated that Hawaii had the support of mutual cultural a nd ethnic links are A final effort was made through a gati on, headed by Trustee Tommy five groups out of ninetee n, a nd wha t strong and that Ha wa ii a ns share many new draft amendment to allow Hawaii Ka ulukikui, dra ft ed a proposa l in was needed was a simple majority. As problems and dreams of other Pacific and New Zeala nd in if their athletes consultation with Pacific island leaders the matter was deferred , this a ll owed Islanders. can trace ances try to an inhabitant of a nd specialists to a ll ow the entry of the delegati on time to begin to sort out While the lobbying effort continued, their islands prior to incorporation. If Hawaii as represe nted by people of the internati onal politics a nd to sta rt a n the Ha waiian delegati on was a ble to this a mendment ca n be done legally, it Hawaii a n a ncestry. It wa s made known intensiv e lobbying effort. watch many of the di fferent games of- will pass the hurdles or political status that Ha wa ii's entry as a State, which The id ea behind the entry of Hawai- fered and evaluate the competition and (only nations and territories are al- means that everyone living here for ians seemed simple. It wa s based upon the coaching. There are severa l sports lowed in the present charter) and racial more tha n fo ur years could co mpete, our cultural/ ethnic links and the in which Ha waiia ns may be a ble to discrimination (anyone who had an an- wo uld not be welcomed . Most of the sharing of Hawaii 's athletics. Ma tters compete well, but there are ma ny, such cestor in Hawaii before U.S. incorpora- Pacific isla nd members of the South became more complica ted, es peciall y as socce r, la wn bowling, rugby a nd net tion could compete: Hawaiians, Chi- Pacific Ga mes C ouncil a re sma ll when the Maori s of ew Zea la nd ba ll in which we will need practice, nese, Haoles, Japanese, etc.) The Coun- na ti ons or territories a nd believe tha t presented th eir own proposal fo r coaching a nd experi ence. In fa ct , a cil asked that the matter be taken up the co mpetition would be un fai r if membership. It beca me a ppa rent tha t puzzling ques tion to our delegation for a vote after consulting with at- mainlanders or college trai ned athletes there was more oppositi on to the while watching the Ga mes was " Where torneys during the next meeting on could ente r und er Ha waii's ba nner. The Maoris' entry tha n to the Hawaiians. a re the teams, the players, the organiza- Rarotonga, Cook Islands in Spring of Hawaiian delegation's proposal was However both proposals we re linked tion in Hawaii?" 1984. Upon lea ving Faleolo Airport, written to provide the Council with together because both sought ent ry to Before the Ga mes concluded , both the delegation was told to prepare a va rious alternatives so that Hawaii the Ga mes. T he strong opposit io n to proposals were taken up again in meet- rugby team! could become pa rt of the Games while the Maori applicati on was based upon ings. At that time, d ue to the lobbying

He Mau Ninau Ola had increased and they now ate heart failure or kidney disease, or in pa'akai. In contrast, those Tokelauans hapai (pregna nt) women. Questions About Health who stayed behind on the atolls and Sodium is lost from the kino in two by Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D. contin ued their old ways, had no high main ways: in the mimi (urine) a nd in blood pressure. the hou (sweat). If one vomits or has Thi fifth column of He Mau inau ca uses of high blood pressure. Eating salt is a cultura lly-acquired diarrhea, sodium can be lost in these Ola (Some Health Questions), like the Hypertension is often spoken of as if habit of ours, j ust like no! eating salt is ways also. previo us ones, continues to respond to it were a single disorder, but it is not. a culturally-acquired ha bit of the Toke- In kahiko loa (ancient times), our her readers' ninau ola , fo r which we It may be due to a variety of kidney, lau isla nders. Ca ptain Cook's Journals kupuna did eat abunda nt pa'akai. mahalo ia 'oukou apau. hormonal, hea rt, blood vessel a nd brain of 1779 describe our kupuna Ha wai'i However, those who worked and 1. Q. Why is high blood pressure so a bnormalities. These need to be con- (ancestors) eating "customary great played vigorously, probably lost more common among us Hawaiian, and sidered by your examining kauka qua ntity of salt wi th nesh and fis h." sodium in hou, and thus remained in wha t should I do a bout it when I don't (physicia n). For the maka'ainana (commoners) who proper sodium balance. Those who feel sick? In many cases, however, the blood worked and were vigorous in sport, were sedentary and overate pa'akai may A. High blood pressure or hyper- pressure remains high without any much of the sodium which they ate have had more high blood pressure, tension refers to excessive pressure obvious explanation. In such instances, may have been lost in sweat, so that heart and kidney failure, as we see in within the arteries of the body. it is usually called "essential," or hypertension may not have been preva- ourselves today. "Excessive" usually means repeated "primary." This is supposed to mean lent among these po'e. However, the In the days of old, many la'au (medi- blood pressure measurements greater that the kauka does not know the relative inactive and overeating po'e, cines) contained pa'akai. If such la'au than " 140 / 90" (pronounced " 140 over cause. But even in these patients, there such as some ali'i, probably had a high were given for excessive sweating, 90") in an adult. The first, higher num- are usually clues as to casual factors. frequency of high blood pressure is dis- vomiting or diarrhea, they may have ber is the "systolic" pressure- the pres- The fi ve most important are: cussed in Question No. 2 which been beneficial by replacing sodium lost sure when the heart contracts and (I) Fa milial occurrence follows . from the kino. pushes blood into the arterie , a (2) Too much fat (obesity) 2. Q. Why is pa'akai (salt) bad for us One main difference between the shown in the accompanying figure. The (3)' T oo much pa'akai (sodium) Hawaiians today when it was con- nutrition of kahiko loa and modern second , lower number i the "diastolic" (4) Stress sidered good, and even medicine, for Hawai'i is that there were almost no pre sure, when the heart is relaxed, and (5) Phys ica l inactivity. our kupuna (ancestors)? _ processed and preserved foods, such as the pressure within the arteries is due Familial occurrence may be due to A. As with many things, a certain we have today. Long ago, some salted to the resista nce in the small arterioles heredity, or to similar lifestyle involving amount of pa'akai is not only good for and dried fish, yes, but certainly not in all the body tissues. any of the other factors, such as eating us and our kupuna, but it is necessary. the supermarket canned foods, such as Blood pressure tends to rise with age too much pa'akai. Some authorities However, too much is harmful. Spam, pastries, frozen foods, fast junk in our society, and values higher than believe that 5 to 40% of people, Pa'akai is chemically sodium foods, such as "french fries ," dairy 140/ 90 occur in about 30% or more or depending upon heredity, are especially chloride. For our purpose, sodium is products, sauces, and snacks, such as us adult po'(' Ha wai'i (Hawaiian susceptible to high blood pressure. We the key element, not chloride. And see moy, of today, which have high people). In 1962, the death rate from po'(' Ha wai'i seem to be among those "salt" is too general a term. concentrations of sodium. high blood pressure was first shown to who a re genetically more vulnera ble, Sodium is an essential component in Since eating pa'akai is a culturally be greatest among us Hawaiians- twice but this has yet to be proved . the cells and nuids of the human kino acquired habit, learned in early child- the mortality rate of all racial groups in Fatness appears to be an independent (body). hood, cutting down on sodium intake Ha wai'i. casual factor among those who have The normal daily requirement of must be a whole family affair. Children Currently, a State of Hawai'i Hyper- the inherited tendency. That is, if such sodium in most adults is about Y2 need to learn early in life to avoid high- ten ion Task Force is attempting to persons become too fat, their blood gram. If we ate only that much every sodium foods. acquire more meaningful, standardized pressure goes up. If they lose their day, high blood pressure would prob- Because of nationwide concern for data on high blood pressure in our excessive weight, the blood pressure ably be unknown in our Islands, as it is the harmful effects of sodium, the Islands 0 that persons at high risk can goes away. on the Tokelau atolls, as described American Medical Association and the be identified and helped before they die Similarly, eating to much pa'akai above. Food and Drug Administration are or develop serious complications. These (sodium) leads to hypertension in the Also, if we ate only Y2 gram of now promoting: serious consequences are: heart attack hereditarily predisposed. When these sodium everyday, we would not be able - Labelling of all packaged foods (myocardial infarction or fatal heart po'e restrict their pa'akai intake, their to taste it. I t would be "hidden," for their sodium content. rythmn), heart failure, stroke, and kid- high blood pressure appears to be mainly in the animal and processed - Education of the public of the ney failure. The higher the blood pres- "cured." foods we consume. This means that dangers of too much sodium intake. sure, the greater the risk of these Our Polynesian cousins on the iso- whenever we can taste salt, it is already - Physician counseling of patients complications. lated Western Pacific atolls of Tokelau too much sodium for our kino. about sodium hazards. A person with high blood pressure, do not have high blood pressure at all! It is estimated that most of us in - Reduction of sodium content of like you, may not feel sick before such Perhaps this is because they do not Hawai'i eat 3 to IO grams of sodium processed foods by the food industry. complications strike. This is why high become fat and they do not eat pa'akai. every day. That is 6 to 20 times the Since we po'e Hawai'i are particu- blood pressure is sometimes called "the In 1966, when a hurricane hit their amount the average human kino needs larly sensitive to too much pa'akai, we silent killer." islands, 2,000 Tokelauans were evacu- daily! must begin ourselves within our own To understand why hypertension is ated to New Zealand. Within IO years, When we eat too much sodium, families to eliminate adding this so common among us po'e Hawai'i and their average blood pressure values water is retained in our kino. This can mineral to our mea 'ai (food) and ac- what we can and need to do about it, were higher with age and similar to cause high blood pressure in some quire a new kind of 'ono without even when we do not feel sick, we those of the Maori and white city genetically susceptible po'e. It can cause pa'akai, or continue to suffer the should be familiar with the nature and dwellers. Their average body weight pehu (swelling), such .as in patients with serious consequences of ill health. ------

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A conference on Crime, sponsored Senator Dante Carpenter's "Alterna- by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs was . les to Incarceration" was directed at held September 16 and 17, 1983 at the what role should be in the area Princess Kaiulani HoteL Its theme, of crime. He focused on half-way "Where There Is Vision There Is Life", houses, drug and alcohol abuse pro- was explored by a variety of speakers. grams, assistance to inmates, and espe- Judge Barry Rubin began the confer- cially alternatives for youth. ence with his enlightening talk on Four workshops discussed problems "assuring maximum education oppor- of Hawaiians involved in crime and tunities for Hawaiian children" a theme The luncheon speaker, which was reinforced by Governor Judge Shunichi Kimura, held the one George Ariyoshi's comments on the hundred thirty-five attendees spell- affect of crime in Hawaii. Mrs. Ah bound with his forceful comments as to Quon McElrath spoke emphatically on what OHA and the Hawaiian com- Uma (hand wrestling). employment and what OHA should do munity should do. He addressed the to ensure maximum employment. All "have nots" of the Hawaiian popUlation of this led up to remarks by Tr·'<;tee and the poor self-image some Hawai- Thomas K. Kaulukukui following ians have of themselves. He asked what which he gave out pins which said "I we are doing for ourselves, especially Care About Crime In Hawaii". considering we make up about twenty On the second day, Mayor Eileen percent of the state population, an Anderson opened the program with re- enormous political potential which, if mark on how the City and County can used properly, could be influential in help reduce crime. Aunty Frenchy De- putting more positive programs into ef- oto poke on "Promoting Opportuni- fect that would help Hawaiians. He tie for trengthening Family Life" sug- ended emotionally aying, "It can be gesting we examine root problems done if each of us will set a little bit of -IKI instead of addressing symptoms. a higher expectation of ourselves". The end of summer fun for many Race). Oahu youngsters was capped off with There were many winners in every medals and fun after participating in category, but the two overall partici- the first island-wide Makahiki Games. pants who did es pecially well were Kai Under the direction of Na Maka hiki Adric of Waialua and Antoinette Pa'ani and the City and County De- Riveira of Paki. They won perpetual partment of Pa rks a nd Recreation, trophies made and dona ted by Aloha- some three hundred children a nd young waina Makanani of Wailua, Kaua'i. ildults gathered at Ala Moana Pa rk for The trophies were differently styled poi a full morning of sports and friendly pounders awarded to a boy and a girl competition of old Hawaii. Teams seven years and under, who earned the came from Waimanalo and other Oahu most honors (first place) after the playgrounds and there were young games were over. adults from as fa r away as Canada and A reminder. that these gameg"a re tra-., the mainland. There was also a group ditional in Hawaiian culture was the re- Trustee Thomas K. Kaulukukui chats with of Polynesian cousins from Kuhio Park enactment of the arrival of the chief Honolulu Mayor Eileen Anderson during the Terrace who seemed to find the tradi- and an opening ceremony of dance and OHA sponsored Crime Conference. tional Hawaiian games similar to and gifts or offerings. This part of the cere- as challenging as their own. Furthering mony was presented by John Kai- the spirit of the games was a group mikaua and Halau '0 Kukuna '0 Kala. from Waimea Falls Park on the North As Mayor Eileen Anderson said to Trustee Thomas K. Kaulukukui "I care about Shore who came dressed as our ances- those gathered at the first Oahu Maka- crime in Hawaii." tors did for the games when they were hiki, it is the hope of all that such an started by the Chief Lonoikamakahiki. event will continue to grow in future The.games held were Ho'oikaika years. Makaainaana of 1896. As the first of (Rock Throwing) which, except for the It appears to be the consensus of three volu mes, this volume contains an size of the boulders, is similar to the those officiating and observing that ANO HO'IKE index of 1,300 na mes which will help shot-put; Moa Pahe'e (Lawn Dirt Slid- everyone, children, young adults and Book Review researchers utilize the book in an easier ing); 0'0 ihe (Spear Throwing) which is adults enjoyed themselves and truly had fashi on. close to the javelin, but jUdging is fun. If that is the final basis for judging T he commenta ry a nd ed itor's foot- Hawaiian Genealogies:q VoL based on accuracy rather than distance; the success of the Makahiki Games, notes provide some insight into Hawai- Edith Kawelohea McKinzie, ed . by Ulu Maika (Lawn Disc Bowling) which then the cheers, screams, a nd joy of ian rank a nd status structure a nd the Ishmael Stagner is the Hawaiian equivalent to European competition and sportsmanship mean relationship of various chiefl y fa milies. Institute fo r Polynes ia n Studies lawn bowling; Pa Uma (Standing Arm that the Na Makahiki Pa'ani Commis- The inclusion of Hawaiian text a long Distributed by Uni ve rsity of Ha wa ii Wres tling); Uma (Arm Wrestling); sion and the Department of Parks a nd with the English tra nslation will also Press Hukihuki (Tug of War); Open Water Recreation have done welL help to serve as a literary material for $ 12. 95 Swim; a nd a Kukini (Around the Park language students a nd classes. I believe that those interested in buy- Young participant throwing '0 '0 ihe ing this publication should rea lize that (spear). it is prese nted by McKinzie as a " ha ndy reference source " a nd "and additional reference" to previous genealogica l collections and research papers. Ha waiian Genealogies may be a good book for book shelf collectors but those who need to seek their lineage will find it an important work to help them out of the maze of intensive The access ibility of using old research. Two keiki releasing their ulu maika Hawaiian language newspapers for Edith Kawelohea McKinzie is an in- stone along the course. research, especially for genealogical structor of Hawaiian language, study has been a problem in the literature and culture at Honolulu Hawaiian community as well as in Community College. She is well known academic circles. Only in recent times in hula as a foremost instructor and has there been an effort by Hawaiian lecturer. Her work on genealogies is an scholars to bring to light the wealth of extension of her interest in hula and information preserved in those news- mele. Ishmael Stagner is an Associate papers. Hawaiian Genealogies is a part Professor of Education and Psychology of that effort and provides a valuable at Brigham Young University-Hawaii reference source. Campus. He is a graduate of the The information presented by Mc- Kamehameha Schools and has lectured ..,je are genealogies and commentary exten'sively on Hawaiian culture here 1842 to 1896, most from Ka and on the mainland. Fall 1983 Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) (PaKe 5) 'ao'ao 'elima Hawaiians Represented at Samoan laee of Refuge and Zone of Peaee Flag Day Celebration Chief sponsor for planned public extend that concept to form a "zone of forums to discuss ancient and modern peace" here in the Pacific. There is a usage of pu'uhonua is the Office of need to establish these zones of peace Hawaiian Affairs, under a grant from so that people can avoid the constant the Hawaii Committee for the Humani- conflicts of war. Lopez-Reyes says "The ties. The project director, Dr. Ramon psychology of islanders forged the prac- OHA Chairman Joseph Kealoha addresses Samoan Flag Day audience. Lopez-Reyes approached the Office to tice of pu'uhonua as a means of coping serve as the grant's administrative spon- with the aggressiveness of the society." sor. The first forum was held this past Accordingly such a Zone of Peace July at Kaumakapili Church and was was established by the United Nations well attended by many from the acad- in the Indian Ocean. It was hoped that emic and Hawaiian community. the absence of military forces in the The purpose of the forum series is to area would lessen tensions between introduce the idea that the pu'uhonua, rival powers. Dr. Lopez-Reyes added, First Time Participation by Non-8amoans as conceived by Hawaiians, could be that although "the practice of pu'uhonua made applicable to our modern Ivies. did not prevent war-making it's psycho- Invited speakers at July's forum were logical effect upon people would be a Dr. Kenneth P. Emory" of the Bishop concrete step to control the effects of Museum, Professor Rubellite K. John- war. The practice of pu' uhonua is of son of the University of Hawaii, Dr. mercy and peace. A community with- OHA Chairman Joseph Kealoha Ramon Lopez-Reyes and Bob Krauss out a notion of mercy and forgiveness receives lei during Samoan Flag Day of the Honolulu Advertiser. The Rev. remains at a primitive level of belief." Celebration. Tyrone Rheinhart, Hawaiian Specialist The public forums on pu'uhonua will fo r the City and County of Honolulu continue this year with the next one served as moderator. scheduled for the Oahu, Kawai'aha'o Dr. Lopez-Reyes explained that as Church in October. The exact date and the concept of pu'uhonua was a prac- time can be obtained by calling the tice of sanctuary or refuge for those Hawaii Committee for the Humanities Hawaiian mele and hula were pre- the crowd of Samoan officials, Chiefs who broke traditional law or those de- at Honolulu (947-5891). sented along with traditional Samoan and guests "We must seek increased feated in battle, it may be possible to entertainment during Hawaii's annual opportunities to share our knowledge celebration of Samoan Flag day August and culture. We must be quick to ex- 6 at Keehi Lagoon Park. tend a helping hand to each other when The precedent-setting event marked it is needed. For that is the Hawaiian the first time a non-Samoan group has way, and that is the Samoan way." ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND been invited to participate in Samoan Among those present at the The Royal Hawaiian Band recently Flag Day activities by the Council of ceremony were the Honorable Fofo returned from its first European tour Samoan Chiefs, Atoa-O-Alii. Sunia, Congressman from American under the leadership of the current J The Hawaiian entertainment by John Samoa; City Council Chair Patsy Mink bandmaster Aaron Ma hi, who follows Lake's Na Hanoa 0 Ka Halua Hula Pa and representatives of the Governor, in the fo ot tep of ba ndma ters li ke Ola Kapu was provided by the Office the Mayor, Hawaii's congressional dele- Henr Berger and Mekia Kealakai. of Hawaiian Affairs in recognition of gation, and the United States Navy. Mahi is the first Hawaiian to direct the the common cultural and ethnic back- Samoan Flag Day commemorates band in 40 years. His ed ucation in cia - ground shared by all Polynesian the raising of the United States flag sical music began at Kalakaua Inter- peoples. over Eastern Samoa in 1900 and has mediate School, 'continued through OHA Chairman Joseph Kealoha told been observed in Hawaii since 1952. While in Europe the band was Ka mehameha Schools, ending with a presented with a new Schellenbaum or mu ic degree from the ni er ity of bell tree, an unu ual percussion instru- Hartford. Mahi's knowledge of the ment played by shaking. It is one of the German language was a decided asset NHLC Hosts Convention on world's oldest musical instruments and during the band's tour. He received the weighs seventy-five pounds. Native Hawaiian Rights co eted Golden Ring of Honor from The new Schellenbaum is a replica of the Association of German Musicians. the one presented to King Kalakaua in Few foreigners have been accorded this 1887 by the Emperor of Germany. prestigious honor. Hawaii's original Schellenbaum was The band's tour was funded by the ordered destroyed in 1893 by the Pro- 1981 Hawaii State legislature and visional Government because it re- toured ten cities and seven countries in presented a symbol of the Hawaiian 21 days. According to the City's statis- monarchy. tics the band performed 15 concerts The Royal Hawaiian Band presents Over 350 participants gathered at Former Chief Justice William S. reaching an audience of 17,000 people regular concerts every Friday at Iolani Kamehameha Schools on May 27-28, Richardson, who helped to shape the a nd over 24 million viewers via two Palace Bandstand and Sundays at the 1983, for a landmark two-day confer- case law in this area, opened the con- Munich-base television appearances. Kapiolani Park Bandstand. ence on Native Hawaiian Rights, pre- ference by emphasizing that the right of sented by the Native Hawaiian Legal indigenous people to keep their culture Funded in part by a grant alive is a basic human right. Friday's THE NAVIGATORS from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, luncheon speaker, Neil Levy, pointed the conference was successful in out that Hawaiians face problems bringing diverse elements of both the similar to Eskimos and American Pathfinders of the Pacific legal and Hawaiian communities to- Indians. The next morning, David gether to discuss the sources and extent Getches graphically illustrated this with On September 27 , Tuesday night from the West Pacific. Much of the of native Hawaiian rights. the lessons that Hawaiians can learn Hawaiian television viewers were footage is devoted to interviews with The conference featured three from the Alask.an claims settlement treated to a unique television program Mau Piailug, a native of Satawal, in mainland guest speakers with extensive experience. Saturday's luncheon speak- 'on KHET-Hawaii Public Television. the center of the Caroline Islanps. He is backgrounds in native American rights: er, Lt. Gov. John Waihee, outlined the The program was a documentary about one of the few remaining Pacific isl.and I.) Neil Levy, Professor of Law at Hawaiian movement and acknowledged Pacific Island navigation and of the navigators who do not use instruments Golden Gate Uni versity, San the leaders of that movement, many of heroic feats of the great Hawaiian to sail by. His instruments are the stars, Francisco; whom were in the audience. voyagers of the past. It was a dream the weather and birds and the ocean. 2. David Getches, Professor of Law The conference resulted in an come true for part-Hawaiian anthro- People here in Hawaii remember him at University of Colorado, Bould- awareness to the Hawaiian community pologist/ film-maker Dr. Sanford Low well for helping Hokulc'a sail to Tahiti er, and former director of the of the many difficulties involved in who had been working on the project back in 1976. His interviews are pro- Native American Rights Fund; identifying and developing the rights of for the past two years. vocative as he speaks from experience and Native Hawaiians. These difficulties Major funding for the film was a in the simple eloquence of a Pacific 3. Leroy Wilder, a Karok Indian, stem from the unsettled state of the "gift" project by Pacific Resources, Inc. islander. and partner in the Washington, law, the limitation on resources (pri- which had been "looking for a project There is special footage on recent D.C. firm of Hobbs, Straus, Levy marily legal - attorney and support which would celebrate the achievement archaeological finds in Fiji (pottery) and Wilder, heading their Port- services) devoted to developing Native of the Polynesian people and benefit and in Tahiti (parts of a voyaging land, Oregon office. Hawaiian rights, and the lack of a the Hawaiian community." Other canoe). Besides these three mainland planned and approach to the sources of funding were the Arthur PRI will be giving copies of the film speakers, more than 20 local experts development of such rights. In the Vining Davis Foundations and the to the State educational system and the also donated their time to speak on the weeks following the conference, NHLC Hawaii Committee for the Humanities. Office of Hawaiian Affairs has five major topics of the conference: I) staff members have met with both the "The Navigators" as a film has beau- requested a videotape copy to be made land rights; 2) access and gathering Conference Coordinating Committee tiful footage of the Pacific islands and available thru OHA for Hawaiian rights; 3) water and mineral rights, 4) and OHA staff to discuss further emphasizes the point that these islands organizations and groups. reparations, and 5) cultural and his- actions. Plans are being made to de- were settled by people torical preservation rights. velop the next phase of the project. . - - - - - .-

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their domination in the British sports effort , there were fo urteen na- of rugby union a nd lawn bowling. It tions/ territories in support. The re- was feared that no one would be able maining five were the predominant gold TheSouth Pacific Games to compete with them in these sports. medal winners, except for Tahiti Meeting with individual Council (French Polynesia) and Western Late in August. buoyed by th e easing any fea rs. members and teams or thei r general Samoa. However, as the original pro- excitement and enthusia m generated On Sunday, September 4th, Trustee ma nagers proved to be the best way for posal called for only Hawaiians and by the Oahu Makahiki Games, the Of- Ka ulukukui, joined by Trustee Moses the Hawaiia n delegation to convince Maoris, wh ich is what most wanted , it fice of Hawaiian Affai rs' Delegation to Keale, met wit h the Council and the people of our intentions and good-will. was felt that sa nctions against the the South Pacific Games, left optimis- proposa l was officiall y received. Imme- After talking (a nd thei r initial reaction South Pacific Games might be levied tically for Apia, Western Samoa to diate reaction was given by the Tahi- was always "You're too big!") ma ny for racial discriminati on. Although propose Hawaii's entry into th ose tian (French Polynes ia) and the Solo- groups began to see that our intentions most delegations, managers and teams Game . Apia Park was the si te fo r the mon Island delegations when they were to find mutual benefit and sharing wanted to have onl y Hawaiians in, they 7th South Pacific Games, sometimes stood up in support of the proposa l. At through sports a nd not to dominate the could not find the means to do so wi th- known as the Pacific Olympics. Prior that moment, unofficially, it was esti- Games. They were able to reali ze that in their charter. to leaving for the Games, the Dele- mated that Hawaii had the support of mutual cultural and ethnic links are A final effort was made through a gation, headed by Trustee Tommy five group out of ninetee n, and what strong a nd that Hawaiians share many new draft a mendment to allow Hawaii Kaulukikui, drafted a proposa l in was needed was a simple majority. As problems a nd dreams of other Pacific and New Zealand in if their athletes co nsultation with Pacific island leaders the matter was deferred, this allowed Islanders. can trace ancestry to an inhabitant of a nd specialists to allow the entry of the delegati on time to begin to sort out While the lobbying effort continued, their islands prior to incorporation. If Hawa ii as represe nted by people of the internati onal politics and to start an the Hawaiian delegati on was able to this amendment can be done legally, it Hawaiian ancestry. It was made known intensiv e lobbying effort. watch many of the diffe rent games of- will pass the hurdles or political status that Hawaii's entry as a State, which The id ea behind the entry of Hawai- fered a nd evaluate the competition a nd (only nations and territories are al- means that everyo ne li ving here for ians seemed simple. It was based upon the coaching. There are several sports lowed in the prese nt charter) and racial more tha n four yea rs could compete, our cultural/ ethnic links and the in which Hawaiia ns may be able to discrimination (anyone who had an an- would not be welcomed. Most of the sharing of Hawaii's athletics. Matters compete well, but there a re many, such cestor in Hawaii before U.S. incorpora- Pacific i land members of the South became more complicated, especially as soccer, lawn bowling, rugby a nd net tion could compete: Hawaiians, Chi- Pacific Games Council are small when the Maoris of New Zealand ba ll in which we will need practice, nese, Haoles, J apanese, etc.) The Coun- nations or territories a nd believe that presented their own proposal fo r coaching a nd experience. In fact, a cil asked that the matter be taken up the competition would be unfair if membership. It beca me apparent that puzz ling question to our delegation for a vote after consulting with at- mainlanders or college trained athletes there was more oppositi on to the while watching the Games was " Where torneys during the next meeting on could enter under Hawaii' ba nner. The Maoris' entry than to the Hawaiians. are the tea ms, the players, the organiza- Rarotonga, Cook Islands in Spring of Hawaiian delegation's proposal was However both proposals we re linked ti on in Hawaii?" 1984. Upon leaving Faleolo Airport, written to provide the Council with together because both sought entry to Before the Games concluded, both the delegation was told to prepare a variou alternatives 0 that Hawaii the Games. The strong opposition to proposals were ta ken up again in meet- rugby team! could become part of the Games while the Maori application was based upon ings. At that time, due to the lobbying

He Mau Ninau Ota had increased and they now ate heart failure or kidney disease, or in pa'akai. In contrast, those Tokelauans hapai (pregnant) women. Questions About Health who stayed behind on the atolls and Sodium is lost from the kino in two main ways: in the mimi (urine) and in by Kekuni Blaisdell, M.D. continued their old ways, had no high bl ood pressure. the hou (sweat). If one vomits or has Thi fifth column of He Mau inau ca uses of high blood pressure. Eating salt is a culturally-acquired diarrhea, sodium can be lost in these Ola (Some Health Questions), like the Hypertension is often spoken of as if habit of ours, just like nOI eating salt is ways also. previous ones, continues to respond to it were a single disorder, but it is not. a culturally-acquired habit of the Toke- In kahiko loa (ancient times), our her readers' ninau ala , for which we It may be due to a variety of kidney, lau islanders. Captain Cook's Journals kupuna did eat abundant pa'akai. mahalo ia 'o ukou apau. hormonal, heart, blood vessel and brain of 1779 describe our kupuna Ha wai'i However, those who worked and I. Q. Why is high blood pressure so abnormalities. These need to be con- (ancestors) eating "customary great played vigorously, probably lost more common a mong u Hawaiian , and sidered by your examining kauka quantity of salt with fles h and fish." sodium in hou, and remained iQ what should I do about it whe n I don't (physician). For the maka'ainana (commoners) who proper sodium balance. Those who feel sick? In many cases, howeve r, the blood worked and were vigorous in sport, were sedentary and overate pa'akai may A. High bl ood pressure or hyper- pressure remains high without any much of the sodium which they ate have had more high blood pressure, tension refers to excessive pressure obvious explanation. In such instances, may have been lost in sweat, so that heart and kidney failure, as we see in within the arteries of the body. it is usually called "essential," or hypertension may not have been preva- ourselves today. "Excessive" usually means repeated "primary." This is supposed to mean lent among these po'e. However, the In the days of old, many la'au (medi- blood pressure measurements greater that the kauka does not know the relative inactive and overeating po'e, cines) contained pa'akai. If such la'au than "140/ 90" (pronounced "140 over cause. But even in these patients, there such as some ali'i, probably had a high were given for excessive sweating, 90") in an adult. The first, higher num- are usuall y clues as to casual factors. frequency of high blood pressure is dis- vomiting or diarrhea, they may have ber is the "systolic" pressure- the pres- The five most important are: cussed in Ques tion No.2 which been beneficial by replacing sodium lost sure when the heart contracts and ( I) Familial occurrence follows. from the kino. pushes blood into the arterie , a (2) Too much fa t (obesity) 2. Q. Why is pa'akai (salt) bad for us One main difference between the shown in the accompanying fig ure. The (3) Too much pa'akai (sodium) Hawaiians today when it was con- nutrition of kahiko loa and modern second , lower number is the "diastolic" (4) Stress sidered good, and even medicine, for Hawai'i is that there were almost no press ure, when the heart is relaxed, and (5) Phys ical inactivity. our kupuna (ancestors)? _ processed and preserved foods, such as the pre sure within the arteries is due Familial occurrence may be due to A. As with many things, a certain we have today. Long ago, som(! salted to the resi lance in the small arterioles heredity, or to similar lifestyle involving amount of pa'akai is not only good for and dried fish, yes, but certainly not in all the body tissues. any of the other factors, such as eating us and our kupuna, but it is necessary. the supermarket canned foods, such as Blood pressure tends to rise with age too much pa'akai. Some authorities However, too much is harmful. Spam, pastries, frozen foods, fast junk in our society, and va lues higher than believe that 5 to 40% of people, Pa'akai is chemically sodium foods, such as "french fries," dairy 140/ 90 occur in about 30% or more or depending upon heredity, are especially chloride. For our purpose, sodium is products, sauces , and snacks , such as us adult po'e Ha wai'i (Hawaiian susceptible to high blood pressure. We the key element, not chloride. And see moy, of today, which have high people). In 1962, the death rate from po'e Ha wai'i seem to be among those "salt" is too general a term. concentrations of sodium. high blood pressure was first shown to who are genetically more vulnerable, Sodium is an essential component in Since eating pa'akai is a culturally be greatest among us Hawaiia ns- twice but this has ye t to be proved. the cells and fluids of the human kino acquired habit, learned in early child- the mortality rate of all racial groups in Fatness appears to be an independent (body). hood, cutting down on sodium intake Hawai'i. casual factor among those who have The normal daily requirement of must be a whole family affair. Children Currently, a State of Hawai'i Hyper- the inherited tendency. That is , if such sodium in most adults is about 12 need to learn early in life to avoid high- tensio n Task Force is attempting to persons become too fat , their blood gram. If we ate only that much every sodium foods. acquire more meaningful, standardized pressure goes up. If they lose their day, high blood pressure would prob- Because of nationwide concern for data on high blood pressure in our excessive weight, the blood pressure ably be unknown in our Islands, as it is the harmful effects of sodium, the Island so that persons at high risk can goes away. on the Tokelau atolls, as described American Medical Association and the be identified and helped before they die Similarly, eating to much pa'akai above. Food and Drug Administration are or develop serious complications. These (sodium) leads to hypertension in the Also, if we ate only 12 gram of now promoting: serious consequences are: heart attack hereditarily predisposed. When these sodium everyday, we would not be able - Labelling of all packaged foods (myocardial infarction or fatal heart po'e restrict their pa'akai intake, their to taste it. It would be "hidden," for their sodium content. rythmn), heart failure, stroke, and kid- high blood pressure appears to be mainly in the animal and processed - Education of the public of the ney failure. The higher the blood pres- "cured." foods we consume. This means that dangers of too much sodium intake. sure, the greater the risk of these Our Polynesian cousins on the iso- whenever we can taste salt, it is already - Physician counseling of patients complications. lated Western Pacific atolls of Tokelau too much sodium for our kino. about sodium hazards. A person with high blood pressure, do not have high blood pressure at all! It is estimated that most of us in - Reduction of sodium content of like you, may not feel sick before such Perhaps this is because they do not Hawai'i eat 3 to 10 grams of sodium processed foods by the food industry. complications strike. This is why high become fat and they do not eat pa'akai. every day. That is 6 to 20 times the Since we po'e Hawai'i are particu- blood pressure is sometimes called "the In 1966, when a hurricane hit their amount the average human kino needs larly sensitive to too much pa'akai, we silent killer." islands, 2,000 Tokelauans were evacu- daily! must begin ourselves within our own To understand why hypertension is ated to New Zealand. Within 10 years, When we eat too much sodium, families to eliminate adding this so common a mong us po'e Ha wai'i and their average blood pressure values water is retained in our· kino. This can mineral to our mea 'ai (food) and ac- what we can and need to do about it, were higher with age and similar to cause high blood pressure in some quire a new kind of 'ana without even when we do not feel sick, we those of the Maori and white city genetically susceptible po'e . It can cause pa'akai, or continue to suffer the should be familiar with the nature and dwellers. Their average body weight pehu (swelling), such .as in patients with serious consequences of ill health. Fall 1983 Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) (Page 7) 'ao'ao 'ehiku IiAUA'I Hawaiians Prominent in liaua'i County Government

holds a fifth yea r teaching certificate, and has taught school on Oahu and at a military dependent's school in Ger- many. Be fore joining the Mayor's staff, Danita M.Aiu Public Aiu worked at a wide range of jobs in- MOLOIiA'I IlAWAI'I Information & Com- plaints Director, cluding counselor for the Job Corps, Count of Kaua'i. lecturer and guide at Grove Farm Homestead, Chairman of the Kameha- meha Schools lecture series and secre- tary of the Kaua'i Historical Society. She, her husband Dr. Patrick Aiu, a Kaua'i native, and their four children Moloka'i's West Hawai'i A number of Hawaiians currently li ve in Wailua Homesteads. hold cabinet level and other responsible Thirty-one year old Warren Perry is Champions Advisory positions in the administration of Gar- Kaua'i's 2nd Deputy County Attorney. Native Hawaiians were proudly den Island Mayor Tony Kunimura. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, represented at the Third Annual Connell Avery Youn, who served as Kaua' i Perry earned a degree in Biology at the Hawaii State Snaffle Bit Futurity One of two Advisory Councils on the Deputy Planni ng Director for eight University of Arizona and received his August 5,6,7 at New Town and Coun- Island of Hawaii, the West Hawaii years, was appoi nted head of the de- law degree from the University of try Stables in Waimanalo. OHA Trustee Advisory Council is com- partment in April of this yea r. The Hawaii in 1979. He served in the U.S. This year's champion is "Fresnos prised of concerned community leaders Kaua' i-born Youn is a graduate of Navy from 1967-1970 and has worked Windy Doc", a horse owned by George from Kamuela to Miloli'i, who meet Monta na State niversit y with a degree as a mechanic, salesman, gas station and Jamie Maioho of Molokai, ridden quarterly with the Hawaii Island in architecture. As Planning Director, attendant, drapery installer, tour guide, and shown by George Maioho. George Trustee Piilani C. Desha. Youn say hi s prime objectives for 1983 valet car parker and la borer. From has a pasture lot in Hoolehua DHHL Members of the West Hawaii Ad- are the adoption of the North Shore July, 1980 to Ma rch, 1983 Perry wa ubdi i ion, and since 1979 has man- visory Council are: Pat Asing, Presi- Development Plan and the completi on pecial counsel to the County Attorne aged Kapualei Ranch in Kamalo for dent, Waimea/ Kawaihae Association, of the General Plan pdate. T he latter doi ng fa mily up port ork . the Au tin fa mil y. George's wife is the H H L; Kaipo DeGuiar, Kauikeaouli involves exten i e revis ions to the former Jamie Lind ey of Hookamakea , Canoe Club; Mary Spinney-Green county's 19 I General Plan. Molokai who works with him on the Rancher; David Harrington, The co unty's Director of Public liaua'i Advisory ranch by day and in the Hotel Molokai Consultant; Sam Hook, Historian; Information and Complaints is Danita dining room in the evening. Herb K. Kane, Artist; Sonny Kaniho, Aiu. Among her many respo n ibilities Counell The Futurity is a competition in Rancher/ Farmer; Julia Kaupu, Miloli'i are disse minating public info rmatio n. which a horse, trainer/ or rider are representative; Lily Kong, Hawaii preparing pre relea e . accompan ing Members of the Kaua'i Advisory nominated or entered one year in ad- County Economic Opportunity the ayor to official functio n and Council of the Office of Hawaiian vance. All hor es mu t be 3 or 4 years Council; Florence Lerback, Native hand li ng complaint fro m unhappy cit i- ffair and intere ted agencie attended old and be shown wi th a snaffle bit, or Hawaiian Land Trust Task Force; zens. Aiu ea rned a bachelor degree in a seminar gi en by member of OHA' broken mouthpiece. The competition is Tommy Miles, Historical Researcher; English at Mount St. Mary ' College in Honolulu Staff. Topics covered during j udged by three accredited mainland John Spencer, Kahoolawe Ohana; Redwood 11 ill 'Cahfdrnia.'· She also the presentation were the Constitution judges on the horses' ability to perform Kealailani Salinas, Kai 0 Pua Canoe and Statutory Provi ion dealing with several patterned maneuve rs. Club; and Leon K. Sterling, Jr., Kona the Office of Ha aiian Affair and an La t year George rode his ma re , Hawaiian Civic Club. A Poster is over iew of OHA's Long Range Pla n " Fresnos Docs Mi sty" to the State Some of the issues and concerns given by OHA's Administrative championship a nd won a saddle, sil ve r facing the Advisory Council and Worth 451 Votes Assistant, Ben Henderson. Steve Kuna, buckle and prize money. ext year, Trustee are: OHA's Land Officer completely over- 1984, after a grueling training period , whelmed the audience with hi pre- George will be riding a chestnut stallion Concerns: sentation on Ceded Lands a nd the Sec- that was foaled in January, 1982. I. The need for a general policy con- tion 5(1) Trust. No member of the It has surprised members of the cerning burial caves, historical Advisory Council left the Seminar horse community that such fine horses sites, and other subjects pertinent without a total commitment to Hawai- exist on little Molokai. The Hawaiian to our Culture, Traditions and ian Rights after Mr. Kuna's extraordi- community can be pleased that such Customs. nary presentation. Kaua'i Advisory versatility and expertise exists among 2. The need for OHA to review all County officials are reminded about the Council consists of 30 members of their own. voting power of Anahola residents. publications on Hawaiian history different ethnic, social and political and Na Mea Hawaii and to take When the County of Kaua'i held a backgrounds. action on labeling such as "fact" or hearing to gather public input on the Hawaii Games "fiction." County's response after Hurricane Iwa , 3. The need for a viable alternative orth hore residents testified that the on liaua'i fo r the Hawaiian youth, to prison, County of Kaua'i and other relief All the youngsters in the Summer -welfare, and/ or a total dependence agencie "forgot Anahola." The County Fun Program on the Island of Kaua'i on others; i.e., the Armed Services. quickly added, to their already com- participated in Ancient Hawaiian sports 4. The need to better communications pleted chedule of public hearings, and games as part of the summer with OHA and the community. another in the Anahola Community. activities. Rudy Leikaimana Mitchell, 5. The need for all Hawaiians to The re idents planned a few surprises representing the Office of Hawaiian know and participate in the demo- for that meeting that reall y got their Though the topics of discussion were heavy, Affairs, went to Lihue to instruct the cratic process. council members still found something to point acro . If a picture is worth a supervisors of the County's Summer 6. The need for Social and Economic smile about. thousand wo rds, what about the poster Fun Program on the "hows and whys" self-sufficiency for Hawaiians. in thi pict ure. of the traditional games. 7. The need for accountability, through an audit, of the Depart- ment of Transportation. Announeemeui:s 8. The need for accountability by the 'OLEW HO'OWIIA J';SH ANI) PO; KIDS Department of Land and Natural WEAR Resources, of the ceded lands, reve- On the 5th a nniversa ry of the Hawa ii at the Waianae Heritage Center from MOLOKA. RED DIRT nues and natural resources. Cance r In fo rmati on Service, our read- 4:30 until pau. A ticket donation is K;D SH:RTS ", ers are re minded that they have a free $10.00. There will be food and en- phone line ( Honolulu - 524-1234) fo r tertainment. For more information call Issues: I. Proposed Kamoa Point info rmati on conce rning cancer. Neigh- 841-3247 or 696-2 16 1. State Historical Park, 2. Ke auhou bor Islands are to ca ll collect. T he line * * * Caves , 3. Lands of Ka-pu'a, 4. Bishop is open on wee kd ays fro m 8:30 am to Those parents wh o desire to have Estate lands in Kona, 5. Development 4:30 pm and on wee kend s ca ll 1-800- their children a pply to The Kameha- and speCUlation in the West Hawaii 63 8-6070 (free). All ca ll s a re confiden- meha Schools are reminded that appli- area, 6. Kukailimoku Village, 7. The ti a l and the trai ned staff will send cations for the school year 1984-1985 exploitation of Hawaii's sealife. The printed informati on without charge. are now available. Application Request Advisory Council's purpose is to pro- * * * Cards are available at the Honolulu fine qual ity poly-cotton t·sh ir ts vide an up-to-date report on activities A benefit to help send a group of OHA office. If any information or Islan d -m ade fo r Is land k id s which OHA is undertaking and to Hawaiian Artists to the next Pacific printed materials are needed, please call fo r m o re ",{ormation call 5 3 1· 5464 discuss and submit recommendations Arts Festival in Noumea, New Cale- the Department of Admissions at The for consideration to OHA, in behalf of donia will be held on October 15, 1983 Kamehameha Schools. its beneficiaries. 'ao'ao 'e walu ( Page 8) Ka Wai Ola 0 OHA (The Living Water of OHA) Fall 1983 Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention Betty Kawaohilani Ellis The civic club movement was started Mullaney; Historic Sites and Public in 1917 by a group of distinguished Relations, Mikilani Ho (Kailua HCC); New Kupuna Hawaiian leaders who saw education as a Mea Hawaii, Betty Jenkins (Ali'i by Lokomaika'lokalmai Scakenberg one key to solving the decline of their Pauahi HCC); Resolutions, Whitney people. These men included Prince Jo- Anderson (Kailua HCC); Legislation, Hawaiian Studies Specialist nah Kuhio Kalanianaole, John Wise, Fred McWayne (Kamehameha HCC); Department of Education William Heen, Noah Webster Aluli and Constitution and By-Laws, Bruss A.G.M. Robertson. Sixty years and Keppeler (Honolulu HCC). Betty is not the type of person who thousands of scholarship dollars later, On Friday night eight clubs will sing can sit around idle as many people in the Association continues to concen- in the Aha Hookuku Mele song contest the Hawaiian and general communities trate on education and related subjects, wearing club colors and flowers. Con- know. When she saw that the Office of and continues to serve as a catalyst test song this year, appropriately Hawaiian Affairs was advertising for a binding Hawaiians together. enough, is " Kona Kai 0 Pua" arranged person who could work with and advo- The twenty fourth annual convention fo r the Association by Dorothy Kaha- cate for the kupuna in the public of the Association of Hawaiian Civic nanui Gillett of the University of school Hawaiian Studies Program, she Cl ubs wi ll be held at the Kona Surf Hawaii. The song contest is a highlight immediately applied for the job. Sev- Hotel in Keauhou, Kona, Hawaii on of the convention and is a gift of sight eral Hawaiians were interviewed for the ovember 10 - 12, 1983. The AHCC and sound with rainbow hues and position but Betty's experience, quick consists of forty-two clubs throughout harmonious mature voices. Last year's wit, intelligence and poise under ques- Hawaii and California, and about a winner was the Waimea HCC under tioning convinced the interviewing com- thousand delegates, members, friends the direction of master musician John mittee that she was po'okela, the best and resource people are expected to at- Spencer. Chairperson of this year's Betty Jenkins, OH A's new kupuna one for the job! tend this year's convention. event is Haunani Apoliona (Honolulu coordinator. Since beginning her one-year The civic club move ment was sta rted HCC). - contract in late August, Betty has been in 1917 by a group of distinguished Saturday's business covers reports It frequently happens that a loss to quite busy learning the ropes of the Hawaii an leaders who saw education as from Friday's committee meetings and one organization is a gain to another OHA routine plus trave ling to the Lee- one key to solving the decline of their floor discuss ions are invariably lively but it happens perhaps less often that ward District, Kaua'i, Maui and such a loss can be a gain to both Hawai'i to help Staff Developer Noelani people. These men included Prince J 0- and stimulating before resolutions are nah Kuhio Kalanianaole, J ohn Wise, adopted. organizations. This is precisely what Mahoe and myself conduct workshops William Heen, oah Webster Aluli and Just before adjournment special has happened in the hiring of Betty for kupuna, teachers and community A.G.M . Robertson. Sixty years and recognition through annual awards will Kawohilani Jenkins as the new Kupuna persons. Her teacher experience thousands of scholarship dollars later, be given for: Coordinator for the Office of Hawaiian coupled with her sensitivity to the Affairs. Betty retired this summer from needs and desires of kupuna such as the Association continues to concen- I. Outstanding Hawaiian her long career in the Department of her own mother, Kupuna Nalani Ellis, trate on education and related subjects, 2. Outstanding Hawaiian Civic Education, working most recently in and continues to serve as a catalyst Club member . make her an invaluable asset to the the renowned Halau 0 Hale'iwa at continued effective implementation of a binding Hawaiians together. 3. Prince Kuhio Award (to the out- Ha le'iwa Elementary School as the Hawaiian Studies Program in the The theme of this year's convention standing civic club) originator and chief teacher in the elementary schools that all of Hawai'i wa suggested by Aunty Mele Ana 4. Outstanding non-Hawaiian. project. can be proud of. Warfield, kupuna of the Kona Hawai- An award added this year is ia n Civic Club. " I Ku No I Ka Mana A "Ho'omau i ka hana lima no'eau a na Ke Kahu Hanai" or "Traits acquired Hawai'i" for the club best perpetuating from those who raise a child" wi ll be the arts and crafts of Hawaii. discussed on the convention floor by a Finale of the convention will be the Liliuokalani Portrait:A GifttoOHA panel of kupuna and opio. ahaaina, or grand banquet, on Satur- Aunty Lydia Namahanaikaleleoka- The first day of the convention tradi- day night. Entertainment by clubs and lani Taylor Maioho, Curator of the Royal individuals will be on the program and tionally co nsists of a tour of historic Mausoleum a nd Jalna Keala , OHA Com- sites (which are numerous in Kona), the luau menu is impressi e. munity Resource Coordinator, unveil a sociali zi ng and fellowship in the forms Planning for this convention is being portrait of Queen Liliuokalani during of a golf, bowling, cribbage and coordinated by the nine clubs of the presentation ceremonies at the OHA of- kamau. Hawaiian games to be played Hawaii District Council - Kohala, fice. Aunty Lydia, a member of OHA's on the historic hotel grounds include Waimea, Hamakua, Laupahoehoe, Culture Committee, presented the life size pal a 'ie, hu, ulu maika, moa pahe'e. Hilo, Prince David Kawananakoa, portrait to the 0 H A Board of Trustees This year the Hawaii District Council Ka'u, Hoopuloa and Kona. Site and during the September Board meeting. The has introduced lei making, aloha shirt, event coordinators are Charles Rose historic photograph was given to Aunty mu' umu'u, holoku and hula kahiko (Laupahoehoe HCC), Kahea Backley Lydia by the fam il y of an old friend who Nihipali. The drape used to cover the por- contests. (Kona HCC) and Ruby McDonald passed away. It was restored and framed in trait was an Hawaiian heirloom tapa loaned Business o n Friday, ovember II , (Kona HCC). President of the District koa by two other Culture Committee by the Kruse family of Kaua'i and Hono- will be more se ri ous as standing com- Council is Pele Hanoa (Ka'u HCC). members, Oahu artists Ipo and Kunani lulu. mittees meet in conference over Hawai- Coordination and support for all clubs ian issues and concerns. Committees within the Association is handled by and chairpersons include: Education, the Association Board of Directors Rona Rodenhurst (Ahahui Kai'ulani under the leadership of President Ben- New Zealand Pit-Stop HCC): Budget and Finance, Elaine son Lee (Pearl Harbor HCC). o H A has received its share of visit- ors from New Zealand and more seem to come for our hospitality. With all Summer Vacations New Staff the Maori gifts this Office looks more like the Department of Maori Affairs Aloha ia 'oukou a pau! Welcome in Wellington, N.Z. The first visitor a board to Wendy Hee, our new Plan- was MP Ian McLean, of the Rotorua Archbishop Paul Reeves of New Welcome back to returning staff who ning Officer . .. Betty Jenkins, the first District. H is visit was followed by Zealand with aides at St. Andrew's Cathedral. left to work on their ya rds, build new Kupuna Coordinator ... Kealaaumoe Anglican Church Clergy of Maoris lead homes or to run away to far off places Ako, Land Researcher and Lisa Un- by The Most Rev. Paul Reeves, Arch- Trustees to discuss shared problems like Knotts Berry Farm, Las Vegas - ciano, Secretary for Human Resources. bishop of New Zealand and The Rev. and sol utions. The most recent visitor evada, Maui, Canada and even Vanu- And HOWZIT to Sam Holt who re- Hone Kaa, Canon for the Maori was Ian Douglas, C hairman of the New atu. Most staff have been able to have turned from hospitalization. Bishopric of Aotearoa. They were able Zealand Planning Council. Kia Ora! an enjoya ble break after the long legis- Comprehensive Serv- to spend some time with staff and Kena Koutou! Kena Koutou! lative session which began in Fall of ices for Hawaiians 1982. Mahalo plenty to our Cultural staff members are L) Affairs Officer, Bill Tagupa who gave Ronette Hunt, Project name to the column after surviving his Director Kathy Mi- Last but Not attempt to find Vanuatu somewhere in yashiro, and June the Pacific. A post card from Fiji sent Shimana. Their Least by Bill began with "What happened?" project is under the The next "Golden Cloak" award as he discovered he was booked on a Health & Human should go to who ever was riding Services Division. non-existent flight from Fiji to Vanu- around town on Annexation Day put- atu. He spent the next few days circling ting up puolo ti (ti leaf wrappers - like around Australia, New Caledonia and No Hawaiian Art? big lau lau(s) on the street signs. Wit- other is lands before finding Port Vila, nesses say there was an open truck with Vanuatu. He reports that it was better Actually the art displays in the Office two guys in the back placing the puolo than staying at a hotel, at least they fed will be changing soon to reflect more at certain street signs. Staff meekly him meals. His adventures down under Hawaiian themes. Workers from the went out to check them out but found certainly earn him the coveted "Golden State Foundation on Culture and the no pork, chicken or butterfish in any. Cloak" award for this summer's best Arts will soon be installing works of art Those responsible for this feat can adventure, especially when he got to see done by Hawaiian and local artists claim their "Golden Cloak" from the all those countries, from the airports, sometime this Fall. Come on down and Cultural Affairs Officer, Bill Tagupa, Mysterious pu'olo left at King and South for the price of a ticket to see only one. take a peek. during working hours. Streets.